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The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1956-05-12

Another total of 101 cases was
listed for trial in Judge John D.
Johnson's Municipal Court Mon
day morning. Despite the relig-
ious atmosphere which has been
enveloping the community during
the past week, the number OF
cases took a sudden turn upwards
and left court observers puzzled
as to what a reason for the same.
The case of Percy Blue, charged
with assault with a gun on Joe
Seymore and with discharging a
firearm in the city limits, was
one of the top cases of the day.
The incident occurred early last
Saturday morning at 1858 NV
3rd ave, which is commonly
known as "Nasty Mans" Cafe.
Blue is a cook at the cafe. Sey-
more told the court that he had
gone to the cafe to get breakfast
after attending an old fashioned
wake the night before. After or
dering the breakfast, Seymore
noted that he did not have enough
money to pay for the meal - he
needed 10 cents more. Seymore
said he was trying to borrow the
10 cents from a friend in the cafe
when Blue rushed out of the kit
chen with a gun and began to
shoot widely both at him and in
the cafe in general. But Seymore
said because Blue was a poor
marksman, all of the bullets miss
ed him.
In his defense, Blue denied
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1956-05-12
Good Morning Judge
News from Miami's Municipal Precinct Cou,
JUDGE JOHN o. JOHNSON, PRESIDING
ev ELLIOTT }. PIEze. Times STAFF Writer

shooting promiscuously and de-
clared that Seymore broke into
the kitchen and attacked him and
that he was forced to grab the
gun to protect himself. But Blue
denied shooting at Seymore. How
ever, Officer Rudolph Brown, who
made the arrest told the court
that Blue told him that he did
shoot at Seymore. Judge Johnson
fined Blue $85 or "a days on the
two charges combined.
Among other cases heard and
disposed of were the following:
Bernard Taylor, charged with
disorderly conduct, using profan-
ity Mildred Gordon, COM
claimant dismissed with a
warning.
Jerome Harris, charged with
malicious mischief, destruction of
a ladies' dress, property of Carrie
Bell Harris, valued at $500; fined
$25 or 10 days.
Prentice Spencer, Harold Dick
erSon and Tom Butt, were each
charged with assault and battery
Spencer was charged with assault
and battery on Bernice Neal,
Dickerson on -Rotena Square and
Butts on Eta Mae Butts. Spen-
Ger was dismissed; Dickerson was
fined $50 or 20 days, and Butts,
who was also charged with ma
licious mischief destruction of
window, the property of David
Williams, valued at $3.50 was fined
SIS or 80 days.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1956-05-12

The new church and property
purchased was negotiated by
Bishop J. D. Williams, local pas
tor of the Church of which Bish-
op M. A. Tomlinson is General
Overseer and Bishop M. S. Curry,
State Overseer.
The building has been reno
waited and additional area and
facilities such as offices, reception
and conference rooms, and a
dining area, all furnished with
modern equipment and facilities
are planned for the near future.
The building, when completely
renovated, will be adequate to
serve as state headquarters for
the Church of God of Prophecy.
MIG
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1956-05-12
.IrSSound The Bahamas
NN BY A. Y. MekiNzIe -
BY A. Y. MekiNzIs

Cay, Long Island and was re-
cruited last October.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1956-05-12

George Kerr, charged with
three counts of house breaking,
and a charge of assaulting a po-
lice officer with a revolver, plead
ed guilty in the Supreme Court
on May 1. On the night of March
10, after breaking into a home
at Balmoral, Kerr was caught by
Corporal Hilton Forbes whom he
threatened to shoot. The Chief
Justice sent Kerr to do six years
in prison.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1956-05-12

The body Of Mrs. Rose oliver
was found on April % at STAN
yard Creek, Andres, after a five
day search. The 70-year-old wo-
man went to her farm, and when
failed to return party sent out
iE search of her. A coroner's in
quest was held by the commits
Sioner.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1956-05-12

Fire The Ratchet Bay Farms
at Eleuthera, completely des-
troyed 1000 sacks of dairy feed
as II swept through a large ware
house on the night of May 2. A
detective was flown from Mas
sau to investigate the cause OF
the fire. This is the third time
fire has broken out at the farm
and destroyed feed during the last
year.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1956-05-12

At the annual general meeting
of the Girls Guide which was
held at the Kirk Hall on April 26,
Mrs. T. A. Toote received an
award in honor of her ten years
as treasurer of that organization.
The presentation was made by
Lady Ranfurly.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1956-05-12
Church of God
of Prophecy
Dedication May 20

