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SOUTH CAROLINA RESORT SEEKS
REAL MISS MYRTLE BEACH

MYRTLE BEACH. S. C.-Citi-
gems Of this South Carolina sea-
shore resort are looking for a
girl whose real first name is
Myrtle and whose last name is
Beach. She can be any age;
Just the name must be right.
When Miss Myrtle Beach is
found and brought to Myrtle
Beach in June Of this year. she
viii receive prizes and honors,
and will be q guest of the City
Of Myrtle Beach and the Myrtle
Beach Chamber of Commerce at
the sixth annual Sun-Fun Fes-
tival on June 5. 6. Z. 8 and 8.
(The Virginia resort Of Vir-
ginia Beach tried the same
stunt several years ago-and
with great success.)
Any girl. anywhere in the
United States, has a chance Of
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Golden Gote Bridge
To Mark Birthday

SAN FRANCISCO. - Observ-
ance Of the goth anniversary OF
the opening of the Golden Gate
Bridge. an inanimate object dear
to the hearts of local and long
distance travellers. will hold the
spotlight in San Francisco on
May q.
Largely because Of 1t, the
Redwood Vacation Empire now
has a $3.50 million system Of all
year highways.
BY the time the mile-long
span with the 746-foot twin tow
ers has been operating for e
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Boston Arts Festival
Slated June IA to 70

BOSTON. Mass.-The sixth
annual Boston Arts Festival will
blossom among the flower beds
Iof the city's famous Public
Garden from June IA to 20.
Last year. more than 100000
came to enjoy and digest the
spectacle. Exhibitions will be
open from 10 am. to 10 pm.
daily: stage performances are
Ito be presented nightly at $3.50.
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Ramona Dutes Set

HEMET, Calf. - For the
thirtieth season, the Helmet COM
munity will stage its version of
the Ramona" pageant. Per-
formances will be presented
April 81, %; May 4, 5, II and IL.
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looked in the previous list. One
is the 260-foot Mt. Orne bridge
at South Lancaster. which spans
the Connecticut River. The
lother is the Sentinel Pine bridge
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at the Flume Reservation in
Lincoln. Although it is a foot
bridge, the latter is classed as
an official covered bridge by the
National Society for the Pres
ervation of Covered Bridges. Inc.
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Prices Of Resort Land
|Skyrocket Since War

NEW YORK. N Y.-The uncomfortable urge of Americans
to go places have fun and to buy things has sent the Nations
resort land prices soaring.
Increases of to 1000 during years
have been reported in according report in Arch-
ectura Forum Magazine The residential and
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A|I-the-West MM7zmM

For the most sightseeing, the most fun, ride
the greatest western feet via The Milwau-
kee Road. Many trains dome-equipped.
Fine food and beverages, wide range of
accommodations, coach seats reserved. On
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Super Dome oIympion HIAwArHA

S"'eu10 TWIN SHeS FoeIHc NonhWoU
Enjoy the scenic Northwest route from the
full-view Super Dome. Private-room Pullmans
with Skytop Lounge Touralux cars offer
ing the lowest cost sleeper travel in the United
States. . leg rest coaches Famous Milwaukee
Road meals and beverages.
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years, it will have accommodated
some 165 million toll-paying
motor vehicles.
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81 Kissing Bridges

CONCORD. - New Hamp-
shire"s list Of covered. or kiss
ing" bridges now numbers 81.
including two that were over
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THE SUNDAY STAR Ell
Washington, D. c.
SUNDAY, APRIL IA, 1887
Muckinuc Season

MACKINAC ISLAND. Mich
Vacation season on this historic
island in the Straits Of Mackinac
of the tip Of Michigan's lower
peninsula will open this year
with the annual Lilac Time Fes-
tival. scheduled for the week Of
June 2 to 8.
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PACIFIC NORTHWEST

sea and mountain attractions
From Spokane, visit Grand Coulee Dam.
From Seattle or Tacoma make side trips
to Mt Rainier, Pacific Ocean beaches and
mountain resorts of the Olympic Peninsula,
all in Washington. Cruise Puget Sound.
Steamer trips to Victoria and Vancouver,
BIC. or to Alaska Include Portland,
Columbia River, Crater Lake in Oregon,
or return via Canadian Rockies.
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YELLOWSTONE
Grand Teton Park
via Gelatin Coiewuy

