Move to desegregate Vincennes theaters sparks lawsuits
Three women from Vincennes sue Knox county theater owners for denial of admission citing racial discrimination. Misses Mary Lea Trice Anna Belle Clinton and Glatus Stewart claim color barred them from the Grand and other venues. Separate suits target Louis A Wilkerson Adler Spiker and Jacob Spaker for two theaters. The plaintiffs seek damages and constitutional testing of public accommodation laws.
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Steay
Mary Lea Trice
Anna Belle
Glatus Stewart
Vincennes
Louis A. Wilkerson
Adler Me
Jacob Spixer
Misses Trice
Clinton
Mtgs
Stewart
Spikers
Local residents and visitors gather for weekend social events
Baker of Washington spent Saturday night and Sunday with friends and relatives here. Curt Myers and Myrtle were at Plainville tonight. Levers from this vicinity attended the cement exercises. Charles Wallace of Yeale Township visited Saturday afternoon. A large crowd attended the Sunday school party at Frank Ion’s. Alma Sumnutt and Mark Wilson were guests of Miss Marie Hedden. George Sumnutt and sons Dudley and Ernest visited relatives at Maysville. Misses Lizzie and Stella returned home Sunday with their sister Mrs Charles Wallace. Rotor Lens and Will Leatex spent Sunday with local families.
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Mission Baker
Washington
Curt’ Myers
Shige Myrtle
Plainville
Levers
Charles Wallace
Yeale Township
Ley
Washsatie
Sok Tarde
Frank
Alma Sumnutt
Mark Wison
Marie Hedden
George Suynnpitt
Dudles
Ernest
Maysille
Kizale
Stella
Charlee Wallace
Rotor Lens
Will Leatex
Slaglesville Area Notes Mention Visits and Local Moves
Walter Stucker of Mitchel visits family in Slaglesville while Albert Stuckey leaves for Terre Haute for summer work. John Beasley and Julius Smith attend Washington commencement. Amos Osborn Burns City and Lloyd Key Connersville visit. Swayze and daughter chosen to operate village telephone office. Wagner Stafford injures arm at a ball game. Reverends Holland family summoned to Vincennes. Local farmers finish planting amid busy week.
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Walter’ “ Stucker
Mitchel
Albert We Stuckeyy
Terre Haute
John B. Beasley
Julius Smith
Washington
Sam Bo Niseiis
Willians
Hunday
Stuckey
Terre- Hmaute
Wagner Stafford
Louis
George Holland
Vincennes
Mrs. Lawrence
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Buzan & Hastings
Eichel
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New England
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Jcornettsville
Slaglesville
Eczema
Midwest Engine Company
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Dosch Realty Office
Gite Luck Grocery
East Main
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