The Key West Citizen Newspaper, March 28, 1953, Page 7

Seturdey, March 28, 1953 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Page 7 COLORED COMMUNITY NEWS WINIFRED SANDS JOHNSON, Editor 2-2826 Nat'l Speech Arts Assoc. To Hold @enference of the National Asso- of Dramatic and Speech will hold its 17th Annual 1g at Florida A and M Col- on March 29-31, according to iph Edmonds, Ccirector of at the college. An inter- drama and speech associa- NADSA is composed largely directors of drama and teach- of speech in the Negro High Schools and Colleges of the South, ‘ew memberships have come the Northern states. How- er, since it became national in , it has received tremendous ition through colleges, com- mi groups and high schools, ‘The theme of the conference this year is “Drama, Speech and Humanities.” The program consist of panel discussions of topics relating to the placement of the dramatic and speech arts in their rightful positions in the newly awakening humanities and general education programs in collages and school systems. In a to the discussions, there will vege held the annual play festival. Drama groups from the leading colleges wili present 12 one-act Tisis one three act play, and a chil ’s play. Consultants for the conference will include Dr. i Fagin, ite Professor rama and pee Literature at John Hop- kiss University, and Dr. Samuel FF ee pH 333 WILLIAMS’ VARIETY STORE 205 JULIA STREET Will Always Satisfy 0, K. SHOE SHOP Men's Work and Dress Shoes SHOE REPAIR JOHN E. LUCEY | SHOES FOR MEN $9.95 STYLE .. . for young men of all ages. QUALITY ... that assures you of outstanding shoe performance. Select your favorite style now from our compleie “We Fit The Hard To Fit” S10 Ploming St. Key West, Fie. Whee in Miami Visit Our Store At 308 NE. Tot. St. Conference At Famcee Selden, Director of the famous Carolina Playmakers. A special feature of the speech panels will be discussion on Speech Correction by Dr. Robert Gates, State Department of Edu- cation, State of Fiorida. Dr. Gates completed his B. S. in Physical Educaticn in 1947, but instead of entering teaching as a coach, the usual pattern, he con- tinued on at Syracuse and in 1948 Mrs. E. J. Perry Meets With Admiral Duke Mrs. Ethel June Perry met with Admiral Duke on March 25, at 1:30 p. m. to the Navy Wives Club No. 114 on the cri- tical housing shortage in Key West. Mrs. Perry presented Admiral Duke a ‘ona a Negro Naval persona‘ con- fronted with. Admiral Duke and Mrs. Perry talked about the ingdequate Places that service men’s {gmi- lies have to put by es pec? the high they have Pay. Admiral Duke gave Mts. Perry this” statemesit: “There will be another Negro housing project for Navy personnel end it will be near completion by the end of earned his Master’s in the super- | 53 vision of special children. During his Syracuse days, Dr. Gates combined his classroom instruc- tion with actual field work in special education. problems. In May, 1949, he joined the Hillsborough County School Sys- tem (Tampa) as coordinator of Special Educational Services for the county. Several thousand youngsters were screened for ser- vice in the Hillsborough program and with the help of local admin- istrative officers and instruction- al personnel, the program be- came recognized as one of the best programs of its type in the state. Womans Society Presents Program The Presbyterian Woman’s Soc- iety will present its program at the service held cn Palm Sunday at 7 p. m. Readings with emphasis on “Evangelism” will be rendered and the Community Choral Sing- ers under the direction of Miss Mercedes Hannibal will furnish the