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The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-03-23
RAINBOW ELEMENTARY

Mr.. James Mcknight the pre-
sident of the Opa-Locka Chamber
Of Commerce presented prizes for
the best Florida Product Poster.
The judges were Mr.. James Nc
Knight, Mayor, Richard Dennis
and Mr.. Joseph Tello. The prizes
were as follows:
First prize: $500 war bond won
by Julia Holloman, third grade.
Second prize: jumping Jack
Shoes, won by Chri1tine Burns,
9th grade. Third prize: 6 months
supply of Tide soap powder, won
by Mrs. Gloria Williams, fourth
grade teacher. Fourth prize: Flo
rida Products, won by Mrs. Ruth
Sands, first grade. $1,000.
of Rainbow Park are working
desperately toward the schools
dedication, which will be held on
the night of April 8.
Mrs. Williams 4th grade class
presented the Assembly program
Monday morning which was GEN.
tered around the Coming of
Spring" Everyone enjoyed it very
much. Mr.. Herbert Day, our
D. c. T. A. Representative, left
last week for Tampa to attend the
State Teachers meeting.
Mrs. r. L. FortSon, principal
Mrs. Clara Wilcox, reporter
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DOUGLAS ELEMENTARY

Douglas has indeed been the
center for many wonderful ex-
periences recently. We have had
a handwriting demonstration, Mrs.
Shafner, give us some helpful
hints on "How to Teach Hand
writing" with special emphasis
ON the sixth grade level.
We also had an opportunity to
see and hear Mrs. Rasamma Ny
berg, lecturer from India. S h e
was guest of the sixth grade
classes. The children received a
great deal Of information from
Mrs. Nyberg on life, conditions,
and customs Of the people of In
dia.
Mrs. Mayme Williams, guild
ance counselor Of Booker r.
Washington, was also a guest of
the sixth grades. She brought
advice on maintaining good man
ners at all times; how to act in
public places, and the Importance
of rating high as far as person
atty is concerned.
Many thanks to two local civic
clubs for making glasses and
milk available to many of our
pupils. The Mercury Club Of this
city has made possible for severa'
pupil to receive eye glasses, and
eye examinations to those pupils
who needed such services. DR..
Stebbins Is the doctor in charge
If examining these children.
The Leach Club, a cultural
club, has graciously provided
milk to a number of our pupils.
The faculty and the parents of
these children, who are benefit
ing from these services, are in
deed grateful to both Of these or
CARNATIONS. Many Thanks!
Miss Paula Williams continues
to remind our parents and teach
ers to get behind our children and
see that they receive their polio
injections. Parents and teachers
are also being urged to get theirs.
You may still get them at the
First Place Clinic On Friday at
ternoonS.
The dance that was sponsored
by our PTA on last Friday night,
was well attended. Our presi-
dent, Mrs. Bernyce Mack, would
like to thank everyone who help
ed to put this affair over. Our
parents worked very hard and
are to be commended for their
efforts.
Don't forget to get your polio
injections!
Mary +. Williams, principal
Arleen r. Williams, reporter
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-03-23
NORTHWESTERN HIGH

Recently three intern students
came to Northwestern from Fla.
ASoM University, and one from
Bethune-Cookman College. These
students will do their practice
work in the teaching field. From
FANIU came Robert Littles, So
cial studies; Frank Martin, in
dustrial vocational education; and
Willie Fields, music education.
Bethune-Coolman sent a science
student, Henry ]. Mott Jr. They
will spend approximately nine
weeks at the institution.
The senior class will be seen
in another of its Commencement
activities-the Class Play.
Friday, March %, 800 pm,
the community is cordially in
vited to the schools auditorium
to see drama at its best when the
hilarious three-act comedy,
"Along Came Spring" will be
presented. General admission is
so cents.
.--
Northwestern's "B" team,
coached by Chuck Gray, brought
Northwestern its first trophy
when they played in an invita-
tional tournament at Attucks High
School, DANA, recently.
Although the trophy was con-
ISOLATION prize, all Northwestern
is proud of it, for it marks the
first time the name Northwestern
has been engraved on a trophy.
The boys played well and sue
ceeded in placing two members,
Swipes and Washington, on the
all-tournament team.
Members of the PTA have been
selling tickets for a grand musi-
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-03-23
DUNBAR ELEMENTARY

