The Key West Citizen Newspaper, September 11, 1954, Page 9

Colored Community News WINIFRED SANDS JOHNSON, Editor Ministers Address Students At Senior Chapel Program — ‘The first senior chapel program the school term was observed the the school morning, jgité H iff Bhs LEEOPESEAR ia i E i re gf il ae es g Bess : i i s 4 fe if ig ge a a Ho ie g 2 & e a 5 = 8 & z3 ef if 1 : 2g £5 it e : a 5 gilt ae a? sf ry fi ¢ ? : He i E i B E 5 gf i ree Ey 309 PETRONIA STREET Phone 2-9400 Tropical Hat Cleaners 714 Thomas Street TELEPHONE 2.5560 Key West, Fla. Hats Made and Sold year’s work. What is your Pros- ; pect for this year? Have you set a standard mark to reach? If not, you will not accomplish much. But I know that you have prepared yourselves for this coming task, . The above was for the teachers. “May I ask the students have they prepared themselves? I know that you are asking yourselves how can you prepare? Well, the answer By self discipline; ing grasp all that your teachers will impart to you. “If you will observe this admon- ishment, I am sure that. when the school year is ended you may look with pride on your accomplish- ments. “May I say to you again: Pre- pare yourselves for the task which lies ahead. Courage wins. With a strong determination you will reach the’ goal you are striving for. Noth- ing will stop you. “Lastly, may I remind you not to forget your Creator in these, the days of your youth. He who made you expects you to finish school here and when the time is fully come. He will call you to rest and on His roll which is the great- est, will enscribe your names for- ever in the school of immortal happiness and accomplishment.” Father. Reece inpressed on the children the need for obedience and the building of strong-charact- er. The final speaker, Rev. Everett, said it was good to be there and pledged his co-operation. It was a good meeting and all left -with a greater determination to do a better job. Douglass School goes on record in extending a continuous welcome to the ministers of the city to come in at any time. MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER HONORS MISS SAUNDERS *Miss Valderine Saunders’ who will be marrié@ Monday, Septem- ber 13, was tendered a miscellan- eous shower Tuesday, September 7, by her bridesmaids and matron of honor at the home of Miss Ore- tha Sweeting, 318 Amelia Street. Those responsible for the affair were: Miss Oretha Swee S. Claudette Dean Manuel, Mi aH Alce, bridtsmaids; and Mrs. ‘Ro- zena Gallagher, matron of ‘Hétlor. Miss Saunders was the recipient of many beautiful and useful gifts. CORAL CITY SINGERS SLATE MEETING The Coral City Island Singers | will meet at the home of the di- rectoress, Miss, Mercedes Hannibal, Sunday, September 12, at 3:00 p.m. Members and persons interested in singing are asked to attend. The address is 725 Thomas Street THE VIRGINIA CLUB Prop. Jesus Disdier 1025 Emma St. BEER AND WINE 9:00 to 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 AM. — V.CE., 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 MAI”'S BAR MANI PEREZ, Truman Avenue. Pre-Planning Conference Is On At FAMU TALLAHASSEE — “Improving Professional Competencies” is the theme of the faculty pre-planning conference which opened Thursday at Florida A and M University. The initial session — a film forum on administrative planning for the deans and heads of departments of various schools and colleges — was held on the morning of the ninth. A. A. Abraham, associate profes- sor of education served as coordi- nator. “Improving Techniques in Guid- ance” was the theme for the first general instructional faculty meet- ing which was held between seven and eight Wednesday evening. Par- ticipants on the program included Harold S. Jenkins, assistant pro- fessor of industrial education, and James S. Condell, head of the uni- versity test service bureay. Dean C..E:' Walker of the school of agri- culture: and home economics pre- sided. . Departmental meetings were held on Friday and Saturday mor- ning: The annual first semester meet- ing of all university employees will be held tomorrow evening at seven o’clock. The speaker for the occasion will be President George W. Gore, Jr. Around Bethel Ushers Board No. 1 met at the day, September 2, at 7:30 p. m. The meeting was set aside for talks by members. Many respond- ed with most interesting talks. Following the business session a delightful repast was served. The next meeting will be held at the home of A. R. Gidden. * president while the actual presi- dent, Mrs. Malinda Farrington, is vacationing in New York. Other officers are Mrs. Marie Green, vice president; and Mrs. NLearlean Adderly, treasurer. Miss Beverly Adderly, grand- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benja- min Butler and niece of Mrs. Elo- ise Reynolds, spent a short time in the city. Miss Adderly is a senior at Mont- gomery State Teachers College, Montgomery, Alabama. Mrs. Ruth Carter, daughter of Mrs. Mary Reddick, is recuperat- operation at Monroe General Hos- pital. Self-Service Laundry 8 AM. - 9 P.M. Daily 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. Sunday ing at home after undergoing an} |Miss Alice Edwards Weds James Davis Of Dade County Police; Couple Will Make Home In Miami In a very impressive double ring ceremony performed by Rev. W. N, McLean, pastor of Trinity Pres- byterian Church, Miss Alice C. Ed- wards, daughter of Mrs. Georgia na Edwards and William Edwards of Key West, became the bride of James W. Davis of Miami, Flori- da, Sunday evening, September 5. ~ Preceding the ceremony appro- priate music was rendered by the organist, Mrs. Evelyn McGee Rob- bins. consisted of best man, ushers, MRS. JOSEPHINE COLE of Clevetend, Ohio, who took sud- denly ill while visiting here, recently underwent an operation at Monroe General Hospital. She is now reciperating at 322 While here she is in constant contact with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry U. Flowers, of Cleveland. 