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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1955
Page
7
Tantalizing Vicki Martin stars in The Railroad Front at Modern Theatre next Friday July 1 at 8 30 p m. Written directed and produced by Robert Earl Sawyer the adults only drama portrays life in Miami's whispered districts of yesterday with a photo credit Johnson of Miami.
The Eastern Junior School on Mackey Street was officially opened with a ceremony led by headmaster Donald Davis and chaired by Hon. A R Bray. The building features a U shape with 14 rooms, two baths, multiple showers, and a ventilation system. Mrs R T Symonette opened the event with a bouquet to nine year old Dorothy Lightbourn. Also noted were two weddings on June 8 at St John Baptist and St Agnes churches and the death of 94 year old Mrs Chafriotte Johnson of Harbor Island with survivors listed.
On Sunday afternoon June 12 more than 1,500 Roman Catholics joined the annual Corpus Christi procession starting at 5 o'clock from the Priory Grounds. The route ran West St Bay St Augusta St and Delaney St with the Catholic band playing under Leonard Archer's direction.
Zachariah Ferguson, who went to Panama 45 years ago, returned to Nassau a few weeks ago. He has been employed by the Panama Railroad Co. for many years and is now on pension. A native of Crooked Island, he was guest of his nephew Edmond D. Ferguson while in Nassau.
The Eleuthera Motor and Power Co has installed bus service on Eleuthera. Two buses now operate between Wemyss Bight and Hatchet Bay, a distance exceeding 70 miles, with more buses planned.
Miss Melitza Antoinette Wint daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Wint and Errol Gladstone Rolle were married at East Street Gospel Hall on June 8. Bridesmaids included Rose mary Saunders Beverly Campbell Louise Gomez Olean Wallace and Anna Rolle. Flower girls were Linda Crawley Stephanie Adderley Catherine Bethel Naomi Smith and Beverly Fulford. Cedric Maycock acted as
Mrs Frances Williams aged 73 died at Princess Margaret Hospital on June 14 She was born in Matthew Town Inagua and had lived in Nassau since 1913.
Mr. Joel Cox announces a special Gospel Song Service on Wednesday evening June 29 at 8 pm. The event will be at the Church of God of Prophecy NW 5th Street off 7 Brownsville. Good singing is arranged and refreshments are free.
A church event titled The Baptist Will Sing will be held Monday evening June 27 at 8 p.m. at St Matthews Baptist Church 361 YW 7th. All are invited and refreshments will be served. Pastor F Clark leads the service.
On June 8 the Booker T. Washington High School senior class attended a solemn mass at Gesu Catholic Church. Father Goulin explained stained glass figures and altar statues before the ceremony, delivering a memorable address. An organist provided music after the mass, followed by a breakfast in Gesu High School cafeteria hosted by St. Francis Xavier parish women. Carl Ferrell and Kenneth Major spoke during the meal.
The Great Union Association's Sunday School and BTU workers prepare a stronger program for the Oak Grove Baptist convention at Oak Grove, 1404 NE 162nd Ter, July 7 through 10. Ruth Gaines reports with Rev. W. H. Henderson, pastor.
Antlers Temple No. 39 and New Providence Court No. 129 announce a Moonlight Boat Ride on July 1 at 8 30 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 82 0694 or 65 2337.
Mr and Mrs Alphonso Thompson purchased a 3 bedroom 2 bath residence at 5930 NW 22nd Ave from Mr and Mrs F DeLeauw. The deal was processed by Mr Speed of Fair Realty, contact PL 7 1645.
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