The Truth About Race Troubles
A Florida Supreme Court decision on a Groveland case and the 1949 and 1951 shooting of two Black prisoners are examined. The article notes Northern backlash, press coverage, NAACP appeals, and local reactions to the new trial and death sentence pending in Ocala. It discusses Sheriff McCall’s actions, the night ambush, and community anger over perceived justice.
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Florida Supreme
Walter Leetten
Joe Alex Morris
Irvin
Uis Hospital
Willis McCall
Samuel Shepherdes
Noyer
Groveland Uly
Alan
Mida
Lake County
Miami
U. S. Supreme
Post
NAACP
Neme
Llely
Samuel Shepherd
Walter Irvin
Sheriff Mcfall
Javares
Umatilla
McCall
Shepherd
James L. Yates
Mea
Florida
Red Cross Dinner Highlights Lake County Leadership
Lake county Red Cross leaders and longtime supporters gathered at the Community building last Thursday for the annual dinner meeting. Dr. John Branscomb of Orlando spoke after introductions by Rev. Robert M. Blackburn. Pictured at the head table are Rev. Blackburn, Dr. Branscomb, Judge Troy Hall Jr, Mrs. Hall, George J. White, and Mrs. Claflin Shaw. Mary Duncan Learned received a 10 year Red Cross service pin from White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
John Branscomb
Orlando
Robert M. Blackburn
Branscomb
Troy Hall
Lake County
Hall
George J. White
Claflin Shaw
Whi
Mary Duncan Learned
Mount Dora
Red Cross Leadership Urged to Direct World Aid as Democratic Way
Dr. John Branscomb urged the Lake County Red Cross annual meeting to channel wartime spending into humanitarian action. He likened Red Cross to an army serving humanity, defending democratic sharing against communism and socialism, and called for firm faith in American Red Cross principles to meet all needs.
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Red Cross
American Red Cross
John Branscomb
Lake County
First Methodist Church
Orlando
Orlando Sunday Sentinel
Branscomb
Vais
Lake Eee
As. Represen
Dorans Elected To Red Cross Board
Two Dorans were chosen to the Lake County Chapter of the American Red Cross board at the Mount Dora meeting last week. Sam Swiger was elected for an unexpired two year term and Mrs Celia Claflin Shaw for a three year term joining C C Heath Groveland two year director William Lee Fred H Adkinson Crosteens Rev E O McKay Leesburg Miss 7 Dies sem Umatilla Mrs W De Howey in the Hills Mrs J Lowery Montverde Frank Owens Eustis and Dexter Ward Tavares for three years.
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Dorans
Lake County
American Red Cross
Mount Dora
Sam Swiger
Celia Claflin Shaw
C. C. Heath
Groveland
William Lee
Fred H. Adkinson
Crosteens
E. O. McKay
Leesburg
Mind as Independent of Education, Eddy Quote
A Mary Baker Eddy statement asserts the mind is not dependent on educational processes. It holds that the mind possesses beauty and poetry within itself and the power to express them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary- Baker Eddy
Mary Baker Eddy
Dorans Active In Red Cross Leadership
The Lake County Red Cross annual report highlights Dorans prominent at the meeting in the Community building. Roy Christopher reviews Home Service with 986 requests and 2076 dollars spent. Barker notes 412 Junior first aid and 874 water safety certificates. Swiger reports 288 blood units from Dec 6 1951 to May 10 1952 toward a 500 unit county quota.
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Lake County
American Red Cross
Dorans
Roy. Chritopher
Home Service Committee
Home Service
William Jay Barker
Safety Services
Armed Forces
Sam Swiger
Swiger
Eustis
Clermont
Leesburg
Mary Duncan Learned
Red Cross
Clark E. Kauffman
Karl Lehmann
Elsie Turner
E. L. Schumacher
W. E. Lee
National Red Cross
East Town Church Services Highlight Local Convention
The report notes strong Sunday services across East Town churches led by Deacons Bowls McCraw and Rev Russell with Rev Foster preaching to a large crowd. Umatilla closes a convention milestone as Latimore Singers from Jacksonville deliver a fine program at Bethel Free Methodist. Upcoming events include Interdenominational Union at St John P.B. and St Mary St John’s Day by Masons.
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Joseph Bowls
Floyd McCraw
Russell
Umatilla
McCraw
D. Foster
Foster
St. Mary
Katie Hardie
Joseph Russell
Timothy Hines
Latimore Singers
Jacksonville
Fla
Bethel Free’ Methodist Church
Interdenominational Union
St. John P.B
Masons
T. M. Thomas
Children’s Needs Topic At Wesleyan Guild Meeting
The Wesleyan Service Guild discussed The Needs of Children at a gathering held last week at Mrs. Myron Taylor’s home on E Ninth St. Hostesses included Mrs. Taylor Miss Alto Gary and Mrs. Ruth Gudgeon with recreation led by Ismay Burrough and program support by Mrs. Taylor. Tiny Cathie Conway sang Jesus Loves Me as a soloist, following in her grandmother’s footsteps.
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Jimmy Batten
Wesleyan Service Guild
Myron Taylor
E. Ninth St
Taylor
Alto Gary
Ruth Gudgeon
Ismay Burrough
Tiny Cathie Conway
Genes
Conway
Jesus Loves
America For Me shows love and freedom as core meaning
Carolyn Keller's first prize essay for the Woman's club contest defines America as a symbol of love, freedom, and safety. She contrasts peace with war, describes America as a miracle freeing people from hatred and oppression, and likens the nation to a guiding light for all ages.
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Carolyn Keller
Woman’s Club
America
Miss Keller
Braden Outlines Crime Control Principles in National Journal
Col. Forrest Braden retired police chief and Louisville and Terre Haute veteran writes in the Journal of Social Hygiene May issue on conditions for curbing major crime. He cites leadership, administration support, manpower, training, coordination with agencies, civic-minded citizens, vigilant press, and active groups as keys, recounting Louisville and Terre Haute efforts to dismantle organized prostitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of Social Hygiene
Forrest Braden
Belmont Heights
Mount Dora
Braden
Louisville
Terre Haute
Ind
Summer youth softball and baseball open schedules
The city league opened with Ramblers defeating Sorrento 10 7 and Browns beating Sorrento 11 10 at the school recreation field. Sorrento later beat the Browns 9 8 on Tuesday. A high school versus Browns game is set for Friday at 8 p.m. In hard ball, Umatilla defeated local lads 3 2 Tuesday and meets Leesburg Legion Friday at 3 p.m. at Helmfield. Local players listed include Davis Hopkins Malone Hutchinson Sims Schneider Marsell Lattner Hughes and Simmons.
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Ramblers
Sorrento
Browns
American Legion For Boys
Umatilla
Leesburg Legion
Helmfield
Davis
Hopkins
Malone
Hutchinson
Sims
Schneider
Marsell
Lattner
Hughes
Simmons
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Ayr
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Red Cross Board
Hawkins Bros
Bill Prinz
Bill Prinz & Company
Riice the Builder
Bill Williamson
Floridan Country Club
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Howey-In-The-Hills
Dick and
Joyce Wentworth
East Town
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Silver Springs
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Coquina Hotel
Ormond Beach
Ocean
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Henry M. Noel
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