1 50 1 https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/files/original/37b896044ce16c9dd416a070bec21b23.pdf 7e073e8e2bf2deaa3e087aceb06390a8 PDF Text Text THE ALKAREEM ULUB CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO THE Qtnlnntal JJnn ST. PETERSBURG,FLA. ■ APRIL 24-25-26 1959 SYRIAN - LE-BANON • J �~ ~ ITII II 1111111111111111111111 I FROM HANNAN--Singer 4 fun-filled and unique days and nites for young and old to enjoy and rememb"er 2 nites of star lite dancing 2 nites of ballroom dancing 2 afternoon dances 2 top name bands 4 exotic Arabic Haflis 2 outstanding and entertaining Arabic pictures Fashion Show--Rinez BEAUTY CONTEST Boat cruise --MV Pinellas Grand Banquet and Ball Swimming i~ skyblue pools and Gulf of Mexico All this and much, more· Two ·Top Name BANDS DICK CROCKETT and his Orchestra 6200 Gulf Boulevard St. Petersburg Beach, Florida . KENNETH GREEN and his Blue Notes Orchestra Diane Brown, Vocalist JOE BUDWAY and his Oud AMER KHADDAJ Singer and Tambourine and his Dirbakee Air conditioned rooms and apartments on the beach for the whole family COME FOR A WEEK OR TWO! 6300 Gulf Boulevard St. Petersburg Beach, Florida All you pay for entire 4 days $15. 00 per person. (Hotel Room NOT included) DON'T FORGET THE DATES ... �,~ O#Hf,/ ,- SCHEDULE OF CONVENTION ACTIVITIES HEADQUARTERS GLADES HOTEL 17350 GULF BLVD., N. REDINGTON BEACH,- FLA. Host Club: ,Al Ka·reem Club, St. Pet.ersburg, Fla. T.h·u'rsday, Aug:ust 25th all day all day 10 - 5 2 - 5 9 PM til 1 AM 9 PM til Check in at Convention Hotels per reservations. Convention Registration--Glades Hotel Open house--Al Kareem Club Get acquainted "Jook Dance''r-· ---~ YAWL COME Dance Arabic Hafli Friday, August 26th all day all day all day 9 - 12 11:30 - 1:30 1:30 2 ·_ 5 PM 2:30 9 PM til• 1 AM 9 PM til Check in at Convention Hotels per reservations. Convention Registration--Glades Hotel Open house--Al Kareem Club Swimming in poolshiand beaches _ £J ~J~_~~ Luncheon and Fas •on Show by ·"Rinez" ~ . (luncheon not included in registration fee) Executive board meeting Coke Dance Arabic Movie Sundown Bounce Dance Arabic Haili Saturday, all day all day all. day 9 - 10:30 AM 9:30 - 12:30 2 - 5 PM 2 - 5 PM 2 PM 9 PM til 1 AM 9 PM til August 27th Check in at convention hotels per reservations. Convention registration--Glades Hotel Open house--Al Kareem Club CX~ic.e.i:.s_@P. ..Committee Chairman-br.eakfas.t • Swimming in pools and beaches First Official business session of convention. Boat Cruise--MV Pinellas Arabic movie "Holiday Hop" Dance Arabic Hafli Sunday, August 28th Morning all day 1 - 4 PM 1 - 4 PM .5 PM Sharp 8 PM til Attend the church of your choice Open house--Al Kareem Club Second Official business session Swimming in pools and beaches Gr and Banquet~ Beauty Contest Grand Ball �OUR SENIOR CITIZEN 81 years young 1878 Born in Homs, Syria 1902 Migrated to America 1914 Married Skreeyee Deeb, lived in Stafford Springs, Conn. 1919 1925 Became American Citizen Came to St. Petersburg, Florida Is blessed with three children, James Seroor, Rose Ademy (Mrs. Philip), Ann Ademy (Mrs. Eli) and eight grandchildren. For thirty five years he has been a respected member of our community and a faithful mem her of the Al Kareem Club since it originated. "Our wishes are for many more years of good health and happiness.,, �titg of Jt. J)tttrsburg,florida •THE SUNSHINE COUNCIL.MANAGER CITY" GOVERNMENT MEMBER OP' UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYOR8 AMERICAN MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION