The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 27, 1952, Page 6

ene Page 6 Tite KEY WEST CITIZEN Saturday, December 27, 1952 COLORED COMMUNITY NEWS WINIFRED SANDS JOHNSON, Editor Local Boy Does Outstanding Work In Aiding Other People Here begins the story of Frank Pinder which I shall have to carry in at least three issues. “The only kind of war we seek is the good old fight against‘man’s ancient enemies - poverty, disease, hunger, and illiteracy.” The story which follows consti- tutes a “battle report” from the continent of Africa, selecting as an example, “Liberia.” Almost ten years ago, work be- gan in the little Republic of Liber- ia on the west coast of Africa, which we now recognize as a pilot project for the Point Four Pro- gram, Until recently most Ameri- cans knew little about Liberia. ‘They may have learned from their history books that it had been co- Jonized by Negro freedmen from the United States. Since then the ties between the two countries have become strong. When the African settlement de- elared itself an independent nation in 1847, it adopted a constitution and a governmental structure mo- deled closely after our own. The official language is English though most of the tribal people speak their own .dialects. In 1943, the legislature sanctioned the use of the United States dollar as Li- beria’s currency. During World War II thousands of Americans passed through Li- beria on the way to North Africa or the Middle East. A few hun- dred took part in building or guarding the airfield and the free port of Monrovia. They and some of their fellow citizens back in the United States began to understand the importance of Liberia in the family of democratic nations. The African country that lies closest to the shores of Brazil Liberia is a necessary link in air communi- cations between the United States, Africa, and the Near. East. Two of Liberia’s crops, rubber and red palm oil, are “strategic” materials. During 1943, when our sources of rubber in the Far East had been almost entirely cut off, we received 31,000 tons of rubber - half of our supply - from Liberia. Other pro- duets that are important are iron, lumber, cocoa, and coffee. After seeing some of the work of American technicians, the Gov- ernment of Liberia asked coopera- tion. in developing its.country, A Ui ites Health Mission and s Economic Mission dn the cow in 1944. It Ecotiomic Mission that brou; ‘rank Pinder to the coun- try and“ get him on the first of his many expeditions to villages and tribes deep in the jungle. When Pinder came to Liberia he observed that the country did not grow enough food for its popu- lation of around a million people. He knew that most of them did not have enough to eat to keep them healthy. He found out that there was a “hungry 'season” dur- ing which starvation came very elose to many people. He went Willia Ses DOUGLASS SCHOOL CHORUS SINGS AT NAVAL HOSPITAL The Douglass School Chorus ap- peared as guest artists at the an nual Christmas party of the Naval Hospital, Monday, December 15, 1952. Their inspiring program consist | ed of beautiful Christmas carols and several other selections sung | as encores. Kenneth Carey and Willie C. Hig- gins were enthusiastically received by the large crowd. The chorus members and their director, Mrs. Doris Miller, enjoy- ed the ride to the hospital and the delicious repast served affer the program. The group also appeared on the program of the sixtieth anniver- sary of Trinity Presbyterian Church on Sunday, December 14, DEATHS Calvin, Ellis, age 5 months and twenty-seven days, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Whitehead of 306 Angela Street, died on December 12, 1952. John Jones, age 54, home ad- dress unknown, died on December 18, 1952. James Alfred Adams died on December 21, 1952. The deceased resided on Howe Street. SICK Mr. Michael Jones of 701 Tho- mas Street who has been indis- posed for the past seven weeks is feeling much better. Mr. Victor Tynes of 811 Thomas Street continues to be ill. Mrs, Marian Saunders of 807 Megay Street is still among the sick. out with the full support and co- operation of the Government of Liberia which had long been con- cerned about the food problem. To deal with the hard facts, he had a sack of seed corn and a few simple farming tools. This was not Pinder’s first ex- perience in helping people to help themselves. Born some forty years before in Key West, Florida, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pinder and brother of Miss Mal- vise Pinder who still resides in Key West, at a time when most boys in that town grew ‘up to wring a