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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1955-01-06
Southern Junior High Team
Loses To Davis Quint

Southern's junior high school
team was defeated Wednesday
afternoon at Davis IS to Is, in its
opening game of the season. Don
Dewitt scored points and Keith
Mersing scored 4 to lead the South
ern team.
The junior high team will play
a preliminary game at Elk Garden
on Friday night and will play
Aurora in Oakland next Monday
evening.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1955-01-06
Temperature Moderate

The temperature drought the
week in Garrett county was moder-
ate with some Of the days being
clear and warm, others foggy with
rain. The thermometer hit into the
50's yesterday.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1955-01-06
Drive Begins For
March OF Dimes

-
The annual campaign to raise
funds to tlght lnfantlle paralysis
was launched locally TINS week
The drive VIII continue throughout
the month OF January.
The drive was pointed out as
particularly important. Basil y
Connor' president OF the National
Foundation Tor lnfahtlle Paralysis
declared we sun DO not kho" II
the trial polio vaccine has pre-
vented one case OF paralytlc polio
This factor plus the large number
OF patients stlII needing help means
that lighting polio Is a bigger Jon
now.
FIFTY percent OF the funds con-
trlbuted locally VIII remain Win
IN the county to help pay the cost
OF treating county patients Inc
balance Will go to the National or
ganzatlon' Last year the drive
netted T4,9oo, hlgheSt IN history
A lot OF com containers nave
been distributed IN Oakland by the
Civic club and throughout th(
county and several activities arc
planned TINS year 70 boost the tooa
contributions.
Several groups are planning
benefit dances and benefit parties
The Maryland theatre Will agar
take up periodic collections, the
students in the schools will be con
tacted and cards are being malice
throughout the county to persons
who might otherwise have no op'
portunity to contribute.
Mothers March
The ladies of the Civic club vii
again conduct Mothers MarcI
ON Monday, January 81, with Mrs
William DeWeese in charge. This
will be conducted at the same time
as will be done throughout the ma.
ton and will be a house to house
canvass. 1t will take the place OF
the annual visitation that was us
ually held during the campaign
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1955-01-06

Corp. Warren M. Runner has re-
turned to Fort Benning, Ga, after
spending a nine-day furlough with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Dorsey
Runner, near Oakland, and with
other friends and relatives.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14
Army To Hold Open House May Fl

The United States Army Re-
cruiting Main Station at rs NV.
LIST ST., in Miami, will have Open
House for the young men and
women of this area on May 81
(Armed Forces Day. at 10 am.
The main purpose of the Open
House is to afford qualified youth
an opportunity to apply for a
specialized course Of technical
training, prior to their gradual
ton from high school this sum-
mer. 1t is emphasized that they
must graduate before attending.
Sgt. First Class Roy Gardner,
who will be the Army host, will
have all of the necessary appli-
cation forms and particulars Of
over las specialized courses which
are available.
Application for one of these
courses does not in any way obli-
gate the applicant to enlist in the
army. The applicant enliSts only
after he or she is completely sat-
isfied that they have the exact
IDEAL" which they desire. Further,
enlistment will not be completed
until after graduation on a date
specified by the applicant.
Parents of these young men and
women are encouraged to come
with them so that the entire fam
lily will be acquainted with these
opportunities.
Now don't forget the date, al
May, 1855; the time, 10 am, the
location, u. S. Army Examining
Station at % NE 1st ST., in Miami;
the occasion, application for q
specialized course of instruc ion
all of this-Completely without
obligationl
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14
IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory Of our dear
son and brother,
HERMAN DEMERITTE
who departed this life May 3,
1854. You have gone and left a
vacant place in our home which
can never be- refilled Sleep on
darling, sleep on, we love you but
Jesus loves you best.
Mrs. celegt Demeritt, mother
Edmund Demeritte, father
Mrs. Belle Dora Hardy, sister
And Family
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14
NAACP NEWS

Reports OF the 18th meeting OF
the Florida State Conference of
branches held In Panama City and
current report of the member
ship drive will be given at the
next regular meeting Of the Mi
ami branch on Thursday even
ing, May 10 at office OF the Afro
American Life Ins. Co, $40 NV
3rd ave, $3.50 pm.
All members are urged TO be
present and on time and the pub
lie Is invited 20 attend.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14
News From Perrine
BY LEE JORDAN

