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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1951
Page
7
The City Commission, in a Wednesday meeting, called on the state legislature to enact mandatory jail sentences or institutional confinement for all persons convicted of child molestation. They urged no parole for at least seven years, with a 20 year penalty for repeat offenders, asserting a need to rid society of these criminals.
Dr Mary McLeod Bethune will join a president appointed advisory council alongside Federal Civil Defense Administrator Millard Caldwell to discuss policy matters. Her appointment attracts broad approval. observers note two Negroes would have been on the council.
An old explanation from a country editor notes he reads, edits, prints, delivers, and patrols many tasks. He speaks for many workers, and since he represents his readers, the plural we is justified to voice collective effort and shared responsibility.
On Sunday the Principal's Council of Dade County hosted a tea at the Georgette Tea Room honoring Mrs. Rose Aggrey, a visiting teacher from North Carolina. Nashville elected its first Black city council member, attorney Alexander Looby of the NAACP. The Elks lodge faces a split. calls for unity follow as the Antlered Herd is urged to reunite.
Former congressman Oscar De Priest died at Provident Hospital in Chicago on May 12 at age 30. He was praised as a credit to his race and country and given a respectful send off in Regiescat in pace.
James Robinson a former Negro Deputy was convicted of impersonating an officer and taking four dollars from Mattie Lou Johnson under threat of arrest. He was sentenced to 30 days imprisonment on Monday.
The city establishes a new department of Industrial Development and Research with former City Manager O. P. Hart serving as manager at a salary of $12,000 per year.
The Beauticians' League gathering titled Frappe Lip took place Sunday afternoon at the Mary Elizabeth annex despite rain. Mrs. Carrie Pitts serves as president of the chapter.
Mrs. Percy Styles traveled to Ocala on Saturday to attend the funeral of her brother-in-law Sasac Birden and returned home Thursday afternoon.
Mr. Arnold Bethel receives an award of merit for his work as an enthusiastic campaigner in the 1951 Red Cross Drive. Bethel, a popular fraternal figure, was noted for his energetic support and community leadership in the campaign.
All Atlas 308 Elks in the Miami Times May 12 announce no election. Officers remain in service. Charity Ball tickets on sale with a free automobile raffle and other prizes. Proceeds aid building a home. Books at 307 NW 3rd Ave. Nathan Cunningham Exalted Ruler H. V. Murray Secretary.
The Kristian Hospital board expresses gratitude for a 58.50 donation from Mr. and Mrs. C A Twitchell of Sunset Island. The amount was delivered to the chairman by maids Lena Preston and Nan Elerbe, who have returned north, contributed from guests dropping in a receptacle at the Twitchell residence bar.
A note from Mrs. Rachel Reeves expresses gratitude for the corsage sent on Mother's Day by the Collegians Club observing mothers of club members. The sender praises the gesture as commendable and thoughtful.
Joseph Allen of 2091 NW 48th Street was arrested Monday for murder after Willie Holston died from knife wounds suffered during a Sunday night argument. Police say the stabbing occurred during a dispute between the men.
Mrs Christina Hart died in New York City Sunday morning. The body was brought to Miami this week for funeral services at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Saturday at 2 p.m.
The Quiet Zone signs were placed in the block at 12th and 13th streets, an improvement welcomed by Christian hospital attendants and patients. The Board of Trustees requested the change and officials quickly agreed.
A night of quiz sponsored by the Business Women Recreational Club will be held at the Latin American Club on Monday June 4 at 8 30 p m Three prizes will be given Admission 50 cents Mrs Mary Wilson is president and Mrs H L Dames reporter
The Modern Beauticians' League chapter No. 42 thanks the public for hearty cooperation in their Frappe Lip success on May 13 at the Mary Elizabeth Hotel Annex. Special thanks to Deam Charlotte Ford Clark of Bethune Cookman College for demonstrating Those Foolish Things.
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