650 Freshmen Expected To Enroll At FAMU TALLAHASSEE — Six hundred and fifty freshmen are among the | 2,000 students expected to enroll at Florida A and M University for the fall semester, according to Regis- trar E. M. Thorpe. The freshmen are scheduled to arrive Sunday, September 12th with the freshman orientation week program on this date and extend- | ing through the 19th. Dormitories are slated to open at nine a. m. on the 12th. The initial assembly willbe held at six p. m. in Lee auditorium and will be sponsored by the di- | vision of student personnel. A sec- | ond assembly is scheduled for Mon- |day morning at nine with a “Meet YourClassmate Party” at eight o’clock in the gymnasium highlight- ing the day’s activities. President George W. Gore, Jr., will extend greetings at a general assembly scheduled for - seven o’clock, At this time other admin- istrative heads along with acade- mic deans and department heads | will be introduced to the freshmen. The freshmen will face a busy schedule the remainder of the week which includes taking physical ex- aminations, orientation tests, and meetings with student leaders. Re- gistration will be held Thursday, the 16th. Upperclassmen are sche- duled to register Friday and Sat- |urday, the 17th and 18th. DEATHS | Funeral services for the three |Key West children and their 86- |year-old grandfather who drown- jed in an accident when their car- | plunged into a canal along the Ta- | miami Trail near Sweetwater Sat- urday at 2:30 a, m., will be con- | ducted from Cornish Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday, Sept- SEAN EEM »| ember 12, at 3:00 p. m. Mrs. Zerlina Reckley is acting Rev. A. Franklin Hooper, pastor bodies will lie in state at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt Cash, 318 Angela Street from Saturday night until the time of the funeral. Survivors of Thomas Cash are: 3 sons, Roosevelt Cash, Key West; George A. Cash, New York; and Willard Cash, New York; 2 daugh- \ters, Mrs. Eunice Protho, Nassau, N. P.; and Mrs. Belle Bethel, St. | Petersburg, Florida; 1 sister, Mrs. Patience Pinder, Key West; and a | host of other relatives and friends. The children — Roosevelt Cash, |Jr., 4% years old, Marian, 2% years old; and Theodore, 16 mon- ths old, are survived by all the above relatives including their pa- rents, Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt Cash, and Mrs. Willie Mae Coop- er of St. Petersburg, grandmother. | Burial will be in the family plot of the City Cemetery. Antonio Morales, 1018 Thomas | Street, is a patient at Monroe Gen- {eral Hospital. } will conduct the services. The four- ‘bridesmaids and flower girls, was beautiful accessories to match and a single strand.of pearls adorning their res- pective necks. These young ladies were Miss: Alphonsine Barnett, Miss Aletha Cash of Miami, and Miss Pauline Edwards, sister of the bride, The matron of honor, Mrs. Bar- bara Welters Mingo, wore a pink princess type dress of Chantilly lace with matching accessories and carried a bouquet of assorted car- nations on a scalloped silver pil- low. ; » The flower girls, Narva Marie Conner and Gale Danford were really darling in their net dresses of pink, ruffled crownless bonnets, and ruffled net baskets. They too wore a single strand of pearls. The crowning point of the pro- cession was the entrance of the bride on rm of her father. Alice was beautiful in her. stun- ning gown of net and laceover pink taffeta. Her elaborate skirt of net bordered by the beautifully de- signed lace fell from a scalloped neckline bodice of lace. The sleeves were long ending in a point at the wrist. Her finger-tip illusion veil were worn over a berret of seed- pearls and sequins. Her slippers were silver..Her bouquet consist- ed of white and pink. carnations with satin ribbons. Her only orna- ment was a single strapd of pearls, a gift of the room. Patrick Mobley, cousin of the bride was ring-bearer. Mrs..Georgiana Edwards; moth- er of the bride wore a changeable color blue taffeta dress with a blue bisque shaped hat ornamented with rhinestones and pearls. Her hand- bag was a‘gold pill box, to com- ‘plete hé? costume ‘she wore an or- chid corsage. Immediately following the cere- mony two recéptions were held, one at’ the home of the mother, 9A Fort Village and the other at the home of the father, 800 Eli- zabeth Street. Mr. and Mrs. Davis left for:Mia- mi, Monday night where they will make’ their home. Miss Edwards is a graduate