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Newspaper

Miami Times

Location

Miami, Florida, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1957

Page

2

Jury lists 110 cases for trial in Municipal Court

On Monday April 22 a total of 110 cases were listed for trial in Municipal Court. Willie David Dennard faced assault and battery charges from Mrs. Ida Mae LeVant after a dispute over a possible marriage and her existing Georgia husband. Dennard was fined $100 or 40 days for both counts. The session also disposed of many cases: Johnnie Brooks fined $25 or ten days for disorderly conduct and police interference. Oliver Fagen $25 or ten days for speeding. Jake Kinchon $75 or 30 days for assault on his wife. Willie Keepler $10 or four days for disorderly conduct. Tommy Gillard and Helen Willabuy $10 or six days each. Koke Turner $10 or four days for profanity. Edmond Brenson $25 or ten days for disorderly conduct. Jimmie Odoms $75 or 30 days for two charges. Willie R. Powell $75 or 30 days for two charges. Earl Thomas $20 or 8 days for being drunk and assault. Henry Atkinson $50 or 20 days for drunkenness and using another’s vehicle. Lacey Lightner and Betty Lane $35 or 14 days for mutual assault. Henry Engram $75 or 30 days for assault. Frank Sheppard $100 or 40 days for knife assault. Elaine Gundy held over to Tuesday after officers failed to appear, facing six counts including assaults on multiple officers, malicious mischief, and resisting arrest, sentenced to 120 days in jail.

Dennard Mrs. LeVant LeVant Georgia Johnson Johnnie Brooks Oliver Fagen Jake Kinchon Evelyn Kinchon Willie Keepler Tommy Gillard Helen Willabuy Koke Turner Edmond Brenson Jimmie Odoms Willie R. Powell Earl Thomas Betty Lee Thomas Henry Atkinson Lacey Lightner Betty Lane Henry Engram Cassie M. Bryant Frank Sheppard Mathis Homes Elaine Gundy D. Duct Jesse L. Nash W. H. Winn

Chicago janitor confesses to multiple rapes and murders

A 29 year old University of Chicago janitor confessed Monday to raping and strangling one woman and attacking four others after whiskey and marijuana binges. George Sims said he could not control himself after drinking and smoking, and police say he was combining liquor and marijuana for two hours when arrested near the south side campus. He stated he was “on the prowl” for another woman.

Chicago University of Chicago George Sims Sims University South Side

Key West Veterans Poppy Drive Seeks Volunteers May 3 4

Frances E. Palmer profiles Key West residents aiding Budd y Poppy Day for VFW Post 6021. Geneva Hannibal Walton urges volunteers to sell pans to raise funds for disabled veterans and dependents. Contact Marguerite Planas at 711 Olivia St. for involvement.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Buddy Poppy Geneva Hannibal Walton Walter R. Mickens Marguerite Planas Olivia St Key West America

VFW Elected 1957 58 Officers at Post 6021

Walter R. Mickens Post 6021 lists 1957 58 officers with Lang Milian as Post commander John A Stocker senior vice commander Samuel Rolle Jr junior vice commander Henry Suarez adjutant Audrey Cash quartermaster Alfred Allen post advocate John E Mounts chaplain and Rupert Curry officer of the day, patriot.

Walter R. Mickens Lang Milian John A. Stocker Samuel Rolle Jr Henry Suarez Audrey Cash Alfred Allen John E. Mounts Rupert Curry

Pinder Family Visits Mother On Easter Sunday

Mr and Mrs Archibald Pinder and family of Miami spent Easter Sunday visiting his mother, Mrs.

Archibald Pinder Miami

Family trip to Charleston for Bader holidays

Rowena Pinder and family report Mrs. Margaret Curry of 728 Windsor Lane left Friday April 19 for Charleston South Carolina to visit her daughter and grandchildren Dorothy Richard and Michelle and Michael Richard. Accompanying Mrs. Curry on the trip were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Oliver and Mrs. Marion Jenkins.

Margaret Curry Windsor Lane Charleston S. C Dorothy Richard Michelle Michael Richard Curry Charles Oliver Marion Jenkins

Grace Whitehead White and daughter visit family home

Mrs Grace Whitehead White and her daughter Gail from New York City spent Easter with their parents Mr and Mrs Alfred Whitehead at 709 Whitehead Street. Relatives and friends were glad to have them home again.

Grace Whitehead White Gail New York City Alfred Whitehead Whitehead Street Mrs. White

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