The Key West Citizen Newspaper, July 3, 1954, Page 9

Saturday, July 3, 1954 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Page 9/ Colored Community News WINIFRED SANDS JOHNSON, Editor Legion Installs New Officers In Ceremony At Post Home William Weech. Post, No. 168, American Legion and its Auxili- ary -held installation services at the American Legion-V. F. W. Homé Sunday, June 27, at 2 p. m. ‘The installing officer was Nath- aniel ©. Small, area commander, who ‘installed the following offic- Commander ...... Jose Planas Ist Vice Commander .... Charles L. Major 2nd oe «« Samuel D, Leggett, ir. er .... Eugene Roberts . Robert. Whyms’ Navy Chief Jim Service Officer ~... Alfred Cole- Sergeant-at-Arms ...... Samuel W. Welters.. of rs af- & prayer was offered by the Robert Whyms. The next number was the recitation of the “Flag Pledge” by the audi- ence, After this number the newly -commander, Jose Planas, j ne yee who were Nathaniel D, Small, area comman- der; Arthur Baker, division com- ; “and Comrade Green, one the two original living members American Legion. g » James Floyd, to i ‘the newly elected officers. - When all were gathered, they were to live exemplary lives to sttive to please their fellow- Hs 3 1-3 Hi EREEE a «ong heh thanked his members . returned him to the commandership for three consecutiv », and stated that serve them with- out being a-dictator, yet doing all that he. considered best for the Commander Planas thea turned the meeting over to Mrs. Patricia Allen, president. of the Auxiliary, who ‘in turn presented Miss Mal- vise Pinder, past president, who ——$—$ —— Package Store 909 PETRONIA STREET .Phone 2-9400 | 2nd Vice President ... Mrs. Louise Skating Program Conducted At Ocean View Park The skating program which is conducted every Friday night from 7:30-9:00, at Ocean View Park, is becoming a great suc- cess. This program has been in op- eration for three weeks and will continue throughout the season. Children from six: through six- teen may participate. There is no fee charged for skating but: all children who desire to have re- freshments pay five cents a week and are issued a skating club card. Those holding this card are served free refreshments on the first Friday of each month. There are many good skaters in this club but William Roberts was the champion skater of last week. This program is conducted by the City Recreation Department of which Paul G. Albury is the direc- tor. Supervisors at Ocean View Park are Mrs. Vina Mae Saunders and Nathaniel Ingraham. served as installing officer for the Auxiliary. The following officers were in- led: Mrs. Patricia Allen Vice President .... Mrs. Carrie Cole- brooks Roberts Secretary . Treasurer Hernandez Historian Chaplain Sergeants-a' Roberts Whyms. The meeting was then turned over to Commander Planas who talled on Charles L. Major, first vice commander who in turn called on Mrs. Winifred Sands Johnsofi to’ present Miss Marva Allen, winner of the “Voice of Democracy” con- test who was presented a prize by the Legion. Arthur Baker, division command- er then presented a certificate of appreciation to Commander Plan- as. : Commander Planas introduced Irving Carey, past commander, and Mrs. Arabella Munnings, age 84, oldest Auxiliary member. The chaplain offered the bene- diction and colors were retired. Following the services refresh- ments were served. Mrs. Lucille Small Mrs. Antoinette Mrs. Sarah Rodriguez Mrs. Cecilia Hayes se Mrs. Mary Laurette Sgt. Robert Barnett left the city June 20, to report to Fort Camp- bell, Kentucky. Barnett is the son of Mrs. May- lene White. ———— THE VIRGINIA CLUB Prop. Jesus Disdier Ll Emma St. BEER AND WINE 9:00 te 12:00 P.M. Friday and Saturday Open ‘til 2:00 A.M. Cornish Memorial A.M.E. ZION CHURCH Whitehead and Angela Sts. SUNDAY SCHOOL, 9:45 A.M. — V.C.E., 7 P.M. 