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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-01-21
In TlDinbrOOk
Twirlers Dance Group
Stars at Nom & Pop
Hop Given at RMHS

took an 1873 lead in the first quar-
ter. Later on they found them
selves A points behind when the
Black Hawks rallied and took the
lead 1922. In the last few min
utes of the game, however, the
Twinbrookers came back to take
the final score. Tommy Sipe was
high man, with II points. Newton
Barley and Gary Fry tied for
second high with 6 points each.
Duane Cox was third high with
5 points. This makes two wins
with no losses in the League. Next
Sundays game will be with Lux
Manor in Bethesda Chevy Chase
High School gym.
The Child Study Group bowed
to the rigors of the weeks snow
and postponed its scheduled meet
ings. Future dates are: January
25 with Mrs. Lewis Greenspan,
3O2 Patton Place; January &c,
Mrs. Peggy Van Deusen, 1911
Gainsborough Road. The subject
will be "1llness and Accidents"
Mrs. Clifford johnson shares
with US recent letter she has
received from Mrs. Thomas Nc
Grath in England. She and the
children had fine air trip after
their departure from the States
November 16, and are happy at re-
joining Major McGrath. They are
gradually getting settled down to
their new home life there. e
We can't close this week until
we wish belated birthday wish
to Gail Patricia Wilson, of Arden
mes Avenue. She was six big years
old last Saturday.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-01-21

Umberger who wore a long yellow
dotted swiss dress and carried a
basket of rose petals which she
scattered along the brides path.
Trainbearer was Diana Umberger,
who was dressed the same as the
flower girl, in yellow. Ringbearer
was Master Stanford Sutphin, who
carried the rings on a satin pillow.
The ushers were Mr.. Earl UNI
berger, uncle of the bride, and Mr..
Stuart Wright, brother of the
bride. Mr.. Ken Davey of Wash
ington, sang Because" and 81
Love You Truly" He was accom-
panied by Mr.. Ivan Lawson of
Evansville, Md.
A reception was held following
the ceremony in the downstairs
auditorium of the church. Almost
one hundred guests were present
at the reception. The table center
piece was of white carnations and
snapdragons. The wedding cake
was many-tiered with the tradi-
tional bride and groom at the top.
The receiving line formed at the
foot of the stairs against a back
ground of palms and gladiolas. The
brides mother was gowned in a
beautiful navy print taffeta with
matching accessories and wore a
corsage of gardenias.
Immediately following the re-
ception the couple left by auto
mobile for an undisclosed destina-
ton on their honeymoon. Upon
their return they will reside in
Germantown.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-01-21
EARLY RAILROADS OF
MONTGOMERY COUNTY"

Delving into historical records of
Montgomery County we have
learned many things, for one is
never too old to learn. Not long
ago we were astonished to learn
that, aeons ago, the mighty ele-
plant trumpeted over our pre-
historic plains and forests. When
Montgomery was a bowling wilder
ness it was the permanent home of
the prehistoric Taylor bison.
Wolves, even coyotes in enormous
numbers, once roamed Montgomery
County's hills.
Of late we have learned of an
other of Montgomery County's
claims to historic fame. For it was
here that the first railroad ever to
run in the United States came into
being. And what railroad!
1t was the year 1885 and the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal had
been built as far as the mouth of
the Monocacy River, near Dicker-
son, when the builders learned to
their dismay that there was no
stone available for the building of
an aqueduct to carry the canals
waters over the Monocacy. The
nearest stone quarry was at the
Sugarloaf Mountain, over five miles
northeast. (And so it was that be-
cause of the necessity for getting
stone from whites Quarry" to the
mouth of the Monocacy, a railroad
was born. The rails were of sturdy,
pnseasoned oak, IL to 16 feet long,
along whose length a V-shaped
trough was laboriously cut with
ADDE'S from the circumference of
the center, taking out one-quarter
of the wood which left two fiat sur
faces forming a right angle at the
heart of the log.
This log was known as "string
piece" 1t was put down with one
Of its fiat surfaces parallel with the
surface of the ground. No cross
lies were used, the rails being bal
lasted and tamped with blast rock.
No attempt was made to grade the
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-01-21
Rose Society Meets

