The Key West Citizen Newspaper, February 27, 1954, Page 7

Seturday, February 27,1954 THE KEY WEST CITIZE! Page 7) ’ Queen Of Hearts COLORED COMMUNITY NEWS WINIFRED SANDS JOHNSON, Editor 228% Miss Ellison ‘Will Appear Tn Concert | Key Westers will have the pri-| |vilege of hearing one of the great- jest contralto singers to come on |the American scene in many a) yéar. Young, vibrant and well-| jtrained, this gifted artist has giv-| jen concerts in many states of this) country and has traveled and giv- en performances in Canada and South America. The young lady is none othter than Miss Dorothy Ellison, a na- }tive of Atlanta, Georgia, who will appear in concert at the Key West High School Auditorium Tuesday, March 2, under the sponsorship of} Douglass High School. The following statement will give some idea as to the type of work done by Miss Ellison | “America’s great contralto, Do-| rothy Ellison, the young beautiful! singer who made her triumphant) debut in the great city (Vancouv-| er) is the greatest voice I have heard in oyer thirty-five years.”"—| Stanely Bleigh, critic, Vancouver,| B. C. Sun. | Not only is Miss Ellison fast be- coming famous for her vibrant} voice and dramatic ability but she has the gift of projecting her per- sonality across the footlights. Out-} Mrs. Benjamin McKenzie of Valdez (left), son of Mrs. Edna ‘Experienced Army Men Lideineiteacaie*a A aap International Law ‘Course To Be Offered At A&M TALLAHASSEE — A course in international law will be offered next semester in the college of law of Florida A and M Univer- * |sity, Thomas M. Jenkins, acting #@ (dean has announced. In considering the urgent neces- sity for this course Dean Jenkins \said, “Lack of factual and legal information concerning the “fami- ly” of nations either breeds apa- thy or superficial enthusiasm that ily turns to discouragement. “Teaching students and adults international law will have a pro- found bearing on the fulfillment of lour highest ideals of peace and “= | progress. Furthermore this law has TWO OF OUR YOUNG MEN who have been with the Army for quite a time are William McKenzie (right), son of Mr. and Amelia Street, and Benancio Howard of Fort Village. Mc- Kenzie is with the band and Valdez with the pajrol. Seventh Day Adventists to G | | has every possible advantage that science can give to the blind who must live in a world that sees. Through this column | am ask- ing every citizen to contribute to the Delores Disgdiertt Fund so | | | that she will not have to dwell in | darkness. Remember that if white friends had not contributed to the Cora Lee Hunter Fund, she never would |have been the beneficiary of $10,- | | In conclusion this is America |where citizens of all colors and creeds join in the common cause. Help little white Delores so that she may see again. Send or carry all contributions The Key West Citizen office, 603 reene Stdeet. Bazaar Is Held By Zion AME Ushers Board Just to remind you: If you didn’t attend the bazaar held in the base- ment of Zion A. M. E. Church Feb- ruary 24, 25, and 26, you really missed a time of your life. We sold everything you could mention. For instance, there was the “Choir booth” with Mrs, Grace \Spicer ser¢ing hot dogs any jone liked; Mrs, William Austin of the “Star of Zion Club” with some} lof the best cake you ever tasted style and some of the b-e-s-t homemade, of course; M Bain serving i Ste- wardess Board”—so. hot and. full of lime she couldn't make enough candy, Rui to fill the orders—not to mentian the French fries fried by Mrs. Vie- lorine Roberts for the Ushers Board.