Woman's Civic Club Holds Meeting at Community Center
The Woman's Civic Club met Monday night March 24 at the Community Center with vice president Mrs Grace Palicious presiding. After business, Mrs Antonette Hernandez and Mrs Flossie Sands served a repast. Memorial Hospital. Friends wish her well again soon. Birthday celebrations honored Miss Whilamena Ashe Marie Ashe and Mr Johr Ashe.
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The
Woman’s Civic Club
Grace Palicious
Antonette Hernandez
Flossie Sands
Ladies Auxiliary Meets at VFW Hall for Unity Talk
Walter Mickens Post 6021 Ladies Auxiliary met March 13 at the VFW Hall on Whitehead Street at 8 30 p m. Department president Mrs Laura Richardson spoke on Unity. Mrs Edna Carey presented Richardson a gift from officers and members. Thirty one members attended and one new member joined Marie Carey Doles was welcomed.
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Walter Mickens
VFW_ Hall
Whitehead St
Mirs
Laura Richardson
Edna ‘Carey
Miami visitors enjoy weekend in Island City
Mrs Colleen Pinder Mrs Arthurine Boone Mrs Naomi Grant and Mr William Pinder of Miami spent the weekend in Island City last week and had a wonderful time.
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Colleen Pinder
Arthurine Boone
Naomi Grant
William Pinder
Miami
Island City
Miss Island City Contest Held at VFW Hall
The Miss Island City contest will take place on April 4 at the VFW Hall. Sponsored by Regular Fellows Club members, contestants include Gloria Thomas Frankline Dean Cecelia Robins on Dorothy Williams Virginia Jones Betty Towns Betty Neely Edwina Thomas Florelle Carey Jestina Gonzalez Georgina Nelson Melba Sears Marie Roberts and Althera Culmer.
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Island City
VFW Hall
Regular Fellows Club
Gloria Thomas
Frankline Dean
Cecelia Robinson
Dorothy Williams
Virginia Jones
Betty Towns
Betty Neely
Edwina Thomas
Florelle Carey
Jestina Gonzalez
Georgina Nelson
Melba Sears
Marie Roberts
Althera Culmer
Easter Parade at St Joseph Hall on Easter Monday
The annual Easter Parade is set for Easter Monday April 14 at St Joseph Hall. Sponsored by the Willing Helpers of St Joseph Aid Society, the event invites community participation and donations.
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St. Joseph Hall
The
Willingee of
Fashion Show at Douglas High Auditorium April 3 8 PM
A fashion show event features hair styling and dance with music by the Harry Chipchase band scheduled for April 3 at 8 pm in the Douglas High auditorium. Admission is 50 cents. Little Ursula Marie Welters, daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel J Welters, is ill at Galey's.
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Douglas High Auditorium
Harry Chipchase
Ursula Marie Welters
Samuel J. Welters
Galey’s
Miss Aletha Mingo Finishes High School In Bronx
Miss Aletha Mingo daughter of Miss Evelyn Ashe completed high school education at Loew's Paradise Inn in the Bronx New York and plans to pursue a business course in New York City.
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Aletha Mingo
Evelyn Ashe
Loew’s
Mrs Morey Moreno Leaves City for Eye Operation
Mrs Morey Moreno departed the city recently to undergo an eye operation in Miami.
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Morey Moreno
Miami
Mrs Ethel Cleave Improves After Eye Operation
Mrs Ethel Cleave is reported to be improving nicely following an eye operation performed in Miami.
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Ethel Cleave
Miami
Sermon by Rev. R H Johnson at Bethel AME Church
Pastor Rev. R H Johnson delivered a wonderful Sunday night sermon at Bethel AME Church on March 23, highlighting spiritual themes and inspiring the congregation.
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R. H. Johnson
Bethel Ame Church
Leona Ramsey Dies in New York Funeral Planned
Miss Leona Ramsey daughter of Benjamin Ramsey died in New York on Thursday March 20. The body will be shipped home for burial with funeral services Sunday March 30 at 4 00 p.m. from St Peter s Episcopal Church officiated by Fr Reece. Survivors include her father, step mother, a sister Mrs Sybil Dames of New York, a brother Benjamin Ramsey Jr of New York and many other relatives and friends.
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Leona Ramsey
Benjamin Ramsey
New York
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Reece
Catherine Ramsey
Sybil Dames
Benjamin Ramsey Jr
Mrs Victoria Higgs Visits Cousin In City
Mrs Victoria Higgs of Miami visited her cousin Mrs Lucille Smith who has been very ill during her recent city trip.
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Victoria Higgs
Miami
City
Lucille Smith
Local soldiers visit home. families greet returning service members
Sgt. Clifton Lassiter, Pvt. Joe Terry and Pvt. Gerald Portier are spending a few days home visiting relatives and friends. Friends are very glad to see them home again from the army. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Masters left the city for five weeks vacation in Chicago, Ill. Friends wish them an enjoyable vacation.
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Clifton Lassiter
Joe Terry
Gerald Portier
Army
Gene Masters
Chicago
Ill
Van Dyke's Barber Shop Opens at 1015 Thomas St
New barber shop opens at 1015 Thomas Street touting top quality cuts. Advertisers claim expert service and modern styles, inviting locals to experience the best in grooming.
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van Dyke’s Barber Shop
Thomas St
Gethsemane Club Formed By Jericho Heroines
A Tuesday gathering of ladies and gentlemen organized a group named Gethsemane for the Heroines of Jericho. Miss Marie White suggested the name after a spiritual meeting led by Deacon McCoy of Friendship Baptist Church. Mrs Serena Green was elected Most Ancient Matron with other officers named.
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Gethsemane
Jericho
Marie White
Deacon McCoy
Friendship Baptist Church
Serena Green
St. John Baptist Church
Elizabeth Ansley
Wilma Fuller
Roberta Darling
Marian Muldrow
Ellen
Local Heroines Association Elects Leaders and Members
Lottie Taylor Williams and many others received high positions in the association. Twenty more names were submitted for membership. Mrs Green thanked the group for her elevation and pledged to support the Heroines. Deacon McCoy, elected as the Joshua, dismissed the meeting as the group adjourned to meet on Tuesday April 1.
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Taylor
Lottie Wiliams
Green
Deacon McCoy
Joshua
Social Hour Planned at Mary Elizabeth Hotel Flamingo Room
An event titled social hour will be hosted on Sunday March 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. The gathering takes place in the Flamingo room of the Mary Elizabeth Hotel, inviting attendees to connect in a relaxed, informal setting.
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Mary Elizabeth Hotel
Flamingo Room
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Carver Ranches, Inc
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