Mrs Diaz Pioneers School Lunch Program Roles in Florida
Mrs Diaz, a Florida A and M College graduate and former home economics teacher, becomes the first Negro to serve as Field Secretary for the Negro program of the Florida TB Association and now supervises the School Lunch Program for Negroes in Dade County Public Instruction. She also joins the Zeta Phi Beta sorority.
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Diaz
Florida A and M College
Fla. TB Association
Dade County
Dade Teachers Public Relations Forum Success
Dade County Teachers Public Relations Committee held its second annual forum Sunday afternoon at Liberty City Elementary auditorium with the theme A Forward Look at Dade County Public Schools. Speakers included Joe Hall James G Ida Ratcliffe Ireta Crosby B M Hindman and Edna DeVeaux, with Reverend Richard DeVeaux closing.
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Dade County Teachers Public Relations Committee
Liberty City
Dade County
Joe Hall
James G
Alice Kahl
Ida Ratcliffe
Ireta Crosby
DCTA
B. M. Hindman
Edna DeVeaux
Richard DeVeaux
Joe Louis To Launch Comeback This Wednesday
Joe Louis plans a comeback with a public appearance Wednesday, signaling a return to boxing competition after a layoff. The event outlines his return timeline, opponents, and venue to be announced.
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Joe Louis
Sentences handed down for assault and procuring
Alex Curtis, 28, received a two year sentence Tuesday for assaulting an 11-year-old girl. In City 41, a Porter at the Pershing hotel was also sentenced for procuring in a separate case.
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Alex Curtis
City 41
Porter
Pershing Hotel
Dowce
Citizens To Enroll For Defense December 1
Dade County begins enrollment under Dr. Ira P. Davis head of the Negro population. The program aims to organize community defense and civic participation with registration starting December 1. The effort emphasizes local leadership and preparation among residents.
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Dade County
Ira P. Davis
Dade County Defense Council
School Board
Dr. Davis
H. H. Hyman
William and Mary to Admit Negro Law Students
Civil rights and higher education items span Dade County defense drive enrollment for M-Day and William and Mary announces it will admit qualified Negro law students. Dean Woodbridge says Yale could bar segregation and Virginia may require attorney general ruling before admission.
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William & Mary
Williamsburg
ANP
College of William and Mary
America
Dudley W. Woodbridge
Norfolk and Portmouth Bar Association
Dean Woodbridge
Alumni Gazette
Attorney General of
Virginia
Local Society Figures Named in Community Groups
Beta Sorority and district committee chairmen in the Hibiscus Area of the Girl Scout Council join Mary McLeod Bethunen Circle in leadership circles. Mrs Diaz is also listed as a member of Greater Bethel AME Church.
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Mary McLeod Bethunen Circle
Diaz
Greater Bethel Ame Church
Wilberforce Named Classic Opponent for Orange Blossom Classic
Wilberforce State University of Zenia Ohio will face Florida A M College in the 18th Orange Blossom Classic at the Orange Bowl next Saturday December 2. The Green Wave chose the matchup after officials could not land Southern University. Herman Baylor to Henry Thomas form a potent passing combo for Wilberforce which features a 5 4 record yet strong triumphs over Alcorn Tennessee State Kentucky State Lincoln University Prairie View. Florida A M arrives 8 0 1 and the game pits a fast schedule against the Rattlers strong season.
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Southern University Cats
Rattlers
Southern
Florida
Baton Rouge
Force
Alcorn
Tennessee State
Kentucky State
Lincoln University
Prairie View
North Carolina A & T
Morgan State
West Virginia State
Tack
Herman Baylor
Henry Thomas
Horace White
Turkey Day Classic Final Score Report
Dorsey High faced a tough finish in the Turkey Day Classic as the final score showed Dorsey 20 against B. T. W. The game highlighted key runs and standout plays guiding a narrow lead at dusk.
Local Army Reserves Emergency Meeting Notice
All personnel of the 240th Transportation Port Company are alerted to attend an emergency meeting on Wednesday November 29 1950 at the Florida State Employment Office 263 NW Eleventh St at 2000 hours. Enlisted men must bring a copy of their official discharge for personal data relating to their military records. Walter C. Pinkston Captain QMC Commanding.
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240Th Transportation Port Company
Florida State Employment Office
Walter C. Pinkston
QMC
Family Education Plays Scheduled
A new series of family education plays titled Temperate Zone, by and about parents, debuts in Miami under the Mental Health Society Southeastern Florida with free admission. The first play Scat Showers, directed by Ester of the University of Miami, screens November 30 at 8 15 p.m. at the Board of Instruction auditorium. Dr Granville Fisher will lead a discussion with a panel including Dr Louis Gould Dr Syvil Marquit Joseph Hall and Mrs Richard L Poor.
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Miami Area
The
Mental Health Society
Southeastern Florida
Community Chest
Board of the Instruction
Ester
University of Miami
Louis Gould
Syvil Marquit
Joseph Hall
Richard L. Poor
Photographer Slain By Wife Buried
Funeral services were held Wednesday at Ebenezer ME church for David Jenkins 38 shot and killed last Saturday by his divorced wife Willie Mae Jenkins 28 of 1223A NW 5th avenue. Jenkins a NuWay Studio owner lived behind his store at 939 NW 2nd ave and reportedly argued with his wife during a weekly visit to their home with the children and allowance. Neighbors heard two shots and saw Mrs Jenkins walk to a police precinct with the pistol. She was released eight hours after the killing pending trial. Surviving are three daughters a brother and other relatives. Jenkins was born in British Honduras in 1912 lived in Miami and Tampa and became naturalized. He was twice married.
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W. O. Bartley
David Jenkins
Willie Mae Jenkins
5Th Avenue
NuWay Studio
2Nd Ave
Jenkins
British Honduras
Tampa
Miami
U. S
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Willie Mae
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