| She really knew what she was doing. Community-wide Clean-up health and sanitation. An orderly, Has Mounted ic in control of rodents, mosquitoes, munity clean-up program covering |"*5 sown 50. | licited the aid of other fraternal, It is particularly noteworthy that these organizations at a meeting ed a collection among Negro citi- already pledged their coopera- operation will prove a success, lows Club, Regular Deluxe Club, St. and Willing Workers Club. Church of God, Friendship Baptist the Monroe County Health Depart- workmen to assist in getting the trict, volunteered such assistance will lend technical assistance ii Midwives All midwives and expectant moth- Movies and interesting discus- before the meeting is scheduled so ACME And if you don’t think Mrs. Hilda McGee can bake a ham or make} a ham sandwich, you should have ¢;, been there to buy one. Drive Set By Elks Lodge 610 General clean-up is the first step {<<< Soe neta co here hoog tae well-kept premises has a good ef- fect on owner and tenant, as well as the neighborhood. It is also bas- To $10,600 and flies. eee It is really inspiring to know that oe corgre tt lbp Lote a Little Cora Lee Hunter’s eye fund “ity The new total is $10,600. From} . a eee mi ceilia all over the country and especially | undertaking, Lodge No, 610 has so-| from South Florida, money came./ social and church organizations, |* ™OP€Y order for $11.53 was sent The clean-u from Key West by Mrs. Ann S. siden tat ta rAiapochesocblorranilerl who explained it represent-| The following organizations have| 1¢ is the hope of all that the eye |however, if it is not a success or bs “jenn featlet Church, St doctors decide it is hopless to per-, John Lodge, V. F. W. Regular Fel. form it, the fund will assure she! Peters Church, Pallb. arers Lodge, Masons Lodge, Presbyterian Chureh, Trinity Wesleyan Church Also participating are the G. S. 0. Club, Zion A. M. E. Church, Bethel A. M, 3. Church, Newman Church, Church, Women Civic Club, the City of Key West, Monroe County Anti-Mosquito Control District and ment. City Manager, Victor Lang, pled- ged the use of City equipment and collected refuse to the city dump. William Warner, Director of the Monroe County Anti-Mosquito Dis- a6 the district may be in a position to provide. The County Health Department rat control, and in any other san- itation problems which might de- velope. Meet Monthly There is a monthly meeting of uidwives held at the County clinic. srs are urged to attend these meet- ings which are usually held around the twentieth of the month sions on childbirth constitute the main order of business. This paper will advise you a week as to give you plenty of time in which to make preparations for at- tendance, 909 PETRONIA STREET Phone 2-9400 She sold especially for the mort- gage. E. D. Lampkins, committee re- porter Mrs. Esther Roberts left for Mi- ami, to attend the funeral of Mrs. James Roberts The funeral was held Saturday morning from St. Agnes Episcopal Church. | Cornish Memorial A.M.E. ZION CHURCH Whitehead and Angela Sts. SUNDAY SCHOOL, 9:45 AM. —V.CE., 7 P.M. MISS JOYCE MOUNTS, “Queen of Hearts,” who was crowned at the Valentine Ball given at the Community Service Men’s Center, smiles approvingly at her success when congratulations are offered by Charles Phillips. Miss Mounts is a member of the junior class of Douglass High School.—Photo by Chief Bob Steele. Regular DeLuxe Club Marks oth Anniversary At Banquet Last Saturday, February 5, the; [te ith sonierry wits meane|¥8it0rs From ficent banquet on the balcony « New York City ‘Are Entertained the V. F. W. American Legion j Hall. ‘i The beautiful baleony was fitting- ly decorated to match the attire of the guests who were clad mt well chosen semi-formals. | Mr. and Mrs. James White, vi- The elite set of Key West looks|sitors from New York City, were \forward to this very special an-|highly feted while in town on a an invitation. It is hardly everjevents given were the following: jthat one sends regrets instead of; At the home of Mrs. Marguerite |his presence, for to be invited |Symonette, 4-C Fort Village, they je is made socially.|were entertained with a very en-| The food served at the banquet /joyable supper which consisted of consisted of Virginia baked ham, |sirloin steak, baked macaroni and potato salad, lettuce, ritz crackers, |cheese, candied yams, stuffed ce- assorted pickles, candies, apple/lery, sherry wine, and chef's sal- |means that on | pie a la mode and a variety of ad. jdinks. . | Among those enjoying the kind A short program was. presented hospitality of the hostess were Mrs. with Mrs. Winifred Allen, finan- | Ethel Whitehead, Mr. and Mrs |cial secretary, acting as mistress'Lang Milian, Mrs. Lucille Ellis, jot ceremonies, {Mrs. Th<’ma Curry, Mrs. Rosalic Mrs. Winifred Sands