Selection Of The Right Roses
From The Spring Catalog" will be
the subject for discussion at the re-
gular monthly meeting of the Poto-
mac Rose Society on Thursday,
January 81, at 8 pm. The meeting
will be held in the auditorium of
The New National Museum at 10th
and Constitution Avenue, NV,
Washington.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-01-21
Louise Gore Heads
Lincoln Day Box
Supper For State

Miss Louise Gore, president of
the Rock Creek Women's Republi-
can Club, will coordinate all Mary
land activities for the annual Lin
coin Day Centennial Box Supper to
be held February 5 at Uline
Arena, Washington, D. C.
Republicans from the District of
Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and
West Virginia will gather to hear
President Eisenhower speak, to
eat, dance and watch entertain
ment. All Maryland tickets must
be secured through Miss Gore
whose phone number is OLIVER g.
I'LL.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-01-21

Mrs. Ellsworth King with Mrs.
Harrison King as co-hostess.
The Woodfeld Farm Bureau dis
cussion group meets Thursday,
January 81, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Cramwell King.
Despite the cold weather the
choir of the Wesley Grove Church
trmaveled to Constitution Hall in
Washington Sunday night to take
part in the Methodist Union An
nual Hymn Sing.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-01-21
Art at Montgomery

A public exhibit of oil paintings
by the art students of Montgom-
cry Junior College opens Friday,
January %, in the college dining
hall and will be open to the public
next week daily, Monday through
Friday, January 25-29.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-01-21

Must have been daydreaming
On my way to a meeting down in
Centerville the other night. My
rar ran dry before ] thought to
look at the gas gauge, but ! man
aged to coast into a gas station
and found it closed!
Well, / thought my plans were
ruined for sure until / noticed
gasoline can with a sign: "This
is emergency gas. Just help your
self and leave the can with S1.00.
Thanks"
Got started, made the meeting
on time, and had enough gas TO
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-01-21
American u. Concert

The American University Or
chestra, under the direction of
George Steiner, continues its series
with concert Friday evening, jan
uary % at $3.50 pm. in Glendenen
Hall on the campus of the univer-
sity, Massachusetts, and Nebraska
Avenues.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-01-21
st. Johns Host to
Scholastic Press

st. Johns College will play host
to the eighth annual Maryland
Scholastic Press Association Con-
vention and its advisers on the
campus Saturday, April 8, it was
announced today by Mrs. Lucille N.
Moler, president of the advisers as
ISOLATION.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-01-21

Qualified as a carrier pilot after
six successful landings aboard the
light aircraft carrier USS Monter-
ey in the Gulf of Mexico recently
is Naval Aviation Cadet Roderique
A Challenger, son of Mrs. Jose
phine Challenger of Ashton. He
graduated from the Howard Uni
versity in Washington, D. c., prior
to entering the Naval Aviation
Cadet Program through the Naval
Air Station, Anacostia, D. C.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-01-21

Fishes as well as ships use the
Suez Canal, says the National Geo.
graphic Society. They travel back
and forth between the Red Sea
and the eastern Mediterranean.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-01-21
1t was raining cats and dogs.

when l got off the bus few blocks from home. /
dashed into drugstore on the corner and gave my
husband call. In few minutes, he was there for me-
It's hard to measure the value of telephone CALL but
one like that is worth plenty!"
What has telephone service done for you today?
Maybe saved you trip down town, or brought you
news about distant relatives made your job easier
and more pleasant. When you stop to add it all up
then you'll say, too Telephone service is one of my
biggest bargainsr'
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-01-21
Beauty at Your Back Door

I This is the 40th of a series of
articles dealing aoith spots of local
color and historic interest about
which little is k'soaon or rightly APP
preciated.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-01-21
From where ! sit :. by Joe Marsh
AdDeyfIssmsHt
Open Even When
He's Closed :,

get back home again-thanks to
q trusting friend. ..
From where i sit, folks who
trust their neighbors make the
world a better place to live in. For
instance, letting a friend express
his personal preferences, is one
way of trusting your neighbor.
Sometimes l prefer a temperate
glass of beer in the evening but
I'll always ask what you'd like
before / pour yours.
&e Maue
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-01-21

