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Congressman Paul Rogers with two others, 1956
State Congressman Paul Rogers shakes hands with Stuart businessman, Max Auerbach, congratulating him after his installation as the Stuart Chamber of Commerce president. Photographer and former mayor of Stuart, Ernest Tyner stands to the right of the congressman and served as the outgoing Chamber of Commerce president. The swearing in ceremony was held at the Stuart Civic Center on September 24, 1956. -
Kanner family portrait, 1943
Kanner parents Charles and Pauline Kanner and their children, on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary in Sanford, Fla. Front row: Pauline Hershcowitz Kanner (1875-1954) and Charles Kanner (1873-1944). Back row: Stuart judge Abram Otto "A.O." Kanner (1893-1967), Anna Kanner Samuel (b. 1909), Dr. Harry Kanner (1895-1983), Ruth Kanner (b. 1899), and Israel Herman Kanner (1901-1953). A.O. Kanner came to Martin County in 1925. He was state attorney of 21st Judicial Circuit; attorney for the City of Stuart, for Martin County; he served in the Florida Legislature for five terms and state senate for two terms. He then served as a judge until his retirement in 1964. -
Former House Speaker Evans Crary with family members during portrait unveiling ceremony, 1959
Crary family at the unveiling ceremony for the portrait of Evans Crary Sr. Crary was a Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives. The portrait was painted by Pompano artist Hugh Walter and was one of 14 unveiled at that time. Crary served as a Stuart city judge 1930 to 1936, was elected to the Florida House in 1936, became Speaker in 1945, and served in the Florida Senate 1946 to 1954. He also established a successful law office, Crary, Crary, and Crary, with his sons. Left to right: Evans Crary Jr. (1930-2024), Talley McKewin Crary (1905-2002), Evans Crary Jr.'s son Larry, Evans Crary Sr. (1905-1968), and Evans Crary Jr.'s wife Marilyn Overby Crary (1931-1995). -
O.D. Hataway and Congressman Paul G. Rogers, c. 1965
O.D. Hataway and congressman Paul G. Rogers. -
Indiantown welcomes Florida, c. 1965
Three men in front of a sign: "Indiantown welcomes Florida ?" Eugene "Timer" Powers (1937-1992) in middle. Powers established Indiantown Gas Company in 1960, was on the board of the South Florida Water Management District, and was a Martin County commissioner. -
Dedication of the Indiantown post office, 1964
Congressman Paul Rogers and Postmaster George E. Jordan with flag from Washington D.C. at dedication of new post office in Indiantown, 10 October 1964.