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− | '''Club Rumboogie''' was a private club, operated by the "Everready Social Club," located at 509 East [[Salamanca Street]] in the [[Hawkshaw]] neighborhood | + | '''Club Rumboogie''' was a private club, operated by the "Everready Social Club," located at 509 East [[Salamanca Street]] in the [[Hawkshaw]] neighborhood. |
In 1960, 17 members of the club were charged with disturbing the peace. Judge [[William C. Jones]] ruled that the mere presence of 17 black Pensacolians at the club didn't constitute disturbing the peace, and dismissed the charges.<ref>"Ever Ready Social Club Has Ready Court Answer." ''Pensacola Journal.'' 16 June 1960.</ref> | In 1960, 17 members of the club were charged with disturbing the peace. Judge [[William C. Jones]] ruled that the mere presence of 17 black Pensacolians at the club didn't constitute disturbing the peace, and dismissed the charges.<ref>"Ever Ready Social Club Has Ready Court Answer." ''Pensacola Journal.'' 16 June 1960.</ref> |