music. The Usher's Board will attend this service in a body. The girls sponsored the decoration. The public is cordially invited to attend this service. Sunday School —— 9:30 a. m. Morning Worship’ Service 11:0 a. m, SHORTY’S BAR Under New Management 632 Whitehead Street 416 Petronia Street Air Conditioned Modern Cleaners 701 Thomas Street Blanche Jones, 24 HOUR SERVICE We Have To Vacate and Are Selling All MDSE. AT CUT PRICES Esther & Bill's 76 DUVAL STREET | Uncalled for Suits, |) '| Pants, Shoes, Fans, Watches, Radios & Cam eras FOR SALE CHEAP Bill's Pawn Shop TW DUVAL STREET EASTER IS JUST Mrs. Perry thanked Admiral Duke for the interview, baving been thoroughly satisfied with his remarks, It will take the combined ef- forts of all involved in order to reach a solution in this critical problem. Mrs. Jones Deserves To Be Commended Mrs. Blanche Jones, owner and operator of the “Modern Clean- ers” establishment, needs to be commended for the wonderful job she is doing in her business. Operating a cleaners’ establish- ment of which anyoné t well be proud, Mrs. Jones twen- ty-four hours of se! . She has a sufficient number of helpers to assure satisfactory work. The public is cordially invited to drop in and visit this modern center which is loacated at 701 Thomas Street. There you will find modérn and up-to-date equip- ment, CLUB NOTES Navy Wives Club No, 114 met at the home of Mrs. Minnie Steele, a ai se sae ed Chief Robert le ier tures of the beautifully gowned gals, wives of the men in blue.. A delicious snack in the Pan-) amanian style was served by the hostess and films of Mas oe! types were shown by Chief l¢. ‘The Navy wives are planning a picnic for the club on April 12, at one of the Naval Station lor, Wednesday, March 25, 8:00 p. m. Florence Fry, Publicity Report- MEAT ond GROCERIES A WEEK AWAY GRACE WALKER SHOES FOR WOMEN EXCLUSIVELY aT A 44 DUVAL STREET ppelrouth’s Shoe Center PHONG 2.2532 Air-Conditioned For Your Comfort SPEAK AT FAMCEE— local insurance executives addressed the student body of the Flor- ida A. and M. College recently during noon assembly on opportunities in the field of life insur- ance. In the above photo (left to right) H. Manning Efferson, dean of administration, who intro- duced the guests; J. T. Collier, district manager, Afro-American Life Insurance company; Mrs. C, M. Gibson, district manager, Central Life Insurance company; S. F. Howell, district manager Atlanta Life Insurance company, and the Rev. G. W. Armster, pastor, St. James CME Church, who gave the invocation—Staff Photo by. H. Jones of Famcee. Sunset Royals Group Active The Sunset Royals: Club is one of the most active organizations of its kind in the city. This athle- tie and sovial group of young men can be contacted in order to carry out any program or con- tribute to any worthy cause. The community should know the young men who are members \the Community of this worthy group and with this in mifid, the roster is here presented. Silas Saunders — President Raymond Poiter — Vice Pre- sident Clifton Lassiter — Secretary Gerlad Fisher — Assistant Sec- retary Fred Rolle — Treasurer ‘ Robert F. Smith, Jr. — Busi- ness Manager Alphonso Bailey Busingss Manager Eugene Lassiter — Chaplain Bernard Mingo — Reporter John Sands — Dean. of Pledges Alphevs Dean — Assistant Dean of Pledges Peter Valdez — Parliamentar- Assistant ign Henry Scott — Master of Arms Joseph Poitier — Arms Deputy Manuel Raymond — Mediator William Garcia — U.-S. Army. Herman Mears: U.-S. Army Edward Scott — U.S. Army GOOD GRACIOUS GRANNY Look forward to the announce- .