Thrill to Old Faithful, the Grand Canyon
and friendly wild life. Via the Olympian
HlAwATHA you see Montana Canyon and
ride IS miles without extra cost in open
top buses through famous dude ranch
country of the scenic Gallatin Valley. In
clude Grand Teton Park as well as Utah
Colorado if you wish. Go independently or
with escorted tour parties.
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RESORTS
MAINE

Whatever you want to
do on an enjoyable vaca-
ton, we've got it for you
somewhere along our $500
miles of sandy beaches and
rocky headlands or among
$500 crystal clear lakes.
You'll long remember
the beautiful scenery as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-04-14

Western "cITIEs" SfrecmIiners
Chicago omoho Colorado colifornio
Domeliners CRY OF Los ANGELES, CHAI-
LENGER and CRY OF PORTLAND, Streamliners
CRY OF SAN Francisco and CRY OF DENVER.
Variety of accommodations; wide choice of
routes Thrifty Family Fares apply on all
Milwaukee Road trains.
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circle routings round trip fares are little
over two cents mile in western territory
much less than air line fares. Stop off any,
where. Go one way, return another-more
miles Of travel fun without extra rail fare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-04-14

Visit mile-high Denver :. Rocky Noun
tain and Estes Parks. Colorado Springs
with Pixies Peak and the Garden of the
Gods. Outdoor fun in a mountain para
disc. Go on to Salt Lake City, Mormon
Capitol to Utah's Parks-Zion,
Bryce, Cedar Breaks--and the high
North Rim Of the Grand Canyon in
Arizona.
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ENJOY BOTH IN
MAINE

you relaxed and really had
fun on a Maine Vacation.
Our FREE Vacation
Planning Kit has all the
details that will help you
plan each and every day.
Send for your kit today.
Driving time to Maine via soie ond
cosy super highways is only
II hours from this city.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-05-11
HOLMES ELEMENTARY

These are busy days at Holmes.
We are beginning to wind UP the
school year with various ACTIVE
ties. On Thursday. April Is, The
Oct students and their sponsors
enjoyed a lovely banquet in the
cafetoriun.
Sunday, April 20, the Miami
chapter Of Links met at Holmes
and enjoyed The beauty and spa
ciousnesS Of our patio.
Friday, April Is, we were hon.
ored with a visit from our Supt.
DR.. Joe Hall and several mem
bers of the grand jury.
Our principal spent Easter in
Nashville with her daughter,
Yvatney, who IS attending school
at Fisk University. Mrs. Crowder
returned happy and recorted a
very lovely trip. !.
On Thursday, April 80, { b e
firt grade teachers presented E
Fashion Show featuring first
graders. The attire of these child
rem was beautiful and activities
on the program included rhvthm
band, violin solo, piano selection.
and dancing. Clothes featured
were party wear, -leepy time
school wear, church wear and
sports wear.
The sixth grade class OF Mrs.
Zeola Jones presented an inter-
letting play entitled 1.-THE MaIgic
Egg" Main characters in the play
were Franklin Pinckney, Gloria
Carter, Edward Harris, Eddie
Cooper, Willie Thompson and
Gerynaine Riley. All of The class
was dressed in colorful costumes.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-05-11
MAYS HIGH

The regular meeting of Mays
Elementary PTA was held on
Wednesday, April 10 in the audi
forum.
Delegates 10 the District PTA
meeting to be held at billiard
High School, Fort Lauderdale,
were elected. Mrs. Ruby Beck
with was chosen to represent the
faculty; Arthur Mays, the COM
n1alnity.
Mrs. Margaret Wright and Burk
Jones introduced a Civil Defense
plan designed to train civilians
in nursing aid for emergency VIC
tins.
Mr.. Roux, our president, urged
all members to support financially
The Boy Scouts Of America, South
Florida Council
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IRE LEE ELEMENTARY

We wish 10 thank the parti-
cipants and friends Of the COM
munity for their support in the
Eater Fashion Show.
The Boy Scouts are sponsoring
a father-son banquet on May 20.
This affair is being planned to
help the Boy Scouts go to camp
this summer. II you are interest
ed in attending, contact Charles
Brooks.
The Intermediate departments
operetta will be given on May II.
Don't miss this gala affair.
Plans are being made for the
sixth grade graduating exercise
on June 3.
Mrs. Earline Gillette and Mrs.
Wilma Rogers are on the sick list
due to a recent accident. We wish
them a speedy recovery.
Yvonne ScaveNa, reporter
]. D. Mackey. principal
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-05-11
RAINBOW ELEMENTARY

