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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1949
Page
5
A column notes a tense mix of local anniversaries and theater crowds while detailing a late Sunday night bus ride ordeal. Sober urban snapshots include a desolate street scene on 14th street, a mugging in a dark gap near Atlantic furniture store and a pool room, where a woman was robbed of her handbag and watch.
A desperate man, out of work, is recruited by two others to haul allegedly stolen feed for 10. A city police sting arrests him as the truck leaving with the hot cargo. he is held for 24 hours then transferred to county custody for another 24 hours.
William Winter Sammy Williams and the Rockland Palace band split after a dispute over working hours. Sammy joins a combo at Charlie's Downbeat on Miami Beach. Johnny Burdine poised to front the Dictators. Joan Shaw from WPB shines at Rockland Blue Hour then at a Beach venue. Hari Bostic hosts Rockland Sunday one night. Joe Liggins Honeydrippers play Harlem Square on November 6 with Cootie Williams and Willie Jackson in Miami slated for November 27.
Readers note Liberty City students travel to town for class raising bus 21 commute concerns. Bethune Cookman homecoming draws Miamians to Daytona Beach with multiple names mentioned. A new colored precinct plans a second floor courtroom and detention cells. Juanita Finley expands stenography business. Also promoting Home of the Brave at three local theaters this week.
A fragmented query discusses new apartment construction retreating into an alley near the main street and asks who is interested, with unclear specifics about developers or dates.
The Miami Intermediate Teachers Association held its first meeting on Thursday September 22 at J W Johnson Elementary School. Vice President Claduis Jones presided in Mrs Gladys Robinsons absence. Mrs Johnnie P Eubanks led the music period and the group sang.
The Social Savings Club marks its fifteenth anniversary on Sunday October 23 at 3 30 p m at St Marys Wesleyan Methodist Church 1609 NW 65th Court with public invitations issued. Margaret Taylor serves as president and Anna Delavoe as reporter.
Mrs. Dodge Kelley of 1722 NW 2nd Court has returned from a vacation visiting relatives in Jersey City New York City and New London Conn with her father Samuel Williams family. She enjoyed the trip and hopes relatives will visit for Christmas.
A degree will be conferred on October 24 as part of New York University’s graduation activities. The candidate is pursuing a Master of Arts in Human Relations.
Mr William Morant longtime Miami resident dies last week. He helped found the Pallbearers Association in Miami and on the East Coast of Florida and was active in religion and fraternal work. A listener requests change to Ebony Express Radio WFEC theme song, deeming it objectionable and below listener standards.
A nine and a half pound baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Blateh at 1215 Northwest 66th Street on October 13. Mother and baby are reported doing fine.
A jumble of items mentions Sister Miller Stebbins death by food poisoning, civic support for a golf clubs court fight aimed at Tallahassee, Bill Sutherland’s new Ford, a query about Clarence Bailey’s place, Dorsey and BTW football beams losing again, U of Miami drawing about 5 000 sepia fans, Dr H A Hadley’s birthday, Janie Reeves, Liberty City primary tackers party at Estelle Williams’ home, and the AKA Halloween party at Harlem.
The Ladies Altar Society of St Francis Xavier met after High Mass on Sunday October 16 with President Mrs M Wareham presiding. A presentation to Father Washington followed before his missionary assignment. The group will hold a rummage sale October 22 at the Parish Hall. Mamie Washington reporter.
The Ministers and Bacons Union of the Atlantic Coast Association meets October 27 to 29 at St Marks Baptist Church with Rev Joseph Smith as pastor. Opening Thursday at 8 p m. The public is invited.
The Blessed Martin Guild led by Rev. Alfred McDonnell conducts Catholic outreach in Liberty City with 17 baptisms. A Sunday School meets at 2 45 PM at the Community Center, and a picnic was recently held for the children with Rev. Joseph Cronin assisting.
A special and regular meeting of Daniel W. Mullins Chapter No 39 Disabled American Veterans will be held October 22 at 7 30 p m at the Community Center 13th st and 4th ave All disabled veterans are invited to attend as matters of great importance will be taken up.
Classified ad seeks male patrolmen ages 23 to 35 who are residents of Miami for at least a year and have a high school education. Permanent position with salary ranging from 223 to 279. Apply at 302 Courthouse.
Four room house in Magnolia Park offered at 2995 dollars with easy terms. Located at 1965 NW 152nd terrace, contact 89-3784 for details.
Rental note states a room for rent at 1212 NW 5th avenue with modern equipment. Contact Phong at 2-4875 for details and pricing.
A key attached to a piece of wood was found on 65th Street in Liberty City. The owner may claim the key at the Miami Times Office after paying for advertisement space.
Bob Hope returns to NBC airshow after a season of mishaps including a barrel horse accident and a bee bite. Ralph Edwards dodges superstitions signing on the 3rd. K T Stevens sets a fast dating flight from CBS to Broadway. CBS Amos n Andy note tougher weekly humor. Johnny Olsen touts varied TV work. Allen Funt’s Candid Camera gains buzz.
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