Our delegates to the Florida
State Teachers Association. Mes.
DANES Sanford, Swami, and
Thompson, returned to school on
Monday morning bubbling over
with news Of the Association. of
former Dade teachers and their
friends and relatives attending
the meeting. The intermediate
Section OF the association held a
most Informative and interesting
meeting under the leadership Of
Mrs. Deering Of Fort Lauderdale.
This Friday, March % will
mark the second polio shot date
for some $40 pupils from grades
4 through 6. We are pleased with
the report from MIR. Turner, ply
steal education teacher and from
Mrs. Deveaux, our school nurse.
Both said that the entire pro-
gram was successful due to the
excellent cooperation Of both
teachers and parents.
Illness Of various types have
taken Its toll Of the ranks Of the
Dunbar family. Mrs. jackson re-
turned to work after a four-day
Illness; Mrs. Mary Hence was out
due to the illness OF her mother,
Mrs. Burroughs, and Mrs. Car
meta Brown is ailing. Mrs. Mary
Bib, our part-time secretary. has
been out for over q meek.
Glory be! We are now checking
plans for the interior Of our new
wing-where will our new adj
ministration suite be located?
What exposure will the new
classrooms havea What about the
lights? The electrical outlets? Will
ceilings be souad-proofed? We
haven't gotten around to talk
about floor covering, but that will
be coming UP 7oon. also. Much OF
the color suggestions for rooms
will be determined, OF course, by
the rooms exposure.
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HOLMES ELEMENTARY

On Thursday might, March IA
at 800 p.m.,, the Parent-Teacher
Association presented a Musical
which was considered a success
Extravaganza and Talent Show
by all.
The program consisted of songs
and dances that were presented
during the assembly programs by
various grade groups, in addition
to a few added attractions. 1t
was quite an entertaining even
ing for those who attended.
Two door prizes were l7iven.
The first prize, trip to Cuba was
won by Mr.. Matthew Lovett Of
2648 NV. 18th Street, Fl. Laud-
erdale, the second prize, trip
to Jacksonville, Fla, was won by
William Morris.
The first prize winning ticket
was sold by Mrs. Pearl Tucker, a
patron of Miss Carols fourth
grade class. The second prize
winning ticket was sold by Mrs.
Dorothy Bolden, a patron Of Miss
Bellamy's fourth grade class.
We congratulate our PTA pre-
sident, Mrs. Maize Davis for hav-
ing solicited the highest amount
of donations for the extravangaZa
and Mrs. Pinkney for the second
highest amount.
We are happy to have two in
terms, Miss Shirley Saunders and
Miss Alice Pearl Atkins of Flo
rida A and M University. Direct
ing teachers for the interns are
Mrs. c. M. Crumpton, fourth
grade and Mrs. M. G.. Jones, third
grade. We wish Miss Saunders
and Miss Atkins much success in
their every endeavor.
On Thursday, March 7th, the
sixth grade class, room 26, pre-
scented program. The theme of
the prograno was "The Weavers
Of The Green.
Some of the characters were:
Teacher Diana Roundtree. Father
Johnny Brown, Mot h r-Mary
Culpepper, st. Patrick-Horace
White, Sister-Juanita Fisher and
Shirley Hobbs.
Also was included, a choral
reading and solo by Leola WEIGH,
followed by an Irish Jigg. The
program was enjoyed by all.
The first grade classes of Mrs.
K. Johnson and Mrs. L. Po-
well presented the assembly pro.
gram entitled "She Didn't Ston To
Think. There were counting
songs, choral numbers and a
dance created by Little Patricia
Culpepper,
Mrs. F. D. Wanna, reporte,
Mrs. T. c. Crowder. princinal
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cal extravaganza to be presented
in the new auditorium on Friday
evening, March 20.
The band and chorus will be
featured on this program togeth-
er with guest appearances of well
known entertainers in the area.
One of the highlights of the aft
fair will be the awarding OF an
all-eNpense trip to Nassau for
two as a door prize.
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B. T. w. HIGH SCHOOL

