Drowning and explosion kill Michigan fishing party
Mrs. Carrie Emanuel, longtime Miamian and retired nurse, dies from shock after a boat explosion and fire on Memorial Day. Six others were aboard the Margaret Eulie near Long Key Bridge. two Goulds men drown, one others missing, lone survivor Julius Twine hospitalized in critical condition. The craft, owned by George Donathan, apparently blew up after a gas-water bilge mix. Coast Guard and nearby boats rescued victims. services set for Emanuel and mourners held as the search continued for a missing passenger. Vaccination clinics offered for polio in Dade County.
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Carrie Emanuel
Miamians to Get Degrees at FAMU commencement
Florida A and M University will award degrees to 294 candidates at the June 4 commencement. Education leads with 148 graduates, arts and sciences 102, followed by Agriculture and home economics 18, engineering and mechanics arts 11, law 1, nursing education 6, aeronautics 1, and graduate school 7. About 2,000 attendees expected for bacalaureate services June 3 and the commencement address by Dr. John W. Davis.
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Tallahassee
Florida A and M University
Schoo of Education
College of Arts and Sciences
Engineering and Mechanics Arts
College of Law
School of Nursimz
Lee Hall
John W. Davis
West Virginia State College
Deacon Ed Shumake Dies At 76 In Miami
Edward Shumake aged 76, a pioneer Miamian who moved from Valdosta, Georgia in 1901, died at home. He served as a firefighter for 51 years, 40 with the East Coast Railroad. Survived by wife Frankie, daughter Mamie Lou Grady of Jersey City, two brothers James and George, two sisters Phyllis Harold and Annie Ballard. Funeral at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Saturday at 2 p.m. under Richardson Mortuary with Rev. Edward T. Graham officiating.
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Edward Shumake
Valdosta
5Th Avenue
East Coast Railroad
Frankie
Mamie Lou Grady
Jersey City
James
This City
George
Selma
Ala
Phyllis Harold
Annie Ballard
Macon
Richardson Mortuary
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Edward T. Graham
Bus boycott hits Tallahassee transit profits
The Negro student led boycott spreads from Florida A and M campus to county buses in Tallahassee. Negro riders demand first come first served seating on black lines, Negro drivers, and courtesy from White drivers. Two girls charged with inciting a riot had those charges dropped. Police turn case to university authorities as Steele faces a speeding charge. Only a few Negroes ride during peak hours with 30 cars in the pool serving 13 stations and about 1,200 daily riders.
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Tallahassee
Fla. 4
M University
LeRoy Collins
Capitol Bailiwick
Wilhelmina Jakes
West Palm Beach
Carrie Patterson
University
Presient
George Gore
C. K. Steele
National Association For the Advancement of Colorado
Steele
Burl Peacock
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Gloria Smith
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Eee
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Monroe General Hospital
Coas
Coast Guard
Matthews
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Vera Wilson
Ophelia Simon
Margaret Eulie
George Donathan
Monroe St
Richmond Heights
Wiley Robinson
4Th Ave
A. C Tsons
Twine
Ocean Ranch Hotel
12Th St
Edward
Brooklyn, N.Y
Francis Funeral Home
Sth Court
Edward Tf. Graham
Dade County
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The
Message For the
George W. Gore, Jr
Sunshine Manor
Lalathie
Gaiter
Albertha
Belinda Nelson
Leon Ferguson
Edward Prentis Nolan, Jr
Delores C. Bethel
Gertrude C. M. Bush
Jean Y. Carroll
Elvn Franklin Dean
Allen Louis Betty Jean Jeter
Hazel M. P. Augustus Morley
Helen Y. Trott
George Williams
George Washington Carver High School
Richard Moore
Bethamne-Cookman College
Daytona Beach
Yo Pth
Zora Neal Hurston
Eau Gallie
Bertha Cann
Austin Smith
Jacksonville
Minnie Niblack
Lake City
Mable Norris Reese
Mount Dora
Clarence Langer
Miami
Williams
Booker T. Washington
Clark University
New York University
St. Alban’s Day Nursery
Ed Shumake
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