HAPPENINGS IN OUR SCHOOLS OPENING TERM BRINGS NEW FACES AND COURSES
Old and new students filled classrooms on September 3 as 1816 enrolled for the term. The first assembly is September 16 led by the Student Council with remarks from Culmer and Hazel Simmons. New classes include trigonometry by David Ivey and literature by Zidia Bethel. Charles Carey teaches agriculture. New staff feature Dorothy Graham Quentin North James Cash and Roseanne Anderson Edith Grant. Evelyn Mincy returns from sabbatical. Rebecca Walker patrols the campus and Frank Rivers becomes student welfare officer. Bettye J. Kelly serves as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culmer
Roswell
New Mexico
Hazel Simmons
Harold
David Ivey
Zidia Bethel
Charles Carey
New Faces
Dorothy Graham
Quentin North
James Cash
Cash
Bannerman
Roseanne Anderson
Edith Grant
Anderson
Grant
Evelyn Mincy
Indiana University
Rebecca Walker
Miami
Frank T. Rivers
Dorsey Jr. High
Bettye J. Kelly
PTA Council Workshop in Dade County Held
The Northwest Area Council of Dade County PTA met in a Friday workshop at Dorsey School auditorium with 42 attendees. Greetings were heard from president Mrs. Wilhelmina Sands. Leaders Charlotte F. Clark E Espy Johnson led discussions on goals membership and program planning with music led by Mrs. Rachal Pratt. County president Genesta Sweeting introduced reporter Anthony L. Simons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Area Council of Dade County Parent Teachers Association
Dorsey Senhorgh School
Peter Thompson
Wilhelmina Sands
Charlotte F. Clark
E. Espy Johnson
Preston
Rachal Pratt
Genesta Sweeting
PTA
Anthony L. Simons
Reorter
Bethune Elementary First Assembly Sets Tone For Harmony
Bethune Elementary held its first assembly with the principal urging harmony between pupils and teachers. Visiting teacher Frank Rivers PTA president Mrs Howell and cafeteria staff were introduced. Congratulations to Mary Nesbitt as cafeteria manager at Phyllis Wheatley. Elizabeth B Wallace joins cafeteria staff. Helen Jackson moves to Bunche Park HS. First PTA meeting scheduled for Tuesday Sept 17 at 8 in the cafetorium. Deepest sympathy extended to Mrs V Silve and Mrs Ann Rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rivers
PTA
Howell
Mary Nesbitt
Phyllis Wheatley
Elizabeth B. Wallace
Helen Jackson
Bunche Park
V. Silve
Ann Rivers
Northwestern PTA Meeting Seeks Stronger Member Turnout
Northwestern Senior High School PTA plans a September 16 meeting at 8 p.m. in the auditorium to boost child welfare efforts and surpass last year’s 338 of a 500 member goal. The group highlights seven new water fountains and a $100 Edwin Sapp scholarship awarded by the PTA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Senior High School
PTA
Edwin Sapp
G W Carver Elementary Hires New Staff And Practices New Methods
Frances Tucker reports on George Washington Carver Elementary beginning the school year with organized first-week activities. New secretarial assistant Anna Belle Smith joins Bernice Hunt, while teachers Connor Bullard and others train with methods from NYU, Tuskegee, Indiana A, and more. Students and staff travel for summer study and career development as the year opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Carver Elementary
Bernice Hunt
Anna Belle Smith
Mrs. Smith
Maedon Bullard
NYU
Annie Mae Jackson
Constance Moss
Mildred Washington
Mary McCray
Cliffonia Ross
Fla. A & M
Barbara Rayford
Indiana A
Gloria Murray
Carolina College
Marie House
Anna Smith
New York City
Altamese Guilford
Tempa
Valdosta
Grace McCraney
Tuskegee
Ala
Rosa Hutchinson
Nassau
Emanuel Fryar
St. Petersburg
Ocala
Lillian Mazon
Atlanta
Greensboro
Norfolk
Sallye Summers
Tampa
Alice Strapp
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Las Vegas
Alba Finlayson
Washington, D. C
Claudius Jones
North Carolina
Frances Tucker
Macdon
Bullard
Liberty City Elem Welcomes New Faculty and Students
Liberty City Elementary opens a new school year with new staff Miss Margaret Benton music and teachers Jackie Collier Hazel Levan Eunice Liberty joining grades third first fifth. First graders and new students enjoyed a welcoming assembly last Friday. Wishing speedy recoveries to ill faculty members E T Sands Gloria Lacey Annie Smith. PTA meets the second Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. First PTA meeting this month is Sept 17 at 8 p.m. Principal Alese K. Gill and reporter Alexine DeLancey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty City
Margaret Benton
Jackie Collier
Hazel Levan
Eunice Liberty
E. T. Sands
Gloria Lacey
Annie
Smith
PTA
Alese K. Gill
Alexine DeLancey
Brownsville Elementary Opens With Record Enrollment
In Dade County a new elementary school opens with 778 enrolled, prompting two new teachers. The school is at 5190 NW 24th Ave. Parents and citizens attend a meeting on Tuesday September 17 at 8 pm to organize the school and plan meming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dade County
TZ Jos
24Th Ave
Note to School Reporters About Copy Limits
A school news note states reporters must limit news to seven inches double spaced. News arriving after 5 p.m. Tuesday will be rewritten to fit.