On March 10, members of the
senior class were challenged with
the annual Florida Scholarship
examination. Students planning to
pursue a career in teaching found
the test most helpful.
Mrs. Mayne E. Williams, chair
man of the guidance department,
left this weekend for Normal.
Ala, where she will be convoca-
ton speaker and guidance consul
tant at Alabama A and M Col
lege.
Seniors Can't Help 1t" was the
united cry of all seniors on
March 10. This years show, UNI
der the direction of Samuel Nc
kenzie and class sponsors, was a
smash hit.
This years Career Emphasis
Week spotlighted as its theme,
Ever Widening Horizons" A
planned schedule Of programs
and activities was carefully and
successfully followed. March Is.
the speech and dramatics class of
Northwestern High presented an
Informative Skit. Lonnie Satin
appeared as guest consultant. A
Marine representative talked
with senior boys ON March 10.
Daniel Lang OF the Urban League
spoke on job opportunities. The
18th grade classes were privileg-
ed to have Mrs. Mayme Williams
TX on Human Relations in the
World OF Work.
March 81 a representative from
the Dade Bar Association appear
ed. James Cherry and Carl Rhet-
ia discussed post graduate courses
offered at Northwestern.
The annual Athletic Tri-Ban-
quet will be held in the cafe
terra March 26. Many players and
participants in football, basket
ball and track will receive hon.
ors, awards, sweaters and letters.
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PHYLLIS WHEATLEY

We are delighted to have those
members Of our faculty who at
tended the State Teachers Meet
ing at Tampa return to us. They
report very interesting and con-
structive session. In attendance
were: Mrs. Grace Albert, Mrs.
Marian Henry, Mrs. Dorothy Nc
Keller and Mrs. Rachel Williams.
The teachers of our school are
greatly indebted to our principal
for organizing such pleasant and
practical planning day for us on
March 9th.
One of our civic organizations
has named this as Cleanup
Week. We would be delighted to
have our patrons join in this
Drive. Our surroundings reflect
the kind Cd people we are. Just
direct the children they will do
the work.
PERSONALS TO PARENTS
We spend great amount of our
time in identifying our class
rooms, our corridors and cafe
torium. We do this, for the ex-
press purpose of exposing your
children to beautiful, clean sur
roundings.
We all know that children are
destructive and many times we
have to repair damage they do to
our efforts but we never despair.
Won't you duplicate our efforts
at home so that clean, pleasant,
attractive surroundings become a
part of your child's very exis-
tence.
Grace B. Albert, principal
Willimae Murray, reporter
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Members of the PTA have beer
selling tickets for a grand must
Milford chronicle., 1957-10-25
NM Wins Natl Corn
Picking Contest

All top honOrs at the 1857 Nat
iOnal Corn Picking Contest were
won by Minneapolis Moline Ma
chimes. White hotly contesting the
top three positions among them
selves, they maintained a comfort
able margin over the fourth place
winner. All of the leading manufac-
turers of farm equipment were en-
tered in the contest. This annual
classic was held at Sioux Falls,
South Dakota, on October IL, 1851
Winners were judged on the basis
of clean picking, corn losses, clean
husking, and size of the load pick
ed in a twentyminute time period.
Mr.. Elmo Redding of Flora, In
diana, the first-place winner in The
also won the Indiana State con-
National Corn Picking Contest,
test to become eligible for the nat
iOnal event. He is three-time nat
ional winner with the Minneapolis
Moline Uni-Huskor, having taken
first place in this annual competi-
tion three times in four years. He
lead the 1857 field of contestants
with score or 94.53 points out or
a possible 100. He picked 2570
pounds of corn with his MN Uni
Huskor in 1858 minutes.
Second place in this national
classic was won by David Acker-
man Of Lakefield, Minnesota, who
won the Minnesota State champ
With his MN Uni-Huskor
he was a close second with total
Of 9463 points, picking 2635
pounds of corn in 1858 minutes.
Mr.. Ralph Raines of Elandreau,
South Dakota, the South Dakota
state champion, won third place
with an 8-year-old MN 2-row
Huskor. His score was 93.51
The machine that took top honor
in this national contest is on dis
play at John H. Annett & Sons,
located at Staytonsville.
Milford chronicle., 1957-10-25