Mrs. Selma Wards second
grade class presented a Mothers
Day play in assembly, entitled,
"A Surprise For Mother" This
play really brought out the true
meaning of Mothers Day. It was
very good, and was enjoyed by
all.
After the play the principal and
Mrs. Arvalena Thomas were Sc
lected as mothers of the year, and
were presented beautiful red and
white corsages. Little Deborah
Bass presented Mrs. Fortson's
corsage and little Rhonda Thomas
presented her mothers corsage,
Mrs. Thomas.
It was very touching. Tears
came to many Of our eyes. Little
Helen Sparks was mistress of
ceremonies.
We were very happy, we didn't
have to run in and out of the rain
too much while our May Day fes-
tivities were going on. The sun
continued to shine for us while
the various grades performed in
many activities. There were many
refreshments to choose from, such
as pronto pups, snowballs, pop
corn, candied apples and many
more goodies. We wish to thanls
the parents for putting aside their
houSework and coming out to
make this affair a big success.
Little Beverly Barley and Lewis
Bland, the king and queen, sat
on their thrones and watched tho
children perform.
Mrs. Mildred Espy, our physi-
cal education instructor, really
worked hard to put this affair
over, so rye must say Mrs. Espy
your work was not in vain.
Patrol boys of the week are:
James Saunders, Billy Cousins and
Ernest Cobbs.
L. L. Forteon, principal
c. M. Wilcox, reporter
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-05-11
BUNCHE PARK SCHOOL

If you missed the Calendar Tea
that was sponsored by the PTA
on Sunday, Atril 28, you really
missed the treat Of your life.
Many thanks to all who made it
success.
On May the physical educa-
ton instructors, Mrs. Fannie
Crosby and Earl G.. Mizell, pre-
sented their annual May D a y
activities. The theme for this
year was "Springtime Fiesta"
The program was a huge success.
One week previous to the May
Day celebration the student body
elected by popular vote, Betty
Tucker and Dennis Wallace to
reign as May Queen and May
King.
On last Friday our school coun-
Gil attended the final meeting Of
the Junior Red Cross Council at
at Douglas Elementary School.
Betty Grant Of Mrs. Eulah
Wards fourth grade class was
elected treasurer of the county
council.
AT our PTA meeting on Mon
day, April 6 the following per-
sons were installed as officers for
tho war; IOS7.EO
Mrs. Margaret Newbold, presi-
dent, lst vice, Lennis Johnson,
End vice, Mrs. Althmease Forkes;
chaplain, Mrs. Mary Franklin;
secretary, Mrs. Tlossie Rich; cor
responding secretary, Miss Gloria
Evans; financial secretary, Mrs.
Frances Lightsey; reporter, Miss
GuSsie Johnson; treasurer, Mrs.
Daisy Barnes.
Miss Gussie Johnson's and Miss
AlthameaSe Coachman'S second
grade classes visited Musa Isle
Seminole Village Last Friday, May
3.
MeSdames Lillian Davis, Katie
Arnold, Annie Grant and Helen
Jackson's first grade classes Wis
tied Crandon Park. The group
lunched enroute back to school
from Crandon Park.
Alma F. Brooks, principal
E. r. Jones, reporter
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-05-11
DUNBAR ELEMENTARY

May was celebrated by re-
Numbering our principal ON her
birthday. Although we were UNI
able to arrange the regular pro-
gram and, party, we did use the
public address system to bring
the Dunbar family together for
the occasion. Gifts from the Dun
bar Nursery were presented by
Harold Cooper; LIST grade, Linda
Kelly; End grade, Joyce Cham
bliss; 3rd grade, Sharavcen
Brown; 4th grade, Paulette La
Roda; 5th grade, Patrlcia Kel4y;
Gin grade, Priscilla Hardy and
faculty and staff, Mrs. Sanford.
The lunchroom manager, Mrs.
Glenn and her staff presented
the honoree with huge birth
day cake, beautifully decorated.
The cake was shared by the child
rem and taft and faculty.
A Mothers Day program was
presented by the pupils of Miss
Bethel'S End grade class during the
assembly period last week.
Yvonne Mckinney served as NC:
Rosinia Cooper and jeanne Ma
jore recited Mothers Day poems
and the class sang Nobody
Knows But Mother"
National Music Week was cele-
brated by Miss Dolores Bethels
4th grade class last Wednesday
when the class reviewed the songs
that they had enjoyed learning
during this school year.
Y Leon Kelly was elected to serve
as the 1957-58 president of the
PTA on last Monday night at the
final meeting of the current year.
Other officers elected to serve
were Henry Murray, vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Doris Ferguson, secre-
tary; Mrs. Florence Taylor, finan-
cial secretary and Mrs. Rhoda
Murray, treasurer.
Reports of the recent District
PTA meeting held recently in Fl.
Lauderdale were made by Mes
DANES Gibson and Sanford, two
of the delegates. Mrs. Titles gave
a brief report of her attendance
at the International conference of
the Association for Childhood Ed
ucation held the LAST week in
April in Los Angeles.
Mrs. Folsom who returned to
her classroom for one week is
again out, i'll, this week. We are
happy to report that Mrs. Trot-
man, mother Of Mrs. Hannah Ed
wards is improving at her home.
The Dunbar Family extends SYM
pathy to Mrs. Luella Thorn on
whose uncle, John Reed OF ITALIA.
hassee was buried yesterday.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-05-11
G w CARVER.

