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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1952
Page
10
Gossip notes how the Dodgers rookie Joe Black contends to fill Don Newcombe’s spot. Jokes loom about crowd heckling him with puns referencing his last name and the color imagery, aiming to rattle him on the mound.
The writer predicts Eisenhower and Kefauver will not win the presidency citing name spellings. He notes most presidents have American names, with Van Buren as foreign sounding, and claims 23 of 33 presidents have names with the letter O.
Seated amid sepia era fandom, Joe DiMaggio’s retirement prompts warm wishes as fans recall his Yankee centerfield career. They note his past stance against colored players on the team but express hope a qualified player may soon join the Yankees.
A pithy verse lists roles and actions tied to money. Father earns it, mother lends it, students burn it, coeds spend it and forgers take it. Taxes take it, misers crave it, robbers seize it, rich increase it, gamblers lose it, all circling around money.
The Ever Ready Club of Bunche Park hosted officers and members of Order of Eastern Star Chapter No 72 at Mrs. Sarah Delee’s home 2500 NW 155th Terrace Sunday afternoon March 9 at 5 pm. Hostesses were Mrs. Delee Mrs. Eunice Lines and Mrs. Frances Jackson. Guests included Mrs. I B Ford Worthy Matron Mr M C Ford Worthy Patron and others with Delores Franklin noted among attendees.
The Kazah Court No 117 Daughters of Isis will host an Oriental Ball with Imperial Deputy of the Oasis and Imperial Deputy of the Desert in attendance. Noble Lee Headspath leads ticket sales with Drs Josephine Dunn Bannister McCoy Hester Rivers Geneva Bridge and Ethel Lee Cam assisting, plus several other Daughters of Isis serving.
The Daughter Elks of Greater Miami Temple No. 769 held a meeting electing Drs. Bertha Lewis Amelia Shavers and Serena Green as delegates to the state association in Tampa. A political rally followed with Dr Annie Lindsey urging support for County Solicitor John D Marsh and District deputy Dr Marie White backing Geo S Okell for state legislature. Dr Bertha Lewis endorsed Constable John C Johnson.
Clara Romer thanks the Christian United Organization and members for services to her patients and a collection of $6.30. Missionary members plan services on the fifth Sunday at Bethel AME Church. Rev. Moxey pastors. Convalescent Home address and contact included.
S. W. Curtis of the Florida State Teachers Association reports a shift toward more sectional meetings at the 1952 FSTA session. The plan includes breakfasts and luncheons with possible banquets, a keynote speech by Governor Fuller Warren, and housing for a large Miami delegation. An educational Havana tour offers a two day excursion to Cuba with hotel stays, sightseeing, and nightlife highlights.
Mr William A Bethel of 1710 NW 4th Court Miami announces his daughter Audrey Erdith’s marriage to Cecil J Harris son of Mrs Eula M Jackson of Tampa Fla on Saturday March 1 1952 The couple reside at 2624 NW 50th Street in Miami
The Ushers Union sponsors a program between St. Luke's Missionary Baptist senior ushers Board No 1 New Hope Baptist senior usher Board of Miami and Mt Calvary Juniors at St Luke Baptist Church on 6th Ave near 19th St Rev P W Williams pastor All ushers urged to wear proper uniforms and be on time Deacon David Hudson President Mrs Adele E Bethel Secretary
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