FLORIDA LEAGUE OF MUNICJPALITIE8 SUNCOAST LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES O'l'fl ICIE OP JOHN D. BURROUGHS MAYOR On behalf' pleasure of the City of St. to extend Annual Convention a most cordial Petersburg, greeting it is a to the Fifth of the Syrian-Lebanon-American Clubs of Florida. Because of the active fine organization our state, here. sections it take find in the State of the part that that the members of your in the growth and development is an honor You will part of to have you hold your convention in this area one of the fastest of Florida, and you may well growing be proui many of your members have had 1n this development. I hope that most successful return again at all times. that soon. your meeting here will you have ever enjoyed be onl of the and that You are assured of a friendly S1neerely, you will welcome �GREITTINGS, Our President's MESSAGE RICHARD MESSAGE: From: FOUAD President, HELOU, STATE DEEB Al Kareem Club PRESIDENT Here in St. Petersburg the was born and conceived by the late years ago a group of your leaders burg. In May 1954, in conjunction Club, the formulation of our State this our Fifth Annual Con vention. idea of this magnificent Convention George Deeb of this City. Six from each club met here in St. Peterswith the dedication of the Al Kareem Organization started resulting in I now welcome you here again. Our hearts are open for your love with our hands reaching high to clasp yours in a warm hand shake. Dear Guests Being conscious of our benevolent background make better Americans of us all, we have endeavored tivities among ourselves to show love for each other, mosphere of unity and harmony. welcome you choosing our home which tends to through our accreating an at- May your stay in our Sunshine City be a most happy and long remembered one so that you will come back to see us again soon and often - - HORRY BACK. He lou, Syrian Lebanon to our lovely for this We have city. Our it is my pleasure thanks American RJD/jg Clubs of Florida to you to for meeting. that your made Club, great visit plans here will be delightful for this. Richard J. Al Kareem President _:,._ Sincerely, Sincerely, Fouad PETERSBURG! of the Al Kareem It is our hopes full of fun. TO ST. and Friends: On behalf You make us happy and proud of you. By your attendance you have demonstrated your l00o/o support to this yearly convention. May our presence in the life of every American of Syrian Lebanese descent have a decided effect upon us all. _________ WELCOME Deeb, Club President and �Officers Syrian-Lebanon American Clnbs f 9 lorida 0 FOUAD BOARD OF C1 IRECTORS Syrian-Lebanon American Clnbs of 9 lorida HELOU President MRS. vlce AMEL GEORGE GEORGE COURY President MRS.EUGENE SIKORSKI Secretary ALBERT 'Arrbassador MAUGERE of Good Will' �GENERAL CONVENTION 0//icerJ I Convention EXECUTIVE fl COMMITTEE SHEEHAN GEORGE Chairman FOUAD HELOU Co-chairman t:~~ MRS. ELI ADEMY Program Director MRS. ANN Recording Secretary MRS. SEID KEARNEY • (Seated left to ri«ht) Mrs • Mrs. Fouad Helou ( • Sam Merhige, Mrs. Eli Adem G Deeb, 8bd Mrs. 0lgen~~:,nr~!eft to right) Gerald J~gan~r~~s~:;:~ Mrs: Sie~ Bez, Ann Kearney. . (Not present for picture Mrs. G eorge ert Deeb Elhs, and Richard Mrs. MRS. FOUAD Corresponding Secretary HELOU Treasurer BEZ �I I ,,,_.,,,,_.,\ t tee (" F O U A.D MRS. HE L OU ELI RICHARD ADEMY fVIRS .GEORGE Be8uty Publicity Program Director Program Book DEEB 8nd TPlent SHEEHAN MRS.EUGENE Contest SIKORSKI Reservations MRS. GERALD COGAN Specia 1 Gifts ~ ~ , II I I II I II I I I I I II 111111111111111 \ "'1 ~ I I I I I I II I II I I Ill I II I I I MRS. ALBERT Arabic Entertainment, Registration, Ribbons MRS. ELLIS FOUAD Arabic Entertainment, Registration, Ribbons and Badges II I Ill Ill I I II 111111111111111 MRS. HELOU Senior SAM MERHIGE Citizens and Badges \ MRS. PHILIP Youth Activities ADEMY ROY Tickets DEEB MRS. Registration SEID BEZ Treasurer MRS. Fashion GEORGE Show DEEB ALBERT Lias on Officer MAUGERE MRS. Banquet ANN KEARNEY Arrangements �PLEASE KNOW YOUR CONVENTIONCOMMITTEE April 24-25-26, BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Mr. Richard Deeb Mrs. George Deeb Mrs. Albert Ellis Mrs. Sam Merhige Mr. Gerald Cogan Mrs. Eugene Sikorski 1959 I GENERAL CHAIRMAN - GEORGE SHEEHAN CO-CHAIRMAN - Fouad Helou PROGRAM DIRECTOR - Mrs. Eli Ademy REC. SECRETARY - Mrs. Ann Kearney CORR. SECRET ARY - Mrs. Fouad Helou PROGRAM BOOK Fouad Helou Mrs. Albert. Ellis BEAUTY CONTEST Mrs. George Sheehan Mrs. Fouad Helou ARABIC ENTERTAINMENT Mrs. Albert Ellis Mrs. Fouad Helou YOUTH ACTIVITIES Mrs. Philip Ademy Mrs. George Sheehan James Seroor Richard Deeb Mrs. Joe Saba El Sultan Club TICKETS: Roy Deeb Edward Tamney Albert Ellis Ross Barranco Jake Malouf Sied Bez PUBLICITY: Richard Deeb Mrs. Eugene Sikorski TREASURER - Mrs. Seid Bez RECEPTION: Mr. & Mrs. Fouad Helou Mr. & Mrs. Seid Bez Mrs. Effie Boral Sam Merhige Constantine Mastry Mrs. Elias Malouf Mrs. George Deeb Mr. & Mrs. Eli Nader Mr. & Mrs. Riaf Beder Mr. & Mrs. Joe Haraka Richard Younis REGISTRATION: Mrs. Seid Bez PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Mrs. Eli Ademy SPECIAL GIFTS: Mrs. Gerald Cogan REGISTRATION RIBBONS & BADGES: Mrs. Albert Ellis Mrs. Fouad Helou .. BANQUET ARRANGEM.ENTS: Mrs. Ann Kearney SENIOR CITIZENS: Mrs. Sam Merhige LIASON OFFICER: Albert Maugere FASHION SHOW Mrs. George Deeb (Seated left to right bottom row) Nelson Salem, Joe Ademy, Alfred Salloum - (Second row seated_) Judy Johnson, Donna Ademy, piane Roddy, Patsy Ademy, Jeanette Seroor, (Standing left) Bill Haddao - Wassif Bez (right) Shirley seroor �SYRIAN LEBANON Aide, George 1522 Charlotte AMERICAN Gazile, Rebecca and Florence 1422 Conway Road Andarary, M9ses 133 Palmer Winter Park, Fla, Gazite, Tip-Top Sahford, Andary, Tony 121 White Cap Circle Maitland, Florida George, Rose 1408 Fairview Gene George, Mr. 2732 Crystal (Mrs. &: Mrs, Lake Salem Hage, Bella & Fred 16 l Randia Drive Hage, Viola & Mike 850 Floral Drive Dumae, M. N. (Doomae) 3009 Ardaly Drive Deeb, Mrs. Lily&: Pauline 544 Lake Barton Road Deeb, Thelma & Mike 544 Lake Barton Road Deeb, Lil &: Paul 718 West Winter Park Orlando, Florida Demetree, Jack 3001 Ardsley Drive Fekany, Allen % 600 West Gore Hage, John 910 Gernsey Hage, Thomas 425 Chereke Hatem, Millie 916 Floral &: Joe Fekany, Receida & Philip 1416 W. Yale Ave. Fekany, Charlie 600 W. Gore Ave. House, Ben & Helen 812 East Pine McIntyre, Julia&: 3029 Delany Mekdici, 3219 East Don & George Ave. Farris, Louis &: Edith 5401 Jasmine Lane Milham, Dave &: Gene 534 Sheridan Blvd. Momary, Lydia&: Naji 310 E. Colonial Drive Hillsborough • • Hernando Pinellas Pasco Polk 6801 - 16th Street North St. Petersburg, Florida Margaret Pine Nejame, Mrs. Freida 1412 Heron Drive Shaker, 1215 E. Nicholes, Emma&: 12 Interlock Road Joe Nasser, Mrs. 926 Princeton &: Mike &: Mrs. Tamney, Mr, & Mrs. 1409 So. Westmoreland Tom Barton Chalhub, Mr. &: Mrs, Glen Road, Glenridge, Louis Chalhub, Mr. & Mrs. Leon Box 420 A Florence Lane, WPB Phil & Fred Drive Road Nasser, Jeanis and Felix 2 5 