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Florida Ship Tragedy Survives Peril At Sea
Sailors recount the peril aboard the Florida as waves threatened the boat during a night at sea. Rain and darkness worsened the danger while rescuers struggled to lower lines and secure all aboard. Also noted is Marian Phelps, a June bride-elect from Peoria, set to marry Willet Switzer in Chicago on June 15 at Edgewater Beach hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Phelps
Fred W. Phelps
Buell Avenue
Willet F. Switzer
Chicago
Walter Switzer
Maud Avenue
Edgewater Beach
Phelps
J. L. Photo