Bahamas 1956 General Elections select 29 for House
The 1956 Bahamas general elections conclude with 29 men chosen for the House of Assembly for seven years. Twelve old members were left out, and deposits totaling 5880 dollars were forfeited by 21 candidates. The race leaves the colored representation unchanged, though some faces are new. In a separate note, a local gubernatorial dispute reveals a mix of support and confusion as voters and a grocer named William Hepburn discuss preferences, eventually clarified as supporting C Farris Bryant, with the author noting Bill’s strong campaign effort.
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House of Assembly
William Hepburn
Sumpter Lowry
Lowry
Bill
C. Farris Bryant
Children flown to Miami for surgeries at Variety Hospital
Paganini Inniss aged 19 Gordon Wells age 4 and Willie Mae Carey age 10 were flown to Miami by PAA on June 18 for operations at the Children's Variety Hospital. The Crippled Children's Committee financed the trip. They were accompanied by Nurse Alice Hill Jones and Mrs. T A Toote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paganini Inniss
Gordon Wells
Willie Mae Carey
Miami
PAA
Children’s Variety Hospital
Crippled Children’s Committee
Alice Hill-Jones
T. A. Toote
Miss Millie Ferguson Marries Fred Ferguson
Miss Millie Ferguson daughter of Mrs Edith Ferguson and the late John Ferguson of Crooked Island wed Mr Fred Ferguson on June 17 at Salem Baptist Church with Rev Henry Stuart performing the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millie Ferguson
Edith Ferguson
John Ferguson
Crooked Island
Fred Ferguson
Henry Stuart
Salem Baptist Church
Tim Donaldson Heads to University of Minnesota
Timothy Boswell Donaldson, after a short visit with Dr and Mrs T E W Donaldson, left for Minneapolis to enter the University of Minnesota. He recently graduated from Fisk University with a B A in Science and was named to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. His father Bishop Donaldson pastors J Johns Baptist Cathedral and leads the Bahamas Educational and Missionary Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Boswell Donaldson
T. E. W. Donaldson
Minneapolis
University of Minesota
Donaldson
Fisk University
Fisk
Bishop Donaldson
J. Johns Baptist Cathedral
Bahamas Educational and Missionary Convention
Death of Mrs Delores Roker at Princes Margaret Hospital
Mrs Delores Roker aged 27 died at Princes Margaret Hospital on June 18. She leaves husband Rev. Leroy Roker pastor of St. Luke Baptist Church Fox Hill and her parents Mr and Mrs Gibson of Long Island along with other relatives.
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Delores Roker
Princes Margaret Hospital
Leroy Roker
St. Luke Baptist Church
Fox Hill
Mrs. Gibson
Long Island
George Moss Dies After Long Illness at Infirmary
George Moss aged 65 of New Bight Cat Island died at the infirmary on June 18 after a long illness. He is survived by a number of relatives.
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George Moss
New Bight
Cat Island
Bahamas Boat and Hatchet Bay Lands Move in Sale
The mv Six Shillings operated by Harrisville Company Eleuthera Ltd between the Bahamas and Jacksonville sold to Buccanner Lines Inc. Hatchet Bay plantations spanning about 4000 acres of rich farmland with hundreds of cattle and nearly 100000 chickens are reportedly up for sale by the same firm, the Bahamas dairy and poultry supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisville Company
Eleuthera Ltd
Bahamas
Jacksonville
Buccanner Lines, Inc
Hatchet Bay
Alexander the Great inspires lavish Technicolor spectacle
Robert Rosen spent over three years researching the film Alexander the Great opening Tuesday at Lib City Drive in Theatre. Richard Burton stars as Alexander with Fredric March as Philip II and Claire Bloom as Barsine. A large supporting cast includes Danielle Darrieux, Barry Jones, Harry Andrews, Stanley Baker, and others in this grand Spain-on-location production.
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Robert Rosen
Alexander the Great
Spain
Richard Burton
Fredric March
Phillip
Macedonia
Claire Bloom
Barsine
Alexander
Danielle Darrieux
Barry Jones
Harry Andrews
Stanley Baker
Niall MacGinnis
Peter Cushing
Michael Horden
Helmut Dantine
Marish de Leza
Gustavo Rojo
Ramsay Ames
Day Of Fury at Capitol shines with Western star power
At Capitol Theatre a Day Of Fury screens Saturday midnight and Sunday Monday and Tuesday July 1 2 3 starring Dale Robertson and Mara Corday. The film follows a professional gunman returning to his hometown to settle old scores amid shooting gambling and revenge in a vividly rendered Western.
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Capitol Theatre
Dale Robertson
Mara Corday
YMCA Musical Soiree At Carver Branch In July
The George Washington Carver Branch hosts a Musical Soiree on Sunday July 22 from 4 to 7 PM. Jerome Kern compositions will be performed in voice solo piano and recording selections at Mrs. Clara Pearsall’s home 2250 NW 60th St. The event is sponsored by 12 maids and matrons with a dollar donation requested.
