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The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-01-19
TEMPLE BAPTIST
Rev. L. A. Thompson, pastor


Officers and members of The
Rose Art Social Club, Mr.. J..
Graves, president, will celebrate
its anniversary by worshipping at
Temple on Sunday during the IL
am. service. A special message
is promised. The public is invit-
ed.
The senior choir, Mrs. A. New
bold, president and Mr.. r. Hep
burn, director, will sponsor a tea
at the home of Mrs. Susan Hep
burn, POST NV 5th place, Sun
day at 3 pm. The many friends
are invited.
TIE pews are being installed this
week. Announcement will be
made next week as to the time
of the dedicatory service.
The pastor, officers and mem
bers wish to express their ap-
probation to the officers and
members Of the Invincible Club
as their guests last Sunday morn
ing. Come again.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-01-19

The ii am. Solemn Sung Mass
will he the Memorial Service for
the late Rev. Father John j.
Jarrett, Jr., first vicar of The
Church of the Incarnation, who
left this mortal life on January
20, 1854. At this service there will
be Corporate Communion for the
family of the deceased.
There will be corporate COM
munion for all four chapters OF
the Woman's Auxiliary also. Holy
Baptism will follow at the closing
of the service.
Note: We are asking each
member bring a bouquet Of flow
ers in memory Of FIR. Jarrett not
mediately following the service,
later than Saturday evening. I'm
a motorcade will leave the church
to carry the flowers to the grave
side of FIR. Jarrett. -"
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-01-19
KELLY'S CHAPEL
Rev. Leroy Dell, pastor
M. c. Nealy, reporter

Our first official board meeting
If the new year was held last Fri
lay evening for the purpose Of
.ection of officers and appoint
nent of new committees by our
lew pastor, Rev. Leroy Dell.
Sunday was Mems Day and
christian service prayer fellow
Up first Anniversary program.
We are happy to say the program
was quite a success.
OuI guest speaker for the
morning was Pro. Herbert L. Day.
lis subject was christianity and
.ducation." Surely everyone was
inspired by his talk, truly it was
ood for thought.
After the message, baptism was
leld for the following children:
Amanda Frazier, Silva Yvonne
Oevoe, Sherry Ann Taylor, An
ihony Keith Taylor, Edna Role
and Hazel Rifle. We were more
than happy to receive three new
members.
The guest speaker for the even
ing was Mrs. j. L. Dixon. H e r
subject was, MAN is Great" Be-
ing Mems Day, the subject was
indeed appropriate and we are
sure our guest speakers would
long be remembered by our men,
berS, visitors and friends.
The church wishes to thank all
who participated in the program,
especially our own Prof. Alfred
d. Steward.
Special thanks to Bro. Riihard
J. McGhaney, founder of the
Christian Service Prayer Fell
lowShip" and groups, for their
generous aid. He wishes to an
nounce the receipt of the day,
$214.23. Sincerely thanking all.
Tuesday night ........ class meeting
Thursday night 80. Choir practice
Church School ............... $50 am.
Morning worship ............ IL am,
Evening worship :.............. 2 pm.
Hear We. Members of the WSCS,
our first meeting of the year will
be held at the home of Mrs Sc
lena Ponder, 9S5 NV 64th ST.,
Sunday, Jan. 20 at 4 nm.
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Mrs. Irma Skyles, reporter
Rev. w. K. Smith, pastor