M e m b e r S,
-iends and the
ublic are cor
tally invited to
ttend the died.
catory services
Or the Church
{ God of Pro-
hecy located at
937 NV. 22nd
We. The services
yill be held on
unday, May 20
It 3 o'clock pm.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1956-05-12

Triplets were born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Weathley Smith on April
80 and May /. They are all boys
and are reported to be doing well
with their mother. The Smiths
live on Rocky Road, East st.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1956-05-12

Leland Turnquest, a Bahama
ian laborer, was killed in an &C
cident at Lutz, Florida on April
80. He was a native of Deadman's
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1956-05-12

One of the few men to enter a
general meeting of the denomi-
nation with all of his district
supporting him in his campaign
for the bishopric. DR.. Sherman is
a member of the school board at
Little Rock, Ark, a presiding
elder in his conference and a
dynamic factor in the general
church.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1956-05-12

DR.. Samuel Richard Higgins,
president of Allen University in
Columbia, S. c., is one of the out
standing candidates for bishop to
be elected at the AME general
conference at Dinner Key Audi
forum today. DR.. Higgins is an
outstanding minister and lead
err in education and christian
brotherhood.
, 1956-07-18

against each other. In his opinion,
the situation just cannot continue
to go on as is. The Congress, Mr..
Engle remarked, is just complete
ly fed up with the existing situa-
ton. Congressman are now giving
much more time to Virgin Islands
affairs than to any of the other
matters coming before the Inter
ior Committee. He told me very
plainly and unequivocally that
neither he nor his associates can
give the time it requires to sit in
session to umpire" the many
controversies that are being call
ed to the Committees attention.
In his opinion, it is high time
that the Virgin Islands grow up
and assume the leadership that is
needed to bring the people CO.
hesively together for their own
common good, with a view of for
mulating policies to obtain eco
nomic self-sufficiency and politi-
cal ability. He, therefore, feels
that independence is the only
practical solution. It is his consi-
dered opinion that an Independ-
ence Bill would have a very salu-
CONTINUED on page ~
, 1956-07-18
Sgt. Duvid Benjumin
Attend Religious
Retreut in Koreu

SEOUL Sgt. David Benja-
min, son Of Mr.. & Mrs. Jacob
Benjamin Of St. Croix,recent-
~ attended a five-day rel
gious retreat at the chaplian's
Retreat Center in Seoul.
Protestant Catholic and
Jewish chaplains alternate in
planning the retreats courses.
Sergeant Benjamin, asquad
leader in Headquarters Conn
pany of the S4th Regiment,
was last stationed at Fort Dix,
New Jersey.
, 1956-07-18
Silverrnun Muy Be
Heord Over WIN
at 7:l5 Tonight

A tape recording Of the
speech delivered by Irwin Sill
verman will be heard over
station WIvI this evening at
Ills according to an announce
ment by Ron de Lugo.
After yesterdays announce
ment that Mr.. silverman
would be heard, it is learned
that VISTA put on his talk an
hour earlier than scheduled
and refused permission for a
rebroadcast.
Mr.. Silverlnaa, he said, pro-
missed to send over the tape
on the afternoon plane.
, 1956-07-18
Body Of Drowned
Mon Found S Miles
from Scene Of Trdg.

The body Of Uriah Williams
who, with two children, met
a tragic end by drowning on
Sunday afternoon, was found
at noon today at Cooper's
Bay, in the area of Diamond
Distillery, approximately five
miles from the spot where the
tragedy occurred, by Sergeant
Plaskett, Luz James and other
members of the searching par
ty.
The body was partly des-
troyed by fish. The coroner
and physician were notified
and the remains taken to the
hospital in Christiansted.
, 1956-07-18
American RuiIwuY
Express Co. To- Open
Bronch in ST. Thornos

The American Express Com
pany, world famous travel or
ganization, plans to establish
an office in St. Thomas, it was
learned from an item in the
St. Thomas C. Of C. Newslet-
ter, edited by, John E. Russell,
Secretary.
The office will be under the
management Of Louis Shutter
brandt, former Commissioner
Of Finance. The article states
in part: TT will handle Ameri-
can Express business there &
the parent organization in the
states will promote Virgin Is
lands package tours"
, 1956-07-18
Father WeltY 10
Celebrate Requiem
Moss Of Cpl. Johnson

