Liberty City community notes and upcoming events
A regional column reports the James Everetts expect a second child any day. Bill Kimbro quits Christian Hospital campaign to join the sheriff's investigation unit. Bert Wallace's band fills the Booker T. lounge on weekends. Airmen from Homestead Base settle in Richmond Heights. Local residents named include John A Henry Luella S Sgt Hubert Mills Gladys Ajl Charles Louis Elvira Ajl Johnnie Pruitt. Predictions of a new swimming pool and playground in Liberty City are shared. Northwest Miami Junior Chamber of Commerce discusses Liberty City matters with Mayor Christmas. Methodist conference described as efficient in procedures. Local unit 7 plans a lively upcoming week with Fiesta Club as headquarters. Shriners prep attire for their June convention.
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James Everetts
BTW
Bill Kimbro
Christian Hospital Campaign Office
Sheriff’s Investigation Department
Bert Wallace
Booker Terrace
Bert
Homestead
Richmond Heights
John A. Henery
Luella
Hubert T. Mills
Gladys
Charles Louis
Elvira
Johnnie Pruitt
Liberty City
Northwest
Miami
Fiesta Club
Local School Swim Drive Seeks Pool Access for Negro Children
In Miami a learn to swim drive targets elementary pupils with emphasis on third graders. Doug las Elementary is the only nearby school with a pool for Negro children. The piece notes the need for a dedicated swimming facility and mentions Erma Bodie undergoing knee surgery at Mercy Hospital, with hopes for the nurse to recover.
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Leroy Hunter
Wilton Kemps
Eloise Barrett
Douglas Elementary
Miami
Erma Bodie
Mercy Hospital
Mere
Health clinics urge polio shots for kids
Parents urged to bring children to health clinics for free polio vaccines as polio season nears. County officials stress the importance of vaccination and prompt participation. Steve Rolle, a county road patrolman, had a birthday on Wednesday. Sgt. Floyd Adams celebrated his birthday on Thursday, and barber Harry Smith is turning a year older this Friday.
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Steve Rolle
Floyd Adams
Harry Smith
Jenkins family guests attend wedding in Callahan
Dallas Jenkins and his nephew Charles Jenkins from Brooklyn plus Rev. Cornelius Jenkins of Callahan Florida spent the weekend with cousin Claudia Cooper and Mary Jenkins. They left Tuesday for Callahan to attend Oscar Jenkins's marriage as part of a cordial Florida welcome to the Orange Blossom Beauticians in Miami.
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Dallas Jenkins
Charles Jenkins
Brooklyn
Cornelius Jenkins
Callahan
Fla
Claudia Cooper
Wirf
Mary Jenkins
Deepsea Anglers Fry Fish at Shaddies Tavern
The Deepsea Anglers stir talk with nightly fish fries at Shaddie's Tavern on 15th Ave. Another batch goes in Friday and Saturday. Club meets Sunday at Jonathan Gaitor's home as Club Basin Street, formerly Club Calvert, then Sir John. Local grape vine says it stays. interior praised, decoration by William McBride housing manager artist-cartoonist.
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Deepsea
Shaddie’s
15Th Ave
Jonathan Gaitor
Club Basin Street
Club Calvert
Sir John
William McBride
Baptist Leader Viola Hill Dies in Orlando Home
National Baptist figure Mrs Viola T Hill died at her Orlando home on May 12. She led the Florida Baptist Woman's Convention from 1920 to 1955 and served as second vice president of the National Baptist Woman's Convention from 1942. She was widow of Rev H K Hill and a Fra Normal trustee and director at the National Training School for Girls. Final rites planned May 18 at Mt Zion Baptist Church Orlando.
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Viola T. Hill
Orlando
Baptist Woman’s Convention of
Florida
Susie Holley
National Baptist Woman’s Convention
H. K. Hill
Baptist Church
National Baptist Voice
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Cow Half Split Ends in Tragedy at Perrine Ford
A rural tale from Perrine Ford recounts a man and his brother Bill sharing a cow. Bill took the hind portion, the narrator the head. When milk ran short a dispute escalated to murder of the narrator's half, leaving both halves lost.