Mrs. Mary Thomas takes this
method of expressing her thanks
and appreciation to the r. r.
Motion School and teachers for
cards and flowers and othersforms
IF sympathy during her bereave-
ment caused by the death of her
husband. She wishes to thank all
hose who visited him in the hos
pital.
Below is listed our many
churches and hour of worship.
There are inspiring messages be-
ing delivered from the pulpits.
Attend the church of your choice
regularly.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14
UAN CALLS
CONFERENCE OF
ALL AFRICANS

NEW YORK - AT the request
of the leaders of the IStiqual
Party of Morocco, the Neo-Des-
tour Party of TuniSia, the Afri-
can National Union of Tangan-
yika and the East African Ma lon-
al Association. Jas. r. Lawson,
president of the United African
Nationalist Movement issued a
call for a conference of all peoples
of African descent to be held in
New York City. Mr.. Lawson was
elected chairman OF the confer
ence committee.
This forthcoming gathering
which will be held the first week
in August, 1855, is expected to go
on record on various issues rails
ed at the Banding Conference as
we'll as some issues never intro
duced there.
The first day of the Conference
August L. will be devoted to
the registration of delegates at the
Hotel Theresa and that night Miss
Africa will be crowned in an out
door ceremony in front Of the
hotel, during the Marcus Garvey
Day Celebration.
The August, 1855 meeting is the
second such conference called by
the UANM, the first held at the
Hotel Theresa, January 3, 1888,
took action on number of issues.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14

SARAH COMEZ-FINLEY
who departed this life May H.
1853
When our heads are how'd with
woe,
When our bitter tears overflow,
When we mourn the lost. the dear
Jesu. Son OF Mary, hear
Leaves to mourn our loss
Felix Finley, husband
Mary Butler Gunter, Daugh.
Harold H. Butler, son
Della y. Carey, sister
Susan Ambrlster, sister
Mary j. Dcmeritte, sister
Lillian Johnson, niece
Emily &. Thomas, niece
Edward Ambrigter, nephew
Ivan and Fred Mccaskili,
nephewg
AmOnda Johnson, nephew
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14
IN MEMORIAM

In sad but loving memory OF
our dear father and grand a. her,
WILLIAM A. ADDERLEY
who departed this life May IL,
1910.
Our knowledge OF that life Is
small,
The eye of faith Is dim;
But 'tis enough that Christ knows
all,
And we shall be with him
The Family
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14

Mrs. Isabelle Solomon of 1249
NV 65th terri, was pronounced
dead on Sunday, May 8 as the re-
suit of accidental asphyxiation.
She is survived by her daughter,
Mrs. Collette Price of New York
who is in the city for the final
rites, her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Curry and other relatives. Funer-
al services will be conducted on
Saturday, May IA at 200 pm. at
the Church of the Incarnation,
FIR. Lambert Sands officiating
with intement in Lincoln Memo
rial Cemetery.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14

Fred w. Roux of 1920 Hainlin
Drive, GouldS, died on the after
noon of Sunday, May 8 at Dade
County Hospital following an i'll
ness of several months. He Is sur
vived by his father and step
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Talmadge
Roux and other relatives. Funer-
al services were conducted on
Thursday, May 2 at the New
Bethel AME Church of Goulds,
Rev. A. ID. Burton officiating.
Interment was conducted at
Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14

Frank Gibson of 1925 NV 65th
terrace died in Jackson Memorial
Hospital on Sunday, May 8 fol-
lowing an illnessof several weeks.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Rachel Gibson OF this city and
other relatives of Jacksonville.
Funeral services will be conduct
ed on Saturday, May IA at IL pm.
in the chapel. Intement will be
conducted in Lincoln Memorial
Cemetery.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14

Mrs. Josephine Hill of 202l NV
Gath ST., apt. 2, died at Jackson
Memorial Hospital on Friday,
May following a short illness.
She is survived by a daughter,
Mrs. Blanche Graves of this city
and other sons and daughtreS of
Thomasville, Ga. and Philadel-
phia, Pa. Funeral services will be
conducted in Cairo, Ga. on Sun
day, May IA.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14
IN MEMORIAM

In sad but loving memory OF
our dear husband and father,
JOSH MCCULLOUGH
who passed away on May Ia,
l947.
Gone, but not forgotten.
Sadly missed by his wife,
Mrs. Maude Mccullough
James Mccullough, son
Mary Knowles, daughter
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14
YMCA Highlights
EARN YOUR WAY TO CAMP