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 MANI PEREz, Proprietor 316 PETRONIA STREET Phone 2-9272 SANDS’ O.K. Shoe Shop Fabric Center 706 DUVAL STREET | city and is very much interested ACTIVE CUBS—Among the Cub Scouts taking part in the Program condutted in the basement of Zion A.M.E. Church Tuesday night were John Henry Jackson, Cecil Bain, Jr., Cecil Bethel; Jo- seph Russell, Cleveland Symonette and Watson Curry.—Citizen Staff Photo, Sybil. Faleo-Bethel Nuptials Told At a beautiful and impressive single-ring ceremony under a can- | opy of garden roses, Miss Vera Falco became the bride of Henry Bethel on Sunday evening, June 27, at 4 o’clock. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Falco, 716 Chap- man Lane. The groom is the son of Mrs. Mary Hanna, 2-C Fort Village. Rey. L. Milerson, pastor’ of Trin- ity Baptist Church, tied the matri- monial bonds between the beauti- fully clad bride and the groom. The bride was strikingly beauti- ful as she walked down the aisle | on the arm of her father. Her well- chosen ballerina length wedding gown was a dream come true of chantilly lace and nylon tulle over baronet satin. The six-pointed front buttoned bodice fell into the bil- | lowing bouffant skirt with Parisian | grace. Her face and head were | covered with a finger tip veil of | imported illusion net on a calot covered with pearls and sequins. Her only ornament was a single strand of pearls, gift of the groom. Miss Patricia Ferguson attend- | ed her as maid of honor. Orchid net over nylon taffeta was worn in a beautifully made ballerina | length dress. She carried a huge yellow carnation with green satin | ribbon made up into a nosegay. The headress was a nylon fluted | head band interlaced with tiny | dainty flowers. The bridesmaids weve Miss Al- phonsine Barnett who wore blue; Miss Rose Marie Ferguson who | wore pink; and Miss Marva Allen who wore yellow. Their exquisite dresses were designed identically as that of Miss Patricia Fergu- son, maid of honor. Their bouquets were also the same. | Serving as best man was Alex- | ander Davis. Ushers were Frank Terry, | Charles Hall and Ralph Welters. Flower girls were Judith Ed- wards and Claudina Falco. The ring bearer was Craig Al- len. The keepers of the bridal line were Willie C. Haggins, Edward Clarke and Theodore Suarez. As the mother was indisposed, Mrs. Maude Clarke, aunt of the | | re q td CHARLES H. GOINS, who has been stationed at the Naval Station for the past 18 months hails from Ohio. He is very active in the civic affairs of the in the writing of poetry.—Citi- zen Sta.¥ Photo, Sybil. PEREZ | Self-Service Laundry 8 A.M. - 9 P.M. Daily 8 AM.-5 P.M. Sunday || 927 Thomas Street \ TELEPHONE 2.6652 |! | 217, 251, 253, 254, | iana, i — bride, represented her. She was dressed in a beautiful nylon chif- fon dress, ballerina length, orna- mented with multi-colored eequins.. Her shoes and bag were of sil- ver. She wore an exquisite orchid corsage. The groom’s mother, Mrs. Mary Hanna, wore a blue linen tailored dress with white accessories. She wore a white carnation corsage. Willie C. Haggins sang “I Love You Truly.” The traditional wedding march was played by Mrs. Ellen Sanchez. The bride is a graduate of Doug- lass High School, class of ’54. The groom is a veteran of the Korean conflict. Immediately following the rites a reception was held at the Com- munity Center. Out of town guests were Miss Welthea Scavella, Mrs. Elaine Clarke, Miss Elizabeth Roberts, Miss Louise Johnson, Miss Mary Johnson, Miss Julia Heil, Miss Myrtis Trim, and Mr. and Mrs. David Clarke, all of Miami. The couple are at home at 716 Thomas Street. Cub Scout Notes Cub Pack 59 met with Packs 53, and 257 in a round table meeting June +23. Den mothers attending this meeting were Mrs. Ruby Valdez, Mrs. Eloise Reynolds and Mrs. Ruby Bain. Pack 59 volunteered to bring handicraft projects for the next “round table’ meeting. The theme for July is “Treasure Hunt’—Gold Rush, Wisteria Is- land. On Saturday, July 17, at 9:30 a.m., all Cubs, Cubbers and Den Chiefs are asked to be on dock in front of old Ships Service at the Naval Station annex. For the Cubs and “Young of | Harts” bathing