Roxbury Road Winter Park, Florida Zaytoun, Mr. & Mrs. Rosette &: Kelly 914 Plaza Court Shaker, 1216 So. Fred WPB Simon, Mrs, Julia P, 0, Box 35 Delray Beach, Florida Na.s ■ ef, George, Mr. & Mrs. 26 Harvard Drive Lake Worth, Florida Amel George, Mr. John 7 00 S. W. 2nd &: 7th Streets Delray Beach, Florida George, Mrs. Nick 624 Fern Street, WPB Mrs. Madeleine Nassef, Dr. George J. 4708 North Dixie Highway Souda, Mr. & Mrs, Emil 801 Ridgeland Drive, WPB Panutsos, Mr, &: Mrs. Sam 7 08 Kanuga Drive, WPB Thomas, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph 225 Russlyn Drive, WPB Pe tlegrina, Mrs. Jack 815 Nottingham 'Boulevard, Hanna, Mr. & Mrs. 6 L6 Flamingo Drive, Michael WPB Hanna, Mr. &: Mrs. 135 Wenonah Place, Sam WPB Razook, Mr. 386 Palmetto &: Mrs. Street, Fred WPB Saidy, Mr. & Mrs. Ralph 703 Lytle Street, WPB Hanna, Mi. & Mrs. Ike 4 l7 30th Street, WPB Dayie, Mr. &: Mrs. George 6ll Monceaux Drive, WPB Hanna, Mr. & Mrs. Tom 1427 Okeechobee Road, WPB Shamas, Mr. & Mrs. Albert 717 Ifansen Street, WPB Eassa, Mr. &: Mrs. Jack 6LL2 Washington Road, WPB James, Mr. &: Mrs. 4 tO Georgia Avenue, Shoucair, Mr. &: Mrs. 736 55th Street, WPB Eassa, Mr. & Mrs. Ayub 741 Talladega Street. WPB Kalil, M'l', & Mrs. Helen Kalil 234 Southern Boulevard, Fluty, Nicholas Mr. &: Mrs. 507 South "L" Street, Lake Worth, Florida Jimmy WPB Travis, Mr. &: Mrs. Gerald 7t6 L/2 Jessamine Street, WPB Welch, Mr. &: Mrs. John 7 05 t/2 Claremore Drive, Shahin, Mr. Joe 5913 Pinewood Avenue, George WPB WPB Yared, Mr. &: Mrs. Louis Mrs, Nageiby Yared Mrs. Ageia Miller 806 Flamingo Drive, WPB Zain, ·Mr. &: Mrs. Fred 414 36th Street, WPB Zaine, Rev, &: Mrs. A, S. 306 S. E. First Avenue Delray Beach, Florida Edmund Simon, Mr. g,. Mrs. Abraham 624 43rd Street, WPB WPB Simon, Mr, and Mrs. Mr. Roy Simon Mr. Erne st Simon P, 0, Box 35 Delray Beach, Florida Khoury, Mr. William 216 30th Street, WPB Leon, Sani 806 Georgia WPB Razook, Mrs. Anne 842 30th Street, WPB Cratem, Mr. Philip t32 E. Duval Street Jack.sonville, Florida Ellis, Mr. &: Mrs. Edward P. O. Box 16 Delray Beach, Florida Charlie Fern Creek Monsour, Mr, 9ll 30th Street, COUNTY Samra, Mr. & Mrs. 1008 Ardmore Road, Eissey, Mr. & Mrs, Michael 420 Seventh Street, WPB Chuck George, Mr. &: Mrs. William N. W. Ninth Street Delray Beach, Florida BEACH Hanna, Mr, &: Mrs. Nick & Miss Gloria Hanna 817 32nd Street, WPB Eassa, Mr. &: Mrs. Louis 1035 Okeechobee Road, WPB Raad, Isabelle & Paul 1806 West Washington 8{ George WPB Eassa, Mr. David 741 Talladega Street Fred Zookey, George % 446 So. Paramore Nasser, Lil & Tony 2868 Carew Ave. Winter Park, Florida WPB Joe Tamney, Isabelle 850 Floral Drive Yessra WPB Mr. &: Mrs. Joseph Street, WPB Chalhub, Mr. Elias Mrs. John Chalhub 700 Flamingo Drive, Shaker, Mr. & Mrs. & Dick Shaker 907 Formosa Winter Park, Florida Tamney, 544 Lake Butos, Mrs, Lily Mr. Victor Bulos 912 North Olive Avenue, Bustani, 721 43rd Shaker, Marshal 1216 So. Fern Creek Mr. Eola Ayoub, Mr. & Mrs. James Mrs. Wadia Ayoub 424 hldependence Road, WPB & Lucy Solomon, Nick 28 No. Alder Nejame, Jen & Al 1700 Canton Ave. Shaheen, Barbara 995 Burns Ave. Eddie Jersey Solomon, 812 East Saddow, Tony % Geo. Haddad Nejame, Mr. Fred 1412 Heron Drive Abufaris, Mr. & Mrs, Edward t0t2 Georgia Avenue, WPB Shaia, George 126 No. Park Ave. Winter Park, Florida Mekdesi, Sam % 3029 Delany Nicholes, Mrs. Hattie 1408 Fairview Ave. Haddad, Dolores &: George 153 l Lee Road Winter Park, Florida Ave. & Joe Nicholes, Dommini 12 Interlock Road Hanna, Calla &: Ben 1509 Amelia