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The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1953-01-24
B. T. w. NEWS
BY. X. COLLIE

January 10 was "B" Day all
over Florida, and, here I'm Miami
the Booker T. Washington cagers
met the Dorsey High five ON
Dorsey High School Park in a
preseason basketball game. Dor
Sey won.
This game proved to be quite
financial success. Proceeds will
be given tn the Florida InterScho-
lastic Athletic Association spon-
sor ~ Tho B-Dav activities.
All senior and parents Of SEN
Tors will assemble in the BTW
cafeteria tonight for a very i'm
portant and Informative meeting
which will begin promptly at 800
pm. Reports from the "Trip To
Tokyo" tickets will be made.
Principal Charles L. Williams will
also announce the status of the
senior class at that time.
Mr.. Donald w. Wyatt, director
of Admissions at Fisk University
in Nashville, Tenn, spoke to
members of the senior class jan
uary 10. Mr.. Wyatt informed the
class of the many activities, OPP
portunities and advantages of at
tending Fisk University. Many
other officers of colleges are ex-
pected to visit the school in the
near future. Many students are
now getting ready to take the
scholarship examinations offered
by Tslladega, Tuskegee, Hamp-
ton, Bethune, Fisk and Morehouse.
Betty Sutton, a junior, Preston
Marshall, a sophomore and KEEL
sey Collie, editor n-chief of the
school newspaper attended a
luncheon given by the Miami
Herald for winners of the essay
contest entitled "Are Extra Cur
ricula Activities Over Emphasiz-
ed in Public Schools" Preston
Marshall Won first prize and Bet
ty Sutton was second. Both re-
ceived certificates along with
other prizes which were present
ed earlier.
The BTW Press Club will make
final plans for the trip to the
Third Annual Interscholastic
Press Workshop in Tallahassee on
February ST. All members, old
and new, are urged to attend the
final meeting to assist in COM
pleting plans for the trip.
A good conduct drive is being
Spearheaded by the Student
Council in cooperation with the
junior administration Council and
presidents of all homerooms the
second week in February. AL
members of the BTW family are
asked to participate in putting
the drive over. And you, radio
audience, will you join with US
in this drive for better manners
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in the community.

in the community.
Let's take a peek at coming
events: BTW students will be TAX
ing their exams next week. They
will be given a brief holiday on
January % and return for the
new semester which begins on
February 2. Brotherhood week
and Negro History Week will he
observed the second week In
February. Kelsey Collie and Mrs.
w. H. Jamison will visit WHO'D
as a part of this observance on
January ~. They are evne"f"d
to make recordings at that time.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1953-01-24
School Happenings. =

Lucky's, Philco Furniture Co.,
Atlantic Furniture Store, Sears
Roebuck and Co., Helmly De-
partment Store, Jefferson Stores
and Claude billiard.
Several faculty members are
taking advantage of the music
shop being held at Carver High
School in the Grove.
Verma j. Norman, reporter
Mary Ford Williams, Prin.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1953-01-24
ST. MATTHEW BAPTIST

Rev. N. r. Clark, pastor
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1953-01-24

Members and friends of st.
Matthew's Baptist Church cele-
brated the 32nd anniversary Of the
church and pastor, the Rev. N.
F. Clark, during last week. Every
evening a splendid program was
presented. Congregations and
pastors appearing were: New
Hope Primitive Baptist Church,
Rev. Samuel; Israel-Bethel Prim-
tive Baptist Church, Rev. P. D.
Brantley; the Mighty Southland
Singers; First Baptist Church,
Rev. w. J. Macon; Friendship
Baptist Church, Deacon Williams;
Temple Baptist Church, Rev. L.
A. Thompson All were high in
their praise for Rev. Clark as a
faithful servant of God.
Rev. Clark has spent 48 years
in the Gospel Ministry. St. Mat
thew's is the second church built
by him with the cooperation Of
the members. He is thankful to
God for a long life of service to
his fellowmen.
He wishes to thank choirS ! and
2 of st. Matthew's, the Pulpit
Board, Missionary Board, Ushers'
Board, Red Circle, officers and
members and all the friends. May
the God of heaven bless us all.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1953-01-24
SALTERS CHAPEL .AME
Corner 9th Ave. and 48th st.
Brownsville