Mr.. and Mrs. ellis Owings were
dinner guests Sunday of Mr.. and
Mrs. Francis Eckloff of Silver
Spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Howes were
Sunday dinner guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dick Howes of Brookeville.
Miss Clara Mobley entertained
the Laytonsville Bridge Club at a
bridge luncheon Thursday. High
scorer was Mrs. Harry White.
Mrs. Frank Garner entertained
at a bridge luncheon Wednesday.
Mrs. Mary Allnutt spent Friday
in Washington as the guest of Mrs.
Hugh Howard and Mrs. Dorsey
Griffith and attended the National
Geographic lecture while there.
Mrs. William Hood and Miss
Betty Howes gave a wedding show
er Saturday at Poplar Springs for
Mr.. and Mrs. Beverly Hood who
were recently married.
Sunday dinner guests of Mrs.
Ethel Taylor and Mrs. Mary ALL
nut were Mrs. Louise Robertson of
Phoenix, Ariz.; Mrs. Helen Robert
son Of Bismarck, N. Dak.; Miss
Helen Robertson, Miss Victoria
Grasko, Mr.. Charles Wright, and
Miss Mary Taylor, all of Washing
ton.
WOODFIELD -
We are glad to report that Peggy
Gregg is convalescing nicely fol-
lowing an appendectomy at Mont
gomery General Hospital a week
ago Tuesday.
The Rev. and Mrs. Warren Firth
were supper guests Wednesday of
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Braun.
Mrs. Lloyd Harvey spent most of
last week in Chicago, where she at
tended the funeral of her father,
John Melver.
The Methodist Men of Wesley
Grove Church attended the mems
meeting at Epworth Church in
Gaithersburg Wednesday evening.
The Mary Greene Evening Circle
met Tuesday night at the home of
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-01-21

Copyright. 1854. United States BseW~s Foundation
Evening star., 1954-11-11
special purchase -.
misses cashmere sweaters 8'ss
if perfect, 1875 to 22.95
200 hond- fashioned cashmere sweaters. Short
sleeve puIl-overs and cordisans Red, gold or doEk
green. Sizes 36 to 40.

100 o-wooI eordison sweaters. Sizes "a to 40. Were
IS sompIe sweaters from weI-known monutocturer.
Were go to 1899 Now w-------------------5.79 5.79
10 Irregular wool jersey eardison sweaters If perfect
500. Now ----------------,x,------ 9.Ss
IS royon folIe suits misses or hoIf-szes. Black only
were IN 90 Nov 799
200 royon and proporoned skirts Misses sizes
Were $50. Now 5:S9
n>Jon Were 100 ond 90 Nov 4oo
80 knit suits Of oIIwooI or $3.50 wool and l5o veoro
Were 1906 to $500. Now .------- 1900
100 cotton corduroy soeks, cotton fonne lined cuft
Were a 90 Nov 3oo
100 cotton flannel shirts to match corduroy sIocks Were
$50 Now l.9o
36 all-wooI Bermuda skirts in solid eoIors tweeds.
Were 500 Now --------------------3
Down Stoirs Store Sporsweor
Evening star., 1954-11-11
millinery savings

20 corduroy end velveteen visor cops.
assorted colors. Were 80, now 39e
so pony-tail cops. Novelty fobrc,
assorted colors. Were l.o9, now 39e
81 black velour hats. Assorted styles.
Were 4.o9 --------now l.79
Down Stoirs Store, Millinery
Evening star., 1954-11-11
pantis irreguIars, 39'

pantie irrsgulars, 39'
if perfect svonld be &c
800 pairs, cotton mesh, from weI-known manufae-
turer. White, pink, yellow. Sizes s-l6.
tls
WeL-Down stors Store, Girls Furnishings
women's two.snap gaIoshes 2'ss
regularly 3.90
100 poir with eubon or low heel.
100 por women's handsewn Ioafers.
Brown only Sizes 4h to 9------ 500 z.se
Down Stois Store, Women's Shoes
Evening star., 1954-11-11

women's bIouses reduced 1.5s for 500
regularly 1.09
200 in group. Several styles, solids and prints.
Short sleeves. Sizes 81 to 36.
Down stoirs Store BIouses
Evening star., 1954-11-11
save on collars,
29e or 4 for 100
REGULARLY 100

