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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1949
Page
5
Shervin Colebrook, nine, was found dead September 29 in the YMCA yard east of St Agnes Church with a forehead injury. He was taken to Bahamas General Hospital and pronounced dead. A coroner's jury ruled death caused by a broken neck.
Mrs. Elijah Sands died suddenly at her Hawkins Hill home on September 28. She is survived by her husband ex-Corp. W. N. Sands, a stepmother, adopted children, two sisters, two brothers, two aunts and other relatives. The body was embalmed awaiting relatives from Florida.
News from England reports the death of the Reverend R. L. Lowe who arrived in Nassau in 1946 to join the faculty of St. John's College and returned in 1947 due to ill health.
Mr. David Gibson undertaker of the Eastern District died on September 28 after a long illness. He leaves four sons, two daughters and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held at St Matthews church.
The St Johns Church Oratorical Contest drew strong support with a profitable outcome. Musical numbers by the Ebony Musical association and other artists complemented the program, boosting the event's appeal and earnings.
The Catholic Band under Fr Alban gave an enjoyable concert on Rawson Square on September 28 and a large audience was present.
The funeral for Dorothy Burke who died in an October 2 automobile accident was held at the Adventist Church in Delray Beach. Survived by her parents Lonnie and spouse, Lena Battle, Charlie Kirkland, a brother Lonnie and many relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Laura Crafton at St Paul AME church in Delray on Sunday October 2. Relatives traveled from New York and Ocean City New Jersey to attend. She is survived by daughters, a granddaughter, sisters and many friends. A note invites visitors to St Matthews church for services with Fr. Clark welcoming attendees.
Mr Elijah Adderley, husband of the scribe, is confined to bed with an unidentified illness or condition. The fragment notes his ailment but provides no diagnosis or duration, reflecting a terse personal notice in the local column.
Miami residents may see the Harlem Globetrotters, famed Negro pro basketball squad, at the Coral Gables Coliseum this winter. Maj. W.H. Peeples Jr. says arrangements are underway with the team’s management for a game against another top Negro pro quintet, with a decision expected from Geo. Tyson and partners on installing an ice rink. The Coliseum is undergoing a $78,000 renovation and drew strong interest from ice skating enthusiasts.
City of Miami adopts 30 day jail sentences for 10 men charged with vagrancy. They will be sent to the city stockade at 20th Street airport for public works. The hobo express to the county line is abandoned to avoid civil rights issues per recent court rulings.
The report notes an infected knee affecting a person while son in law George S McKay is hospitalized at the Vets hospital in Coral Gables.
The city commission repealed the municipal cigaret tax and adopted the state five cent tax. This creates a one cent per package tax cut and shifts the burden to the federal level for cigars. City ad valorem rates will fall about 1.8 mills next year, with an estimated $1.75 million annual revenue under the state aid formula, and a required property tax reduction of about $500,000 (1.6 mills) per Shaw.
Football scores list for various colleges shows Florida A and M defeating Benedict 1 0 while multiple matchups produce dominant margins. Notable results include Tuskegee 14 over Clark 0 and Morehouse 9 over Dillard 0 as regional teams compete across the schedule.
Obituary note for Mrs Gladys Alexander who died in October 1930. Mentions Mrs Maebell Golden and family sending prayers for her peace. The item is a brief death notice with limited biographical detail.
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