of Douglass High School and holds a B. S. degree in elementary educa- tion from Florida A and M Uni- versity, Tallahassee, Florida. Mr. Davis, the groom, is a mem- ber of the Dade County police force. CORRECTION In last week's article it was stated that Miss Sarah Evans would return to college. This was an error as she has com- pleted her college work and will further her education in the the field of music. Visiting their grandmothers, Mrs. Carrie Woods and Mrs. Henrietta Rodriguez, during the summer, were Arnette and John Woods, Jr., children of Mrs. Doris Woods of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Visiting Mrs. Christine Tynes, 811 Thomas Street, were Miss Glo- ria and Miss Ferry Smith of Mia- mi. JANITOR Our janitor is retiring. in person at the Bank. Coming Soon... Student Leaders ‘At FAMU Will Attend Retreat TALLAHASSEE — Approximate- ly 250 persons are scheduled to par- ticipate in the annual Florida A and M University Student Leader- ship Retreat which is scheduled for Tuesday, September 21. “What is the Purpose of a Uni- versity” has been selected as the which will be held at Lake Hall which ig located about six miles from town. The program which is sponsored by the office of student activities, is designed to acquaint the stu- dents with the current policies and problems and to enable them to recognize their role in making the university more functional and purposeful, according to M. G. Miles, director of student activities. The annual closing address by President George W. Gore, Jr., will highlight the retreat. Sylves- ter Shannon, president of the Stu- dent Government Association, is one of the many student leaders to participate in the activities, Douglass Releases Football Schedule Douglass School here released its football schedule for 1954: September 25 — Delray Beach — Here October 1 — Plant City — There October 8 — Palmetto — There October 15 — Stuart — There October 23 — Open October 29 — Goulds — Here November 6 — Ft. Pierce —Here November 13 — Pompano —Here November 20 — Dania — There November 25 — Glifford — Here December 3 — Belle Glade — There : . All home games will be played at the new stadium at 8:00 p. m, Douglass is looking forward to a most successful year. Come out and build up the courage of your “Tigers.” LENNON-CROCKETT RITES ANNOUNCED FOR SEPTEMBER 20. Mr. and Mrs. James Lennon, wish to announce the approaching marriage of their daughter, Miss Barbara Jean Lennon, to ‘Lionel J. Crockett of the U. S. Navy, Monday, September 20, at 6:30 p. m. at Bethel A. M. E. Church. Rev. Everette, pastor of the church will perform the ceremony. Community Center immediately following the ceremony. Invitations have been issued for the affair. Around Newman The services were throughout the day Sunday. Services for the coming Sunday will be as usual. On Monday night Rev. George W. Allen and his congregation will render the services. All are invited to come out and hear him. Rev. Hooper of Cornish Memor- ial A. M. E. Zion Church render- ed the services last Thursday night. Remember the fourth Sunday night in October. It’s “Rally Night.” Do your part in clearing up all your claims for the year. . WANTED A good job for the right party. Permanent employment. Pleasant work. White or colored. References required. Apply FLORIDA NATIONAL BANK Front and Duval Street A reception will be held at the! Baseball's Greatest Attraction 70Candidates For Football Team Turn Out For Drills At FAMU Slain Wife By Charles J. Smith, II TALLAHASSEE — (Special) — Some 70 candidates for berths on the 1954 Florida A and M Uni- versity football team began drills last Wednesday morning at nine- thirty in the first of two-a-day Practice sessions beneath a blaz- ing sun. The hopeful aspirants, in- cluding 35 freshmen, hit the field ofa Sr tee lay of activity two hours later. ~ The Rattlers who won nine while dropping only one game during the 1953 season, open the ’54 grid cam- paign against Texas College of Ty- ler, Texas here on Saturday after- noon, September 25 at two-thirty. theme for the. day-long confab | The season. . .” Leading the contingent of play- ers into camp last year’s starting backfield which consisted of Elvin Dean, quarterback; All- American Willie Galimore, left half; Sal Gai- tor, fullback, and Al Fraizer, right half. Outstanding lineman return- ing included Joe Lee and Bobby Lang on the ends, Calivan Glad- den and Arnold Sullivan at the guards, Lack of experience at tackle could give the Rattlers trouble dur- ing the coming campaign. Big gaps at this spot were left by the de- parture of the Associated Press’ bd Z | Be oe 8 Little All-American tackle Samuel | ter’ Marshall, Willie Lee and Charles |p. DeShields. Edmund Wyche and Willie Boynton are the leading candidates for the contest post. They shared the spot with All- Star center John Sands during last year’s’ campaign. ae s 4 E ifraek i YE rH HY-MILLER (SALES REPRESENTATIVE . . . KEY WEST AND MARATHON, FLORIDA) THE RUTANG CORPORATION Starlight Products Approved by the George Washington Carver Memorial Institute Leaving For Vacation Remember the Date September 26 to October 15 Buy Everything You Need... 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