regularly 100
$50 collars, some cotton prints and
solids, royon linen in postels and
white.
Down Stoirs Store. Neckweor
Evening star., 1954-11-11
girdIe irregulars, 3.79
%. YVy snS

u perfect, iO0nid be 5.95
so sirdIes and ponsis -sirdlss BY
fomous maker. Nylon and rayon sat-
in; mostly white.
were now
$50 foundations, cot
ton and royon, two
way stretch pull-ons.
Royon satin and nylon
bust cups; 32-38 - 2.oo 1893
100 bros, embroidered
white cotton ~.---- l.ee i.ss
100 bros, long line
styles. Embroidered
cotton ----------- 2.ee i.79
WGL--Down Stoirs Store. Corsets
Evening star., 1954-11-11
X save on gloves .ss

If perfect, 800 to 400
800 pors doublewoven cotton nylon. Tailored and
dressy Styles Shorties and longs. White, beige and
few colors. Sizes ga to 7h.
Down Stoirs Store, Gloves
Evening star., 1954-11-11

chiIdren's shoes, 2.88
regularly 3.99 to 7.9S
IS pair ehiIdren's shoes. Broken sizes,
mony eoIors and styles. For dress and
play.
Down stoirs Store, ChiIdren's Shoes
Evening star., 1954-11-11
4 90
mems dress shirts
mems sports shirts 2'5', 2 for 500
regularly 3.95 to $50

WaUm UpVH " 0HautO w ~
regularly 3.05 to $50
7Sz select irresulars from famous manufacturer
All woshobe with long sleeves. Rayon sobordnes
forzed eottons ond snshoms. Small to extrd-ldrse.
we're now
lz0 mems Ions-sleeve sport shirts. Small
and large only l.99 LOO
Is pairs mems oli-wool knit gloves
smoII to Jorge oe-------------.--- lee eee
1000 mems royon ties. Foulords neot OOto
patterns and panels ---------- so S8e
% mems dress shirts. Skip dent and l.9oto
leno weoves. Long and short 2.o5 88e
100 mems leather belts With and With l.5Oto
out buckles. Sizes 28 to 42---------- $50 9oe
Down stoirs Store Mems Furnishings
Evening star., 1954-11-11

irregular orion uniforms 80
if perfect, much more
$50 orion uniforms Detachable button front.
Aqua, blue. pink, yellow in group. Sizes 10 to 20.
Down Stois Store Inexpensive Dresses
also Bethesda Budget Store
Evening star., 1954-11-11
misses wool coats, $500

misses wool c0aIS, IosUU
regularly 1926 to $500
20 oII-weoI poodle cloth full-lensth
coats. Postel shades. Sizes 10 to 18.
were now
80 misses toppers,
clutch style, oll-wool
or velvet. Red, blue, 1925 to
beige or white 1926 500
20 misses coats,
spring and winter
weight. PosteIs, navy
or black. Sizes 10 to 35.OOto
l8 6o.o5 $500
Down Stoirs Store, Coots. Suits. Furs
Evening star., 1954-11-11
new fall dresses, 500
cotton union suits, soc

1ffegNINfS, " pefJeCT, 1JI
ZOO cotton union suits, from famous
manufacturer. Open seat, tight leg,
sizes 36 to so; closed seat, flare leg.
36 to 46 and 50.
Down Stoirs Store, Underwear
Evening star., 1954-11-11
Wonnen's shoe savings,
A.99
regularly 6.99

regularly 6W
200 poir fsmeus-name shoes.
easuols, medium-hi wedge
cushion ipsole. low heel
., alligator ssain Golf in tie or strap
- TO 10, N. M. w
black, brown o. red
were now
so women's dress
shoes. Flot, high or
Cubon heels. Assorted
colors and styles. Brok- 5.oe5 6
en- sizes 5 to 9 6.ee s.ss
Down Stoirs Store. Women's Shoes
Evening star., 1954-11-11