Johnson de- | Hall, \’. Eloise Louise Thomas, jlivered the address of the evening|Mrs. |! Neal and Chief Tom- using as her subject “Negro His-!mie Prii..e. tory, a Challenge to Local Neg-; The couple was also entertain- roes.”” - ed by Mrs. Frances Palmer with After Mrs. Johnson’s address, of a theater party Sunday, February cers for the ensuing year who/14, Valentine’s Day. had been installed by Mrs. Louise! Among those attending this af- nual affair in eager anticipation of|short vacation. Among the many standing in her interpretation of The grand revival conducted at} |well loved ballads and folk music the Seventh Day Adventist Church) of America, a fluent linguist, she|C@me to a close Tuesday, Febru- catches the classical and drama-/4fY 16. It was a great spiritual] tie moods of Italian, French and /feast with a major attendance of) German works as completely as|members and friends each night of those in her native toungue. + |the full week in which meetings) Recipient of the Fellowship A-|Were held. ward by the John Day Whitney! As a result of the meeting 4 were Foundation, this Georgia girl has|baBtized and received into church | risen from the depths of despair|membership. After further studies) to the heights of joy on the wings Wo more will be baptized and ad- of immortal song. On her recent|Mitted into membership. tour in Canada, she sent the lovely|__ Presiding over the meetings were notes from Schubert's pen to thou-|Elder 0. Crowder of Miami, and} sands as they sat on the edge of mote N- M. Baker of Orlanda,| their seats, scarcely breathing, and )*/orida. i jnow the world waits to hear this) The public is always cordially in- glorious vocalist, the greatest con-|Vited to attend all services of the tralto that ever trod the stage. Seventh Day Adventisi Church, Are You Waiting Too? Mrs. Ruth W. Gunn, reporter Miss Ruth Thomas ils Employed As Beautician - Miss Ruth Thomas, daughter of| \Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas, is} now making her home in Key West) Jackie Barnes Is Senior At Douglass High Carl Barnes, son of Mrs. Vera |Barnes, G-2 Fort Village, and Tho- |mas Barnes, Jacksonville, is a |member of the senior class of Doagiass High School. | Jackie, as he is familiarly called, thas had quite an experience in his eight year: | While away, Miss Thomas was ‘employed in the capacity of beauti- cian in one of New York City’s leading salons. She is now a successful beauti- |cian at her sister’s shop, 313 Ame- lia Street. Young ladies wishing the latest in hair styling will be delighted) with the work done by Miss Tho- mas. | | Mrs. Mingo Is Teacher At St. ‘Conduct Meeting (Francis Xavier Mrs. Barbara Fanchon Mingo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph) Welters and wife of Bernard Min-| is teaching the third grade at Francis Xavier School. Mrs. Mingo who plans making teaching her career is a graduate! of St. Francis de Sales High School) of Rock Castle, Virginia, and at- tended Florida A and M University at Tallahassee, Florida. Mrs. Mingo who is in her junior year of college plans completing) her course through extension work) and attending summer schooi. She will attend Florida A and M University this summer. Louis Thomas Is Called To Active Duty Louis Thomas, son of Mr. and) Mrs. George Thomas, is now in town for a short stay. Thomas, who is working towards! his master of science degree 80, St. jafter an absence of approximately|Florida A and M University was called to ‘active duty in the artil- lery division of the Army and will report to same at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas, where he will take |17 weeks of training in the guided missile school. Thomas will enter with the rating of second lieutenant as he was a member of the ROTC at the Uni- versity, and expects to spend 2 years in the service, most of which| he feels will be in Europe. Pigee Baby Is Baptized Here Little Gwendolyn Dolores Pigee, daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Nathan-/ jel Pigee, was baptized Sunday,| February 14, at 3 p. m., at St Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Chureh. Hepburn a week earlier were in- troduced. The officers are as