precarious living from the sea, Pinder turned to the soil... . Watch for a continuance of this m Strachan In His Newly most inspiring topic in at least two more issues. : Finished Home I Will Speak At Douglass School Mr. Rogers Terry, son of Mr. Edward Terry and the late Mrs. Avis Terry, arrived in the city on Monday, December 22nd from Hai- ti via New York City. Mr. Terry attended Douglass High School through the 7th grade after which the entire family mov- ed to Boston, Massachusetts where he completed his high school course at the Roxbury Memorial School. Mr. Terry was an Episcopalian jby faith until 1938 when workers for the Watchtower began calling on him. He was inspired by their talks and in that year accepted the faith; continuing in same until 1941 in the city of Boston. Grow- ing daily in the faith as preached by the Watchtower, he moved to New York City. In New York City, Mr. Terry |bace a Pioneer in witnessing for the Lord. In 1946, he moved to Norfolk, Virginia where he coztinued wit- nessing for the Lord and winning converts to his belief. Growing stronger in the faith day by day and desiring to be better prepared to witness for the Lord, Mr. Terry went to the Watch- tower College in South Lansing, New York. After completing his course, he was then sent on a circuit through the states of South Carolina, Georgia and Flerida. He remained in this area until 1949 when he was sent to the Negro Republic of Haiti. Life in the Republic of Haiti was quite an experience for Mr. Terry. Nothing but a true love of God and his fellowmen could have j}made him endure such hardships. A Watchtower missionary is giv- en nothing but his food and shelter. He must provide the other neces- sities of life through his own in- genuity. You can imagine just what a task this must be in a country like Haiti where poverty, ignorance, and superstition pre- vail. To hear Mr. Terry speak of poverty, the ignorance, and super- stition that prevail there would bring tears to your eyes. One could hardly believe that people so close to the greatest country (United States) on the face of the earth could be so different. Their reli- gion is one that they brought from Africa. It deals with superstition and the continuous invocation of evil spirits. Yet, even under these conditions, Mr. Terry was able to win converts to Jesus Christ and to eke out a living for three years (1949-1952). In talking with Mr. Terry, I was forced to say, ‘Here is one who remembers his Creator in the days of his youth.” Now in Key West, on a short visit, he wants to speak to you on a subject that has the whole world troubled, “What Has Hap- pened to Morals?” This lecture will be given in the auditorium of Douglass school on Sunday, December 28, 1952. Doors jwill be opened at 1:30 p. m., but the meeting (one hour in duration) will not start until 2:00 p. m. Won’t you come out and hear him? I promise you that your time will not be wasted, He is one of us - our own Key West boy. ‘Raleigh, North Carolina Message Even though this message is a little late, you may save it as a guide for all your Christmas giv- ing in the future. At this time of the year, most of us are baffled and bewildered. We are wondering just what we may give, to whom must we give, and will we received a gift of equal value in return. My.dear friends, have you ever stopped to consider that such an attitude destroys the real spirit of Christmas? Give as Jesus gave. Give your self; you will find much joy in it. Think of the thousands of un- fortunate people who have no material things to give, who are destitute, living under most ad- verse conditions, deprived of shel- ter, food, and clothing. Can we not give to these? Can we not give them a “Care” package? To whom can we give? Think of the stricken, thousands of polio, tuberculosis, heart, and many other victims. Can we not contri- bute to these funds so that others may find a little hope, a little happiness? While we are thinking of giving gifts in order to receive a return, let us think of the thousands of boys and girls who are wondering whether or not Santa will come to Shanty town. It would be nice, (Don’t you think?) to send him through our gifts. Yes, Christmas is a time for giving. But let us give a gift that will do the greatest good, a gift from the heart. PERSONALS The town is rife with visitors. Included in the college crowd are Betty Lou Neely and Patricia Fer- guson Xavier University. New Or- leans, Louisiana; Lillian Alice Pon, Alice Edwards, Louis Thomas, Fla. A. and M. College, Tallahassee, Florida; Olga Leggett, Bethune- Cookman College, and Verdell Trotter and Betty