We have new pastor, the Rev,
R. H. johnson, a very fine man,
and we all will work with him
Just as we did with our former
pastor, Rev. L. r. Brown. We are
striving to build a Greater Salters
Chapel.
Sunday School was opened at
the usual hour with the Supt
Sister J. B. Robinson and teachers
at their posts. The lesson was re-
viewed by the pastor. At the ii
o'clock service No. l choir sang
and Rev. johnson delivered a
touching message from Psalm 81
4. How we all enjoyed the ser
moni
With No. 2 choir singing at 1880
pm, the pastor again delivered
an able sermon His text was
taken from I Kings 1924. Our
souls were filled with the Gospel.
Rev. r. H. johnson, pastor
Sis. Agnes Davis, reporter
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CHURCH OF
INCARNATION

The Church of the Incarnation
presents st. Agnes Dramatic
Club In a 3-act religious drama.
"A Dream of Queen Estehr, !"
Wednesday, January % at 8 pm
IN the Liberty City Community
Center, 6304 NV l4th ave. Ad-
mission so cents.
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Rev. Z. M. Thomas, Pastor
Mrs. b. M. Hendricks. reporter
SUNDAY Services
The coastland times., 1953-03-20
MANTEO MUSIC CLUB HEARS
YOUNG PIANISTS TUESDAY

The Roanoke Island Music Club,
meeting Tuesday evening at the
home of Mrs. A. @. Bell near Man
teo, heard Pat Baum and frankie
White, young pianists, play num-
bers that they will play Saturday
in the district Junior Music Club
festival in Elizabeth City. Miss
Baum played "Canzonetta" by
Schultz; and frankie White play
ed Spinning Song" by Ellmen-
reich. In addition to these young
performers, the club heard an
Iturbe recording of LISTS "Lieb-
estraume".
The story of "Don Pasquale",
comic opera by Donizetti to be pre-
sehted soon in Manteo by the Grass
Roots Opera Company, was told in
brief by Mrs. Victor Meekins.
At the conclusion of the program
the hostesses, Mrs. Bell and Mrs.
Grace Davis served ice cream and
cake. Guests of the club were the
visiting performers; also Miss
Mary B. Meekins, Miss 10 Ann Bal
lance, and Albert @. Bell.
The coastland times., 1953-03-20
HOME DEMONSTRATION
CLUB AT BUXTON

Buxton. = The regular meeting
of the home demonstration club
met at the home of Mrs. Tracy C.
Hooper with % members present.
The, club voted to sponsor a girl
scout troop which is being formed.
Mrs. Aulise Burrus was appointed
to serve on the scout troop COM
mittee; eleven dollars to be taken
from the treasury for the scouts
to buy pins and books; that ma
terial be bought to be used in the
girls rooms at school. A commit
tee was appointed to see that the
material was put to use.
Miss Kirby's theme for the
month was color harmony in the
home. Drape and slip cover ma
terial was shown and the impor-
tance of matching colors was
stressed. Slides were shown by
Miss Kirby.
A social hour followed and re-
freshments were served.
The coastland times., 1953-03-20
ocRAcoKE PERSONALS