|ment of the presentation of the three act farce to be given by the Sunset Royals. This drama which is now in its second week of practice is under the direction of Sister Myrtle Catherine and oe F. Smith, Jr. e cast will be announced at a later date. Miss Shirely Butler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. baboig ot baer of 731 Elizabeth Street celebra' her 13th birthday with a party on Friday, March 20. Little Glenn Hayes celebrated his third birthday with a party at ler on Tues- day, March 24, at 5:00 p. m. DELUXE 19 WHITEHEAD STREE Special 1-Day Service c ind Pressing ort rok ‘31.00, $1.25, $1.50 Suits (Specie!) $1.50 OVERCOATS $1.50 REG. SERVICE SUITS, COATS, DRESSES $1.00 PLAITED SKIRTS 75¢ to $1.00 | | | Street is somewhat improved this | — 805 Emma Street Phone 2-6642 Ladies’ Auxiliary Elects Officers The Ladies’ Auxiliary of the |No. 6021, held its annual election lof officers at the Community Center on Thursday, March 26, at 8 p. m. is The names of the officers will appear in next week’s issue of| this paper. Musical Tea At St. Peter’s rendered by St. Peter’s Church: z Musical Tea Palm Sunday, March 29, 1953 Opening Hymn — All Glory Laud and Honor — Audience Prayer — Father Reece Vocal Solo — The Lord’s Pray- er — Miss Mary Matchett Vocal Selections — 150th Psalm — Louis Lewandowsky; A Legend —. Peter Tschaikowsky — Dou- glass High School Chorus Instrumental Selection — Miss Doretha Curry Vocal Selections — St. Paul’s Young Peoples Service League Instrumental Selections — Mr. William. Roberts ™ Vocal “Selections. — Children Don’t Get Weary; The Palms — J. B. Faure — Douglass High School “Chorus Instrumental Selection — The Rosary Ethelbert Nevin —Mrs, Doris Miller Vocal Selections — Were You There and They Are Nailed to the Cross — —!sland City Male Chorus Hymn ——~ Ride On! Ride On! —Audience Talk '— The Significance of the Occassion — Sister Myrtle Cath- erine, C. T, Remarks — Father Reece, Don’t forget the St. Joseph's Aid Society’s Annual Easter Pa- rade, Easter Monday, April 6. Parade will start from St. Joseph's Hall. Prizes will be giv- en, Mrs. Virginia Pettus spent two jdays in Key West, visiting) \friends and renewing acquaint-| ances. Don't forget the Red Cross) | Drive. If you haven’t taken out} a membership, do so as soon as | possible. The Woman's Auxiliary of St Peter's Church is sponsoring a Lenten Tea on Sunday, March 22 at 4:30 at St. Peter's Parish Hall Victor Tynes of 811 Thomas | week. | MANI PEREZ — Prop. 316 Petronia Street Phone 2-9272 Hat Cleaners 714 Thomas Street Key West, Fic. Hats Made and Seid PANATAAS and FELTS V. F. W., Walter Mickens Post! The following program will be | V.F.W. Elects New Officers |. As a result of the election held | by the Veterans of Foreign Wars | Walter R. Mickens Post No. 6021. | March 17, 1953, at the Post Home 803 Emma Street, the following! officers were elected: Commander — Lang B. Milian! Senior Vice Commander Louis C. Smith Junior Vice Commander Franklin J. Russell Quartermaster — Audley Cash Post Advocate — Jim E. Stal- lings Chaplain — John E. Mounts Post Trustee for (2) three years |— Eugene R. Roberts Post Trustee for (1) one year |— Isaac Fisher COP 25 WINS FITHOUT basketball team of the Auxiliary Gives Lenten Tea On Sunday, March 22, 1953, the Woman’s Auxiliary Club of St. ee oe a The following program was. ren- What The and lin Hooper Pianist — Miss Mercedes Han- nibal Mistress of Ceremonies — Mrs. Venora Mingo Large Increase {n First Grade A thirty-five per cent increase | ver last year was shown in ‘irst grade” registration on Wed- | xesday, March 25. Tt was very gratifying to see how parents turned