Rev. w. K. Smith, pastor
Sunday School began on last
Sunday, Jan. 13 at $50 am. with
the superintendent, Deacon B.
King presiding. Subject of the
lesson: "Jesus Baptized and
Tempted"
Deacon N. Williams and Dea-
con H. Walker conducted the de-
votional services during the morn
ing worship which began at IL
am. Choir No. and the junior
choir were in charge.
The pastor, Rev. Smith, deliv-
cred the sermon. His message
was taken from list Peter, Bird
chapter and 18th verse. Subject:
Are you ready to give an answer
of the reason you have in Christ
Jesus.
Sunday night Deacon Dowdell
and Deacon Harrington conduct
ed the devotional services. T h e
male chorus and choir No. two
were in charge.
The sermon was delivered by
Rev. c. B. Brown, member of
Greater New Bethel. His message
was taken from the 7th chapter
of The Book of Judges anu ne
21st verse. Subject: Every man
in His place.
Four members were added to
the church through Christian ex-
perience. Twenty-Five members
were fellowshipped very warm
ly.
Another baby was christened
Sunday night. The ceremonies
were performed by Rev. Smith.
The baby's parents are the Mr..
and Mrs. Daniel Neal.
Tape recording services will be
conducted Sunday morning, Jan.
20. The pastor is requesting all
members TO be present to witness
the occasion.
You are always welcome to visit
a church with a warm fellowship
and also welcome to prayer SER
vices which are held every Tues
day night.
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MT. SINAI BAPTIST
N 3. exporter
Rev. S. A. Thomas. pastor

" =, "eDOrter
Rev. S. A. Thomas. pastor
This year is yours,
1t has not long to stay;
SO make the most
Of each important day.
Here we are at the beginning of
a new year. Who knows what
wonderful things may happen
during the next 3S5 days minus
the Is days that have passed?
Shall we sit, wait and see, or
hall we work while time passes?
We should ask ourselves the
question: What am l planning to
do with these days? besides
play, for we all need to play.) But
we must ah.o have a definite goal
set and strive to reach it as we
travel on our way. No matter
What your choice may be, begin
now, yes this year is yours, use
it wisely.
Along with our daily occupa-
tom; we must indulge sincerely
in religious activity if we hope
to obtain earthly success, and
eternal life.
Sunday School was off with a
bang! Again on last Sunray the
attendance was beautiful. We can
keep it uo through the year, II
we will to do. The teachers, even
though, have not been officially
appointed for the year, are doing
fine in attendance which is en-
couraging to the superintendent
MrS. L. E. Thomas.
The worship service was very
iSpiring. The pastor preached q
wonderful sermon Sunday morn
ing from the 40th rivision oil
Psalm. All present were Spiri-
tually benefited. Let all concern
ed be determined to attend our
-erviceS more regular than we
have in the past.
Watch with eager vigilance the
interest and activities that h G
BTU is putting forh in an effort
to continue to attract and encour-
age attendance; for, without your
/ presence very little can be &C.
complished. Please! do let us re-
member just that. DirectresS, Mrs
H. Stoore.
The adult members are CRATE
full TO the youth for services rem
dered on last Sunday morning
with their directress. It was very
good and with sincereness, which
mean everything. Come with us
we will do thee good.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-01-19
METROPOLITAN A. M. E.
Rev. H. M. Salmon, pastor

Let the words of my mouth
and the meditation of my heart,
be acceptable in thy sight, Oh
Lord, my strength and my Re-
deemer."
Services are expected to be high,
both spiritually and morally all
day Sunday. Music will be rem
dered by choir No. two.
Two delightful sermons have
been prepared by the pastor for
our spiritual enjoyment. We are
inviting you and your friends to
come out and worship with us
throughout the entire day.
We are urgently requesting each
member of both choirs, teenage
and choir No. two to be present
and on time Wednesday at their
respective hours. Remember we
are making recordings, and we
would like for the choir to be as
complete as possible.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-01-19
FRIENDSHIP Bar I1o.
Rev. G. J. Burney. pastor
Claudia Wilson, reporter

