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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1949
Page
6
A reader asks if she can marry while finishing school at Chicago University and interior decorating. The reply advises working to fund studies, attending night classes, and notes limited time for romance as both partners pursue degrees.
A reader asks if she should stay with a husband out of service who shows no drive. The advisor says he is disillusioned, urges him to enroll in trade school, and only then suggests considering change if love remains. The second letter pleads for social advancement with women. the answer blames his behavior on being perceived as overly pious and recommends church connections over dance halls.
The Ladies Auxiliary met Thursday evening March 10 at the VFW Hall. Two visiting members, Mrs Leathan Pratt of Charleston West Virginia Post 3812 and Mrs Mable Banks of Brooklyn New York Post 2818, attended. Two new members joined, Mrs Patience Thomas and Mrs Frances Briggs, and a repast was served after the meeting.
A musical program and a wedding were held Monday evening March 14 at Newman Church with a large crowd in attendance. An upcoming musical extravaganza by the Douglass High School Philharmonic Choral Club led by Mr C W Jenkins is set for Tuesday evening March 27 at 8 p m at Newman Methodist Church with admission for adults 50 cents.
Rev. J Alvin Russell D D LLP and his son Ulysses from Virginia are in town to visit relatives Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez and family.
Pvt. Arthur Pinder Jr arrived from Fort Knox Kentucky on Monday evening to visit his mother Mrs Rowena Pinder and family. Accompanying him to Key West was Little Archie Pinder Jr the grandson of Mrs Pinder.
On the sick list this week are Mrs. Sara E Young and Mrs. Sara Roberts. Mrs. Agnes Albert Mrs Eliza beth Cash and Rev and Mrs J Murray left the city March 14 for an Evangelistic meeting in Orlando. The Regular Fellows Club met at the home of Mr Cyril Fisher March 14 with president Mr Arthur Sands. A reception followed at Major's Bar for Alyce Sands and Robert Lylie USN married March 5 1949 at Newman Methodist church officiated by Rev J C Murray. George Cambridge is ill at home. Annie Lowery visited family in Miami last weekend.
The Dade District Divisional committee of the Boy Scouts of America met at Pharr's Chapel last Monday. Plans include a mammoth parade and weiner roast at Dixie Park next Friday evening with bands from Booker T. Washington and Dorsey High, a Sunday visit to the Princeton Scout Camp, and construction of four cabins for summer camping on the 35 acre tract owned by the local council.
Mr and Mrs Rudolph Curtis and their son Cleveland Strachan visited last Sunday, staying to spend time with her father and share family moments in town.
Mr. Charles Perkins, a well known citizen, died Monday night March 14 at Naval Hospital. He was a World War I veteran. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The Key West Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
On February 8 the Regular De Luxe Club formed at Mrs. Nathalie Carey’s home with Nathalie Carey as president Merce des Branch as vice president Inez Scott secretary Ruth Lovett assistant secretary era Barnes treasurer Isabell Wallace chaplain Marie Sands business manager Grace Butler reporter Mary Mervie Roberts Nancy Williams Thelma and Arlene Clear Eula Wilcox Marguerite Roberts Rozena Gallagher and Florence Jackson attended The group enjoyed a tasty repast after the meeting.
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