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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1950
Page
6
The Elks Lodges conducted a Thanksgiving service at St Agnes Church on May 7 with Canon M E Cooper delivering the message. On Monday evening the Bills and daughters with friends enjoyed themselves at the Zanzibar dancing to Lon Adams and his orchestra.
Sgt Albert Spencer James of Jamaica Police arrived in Nassau to assist with CID operations. He has previously been called here on prior occasions and achieved favorable results.
Holland Smith, formerly a teacher and now at Virginia Union University, is among five students inducted into the Kappa Eta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society at the university.
Fifteen Jamaican cricketeers arrive on May 21 to play a series with the Bahamas Cricket Association. A reception committee led by Hon. T. A. 'Oote has prepared elaborate plans to entertain the visitors.
Lawrence Sawyer of Abaco, deceased at his Sears Addition home on May 10. Funeral services were held at the Gospel Hall with Mr. Paul Albury officiating at Eben Ezer Cemetery.
Mrs Marie Wilkinson wife of Claudius Wilkinson died at her West Street home on May 7. She is survived by her husband three daughters two sons and 11 grandchildren.
Irwin Mackey died at Prospect Hospital on May 9 with surviving spouse and relatives listed. Mrs Olive Smith wife of Commissioner Anthony Smith died May 12 after a brief illness. details recount rough weather at sea near San Salvador, injuries, Nassau return, and funeral rites at St Matthews with Requiem Mass officiated by Fr Donald Knowles. Commissioner Smith to retire in August. survivors include two children, ten grandchildren, and other relatives. Miami visitors Mrs Rachel Reeves Florence Cooper and niece Mrs Frances Jollivette attended.
In loving memory of our son father and brother Henry W Mackey who died May 22 1948. A happy home remembers him though death left a loneliness the world cannot fill. In the graveyard sleeps the one we love dearly with flowers waving. No one knows the silent heartaches.
Key West notes Frances Briggs reports the Douglas Philharmonic Choir and students held their annual recital May 12 at Douglass School auditorium under director Bryant C. Walker. Mother's Day observances were hosted by city churches with gifts for oldest and youngest recipients. A Junior Class comedy at Douglass High School May 16 featured Lucille Carey Kenneth Butler Oretha Roberts and others, sponsored by Mrs Isabelle Sands. Rowena Pinder thanks relatives and friends for birthday cards and presents.
Rev. Stafford led an 11 o'clock Mother's Day sermon titled a Mother at the Cross at Cornish Chapel AME Zion Church. A night program featured Mistress of ceremonies Miss De lores Garcia with a choir selection and multiple readings and solos by Mrs. Harriet Pelteter Mrs. A Hernandez Mrs. Sara Rodriguez Mrs. Hilda McGee Mr. W. M. McKinsey Mrs. Irma Patterson and Mr. Gerald Saunders. City commissioner Mr. Frank Bentley gave a short talk. Prof B. C. Walker directed a Male Chorus selection and Miss Carolyn Montgomery read. A play honoring mothers starred Miss Dorothy Thurston Miss Rosa Sands and Miss Dorothy Sands.
Mrs Eloise Williams and her daughter Cheryle Ann departed the city on Monday heading to Miami Florida, the pair traveling together for an unspecified visit or relocation.
The Douglass High School term wraps with graduation near. May events include the Athletic Banquet on May 5, the Phil harmonic Choir concert on May 12, the Junior Class play This Thing Called Love on May 15, and the Senior Class Play Heart on May 24.
Closing exercises for the elementary department occur Friday June 2 with baccalaureate on June 4 at the Cornish AME Zion Church at 3 30 p.m for graduates. Junior High School on June 5 at Douglass School Auditorium. Senior Class Night June 6. Commencement June 7 at School Auditorium 7 30 p.m. All events expected to be highly enjoyable.
Under Liberty City Chapter No. 4 AVC sponsorship the second in a series of discussions on Public Housing Federal Assistance and Slum Clearance will be held on Monday May 22. Mr. E L Overhalser President.
Credit Service, Fiiee, defends opposing the City Commission accepting Federal Home Aid. Attorney Ade Avenovits argues for acceptance while Mr E Moeven NAACP Field Secretary previews NAACP activities in Provida. Meeting at Community Center Liberty City at 8:00 PM with Frank E. Jones moderating.
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