We began the second Sunday
Of the year by having a fine Sun
day School conducted by the sup
srintendent Deacon ]. Ross, and
Deacon Frank Ross, the president
Of the Sunday School and BTU
Congress, reviewed the lesson. II
was enjoyed by all. We had a
very enjoyable devotional SER
vice both morning and evening.
Our pastor delivered the message.
Text: st. Luke 1875. Theme: Too
High for Jesus, Come Down. He
also delivered the evening mes.
Text, st. Matthews 5:43-44.
Theme, Religion at its best. Both
messages were inspiring and
touching. The No. two choir was
high in the spirit this morning
and the No. one choir followed
in the afternoon. Both choirs
were filled with the spirit. The
No. two and our junior uShers
rendered services throughout the
day. BTU was conducted by the
president, Bro. c. Tucker at
$50 pm.
To all our friends and visitors
you are welcome in our services.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-01-19
Rev. E. M. Thomas, pastor
Ruthie Lee Mincey. reporter

On the second Lords Day in
January our Sunday School was
opened at HAS am. with the as
Sistant superintendent presiding.
The session was a very good one.
Morning service was opeed at
IL o'clock by Deacons Daniel
Smith and Murphy. The pastor
creached a great sermon taking
for his text, Lord, Save Me. He
used for his subject, He is Nigh
ty to Save. The spirit was with
us as our souls rejoiced. T h e
Junior choir sang out of their
souls.
At $50 pm. the BTU held its
regular hour. The training school
is fast progressing. Sunday night
the pastor brought to us another
wonderful sermon. It derived
from Daniel 3:17. The text: II 1t
be so, our God when we serve
is able to deliver us from the
burning fiery furnace.
There were two souls added to
the church. We are always hap
py to have our visitors come and
worship with us. So, remember,
you are welcome at all times.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-01-19
MT. TABOR BAPTIST
Rev. J. N. Byrd, pastor
Helen A. Franklin, reporter


Helen A. Franklin, reporter
A day of holiness was last Sun
day, beginning with the Sunday
School. Teachers and students
were at their best.
Friends, we would love your
presence in each service. This Is
the church of fellowship.
May we greet you in Sunday
School, the beginning Of inspi-
ration for the day? The theme is,
Gospel Righteousness" Mat
thew 5:3-l2; Luke 6:20-22.
At IL am. Sunday there will
be baptismal services.
(, Last Sunday morning ca
pacity crowd enjoyed a glorious
service with the male chorus
singing. Rev. c. A. Allen deliv-
cred a touching message, and twi
persons placed. their membership.
The BTU had an enlightening
hour, beginning at $50 pm. Come
out and enjoy Sunday and mingle
with loved ones. The topic was
THE Power and Guidance Of the
Holy Spirit" Lovely teachers to
help are Bro. Lee Sallins, Sisters
Roberts, A. L. Powell and l.. M.
Boyd.
Our youth says come and help
build this department. Bro. Lee
Sallins, director.
At pm. again the Holy Spirit
was In evidence throughout the
service. beginning with the pray
er meeting. The pastor preached
strong sermon from Isaiah
1913.
A thought: Let us face the flu
ture with Christ in witnessing
and teaching. ale that soweth TO
the spirit shall Of the spirit reap
life everlasting"
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-01-19
BETHANY S. d. A.