suits covered with| a Pirate costume. Bring your own sandwiches. The “Gold Nuggets” you find will be exchanged for cold drinks. : Mr. Peek advised that clearance for the trip to Wisteria Island be! obtained from the boys’ parents | and from the Navy. ELLSWORTH EDWARDS IS HOME ON LEAVE Airman 1-c Ellsworth Edwards who spent the last 26 months in Korea is now here on a 30-day leave. Edwards entered the service in 1951. Upon the expiration of his leave | Edwards will report to Camp Ros- well, New Mexico. Friends may visit Edwards at the home of his mother, Mrs. Teen Oliver, 714 Elizabeth Street. JAMESES HAVE VISITOR Mrs. Lucille Franklin of West- port, Connecticut, spent a week in the city with her niece, Mrs. W. D. Adams, wife of Chief W. D. Adams. As Mrs. Franklin visited Chief and Mrs. James in 1950, this is her second visit. Mrs. Franklin -is now visiting relatives in New Orleans, Louis- | before turning to her home in Connecticut. ——_—_—. | Albert Henfield, husband of Mrs. | Hazel Curry Henfield, is seriously | ill at the Naval Hospital. RED GOOSE SANDALS FOR CHILDREN Priced from $2.95 up Exclusively at elrouth’s App 604 DUVAL STREET AirConditioned For Your Comfort Shoe Center PHONE 2-2532 Jr. Baseball League Is Organized has formed a junior baseball lea- gue of three teams composed of at 4:00 p.m. at Ocean View Park. downed Dean’s team by a score home run in the game. by Forest Hester. Perez, Jr. and see these games and give en- couragement to the players. Who | knows but that some of these boys day night from 7:30-9:00, at the carried on and parents are urged | The Misses Sybil, Ruth and Var-|in Marathon, They only credited day of the week. of San Diego, California, are the his mother, Mrs. Leoncia McIntosh, The recreational program under the direction of Alphonso Dean conducted at Douglass High School boys from 12 through 16 years of age. The name of the league is the Campanella Junior League. The teams are managed by Gil- | bert Leggett, Buddy Carey and Al- phonso T. Dean. The games are played on Tues- day and Thursday of each week The first game was played Tues- day, June 29, The team managed by Leggett of 8-7. Maxwell Hudson hit the only The outstanding play was made The winning pitcher was John | The public is urged to come out may become major league mater- ial? Support your. home team! Tennis is played every Wednes- school. The court may be used any day from 9:00-4:00 for individual in- struction. Games for small children are to let their children come out each | is carrying on work in 197 of the ,| Parochial BIRTHS Born to Mr. and Mrs. Milton | Falco 715 Chapman Lane, Satur- day, June 16, a baby girl Faye | Marie. | Little Faye weighed 7 Ibs. 1 oz. | at birth. | Mrs. Susan Butler was the at- tending midwife. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lee Dunn | parents of a baby boy, Edward Keith, born in the Naval Hospital | of that city June 2. The baby weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz. at | birth. | Mrs. Dunn is the former Miss | Ruth Woods of Key West, daughter of Mrs. Carrye Woods. SEE Kenneth Butler is now honorably discharged from the Army and is spending his summer vacation with 725 Monroe County Lane. Butler who is a graduate of | Douglass High School will enroll | at Florida A and M University, Tallahassee, Florida in the fall. Adventists In Key West. Commended The Key ‘West Seventh-day-Ad- ventists were commended in a special service Saturday for their part in the church’s growth as Te- Ported at the Adventists’ quadren- | nial World Conference concluded June 5, in San Francisco, Califor- nia. Oscar Gunn, reporting Officially to the Key West Church, said that, “Participation by a great majori- ty of members has helped to make possible the unprecedented growth of the Adventist denomination as revealed at the San Francisco World Conference. More than 25,- 000 persons from 98 countries at- tended the conference,” he said. | According to Mr. Gunn there are approximately one and one-fourth