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Newspaper

Miami Times

Location

Miami, Florida, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1949

Page

2

Card of Thanks for condolences and prayers

Ida Lightburn and family express gratitude to neighbors friends and church groups for sympathy during the illness and death of their husband and father. The message lists many named individuals and families from 68th Street and various organizations, closing with a prayer and hope to meet again in Jesus name.

D. Johnson Lillian Love Helen Kelly M. Bowman Dobbs Shaddie Ward Neoghobors Lightburn William Albury Bullard G. Burns Wesley Memorial W. M. Church S. Hard Eva Hepburn J. J. Johnson Henry Rahming Arthur Scavelia Jesse Jones Osie Weaver Alonzo Kelly Thomas Strachan Martain David Dobbs McCoy Liberty Temple Pall Bearers Lodge No. 66 Laroda H. C. Ferguson W. Asehans

In Memoriam Marie Ferguson Departed 4 Years Ago

In sad memory of Marie Ferguson who passed October 11 1945. A sister and daughter speak of separation from a heavenly home and seek guidance and rest. Gwendolyn Nelson Gloria Ferguson and Rebecca Ferguson sign as family.

Marie Ferguson Gwendolyn Nelson Gloria Ferguson Rebecca Ferguson

In sad memory of Albert Norris Sr October 1948

In loving tribute Mrs Edna Norris and family note the passing of Albert Norris Sr on October 19 1948 one year ago. The verses recall the face and voice loved, and honor his memory as they express enduring devotion and the hope of a reunion after the test.

Albert Norris, SR Edna Norris

In Memoriam for Mrs Leah Nemor Obit 1943

Dear loving sister Mrs Leah Nemor departed life October 165 1943. Gone but not forgotten. We loved you in life and we love you in death. You leave a husband two sons six brothers six sisters two aunts and many relatives and friends. The Family.

Leah Nemor

Deaths and Funeral Notices for Local Residents

Deaths include Mrs. Lucy Graham 67 who died October 6 at Christian hospital with services October 13 at St. Paul AME Church. She lived at 403 NW 19th St and leaves daughter Mrs. Hattie Moore and son Richard Morrelle. Also Mrs. Cassalee Whitehead died October 4 and was buried in Cochran, Georgia.

Lucy Graham Christian Hospital St. Paul Ame Cassalee Whitehead Cochran, Ga 4Th Ave Mt. Zion Baptist Church Seniors Funeral Home

Rosetta Sands Dies. Rites Planned at Trinity Church

Mrs. Rosetta Sands died at her home on October 10 after 27 years in Miami from Key West. Funeral services are set for 3 p.m. Monday October 17 at Trinity W. M. Church. She leaves three daughters and several grandchildren.

Rosetta Sands We9th Terrace Trinity W. M. Church

Acting Capt Bluett Leads 5th District Police Effort

Acting Captain McKenzie Bluett of Chicago’s Fifth district, 20 years on the force, faces an undermanned squad of 185 patrolmen and seeks a 250-man force to combat juvenile drug abuse and crime. His team reduced robberies 37 percent and burglaries 45 percent in seven months.

McKenzie Bluett Chicago Fifth District Wabash Avenue Bluett

Local Librarians Elect Officers For 1949 50 In Dade County

The Library Association of Dade County met at George Washington Carver High School on October 10 1949. Officers elected include Melzie Elliott president Augusta Colston vice president Juanita Stirrup secretary E Williams treasurer Hazel Wright handbook chair Witlean Ingraham program chair Alice Shipp social chair. Plans were made to entertain the Florida State Librarians Association meeting October 28. Regular monthly meetings begin October 18 at Bethune School with E Williams hostess.

Library Association of Dade County George Washington Carver High School Hazel Wright Hos Melzie Elliott Augusta Colston Juanita Stirrup Christabel Moore E. Williams Witlean Ingraham Alice Shipp Florida State Librarians Association Hhe Bethune School

The World Is Watching You and Bloodline Truths

Poetic admonition on public scrutiny and lineage. The speaker asserts that deeds reveal birth and status, warning rulers that people can uncover heritage by actions. A historical style meditation on power and legitimacy echoes the line blood alone can tell.

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Memoriam Newport News Mrs. Cassallee Whitehead Charlie Manuel Charles Manuel Seniors Funeral Chapel Manuel 1St Ct Sam Grant NW 8Th St Grant Jackson Memorial Hospital Mt. Pleasant S. C Rosetta Sands Passes ON Tess THE Ritz — Lyric Ace Miami Times N.W 3Rd Avenue Sewing Mackine and Supply Company N.E New Providence New Providence Lodge No 11Th Street Third Avenue Ben Gilbert, W. M S. A. Wilson Liberty Lodge B.P.C.E Elks Home N. W ALL Elks John Fernandez E. R. Louis Wilkerson Sec’y Val 17Th Street Stewart R. Stewart Charles’ Poultry & Egg Washington Reights 8Th Avenue
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