follows: President — Miss Mervit Roberts Vice President — Mrs. Rosalie isher Financila Secretary — Mrs. Win-| ifred Allen | Recording Secretary — Miss Ma- ry Roberts Treasurer — Mrs. Jennie Moss Business Manager — Mrs, Grace| Butler | Assistant Business Manager —} Mrs. Nathalie Carey | Chairman of Sick Committee — Mrs. Arlene -Clear Chaplain — Mrs. Susan Davis Reporter — Mrs. Mamie Van Dyke. F {pital in West Palm Beach. ee Beauticians i e Organize Club | | On Monday, February 1, the beau- |high school careeer as he has done ticians ‘of ifs city ge at the part of his work at the Kearny Hizh home of Mrs. Ida Sands for the School of La Vista, California and purpose of organizing a club. \part at the Point Loma High School! The name selected was “The of San Diego, California. Beauticians Club.” fair were Mr. and Mrs. James) Jackie plans entering the Navy 4 White, Mrs. Eloise Reynolds, and'ypon the completion of his home Mrs. Ethel Whitehead. lin San Diego, California. The Whites left for their home PERO ESS Wednesday, February 17. DEATHS Mrs. Ida Sands, a very progres: | sive midwife of Key West, attended; |. : : the meeiing of the cancer institute! | Word ae anes recsiven in oe held at the Good Samaritan Hos-|7_Fason of West Palm Beach, Fis.| | This very important meeting is J@0uary 21. P under tne ackeas of the American| Mrs. Johnson was the sister of Cancer Society. ~ |the late Mrs. Bertha Tynes. a While in West Palm Beach, Mrs.) Mrs. Harriet Chipchase, a survi-| Sands made her home with Mrs.|Ving niece who makes her home| Beatrice Tate. in Key West, will attend the funeral | {which will be held in West Palm! Gloria Fisher, Miss | Magalene|Beach, on the weekend. Mack, Mrs, P. Wilson, Mrs. 0. ——ooe |D As a result of the election of of- ficers the following individuals were selected. President —Mrs, Marguerite Wel- ters Vice President — Mrs. Ida Sands Secretary — Mrs. Theodora Thurston Treasurer — Mrs. Grace Stubbs Report - Chaplain — Miss Ruth Thomas Business Manager — Mrs. Rose eveaux The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Marguerite Wel- ters. The purpose of the club is both be and civie. Godparents selected for little | Gwendolyn were Miss Cecilia Rob- inson, Mrs. Iantha Washington, and | Crane Lowery. A reception was held in the after- | |noon at the home of the parents |with music for the occasion being ‘furnished by the Cuban band. Little Dolores was the recipient’ ,of many beautiful an¢ useful gifts. | PERSONALS Professor C. C. Seabury, prin- jcipal of Douglass School, had the enjoyment of the company of his | wife, Mrs. Florrie Seabury, and their three children over the week- end. Mrs. Seabury is employed as a la greater impact on their lives jthan many of them realize.” | Legal aspects to be taught will |be chosen from actual cases. Em- phasis will be placed upon treaty |making powers, sovereignty, war and naturalization. A feature of the course will be the model United |Nations in which all students of the class will have an opportunity to view the UN in operation, Dean Jenkins said. The course will be taught by R. L Williams who holds the master of laws degree from New York University. Zion Ushers Board No. One Meets Weekly Ushers Board No. 1 of Zion A. M. E. Church held its weekly meeting Monday, February 22, at the home of the chaplain, George Sands, 314 Virginia Street. Plans were completed for the ba- zaar that was beld in the basement of the church this week. All were glad to have Mrs. Bap- tiste attend, as she is a new mem- ber. Mrs. Dorothy Hannibal was the winner of the prize in the fund raising campaign. The meeting was enjoyed by all as the refreshments which consis- ted of golden fried chicken, soft drinks, and salads were served in abundance. The next meeting will be held Monday, March 1, at the home of your reporter, G-I Fort Village Ex- » tension. E. D. Lampkins, reporter Mrs. Chester Thompson and chil- dren, Chester, Jr., and Oneida, are leaving Key West, Saturday, Feb- ruary 27, for Great Lakes, Illinois, where they will join her husband and their father, Chester Thomp- son, Sr., who is stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Training School for a period of twe years. The family will be greatly missed in Key West, as Mrs. Thompson and “her children were most co- operative with Douglass High School. Chester, Jr., was a member of the sixth grade which is sponsored by Alfredo Sands, and Oneida was a member of the fourth grade which is sponsored by Mrs. Mildred Brown Harris, GLOBE SHOE STORE “We Fit The Hard Te Fit” 510 FLEMING ST. , Pn Heydays Life Stride Buxkens | | FULL LINE OF | MEN’S and CHILDREN’S Members: Mesdames Marie Manuel, Miss Costella Pedican, Mr.!