out with their cbildren, especially the fathers. The following mothers assisted the teachers. in registering the youngsters: Mrs. Wallace Cole- man, Mrs. Henry Beckom, Mrs. Paul Richardson, Mrs. Irving Ca- rey, Sr., Mrs. James Henderson and Mrs. Dean. Mrs. Roberts, supervisor of Those attending the Tea were Miss Enid Thompsen, Earl Me- Gee, George Cambridge, Mra, Irene Hannibal, Mrs. Viola Mam uel, Mrs. Leoncia Crimmings, Mrs. Wilhelmina Bain, Mrs. Mere Scag emer aa Annie Lows ery, Mrs. Alice Wallace, Miss Geraldine Mingo, Miss Cecilig Ellis, Mrs. Virginia Burgohy, Mr, “jand Mrs. Hancel Strachan, Mra. Zerlina Reckley, Mrs. Winifred $. Johnson, Mrs. Grace Butler, Miss Costella Pedican, Mrs. Lou Pedi can, Miss Marie L. Ashe, Miss Dorothy C. Williams, Mrs. James P. Lloyd, John Ashe, Leroy Lloyd, Miss Helen Johnson, Miss Jac queline Pla, Mrs. Dorothy Hannk bal, Miss Alfonsine Laurie, Miss Lenore Laurie, Mrs. Geneva Wak ton, Miss Ernestine Adderly, Mrs, Almenus C. Dean, Mrs. Annie Me . Call, Miss Phyllis Marie Hanni- bal, Miss Betty Sawyer, Robert Hannibal, Father John Reece, Jr., Alfred Cole! .| Mrs. Georgianna Valdez, Joseph Hannibal, Rev, A. F. Hooper, — Rev. A. Frank-| Miss Marjorie Rolle, Miss Virla Rolle, Mrs. Viola Strachan, Mrs, Miriam Hannibal, Mrs. Elaine Thompson, Miss Rosalie Valdez, Mrs. Jerlina Forbes, Mrs. Eliza beth Dean and John L. Stevens, Easter Parade On April 6th Don’t forget ‘the Easter Parade on Easter Monday, April 6. Pa- rade will start from St. Joseph's Hall at 4 p. m. and will end at the Community Center where prizes will be awarded for the most beautiful basket. Tickets are on sale and re freshments are free. This parade is sponsored by the Catholic Aid Society. Mr. John Gates of Whitehead Street remains on the sick list. talk to the parents or their duties to beginning children. Mrs, Sawyer, county nurse, was Elementary Instruction for Mon- roe County’ gave an _ inspiring present to answer questions per- taining to health. T IN MARCH TO STATE CLASS B TITLE—The Baby Rattle: A and M College Demonstration High School ended the "53 cay season with a record of 25 wins gnd no setbacks including the State Class B championship. The squad was coached by C. A. Montgomery, a Famcee graduate. First row, left to right, Pat Davis, Raymond Baker, Troy Springer, Willie Peterson, and Lucius Davis. Top row, left to right, James Stanley, Herbert Edwards, Marcelleus Long, Dennis Jefferson and Robert Russ.—Staff Photo by H. Jones of Famcee. Rev. A. B. McCall ‘Returns Monday Rey. A. B. McCall, pastor of James Missionary Baptist Church, located at 312 Olivia Street, between Thomas and Whitehead Streets, returned from the “State Convention” held at) Plant City, Florida, on Monday, | March 23. Rev. A. B. McCall reported an Ready Club St Ever These club meetings are beld on the first and third Wednesdays of each montb. Mexwell Shavers. president Willie M. Summers, secretary | GROCERIES & MEATS] Phone 26342 ihspirational session. The best news, however, is this: the State Convention and the Mission Baord | have paid off the mortgage held | ppy to say rs of being certainly sident of the State Convention; Dr. E. Armster, chairman of the State Board; Deacon Glancy Johnson, chairmen of the Trustee Board; Deacon Rufus Broom- field, chairman of the Deacos Board; Rev. A. B. MeCall, pastor of St. James Missionary Baptist Church and Jessie Sawyer, clerk, Mrs. Ellie McBee, reporter. MAXWELL SHAVERS. secretary of Union Lodge 5 A. M., gug Ciipries Spnds, senior warden of the axmw tien, stows WHR cake Comme - erating tee 108 “Anis sary” of several members, among whom is Maxweil