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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1950
Page
7
Arthur Hughes, Miami's leading gospel baritone, will narrate and feature as soloist for the Master Singers on WQAM Sunday May 7 at 10 30 a m. The program promises refined gospel harmony and spiritual peace through the Master Singers performance.
The piece highlights National Hearing Week and urges awareness of hearing loss. It notes that some people cannot hear birds or radio music, and points to Dade County public schools offering multiple hearing related classes. It mentions regular school hearing tests and Kiwanis aid for hearing devices. It ends with a plea to protect and conserve hearing.
Key West held a dedication service at Fort Taylor Ocean View Park on Sunday April 30 at 2 00 pm with over five hundred attendees. A program followed and a ball game between the USS Gilmore and the Key West Crowns ended 1 0 in favor of the USS Gilmore.
The Island City Male Chorus performed a musical program at New Man M E Church on Sunday night April 30. Guest soloists included Miss Joyce Edwards and Miss Sarah Evans. The chorus, sponsored by Mr Bryant C Walker, was warmly received by members and friends.
To the family of the late Mgr. James E. Cornell this column extends sympathy. Mrs. Florell Taylor of Miami is here visiting her relatives and friends. Here's wishing my brother, Archie Pinder, a happy birthday, which he celebrated May 3.
Mrs Marie Welters and her daughter left the city last week for a brief visit to Mederian Georgia. Delegates from Key West VFW 12th district convention held in West Palm Beach April 30 were Samuel Welters district adjutant Joe N Planas district commander Charles Dean delegate George Saw yer delegate.
Mrs. Carolyn Wilson of New York visits her sick mother in the city. Miss Maxine Thurston of New York visits her mother MrsViola Thurston and other relatives. Friends express pleasure at Miss Thurston's visit.
A letter from L. I. Miami Florida commends a prominent Colored woman who spoke to local colored ministers urging church members to register for the Democratic Primary. The writer praises women’s principle and courage and notes their potential to gain rights and promote peace through civic action.
Mrs Helen Perkins of Miami visited her mother Mrs Annie Lowrie and her grandmother Mrs Martha Wilkerson who remains ill at this writing.
This week sick list includes Mrs. Sarah Young Mrs. Carrie Manuel Mrs. Corona Mingo Mr. George Sawyer and Mr. William Austin. Friends extend wishes for quick recoveries.
The new film shot largely near Gallup New Mexico stars Robert Taylor in his first Western since Billy the Kid. He portrays a daring scout guiding troops in a battle to capture a crafty Indian warrior. Over 300 performers, including 116 full-blooded Indians, appear in major battle scenes with 125 cavalry horses 115 Indian ponies and 73 mules supporting the production.
Dade County Park department will stage a spectacular fireworks display at 10 o clock Saturday night May 6 during the annual festival at Virginia Beach on Virginia Key free admission. Keys Transit Company runs from NW 20th street and 3rd ave on May 6 and 7 starting at 12 noon every 30 minutes to Virginia Beach with return trips on the hour and half hour.
James B Cornell died Tuesday April 25 of a heart attack. Rev B J Stafford led his May 3 funeral at Zion AME church. He leaves a devoted wife Mrs B R Cornell a daughter and son in law Shedric E Carr two sisters Lottie C Skinner Florence Salinear a brother Luke Cornell all of New York and several nieces nephews and friends
MGM built a five acre outdoor set for Ambush at the Ritz Theatre featuring Robert Taylor John Hodiak and Arlene Dahl. The replica of an early frontier army post includes headquarters barracks and officers quarters.
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