Elder c. Sampson Myles, pastor
Mrs. Vivian Davis, reporter
Elder Myles brought greetings
from the recent Workers Conven-
ton which was held in Atlanta
Jan. TO. This was a joint meet
ing of all the ministers and other
employed workers Of the South
Atlantic and the South Central
Conferences. During this same
time the annual church school
teachers convention was also held.
Members of Bethany Junior
Academy faculty were among
those who attended. DR.. T. N.
Hale of lakewood College, Hunts
vile, Ala, presented many out
standing and helpful points.
On. Sabbath Jan. IL the young
people of the church took over
abe Sabbath School Session in an
able manner. Special mention
should be made of Miss Marcella
Wake who acted as Superinten-
dent in an efficient way. Mr.. T.
Young, a recent convert, gave the
review of the previous weeks
lesson. This young man did so to
the delight of all and gave evil
dence as a potential preacher for
God some day. Miss Jean Solo
mon sang beautifully, THE Holy
City"
Pastor Myles gave a stirring
sermon during the midday service
period basing his remarks on the
words of ISa. 39:4-5, "What have
they seen in thy house?" The
junior choir rendered very beau
tiful music during this time.
Special items were also given by
some members of the Academy
under the direction of Miss Loud,
one Of the teachers. They sang,
Deep River" and walk in
Jerusalem Just Like John"
Bethany Church would like to
take this opportunity to thank
everyone of their contributors
and especially the liberal employ
erS of some of its members for
their help in the annual Ingath-
ering drive which recently end
ed, reaching a record high of
$3.50 for the purpose of helping
humanity.
There were several visitors last
Sabbath, including members who
were absent for a good while be-
cause Of, illness. Among the latter
may we mention the names of
Sister Mary Clayton, ST., Miriam
Smith and E Gardner. We are
glad to state that Sister Evelyn
Harrington who has been sick
quite a while now is making good
Improvement. Deep heartfelt SYM
pathy was expressed on behalf of
Brother and Sister Ralph Ward,
annual visitors, in the passing of
their son, Jan. 8, in Kansas City.
Kansas.
> Any time you are able to make
1t, pay visit to the Bethany
S. D, A. church, 800 NV 14th
Teri. A warm welcome awaits
you there.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-01-19

Announcing the opening of the
MONROE MUSIC HOUSE
and the
BAPTIST BOOK STORE
1884 NV. Third Avenue
Everything on Gospel Music
and for the Church
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-01-19
THE MIAMI TIMES-"The Peoples Newspaper
SATURDAY JANUARY 10, 1856 PAGE IL

(Episcopal)
Cor. 18th Ave. and 69th Street

(EpiscopaD
Cor. 18th Ave. and seth Street
Veronica O'Berry, reporter
FIR. E. S. Clarke. Jr., vicar
Church School ............... $50 am,
Solemn Sung Mass and
Sermon .Y....-.."..."."... llOO am
YPSL and Confirmation
Instruction for Children 5:30p m.
Solemn EvenSong and
Sermon ....................... 7:3O pm,
Tuesday
st. Mary's Choir Guild
Rehearsal ............,...... 4:S0 pm,
Wednesday
Low Mass ....................." o:SO am.
Acolyte Practice ............ $50 pm,
Evensong, Meditation and
Confirmation Instruction
for Adults .................... 800 pm
Thursday
st. Mary's Choir Guild
Rehearsal .................. 4:30 pm
Friday
st. Cecilia's Choir
Rehearsal ................... 800 pm
Note: Masses on all Saint and
Holy Days ......"..."~.. $50 am
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-01-19
BAHA'I ASSEMBLY

Mrs. Ethel Holmes, wife Of DR..
Maurice Holmes, professor OF
physics at the University Of
Miami, will review the book,
Truth is One" 7:45 pm. Sum
day, Jan. 20 at the Bahai Cen
ter, 1877 NV 18th ave. All races
and faiths are cordially invited,
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-01-19

O. last Sunday night st. Mary's
Snoir Guild was installed with a
very impressive service. These
young people are doing a Won
derful job. Come out and hear
them.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-01-19

Miss Barbara Ann Jones will
receive the 100 percent attendance
pin for the second year for per-
feet attendance in Sunday School.
Runners UP are: Peggy Lee Jones,
Louise Newbold, Donald Outen,
Sheldon Banks, Marthel Silva,
Jacquelyn Silva, and Gwendolyn
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-01-19

Meeting Of the Sacred Heart
Guild at the home Of Mrs. Bea-
trice Robinson, 1851 NV 63rd St.
at 8 pm. on Thursday. All wo-
men living from Goth st. and
south of this street are urged to
attend this meeting.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-01-19

