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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1953

Page

8

Move To Quash Charge Seen In Hunter's Case

State Attorney Jesse W. Hunter seeks to move trial from Tampa to Ocala or quash the indictment on a civil rights charge. Hunter is accused of detaining a Negro, David Reese, for 19 months after his acquittal as an accessory in a white man’s murder.

Jesse W. Hunter W. J. Barker Tampa Hunter Ocala David Reese Washington Willis McCall Groveland Samuel Shepherd Walter

Lewis Carroll Death Notices Details Elks Family

Lewis Carroll longtime resident near Mount Dora died recently leaving a wife two other children Lewis Jr and Ann and a son William a UF sophomore He is survived by parents Mr and Mrs E P Carroll Mount Dora and sisters Mrs L E Johnson Clermont and Mrs Ralph Walton Atlanta Funeral held at Baptist church with pallbearers and honorary pallbearers and burial at Pine Forest Memorial Park

Elks Lodge William University of Florida Lewis, Jr Ann E. P. Carroll Mount Dora L. E. Johnson Clermont Ralph Walton Atlanta The Baptist Church Lloyd Atkins W. C. McWhorter Ray Eckholdt Mel Wagner Jimmy Williams Earl Lundy Eustis Paul Johnson Samuel Lassiter QO. M. Simpson Jay Huett Ray Gatch Max Willis Tavares Pine Forest Memorial Park

Hunter seeks change of venue in death case amid health concerns

Lee Irvin remains on death row at Raiford awaiting a Supreme Court ruling on his appeal. Hunter’s lawyers request a venue shift due to the defendant’s fragile health needing travel between Tavares and Tampa. Hunter proclaims innocence and says his co defender advised jail as safety against Brooksville lynch threats. he would rather stand trial to tell his full account.

Lee Irvin Raiford Supreme Court Hunter Tavares Tampa Brooksville

Mae McAllister joins Mount Dora police after baptism of fire

A. O. Mae McAllister became Mount Dora's newest officer after a perilous first patrol in East Town. He arrested Clarence Edwards, a farm manager, when a man with a shotgun confronted him. Edwards said he carried the weapon for protection due to threats from workers and money payments. The mayor fined Edwards $10 and offered the gun back if a county permit is issued.

A. O Mae” McAllister Mount Dora McAllister East Town Herman Cox Ben Williamson Lou L. Heaton Mac Clarence Edwards King Cordin Zellwood Edwards Cordin

Better Than Boros Tournament Across Courses

A long distance golf contest on May 23 at Floridan Country Club Honey pits local players against U S Open Champion Julius Boros who plays Oakmont in Pittsburgh. Home players with handicaps aim to beat his score for medals reading I Beat the U S Open Champion Julius Boros. Women receive seven stroke handicap and entry fees go to the National Golf Fund with Life magazine as co sponsor.

Floridan Country Club Honey Julius Boros Oakmont Country Club Pittsburg National Golf Fund Life Magazine

Family Mourns Major Sam Rousculp After Motor Train Crash

Mrs. Talbot Simpson traveled to Lima Ohio for the funeral of her cousin Major Sam Rousculp 39 killed when his car was struck by a train on May 3 as he left Camp Polk after a military assignment. He served in the South Pacific during World War I. He leaves his parents Mr. and Mrs A C Rousculp of Lima.

Talbot Simpson Lima Ohio Sam Rousculp Camp Polk South Pacific A. C. Rousculp

DeGarmo’s Rise From Salesman to Lecturing Leader

The article chronicles DeGarmo as a friendly, adaptable figure in the tire business. It notes his bridge project in New York, a film of construction stages, and his Ohio lectures on mammoth building. His habit of dining with rivals, inviting W H Parkin, and forming strong professional bonds propelled him to a major role with National Standard Co. in Niles.

New York DeGarmo Ohio Mammoth Mount Dora Akron W. H. Parkin Niles Mich Parkin National Standard Co

Club Meets with Hostesses and Card Winners

The Monday Social club was hosted by Mrs. Elizabeth Birchard and Mrs. Betty Fielding. Winners at cards were Mrs. John Pair and Mrs. Julia Sullivan.

Elizabeth Birchard Betty Fielding John Pair Julia Sullivan

Junior Players To Buy Marquee For Mount Dora Play

The Junior IceHouse Players present The Adventures of Tom Sawyer on May 28 and 29 as a benefit for Mount Dora and Eustis residents. Leslie Sanders and Henry Link Jr. handle box office and invitations. Funds aim for a marquee at Charles St. theatre. if short, window screens will be bought. Walter J. Patton directs and will reveal the full cast next week.

IceHouse Little Theatre Mount Dora Eustis Leslie Sanders Henry Link, Jr

Foot Fungus Cure Claims Instant Results

For athletes foot use T-4-L for 3 to 5 days. It peels outer skin to expose buried fungi and kills on contact. If not pleased, get your 40c back at Mount Dora Pharmacy with instant-drying T-4-L.

Mount Dora

Melbourne dinner guests injured in auto accident

Mrs. Florence B. Hanscomb learned Monday that weekend guests she had entertained at dinner were injured in an auto accident as they returned to Melbourne and had to be temporarily hospitalized. The guests were Mrs. Ray Bush and Mrs. Mary Rogers of Savannah, Dr. Grace Strange and Mrs. Lou Bush of Melbourne.

Florence B. Hanscomb Melbourne Ray Bush Mary Rogers Savannah Grace Strange Lou Bush

FBI lowers U.S. Reds estimate to thirty one thousand five hundred

The FBI reports the estimated number of Reds in the United States fell from forty three thousand to thirty one thousand five hundred in the past year.

FBI U. S

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