Towns, St. Au- gustine College, Raleigh, North Carolina. Mrs. Neda Williams and little son, Harold Jr., are now making their home in Key West with their husband and father, respectively, Harold Williams, Sr., electrical contrator, at 409 Julia Street. Mr. and Mrs. Henry McKinney were in the city over the week- end. Private 1st Class Ralph Welters is visitng his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Welters. Ralph is stationed at Fort Camp- bell, Kentucky. Miss Joyce Neely of 720 Gal- veston Lane is visiting her mother, Mrs. Eureka Neely during the holi- day season. Miss Neely is a student at Be- thune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida, Mrs. Virginia Kerr Dames of is the house guest of Mrs. Vandelean Ed- wards, 714 Windsor Street. Mrs. Dames will be in the city until the middle of March, Mrs. Beatrice Bain Moore of San Diego, California is visiting her family. Her address is 223 Eneas Lane. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Baker of Bur- lington, New Jersey are visiting their relatives during the Yule season. Mrs. Baker is the former Ivadelle Kelly. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Liely are | in town. Address, 909 Emma Street. |0f the late Corporal Henry R:| ,. P. F. C. Edward Weech, hus- |band of Mrs. Mary Burrows and }son of Mrs. Eleanor Riou Stanton is in the city for fifteen days. During the Orange Blossom Clas- sic, Mrs. Julia Riou was in Miami as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Henry | McKinney. } | Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Johnson of Miami, Florida are the guests of their relatives, the Samuel Wel- | ters at 222 Eneas Lane. H pac | RESTAURANT Food at All Times 801 THOMAS STREET Tropical Yat Cleaners 714 Thomas Street . Tt. Key V’==' & oe | Citizen Staff Photo AMONG THE MANY distinguished visitors in the city over the weekend of Dec. 13 attending the V.F.W.-American Legion Dedication Exercise were, reading from left to right, A. Baker, 10th Divisional Commander, 11th District, Coconut Grove, Florida; Mrs. Susan Harris, 11th Dis- trict Department Committeewoman, Miami, Florida and John L. Reece, Past 11th District Com- mander, Department of Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. History Of VFW; American Legion Walter R. Mickens Post No. 6021, V. F. W. obtained its charter on March 3, 1946 with the first commander being Alphonso Dean. The Post was named after Walter R. Mickens, who was killed in action in World War II. William Weech Post No. 168, America Legion, obtained its char- ter on June 27, 1946 with the first commander being Earl McGee. The Post was named after William Weech who was a Veteran of World War I. Later on in 1946, the two Posts together secured a five year lease on the Dixie Hall building on White- head Street, which had been pre- viously used as a USO for Colored | of servicemen in Key West. The two Posts then proceeded to operate a clubhouse in this building for members and their guests. The two organizations like any other organization did not succeed without a struggle. There were times when less determined young men would have been discouraged. But, under capable leadership, they carried on. In 1951, -the Posts acquired a tract of land situated on Emma Street next to the Lincoln Thea- ter, for the purpose of erecting a future Post Home. On August 2, 1951, the ground was broken, and construction of the building | started. Most of the work was done | by the membership. Carpenters, | bricklayers, plumbers, electricians | men of all occupations pitched in | to do their part. However, all of this could not | have been accomplished by the- ship alone. If it were not for con- tributions by non-members, the! patronage of the public in our business and other worthwhile help along the way, we could not have had this magnificent building. THANKS We, the members of the family Carey, take this method of ex- pressing thanks to those who were so kind to us during our recent bereavement. To those who rendered words and cards of sympathy, donated floral pieces and cars, the offi- Liquor Store 504 Petronia Street Phone 2-6432 MANT'S BAR MANI PEREZ — Prop. 316 Petronia Street Phone z:.272 Raymond’s Visit Recalls Memories Visiting Mr. John Williams of Julia Street over the weekend after | an absence of many years is Mr. | Michael Thomas Raymond, fami- liarly known as Dr. Raymond. Mr. Raymond, the father of Ma- garet Raymond of Tampa, Florida, and the late Alfred Raymond, may not be remembered by the younger set, but to the children on their way to Douglass School about fif- teen years ago, he was quite a | character. You