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Public landfill, 1954
Published in the Stuart News (28 Jan 1954) with caption "… [County commissioner Charles Leighton (left) and county road superintendent, T. R. Hellier] inspect one of the holes dug for dumping of trash. When it is filled to a given level it will be covered over and graded and dumpings will shift to another of the series of holes that may be seen in the background." -
Public landfill, 1954
Commissioner Charles Leighton (left) surveys the newly revamped public landfill on SR 76 in Indiantown with the county road superintendent, T. R. Hellier. Published in the Stuart News (28 Jan 1954). According to the newspaper, Martin County took over operation of the city landfill in October of 1953 and made changes to improve the overall look and sanitation of the dump. -
Stanley Kitching, 1955
Portrait of Stanley Kitching. Kitching was an early merchant in Stuart and served the city as both a mayor and city commissioner. He was instrumental in establishing the St. Lucie Yacht Club in 1916 and served as its first Commodore. Published in the Stuart News (9 Jan 1964) -
New officers at Chamber of Commerce, 1948
Published in the Stuart News (11 Nov 1948) with a caption reading "The 1949 officers of the Martin County Chamber of Commerce...introduced simultaneously to the audience at their installation...meeting when Senator Claude Pepper spoke at the Civic Center...Wednesday night. From left to right, they are Grover King, director...Earl G. Knoll, director; George Hironimus, director; Arthur Dehon, 2nd vice-president; J. C. Leslie, director; Roy S. States, 1st vice-president; A. S. Blair, president; David B. Irons, Jr., treasurer; C. W. Moore, director; Jack Saunderson, secretary, and Herbert Rice, director." Poor copy. -
Phil W. Pence, 1952
Studio portrait of Phil W. Pence, who served as Stuart Mayor from 1944 to 1946. Pence was also elected to Stuart's city commission from 1942 through 1948. Published in the Stuart News (8 May 1952) -
L. C. Kickliter, c. 1955
Studio portrait of Lacy C. Kickliter, who served as the tax collector for Martin County for over thirty years. Published in the Stuart News (7 Feb 1952).Tags Municipal officials -
Ed Menninger Jr., 1959
Studio portrait of Edwin Menninger Jr., who served as a Stuart city commissioner and participated in several local civic clubs, including the Stuart Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis Club. Published in the Stuart News (6 Sep 1962)Tags Municipal officials -
Irving Kanarek, 1952
Studio portrait of Irving Kanarek, co-owner of Stuart Department Store and former city commissioner and mayor of Stuart. Published in the Stuart News (14 Oct 1954). -
Martin County Superintendent with new teachers, 1958
Martin County school superintendent, Thomas L. Crook (far left) stands with new teachers in front of Martin County High School. Published in the Stuart News (28 Aug 1958) with the caption: "New teachers for Martin County schools pose for their first official picture. Left to right: front row are Mrs. Sarah W. Alvarez, Ray A. Beloin, Mrs. Minnie Lee Wells, Mrs. Amy H. Frary, Second row: County Superintendent Crook, Terry Austin, Lorraine Monroe, Kathryn V. Sweatt, Shelby Martin, Jacqueline B. Bouder, Lucille C. Grecco, Mrs. Joan E. Lorenz. Back row: Dorothy K. Landis, Robert D. Greer, Mary R. Martenis, Mrs. Dorothy M. Fritz, Mrs. Jean Wallace, and John M. Wilson." -
Tom L. Crook, 1959
Studio portrait of Thomas L. Crook. Crook worked in the Martin County school system for 35 years, serving as a principal, coach, and as superintendent from 1956 through 1967. Published in the 1959 Martin County High School yearbook.