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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1956
Page
16
Susan Harris of the Carver YMCA urges civic groups and parents to support needy youths headed to YMCA camp at Lake Placid. She offers concrete tips to boost Camp value, including discussing goals, sharing camp details with directors, and ensuring proper packing and essential gear for children eleven and under.
Mrs Harris explains the Scholarship Committee aims to send boys to camp whose families cannot afford it. Boys may sell soap to help fund their camp fees, with scholarships topping up if needed. Only a portion of local churches and individuals have donated. several groups have contributed including City Loan Co and several individuals. Checks should be made payable to Carver Branch YMCA and mailed to 340 NW 13th St.
S/Sgt. Robert DeLa Pierre of the 161 Food Service Squadron at McGuire AFB visits his sister and brother-in-law in Carver Ranches. He spoke at Carver Ranches Elementary School about school life for children in Japan and the Philippines. Family and friends hope he retires nearby after his army career.
Congratulations to proprietor Ellis King and manager Madi son Riley of the New Lounge Motel and Restaurant at the corner of Delmar Ave and Orange St. The establishment opened on June 15.
A mass meeting is set for Sunday June 24 at 3 p.m. at Carver Ranches playground to discuss jitneys from Carver Ranches to 79th Street and summer recreation on the playgrounds. All are urged to attend.
The Grand United Fathful Few Clubs held their 15th session June 18 and 19 with ill grand president Mrs. Lilian Scott. Vice-president Albertha Perrin led cooperation. Officers from Winter Haven Fort Pierce Palm Beach West Hollywood Liberty City Miami Coconut Grove Richmond Heights and Opa-Locka attended. The convention closed with prayers for the grand president’s speedy recovery.
The Ritz screens The Killer Is Loose starring Joseph Cotten and Rhonda Fleming on Sunday Monday and Tuesday June 24 25 26. A detective torn between love and duty confronts a prison escapee seeking vengeance, with suspense from start to finish. Also on the program Hell's Outpost featuring Rod Cameron and Joan Leslie.
The Youth Council of Miami Beauticians Unit 7 sponsors a Cotton Dress Ball on Thursday June 28 1956 from 10 p.m. at Harlem Square Prizes awarded to the prettiest cotton dress Men should wear snappy sport clothes Unit 7 has notable achievements in the National Beauty Culturist league including a second prize at the 1955 Washington convention Mrs Alice Hismith chairs the council and leads a eager group aiming for a successful event
Mrs. Olivia Rogers chairs the event with Mrs. Doris Dorsett as co chair. For table reservations call HI 6 9482.
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