The Reverend Father Dam
iel Welty will conduct a Re
QUEEN Mass for repose of the
soul Of the late Corporal Wal
ter johnson Of the Christian
sled branch Of the Police
Force, at ST. Johns Anglican
Church on Friday evening at
6:l5.
, 1956-07-18
IRWIN SLOVENIAN SAYS THREAT OF
GRANTING vi. INDEPENDENCE is REAL

Irwin Silverman. a member Of the VIRGIN Islands Or
ganic Act Committee told the radio audience last night that
the recent threat TO GRANT independence TO the Virgin Islands
was real. He urged all factions TO get together and formulate
a program 81 development for presentation TO Congress. The
alternative 10 be incorporation into the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico.
, 1956-07-18

Mr.. Silverman said:
Fellow Citizens Of the Virgin Is
lands:
Ihave just returned from New
York and Washington. ] intended
being away for only a few days
but because of the situation aft
fecting the Islands in Washington,
/ was away for three weeks. The
situation is a very serious and ex-
tremely critical one I have dis
cussed this situation here on my
return with a number of proml-
nent citizens and ! was urged to
deliver this message directly to
you, the people of the islands lis
tening to this station this evening.
Upon arriving in Washington, /
was shocked to learn that the
Honorable Clair Engle, Chairman
of the House Committee on Inter-
ior and Insular Affairs had in
structed staff members of his
Committee to draft a Bill grant
ing independence to the people OF
the Virgin Islands. / also learned
that this Bill was to have been
introduced by Mr.. Engle during
the week when all Americans
we're celebrating their Day of
independence on July 4th.
At first / did not take this mat
ter seriously, but after discussing
it with a number of the House
Members of the Interior Commit
tee, ] was told, in no uncertain
terms, that Mr.. Engle was very
emphatic about granting the Vir-
gin Islands its Independence and
that he was determined to do 50,
at whatever cost, as soon as pos
sible.
I had several meetings with Mr.,
Engle. / found him deeply dis
turbed about conditions prevail
ing in the Islands. He is very
much concerned about the inn
passe existing between the Gov
ernor and the Legislature. He IS
concerned also with the existing
deplorable economic condition as
well as with the continued bick-
ering going on. not only between
the Department Of the Interior,
the Governor and the Legislature,
but as between the different fac
tons and groups each pittied
, 1956-07-18
Mystery Boot Drops
Anchor Off La Vulle:
gets Supplies;D epurts

A resident of La Vale re-
ported to Police at $3.50 that
around 6 o'clock a vessel look
ing somewhat like a yacht
dropped anchor off La Vallee,
five members of the crew
came ashore and went into
the village. One carried a As
caliber revolver, another a
knife.
The men asked questions Of
the villagers including the size
of the population, and said
that they were from England.
They purchased food and
left at 8 o'clock, supposedly
for St. Thomas.
Captain Hendricks and Sgt.
Bailey of the Frederiksted Po-
lice notified the St. Thomas
Police and alerted the Coast
Guard. A searchlight from
Bluff tried to spot the
boat but failed. The little life
boat used by the crew was
marked with the word PA
gam.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-04-12
Hospital Auxiliary
Meeting Set Tuesday

Members of the Bluffton Hospital
Auxiliary will make a tour of the
hospital at their meeting Tuesday
afternoon, April II, and hear reports
from a meeting of the Ohio Hospital
association held Tuesday in Columbus.
The local meeting will be held in
the nurses dining room and the
group will tour the hospital from 1870
to 2:30 p. m.
The Bluffton Auxiliary has applied
for membership in the newly organic
ed Ohio Hospital Auxiliaries associa-
tion. Four members attended a meet
ing of the group Tuesday in Colum-
bus. They are Mrs. Dan Trplehorn,
Mrs. c. V. Stonehill, Mrs. Leland
Diller and Mrs. Evan Basinger.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-04-12
United Church Women To Hold Northwest
District Workshop At College April 20

A panel discussion on "What is the
Program of the United Church Wo-
men" will be the feature of their
northwest district workshop to be
held Friday, April 20, at Founders
Hall. Special projects of the group
will be discussed.
Attending the workshop will be the
following state members of the organ
ization: Mrs. Harry E. Snyder,
Cleveland, President; Mrs. Philip S.
Curtis, Columbus, administrative sec
retary; Mrs. Harold James, Toledo,
vice president.
A noon luncheon will be served.
Any one planning to attend the
luncheon should make reservations
with Mrs. George Linden before
Tuesday.
Mrs. James Heininger program
committee chairman, has announced
that May Fellowship Day will be
held in the basement of the Methodist
church May 4.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-04-12
Girl Scout Leaders
At Cincinnati Meet