Miss Irma Styron was married
in New Bern on March 4th to Zion
Foster. Mrs. Foster returned to
Ocracoke on Saturday to open up
their home here. Mr.. Foster, who
works in Philadelphia, will be here
for the summer months as usual,
and will eventually make his year
round home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry O'Neal an
nounce the birth of a son, Rex
Beach O'Neal, on Wednesday,
March II, at Morehead City Hos
pital. This is their tenth son.
Jones M. Williams of Staten Is
land, N. Y, visited his parents
here last week end. Mr.. Williams
stated that at church service in
Staten Island recently, he was sur
prised to meet Rev. Cheatham, a
former summer visitor here and
now a summer resident of Ports
mouth, N. C.
Powers Garrish is confined at
Morehead City Hospital, following
an appendicitis operation.
George Guthrie jackson is still
at the Veterans Hospital in Fay
etteville.
Jake Alligood, Sr. spent several
days in Washington, N. C. recent
ly.
Harold Wahab has had to spend
the past 10 days in Morehead City
for treatment of an injured finger.
Among recent visitors to Beau
fort were Mrs. John Midgette, Mrs.
Mamie Howard, Mrs. Joe Gaskins,
Mrs. Audrey Buskirk and son, Mrs.
Washie Spencer and Mary Louise,
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Henry O'Neal,
Jules Garrish, Mrs. Rosa Garrish,
and Mrs. Ronald O'Neal and SON.
The coastland times., 1953-03-20
EVANGELISTIC SERVICES
IN OCRACOKE CHURCH SOON

Ocracoke. = Ocracoke Methodist
Church will welcome visiting
evangelist for a week of special
services beginning April 10Th, join
ing with other Methodist churches
in the New Bern district of the
Richmond area, in the Methodist
Evangelistic Mission and reciprocal
exchange of pastors from adjoin-
ing states. Rev. Hiram K. King,
superintendent of the New Bern
district, visited Ocracoke last week
end, presenting the plans for the
special services at the close of the
Sunday evening meeting. Mr.. King
stated that the name of the visiting
evangelist who would come to
Ocracoke for the week of April 19
would be announced shortly.
Mr.. King preached at the Sunday
morning service on the efficacy of
prayer for all Christians. At the
evening service, he conducted de-
votions and spoke further on this
same subject, emphasizing the
need of prayer today and pointing
out the wonderful blessings of the
evangelistic mission of which Ocra-
coke will be a part.
Mr.. King was the guest of Rev.
and Mrs. w. Y. Stewart, who
have returned to the island follow
ing the formers disqualification.
En- route home Mr.. and Mrs. Stew
art were overnight guests in New
Bern of Rev. and Mrs. King. In
view of Mr.. Stewards recent i'll
ness and period of recuperation,
much of the preparatory work for
the week Of special services will be
IN the hands of a committee of
laymen.
The coastland times., 1953-03-20
MANTEO HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR PLAY SOON


Since the Junior play, "Gold il
the Hills" the acting ability Of
the present Senior class has re,
manned dormant, but now oppor.
tunity is again knocking in the
form of another dramatic produc-
ton directed by Mrs. Jean T. WarG
The title is 81 Remember Mama
1t is about young girl, who af-
ter many unsuccessful literary eff
forts, writes a story about hel
family that quickly sells because
of it's human and heart-warming
appeal. 1t is this story that is re-
told on the stage in the current
Senior play.
Mama, the central character, is
played by Harriet Tillett, who
made her debut in the Junior play.
She performed, also, in another of
Mrs. Wards players, "The Bal
cony Scene" which received many
favorable comments at the play
festival in Greenville last March
The family life revolves around
Mama, who in her wisdom and un-
derstanding, provides lovingly fol
the needs of each of her children
and relatives. Harriet's portrayal
is both sympathetic and convinc-
ing.
Another fine piece of acting is
done by Cliff Topping in the role
of Papa" Cliff, too, was a mem
Der of the cast in the two plays,
Gold in the Hills" and Balcony
Scene" and he is again using his
great ability to help make the
Senior play a "hit." AS Papa, he
plays a devoted husband, who sup
ports Mamas' stratagems with
confidence and admiration.
Making his appearance again is
that old favorite Wade Nixon. A
versatile actor, Wade is doing a
fine job as Uncle Chris, the head
of the family of Norwegian immi-
grants to America. Under his
rough and domineering exterior,
he conceals a passionate desire to
alleviate the sufferings of the af-
fiicted. .,
Il Remember Mama," will be
presented by the Senior class of
Manteo High School in the school
auditorium, Friday night, March
27, at 8 o'clock.
The coastland times., 1953-03-20
LEGION CHURCH SERVICE

