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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1952
Page
3
On May 6 Henry Ellis of Exuma struck his wife with a bottle in Nassau, then fled by sloop Elizabeth. Corporal Walker pursued by motorboat and captured him at Central Police Station within half an hour. The wife received hospital treatment and was discharged.
Miss Cynthia Johnson was forced into a car on May 5 1030 near Trinity Place en route to Barclay Bank to deposit $320 for Colonial Food Stores. She was driven to the polo grounds at Ft Charlotte where the bandit took the money and released her as police investigate.
A blue marlin weighing 525 pounds was boated off Fresh Creek An dros Island on May 7. It took Mr Norman Gotlieb of Brooklyn New York 45 minutes to land the prize.
The 22nd annual session of St John Particular Church of Baptists met at St John Baptist Cathedral from May 11 to 13 led by Rev T E W Donaldson Gen Supt and Bishop. Delegates from 72 churches attended. A highlight was a 100 voice choir conducted by Deacon R S Barrett, the general secretary.
His Excellency the Governor presented ex Corporal Sawyer with a silver cigarette case on May 7 in appreciation of his long and faithful service on the police force and as chauffeur at Government House. Sawyer spent 23 years on the force and 12 years as driver for Governors. Governor Neville spoke highly of Mr Sawyer's virtues.
Multiple notices report deaths and funerals in Bahamas towns. Benjamin Pickering aged 91 dies May 7 in Matthew Town Inagua, survived by widow and two sons in New York and Nassau. Livingstone Johnson earns B A from Mt Allison and studies law at Gray's Inn after leaving the Bahamas. Livingstone Taylor aged 47 dies May 5 at Prospect Hospital, survived by father and siblings. Willard Hepburn dies May 4 at Market Street home. funeral roles noted. Maxwell Thompson and Clarence Bain, Bahamas delegates to Florida Elks convention, interviewed on WEBK about Nassau and Elks’ educational work.
Liberty City Elementary held a May Day with a school parade led by the Dorsey High band and majorettes. The afternoon program featured the Mamba Blues Tango St Louis Blues March Chico Boo Tap and Wheel of Fortune with a lavender wheel. Sixth grader Connie Sawyer sang and taught Chico Boo Tap while Barbara Riou led a drill squad.
The Bethune Elementary School safety patrol led by F T Rivers and Neal Adams Jr. traveled to Washington May 7 to May 9 for a drill competition this week. Booker T. Washington Miami placed third while 25 000 pupils witnessed the Washington Monument parade. They returned May 12 with praise for marine life exhibit by Mrs Crowder’s project.
Liberty City Primary observed Mental Health Week May 4–10 with class posters, classroom playlets, and animal kindness talks. Films shown included Child Development and Palmour Street, and the May 14 comedy Gold Dust was presented by the faculty. Health and Safety Audio-Visual Aids visited by Maude Ellison and Linnie Fannin. school closing May 27 with Scenic Florida theme.
The Senior Class of George Washington Carver staged a three act farce on Friday night May 9 in the school patio. The audience enjoyed the performance with evident laughter and applause. Cast members included Mildred Hinch Ruthie M. Frierson Jesselyn McLeod Edna McKenzie Thomas Holloway Gifford Ramsey Floyd Johnson William Culmer Alvin Espy and Jay Wildgoose.
Commencement Week opens with Holy Communion services and a breakfast sponsored by Christ Episcopal Church on June 1. Commencement exercises take place June 5 with a program titled Unto Us The Living, presenting the class.
Dorsey High School hosted the second annual Fashion Fiesta at BTW High School with local rivals. Dorsey won first prize for a Latin American cultural skit titled Lady of Spain I Love You.
A reader expresses gratitude to the Christian United Organization for its splendid service and agreement. The note mentions Pastor Mincy and invites two groups this Sunday May 18 at Clara Romer's Convalescent Home in Opa Locka 2036 NW 153rd st with phone 89-0211.
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