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Newspaper

Miami Times

Location

Miami, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1955

Page

5

City Detective Shot At Saturday In Raid On Bar In Coconut Grove

Miami detective B. J. Palmer reported being targeted by a bullet during raids on Negro bars in Coconut Grove. Nine others were arrested, with Palmer and two colleagues present. Owner-manager Alexander Sperling of Jack's Bar was among the detainees.

Coconut Grove Miami B. J. Palmer Grand Ave Douglas Road Palmer Dets E. C. Bush P. A. Nichols Bush Nichols Alexander Sperling Michelangelo St Cora Gables Jack’s

Liberty City bookie setup raided in Miami Beach

State and county investigators raided an elaborate bookie setup at 2020 NW 62nd St in a colored neighborhood and arrested two White men, David Frost and William Jailer, on bookmaking charges. Robert Sprouse, manager, faced gambling house charges. Cash seized included 250 and 16 dollars plus numerous betting slips.

62Nd St Miami Miami Beach Lincoln Fields David Frost 12Th St William Jailer Meridian Ave Robert W. Sprouse 51St Terr McCollum Frost

Miamian Wins Honors At Ed Waters 89th Commencement

At Edward Waters College in Jacksonville last week two students earned top honors. Henry Mott Jr. of Miami and Ellen M. Galvin of Jacksonville tied as top associate in arts candidates. Galvin won the James H. Lewis Scholarship for 100 toward further study. Sixteen Floridians received citations for outstanding service, including L. I. Alexander, L. W. Armwood, Chester Cowart, Myrtle Davis, Mamie Frederick, Pennie Gibbs, Louise Genwright, Anne Heath, C. H. Henry, Joseph Higdon, Joseph James, Ozora Johnson, Thelma Livingston, Maurice McLin, Annie R. Stevens, and Dr. I. E. Williams.

L. I. Alexander Jacksonville Insurance L. W. Armwood Jacksonville Urban League Chester Cowart Jacksonville Myrtle Davis Miami Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs Mamie Frederick West Palm Beach Pennie Gibbs Louise Genwright Young People’s Dept AME Anne Heath St. Petersburg C. H. Henry Prince Hall Masons Florida Joseph Higdon Joseph James Ozora Johnson Bradford County Thelma Livingston Duval County Weaurice McLin Gibbs High School Annie R. Stevens Quincy I. E. Williams Brewster Hospital

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