Key West Legion and VFW News and Outings
Comrades of the American Legion and VFW Post wish Comrade Francisco Castillo a speedy recovery. Captain Charles Major congratulated M Sgt Thomas L Roberts on behalf of the Honor Guard. Roberts received a military award for proficiency in the manual of arms from a representative of Greensboro Reserve Officer Association. Roberts is son of James D Roberts. The Honor Guard will meet once a month in summer, publicized by Nathan Tynes, public relations officer. The Post and Auxiliaries plan a 4th outing. The VFW and Legion sponsor a Key West softball league. The Regular Fellows Club presented a two piece luggage set to Douglass High graduates with highest honors. Valedictorian Miss Werdell Trotter and salutatorian Miss Eunice Tynes noted. The Regular Fellows are known for their annual gift at graduation. Miss Vina Mae Curry and Mr Silas Saunders quietly married Saturday night June 9 at the bride’s mother’s home. Rev R H Johnson of Bethel AME Church performed the ceremony. Saunders is son of Bruce Saunders Sr and wife.
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American Legion
VFW
Francisco Castillo
Charles Major
Thomas L. Roberts
Greensboro
Reserve Officer Association
James D. Roberts
Nathan ‘Tynes
Vina Mae Curry
Silas Saunders
Hazel Curry
R. H. Johnson
Bethel Ame Church
Mr. Saunders
Bruce Saunders
Pinder Family Welcomes New Arrivals in Holiday Message
Ferricita Pinder and Archibald Pinder Jr. are spending vacation with Mrs. Rowena Pinder as grandchildren. Congratulations to Archie Pinder Sr. on the new baby boy.
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Ferricita Pinder
Archibald Pinder, Jr
Rowena Pinder
Archie Pinder
Last Chance Warns of Consequences on the Road
A stark editorial urges immediate action to avoid ruin, warning readers they risk facing harsh outcomes if they fail to choose the right path. The piece underscores personal responsibility and the urgency of decisive steps.
Third Annual Commencement at Land O Nod Kindergarten
The Barretts Land O Nod Kindergarten holds its third annual commencement on Friday June 22 at 7 30 p m in St Paul s AME Church with Bishop E L Peterson as speaker A farewell party for the pupils is planned for Wednesday June 20 at 3 00 p m at 434 NW 21st St home of Miss Eloise Barrett Parents are invited.
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Barrett’s “Land O
St. Paul’s Ame
E. L. Peterson
Eloise Barrett
21St St
Florida Women’s Club Federation Holds 43rd Session at Ft Lauderdale
The Florida State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs met in Ft Lauderdale for its 43rd annual session. A platform meeting Sunday afternoon was presided by Mrs L L Johnson. The Executive Board met Monday morning and the local program was at First Baptist Church with greetings from Rev L L Holly and other ministers and representatives.
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Florida State Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs
Ft. Lauderdale
L. L. Johnson
First Baptist Church
L. L. Holly
Federation
S An
First annual Spell ing Bee key highlight of convention
The meeting featured the first annual spelling bee led by Mrs Mary Ellis and the crowning of Miss Eliza Robinson as Miss State Federation, marking notable highlights of the convention.
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Nual
Mary Ellis
Miss State Federation
Eliza Robinson
Demos Call Important Meeting
The Dade County Young Democratic Association urges a community wide protest against racial discrimination in Miami. They decry inequities despite liberal shifts and a new million dollar library funded by taxpayers, urging colored citizens to demand equal access and shape future policy using political influence and legal rights.
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South
Miami
Dade County Young Democratic Association
Card of Thanks for Oscar Louis Holbert
The Holbert family expresses sincere thanks to friends for kindness during bereavement. Special thanks to Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Rev. Edward T. Graham for sympathetic services. Gratitude for cards letters telegrams and flowers. Signed Mrs Christine Holbert and family.
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Oscar Louis Holbert
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Edward T. Graham
Christine Holbert
In Memoriam Rosella Jarrett 1949 Memorial Note
In loving memory of our dear mother Mrs Rosella Jarrett who departed this life June 12 1949 May she rest in peace The Family
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Rosella Jarrett
Siatan
In loving memory of my beloved son Jack Golden
In loving memory of my beloved son Jack Golden who departed this life June 19. Mrs Macbell Golden and family.
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Jack Golden Eed
Mrs. Macbell Golden
In loving memory of Emma Minns Johnson
Reginald Johnson and children Vera Eileen and Reggie honor Emma Minns Johnson who fell asleep June 18 1934. The family notes she rests in a holy stillness and requests prayers for her eternal peace.
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Emma Minns Johnson
Reginald Johnson
Vera
Eileen
Reggie
Mrs Higgs dies June 16 1950 in memoriam notice
DipLTs, Mrs EPSY HIGGS departed this life June 16 1950. Gone, but not forgotten. May she rest in peace. Mrs Violet Mackey, sister Jacob Humes, brother and a host of relatives.
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Epsy Higgs
Violet Mackey
Jacob Humes
Jeffreys and Jeffreys 2 Week Hair Care Special
Advertises Jeffreys and Jeffreys products for women men and children claiming to lubricate dry scalps reduce breakage and shedding. Promotes a 2 week to 90 day bald scalp treatment with a $2.00 price plus 6 cents tax and postage paid. Includes address Miami Florida and phone number with agents wanted.
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Jeffreys and Jeffreys
3Rd Court
Apt
Miami
Fla
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Key West News
American Legion and Honor Guard News
Post
Auxilies
The
Legion Post
Key West
Douglass High School
Werdell Trotter
Eunice Tynes
62Nd Street
Florida
Prof. Homes
N.W
62Nd St
Federation of Women’s Club
Demos
Coleman
General Auto Repairing
Gulf Products
3Rd Avenue
G. W. Styles M.D
N. W
Miami, Florida
S.W. 13Th Avenue House
Memoriam
William Pinder
Brown’s Taxi Service
Cadillac
8Th Street
51St Terrace
T. L. Johnson
N.W. Std
Service Tailors
Nathaniel Ralle
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