may recall hat he} operated a printing press on Ange- la Street near Whitehead and often | functioned as a dentist. Children found quite a bit of! pleasure in peeping in through the open door - much ‘to the annoyance Dr, Raymond. I know that many of you will be quite surprised to see him and that you have often wondered whether or not he was still among the living. Well, he is very much alive and as amusing as ever. MISS PARKER WEDS | CORPORAL CURRY | Mrs. Marie Doles wishes to an nounce the marriage of her daugh | ter, Miss Barbara Parker to Cor- | poral Curry, son of Mrs. Margaret Curry, is Kissimmee, Florida on December 6, 1952. Mrs. Curry who is a teacher in the Elementary school of Kissim mee, Florida, completed her hi school work at Douglass Hi Sehool, Key West, Florida and her college work at Bethune Cookman ' College, Daytona Beach, Florida. Corporal Curry, a veteran of the |Korean War completed, his educa- |tion at Douglass. Mr. and Mrs. Curry are now |spending their honeymoon in Ha- |vana, Cuba. | ciating pastor, and the Key West | |Undertaking Company, we extend a special thanks. Mr. and Mrs. John Carey and Family. Sands & Williams Licensed Electrical Contractors 316 AMELIA STREET Phone 2-2700 805 Emma Street Phone 2-6642 Imperial Bar & Package Store 1103 Whitehead Street Phone 2-5461 Betrothal Told Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Welters, 903 Thomas Street, announce the engagement and approaching mar- riage of their daughter, Miss Bar- bara Fanchon Welters to Mr. Ber- nard Mingo, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Mingo, Sr., Apt. 6 Fort Village. The bride elect is a graduate of St. Francis de Sales High School, Rock Castle, Virginia, and is now a junior at Florida A. and M. College, Tallahassee, Florida. The groom to be is a Veteran of World War II. The wedding will take place at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church on a date to be announced. JOYCE EDWARDS TO BE SATURDAY BRIDE Sunday, December 21, 1952, 1 |was most pleasantly surprised by |feceiving an invitation through the mail that read thus: “Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Edwards request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Miss Joyce Edwards to Corporal corge W. Mingo, United States Army, son of Mrs. Lurlean Mingo on Saturday, December 27, 1952 at &30 p.m. — Trinity Presby- terian Church.” Congratulations Joyce. Your marriage is the culmination of a courtsh'p that has been beautiful n its endurance. Marcia’s Place GROCERIES & SUNDRIES Open Until 11 P.M. 313 TRUMAN AVE, Ph. 2-2249 Juan Sorriano 1011 White Street | “SAT and GROCERIES | | i £. 90K’S BEER, WINE, SANDWICHES 314 Petronia Street Package Store 309 PETRONIA STREET Phone 2-9400 Modern Cleaners 701 Thomas Street Blanche Jones, Prep. Organization Is Recalled Nothing can better remind ene of the length of time that the Colored VFW Unit has survived than recalling an article which ap peared in “The Kev West Citizen* a few years back, exact date, . May 5, 1946. “A Colored Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary post has been or ganized today. Known as Post Ne. 6021, Mickens VFW, .the organiza: tion has 16 Colored members, wae were installed by national, state and city VFW officers. In Key West over the weekend for the installation were Mra, Evelyn Anfinson. post department president; Wave Myrtle Briggs, national council member; Myrtle Vann, president-elect of the fourth district, and Ione Howe, district secretary. Officers of Post No. 3911, South- ernmost auxiliary, particiapted ia the installation. The Colored members are as follows: Mrs. Marie Welters, pre- sident; Mrs. Annie Lowery, vice president: Miss Miriam Core Roberts, color bearer No. 3; Mrs. Ethel Thomas, color bearer No. 4; Mrs. Bertha Kelly, treasurer; Mrs. Agnes Albert, chaplain; Mrs. Rosa Dean; Miss Viola Welters, guard; and Mrs. Agnes Albert and Mrs. Bertha Bowe, patriot instructors,” SPORTS SHORTS In the Coaches - Principals Meet- ings held on Saturday, glass in 1948 from school in New Smyrna, Florida. Under the tutorship of Dean, Douglass started football and basketball teams many years. As a result of diligent work, interest has grown in sports in Douglass. Coach Dean deserves a pe the back for his fine Douglass “Tigers” football tea! is the champ of the second teams in the twelve team ference. The boys’ basketball team beat the Navy Five 29 to 23 on Friday, December 22, 1952. 728 Simonton Street Phone 2-6222 Van Dyke Barber Shop 1015 THOMAS STREET GROCERIES & MEATS 632 Whitehead Street Phone 2-6342 The Peach Pool Room TH WHITEHEAD STREST PHONE 26942