Governor's Groveland inquiry lingers in Florida cracks
The Florida governor Warren dispatched an investigator to Lake County to observe the Groveland case with pamphleteers calling for action. The official attended the trial, noted jury seating, and even dozed at intervals as deputies testified, prompting ongoing public interest.
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Communist Party
Groveland
Florida
Gov. Warren
Lake County
Willis. McCall
Kes
Grovelans
Governors
Video spelling dispute sparks editorial correction
A letter from a radio star prompts a response from a Latin class titled FIRST Year Latin Class. Readers complain that the term is VIDEO not video, leading to editor discussion and a lighthearted admission that the paper still struggles with the spelling.
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Fred Allen
Radio Star
Tom
New Driver Licenses Available At County Courthouse
New drivers licenses are now obtainable at the office of County Judge W. Troy Hall Sr. at the courthouse. The 1948 49 licenses, costing $1 for car operators and chauffeurs, can be used for the balance of the month, with officials urging immediate issuance. Judge Hall will visit Maser City on Tuesday September 23 and 24 with morning and evening sessions.
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W. Troy Hall
Judge Hall
Maser
Clesenact
Groveland Trial Scene Shows Greenlee’s Stand for Mercy
In a courtroom drama style recap, Charles Greenlee captivates the audience with a forceful, empathetic testimony about his travels from Gainesville to Groveland and the gun in the suitcase. The jury finds the defendants guilty but recommends mercy for Greenlee as Franklin Williams and others sit behind their chairs, awaiting the electric chair.
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Lake County
Gainesville
Thomas
Groveland
Hunter
Bay Lake
Harry McDonald
McDonald
Greenlee
Leest
Paul Robeson
Mr. Hunter
Akerman
Jesse Hunter
Willis McCall
Joseph Price
Franklin Williams
Horace Hill
Shepherd
Irvin
Star’ Greenlee
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Wilbur. T. Adams
Clerk of Courts
George Dykes
Charles Greenlee
Synchrocoolerizer Adventures In Glide-Flyte Car Lore
A playful pastiche recounts a Detroit car ad exaggerating futuristic features such as a aquamagic safety-flash synchrocoolerizer and muscleflex energizer. The narrator mocks the jargon while praising the vehicle’s gyrothyroid gear selector and other overhyped innovations. The piece ends with a quip urging a non-drip wind shield.
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Detroit
Posta
Bank
Lerypaer
Egghead
East Town Church Services Highlight Community Union
St Mary M B Church hosting a full day service led by Alfred Gamble with Rev J A Williams of Eustis delivering a sermon from Psalms 49 and 82. Prayer Bands from Oakland Tillersville Eustis and Plymouth joined East Town at 2 30 for a celebration and refreshments followed by communion. Mrs Daisey Mae Chance left for Waynesboro Ga after a three week visit. Pall annual Union to convene at Bun nell Fla with Monday night assessment payment.
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St Mary M. B
Alfred Gamble
J. A. Williams
Eustis
Oakland
Tillersville
Plymouth
Fla
East Town
W. M. Poe
Patsie Hill
W. J. Mitchel
Mitchel
Russell
Daisey Mae Chance
Waynesboro
J. J. Lewis
TEE TALK ae matches to decide Mount Dora club crown
The Mount Dora Golf Club opens Sunday afternoon with Arnold Haynes and J M Turner contesting for the club crown. Haynes, in the upper bracket final, will face Turner, lower bracket survivor, to play the first 18 holes. The second 18 holes follow Sept 18. Haynes defeated Webb Loy and J F Groves to reach the final. Turner beat Charles Paul and C G Bowman after a 20 hole semi-final. Haynes has an eight stroke handicap versus Turner’s twelve, with Turner earning eight free strokes over the 36 hole match.
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Mount Dora Golf Club
Arnold Haynes
J. M. Turner
Haynes
Turner
Webb Loy
Eustis
J. F. Groves
Sylvan Shores
Charles Paul
C. G. Bowman
Peach Featured in Ancient Chinese and European Lore
The article notes that the peach appeared in Chinese literature about twenty centuries before it was cultivated in Europe, highlighting its long cultural journey from Asia to the West.
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Georgia
Europe
Goodman Calls Boy Scout Meeting
Bob Goodman, the new Boy Scoutmaster for younger scouts in Gilbert Park, announces an organizational meeting at the scout house in Gilbert Park Monday at p.m. The session will include boys aged 11 to 13.
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Bob Goodman
Walter J. Patton
Gilbert Park
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