Palmer's Platform Promises Major Miami Improvements
City Commissioner Perrine Palmer Jr. seeks re election on a platform promising rapid library completion, more streets and sidewalks, a bandshell, sewage disposal upgrades, Dinner Key Marina completion, light industry growth for jobs, continued low cost housing and slum clearance, toll free Rickenbacker Causeway, and Virginia Key development for recreation. Palmer, 37, WWII veteran and painting contractor, led the 1945 ticket and has served as mayor. he ran for sheriff in 1948 but lost to Jimmy Sullivan. He is married with three children.
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Perrine Palmer, Jr
Miami City
Miami
Dinner Key
Rickenbacker Causeway
Virginia Key
Palmer
Sheriff
Jimmy Sullivan
Ellenburg Endorses Precincts System for Miami
J B Ellenburg candidate for city commission advocates clean government after 22 years in Miami. He cites real estate ties and praises Negro police work, endorses precincts model for greater Miami, arguing it will boost security and efficiency with further development planned.
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J. B. Ellenburg
City Commission
Miami
Greater
Ellenburgh
Tangerine Visitor Entertained in Miami and Key West
Mr. and Mrs. Napoleon R. Nichols hosted their Tangerine guests Mrs. Norma L. Williams and son Kenny. Williams enjoyed meals from local hosts and tours of Miami and Key West. A barbecue at Brownsville near the end capped the visit before returning home in a new 1949 Chevy.
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Napoleon R. Nichols
Norma L. Williams
Son Kenny
Tangerine
Fla
City
Williams
Julius Fortson
Brownsville
I. T. Thomas
Henrietta Jackson
Moses Hose
Miami
Tennis Classes Open At YWCA Murrell Branch
Tennis classes added at Murrell Branch YWCA led by Edward Issaacs. Sessions start Monday October 24 at 7 30 p m and 8 30 p m on three courts at the Negro Youth Center 340 NW 138th St. Six per class, Mondays and Fridays, 75 cents per lesson. Waiting list grew as arrangements finished. Call 82 5602. Issaacs previously won Florida mixed doubles titles in 1947 and Nassau in 1948 and Florida veterans singles in 1949.
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Murrell Branch Ywca
Edward Issaacs
Negro Youth Center
138Th St
Murrell Branch
Murrell Ywca
Issaacs
Florida
Nassau
Ellenburg Seeks Support For Fair City Commission Representation
A candidate named Ellenburg urges voters to take time to consider his bid for City Commission. He promises honest and fair representation if elected, stressing deliberation before casting important votes in the area.
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Ellenburg
Palm Beach Girl Elected Miss Famcee at FAMU Homecoming
Edith Strozier was named Miss Famcee at Florida A and M College homecoming events during the October 1949 celebration. Coronation occurred October 14 in Lee Auditorium with Student Council President William Balloon in charge. Attendants were Jacqueline Howard and Pauline Davis.
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Palm Beach
Tallahassee
Fla
Edith Strozier
Florida A and M College
Lee Auditorium
William Balloon
Miss Strozier
YWCA
Education Club
Jacqueline Howard
Orlando
Florida
Pauline Davis
Jacksonville
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Sugarman” Reynolds
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