_ Samuel Johnson, a former Key Tropical Hat Cleaners 714 Thomas Street TELEPHONE 2-3560 Key West, Fla. Mats Made and Soild PANAMAS and FELTS DI GROCERIES AND MEATS 728 Simonton Street Phone 2-6222 JUAN SORRIANO 1011 Whitehead Street MEAT and GROCERIES PHONE 24122 Worship 11 A.M. and 7:30 P.M. Prayer and Class Meeting Tuesday, 7:30 P.M. THE CHURCH WITH A WELCOME FOR You Rev. A. Franklin Hooper, Pastor MANI'S BAR MAN! PEREZ — Prop. 316 Petronia Street Phone 2-9272 SANDS’ O.K. Shoe Shop Fabric Center 706 QUVAL STREE) Sands, Mrs. Florence Jackson, and Mrs. Walter Curry, Jr., Mrs. ‘Hoopers Return Wester, died at Melbourne, Flor- third grade teacher at the Dillard | Mrs. Sarah Wallace, Mrs, Isabel Wallace, Mrs. Annie Sweeting, and Mrs. Nancy Williams. | In recognition of outstanding work for the past year the follow- ing were presented gifts: Mrs. Wini- fred Allen, Mrs. Nathalie Carey, Mrs. Florence Jackson, Mrs. Ma- tie Sands, Mrs. Jennie Morse andj Mrs. Grace Butler. Attending this magnificent af- fair were Mrs. Edith Dean, Mrs. THE VIRGINIA CLUB Prop. Jesus Disdier 1025 Emma St. BEER AND WINE 9:00 to 12:00 P.M. Friday and Saturda Open ‘til 2:00 A.M. eodora Thurstion, Willi ‘Ward, |ida, February 8. aber! "Butler, Mrs. Winifred Sand He is survived by 5 daughters who Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Fish- are Jo Ann Young, Ruth Lely er, Mrs. Leonora Tyler, Adolphus Joan Baker, Norma Baker and Wi Moss, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Small,,ma Johnson. Mrs. Ida Sands, Mr. and Mrs. Don-| Attending the funeral from Key zell Leggett, Jt., Mrs. Vera Barn-/West, was Mrs. Annie Lowe. es, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Welters, | Funeral services were conducted Mrs. Victorine Roberts, Mrs, An-|at Melbourne, Sanday, February) tionette Hernandez, Mr. and ae vi Mrs. Althera Shatz- ———— saeigerpered Rowena Pinder, | The Randall twins, Alvin and Ab- Mrs. Frances Palmer, Chief Jim ner, left the city Thursday, Febru- Stallings, Mrs. Leoncia McIntosh, |@Fy 25, for Evergreen, Alabama, Edwin C. Rolle, Walter Spence, Where they went to attend the fun- Mr. and Mrs. Joe Williams, Mr. and,¢ral of their late sister, Miss Mrs. James Van Dyke, Miss Mar-|Josephine Randall. guerite Roberts, Earl Clarke, Phil- Funeral services will _be con- lip Sears. Mrs. Louise Summers, ducted Sunday, February 28. | . i GOOSE SHOES For CHILDREN Exclusively at Appelrouth’s 604 DUVAL STREET AirLonditioned F. Mrs. Davis Conner and Miss Win- “SICK ifred Gabriel. On the sick list this week are the | following: Mrs. Tomasa Morrero, 318 Tru- |man Avenue, is a patient at the | Naval Hospital. Mrs. Emily Quintana, Mrs. Alice Whyms and Mrs. Lucille Pope con-| | tinue to be ill. { Shoe Center PHONE 2-2532 ‘or Your Comfort Mrs. Angelita Cardenas of Jer- sey City, New Jersey, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Virginia Burgohy, 300 Truman Avenue, Rev. and Mrs. A. Franklin Hoop- jer are now back in Key West, after, having attended the ‘Founder's Day Celebration” at Livingstone College, Salisbury, North Carolina. While in North Carolina, they Elementary School of Fort Lauder- dale, Florida. | The faculty of Douglass High | School entertained the entire fam- ily with a luncheon Monday, Feb- | Tuary 22. SHOES PRICE RANGE $1.99 to $18.95 stopped by their home, Wilming- the celebration was the best in the || When In Miami Visit Our Store ton, for a few days. eee and Mrs. Hooper state that {history of the occasion, and their ‘trip was a grand success. At 30 N.G. Ist St. Douglass High School DOROTHY ELLISON AMERICA’S GREAT CONTRALTO ——¢———— Key West High School Auditorium, Tuesday, March 2, 8:00 P.M. Adults, $1.00 Children, 75¢