New Junior High and Senior High Open in Opa Locka
Fast growing Opa Locka welcomes the first new Junior-Senior High School, opening this September with 610 students and 29 new classrooms. The $1,209,831 facility includes a library, cafeteria, gym, 12 special classrooms, and a 612 seat auditorium. Principal Charles D. Wyche, dean of girls Mrs. Juanita Hamberry, and dean of boys Manatee Banner lead a 26 member faculty. New hires include registrar Edith Washington and others in coaching, shop, homemaking, and band. The curriculum offers enrichment with band, chorus, general shop, homemaking and typing. The school will graduate its first class in 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opa Locka
Charles D. Wyche
Booker T. Washington High School
James McCall
Kindergarten Juanita's to reopen Tuesday in September
Juanita's Kindergarten reopens on Tuesday September 3 offering hot meals and transportation. For information call PL 4 1843 or visit 1500 NW 74th St. Juanita Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita
Juanita Jackson
Fellowship Tea by Pride of Miami No 102 OES
The Order of Eastern Star sponsor a Fellowship Tea on Sept 15 at 4 p.m. in the Masonic Temple 1742 Third Ave. The event benefits the United Masonic Enterprise. The Masonic family and the public are invited to attend for an afternoon of pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pride of
Miami
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Third Ave
United Masonic Enterprise
Card of thanks for Ellen Johnson Seymour
The family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness, cards, and flowers. Special thanks to Fifth Place neighbors for their floral piece, car donors, and Jackson Memorial Hospital staff along with Allen's Funeral Home. Listed relatives include Charles Bethel, Anna Major, Sarah Jones, John Johnson, Leta Johnson, Reubin Johnson and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Johnson Seymour
Fifth Place
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Allen’s
Charles A. Bethel
Brooklyn
Appreciation for Carrie B. Anderson Day Recognition
Mrs Carrie B Anderson expresses gratitude to Rev J B Blackwell and Greater Bethel AME Church leaders for flowers cards telegrams and a plaque given on Carrie B Anderson Day honoring 41 years of Cradle Roll and Junior Church service. She also thanks Irene Straughter Florida State Teachers Association for congratulatory telegram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Blackwell
Greater Bethel Ame
Marion Shannon
W. C. Rhetta
Mary V. Davis
Hattie Brace
Carrie B. Anderson
Irene Straughter
Florida State Teachers Association
N.W
Ist
Expression of Thanks for sympathy and service
Beulah Bradley and family extend heartfelt thanks for floral cards telegrams and letters of sympathy. Gratitude is expressed to Rev T C Kell and St Paul AM Church Antioch Baptist Church and the Daughters Elks No 769 and Bills of Elks for service during bereavement. Special thanks to Bains Mortuary for its considerate service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Kell
St. Paul AM Church
Antioch Baptist Church
Elks
Bills of Elks
Bain’s Mortuary
Beulah Bradley
Lee Ruth Davis
Ivory Lee Morgan
Rosetta Jackson
Etta Mae Reddick
Death of Mrs Lillie Ruth Davis at Jackson Memorial
Mrs Lillie Ruth Davis of 1728 NW 3rd court died at Jackson Memorial Hospital on Sept 6. She is survived by her husband, several children, her mother and other relatives. Funeral services set for Sept 14 at 2 p.m. at the Church of God with Elder Cohen officiating. Burial at Evergreen Cemetery. Repose at home from Saturday 7 a.m. until funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Ruth Davis
3Rd Court
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Church of God
Cohen
Evergreen Cemetery
Death notice for Jerue Davis at Jackson Memorial Hospital
Jerue Davis was pronounced dead on arrival at Jackson Memorial Hospital on Saturday September 7. He is survived by his wife Katie Davis, several children a sister and other relatives. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced over local radio stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerue Davis
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Katie Davis
Obituary for Francis J. J. Knowles of Elizabeth Street
Francis John Thomas Knowles of 3340 Elizabeth Street died September 6. A well known local citizen leaves his wife Theresa. Services Saturday at 2 p.m. at Beulah Baptist Church with Rev Ferguson officiating. Interment at Evergreen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomas Knowles
Elizabeth St
Theresa
Eic
Beulah Baptist Church
Rev. Ferguson
Evergreen
Knowles Family thanks for sympathy and service
Charles Knowles and family express gratitude for cards floral tributes and expressions of sympathy following the death and burial of their loved one Special thanks are due to Lincoln Fields frigare Allen Funeral Home and Independent Life Insurance Co for prompt efficient service The Knowles Family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Knowles
Frigare
Lincoln Fields
Allen Funeral Home
Independent Life Insurance Co
Knowles
Williams expresses gratitude for kindness after bereavement
Jack Williams and family thank friends and organizations including John Griffin and American Legion, Ladies Auxiliaries, Chapman Board, Phyllis Wheatley Art and Social Club, Blue Star Social Club for kindness after bereavement. They thank the church for the service and Range Funeral Home for their care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Williams
John Griffin
American Legion
Chapman Board
Phyllis Wheatley
Funeral services for Mariah Murray Dedden
Seniors funeral services for Mariah Murray Dedden who died September 6 at 1859 NW 56th Street will be held Sunday September 15 at Arcadia. She is survived by four children and no other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariah Murray Dedden
56Th St
Arcadia
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PTA Council
G. W. Carver Elem
ELEM
Brownsville
Bunche Elementary
Anna Major
Sarah A. Jones
John H. Johnson
Jacksonville
Leta Johnson
Bahamas
Reubin Johnson
John Wesley Bradley
Francis
Toh
Spress
3Rd Ave
Pia
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