Cilia and Scoop Bethel Family Ties Mentioned
The piece notes Scoop Bethel from NYC and his brother Chris from NJ traveling this weekend or next while Thelma North, secretary at A L Lewis Elementary, earned a state driver’s license. Florence and Dorinda White visited Orlando for Mother’s Day and Mussolini Cleave planned Harlem travel. Lorraine Albury, visiting Nassau, enchants on every flight. The Collegian Club extended Mother’s Day flowers to members’ mothers and wives.
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Scoop Bethel
Nyc
Chris
Thelma North
A. L. Lewis
Sec’y
Chas. C. North
Green
Florence
Dorinda White
Orlando
Flo
Mussolini Cleave
Harlem
Yawn Patrol and Town Portraits at a Glance
In Our Town residents drift through social vignettes. Jim McGruder, former cop, performs jitterbug at The Pool as Hartman Gibson Jr settles bridal ring prices at Phillips Jewelry. Willie Hearn contemplates shared life with Geneva Johnson. Estelle Ellis mourns her brother Leon. Alonzo Ross shifts from music to Atlantic Coast Line work and reconnects with old colleagues. Look Alikes IRADEL Hanna and Nathaniel Owens are noted for striking likenesses.
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Jim McGruder
Hartman Gibson, Jr
Phillip
Willie Hearn
Geneva Johnson
Estelle Ellis
Gotham
Leon
Alonzo Ross
Ace Florida
Atlantic Coast Line
Washington, D. C
FEC
Iradel Hanna
Angie Hall
Nathaniel Owens
Jackie Robinson
BIRTHDAYS IN MAY AND FESTIVAL RESULTS
May birthdays listed for Hazel Reeves Lucas Claretta Pearsall Joe Rogers Edna Toomey Laura Basden Victoria Brennan Leola Pieze Eugenia Mae Johnson Fredericka Maura Elee Sutherland Stafford Johnson Fr John Culmer Mrs Joe Saunders Josephine Aus tin and other Coconut Harvest Festival patrons vote for Mary Mumford Louise Symonette. Lula Gray wins a close finish in a field of 11 with a strong time. Myrtis Smith travels to Birmingham for a state exam leaving her lover for a week.
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Hazel Reeves Lucas
Claretta Pearsall
Joe Rogers
Edna Toomey
Laura Basden
Victoria Brennan
Leola Pieze
Eugenia Mae Johnson
Fredericka Maura Elee Sutherland
Stafford
Peg) Johnson
John E. Culmer
Joe Saunders
Josephine Carol Austin
Mary Mumford
Louise Symonette
Lula Gray
Myrtis Smith
Tuskegee
Perry's Florist Moth er's Day stenciled ad sparks talk
Miami readers recall Perry's Florist experimental Mother’s Day display a stencil ad that left an impression. Sigma Omicron hosts Spring Dansante at Harlem Club May 11 with Louise Johnson crowned Miami’s Most Popular Beautician during Alpha Phi Omega Sorority event. Chick Young’s Most Popular Bartender contest closes at Eli Einbinder's Cafe Society Monday night. Atlas Lodge opens new Elks home with Nathan Cunningham in ceremonies. Bethune-Cookman Circle hosts square dance and rumba contest at Liberty Square Community Center Thursday night.
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Perry’s
Sigma
Omicron
Harlem
Louise Johnson
Miami
Alpha Phi Omega
Chick Young
Eli Einbinder
Atlas Lodge
Nathan Cunningham
Herd of
Elks
Bethune-Cookman Circle
Liberty Square Community Center
Society Row Scandal Rehashes Hidden Romance and Rumors
A lurid society page teases a matron losing her crown in a staged fashion after a rival accusation. Gossip cites a jealous mate attacking with fists, alleged affairs with a friend, and a con artist claim by a choir member. Neighbors discuss a weekly hen party and date risks.
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Society
Society Peacock
Dolley sues to force rehire after dismissal
Robert Dolley vocational education director for Dade County filed suit in Circuit Court to compel the school board to rehire him after being fired. The story notes political shifts, including Com missioner Floyd’s upcoming election to the State legislature and questions about ex commissioner Quigg’s chances, amid local governance changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dolley
Dade County
Floyd
Quigg
Commissioners Allow Public Voice On Slum Clearance Petitions
Steps have been taken to block the slum clearance petitions, but commissioners choose to let the people speak. Vox populi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vox Populi
Orange Bowl Plans 8000 Seats With $250000 Certificates
The Orange Bowl committee aims to add 8000 seats by issuing $50 certificates totaling $250,000. Certificate buyers would receive priority access to the annual New Year’s game, reflecting fundraising and seating expansion for the stadium.
Voters intimidated in Volusia County primary push
In Volusia County several Black voters faced intimidation by four armed White men on the eve of the May 2 primary. The men coerced voters to cast ballots for Senator Claude Pepper, amid contamination of the election process.
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Volusia County
Claude Pepper
Tom Watson Candidate for Congress on May 23 Ballot
The official second Democratic primary ballot on May 23 lists Tom Watson as a candidate for Congress in the First District. This confirms his bid and placement on the ballot for the primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Watson
Congress
State cabinet releases $425,147 to Florida colleges
The state cabinet on Tuesday released 425147 dollars to state supported higher educational institutions. Of this amount the Florida A&M College at Tallahassee receives 53000 dollars.
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Florida
FAM College
Tallahassee
Coconut Grove Citizens Committee holds annual meeting
The Coconut Grove Citizens Committee chaired by Mrs. Elizabeth Virrick reelected officers for another year. An 8 point program aims at summer recreation for children. A valuable corner site at 3rd Ave and 13th St owned by Dr. E A Ward features a $35,000 building with 4 stores and 4 units already started.
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Coconut Grove
3Rd Ave
13Th St
Northside
E. A. Ward
First Diocesan Synod in 48 years held in St Augustine
The Roman Catholic priests of Florida convened their first Diocesan Synod in 48 years at the Cathedral in St. Augustine this week. Most Rev. Joseph F. Hurley presided, marking the Diocese of St. Augustine's fourth synod in four centuries, with 80 parishes and about 71,000 members.
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Florida
St. Augustine
Joseph F. Hurley
Forrest Reynolds Joins Wage Earners Life Insurance
Forrest Reynolds formerly district manager of the Atlanta Life Insurance company has become district manager for the Wage Earners Life Insurance company.
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Forrest Reynolds
Atlanta Life Insurance Company
Wage Earners Life Insurance Company
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Stanley Sweeting
the Gutter Gazette
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Calypso Eddie
Rts A
Ward
Phil Harris
Diana Washington
The
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