80 chiIdren's coats, 1888
regularly 500 TO 1899. Wonderful
values broken sizes.
Evening star., 1954-11-11
inexpensive dresses, 1.50
IJ. m z nm

regularly 3.99 to 5.99
50 women's ond misses cotton o.
Foyon and cotton dresses. Prints. DOTS.
checks end solids. All washoble. Sizes
II TO 20, l4h to z2h.
Down Stoirs Store. inexpensive Dresses
Evening star., 1954-11-11
X famous.rnake sloIes 1.ss, z for 600

regularly sly 5.11
300 irresuIors Of beautiful wool ST.
Some with interviewer metollie threo
Down Stors Store, Neekweor
.. also Bethesda Budget Store
Evening star., 1954-11-11
save on sport

were now
rs wool pull-on sweet
ers. Pastel eolors. Sizes
"a to 40 in the group 3.eo 1888
so rayon polka dot
dresses. Misses sizes 500 500
Down Stoirs Store, Sportsweor
new fall dresses, 500
regularly 1929
200 misses, women's dresses. Mony
fobries, styles and coIon. Sizes Il
TO 20, l4k to 24h.
Down Stoirs Store, Misses and
Women's Dresses
Evening star., 1954-11-11

regularly 100
100 Ieefher belts. Many one Of kind.
Black, brown, navy or red.
Down Stoirs Store, Belts
Evening star., 1954-11-11

1900
regularly 1925 TO 1926
Iz6 wool toppers and full length
coats. Tweeds, fIeeees and suedes.
Fully lined. Solids and escorted eolors.
Sizes 9 TO Is.
we're now
20 Ioo0o wool top
pers, fully lined. Solids
and checks. Junior
sizes ---------- i4.So o.9u
50 junior suits. As
sorted styles and col
ors. Fully lined. Sizes
9 to l5--- 1926 1000
Down Stoirs Store, Jr. Miss and
Teenoee ApporeI
Evening star., 1954-11-11
giff items, Csc Z SOC

gin Itel1lSy Zoc x DUG
regularly 100
. black metal candIe werner set
. covered jam jar
deeoreted pottery
were now
so gloss mustosd ieFs
with silver plotted lid
Add 1922 Federal Tox
Down Stoirs Store. Housewares,
North Building
Evening star., 1954-11-11
X genuine leather wallets / .oo*

regularly 200
*odd 1929 federol tax
100 wonderful woets. Many styles, with inside
l-oround xippers. Black, navy red.
Down stoirs Store, Hondboes
Evening star., 1954-11-11
save on home Furnishings
eaF.paks reduced, zee
REGULARLY 80S

regularly S.9S
Add 1925 FederoI Tox
- heavy eonvas ear-peks with rub.
berized Innings. Suit-Iensth In ssy
plaid. Perfect to keep In your esr.
were now
8 heir brush sets for
travel, in genuine
leother eose----- 5.e5 100
Add 1915 Federal Tax
Down Stoirs Store, Lueooos,
North Building
Evening star., 1954-11-11
X costume jeWelry So 2 for 90

Add 1929 Federal Tox.
500 pins bracelets, necklaces and earrings IN new
exciting assortment Tailored gold Or silver eolored
metal, some with simuloted:stones.
Down stoirs Store, Jewey
Evening star., 1954-11-11
special purchase
bridge tables
regularly 5.05

aII-wood quality construction
Iustrous mahosony finish
double-bFu warp- proof fibre top
top 3o"x30", n" high
two-tone coverings in green, ivory or red
stain and moisture FepeIIent
Down Stoirs Store Homewores
Evening star., 1954-11-11
girls haIf.sIips, blouses al saving

$50 nyIon toffeto half slips, gay triple
tier style. white with red rickroek trim.
TIA -
500 pairs Of cotton bobby sox. Triple roH
with nyIon heel and toe 8Iz to II. speci
W5L-Down stoirs Store. Girls Apporel
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-10-11

NINE ITEMS! Easy! Each gar.
ment is just one piece to cut and
sew! Your little girl will have the
best-dressed doll in the neighbor-
hood! Two party frocks, hat, cape,
jumper blouse, indies and purse!
Pattern 9174 in doll sizes IA, is,
IS, 20, 22 inches. You can use
scraps for many of these gar
ments. See your pattern for &C.
curate yardages.
This easy-to-use pattern gives
perfect fit. Complete, illustrated
Sew Chart shows you every
step.
Send ThirtY.five cents in coins
for this pattern-add S cents for
each pattern for 1st-class mail
ing. Send to Marian Martin, care
, of The Key West Citizen, No
1876. Pattern Dept, 232 West 18th
ST., New York IL, N. Y. Print
plainly NAME. ADDRESS with
ZONE. SIZE and STYLE MUM.
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-10-11
Former Leader
Gets Life Term
lin Red Romaniia

