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MIAMI But It’* My Town!
CHAS. ALEX HIGGS, exchecquer of the Al-
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gonquin announcement. At any rate, Mr. Higgs
proved to this reporter that he, as usual, is always on the job. Boast
ing a personnel that does not take a back seat to any group of men,
be they inclined civicly, educationally, spiritually, financially or any
other route you may take, the Algonquins are a lot that personify
business with a capital B. I could go on for hours with this kind of
ballyhoo, but I elect to leave the rest to your personal judgement
come the night of the 15th. On the warpath (but pleasantly so) you’ll
find such dynamic Tribemen as Albert C. Smith, James G. Collie,
isaidwin Hepburn, William W. Allen, Chas Alex Higgs, Harold J.
Higgs, Edward E. Davis, William A. Bethel, J. Hartman Taylor, Cleve
land Sampson, Kirk Brown, Linton Berrien, Julius Jones, Dr. K. L.
Pharr and L. L. Bibbs. Esse quam videre!
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THE UNWARRANTED SLAYING of likeable and popular John
ny Benjamin Smith by gunman Edward Coco, an ofay New Yorker!
on February 1, has already felt the pulse of this village’s Negro pop
ulace. The alleged unprovoked murder will not be forgotten too soon
by Miamians in general and Johnny’s family in particular. The good
and bad of the case will not be discussed here. The courts have all
ready brought pressure to bear upon the guilty. The newspapers have
all ready screamed out with scorching headlines. But, this unworthy
space offers its piece in the form of a plea. Let’s say it’s a mere sug
gestion. It would be a very fine thing ( and I think you’ll agree) if
the various organizations (and there are many) of our bronze village
would offer financial aid to Johnny Smith’s family to assist it in fight
ing the cause of justice. The way to go about handling such a ta§k
should be entrusted to our legal minds, But, it is a task that should
be done. The esteem in which the deceased and his family was held
by the community was devotedly exemplified during his funeral ser- |
vices and burial on Thursday. But, that devotion, with all its sincere
ty, is only skin deep. It cannot mend a bleeding heart. Apparently
Coco’s intentions were premedicated. Be that as it may, he committ
ed murder. Unprovoked murder. May the courts of justice prevail.
May your gesture of financial giving bring pressure to bear up on a
case and cause that may help a stricken family find its way to a pur
pose -that is undoubtedly justified.
THE SWEETHEARTS CLUB (formerly a kiddie group) has re
organized. Many of its members who were teen-age youngsters just
three years ago, now are mothers ... Dr. C. H. Smith, former Miami
medic, in town on a fishing spree from Cleveland, Ohio. His wife
(No. 2) a stop-over in St. Petersburg, enroute ... Is there any truth
to the rumor that Mattie Gibson has that certain feeling for a news
man? From where I sit it’s Edward Brooks all the way . . . Leo Dor
sett, a Harlemiamian, a regular visitor after 30 years in Jamaica,
(L.1.) N.Y. . . . Tex Beneke, his sav and the Glenn Miller ork a Har
lem Square "date for March 11 . . . The son of a vice president of
downtown Pan-American Bank, frequents the Latin nitery, Saludas
Amigos, in our section nitely . . . Elnora R. Douglas’ brother, Charles
I\ Ridley, took upon himself a bride Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in his sis
ter’s Sixth Court home.
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THINGS I NEVER KNEW: That Earl Griffin (Mr. L’Tanya) was
a former Courier (Pittsburgh) photomon for several semesters and a
Jacksonville boy . . . That the famous Flamingo Club of Los Aigeles
was the inspiration for the popular tune of the same name as compos
ed by ork leader Duke Ellington . . . That David W. Kellum (now
visiting in Miami) is the real tag of Bud Billiken, former Chicago De
fender newsman and editor of its kiddie pages . . . Former Miami po
liceman Isaac Davis is now a patrolman at Belglade, where his wife’s
a nurse, there . . . Club Savoy’s “Africana Revue” relates Kelsey Far
rington, a dancing member of its cast, shoves off for Harlem and pic
tures on the Bth, but I dunno! . . . Key West’s Mayor John Carbonnel
reported stepping down February 26. His nomination for the post
would favor Commissioner C. B. Harvey . . . Joe Louis’ son and
daughter in town to see their pop . . . Ditto Joe’s ex-wife, Marva
Trotter Louis Barrow.
WALTER WINCHELL. foremost gossip purveyor and ace New
York Mirror columnist, ankling out of the Mary Elizabeth Lounge to
catch the Cotton Clubeauts and their beaux in their revue on Alton
Road and the Beach . . . Alonzo (Ricco) Williams, down from Man
hattan in his new Caddy . . . Havana giving grand reception for its
(boxing king, Omelio Agramonte, who fooled the experts by lasting 10
hosts with Joltin’ Joe at Miami Stadium Wednesdav night . . Mor
t!(cian Leo Sears (native Miamian) in town from Ft. Myers for the
big fight . . . Willie Lamar’s brother. James (of Orlando) a benedict
on the 11th .. . Dr. Roy Boggs, in Friday for 3 days from Chanute
Field, Illinois, to see his beauteous squaw, Edith Chandler, the Red
Cross worker ... The “Moely” Higgs’ Bth kid said to the 7th, * I
think we’re being followed!” They were. It’s another daughter (their
9lh) and now the baseball team is complete . . . Add January Birth
days: Louise Symonette, 25.