The YPSL will have its first
social meeting on Friday evening
at pm. at the home Of Miss
Eleanor Roker, 2020 NV l52nd
st., Opa Locka. All young people
living in Liberty City are asked
to meet at the church at $50 pm.
Transportation will be furnished
TO and from Opa Locka. These
young people will be chaperoned
properly.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-01-19
GRACE PRESBYTERIAN

1895 NV. 14th Ave.
Rev. James Culmer, pastor
Eddie Edwards, clerk
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-01-19

Tynes. Mrs. Eloise Outen Is the
superintendent of the Sunday
School.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-01-19

There will be a meeting of st.
Theresa's Guild at the home Of
Mrs. Eloise Outen at 8 pm. on
Tuesday. All women living in the
Housing Project from Sind st. to
9th st. are urged to attend this
meeting.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-01-19

After Evensong on last Sunday,
the church had its annual con-
gregational meeting. At this
meeting the 1857 program was
presented to the church which was
received very enthusiastically by
the congregation. With the vic
tory hymn, Jesus Lead The
Way" sung by the congregation,
the meeting ended.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-01-19

Our vicar has invited four OF
the Diocesan officers of the
Woman's Auxiliary on Wednes-
day, Jan. % at 8 pm. starting
with Evensong. These officers are
as follows: Mrs. Robert Mickey,
past Diocesan president; Mrs.
TraverS Ewell, secretary OF
Christian Education; Mrs. Leon
Shears, treasurer; Mrs. Robert
Burton, director of the Miami
Deanery. All four chapters Of our
Woman's Auxiliary are urged
To attend this meeting.
A night OF gaiety is being spon-
sored by Mrs. Clarice Littles'
group at the home Of Mrs. We
ronica OBerry, 1895 NV list st.
on Saturday, Jan. %. Refresh
ments will be on sale. Come out
and have a wonderful time with
US. You will not regret it.
We are now in the process OF
preparing for our Pre-Lenten,
Bazaar which will be held on the
church's grounds on March 2, a
and 5th. Everyone Is invited to
come out and share our last en-
ioyment before we go into h e
solemn season OF Lent. Mrs.
Titles is the chairman of the ba-
zaar and Mrs. O'Berry Is the
publicity chairman.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-01-19

Hear We. Members or the WSCS,
our first meeting of the year will
be held at the home of Mrs Sc
lena Ponder, 9S5 NV Gath ST.,
Sunday, Jan. 20 at 4 nm.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-01-19

Elder c. Sampson Myles, pastor
Mrs. Vivian Davis, reporter
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-12-24
Bright Tobacco Farmers Claim Huge
Government Holdings Cut Receipts

More than one billion pounds Of
tobacco is held now by the federal
government, Frank r. Ellis or the
Com m o dity Sterilization Ser.
wee has reported.
The leaf, bought by the govern.
iieIt under its price support system
includes 69 million pounds 81 iiaa,
cured. 273 million pounds OF hurley
and 1903 million pounds Of all othei
types. Ellis said In 4 telegram Il
a Danville reporter.
Old Belt flue-cured tobacco grow
efs contend that the surplne is one
OF the major causes for the shart
decrease in receipts for the tobacco
season which closed last Friday
Start From Scratch
The farmers would Ike to ser 4
proportion Of; the surplus done away
with. This way the industry could
start from scratch again" they
sag.
L. 7. Weeks, manager Of the stu
hilization Corporation in Raleigh,
n c.. said the stored tobacco did
rot cause the decrease til raeainss
I'D said the t0aancs aalH rs
aaction floors aeE@sas M
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-12-24

Every the
New Years tragedy stalks
needless OF
other
Follow this
DO cut growing Tree if buy. be
from prolonged
DON'T need-,he
the hazard
DO stand the tree water outdoors until
DON'T candles the
the
DO away sources OF heat freplaes
DON'T plug Quite
DO IL OF
DON'T allow smoking the ant decorations piles Of
Wfapplngs have plenty OF ashrays
DO metal glass asbestos eeo ar
decorating the home whenever possible
DON'T Christmas
metal trash barrel u,
possible
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-12-24

