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June 11, 1955
The Miami Times
Miami, Dade County, Florida
What is this article about?
WWII veteran Andrew Robinson, Jr., wins a 1955 Bel Air Chevrolet in a raffle at Tifereth Israel Northside Center in Miami, receiving the car on a Sunday night and sharing a heartfelt speech about life's thrills.
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Andrew Robinson, Jr., Foremost Milk salesman in the Liberty City area, is the proud owner of a 1955 Bel Aire Chevrolet today, thanks to a $1.00 ticket he bought on a raffle sponsored by Tifereth Israel Northside Center, 6500 N. Miami Ave., Rabbi Abraham Herson. spiritual leader.
Robinson. a World War II veteran; was at home Sunday night when he got a call from officials at Tifereth Israel Northside Center that his ticket had been drawn and would he come over and get his car. Robinson rushed over to the Center, was presented the keys and title to the car and made an acceptance speech that all present said was one of the best they had heard.
Said Robinson: "The three greatest thrills in my life were 1) When Uncle Sam sent me my Greeting that I was to fight for my country. (2) When my wife accepted my proposal and (3) When I got your call that I had won this car."
Mrs. Rosa Roher, wife of the proprietor of Jax 5 and 10 Store and an officer in the Center, said everyone was happy about Robinson's good luck-Photo by Johnson.
Robinson. a World War II veteran; was at home Sunday night when he got a call from officials at Tifereth Israel Northside Center that his ticket had been drawn and would he come over and get his car. Robinson rushed over to the Center, was presented the keys and title to the car and made an acceptance speech that all present said was one of the best they had heard.
Said Robinson: "The three greatest thrills in my life were 1) When Uncle Sam sent me my Greeting that I was to fight for my country. (2) When my wife accepted my proposal and (3) When I got your call that I had won this car."
Mrs. Rosa Roher, wife of the proprietor of Jax 5 and 10 Store and an officer in the Center, said everyone was happy about Robinson's good luck-Photo by Johnson.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Raffle Win
Car Prize
Wwii Veteran
Tifereth Israel
Good Luck
What entities or persons were involved?
Andrew Robinson, Jr.
Rabbi Abraham Herson
Mrs. Rosa Roher
Where did it happen?
Tifereth Israel Northside Center, 6500 N. Miami Ave., Liberty City Area
Story Details
Key Persons
Andrew Robinson, Jr.
Rabbi Abraham Herson
Mrs. Rosa Roher
Location
Tifereth Israel Northside Center, 6500 N. Miami Ave., Liberty City Area
Event Date
Sunday Night
Story Details
Andrew Robinson, Jr., a WWII veteran and milk salesman, wins a 1955 Bel Air Chevrolet in a raffle at Tifereth Israel Northside Center. He receives the keys and title, delivers a speech comparing the win to enlisting and his wife's acceptance of his proposal. Mrs. Rosa Roher expresses happiness for his luck.