The Rev. R. Norman Knight, of
Moyock, formerly of Columbia, will
preach at the Columbia Methodist
Church Sunday morning, March
%, at IL o'clock, under the aus
pices of theAmerican Legion,
Scuppernong Post in their Come
Back to Church. Program. Rev.
Knight was a former chaplain of
the post. The Legion plans to at
tend the services in a body. Every
one is urged to attend.
The coastland times., 1953-03-20
PARTY FOR SIX-YEAR-OLD

Haywood Davenport, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Lloyd Davenport of Co
lumbia, was honored on his 9Th
birthday by party Thursday af-
ternoon, March y, at his home.
The home was attractively dec
Grated with spring flowers; the
dining table was centered with a
white, two TERED cake, topped
with six candles. A canopy above
the cake was formed with multi
colored balloons, which were show
cred down just before the cake was
cut. Favors were tiny rabbits and
ducks holding minute umbrellas,
and Easter eggs. Besides the cake,
ice cream and drinks were served.
The guest list included: Bertram
brother of the honoree, Ashley
Hardison, Alice Ann Riddick, Ed
die Spencer, Brenda Goodwin, Flor
cite Rhodes, Geraldine Alexander,
Nancy and Bob Spencer, Judy and
Wayne Smith, Jessie and Jean
Cooper, Fay Spencer, Carol Nc
Clees, Margaret Rose Chesson,
Rhett White, Billie and Hal
Rhodes, Leroy Liverman, D. NJ.
Alexander, ,Jr., Sandra Hassell,
Marsha Brickhouse, Jane Walters,
Terry Everett, Cynthis Simmons,
Chris Yerby, Leamon Cooper, Dar-
rell Cohoon, Gail Pritchett, Abbie
Kay Harrell, Viola Johnson, Phyl-
lis Fisher, Anne and Steve Alex
ander, Paul Mitchell, Eddie McDuf-
fly, Brenda Hales and Mrs. Ches-
son. grandmother.
The coastland times., 1953-03-20
EAST CAROLINA ENGLISH
CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS

Greenville. = Imogene Jennette,
junior from Mount Olive has been
elected president of the English
club at East Carolina College. She
will direct activities of the student
departmental organization during
1953-1954. This year she acted as
secretary of the club.
Also chosen as officers of the
English club for the next school
year are Jane Simmons, Bessemer
City, vice president; Jane Goodwin,
Wade, secretary; Alma Faulkner,
La Grange, treasurer; T. Parker
Maddrey, Seaboard, and Laura
Credle, New Holland, reporters;
and Maxine Case, Roanoake Rap
ids, chairman of the social commit
tee.
The coastland times., 1953-03-20
CAROLINA BAPTIST STUDENTS
STAGE TALENT PARADE

Greenville. - Members of the
Baptist Student Union at East Car
olina College will stage a Talent
Parade next Tuesday, March II, at
the Baptist Student Center on East
Eighth Street. The program will be
attended by members of the organ
ization and their guests. Those on
the program will be talented stu
dents at East Carolina.
The show is being planned by a
committee headed by Airlee Bar
bour Of Four Oaks. Assisting her
are Leo Bishop, Greenville; Lii
liam Haynes, Greensboro; Larry
Williams, Ocracoke; and Barbara
Guyton, Wilmington.
In the talent limelight will be
students in monologs, record imi-
tations, stunts, games, and musi-
cal numbers. Those giving perfor-
mances include 10 Ann Lee, Four
Oaks; Catherine Stephenson, Will
low Springs; Jack Painter, Tar
boro; Ruth Little, Winterville;
Frances Smith, Robersonville;
Gwen Robinson, Belmont; E. J..
Hines, Holly Ridge; William Pen
uel, Goldsboro; Percy wilkins, Ben
son; Norman Hines, Holly Ridge;
Ruth Bullard, Sanford; Janet Swim
son, Mount Olive; Mary Agnes
Clark, Sanford; Mary Alice Fields,
Collision; and Larry Williams,
Ocracoke.
The coastland times., 1953-03-20
SHOWER FOR RECENT BRIDE