John VESSEL, Mrs. Preston Out
ten, Mrs. Donald Hornung. Mrs.
George Outten, Mrs. Ira Truitt,
Mrs. Orvi1le Layfield, Mrs. Arthur
Cathell, Mrs. Leon Baker, Mrs.
Ivan Baker, Mrs. Charles Davis,
Mrs. Leroy Richards, Mrs. Paul
Holloway, Mrs. Ernest West, Mrs.
Richard Webb, Mrs. Thomas Shock
ley, Mrs. Arnold Steele, Mrs. VIM.
w. Baker, Mrs. Raymond Baker.
Don't forget! The skeletons
won't be rattling around in closets
they'll be at the front doors with
those orange coin containers. Help
them rattle-er-with the coins you
give them, that is!
Grace Church. MilISbOrO
The Woman's Society of Chris
tian Service of Grace Methodist
Church, Millsboro, met Monday
evening, October 21, at 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Wesley Bullock, presided and
Mrs. John Phillips, spiritual life
secretary, conducted devOtions.
Mrs. Raymond Lingo, vice presi-
0OhSs wac IA OAAOA Va SAC pA u
gram, 1.-THE Relation of the WSCS
to the Local Church, which was
presented by the pastor, the Rev.
Donald o. Hurnung. The circles
met prior to the general meeting
with the circle chairmen presid-
ing.
Members of Circle No. 8, Mrs.
Oral Ellingsworth, chairman, were
hostesses for the evening.
In observance of the Week of
Prayer and Self-DeniaI, a service
was held last evening Thursday
at 8 p. m. Mrs. Louis Dennis,
from Sarawak, Borneo,
was the speaker. The Congregations
of this church and neighboring
churches were invited.
A study course on Japan, with
Mrs. Albert Snapp as the instruc-
tor, will be given at the church on
the evenings of November 4, 5, z
and 8. Sister churches are invited
to attend.
Milford chronicle., 1957-10-25
Sussex Firemen
Meet At Laurel

The regular meeting of the Sus-
sex County Volunteer Firemen's
Association was held as guests of
Laurel Volunteer Fire Co., with
President William T. Lame, of
Lewes, presiding. Invocation was
given by County Chaplain, DIR. T.
c. Mulligan of Georgetown. Presi-
dent James Flood, of Laurel Fire
Company gave the address of well
come.
County Fire Recorder William
E. Donovan, of Glendale, gave his
fire report for the month of Sept.
as follows: Total alarms, IS;
Town, "a; Rural 80; False, 2; other
Towns, 1 Loss 17,925.00; Cover
ed by Insurance $15,31O; Net Loss,
$2,615; Town, $6,230; Rural $11, ,695;
Men in Service, 1,153; Hours in
service, So: Total man hours, 5,149;
Miles Travelled, 597; Feet of hose
used-1-inch, $50; 119-inch, 2,150;
21a Inch, 600; Feet of ladders rails
ed 100; 21z-gal. foam, 5: Miscel-
laneous, / COZ; 6 Indian lamps;
Deaths 1, Greenwood; Types Of
fires, Mercantile, 8; Dwellings, 10;
Chimney, 4; Auto, g; Grass, 8;
Woods, z; Chicken Houses, 0: Mis-
cellaneous, 20.
Ambulance Service Trips, 1O2;
Men in service, 205; Hours in SER
vice, 279; Total Man hours, $40;
Total miles travelled, 5,892. Com
pany responding to most alarms,
greatest loss, Rehoboth, ($4,90O);
Company having no fires Dagsboro,
Frankford; Company not reporting
by 18th of month Bethany Beach.
State President C. Wesley Robin
son, of the Delaware State Volun-
teer Firemen's Association. talked
on Fire School next year and other
activities of the State Volunteer
Association.
G. T. White, Of Laurel, gave a
talk on Fire Prevention Parade,
that was held in Parksley, Va, last
Sunday, which was sponsored by
the Delmarva Volunteer Firemen's
Association.
Jack Ryan, President of the
State Fire Chiefs made few re-
marks. Meeting in November, will
be at Lewes. The benediction was
by DR.. T. G. Mulligan,
County Chaplain.
Milford chronicle., 1957-10-25
RED MEN
NEWS

