Capacity Crowd Attends Vets Housing Rally
A capacity crowd attended a veterans housing rally in Miami at the Youth Center. Charles Gropper of the Veterans Administration spoke on home acquisition under veterans status. Max Goodman of the Tenants' League discussed rent decontrol concerns and anticipated a constitutional challenge. A lively Q and A followed as Jefford G. Smith chaired and Siliott J. Pieze introduced the speakers.
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Miami
American Veterans Committee
Youth Center
NW 13Th St
Veterans Housing
Charles Gropper
The
Veterans Administration
Gropper
Max Goodman
Miami-Miami Beach
Tenants’ League
Dade County
Dade
Lonnie Johnson Given Six Months For Market Robbery
Lonnie Johnson, 21, was found guilty in Criminal court Tuesday of a $103 robbery at Sunnytide Market on 3800 NW Second Ave. He received six months in county jail after testifying that he acted alone, leading to the dismissal of charges against the other three men who had been accused.
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Sunnytide
Second Ave
Lonnie Johnson
Johnson
Julius Kluger
Miami Hires 67 Handicapped Workers During Employed Week
Miami businesses hired 67 disabled workers during National Employment of the Handicapped week, the Florida State Employment Service reported. Office manager Jonathan A. Bliss said final figures may be higher, noting 96 jobs were listed that week for handicapped persons, with some not yet filled, and that last year’s record of 55 was surpassed.
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Miami
Florida State Employment Service
Jonathan A. Bliss
Miami Fses
Bliss
Sam Grant Murder Suspect Bound Over For Court
Charles Castle, 24, of 815 NW 8th St, was bound over to criminal court on a first degree murder charge in the fatal shooting of Sam Grant, 32, at the same address. Castle surrendered October 10 admitting he shot Grant and a woman, Augusta Good son, who has recovered. No bond was set.
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Charles Castle
8Th St
Thomas Ferguson
Sam Grant
Castle
Grant
Augusta Goodson
Cerebral Palsy Drive Sets 16000 Goal Week
Mrs Athalie Range serves as Co chair for the Cerebral Palsy Association fundraising drive in the city. A 16000 goal is set and the week of October 24 is proclaimed Cerebral Palsy Week with Tag Day on Monday October 24 and street and business solicitation from Tuesday to Saturday.
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Athalie Range
Cerebral Palsy Association
Cerebral Palsy Drive Set For Countywide Week
During October 24 to 29 the county conducts a Cerebral Palsy drive to fund the Cerebral Palsy Association clinic. The effort seeks universal aid, stressing non-discrimination and the goal of providing unlimited treatment and care to afflicted children. Be a pal to a Palsy and give all you can.
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The
Cerebral Palsy Association
Citi
Cosmopolitan Golf Association Formed Post Name Change
The Miami Negro Golf Association has renamed to the Cosmopolitan Golf Association with Bernard O'Dell elected president succeeding Elvin Barnes. An amateur tournament begins October 24 at Miami Springs Golf Course, with 120 plus expected entrants, entry $2 for members $3 for nonmembers plus per round green fees.
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Miami Negro Golf Association
Cosmopolitan Golf Association
Bernard O'Dell
Elvin Barnes
Miami Springs
Extension Classes At BTW School
Extension classes will be organized next Saturday October 22 at Booker T Washington high school 1200 NW 6th ave. It is important for those who wish to enroll to attend this first meeting. High school and elementary subjects will be offered. Fees will be announced at the meeting. D H Dobbs director.
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Booker T. Washington High School
6Th Ave
D. H. Dobbs
Grocery Market Bee Sundries For Sale Or Lease
Business for sale or lease listing a grocery market and sundries in an ideal location. Selling due to illness. Contact numbers provided for day and night calls.
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Bee
Postal Alliance Holds Anniversary in Miami
The Miami Branch of the National Alliance of Postal Employees celebrated its first anniversary on Sunday October 16 at 4 00 p m in Mt Zion Baptist church auditorium. H E S Reeves editor of the Miami Times gave the address on Some Progressive Steps In Miami. Guests included Rev Edward T Graham Miss Helen Lax Fisher Miss L Daniels Grace Albert and other honorary members.
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Miami
National Alliance of Postal Employees
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
H. E. S. Reeves
Miami Times
Edward T. Graham
Helen Lax Fisher
Negro Service Council
L. Daniels
Engagement Announced for Cynthia Smith and Alfred Bethel
Mr and Mrs Frederick Nooks and Mrs Laura Smith announce the engagement of their niece Miss Cynthia Smith to Mr Alfred Bethel son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Bethel of Miami The wedding is planned for January.
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Frederick Nooks
Laura Smith
Cynthia Smith
Alfred Bethel
Leonard Bethel
Miami
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Altamae Wesley
Vera Davis
Brownsville
Dorsey High School
Miss Wesley
Daytona Beach
Vets
Dozier Hicks
Liberty City
Hicks
Golf Association
Thomas Graham
BTW
Elder Richardson
WMBM
Church of God True Holiness Tabernacle
Thomey
Richardson
Postal Alliance
YMCA
Drs. J. V. Blonde
E. J. Paczah
F. S. Holman
Hotel Roberts
W. Flagler
Finley
N.W
Old Arch Creek
of East Coast Railroad
Rufus Washington
2Nd Avenue
7Th St
Flagler Street
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