A miscellaneous shower was
given Friday night, March 13, by
Mrs. S F. Moore, at her home on
Columbia Route One, honoring a
recent bride, Mrs. Jesse W. Bas-
night, the former Miss Elva Rae
Moore.
The guests were greeted by the
hostess. Miss Betty Rhodes was
in charge of recreation.
The home was attractively dec
grated in arrangements aof white
spirea, jonquils, daffodils and
Towering ounce.
Ice cream, wedding cake, and
candy were served to about 40
guests. Many fine and useful gifts
were received by the honoree.
The coastland times., 1953-03-20
MRS. RALPH O'NEAL
HOSTESS TO W.S.C.S

The Stumpy Point W.S.C.S. met
with Mrs. Ralph O'Neal Monday
night for its Spiritual Life pro-
gram. The devotional was led by
Mrs. Belle Payne. Sixteen members
were presents. Officers were elect
d as follows: President, Mrs. Bea-
trice Meekins; Vice-President, Mrs.
Wilma Midgette; Secretary Mis-
sionary Education, Mrs. Willie
Hooper; Secretary MILF, Mrs. vi
ola O'Neal, Eloise Monette; Secre-
tary Spiritual Life, Mrs. Maude
Hooper.
Refreshments were served.
The coastland times., 1953-03-20
COLORED NEWS
Windsor Tatem

Windsor Tatem
Funeral services for Windsor
Tatem, age II, who died Wednes-
day afternoon at 2:30 at his home
after an extended illness, were held
at the Chapel Hill Church, of Co
lumbia Route One, on Sunday af-
ternoon, March Is, at o'clock. In
tement was in the church ceme-
terry.
He is survived by his wife, Mar
tina Tatem, two sons and two
daughters, and 32 grandchildren.
Mrs. Mary Collins
Mrs Mary Collins, age 48, of Co
lumbia Route One, died Monday
morning, March 16, a little after
midnight, in the Columbia Hos.
pital, after an illness of few
hours.
She is survived by her husband
William Collins, two daughters
and 5 sons, 4 grandchildren, ant
her father, Pete Fenner.
The coastland times., 1953-03-20

ROMAN LEE PATRICK of En-
gelhard is one of 1S undergradu-
ates to have just been elected to
the Duke University chapter of Phi
Beta Kappa, national honorary
scholastic fraternity. To achieve
this honor, student must maintain
high level of scholastic work for
a period of at least two and one
half years, making selection dur
ing the Junior year distinct
achievement.
Spring limitations and a dinner
honoring the new members will be
held at Duke on April Z.
Patrick, junior Pre- Med. stu
dent, is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
R. L. Patrick of Engelhard.
The coastland times., 1953-03-20
EIGHT TYRRELL MEN
LEAVE FOR INDUCTION

On Monday, March 16, eight
men left Tyrrell County for in
duction, white, 7 colored, accord
ing to Mrs. Mittie Lee Hamilton,
Secretary to the Selective Service
Board. She also announced that an
order has been received for ten to
leave for physical on April 9.
The coastland times., 1953-03-20
SHOWER FOR CHURCH

Mrs. 7. X. Yerby announced that
a Kitchen shower" would be held
at the Columbia Missionary Bap-
tist Church on Thursday night,
March 26, for the purpose of equip
ping the kitchen in the church. All
adults of the different churches are
invited to attend.
The coastland times., 1953-03-20
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

Mr.. and Mrs. Troy Beasley of
Colington announce the birth of
their second child, a boy, Wayne
ounces, born Thursday, March 5
ounces, born Thursdaya, March 5
at the clinic at harrisburg. Their
first child, also a boy, is two and
a half.
The coastland times., 1953-03-20
P. O. OPEN SAT-. AFTERNOONS

The following bulletin has been
posted in the Columbia Post Of
fee: "The Columbia Post Office
will remain open on Saturday af-
ternoon, beginning March IA, 1853.
Any rural patron preferring to get
their mail may do so by calling for
it."
Signed, Mrs. E. A. ,Brickhouse,
Postmaster.
The coastland times., 1953-03-20
iTYRRELL RECORDERS COURT

1S
Two cases were tried in Tyrrell
County's Recorders Court, Monday,
March 16. Judge W. 7. Reynolds
presided.
+ Andrew Calvin Suggs was
charged with hit and run driving,
and fined $25, plus damages to the
car hit, and costs of court.
Tom Simpson was charged with
assault, fined $25 and costs of
court.
The coastland times., 1953-03-20

Co. The fire was extinguished with
out any particular damage.
The coastland times., 1953-03-20
FIRE AT LUMBER co.