million adherents to the Adventist faith and the baptized adult mem: | bership is expected to pass the million mark in the next few months. He said the San Francisco Con: ference emphasized a cardinal teaching of Seventh-day-Adventists belief in the approaching Second | Advent of Christ. This subject, Mr. Gunn, pointed out, is being ser- iously studied and discussed today | among many church goers and} groups. Total giving by Adventists in 1953 amounted to more than $60| million in regular tithes and offer- ings, Mr. Gunn’ said, “Per capita contributions in this country,’’| reached a record of $181.57. Key West Adventists kept pace with| this growth.” This represents an average increase of $44.50 per capita over 1949 giving, as report- ed at the 1950 quadrennial World Conference of the Seventh-day-Ad- ventists. Mr. Gunn said the. denomination | reported that it has entered and officially recognized 230 countries | in the world. He added that 751 languages and dialects are being used by the Adventists, with pub- lications being issued in 198. Adventists operate a worldwide | school system, which! was reported at the San Francisco meeting to comprise nearly 5,000 schools from elementary level through graduate work. Approxi- | mately 250,000 students are enroll-| ed. Mr. Gunn said hig church is op- erating 181 major medical insti- tutions and hundreds of smaller clinics and medical units. Out of town visitors at the Seventh-day-Adventist Church for] the past two Sabbaths were: Mr. | and Mrs. James Dorsett, and two mings, Homestead; Mr. Patterson, | Daytona Beach, Fla; Leroy Higgs, | Ronald Bethel, Leon Farrington, lees Gator, Miss Alma Beade, and Mr. Carey, all of Miami. Mrs. Bain, Nassau, N.P.; and Mrs Par- | Ker of Valdosta, Georgia. DEATHS | The funeral of Samuel Russell, | age 78, who died Saturday, June 26, at Monroe General Hospital was conducted Wednesday, June 30, from Trinity Presbyterian Church at 3:30 p. m. Mr. Russel? was born on the Island of Abaco (Green Turtle Cay,) B. W. L., on March 24, 1876. | He came to this country at’ the | age of 14 and made this his home. He considered himself a true Am- ! erican as he became a citizen soon as he became of age. | Russell will be greatly missed as he made many friends through his many acts of kindness. | Burial was in the City Cemetery. | of NOTICE City sponsored dances are being-held in Ocean View Park in accordance with the city’s recreational plan for Colored | people. ENJOY CENTER—Among the many revelers enjoying them- selyes at the Servicemen’s Center Tuesday night were Stuart Gresham, Judith Sands, and Everett Eggleston. Youngsters may drop by any evening, Sunday included, for wholesome recrea- tion under the direction of Mrs. Marie S. Welters, director— Citizen Staff Photo, Sybil. Eagles Slate Two Games For Holidays Sunday afternoon at 2:30, at Ocean View Park, the Key West Eagles will play the Marathon Wildcats, a recently organized team which has some very good prospects. On Monday at 2:30 p. m., at the same park, The Eagles will cross bats with the Miami Dodgers, The Dodgers team is a good one which will bring a record of 7 wins and 4 losses with it. In the mean- time, the Eagles will try to hold on to its almost perfect record of 9 wins and 1 single loss for the season. The Eagles will be trying hard to win both of these games as they both mean a lot to the team. The probable starting pitchers for “The Eagles” will be either Barnett or Hannibal against Mara- thon and Roosevelt (Buddy) Carey or Wendell (Wendie) Gallagher against “The Dodgers.” Here is the probable starting line-up and batting averages for “The Eagles”: K. Albury (1B) .282, L. Butler (2B) .267, J. Key (3B) .286, D. Car- ey (SS) .323, S. Hannibal (LF) .250, or A, Carey (LF) .333, R. Barnett (CF) .318, F. Terry (RF)-.467, and Joe (Red) Carey (C) .342. The leading home-run hitters are R. Carey and Barnett. Welters leads in triples and R. Terry leads | sons, Homestead, Fla; Mrs. Rah-| in doubles. Incidentally, all