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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1949
Page
4
Jimmie Tarantino the Hollywood Life publisher and noted admirer of Lady Day joins Billie Holiday as a supporter in the movie capital. The event highlights Holiday's circle of prominent patrons and entertainers in San Francisco social scenes.
The YWPC held its regular meeting on March 2. Officers were elected for the year and some resumed their posts with changes. Secret pal exchanges occurred as bags were exchanged and new names drawn. President Mrs. A West thanked members for their attendance. Joint hosts served a repast. Next meeting to be hosted by Mrs. R B Randolph and Dorothy Reese.
Miss Josephine Munroe of Kingston Jamaica and New York was an honored guest at a dinner party hosted by her sister Miss Mary Munroe and Mrs Leila C Taylor of 3420 Charles Ave The gala event featured a red and white table decor a red and green salad and a chicken dinner with dessert and coffee Several guests attended including Mr and Mrs John Dorsey Mr and Mrs Robert Basden Mr and Mrs King Mrs Medlene Johnson Mrs Lillie Mae Holiday Mrs Rosa Hamilton Mrs Irene Myers Mrs Mary L Wynn Mr and Mrs Houston Marshall Jr Mr Cheeseburgh Mr Roosevelt Hopkins Mr Leroy Marshall and Mrs Essie Mae Hodge The honoree left for New York the following morning.
The Miami branch of the NAACP will meet Sunday, March 18 at St. John Baptist Church. Guest speaker is Rev. W. F. Ball, pastor of Bethel AME Church. Public invited. Officers listed: Roger Armster, President. Rosa Lee Brady, Recording Secretary.
The Negro Service Council highlights Family Service in Dade County as a non relief, Chest supported consultation center in Fashion Mart Building. It lists services from marriage counseling and budgeting to adolescent guidance, vocational help, psychiatric support, and services for the aged and disabled with contact number 9-7603 and a call to GIVE TO THE RED CROSS.
American Legion Auxiliary expresses gratitude for February 18 and 19 Poppy Day success. Special thanks go to Mrs Battles for driving the effort with city wide stations and explanations. Girl Scout troop No 121, led by Mrs N Clifton and Mrs Rose B Dickinson, supported the campaign. Montgomery provided a home base. officers Lottie Ruk president Jernigan recording secretary Powell finance secretary Montgomery treasurer Dickinson reporter.
A bridal shower for Alyce Sands was hosted by Mrs. Juanita Owens at 313 Amelia Street, March 38. Guests included Miss Maud Ashe, Mrs. Eloise Palmer, Mrs. Laurne Johnson, Mrs. Florie Nennons, Mrs. Frances Briggs, Mrs. Mary Wall, Mrs. Ida Sands, and Mr. James Owens. groom Robert Liely attended. The bride received gifts and all enjoyed the evening.
Miss Florette Higgs and Mr John Hatcher of the 1st USN were quietly married on February 28. Rev. H R Johnson of Bethel AME Church officiated the ceremony.
Rev. H. R. Johnson spoke Sunday night on the theme When I See The Blood I Will Pass Over, delivering a stirring sermon on faith and salvation.
Joe Morris and his great band perform at the Imperial on March 12. If you miss it you will miss a treat. Admission is $1.85 in advance.
The March 6 stage show at the Lewis Bros Club drew a large audience who praised the floor show and overall entertainment. The club featured a lively performance that captivated attendees and provided a memorable night of entertainment.
The Primary Department at Douglass High School presents the musical operetta A Rose Dream on Monday March 14 at 8 00 p m General admission 50 cents children 25 cents The event invites community attendance with a school produced performance by young artists
Among the visitors in the Island city were Mrs. Mary Lockett Mrs. Minnie Harris Mr. John Thomas and Mr. Henry DeAvon Their stay here was enjoyable Please have the dime ready and pay for your Mi ami Times when delivered
Mr. Robert H. Tynes died February 26 at his residence. Funeral services were held on Sunday March 6 at St. Stephen's W. The obituary notes he was a local resident and mentions the church service date and location.
Miss Helen L. Fisher assistant director in charge of Neighborhood Councils for the Negro Service Council and Regional Editor for the Council's Bulletin of the National Urban League will travel to Chicago this week. She attends a workshop conference of Community Organization Secretaries from March 17 to 19 with the theme Identifying the Community Organization Secretary's Role in The Urban League Program.
Murrell Branch Senior High Y Teens will spend Saturday March 12 sightseeing starting from the Youth Center at 8 30 a m by bus then Pan American Airways Hialeah race course and Opa Locka park for lunch by the canal Games round out the afternoon About 0 Y-Teens and teachers are expected per Miss Ethel McLeod Y Teen director at Murrell
Raleigh North Carolina the city School Board appointed F J Carnage to a six year term marking the first Black member since Reconstruction days in a precedent setting move
A church service conducted by Rev. Butler officiated the rites for the deceased. The survivor list includes three daughters seven sons and many other relatives and friends.
Mrs Eunice Sawyer died suddenly at 314 Julia Street. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 30 p.m. at Zion AME Church with Rev Stafford delivering the eulogy. She leaves a husband five sons and many relatives and friends.
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