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Newspaper

Miami Times

Location

Miami, Florida, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1955

Page

6

Nightlife and society events light up Delta area

Northwest Jaycees and Auxiliaries hold annual installation dinner at Douglas cafetorium with a Flamingo Room dance tonight. Holmes Elementary aids Delta Sigma Theta debutante cotillion. BTW Alumni Reunion Ball invites out for Harlem Square on June 9. Roy Hamilton stirs autograph-hunter tensions. Clyde’s Elks Four Corners on Second Avenue boasts Latin music under manager Luckie. Mamba Haven praised. Miami labor union to dedicate new building on Mother's Day.

Northwest Jaycees Douglas Holmes Elementary Delta Sigma Theta BTW Alumni Association Harlem Square Roy Hamilton Second Avenue Clyde Elks Four Corners Luckie

Local Acts and Events in Rockland and Hallandale

Little George Kelly and Sammy Williams duo at Rockland Palace drew crowds last week. In Hallandale breezy Palms venue packed as charms performed. James Moody’s Mood for Love headlines this weekend. Jackie Williams marks his eighth birthday Sunday. AKA Spring formal enjoyed despite crowding. Appreciation dinner honored Reverend Edward Graham for notable service.

George Kelly Sammy Williams Rockland Palace Hallandale James Moody

Local Promotions and Obituaries Highlight Richmond Notes

The Harry Smiths promote a red 55 Buick at busy outlets including Carver Lounge with Jimmie Wilson drawing new faces daily. Lillie and Albert Johnson christened their second child this Sunday, while Jimmie Edding mourned at Bethel AME and Al Dunmore’s farewell party was held at the Carver Hotel. The Longshoremen’s Association appears among local updates.

Carver Jimmie Wilson Lillie Albert Johnson Richmond Jimmie Edding Mary Elizabeth Bethel Ame al Dunmore Carver Hotel

Mother's Day Reflections In Sunlight Chatter Box

Sunlight Chatter Box from May 8 observes Mother's Day and honors mothers. The page notes Mr. Julius's mother's passing, shares sympathy from students, and previews a Pre Mother's Day program. It urges conduct rules, self awareness, and a short poem about a mother's tireless task and sleepless nights.

Mr. Julius

Local Notables Entertain as June Return Looms

Gilbert Styles celebrated a birthday last Monday while Victor Bain plans a Coconut Grove funeral parlor venture. Cliff Baker has assumed leadership at Brown's Famous Corner to oversee a 750s resort, and Dr A W Henry showcases a cutting edge home on NW 69th Street in Liberty City. Ebenezer Edwards visited family and plans a permanent June return.

Gilbert Styles Victor Bain Coconut Grove Cliff Baker Brown’s Famous Corner A. W. Henry 69Th St Liberty City Ebenezer “Scrooge” Edwards

Scarce town chatter on Oliver Page amid new ventures

Budward now sells life insurance while Booker Ter race ends. Lester Albert says Oliver Page is selling grave spaces faster than people die, reflecting local talk on shifting fortunes and scarce news.

Oliver Page Budward Lester Albert

Glamorous Mayme Bondu Headlines Sunday Fashion Commentary

Mayme Bondu known as Mrs. Swing will be a fashion commentator at the Lord Calvert Hotel this coming Sunday in a national appearance tied to the Mr. and Mrs. Swing show.

Mayme Bondu

Charm Your Way to Social Grace Through Bathing

A New York columnist asserts daily bathing as the foundation of grooming and social acceptance. Practical tips include a warm bath with salts or oil, adding fragrance, thorough scrubbing with soap, rinsing, and drying with a Turkish towel.

Lou Latoun New York Global

Miss Lillian Robinson to Carl Harris in Key West

The engagement is announced by the bride elects mother Mrs Barthabelle Robinson of 719 Samaritan Lane The groom to be is the son of Mr and Mrs Manuel Harris of Longview Texas Harris is in the U S Navy in the city Wedding plans will be announced later Pvt Richard R Hall recently completed the basic airborne course at Fort Campbell Ky He is the son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Hall of Fort Village and a member of company L 511th Airborne Infantry Angels of the 11th Division.

Lillian M. Robinson Carl Harris Barthabelle Robinson Samaritan Lane Manuel Harris Longview Texas Harris U. S. Navy Richard R. Hall Leonard Hall F-1 Fort Village Fort Campbell, Ky 511Th Airborne Infantry 11Th Division Angels

Ladies Auxiliary Welcomes New Member at Mickens Post Meeting

The Ladies Auxiliary of Walter R. Mickens Post 6021 held its regular meeting Thursday night, April 26 at the Community Center. President Mrs. Barthabelle Robinson presided as business was transacted and one new member, Mrs. Annie Sweeting, joined. The officers and members welcomed Mrs. Sweeting.

Walter R. Mickens Barthabelle Robinson Joned Annie Sweeting Sweeting

May Birthdays Honor Rowena Pinder and Friends

A May birthday listing celebrates Mrs. Rowena Pinder Claudine Sawyer June Johnson Emma Mae Parker Laverne Terry and Archibald Claudius Pinder, noting personal anniversaries and well wishes from the community.

Rowena Pinder Claudine Sawyer June Johnson Emma Mae Parker Laverne Terry Archibald Claudius Pinder

Miss Oretha Sweeting Leaves City for New York Vacation

Miss Oretha Sweeting daughter of Mrs Annie Sweeting and niece of Mr and Mrs James Van Dyke left the city Sunday for New York City to visit her father Roosevelt Sweeting and enjoy a vacation.

Oretha Sweeting Annie Sweeting James van Dyke New York City Roosevelt Sweeting

In Memoriam Rosa Pedican Sweeting 1953 Key West

In sad but loving memory of our dear mother and sister Rosa Pedican Sweeting who departed this life May 5 1953 at Key West Violet S Sears daughter Langford Hilson Roosevelt Beauregard sons Julia Mingo sister.

Rosa Pedican Sweeting Key West Violet S. Sears Langford, Hilson Roosevelt Beauregard Julia Mingo

Mrs Florence Sawyer Austin Leaves City for New York

Mrs Florence Sawyer Austin departed the city for New York in what appears to be a routine travel move. No further details were provided regarding purpose or duration of the trip.

Florence Sawyer Austin Cty New York

Mrs Merie S Welters Ill At Home

Mrs Merie S Welters is reported sick at her residence. Friends send wishes for a speedy recovery and good health.

Merie S. Welters

SARN DANCE at Community Center Friday May 13 75

All you bobby soxers are invited to a barn dance at the Community Center on Friday May 13 75 to benefit the Student Nurses Club. Proceeds support nursing students and club activities. Dress is 1950s style. music and refreshments provided.

Community Center Student Nurses Club

For Sale Household Goods Listing in Miami Beach

For sale a serVal refrigerator 612 cubic feet with freezer top in excellent condition. Magic Chef stove 40 inches $20. Twin 6 piece bedroom set $100. 30 gallon electric water heater new $25. 10 piece walnut dining set $200. Address 3736 Prairie Ave Miami Beach. Phone JE 8 4014.

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