LONDON R-Vasile Luca, for.
mer finance minister in Commu.
mist Romania, has been sentenced
to life, Imprisonment for counter
revolutionary and antistate activ-
tiles.
Bucharest radio announced last
night that the Supreme Court
tried the ousted Red official Oct.
4-6.
Alexander Jacob, ex-deputy fl
nance minister, and Ivan Solymos
and Dumitru Cernicica, former
vice chairman of the Romanian
cooperative movement, were con-
victed on similar charges. The
broadcast did not give their SEN
fences.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-10-11
LEGAL NOTICES

Complaint for Annulment of mar
rage has been filed against you in
are hereby required to file your
answer or other pleading thereto
with the Clerk Of the above entitled
Court and to serve q copy of your
answer or other pleading on Rlain-
tiffs attorneys, Shuts, Bowen, Sim
mons. Prevatt q Julian. p. o. Box
791, Miami, Florida, on or before
November 3, 1854: otherwise, q De-
cree pro Confesso will be entered
against you.
fSEAL) EARL r. ADAMS,
Clerk of the Circuit Court
BY (sd) HERMAN CEREZO,
Deputy Clerk.
oct. 11-1S-25 and nov. /, 1854
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-10-11
Texas Lawyer.
Acquitted In
Murder Plot
BY WILBUR MARTIN

WACO Tex. M-A south Texa,
lawyer has been acquitted of i;
charge he took part in a murder
plot that wound up with politi
clans son shot dead by mistake.
Mayo Alaniz, 80, had been &C
cused as part of what the state
called a plot to kill Jacob S. Floyd
ST. Of Alice, chief rival of Duval
County political boss George B.
Parr. The gunman got Floyd's son
instead, the state said.
A jury yesterday found Alaniz,
az Duyal County, innocent on a
charge Of accomplish to murder
after q week-long trial here on a
venue change.
Jacob s. Floyd Jr., Il, Univer-
sity Of Texas student, was shot by
! hidden gunman at the rear of
the Floyd home the night of Sept.
4 1852. At that moment, his father
and Alaniz were meeting at an
Alice drive-in.
Floyd ST.. said the meeting fol-
lowed an urgent phone call by Al
anix in which the latter told Floyd
to come by taxi, not his car.
The state claimed the trigger
man was Alfredo Cervantes, a Mex
lean national who has never been
arrested or indicted.
The state charged that Alaniz
and Mario Gel Turko) Sapet, San
Antonio bar owner and former Du-
val County deputy sheriff, had plot
ted to have the elder Floyd killed.
II said Alaniz was to lure Floyd
ST.. to his garage with telephone
call but ''lost his CUTS" at the last
minute and called him to the Sc
cret meeting to warn him.
Sapet, the state said, was to pro-
vide the killers getaway car. Sa-
pet has been sentenced to 80 years
on conspiracy charges in the slay-
ing.
The jury, in effect, upheld the
defense claim that Alaniz heard
of the murder plot and warned
Floyd, Sr. Of it because of past
favors from Floyd. Alaniz did not
testify, but his wife did. She said
that on the night Of Sept. 8 she
received a telephone call from a
Spanish-speaking person who did
not identity himself. She said the
caller told her to give 'the lawyer"
this message: II am the man that
talked to him Saturday and this
matter is true and it will be to-
night"
Mrs. Alaniz testified that when
she gave her husband the mes
sage he rushed out of the house,
saying it might mean saving a
mans life."
Woven through testimony was
the struggle between PARIS politi-
cal faction and the opposition Free
dom party in Texas four-county
18th Judicial District. The elder
Floyd 10 q Freedom party lead
or.
He testified Alaniz told him pro.
fessional killers were imported
from Mexico to murder him be.
cause of politics.
After young Floyd was killed
Parr issued a public statement thai
he knew nothing about the Staying
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-10-11
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