“JOSEPHINE BAKER,” reports Herb Rau, “continues as a big
theatre hit” in Havana, that is .. . Miami Beach reports that area
Xmostly Jews) plenty disturbed over the brutal slays of Johnny B.
Smith by ofay Edward Coco last Thursday. In addition to the incident
giving the Beach a bad name, the rich feels that their Negro help
Isn’t safe any more ... Mrs. Marie Farrington, veteran seamstress of
IfcOth Street, suffered broken limbs when run down by a speeding fe
male motorist near her home Wednesday afternoon . . The Cleve
land Samosons are serving £*ea on February 11th from 4 to 7 wn.
■ainder a tropical setting at their home ,1421 NW First Court. You
be there ! ! ! Lovely Rita Glover on the Great Wild Way (after
years) as vacationer from New York City’s Great White Way.
Al BERTA PRIMUS AND VIVIAN BIMPSON, two Harlem honles,
aiDDing martinis while the Gay Blades of the Mary Elizabeth Lounge
look on The Henry (Slide) McKinneys, Lounge inmates for a
Sunday nightcap, with visiting Key Wester Raymond Bain (Club 21
’rnvr 1 their guest . . . The front row boys discussing the beauty and
Sent on parade during the King of Clubs’ Cavalcade of Fashions in
TYinnpr Kev audit last Monday night. First slot for beauty went to
Edith Chandler Muriel Poindexter, Ruby Dallas, with LTanya gett-
MIAM I TIM cS, MIAMI, FLORIDA
gonquin Club (one of Miami’s oldest and most li
beral contributing orgs) informs this corner that
The Tribe’s Annual Formal (Complimentary)
booked for Thursday evening, February 15, in the
Rockland Palace ballroom will be highlight of the
1951 season. While this corner appreciates the op
timism brought forward by Mr. Higgs, prompting
as to the success of an Algonquin affair need not
come from any particular individual. Chas Alex
could just as well had said “We’re at it again!”
Those words would have sufficed anent the pro
posed extravaganza which is sure to follow an Al-
FEBRUARY 10, 1951
Sunbeam Social
Saving Club
The Sunbeam Social Saving
Club, a newly organized group
holds its regular meetings on
Thursday nights at 8 o’clock at
the homes of various members.
Thrift, saving and select social
activities are some of the objec
tives of the club. Among the of
ficers are: Mrs. Henrietta Sweet
ing, president; Mrs. Inez Sweet
ing, secretary and Rev. P. B.
Herout, treasurer.
COMING 800 N
1951 Extravaganza of Btara
HARLEM BQUARE CLUB
February 23, 1951
ing top billing. The modelling assignments were hurled at Esther
Gardiner, Corine Anton, Leona Everett, et and cetera . . . Billy Dan
iels, “Mr. Black Magic” of song, continues to co-headline the Copa
bill across the Bay. Sharing star billing with Billy are Joe E Lewis,
comic, and Sophie Tucker, comedienne-songstress . . . The Jim
(Elouise) Scotts 10th anniversary party at O’Dell’s Sunday nighttime
proved the graciousness and esteem in which both host and hostess
were held among visiting and local celebs. Former showgirl Esther
Gardiner lent added charm to an otherwise brilliant affair, and rates
hurrahs here for the part portrayed as promoter for the event. A spicy
musical program highlighted the evening, with cocktails and hors
d’ourves flowing incessantly. Viva Scotts!
THE AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (AAAf—Col
ored Division) will soon launch its state headquarters in Washington
Heights, with the public relations firm of Sweeting and North being
in charge of home office activities. A state-wide association, all
membership deals will stem out of the home office here in Miami . .
Annie Lee Tillman rocking a boat that has rocked many a heart . . .
Folks are still talking about the Victory Program in Gathering Rally
of Bethany SDA Church held at its 14th Terrace Spiritual Rock on
February 4, when the Courier’s John A. Diaz was principal speaker.
Diaz’ subject “Good Citizenship” rated hozannahs from the audience,
and it was a rather nice change to see a newspaperman get a rave
instead of headlining one . . . M. Evelyn Evans’ uncle, Jim Scott, re
leased from Pratt’s General hosp Thursday . . . The Atty Chester K.
Gillespies of Cleveland, Ohio, passed through our pleasurable portals
during last week enroute to Haiti on a business and pleasure ven
ture. The former House of Representative member (3 times) depart
ed Monday pee emm at 5:00 via a Dominician sea liner ... And, that’s
it, folks from your one-man-newspaper, who knows everybody and
everybody’s racket, but who is all ways giving some poor sucker ft
break!
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Bethune Interne.
Teachers Here
The second group of intern
student-teachers from Bethune
Cookman College to come to Mi
ami during the present term is
nearing the end of its stay in this
area. Five seniors, three women
and two men, comprise the group
which has been in Miami in the
special study since January 18.
Th*» term will end on February 21. j
The group includes Thirzak:
Kemp, Larona Smith, Johathan I
Thurston, James Robinson and
Ako Antigha.
Kemp is at Douglas, Smith at
Dunbar, Robinson at Carver and
Thurston and Antigha at BTW.
Temple Baptist Notes
The congregation of Temple
will again worship at the Mt.
Olivet Baptist Church, Rev. I. C.
Mickins, pastor, on Sunday at
3:30 p.m.
I Members are reminded that
Sunday is THE DAY. The Build
ing Committee is urging that you
j “come clean if you come rough
dry.” And you are welcome, too,
to join in the “Build the Temple”
drive.
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