Ave. Ave, Mislish, Cleo & Nick 16 Ellen Drive Winter Park, Florida Maugere, Josie&: Al 2732 Crystal Lake Ave. Hage, Mrs. Lydia&: Helen 418 West Church Street Byrd, Lila & James 1300 W. Moreland OF ORLANDO Milham, Louise 830 Wilkson Joe) Basila, Mike &: Vickie 1220 South Eola Drive Fekany, Pearl 83 0 Wilkinson Joe Market Fla. George, Mrs, Margaret 1611 Falcon Drive Asmer, Sadie (Mrs.) 2500 Roxbury Road Winter Park, Florida Basila, Betty 830 Wilkinson CLUB SYRIAN LEBANON AMERICAN CLUB OF PAL,M MEMBERSHIP UST AS OF JANUARY l959 Alex Avenue McDonald, Mr. 434 16th Street, &: Mrs, WPB Edward Maloof, Mr. & Mrs. Mitche LL 19 Cowing Street West Roxbury, Massachusetts Simon, Mr. & Mrs. Mr. Elias Simon l5ll Georgia Avenue, Deeb WPB Simon, Mr. George 432 31st Street, WPB Matter, Mrs. Annie 2 t6 30th Street, WPB .. Satyah, Mrs. Eddie 430 So. Parqmore Roofers for all Central and Southwest Florida VACU•fLO DISTRIBUTOR •• DA 5 YLVA5a1es ervice John M. Da Sylva owner Built in "Life of the House" CENTRALHOMECLEANER HE 5-1316 Tampa WPB �AL-KAREEM CLUB MEMBERSHIP FOR l958 Roddy, Mr. & Mrs. Phillip 16214 2nd Street East Redington Beach, Florida Deeb, Mr. & Mrs, Roy 5635 7th Ave. North Malouf, Mr. & Mrs. 157 22nd Ave. South Ademy, Joseph 1940 9th Street So. Ellis, Mr. & Mrs. Albert 1501 26th Ave. North Malouf, Mr, & Mrs. Jake 320 South Edison Avenue Tampa, Florida Rouadi, Mr. & Mrs, George 370 Coffee Pot Riviera Ademy, Pat 194 0 9th St. So. Farrell, Neil 16 Adams Street Burlington, Vermont Mastry, Miss Alice 6229 2nd Ave. South Saba, Mr. & Mrs. Joe 642 28th Street South Faudel, Mr. & Mrs. Peter 3 628 27th Ave. South Mastry, Mrs. Asma 6 80 8th Ave. South Salab, Mr, & Mrs. Theodore 2201 Beach Drive Southeast Francis, Mrs. Robert 15 LO 18th Ave, North Mastry, Mr. & Mrs. 6229 2nd Ave. South Ademy, Mr. & Mrs. 1940 9th Street So. Eli J. Ademy, Mr. & Mrs. Phillip HOO Lakeview Ave. South Ammar, Mrs, Mabel 302 20th Ave. South Armour, Mabel lt38 14th Ave. North George, Mr, 123 3rd Ave. & Mrs. South Mastry, James 240 Lakeview Ave. George Elias Constantine South Salem, George Salloum, Mr. 976 Monterey & Mrs. Blvd. Seroor, Mrs. 1135 Lakeview Elias Ave. Evelyn Ave. South Azar, Toweeck 1811 Bay Road Sarasota, Fla. Ghiz, Mrs. Amelia Lt2L 12th Street North Mastry, Mr. & Mrs. 2000 7th Street North Barranco, Ross 3710 14th Ave, North Ghiz, Victor LtZl 12th Street Mastre, Mrs. Norman 2701 1st Ave. South Seroor, Miss 1135 Lakeview Beder, Raif 6346 17th Way North Habeeb, Mr. & Mrs. 6500 8th Ave. North Maugere, Mr, & Mrs. Albert 2732 Crystal Lake Avenue Orlando, Florida Seroor, James 1217 15th Ave. South Berney, Mike Vinoy Park Hotel Hamady, Mr. & Mrs. Box 8074 Madeira Beach, Florida Bez, Mr. & Mrs. Fred 3301 64th Ave. North Bez, Mr. & Mrs. Sied 4908 Sunrise Drive South Bonamy, Mr, Peter G. 1410 24th Ave. South Boral, Mrs. 801 Lakeview Dawson, Mr. & Mrs. 746 30th Ave. North James Helou, Mr. & Mrs. Fouad 2876 29th Ave. North North Janji, Joe 7615 Par Ave. North Janji, Mr. & Mrs. Mike 7501 Par Ave. North Kaleel, William 113 16th Ave. North Deeb, Mra. George 5600 7th Ave. North Kearney, Mrs. Ann 680 8th Ave. South Florida Maloof, Mrs. 145 22nd Ave. Richard N. E. Deeb, Mr. & Mrs. Richard 5600 9th Avenue North I MP O R T S GEHA'S St. Joseph Kaleel, Luke 625 Jasmine Way South Debs, Mrs. Mabel 112 2nd Street North 17 Third Anis South Cogan, Mr. & Mrs. Gerald 1033 40th Ave. North Deeb, Mike Box 787 Daytona Beach, Haraka, Mr. & Mrs. 2224 15th Ave. West Bradenton, Florida He lou, Victor 2876 29th Ave. Effie Avenue North North