Death alley widening to prevent accidents near Perrine Homestead
Bulldozers will reshape the death alley area between Perrine and Homestead into a new road at a total cost of 362000 dollars. Prof Charles Thompson of NW 7th Street is seriously ill at Jackson Memorial Hospital. A Wichita Kansas couple divorces after 27 years with the wife ordered to live with her husband as sister and brother and to perform all sisterly duties.
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Perrine
Homestead
Charles Thompson
N.W. 7Th St
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Wichita
Kansas
Murder at Dixie court housing project shocks Ft. Lauderdale
Louis Martinez manager of the Dixie court housing project in Ft. Lauderdale was shot and killed by his friend Henry Goulwire a Leonard Clothing salesman. Goulwire was arrested and held without bond. Alcohol cited as the reason for the fatal shooting. The National Urban League plans a May 21 reception for Eugene Knnckle Jones at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City for decades of service since 1910. Roscoe Conklin Simmons a prominent politician and orator died April 2 in a Chicago hospital.
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Louis Martinez
Dixie Court
Ft. Lauderdale
Henry Goulwire
Leonard Clothing
National Urban League
Eugene Knnckle Jones
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
New York City
Jones
Roscoe Conklin Simmons
Chicago
Bunche Park Post organized by American Veterans post
An American Veterans post for Negroes was organized on Monday night. It is known as the Bunche Park Post.
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Bunche Park
Taylor edits and local races in Jacksonville and Raleigh
Jacksonville Portia Taylor, a Negro editor, placed second in the first primary for City Council but lost in the runoff on May 1. In Raleigh, N C attorney Herman L Taylor won the primary held on April 30 and faces the general election on May 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Portia Taylor
Taylor
Winn
Jose Taylor
Raleigh
N. C
Hermann L. Taylor
Ministers and wives hosted at Mt Tabor Baptist Church
A group of ministers and their wives were entertained on Monday night at Mt Tabor Baptist Church in Liberty City, reflecting a community social gathering hosted by church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Tabor Baptist Church
Liberty City
Thomas J Edwards Owned Hampton Memorial Park Cemetery
Mr. Thomas J Edwards, owner of Hampton Memorial Park, a cemetery located south of Kendall, is noted in local records as the proprietor of the burial ground. The site was identified in property listings and business registries as a cemetery facility serving the regional community.
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Thomas J. Edwards
Hampton Memorial Park
Cemetery
Kendall
New Nursing Class Begins May 10 At Red Cross
Miss Ann M. Hellner director announces a new home nursing course starting May 10. The seven two hour lessons cover home care of the sick for disaster protection and daily use. Enrollment by calling Red Cross at 89-6661.
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Ann M. Hellner
Red Cross Nursing Service
Red Cross
Progressive Social Club annual meeting at Mrs Curtis home
The Progressive Social Club chapter No. 13 of the Pall Bearers Lodge held its annual meeting at Mrs. Lillian Curtis's home at 1445 NW 5th Court. A Jewish style repast included matzo spaghetti and meatballs, potato salad, tomatoes, hot rolls, kosher wine, gin, beer, ice cream and cake. Attendees included Mrs. Grace Finley, Mrs. Laura Williams, Mr. Edward Williams, Mrs. Bernice Fowler, Mrs. Mabel Golden, Mrs. Gladys Brown, Mrs. Amy Culmer, Mrs. Marie Wallace, Mr. Henry Curry. Mrs. Laura Williams served as president and Mrs. Marie Wallace as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive
the Pall Bearers Lodge
Lillian Curtis
5Th Court
Grace Finley
Laura Williams
Edward Williams
Bernice Fowler
Mabel Golden
Gladys Brown
Amy Culmer
Marie Wallace
Henry Curry
Funeral for Mrs Hortense Davis Jean May 5 at St Paul AME
Funeral services for Mrs Hortense Davis Jean of 1837 N W 3rd Ave will be held at St Paul AME Church at the corner of 19th Street and 4th Court on Saturday May 5 at 3 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hortense Davis Jean
N.W
3Rd Ave
St. Paul Ame
19Th St
4Th Court
Opa Locka unveils Bunche Theatre among South’s finest
The Bunche Theatre in Miami area Opa Locka will be among the South’s finest with modern features. It seats about 1000, is air conditioned and zone controlled for weather, and offers deep cushioned upholstered seats with wide aisles. A baby crying room provides comfort for mothers with infants without disturbing others.
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Miami
Bunche Theatre
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BY Paul R. Henry
Wometco
Bunche
Opa Locka
Betty Grable
Dan Dalley
Miller’s Cleaning and Laundry Service
3Rd Avenue Co
C. Miller
Common Sense Prices
Baker’s Bar
N.W. 20Th Street
Earl Edwards
Cliff Baker
Prop
the Progressive Social Club
Ronald Regan
Diana Lynn
Kathryn Grayson
Mario Lanza
SUN
THE
Magnificent Yankee
Louis Calhern
Ann Harding
Navy
Abbott and Costello
Thurs
Robert Young
Betsy Drake
Barry Fitzgerald
Howard Duff
FBI
CRY Danger
Dick Powell
Rhonda Fleming
John Wayne
Jean Arthur
John J. Jeffries
3Rd Court Res
Fla
Leo
South
17Th Ave
62Nd Street
Nu-Way Photo Shop
2Nd Ave
Anne McNeal
Sugar Chile Robinson
Mrs
Doris M. Newton As
Hot Lips” On Sax
Mrs. D. Edwards
MR. J. Anderson
Dorsey High School
Liberty City Cafetorial Mission
D. R. Francis
J. Finley
M. Harris
D. Austin Turner
E. Clarke
Everette Butler
MR. Dobbs
Mrs. D. Newton
Roscoe Webb
M.C
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