The students Of the third grade
under the direction Of Marie
House, Alice Ship, Barbara Ray
ford and Emmanuel Fryar, pre-
scented a climax of their study Of
Florida History in the auditor
ium at the assembly hour on
Wednesday morning.
A map of our state, drawn by
pupils, nanked the stage to geth-
er with those Of Box Tower, Su-
vance River, Circus Animals Tin
custumes) and the great Overseas
Highway.
An Indian dance in costume, the
Mocking Bird Song Limitation Of
the hooking bird by boys); SUI
vance River, dramatized and the
Florida song, tune of Maryland,
gave the listeners a very inter-
esting and dramatic moving spec
tacle of our beloved Florida.
Pupils related with poise very
detail presented with swimming
beauties and appropriate Florida
costumes as "Moon Over Miami"
was played by Josie w. Roberts,
music consultant.
Everyone, students and teach
ers alike, were enlightened. Mrs.
Tucker gave her appreciation for
the performance which delight
ed all.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-05-11
A. L. LEWIS

The physical education teachers
were responsible for the last
weeks chapel program. Their
theme was "What Is Meant by
Physical Education" They show
ed numerous activities as a dem
on-tration of the physical edu-
cation program. Willie Mcintosh
was i'll and the program was adj
mirably carried on by Mrs. Mil
dred Mckinney.
A number of children visited
the Serpentarium on Monday.
May 6. This educational tour was
planned by Miss Anna Grace
Sweeting, End grade teacher.
A Tom Thumb wedding, a pre-
Jude to our May Day festival, was
presented by the Richmond
Heights kindergarten on Sunday
Afternoon. The first grade teachers
sponsored this program.
Mrs. Josephine Bron:on receive
ed fellowship to study Spanish
at the University of Havana In
Cuba. Mrs. Bronson teaches 4th
grade. The May Day parade will
be -pearheaded by Mays High
School band. A poStponement Of
two days will occur, celebrating
May Day ON Monday, May Is.
Please see the parade and follow
II to the school grounds where
events non gariel, will unfold
themselves.
Charles Weir, Reporter
Nelson I. Adams, principal
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must be six years old on or be-
fore Jan. I. Certificate Of birth
must be shown.
The child, to be enrolled for any
grade, must accompany the pa
rent or guardian. A child who
has attended another school muct
present a report card and have
an approved reason for changing
school.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-05-11

Registration for children who
wish to enroll In Holy Redeemer
School In September wal be con-
Quoted May 1915 between three
and four o'clock each afternoon.
Enrolment viii be for grades
one through nine.
To enter first grade the child
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-05-11
DOUGLAS ELEMENTARY