St. Petersburg Johnny Merhige, Mr. & Mrs. 120 Snell Is land Blvd. L. Sam Metry, Dr. & Mrs. J. G. Pierce Wood Hospital Arcadia, Florida Mitchell, Mrs. George 6326 8th Ave. North Moghab, Fred 6983 Gulfport Eli Pasterjak, Mrs. Ceorge 3247 4th Street North Rahall, Mr. 2209 Sunrise & Mrs. Nick Drive -S. E. Rahall, Mr. Sam lll Bay Point Drive, Ray, Zarifi 1703 Central South I South Seroor, Moses 1217 15th Ave. South Shamas, Mr. & Mrs. 124 Esta.do Way North A native Lebanese who in 1903 journeyed penniless to the United States to begin life as a peddler, has been honFred ored by the President butions made towards birthplace. Sheehan, Davit' 4711 Paradise Way South North Avenue Sikorski, Mr. & Mrs. 2509 19th Street North Tamney, Mr. & Mrs. Edward 2801 Lakeview Ave. South North Younis, Richard 2575 39th Ave. North contriof his The award was presented Rahall by Lebanese Ambassador Nadim Dimechkie on June 8, 1958, at a testimonial dinher given the soft-spoken gentleman by his three sons, Nick Joe, Farris E., anct Sam G. Rahall. .., Rahall has always shown an active interest of civilization, both in this country and abroad. Rev. Shirley Donnelly, Rahall refers to bim as: Redwan, Mr. & Mrs. Joe 4908 Sunrise Drive South INDIA, Gene Shofi, Mr. & Mrs. William 3547 Tarleton Ave. North Younis, Gene 2575 39th Ave. of Lebanon for outstanding improving living conditions Nicholas Rahall, born and raised in El-Kfier, Lebanon, Located at the head of the River Jordan, and now of Beckley, W. Va., and St. Petersburg, Florida - a man who began his selling career without aid of a formal education - has been designated by Lebanese President Camille Shamoun to receive the Lebanese Civic and Education Medal. Sheehan, Mr. & Mrs. George 4711 Paradise Way South Blvd, Nader, Mr. & Mrs. 4 03 Berwick Ave. Tampa, Florida. Seroor, Mitchell 1135 Lakeview Ave. George in contributing D.D., noted Journalist, Historian his resources for the betterment and Minister in writing about Mr. Pack Peddler to Philanthropist, the Saga of Lebanese Immigrant and the success story of a man whose achievement through his industry, ambition, and aspiration prove America to be a synonym for opportunity. HONG KONG, IRAN, JAPAN Among other outstanding and charitable works he has built a chemistry laboratory, library, and a city hall - He was responsible in securing teachers to teach in El-Kfier. We are proud to have Mr. Rahall as one of us. school �Program 5th ANNUAL FLORIDASTATECONVENTION COLONIAL INN - ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA YOUR BADGE and TICKET IS YOUR ADMISSION. YOU MUST WEAR THEM AT ALL FUNCTIONs FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1959 . , . All Day ___________________ 4 P.M. to 6 P.M. --------~----- 5 P.M. to 6 P.M. __ - Registration, Colonial Inn, Headqu&rters - Get acquainted "JOOK DANCE" Colonial Inn _______- COCKTAIL HOUR IIII111II11111I Cocktail Lounge, Colonial Inn 9 P.M. till 1 A.M. ______ 9 P.M. till ? _____ rllllI11 IIIIIIIllII11111111111111111111111111111 - 'WELCOME DANCE" Desert Ranch _ "SAHRA" featuring Kahraman, Joe Budway, Mika Shashaty Colonial Inn T.V. Room day and night. Life Guards on twenty-four hour duty, - Surf and pool swimming II SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 1959 All Day _____ _______ - All Day _ 12 P.M. ________________ - 11111 ,, Registration, Colonial Inn Swimming in surf and Pool (guards on duty) - Luncheon & Fashion Show by Clementines (extra charge) Colonial Inn Dining Room 2 P.M. -·--·-__ - Business Meeting Desert Ranch All Afternoon -------------·-- Shuffleboard, card parties and fishing 4 P.M. ___________ - Teenagers Patio Dance and Wiener Roast Colonial Inn Pool 7:30 P.M. _________________ - Talent Show (Prizes for most talented) Desert Ranch 9 P.M. till l A.M. -------·--- "CORONATION BALL" and beauty contest. Desert Ranch 9 P.M. till ? ______________________ - ''SAHRA" featuring Kahraman, Joe Budway, Mike Shashaty SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 1959 KAHRAMAN- Singer Morning: ___________________ - Attend church of your choice 11 A.M. ________________________ - Morning business session if necessary All Day ________ l P.M. ---------------------------- Swimming in surf and pool (guards on duty) GRAND BANQUET - Presentation of State Flag. Colonial Inn dining room l P.M. _________________________ - Drawing of ticket for Mink Stole during banquet 4 P.M. --------------------·---- Aqua Swim and Diving Show 8 P.M. till - 11 _______________________ - "FAREWEtL DANCE" featuring 9 P.M. till ? -----------------·------ - "FAREWELL SAHRA" featuring L0C CABE LLER0S and his Latin AmericanOrchestra a Latin American orchestra K.hraman, Joe Budway, Mike Shashaty Free baby sitting service till 5 P.M. {children over 6 years). Evening baby sitting will be made by appoi ntments desk clerk. at $1.25 per hour. All sitters have been s creened and recommended. Make orrangements with HARRYNEWELLS Orchestra 111111111111111111111111111111111111111,.,,,,,,,,,,,,. �AL KAREEM CLUBBOOSTERS Mr. & Mrs. Philip & Mrs. Mr. Mr. Joseph Ademy Mike & Mrs. Successful in Promoting S. Berney Albert Ellis & Albert Ellis, In Memory Mr. May You Always be of George & Mrs. Mr. J. Faour to Your Fellowmen. Joe Haraka & Mrs. Mr. Goodwill and Assistance Jr. Edward & Mrs. Mr. Sam Merhige & Mrs. Mr. Mastry George & Mrs. Mr. Rouadi Clyde & Mrs. T. Saleh & Mrs. Mr. Richardson George & Mrs. Mr. Mr. George & Mrs. Mr. Salem Eugene & Mrs. Mr. Salloum Sikorski Edward & Mrs. Joe Tamney Lets Keep ALSAC Out In Front Zoghby Mitche 11 Seroor Miss Welcome to Florida's Suncoost IECK & BUILDERS' The Bui Iding Department Store 1216 Central Avenue. C Mabel Ammar a LEECE INC. SUPPLIES THE SYRIAN - LEBANON - AMERICAN CLUB OF ORLANDO �I l-, , I...,... o' s-69'30 1:tttmW f>'°'o~E:. for sth a SUCCESSFUi. 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DRIVE-IN PACKAGE BRADE 9 S301-24lh NT O N ' anJ STORE FLA. 9 Terrace No. 7410 Gulf Blvd. Joe Haraka St. Petersburg 1NC. co., Beach, FloridP �Compliments STAGG BEVERAGE REGAL - SCHAEFFER'S - KRUEGER HE 5-6029 Compliments of ... FLORIDA PALM PRINT SHOP I . Shish-Ka-Bob //!lat-ka-/!J-a ====- 4TH ST. OFF. PHONE: 7-1889 RES. PHONE: 71-4185 COMPLIMENTS Doll HouseRESTAURANT 1239- OF SO. DISPENSING OPTICIAN OREMOSI compliments of ELIE J.ADEMY SPECIALISTS 533 ST. /)-e.s.l '11Ji.s.ke.s. 5',t a c:£ucce.s..s.f,1,/ Co-nvenlio-n . . , ·Amel & H len Ge rge LAKE WORTH, FIRST AVENUE PETERSBURG Syracuse NO. N.Y. 1, FLA. Good Luck ... To a Fine Organi:zatio,n FLA. . ... COMPLIMENTS St. Petersburg L. N. WADE & CO. Federal s·avings and GENERAL INSURANCE ui~it 412-5th 445 ls1t Av. No. 33 6th St. S. • SPECIALIZING IN . Loan· Association ~om e Loans ALEXANDRIA HOTEL Ave .. , Asbury Park, N. J. Mrs. Effie Baral - Owner Joe Christine & Saba Co-mf,vt1An,-e,-nt~o-,f,- Che s t er Ch emi c a l Cor p . 