1908-1984
Mollie Dawkins was co-organizer of the Dawkins Civic Association, worked for the Housing Authority, and coordinated the Sunshine Teleservice for senior citizens. She was also founder of Community Preservation Service, to improve her neighborhood around Leslie and Schley Street, for which she was honored in 1966.
Mollie and her husband founded the South Side First Aid Squad / South Side Ambulance Squad. In 1972, she received a Distinguished Citizen Award for this work. In the 1970s, she was often listed as President of the South Side Ambulance Squad. In 1976, she and her husband won a Brotherhood Award from the Human Rights Commission for their work with the First Aid Squad.
Mollie worked for the Housing Authority for 22 years. She was born and educated in Georgia.
Bibliography
“Mollie L Dawkins, housing administrator” Star Ledger, May 7, 1984
“Rescue squads suffer economic ailments” Star Ledger Mar 1, 1981
Newark Library Digital Collections
“First Aid Teachers End a Weekend of Training” Star Ledger Sept 27, 1971
“Service is Honoring Mrs. Mollie Dawkins” Newark News Jun 26, 1966
“Self Help Group” Newark News Aug 26, 1965
“Group Offers Aid to School” Newark News Apr 29, 1965
“First Aid Squad Elects Officials” Newark News Feb 12, 1971