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March 18, 1943
The Brooksville Journal
Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida
What is this article about?
In Pensacola, Florida, Senator Philip D. Beall was honored as president-designate of the State Senate at a banquet attended by Governor Holland, cabinet members, and legislators. A plaque was presented by the Young Democrats of Escambia County.
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PRESIDENT-DESIGNATE OF STATE SENATE IS HONORED AT PENSACOLA
Pensacola, March 17— (FNS)— Pensacola virtually became the capital of Florida last week when Governor Holland, all members of his cabinet, many members of the "little cabinet" and a large group of legislators joined with the Young Democrats of Escambia county to pay tribute to Senator Philip D. Beall, president-designate of the State Senate.
A plaque to Escambia county's "outstanding Democrat and Citizen" was presented to the distinguished solon by Roy Mason, president of the Young Democratic Club at a banquet staged in his honor. Judge Ernest E. Mason acted as toast master and Governor Holland was the principal speaker.
Among the distinguished guests in attendance at the affair were Governor and Mrs. Holland, Richard Simpson, Speaker of the House; Secretary of State R. A. Gray, State Treasurer Ed Larson, Comptroller J. M. Lee, Supt. of Public Instruction Colin English, Commissioner of Agriculture Nathan Mayo, Chairman Thomas L. Johnson, of the State Road Department, and J. J. Gilliam, Director of Public Safety.
Pensacola, March 17— (FNS)— Pensacola virtually became the capital of Florida last week when Governor Holland, all members of his cabinet, many members of the "little cabinet" and a large group of legislators joined with the Young Democrats of Escambia county to pay tribute to Senator Philip D. Beall, president-designate of the State Senate.
A plaque to Escambia county's "outstanding Democrat and Citizen" was presented to the distinguished solon by Roy Mason, president of the Young Democratic Club at a banquet staged in his honor. Judge Ernest E. Mason acted as toast master and Governor Holland was the principal speaker.
Among the distinguished guests in attendance at the affair were Governor and Mrs. Holland, Richard Simpson, Speaker of the House; Secretary of State R. A. Gray, State Treasurer Ed Larson, Comptroller J. M. Lee, Supt. of Public Instruction Colin English, Commissioner of Agriculture Nathan Mayo, Chairman Thomas L. Johnson, of the State Road Department, and J. J. Gilliam, Director of Public Safety.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political Honor
Ceremonial Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Senate President Designate
Tribute Banquet
Pensacola Honor
Governor Holland
Young Democrats
What entities or persons were involved?
Philip D. Beall
Governor Holland
Roy Mason
Ernest E. Mason
Richard Simpson
R. A. Gray
Ed Larson
J. M. Lee
Colin English
Nathan Mayo
Thomas L. Johnson
J. J. Gilliam
Where did it happen?
Pensacola, Florida
Story Details
Key Persons
Philip D. Beall
Governor Holland
Roy Mason
Ernest E. Mason
Richard Simpson
R. A. Gray
Ed Larson
J. M. Lee
Colin English
Nathan Mayo
Thomas L. Johnson
J. J. Gilliam
Location
Pensacola, Florida
Event Date
March 17 (Last Week)
Story Details
Pensacola hosted a tribute banquet for Senator Philip D. Beall, president-designate of the State Senate, attended by Governor Holland and state officials. A plaque was presented by the Young Democrats, with Governor Holland as principal speaker.