Mrs. B. w. Travis, president, and
Miss Margaret Rooney, executive
director, of the Ft. Amanda Girl
Scout Council are attending the con-
ference Of Girl Scout council presi-
dents and executives of Region -Four
at the Sheraton Gibson hotel in Gin
cinnati Wednesday and Thursday of
this week.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-04-12

LOSSES OF FEED in a bunker
type above-ground silo generally
range from Is to 80 percent, COM
pared to 10 to 20 percent in an up
right type, according to the U. s..
Department of Agriculture.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-04-12

Mrs. Curtis will be the speaker and
discussion leader for the May pro-
gram. The theme will be "Who Forms
Your Opinions. All church women
are invited to attend both. of these
programs.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-04-12

RESEARCH has shown that daily
variation of butterfat content of
milk from individual cows is a rule
rather than an exception.
Kodiak mirror., 1956-04-21

men, so here's an observation on them: It's strange but men will drink about anything put before them, but check very carefully the oil put in their car.
Kodiak mirror., 1956-04-21

We'll withhold names on this story: A young naval officer was recounting his Korean war expert ences to his grandmother and the sweet old lady was becoming quite
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Kodiak mirror., 1956-04-21

loted minute just isn't long enough. The subject was timely, anyway, on the eve of an election
 There was the usual demand Cor the cutting of taxes, of course. The foreign policy of the present ad- ministration came in for attack. One of the ernbyro Demosthenes waxed hot when he got on this subject: s''Letss qait fiexing our muscles" he said, 'when we have no muscles to show" Another, who apparently travels the road of the non-partisan, said: Neither party has much to offer to the people. There is too much mud siinging in the present campaign" Another wanted a government in that would do the most for the people-that's the party to put in, he said. Editors note: That's quite large order, when you stop to think of it.)
 
 Another of the speakers asked for simplification of government. We think he had a good point there. Government today is, of course, big business, spelled with a capital "B". A great deal of it is brought on by the greater de mand for services by the people. That is an overwhelming field. Where it will end, who can tell. But getting back to the meeting of the rhetoricians, some advocat- ed road improvements, and others were loquacious on the subject of voting for the constitution. With the latter we are heartily in ac- cord.
 * **
 Before we leave the subject of the ToaStmaSter's Club, we want to report further on it. As we have probably mentioned before, these sessions are educational to the lis tener as we'll as the declaiming member. Before he gets there he may subject his wife to his oratori- cal outburSts, or he might be more merciful, and subject the bedpost to his multiloquence. Last week, members listened to dissertations on Religion, A Biography" and speech on teSt-tube production of mankind on a production line Chats right. So you see, you nev- CT know what to expect.
 *
 Police Chief Vickery is now cir ulating again, after an operation. He hasn't hs usual zip, but is get ting back into the groove with his mind turning to law enforcement in the city and the dog problem. The latter, he says is again loom ing as serious menace to the City, with dogs running in packs every where. A crack-down is imminent. The Chief states he has tried to meet this problem without making undo trouble to dog owners, but finds it necessary to adopt a "get tough" policy, and bring the own CTS of dogs running loose, to court. The quarantine on dogs will start Sunday, April 29. Your pet may be picked up then if he is running loose
 <
 A note on the lighter side. We quote: If it's true that women dress to express themselves, some have very little to say. Speaking of women'S costumes, the end ire quently does not justify the jeans |. We can't slight the
Kodiak mirror., 1956-04-21

KoptsA. Ai..ssxA APRIL si. 1856
Kodiak mirror., 1956-04-21

A note on the lighter side. We quote: If it's true that women dress to express themselves, some have very little to say. Speaking of women'S costumes, the end ire quently does not justify the jeans =. We can't slight the
Kodiak mirror., 1956-04-21
Here There
 Everywhere