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Moses Perry
Frank Ross
Patricia Lightbourne
Clara Pearsall
60Th St
Dunbar Elementary
Summer Sewing Classes at Booker T. Washington High
Learn sewing this summer at Booker T. Washington High School with registration day on Tuesday July 3. A $1.00 registration fee applies for the class, an opportunity not to be missed for aspiring sewers.
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Booker T. Washington High School
Families Leave Macon After Wright Funeral
Personal mention notes Mrs. Elvina Reynolds Mrs. Mary Ellen Ward of Macon Ga and Mrs. Georgia M Morris of Pittsburgh Pa sisters of Mrs Ella Lee Wright departed for home after attending the funeral of their brother in law Rev A M Wright Mrs Morris joined the two in Macon for a visit before returning to Pittsburgh.
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Elvina Reynolds
Mary Ellen Ward
Macon
Georgia M. Morris
Pittsburgh
Ella Lee Wright
A. M. Wright
Card of Thanks From a Boat Accident Survivor
Vera A. Wilson thanks those who supported her during illness after a Memorial Day boat accident. Gratitude to rescuers, first responders, Jackson Memorial staff and Dr Meyer for life saving care. Appreciation to relatives and friends for prayers cards letters flowers and donations. May blessings to all.
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Jackson Memorial
Dr. Meyer
Vera A. Wilson
1629
Ist
Court
For Rent New Store at NW 18th Ave and 69th Terr
A new storefront is available for rent at the corner of NW 18th Ave and 69th Terr near Lupert Amusement Park with reasonable parking. Contact numbers 9-4922 or FR 4-2449. Also notice Moe's Guest House at 2170 Washington Ave in Opa-Locka offering rooms for rent at $8.50 weekly dated July 8.
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18Th Ave
Lupert Amusement Park
Rcomes
Moe’s
Washington Ave
Opa-Locka
3Rd Ave
Miamians Vacationing in Detroit
Two Dorsey Junior High coeds Frances Maxine Clark and Gwendolyn Rachel Clark from Liberty City Miami left by Florida East Coast Railway for a three month vacation in Detroit. They visit their aunt Mrs Marie Robinson at 1455 Leland Street while in the Motor City.
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Dorsey
Reunion visit by Ike and Learline Williams to Booker T. Washington
Former Miamians Ike and Learline Williams now in Philadelphia returned to their city for Booker T. Washington's class reunion day. They joined gala events June 5 to 7 and stayed as guests of Mrs. Winifred Brooks and her daughter Carletha at 7121 NW 21st Ave. They left last Saturday after sharing memories with many friends.
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Ike
Learline Williams
Philadelphia
Booker T. Washington
Winifred Brooks
Carletha
21St Ave
Williams
Lambert St
Antlers Elks Urge Attendance for July 4 Picnic
Antlers Temple of Elks No. 39 calls all members to a Friday night meeting at the Temple to plan the Virginia Beach July 4 picnic. The event promises refreshments and a full all day program with a large turnout urged. officers include Dr Marie Brady as Dr Ruler, Dr Vera Wilson as secretary, and Dr Frankie Dunn as reporter.
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Antlers Temple OF Elks
Temple
Virginia Beach
Marie Brady
Ruler
Vera Wilson
Frankie Dunn
Nurse Attends Nephew’s Nassau Wedding in July
Miss Amy Olive Culmer of 435 Northwest 20th Terrace leaves Miami for Nassau to attend the wedding of her nephew K. C. Culmer, son of Commissioner R. H. Culmer. The groom will wed July 1 and Nurse Culmer plans to stay about two weeks on the island.
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Amy Olive Culmer
20Th Terrace
Mt. Sinai Hospital
Miami Beach
PAA
Nassau
K. C. Culmer
R. H. Culmer
Culmer
Rooms and cottage listings in Edison area
Large clean rooms with cross ventilation and cooking privileges listed under Christine Green at 2022 NW 5th Place. Small furnished cottage at 6203 NW 8th Avenue in a fine neighborhood near shops and schools. One bedroom apartments in a new building with Bus 24 service at 2945 NW 46th St. Calls included.
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Christine Green
8Th Avenue
Edison Center
46Th St
Lost Found Wallets and Keys at Miami Times Office
Found items include a man’s red wallet with identification papers photos and address cards a man’s brown wallet with an identification card Helmly’s credit tag Family Finance credit card photos and receipts a woman’s red wallet with a driver’s license photos and school ID a Rainbow Park Elementary School identification card and small change and four keys on a bunch three car keys one door key. Claim at the Miami Times office with identification.
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The
Miami Times
Helmly
Family Finance
Rainbow Park
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Stanley Sweeting
Capitol
Ymca Musical Soiree
BTW
Celebrity
Carver Hotel
Thomas
Errol Garner
Dave
Mr. Swing
Bob Lofton
N.W
Detroit
Marin Maa
the Peoples’ Newspaper
56Th Street
55Th Terrace
19Th Avenue
Liberty City
Carver Ranches
Liberia
Fort Lauderdale
Washington Park
21St Terrace
7Th Court
Louisiana Boulevard
Labrea and
Hoff Sts
153Rd St
17Th
18Th Aves
Hollywood
36Th St
Lot
Cheap
Rolle
NW 9Th Street
68Th Terr
61St Street
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