Our newly installed Sachem Wal
ter Warren called the meeting at
1880 with 10 members present.
Usual business of the Order was
conducted with six Interruptions.
These Interruptions were members
coming to lodge, but late.
A fine selection of Xmas Cards
and gifts were displayed in the
lodge hall that Brother Paris is
selling in order to assist in the
Chest X-Ray Program.
Great Sachem Iightcap and Bro.
Westley Johnson drilled the de-
gree team after the meeting. We
need more brothers to participate
in this work. Don't forget the Great
Council Session being held Friday
and Saturday, October 25-26 in
Massosite Hall, Claymont, Della.
Don't forget, Degree Team prac-
tice, next Tuesday night.
Milford chronicle., 1957-10-25
MILLSBORO
Mrs. e. e. Carey
Phone MiIlsbOrO s241

The primary Department OF
Grace Methodist Church will have
a Halloween Party in the church
dining room, Wednesday, October
30, from 1880 to $3.50, which will
include ages through 8.
Homecoming Services will be
held at Zoar Church, Sunday, Oct
27. Sunday School at 10 a. H., will
be followed by preaching by the
pastor, the Rev. Frank Lucia, at
IL. The Rev. Roy Tawes, district
superintendent, will preach at 2:3O
p. m, and at 1880 Sunday evening,
the Rev. Gerald Henderson, of
Greenwood will be the guest speak
er. Dinner will be served at 4:30
in the church house.
World Community Day will be
held in st. Paul's Episcopal Church,
Georgetown, at 2 p. M, November
1. The Rev. Elmer Baker of Mills
boro will be the speaker. All asked
to attend.
The Ever Faithful Auxiliary met
Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Ed
ward Collins. The Auxiliary is hav-
ing a bake and bazaar Saturday,
October 26, at the Delaware Power
and Light Office.
VIM. P. Hayden has returned to
his home, 205 Fallon Avenue, Wood
crest, Wilmington, and has re-
sumed work after spending part of
the summer at his cottage, duck
Inn," at the Point Mr.. Hayden had
been i'll since last December.
Mrs. Virginia Frazier of Miami
Fla, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Reese
White, Sr.
Miss Ethel Steele, of Whining
ton, spent the weekend with MIR
and Mrs. ]. Raymond Baker
Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Cordrey
and Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Whar-
ton attended the New Hampshire
Delaware football game at the Uni
versity of Delaware, Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harrison
were Sunday dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs. John P. Steward, in Mil
ford.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Hall visited
relatives in Asbury Park, New Jer
sey, over the weekend.
The Bi-Monthly Bridge Club was
entertained by Mrs. Ruth Peck, on
Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Rust returned
to their home, in Wilmington, Sun
day, after spending several days
with Mr. Rust's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Rust.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Jones are
attending the postmasters' conven-
tion in Los Ageles, California.
A surprise party was given to
celebrate the 18th birthday of Mar
garet West, on Saturday night
October 10, at the Millsboro VFW
Home by her motAer, Mrs. Effie
West, and Mr. and Mrs. James Nc
Cabe of Millsboro. Forty-five guests
attended.
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton NJ. Dukes
and sons, of Wilmington spent the
weekend with Mrs. E. E. Carey,
Sr.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Mitchell and
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mitchell at
tended the Md.-N G. game at Coll
eye Park, Saturday
MilISbOrO Home Demonstration
Club
Final plans for New York trip
were completed when the Mills
boro Homemakers Club met at the
home of Mrs. Nina Timmons, on
Milford chronicle., 1957-10-25
Milford's UNICEF
Program Oct. 30th