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Ford
Tee
Bill
Rock Around The Clock at Libcity Drive In Tuesday
Libcity Drive In presents Rock Around The Clock with Bill Haley and Red Prysock orchestra. In-person sets feature The Drifters The Teenagers and cast from the same show at Dinner Key. Reunion plans loom as BTW Alumni announce a June 7 ball at Harlem Square.
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Libcity Drive
Bill Haley
Red Prysock
22Nd Ave
Down At
Dinner Key
Petronia
Oliva St
Emma St
Elliott J. Pieze
BTW
Harlem Square
Ollie Smith
Roland Johnson
Churches Invite All To Hear Inspiring Pulpit Messages
A list of churches and worship hours invites readers to attend the church of their choice regularly for uplifting sermons and religious instruction.
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Church of Your Choice
Free polio vaccination for children at Dade clinics
Have your child vaccinated against polio as Free at Five program operates in Dade County. Clinics offer polio shots with no charge to eligible families, encouraging timely immunization and public health protection.
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Dade County
Morning municipal court lists 99 trial cases
In a Monday docket of 99 trials in municipal court, speeding and reckless driving dominated. Willie James Caldwell of Coconut Grove faced reckless driving and speeding over 100 mph plus three stop signs. arrested Sunday after a chase by Officers Kirkland and N Mattox. Judge Johnson gave 60 days or $75 plus 30 more days. Caldwell cited for gas shortage during capture. Additional cases included Bessie and Augusta Keys for disorderly conduct, Keys assaulting Officer Leroy Smith, and resisting arrest with fines totaling $125 and $75 respectively. Lee Preston Griffin fined $65 for speeding stop sign and driving without license. Sam Cameron’s assault on his wife was dismissed with warning.
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Willie James Caldwell
Coconut Grove
Caldwell
Kirkland
N. Mattox
Oficers
Johnson
Bessie Keys
Augusta Keys
Lee Preston Griffin
Sam Cameron
Delores Cameron
Mt Sinai Baptist Church Services Schedule
Mt Sinai Baptist announces pastor Rev J E Murray and clerk Sister M Harris. Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning worship at 11 30 a m Evening service at 5 30 p m.
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MT. Sinai Baptist
J. E. Murray
M. Harris
Bishop Watson
Bro. H. Moss
Church Service Schedule with Rev E Sheppard
The notice lists Rev. E Sheppard as pastor and Sis Mattie L Jane with a church clerk. Morning study at 9 30 a m and evening worship at 7 30 p m.
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E. Sheppard
Sis
Mattie L. Jane
Clerk Bile School
Church of God Leaders, Moss, Watson Named
Church of God announces Bishop Watson as chief shepherd with Pastor Bro H Moss and Clerk in the clerical roster, outlining roles in the local congregation.
Spirit Baptist services led by Elder Gray and Sister Ferguson
Spirit Baptist Church schedules morning and evening worship led by Elder C C Gray pastor and Sister Ida Ferguson church clerk with Sunday School in session.
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Spiritual Baptist
C. C. Gray
Ida Ferguson
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Service Notices
Rev W C Edcar pastor Sister Lillie Saunders clerk Sunday School at 9 30 morning service at 11 30 a m scheduled with details unreadable in places reflecting historic church activity and time slots
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MT. Moriah
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Archie Pinder
Perrine
By Lee Jordan
Carter
N.W
2Nd Ave
Tuxedo Seafood Palace
Featuring
Charles Turner
Brown’s Famous Corner
Hiami
the Peoples’ Newspaper
Stanley Sweeting
John D. Johnson
Times
Sweet Home Baptist
E. King
Jimmie Marshall
M. E
Church OF God
James
Lewes
Pr. Ca
Ata
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