Summer will soon be herel
That could mean good times, ad-
venture and cool air for your
child.
Yet, for most OF US. camp means
expenses we find 10 meet. With
prices as they are, camps have TO
charge substantially to conduct a
well-fed, professionally trained
program. We usually end up say
ing. Next year I'll send my
child" I
But camp Is something you
cannot put off any more than you
can put off your child's going to
school. Only three or four years
OF his life are ideally suited 10
camp life. II he misses out on
those ne loses for the rest Of his
life the enjoyment and knowl-
edge camp life can give him.
The Carver Branch YWcA has
found a solution 70 this dilemma.
II is a nationwide project called
Earn your way to camp" At
tractive boxes Of soap sell for so
cents a box-only slightly more
than soap at the store. Twenty
five cents goes 20 your child's
camp account; IS cents goes for
the cost OF the soap. The YMCA
is letting the youngsters, with
the consent of their parents, sell
soap merely in the interest OF
getting more children TO camp.
There is no reason any boy
ought not be able TO 60 TO camp
this year with just a little effort.
After all the soap costs no more
than regular soap. Everybody
uses soap. Soap Is not perishable.
No matter how large stock on
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14

hand people can always buy more
TO help out.
BOOK REVIEW
The Carver Branch YMCA In
cooperation with the Murrel
Branch YWCA and the Dorsey
Memorial Library, invite the citi-
gems 10 attend a book review
Thursday, May 10, 7:30 pm. at
the Dorsey Memorial Library. II.
Daniel Lang. executive director
OF the Urban League and board
member Of the YMCA. will re-
view Lillian Smiths snow Is the
Time" and Charles Abrams For
hidden Neighbors." Miss Helen NJ.
Dorset, Librarian and member OF
the YIN and WV board, Is coor-
dinator Of the program.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14

MRS. ISABELLA ROLE
who departed this life on May IL,
1854.
Gone, but forgotten,
May she rest in peace and light
perpetual shine upon her.
David Role, daughter
Rosabelle Danes, daughter
Carolyn Brown, daughter
Elizabeth Role, daughter
Leona Johnson, daughter
Joseph Sands, son
Leonard Johnson, son
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14
DEATHS at RANGE

Funeral services for Mrs. Nam
cy Ellen were conducted on Tues
day, May 10 at Mt. Tabor Bap-
fist Church, Rev. j. N. Byrd Of
ficiating. Burial was conducted at
Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14
CARD OF THANKS

wish TO express my deepest
appreciation 10 the manv friends
for kindnesses and courtesies ex-
tended 10 me In my tragic loss
occasioned by the fire which des-
troyed my home recently.
May God bless you everyone.
Mrs. Maria Frederick
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14
CARDS : MEMORIALS
IN MEMORIAM

In sad but loving memory of
our dear wife, mother and grand
mother,
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14

Funeral services for the mother
Of Sister Luverne Robinson was
held on Saturday afternoon az
Hurst Chapel.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14
Let's go bowIin' -.
By Lawrence B. Cooper

Pauline Allen, wife of Calvin
Alien became the first woman 10
break 200 She rolled a neat 202.
Calvin made the difficult BIO
split
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14
IN MEMORIAM

In sad but loving memory Of
our mother, the late,
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14

This week we relinquish oar
post as conductor of this bowling
column because Of other commit
ments, etc. which don't allow US
time for complete coverage Of the
leagues and individual bowling re-
suits. So M Ted Potter IS
in the drivers seat:
PALM LEAGUE RESULTS
BY TED POTTER
Spoilers 2, UpSetters I
Sports, 2 Wonders /.
Individual high games: Mac
Bigelow, $40. High team game:
Wonders 819; Set: Sports, 2,235.
Winners Of the bronze pin, Mac
Bigelow, 2I7; Clinton Burton 207,
Earl Edge 206, Bobby RUSSELL, 200.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14
SPIRITUAL BAPTIST

Elder c. c. Gray, pastor
Sister Ida Ferguson, clerk
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14

who departed this life May IA,
1854. Gone but not forgotten
Jesus said suffer little children to
come unto me, forbid them not
from the kingdom of heaven.
From the family, mother, grand
mother, aunts and uncleS.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14
IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of little
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14
MT. MoRIAH BAPTIST

Rev. w. c. EDGAR, pastor
Sister Lille Saunders, clerk
CNHnNl QsQ0 NJ
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14
MT. SINAI BAPTIST

Rev. J. E. Murray, pastor
Sister M. Harris, clerk
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14
SWEET HOME BAPTIST

Rev. E. King, pastor
Gro. Jimmie Marshall, clerk
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kERR'S MEMORIAL M. c.
Rev. E. Sheppard, pastor
Sister Laura Adger, clerk
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14

