Local Youth Congress Becomes Independent Greater Miami Youth Congress
The Miami Council of the Southern Negro Youth Congress withdraws from SNYC and becomes the independent Greater Miami Youth Congress. Joseph Morgan says a mass meeting was not officially represented by SNYC, and no support was sought. The group meets weekly at the Youth Center on Mondays at 8:15 p.m.
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Local Youth Congress
SNYC
The
Miami Council of the
Southern Negro Youth Congress
Greater Miami Youth Congress
Joseph Morgan
Morgan
Youth Congress
Youth Center
Gratitude from Mrs Mae Wood Tucker and Church Helpers
Mrs Mae Wood Tucker thanks friends and coworkers at Atlanta Life Insurance Co for kindness during illness. She also thanks Rev J B Blackwell and the St James AME Church stewardesses for visitation and prayers. She expresses lasting gratitude.
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Mae Wood Tucker
Atlanta Life Insurance Co
J. B. Blackwell
St. James Ame Church
Joe Louis Honored in Bahamas Reception and Gifts
Nassau crowds welcomed champion Joe Louis who impressed attendees with his charm. The Carver Garden Club presented a polished turtle shell, while the Civic Association offered a turtle shell cigarette case cuff links and buttons. At Major Guest House reception, Louis was feted before signing British bank notes at the airport and joking about the king’s reaction to currency in circulation.
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Nassau
Bahamas
Joe Louis
Carver Garden Clu
Louis
Civic Association
Howard Munroe Guilty Of Manslaughter In Truck Crash
The jury found Howard Munroe guilty of manslaughter in the death of Gabriel Lloyd after a truck loaded with stones crushed him. Munroe is remanded to the Supreme Court for trial.
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Howard Munroe
Gabriel Lloyd
Cornoners
Supreme Court
Henry Armbrister Sentenced for Life as Governor Commutes Murder Conviction
Henry Armbrister now serves a life sentence after a murder conviction, though His Excellency the Governor commuted the original sentence. The ruling preserves the final outcome of a heavy punishment following the case.
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Henry Armbrister
Stepin Fetchit at Zanzibar Draws Large Audience
Stepin Fetchit drew a large audience at the Zanzibar while Mr. Felix Johnson owned the amusement place. The report notes significant crowd presence and identifies Johnson as the proprietor of the venue.
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Stepin Fetchit
Zanzibar
Felix Johnson
Miss Annie Gibbs Weds in Nuptial Mass at St Marys Church
Miss Annie Laurie Gibbs daughter of Otto and Mrs Gibbs of Chippingham married Albert Joel Miller in a Nuptial Mass at St Marys Church on February 23. Canon Holmes presided. Attendant Florence Gibbs wore aqua dress and carried pink rosebuds. Harold Nash gave the bride away. Arlington Miller was best man. They reside on East Street South.
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Annie Laurie Gibbs
Otto Gibbs
Chippingham
Albert Joel Miller
E. W. G. Holmes
St. Mary’s Church
Florence Gibbs
Harold Nash
Arlington Miller
East Street
South
Pastor's Aid Union Announces Successful Year 1948
The Pastor's Aid Union reports a successful year and gratitude to God and workers. They raised 1517.82 dollars and plan to exceed it next year. They invite members to join on the 3rd Sunday traveling from church to church. Speakers include Rev. Samuel of New Hope Rev. Ross of Friendship and Rev. Brantley.
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Samuel
New Hope
Ross
Brantley
Cafe Society Reopens With Modern Makeover in Miami
Miami venue Cafe Society unveils a new look with seating and dancing space for hundreds, fresh decor, updated check room, a front-dance partition, modern kitchen and dining areas. Henry Barnes oversees, welcoming civic and birthday groups while promoting a March 20 show featuring Phil Harris and Lady Doris Barbary in the Brown Skin Models Revue of 1949.
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Cafe Society
Miami
Henry Barnes
Washington Heights Liquor Owners Foundation
Prince of Sexology
Phil Harris
Doris Barbary
Florida Special Conductor Autographs Records at Kenny's
Florida Special host Bob Marshall will sign new records and take requests at Kenny's Department Store 2167 NW 7th Ave tomorrow from 10 30 a m to noon. He plugs Amos Milburn Roy Brown Sister Rosetta Tharpe Paul Williams Sextette Louis Jordan and more, noting all titles are available at Kenny's.
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Bob Marshall
Florida
WGBS
Kenny’s
7Th Avenue
Bob
Amos Milburn
Milburn
Roy Brown
Roy
Rosetta Tharpe
Jesus
Paul Willams
Hucklebuck
Louis Jordan
Meeting at Friendship Church at 4 p.m.
Israel Bethel and several pastors announce a gathering at Friendship today at 4 p.m. with church leaders Sis. Sally Moss as president and Sis. Cora Martin as vice president, Sis. M. S. Bentley as secretary.
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Israel Bethel
Williams
St. Luke
E. M. Flowers
Mt. Calvary
A. Flowers
Mt. Sinai
Friendship
Sally Moss
Sis
Cora Martin
M. S. Bentley
World War II Veteran Alphonso Matthews Dies Suddenly
Alphonso Matthews a 38 year old World War II veteran of 6405 NW 12th Parkway Liberty Square died suddenly at 4 20 p m last Saturday en route to Jackson Memorial hospital Heart attack attributed death Family says he was in good health shortly before the incident He attempted to start his automobile after returning from work at the Florida State Employment Office The car failed to start he pushed it a short distance and then developed chest pain He was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital Born in Archer Florida and a Miami resident for about 25 years he was a member of the American Veterans Committee the American Legion and other organizations He is survived by three stepchildren Alexander Almenus and Rodney a brother Wiley Matthews and a sister Erma Matthews plus other relatives and many friends
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Alphonso Matthews
NW 12Th Parkway
Liberty Square
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Matthews
Florida State Employment Office
Joyce Matthews
Archer
Florida
Miami
American Veterans Committee
The
American Legion
Alexander
Almenus
Rodney
Wiley Matthews
5Th Ct
Erma Matthews
Brown
Ebenezer Baby Contest at Ebenezer Church
The Women's Society of Christian Service sponsors a Baby Contest to raise funds for Ebenezer's Building Fund. The event will close April 11 at 8:00 p.m. at Ebenezer Church with a planned program for attendees.
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Ebenezer
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Neal Othello Harold
Marie Slaughter
Michael Douglas Hart
A. Carey
Earnest
Butch) Williams
Delores Bethel
Robert Lucas, Jr
E. 8. Norris
Wayne Everett Thomas
A. Henderson
Bertha Annette Sandiland
J. L. Dixon
Elizabeth Simon
Alonzo Lee Sands
Jessie Mae Grant
Edward Morris
Frank Chester, Jr
Elsie Griffin
Drucilla Sears
Ebenezer Church
For Rent Brand New Apartments in Seminole City
Brand new apartments available in Hialeah Seminole City. Living room and bedroom combination with kitchen and bath, factory built cabinets, electricity and running water provided, clothes closets. GIAND FAMILY preferred, $11 per week, immediate possession. Contact Mrs Goodman at Goodman's Grocery, Seminole City, Hialeah. Phone 88 1052.
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Giand
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Prof
Barrie
Amr
Hunter
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