The same mistletoe whic b.
makes boys bold and girls blush
al Christmastide had other mean
ings in other times.
Mistletoe. as one story goes
once was full grown tree. Then
ITS timber was cut for the cross
on which Christ was cruci6ed
Since then, it has retropressed
70 IFS present state as a parasite
plant which grows o. other
trees.
Ancient Druids worshipped mis-.
tletoe because it grew Oh their
sacred oak. At the end Of every
year a Druid priest would cut
down the mistletoe with golden
sickle. and not one twig was Al.
lowed to touch the EARTH Later
sprigs OF mistletoe were often
fastened over doorways to ward
oh evii spirsts.
IN Colonial days rnistletoe was
hlgh sni tie lai who stole b kiss
had TO reach Up and pun OF one
berry for every kiss. His kisses
stopped when the berries were
gone.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-12-24
Powhoton News
Ladies Signals,
Men Don Aprons
At Ruritan Supper

There was misunderstanding in
regard to the ladies' who We're TO
serve the Rulitan supper which was
lust discovered twenty minutes be-
fore time for the supper. Several
men. however got together and To-
Gated plenty Of good brunswick
stew, canned at the Labor Day pic
mic, fruit cakes which had been pur-
chased for Christmas. and other
necessities from a local store and
Were Oily Is minutes late ii pro-
vlaing a very good supper. The
Rnrltans enjoyed the novelty ana
informality Of the occasion.
Many persons are making up par
ties to attend the new year dinner
dance at PoWhatan war Memorial
Building on Saturday evening. Dec.
70. beginning at 6 pm. There will
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-12-24

f,1r and Mrs jay Gamble and
son. oil Petersburg. visited his sis
tier. Mrs. Earl Ownby and her par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. Wade Bryan, re-
Gently.
Mrs. Jim Dunn. who has been in
hospital In Richmond. Is home
now
The Christmas pageant was given
at Jones Chapel Baptist Church sun
day Id 3 O'Clock.
Rev. and Mrs s. r. Friend spent
a few days last week shopping and
visiting their daughter n Lynch
burg
! Rev. and Mrs. L. K Waycastcr
plan TO spend the week Of Christmas
with friends and relatives in Tenn.
essee.
Mr.. and Mrs. v. B. Clabo are ex-
ipecting their son and hIs family
M. and MS Fred Clabo and two
children, Of Knoxville. Tenn, fof
the holidays
Mr- and Mrs Morris Keller start
ed early with their holiday enter
ment. Mrs Keller's brother. Mr.
and Mrs. Adams and Peggy and
Francis Adams. If Madrid Spain.
are with her for 4 few weeks. sur
day dinner guests were Mr.. and
Mrs Willie Adcock, Of ScottsWlle.
and this week she expects several
moi uncles. aunts and families.
Earl Ownhy, who has been sick
\ Is much better and is able to help
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-12-24

be abundance Of food and enter
tainment, an orchestra for dancing
and an opportunity for Old friends
getting together and making Of new
friends. A large crowd is expected
There was community Christ
mas observance at the Memoria
Building on Friday night. Dec. 20,
sponsored by the American Legion
Auxiliary On Saturday night, Dec
81, the Sepior class Of Powhatar
High Schoof sponsored pre-holiday
dance.
A number Of families will be
holding open house and dinner par
ties. 50 all in all 1t looks like good
Christmas in and around powhatan.
E. F. Yates visited his uncle, Raw
Avery. at Ellerson and hunted with
him Tuesday afternoon and Wednes-
day
Messrs R. NJ. Hudson. Edgar
Bolte and W. R. Parker attended
meeting in the interest OF the
poultry industry at Walkers restau-
rant al Buskeville Monday night
MIR and Mrs Sam w. Parker
spent the week end in Huddieston
with Mrs. Parker's parents, Mr..