Originality, plenty of hard
work, and 1000 cooperation
from the parents, pupils and
children We're the factors that
heIped to make our second big
PTA project for this school year
a grand success. The Book Fair
was truly a hit from start to
finish, thanks to the untlrius ed
forts of Mrs. Bernyce Mack, PTA
president, and her steering COM
mituee headed by Mrs. Eolyn
Kimbro and Mosely Doles.
Among the participants on pro
gram were Mrs. M. Hunter, who
served as mistress of ceremony,
Mis- Cherryanna Mills and Mrs.
Hazel Cato, soloistS, Shelia Nc
Phee from Jackson's Kindergar-
ten, and boys and girls fromeach
grade group furnishing enter
tainmean in different ways. Our
sincere thanks to everyone who
contributed.
Belated congratulations to our
boys and girls for capturing Sec
ond prize in the recena ACE dra-
mates festival. Mrs. Beulah
Chester was advisor for the
group. The pupils who partici-
pated in Call Hector" were Lei
la Williams, Erica Williams,
Thomas Garrett, Willie Scott and
Patricia London.
Miss Alice HumeS, who W a s
interning under the supervision of
Mrs. Connie billiard, third grade,
has returned to her final weeks
of studies at Fla. Normal College.
Her warm personality Is missed
around our campus.
Thanks to the wonderful sup
port of our parents, two Of our
cla3srooms are now euipped with
black-out draperies. These rooms
wiN serve as centers whenever a
class wishes to see a film that
maybe related to units Of study,
etc.
Parents Of prospective first
grade pupils are requested to OBJ
tain health certificates and birth
certificates for their children.
Health blanks maybe obtained
from this school, or you may have
your physician sign statement
in regards to the history Of in
jectionS, childhood diseases and
pertinent health information.
The Junior Red Cross held its
final meeting of this school term.
The meeting, held May 8, was
well attended with representation
from various schools in zone 6.
A lovely program was planned
and enjoyed by the members.
Election and installation Of new
officers was the business of the
day and Wayne Fulton was
elected to serve as president for
the forthcoming school term. The
group is very busy these days
making Mothers Day favor for
hospital patients and those who
are otherwise confined. Miss Mar
garee Orr Is sponsor Of this group
of interested pupils.
Mary F. Williams, principal
Arleen Williams, reporter
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-05-11

Eta president Aletha Hall re-
ceived certificate of Award from
Phi Delta Kappa Sorority for par
ticipation in the annual Eta
essay contest held at North
western.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-05-11

Members of the Girls Senate
and Counselors of the various
high schools have received bids
for the Rhomania Spring Prom
enade. Sarah Bethel, a sophie
more, is contestant for Miss
Rhomania."
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-05-11

David Paschal, band director,
was invited by Florida A and M
University to serve as guest
chairman at their 9th Annual
Music Clinic.
Northwestern is proud Of this
honor given one of its instructors,
for his experience on May 2 and
3 will also strengthen the music
department. The purpose OF the
clinic was to develop a keener
understanding and deeper apprec-
iation for the finer performance
Of music, in addition to enhanc-
ing the teaching and learning sit
uations in schools all over the
state.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-05-11
b. T. w. HIGH SCHOOL

QSntS VINO Will observe JuulOT
Distinction Day, May 16. They
are teeming with excitement as
they prepare for the time when
they will take over for a day.
The highlight of the day will be
the assembly program which will
depict the progress of The class
from elementary school to this
day. Mrs. E. H. Holton is faculty
chairman of the program.
Local nt-Teacher AsSocia-
ton presidents and principals are
planning a series Of meetings in
the various communities to pro-
vide information on school iscMes
and place emphasis on further
activities which may be desirable
in the school community. Prin-
opal Charles L. Williams will pre-
side over the May 18th meeting
in the school auditorium.
Members of the Girls Senate
and Counselors of the various
high schools have received bids
for the Rhomania Spring Prom
enade. Sarah Bethel, a sopho-
more, is contestant for a" Miss
Rhomania."
Members of the school patrol
and their sponsors returned from
Washington, D. c. May 6 where
they participated in the AAA
High School Patrol Conference.
They received the third place tro-
ply in the Girls Senior Division
during the marching competition
May 4.
Eta president Aletha Hall re-
ceived a certificate of Award from
Phi Delta Kappa Sorority for par
ticipation in the annual Eta
essay contest held at North
western.
Nudge Rings The Bell" skit
centered around scholarship to
be given 10 one of five girls Gv-
ing in a school dornitory, was
the highlight of the assembly pro-
gram presented by the Girl Sen
ate. It emphasized the many and
varied abilities of girls as indi-
viduals, the achievements they ac-
complshed and the services they
render to home, school and COM
munity. Ethel Davis, Dorothy
Jenkins, Carol Paul, Carolyn Cur
tbs and Gwendolyn Williams por-
trayed the roles Of the five girls.
Painting, delicate craft work
and many individual artistic Gre
atoms made by the students in art
classes were on display in the
library May 7. L. r. Blake is in
Structor.
The annual Defamation Con-
test featuring ninth grade students
was held on Friday, May 10. Stu
dents worked untiringly ON their
pronunciation and diction to pro-
duce the finest orations to be
heard anywhere. Participants
were: Barbara Williams, first hon.
or student; Otis James, Henry
Witherspoon, Dorothy Jenkins,
Gwendolyn Goodman and Sandra
johnson. Judges were: Mrs. Ha-
Eel Davis, Leroy Washington and
John Glover, a student.