of Terry’s hits have been doubles and one would have been a Home-run, had it been hit anywhere else but him with a ground rule double. IN MEMORIAM In sad but loving memory of our dear beloved mother, Mrs. Leonia Mingo Roberts, who departed this life June 30, 1953. Dearest Mother, thou hast left us, Here thy loss we deeply feel, But ’tis God that hath bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal. Mervert and Mary Roberts, daughters Louise Deveaux, sister Miriam Russell, sister Olive Mayo, sister Ruby Thorpe, sister Clifford Mingo, brother FAREWELL PARTY FOR HUDSON A farewell party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Williams Wednesday evening, June 24, in honor of Seaman Fred Hud- son by the Young People’s Society the Seventh-Day-Adventist Church. He left with his ship the “Sand Piper” Thursday for New York. Robert Evans, Windsor Lane, is a patient at the Naval Hospital. CUB LEADERS—Adults who make the Cub Scouts turn are Allen Sidberry. John Seals, Charles H. Goins, Mrs. Ruby Bain, Mrs. Ruby Valdez and Leon Sumner. These men and women spare no means to make life worthwhile for the youngsters to whom they devete so much time—Citizen Staff Photo, Sybil. NAVY WIVES CLUB NOTES The Southernmost City. Navy Wives Club, No. 114, held a social meeting at the home of Mrs. June Perry, Wednesday, June 16, The business meeting was held Wed- nesday, June 23, at the home of Mrs. Lizzette James. A very welcome visitor to the meeting was Mrs. Teresa Braxe ton, vice president of the south- eastern region, who explained a few very important facts. Mrs. Willie Mae Williams is a welcome addition to the club. Mrs. Maggie Gibson is on vaca- tion. A welcome is still standing for new members. Around Bethel The Ushers Union met at Bethel A. M. E. Church June 27, to pre- sent the following program: Selection ... Ushers Union Prayer and pt sue Rev. Eve erett, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church Solo .... Reading Selection Solo ..... Selection Leon Sumner Mrs. Ferris Choir No. 2 Willie Ward Choir No. 1 The Ushers Union gave a “tie and apron” party Friday night, June 25, at the church center. Ushers Board No. 1 met at the home of Mrs. Grace Stubbs Thurs- day, June 24, at 7:30 p. m. The president was happy to see so many members out and urged them to come to church on Sun- days. Following the meeting refresh- ments were served. Surprise Birthday Party Given For Mrs. June Perry Tuesday, June 29, was Mrs. June Perry’s birthday, but like most busy housewives and mothers, she’d forgotten it. Her husband, Cubmaster Perry, however, re- membered it to the extent that he surprised her with a party. Mrs. Perry was the recipient of many beautiful and useful gifts but the most beautiful of all was the gift from her husband, a ma- hogany bureau. Among those enjoying the hospi- tality of Mr. Perry were Mrs. Dorothy Evans Jones, Mrs. Cecil Bain, Mrs. Ruby Valdez, Allen Sidberry, Mrs. Florency Fry, Chief Daniel Fry, Mrs. Eloise Rey- nolds, Bernard Roberts, Mrs. Dor+ is Major, Charles H. Goins, Edwin Lampkins and Mrs. Winifred Sands Johnson. Cub Scouts In Program The Cub Scouts under William S. Perry, Cubmaster, held a pro- gram in their hall located in the “&isement of Cornish Memorial Zion A. M. E. Church Tuesday, June 29, at 8:00 p. m. The Cubs presented a program that was highly entertaining and at the same time displayed the varied talents of the participants. Among the many visitors wit- nessing the interesting program were Mrs. Wilhelmina Bain, Miss Betty Towns, Mrs. Willie Johnson, Mrs. Lucille Pope, Mrs. Marguer- ite Planas, Mrs. Winifred Sands Johnson, J. G. Ballou, Pack 251, Cubmaster; R. A. Sloan, Pack 217, Cubmaster; Mrs. R. A. Sloan, Miss Darlene Sloan, Mrs. George Wood, George Wood, district committee representative, Mrs. Merlice Hen- derson and Mrs. Grace Palacios. Den mothers attending were Mrs. Rudy Valdez, Mrs. Eloise Rey- nolds and Mrs. Ruby Bain. Den fathers present were Cecil Bain, John Seals and Charles H. Goins.