The Volunteer Fire Department
answered a call Tuesday about
pm. to the B. R. Harrell Lumber
The coastland times., 1953-03-20
MRS. EDITH BEST HOSTESS
TO STUMPY POINT CLUB

The Stumpy Point Home Dem
onstration Club met with Mrs. Ed
ith Best+Tuesday afternoon for a
silver tea. Those attending cut and
sewed bed quilt squares. Irene
Wise donated a quilt top which will
be quilted and given to the parson-
age. Refreshments were served to
Mrs. Irene Wise, Louise T. Hooper,
Florine Hooper, Maude Hooper,
Gertrude Wise, Louise ]. Hooper,
Eloise Monette, Alva Wise, Ruth
Hooper, Cora Best, Margaret Mid
yette, Viola O'Neal, Josie Hooper,
Doll Cahoon, Wilma Midgette,
Phine Wise, Evelyn Meekins and
Lou Hooper, Grace.
The coastland times., 1953-03-20

Electric utility companies in the
United States use an average of
100000 tons of bituminous coal
daily.
Evening star., 1953-07-26

Roll out gently until circle Teaches edges OF papeT
(Waxed paper will not slip when you roll pastry table
top under paper is slightly damp) Peel off top paper.
If dough tears mend without mOstening by pressing
edges together by pressing scrap of pastry lightly
over tear Lift paper and pastry by top corners they
will cling together Place papersideup in 9n pie pan.
Carefully peel off paper Gently ease and fit pastry into
pan Build up high fluted edge Prick the dough thor
oughIy with fork.
Boke TO 10 minutes in very hot oven (475').
~s~ yOu GOLD MEDAL Self Rising Flour (OId In of
the SOurh) omit salt and bake in hot (425'l
Evening star., 1953-07-26

Then pour all at once into hour
Stir mixed Press with hands into smooth ball. Flatten
slightly Place sheets of waxed paper 2n squae)
Milford chronicle., 1953-11-13
TRINITY

Mrs. Elmer Brown of Federals-
burg and Mrs. William Kreiger of
Preston visited Mrs. Carl Walstone
on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Warrington
ard family visited their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dean Seely, near
WOodenhawk on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Hubbertt
and sons were dinner guests of
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. F.
Hastings on Sunday.
We are sorry to hear that another
Of our neighbOrs, Mrs. Harry Walls
ton, had a fall last week. At this
time she is improving from some
severe bruises.
Jean Hastings, Carol Friedel and
Bobby Smith, accompanied by Car
OILS mother, Mrs. Frank Friedel,
visited their teacher, Mrs. Carrie
Kleinhenn at the Milford Memorial
Hospital on Monday afternoon.
Miss Betty Ann Carey of Will
mington spent the weekend with
her parents, MFR. and Mrs. Lee Car
ey. Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth West
spent Sunday afternoon with the
Careys.
This little community is about
back to its regular routine of work
after the severe and surprising
snow storm. Many really felt the
blunt of the storm when they were
without heat, lights, water and
means of cooking when they were
without electricity for nearly nine
teen hours.
Rev. Harry Conner of Greenwood
called in this neighbOrhOod on
Monday.
Mrs. Earl White, Mrs. Ralph Pen
nypacker, Mrs. Treat Galloway and
Mrs. Noble Galloway attended the
Home Demonstration Achievement
Day in Georgetown last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Johnson OF
Denton spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. A. T. White and Miss Char
lotte White.
| Family Fun Night, which is usu-
ally held the second Saturday night
in each month, will not be held fol
the month of November.