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MITCHELL QUALITY BUILT HOMES I ' Devel ope r·s of Toussie Terrace Subdivision bBurn.s ~- 3095 111111111111: 4ofu ave.n • He63808 3121 1.,a-wn street, North �ST. PETERSBURG'S MOSTCONVENIENTBANK keep 6 Drive-in Windows 2 Free Parking Lots Motor Bank Bank-by-MaiI Service 4 Ways To Modern KORP & KORP 3152 Morris Street North St. Petersburg, Florida • Phone: Di 5-3249 • ALFOL Living Insulation • IT'S GOODNESS GUARANTEED AM-FM RA 10 Intercom _:ts: __ _ • • ll.a.:n.d.y ,, CUSTO • Closet BELL BAKERIES, INC. Bakers of DandeeBread 426 Preston Ave. South St. Petersburg, Fla. LD Doors CUR N Wall 'NIONTRUS~ "'Tht Ban~ ,,f F"i~ndJy Strvict" CENTRALAT NINTH ST. PETUSBURG,FLA M•mb-tr FedNol RM ■rv• System Me-mber Fede,al O•poslt tnsUranc• Corpor•H• Covering PREWAY,INC. 1900 ! 13TH.AVENUE =-c:;Jl/likE fJamE-7- NORTH, ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA Since 1917 - Pioneer manufacturer of built-in appliances ............... . refrigerator - freezer combinations, gas and electric ovens and surface units, ventilating range hoods, dishwasher. Member of Brand Names Foundation. NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Distributed c;l/-mEiican LEbane1-E ~:/ iian c;l/-1-1-ociatEJ Cfza iit~1- by ANDREWSDISTRIBUTORSINC. 4685 - 95th Street North St. Petersburg, flndianapoli1- Florida [Indiana GENERAL INSURANCE Com.pliments TOM DeLARGY And Best Wishes 1840 - 16th Street North Phone 7-8975 TO THE Syrian-Lebanon American Club.s of Compliments C. A. ATHERTON ~~ OIL CO. From PHONE 7...,5544 CONSTAN INE EUGENE & MIKE BRITISH HON DU RAS AGENCY MAESTRE'S - IND. LTD P E RR Y B A. I L Phone 61-4388 B ON D Compliments C & W DISTRIBUTING CO. �~- Enjoy a + + I ·* 1(/e4t ~ 7~ MKITC e,. ,, ...... ,... ............. , D/o 1111 I' DOWN • Florida Rooms • Strips • Designs Floor And Base-Stairs - Precasts Wainscot - Maintenance _}} 1915 13th Ave. N. Member of Nat'I. Terrazzo Mosaic Ass'n. And Nat'l Ass'n Home Builder• 5-3252 If No Ans. Call 77-4792 WELCOME TO THE LUXURIOUS. . . You owe it to Yourself to see Hotpoint's Customline Ranges Refrigerators, Washers, Dryers, Dishwashers, etc. before you buy. Compare and we know you will select "HOTPOINT" and save ............. . AT SIRMONSSUPPLYCO., INC. TERMS TO SUIT YOUR BUDGET • UP TO 5 YEARS TO PAY 1325 Fourth Street South St. Petersburg, Rorida Phone 7 1398 MODERN AS TOMORROW Air Conditioned ... Electric Heat ... TV * LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE CITY Only Doll House in Town One Block from the Bay SEID BEZ,Owner IRMONS 2530 SUPPLY CO., INC. ST. 30th Ave. No. PH. 5-5125 PETERSBURG, FLA. MR. & MRS. REDWAN, Manager ''one stop center for all your building ne~ds'' �Joseph H. Hatem, Orlando, Vice-President for Florida CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SYRIAN-LEBANON AMERICAN CLUBSOF FLORIDA Upon its 5th Annual Convention Make Plans Now toAttend the SOUTHERN FEDERATION'S 28th Annual Convention in Houston, Texas, on July 2, 3, 4, and 5 We promise the greatest Convention ever! THESOUTHERN FEDERATION OF SYRIANLEBANON AMERICAN CLUBS Established 1932 Jos. H. Campbell, Shreveport, La., President Richard J. Ashy, Jr., Lafayette, La., First Vice-President Mrs. Al Zwan, Houston, Texas, Secretary-Treasurer Fouad Helou, St. Petersburg, Florida, Member of the Board � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context sfpbac1959-04 Title A name given to the resource Al-Kareem Club Dedication Official Souvenir Booklet Description An account of the resource A Souvenir Booklet for the Al-Kareem Club for the Fifth Annual Florida State Convention of the Syrian-Lebanon American Clubs, in St. Petersburg, Florida, on April 24-26, 1959. 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