Members of the .Toastmaster Club, who are learning to speak at the drop of q proposition, mad field day when Postmaster Cecil Wilson asked them Q speak :'or cne minute on politics. This nigh + controversial subject can make almost any ordinary individual open up on a line of criticism, put you ask group of student orators 10 perform on the subject, the al- loted minute just isn't long enough. The subject was timely, anyway, on the eve of an election.
The Arizona post., 1956-04-20
MEAN DERING
By BEE JAY

for delighted about the second airline being
proved for Tucson The more the merrier l say! Mr..
Schneider please book the first direct flight to
Las Vegas.
Rumor that the Weserner Hotel is planning to
add dance floor for which they have my blessing and prob
ably yours too Two places that get my vote for
night the town (that includes dancing is the Colon
VISTA It's good thing of the hotels is
getting the ball.
you something really cute, breeze by Peter
Howell any first third Friday mite and watch our younger
generation square dancing Wish could do fraction as We
Symphony concert Tuesday night seen
Flamngo Mrs. Samuel Cohen her daughter Mrs
Albert Black Mrs Morris Holland, the Sam B. Mlers and
Mary Fabian Although in the same town Miss FABIAN ana
Mrs Black hadn't each other for years.
Saw very ingenious gimmck at Swing Set "a metal
wadng pool whichever suits the young frys
mood It's set up legs to deter Tucsons bugs and has
perky striped awning that regulates the suns rays
Junior never had it so good before
I've been dying go hayrde in the moonlight, SO
Kay Sbette about arranging one She'll take ~ or
25 couples and it'll be buck head Game?
Inside that the home of the Nash Ramb'
lers is Galloway Motors ct will be announced soon)
One of smartest investments any OF us young %
housewives make is in the new indoor or outdoor 1urn
ure that carrying You furnish the den and
the patio at fell sWoop!
know that Tucson is happy that Jean Engstrom
made grade Hope this first movie contract is just the
beginning for this very talented girl
Talking show biz people, cousin George Jesse Is
planning to come back of the month for few
days relaxation in sunshine Didn't get much chance
to visit with he flew in for the City of Hope dinner
he flew out of here at 5 am
The Arizona post., 1956-04-20
vi. Social,
Card Party

This Sunday evening the
membership C o m m it t e e of
Congregation Young Israel
will hold a membership cock
tail party at 7:30 pm. in the
auditorium. 1t will be by in
vitation only and guests will
include friends of members.
Irving Bartz, membership
chairman, announces this is
the first in a series of socials
being planned d by the
committee.
The Arizona post., 1956-04-20

frequent parties and get-to-
gethers both at the studio and
outside and the studio itself
puts on weekly jam sessions
and big monthly affairs. The
highlight of the spring and
fall seasons is the glamorous
Medal Ball, held with much
f e S ii v ty at one of the big
hotels.
One of the elite groups is
the Turf Club, and it is also
the newest one. Members at
tended the Bullfights in No
gales, are getting ready for
the Silver & Turquoise Ball,
and are planning a trip to Las
Vegas in the near future! The
most important club probab-
ly, is the Lifetime Club. Mem
bers have accumulated over
1900 hours of Arthur Murray
instruction wv h C h entities
them to two free hours of in
struction each month for life).
Arthur Murray dancers per-
form gra S at many func-
tions.
AS you can see, Resident
Manager Nancy Elliott is an
extremely busy young execu-
tive. She loves every minute
of it, and her sparkling eyes
and lovely smile reflect the
happiness so many o tn ers
have also found in the magic
wrought to music on a gleam-
ing floor that was made just
for dancing! B.J.
The Arizona post., 1956-04-20

For Stars of Rebecca BBG,
April is Blue and w h i t e
Month. The chapter is divided
into two teams and given this
month to carry out as many
affairs as possible in the BIG
seven phases. The White
Team, with Bunny Burns as
captain, has staged a Lemon
ade Drinking Social, a picnic
at Himmel Park, and they
have gone miniature golfing.
The Blue Team, under the
leadership of Gail Goodman,
had a "Come-As Y ou- Ar e
Breakfast" held services and
have gone bowling. For their
social, they held a party at
Audrey Lukacs. Beca u S e
necks were measured to deter
mine the admission charge, it
was titled a "necking" party.
How about that? A m on g
those present were: Donna
Behar-Bill TaXerman; Vickl
Myerson-Barry Belman; Joan
Sain-Mike Radner; and Jody
Barron-Hirsch Handmaker.
1 know that Judy Kuropat-
kin, Joan SchantZ, Judy Levin,
Jill Gerston, and Bob Bern
stein should be very proud of