CHURCH OF GOD
Bishop Watson, pastor
Bro. III. Moss, clerk
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14
DAv TELLS why
DISABLED VETS
SHOULD JOIN

The DAV has .mD
Z: !. !. !: !: ]: J O
performed amin %E1koslA
portant role in M kwNEA
meeting theE 3XKMH
needs of our war k.ifEy g4tlY
disabled. The 35 - ~ ~
year history Of 9AA%
the DAV is a history of the fight
to help disabled veterans.
IL il our responsibility TO
bring needed assistance 10 all
disabled veterans whether or not
they AFRO members Of the DAV.
But disabled veterans can
best serve this purpose II they
are banded together. Our voice
can only be- as strong as our
membership. Today we must
combat a well-organized cam
paign against our rehabilitation
program.
Every eligible veteran should
join the DAv in fighting off
these attacks. Join in the fight
10 protect your benefits by join
ing the DAV.
The Work Of the DAv
is Indispensable
spoo.o,sd st
Sgt. Daniel w. Mullins
Chapter No. 80
nsmn hg@N Ar~mxsrmwn Vs.4ewmmH
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-05-14
HURST CHAPEL A.M.E.

Williams, pastor
St. Paul recorder., 1955-05-27
Old Log Theotre
To Open June 8

Summer stock theatre-goers
will have an opportunity TO see
such famous Broadway hits as
sabrina Fair, Picnic, Dial NJ For
Murder and The Caine Mutiny
Court Martial during the coming
summer at the Old Log Theater
at Excelsior.
That's what director Don Stolz
said this week as he announced a
number of Broadway plays as
part of his 1855 summer schedule
for the only professional acting
company in the Upper-Midwest.
Other plays to be presented by
the Old Log Theater company
during the coming summer will in
clude My Three Angels, The
Festival and Reclining Figure.
The Old Log Theater will open
its 14-week summer season on
Wednesday night, June 8.
St. Paul recorder., 1955-05-27

encouraged US to continue to ex-
pand our services to our readers
and advertisers"
Acquisition Of the new press"
he said, lis only just another evil
dence Of our faith in the future
and our appreciation Of the COM
munities we attempt to serve"
Officers Of the corporation in
addition TO Mr.. Newman are
Curtis G. Ch.vers and Oscar
Newman. yice-presidents; DE
yelma Newman, secretary.
Other staff members of the two
papers include Chivers. who is
also advertising manager; Jessie
Shepard. Mildred T. Jordan. Gloria
Chambers, Dale Sargent, Chester
w. Patterson, Christopher Dur
and, w. Lowe. Louise Hughes,
Frank Hackett, Ed Blackwell,
John Heron, several correspond
ents and a group Of high school
girls who mail and address the
papers each week.
The Minneapolis office and
plant Of the newspapers is 242
Third Av s.. Minneapolis, MINI.
and St Paul offices are located at
2i2 Newton Building. St Paul.
MINI. Mildred T. Jordan serves as
manager Of the st. Paul office.
St. Paul recorder., 1955-05-27

out regaining consciousness.
Under cross examination, Hoff-
man asked Collins what time
Jim williams closed Collins re-
piled that he left there shortly
after one a. m. and stood out In
front talking with some men for
about five or ten minutes and then
started down st. Anthony to-
wards Western and st. Anthony
TO pick up his car.
Collins was never able TO find
the lost 45 minutes"
After the jury was selected,
Frank told the jurors that they
would hear testimony from Skin
ners mother, Mrs Foster tEio-
maj Brown and Effie King s20
Marian Ave, alleged TO be the de-
fendants girl friend.
He said they would testify TO
the effect that Skinner went
home, changed clothes. went TO
his girls friends and had her wash
some blood stains from light
grey suit he had worn earlier.
May Testify Against Son
II his mother and girl friend
should be called 10 the witness
stand. and Franks statement TO
the jury about their testimony Is
correct, this means In effect that
they will testify against him.
Throughout the trial, skinner's
mother has been fighting to con-
trol her emotions and at times
has been observed sobbing quietly.
outwardly. Skinner appeared
calm and has been nattily dressed.
Monday he wore dark blue suit
with a pink shirt and pink and
blue tie.
Tuesday he changed clothes
twice. In the morning session Of
LFldt uC iAdN oAA u hANy oeA-~ oetN<
pepper sport Jacket with dark
slacks. After the lunch recess he
appeared in dark blue suit Wed
nesday he wore a dark blue suit.
His mother wore a grey coat
dress Tuesday. piped with white
pique, a small black hat. black
shoes. purse and white gloves.
Wednesday she was dressed in
black
The first witness to testify was
DR. John B. Dalton, criminoiogist
for the police department.
DIR. Dalton's testimony was
technical and he introduced .
scale plat of the vacant lot
where Russell was found
This plat along with some
photos that were taken by Paul
Presby Of the Minneapolis STAR
Confined ON page ~
St. Paul recorder., 1955-05-27
Dovy Crockett creofs
a Stir In Court