Continued from page .one)
of miles in the interest of the or
ganization and has given much of
his time and services 20 the pro-
motion of this effort, which he con-
siders most worthy, and has seen
for himself that the administra-
tions of funds were proper and
reached those most needful Cf
them. The lesson taught by self
denial and sharing is good for any
community of children. Remember
the date-W Wednesday evening, Oc-
tober 30th. The children are al
ways accompanied by parents who
drive them to the several sections
of town. All would greatly appre-
ciate those thoughtful persons who
would have their porch lights on
for these children.
Milford chronicle., 1957-10-25

Thursday, October II. A visit to
Radio City Music Hall and the
play, MY Fair Lady, will be two
highlignts of the trip, which 32
members and guests are planning
to make on December 4 and 5.
Election of officers for 1858 was
held, and they are president, Mrs.
Frank Harrison: vice president,
Mrs. Meyer Ableman; secretary,
Mrs. Lambert Ayres; treasurer,
Mrs. Edgar Timmons.
County Day will be held in
Jones Memorial, Georgetown, Oct.
80, starting at 1O:30 with luncheon
at 1890. Mrs. A. Harper Burton
is a member of the general COM
mittee for County Day.
Millsboro Club will be in charge
of the decorations, and Mrs. John
D. Phillips will be among those
participating in the program. Six
members of the local club will re-
ceive Home Nursing Course GER
tificates-Mrs. Arling Remel, Mrs.
John D. Phillips, Mrs. A. Wayne
Burton, Mrs Frank Harrison, Mrs.
Davis Carlisle and Mrs. Meyer
Ableman.
The club is sponsoring a boy at
Delaware Colony to make life more
pleasant by supplying money,
clothes and Christmas presents.
An instructive demonstration,
New Sewing Hints and Machine
6kills'', was given by Mrs. Phillips
and Mrs. Carlisle, at the meeting,
attended by twenty-three members
three visitors and three new mem
berS.
Thursday, Novmber 21, the club
will meet with Mrs. Edgar Tim
mons, at which time two topics will
be presented-"New Preparation
Methods of Food" by Mrs. Helen
Edwards and Mrs. Edgar Timmons
and Christmas Wrappings' by
Mrs. Nina Timons and Mrs. A.
Wayne Burton.
MilsbOrO SpOOkS Out For UNICEF
That's right! But they're out to
hunt-not haunt They're hunting
for those of you who feel as they
do-that they should do all they
can to help children less fortunate
than they
For the past few years the Jr.
Department of Grace Methodist
Church, of Millsboro, under the
sponsorship of the WSCS, has de-
voted itself on Halloween night to
the cause of UNICEF Omitted Ma
tion's Children's FUND.-. Unself1sh-
ly. they have been willing to give
up their own personal treat they
receive going from door to door
good naturedly threatening Trick
or treat! Instead, they ask that
the good-hearted folks of Mills
boro put a few coins in their
orange coin cartons which will buy
food and medicine for underprivi-
legged children throughout the
world.
Every child participating in this
goodwill offering is identified by
an orange UNICEF tag. They are
packed like GHOSTS in a grave
yard" in cars driven by mothers
and Sunday School teachers. Each
carload of "goblins" with it's SUI
pervising mother is assigned q
specific street to cover between 6
and p. m, on October 81. They
call upon each home only once and
then return to the church dining
room where they play a few games.
have refreshments and count the
fruit of their efforts.
The mothers and teachers who
are joining forces with the chill
1ren this year are: Mrs. John Phil
ips, Mrs. Sylvester Locates, Mrs.
Milford chronicle., 1957-10-25

Be sure 70 Gerry muiehes in lin con-
toiner on that eumping trip.