New York --- (ANPl --- Seldom
has the hailing of a defendant into
Felony court created more ex-
citement than when a particular
Harlem short order cook was
called before the bar of Magis-
trate Joseph Martins in Manhat-
tan last week.
All necks were craned when the
failiff called out; ''Davy Crockett!
Davy Crockettl"
II was not Davy Crockett, king
OF the wild frontier, however; but
Davy Crockett, 80. charged with
non-support Of his 1i-year old
daughter in Toledo.
His Is indeed a famous name
and we intend to protect It," said
Legal aid society representative
Benjamin Schmier.
The case was continued to June
6 without any opposition, as Davy
smiled appreciatively.
St. Paul recorder., 1955-05-27
Other Speakers


other speakers included Lurena
Washington, secretary OF the
awards group who told the why
of the awards; shelton Granger
OF Minneapolis, J. Nathaniel
Smith of st. Paul.
Granger warned citizens that
tho progress which many Negroes
think they are making Is relative
" slow when all factors are con-
sidered He urged against COM
placency and said that there had
not been near enough advance by
the Minneapolis Negro commun-
ity.
Mr.. Smith told OF the past st.
Paul history and he also was pes
simistic about the progress made
in st. Paul. Each speaker praised
the awards dinner AS step In
the right direction.
Frank Smith served as master
OF ceremonies. ST. Paul assistant
corporations counsel, d. L. Lais
represented Mayor Joe Dillon OF
ST. Paul and Ned Brandt repre-
sented Mayor Eric Hoyer OF Min
neapolis.
Rose Marie Cook sang two vo-
cal selections accompanied by
Hattie Bell Smith. pianist.
The awards will be annually
presented to a citizen in each OF
the Twin Cities who has been
nominated by the public as con-
tributing outstanding community
service. The awards win be open
TO Negro or white citizens.
St. Paul recorder., 1955-05-27

of Moral Re-Armament, upoa
hearing of her death, said:
That all men are created free
and equal, this is the great truth
that Mrs. Mary Mcleod Bethune
saw accomplished before she pass
ed to eternal life. A national
shrine enshrouds her memory"
DIR. Buchanan said that Mrs.
Bethune's death will "electrify the
nation" He said a memorial ser
vice will be held at Mackinac Is
land. Mich, where she was to have
been an honored guest at a forth
coming world assembly.
Among the other activities OF
Mrs. Bethune's later life was the
establishment of the Mrs. Mcleod
Bethlne Foundation. which pro-
vides scholarships for needy stu
dents. She had arranged for her
papers to go to the foundation as
well as her home, which undoubt-
edly will become a national shrine.
Mrs. Bethune carried on in the
face of illness over the advice of
her physicians, feeling always
that there was something else to
be done.
Her physicians were DR.. James
Lowell Hall of Daytona Beach,
DR.. Riley Thomas of Washington
and DIR. John ]. Stocking of Day
tona Beach. All attended her and
all worked together. When she
was on long trips, she often ask
ed DR.. Hall to accompany her.
She always told DR.. Hall that
she wanted to remain active un-
til the very last"
It is said that she had been sit
ting at her desk working and got
up to leave the room when she
suffered the fatal heart attack.
Survivors are Albert Bert
Bethune Sr.. her husband; Albert
Mcleod Bethune Jr., and five
grandchildren and Miss Georgia
Mcleod, niece.
St. Paul recorder., 1955-05-27
Protest Race Slvrs
Over punomo Rud.S

Panama City, RIP (ANP)--
A local radio station The Report
err. was on the spot this week.
pending an official order to tone
down its program which tends to
produce hate and dissension.
Minister of Government and
Justice Alepandro Remon (bro-
ther Of the slain President Jose
Antonio Remonl has been asked
to invoke the provisions of the law
and protect Panamanians Of West
Indian origin and British West In
dians from the slurs and disparag-
ing remarks, shameful and unwar-
ranted attacks to which they are
being subjected nightly over the
radio station.