Palmetto Back Flower Show Sponsors Voted
The Oaks hotel was chosen to sponsor a Palmetto flower show in March while the legislature discussed renaming Green bridge but took no action. Visitors included M H Dorsett Tampa O W Shelton Bra lenton and W L Vanderburg Jacksonville. Attendance prize went to W S Evans and E E Mason is a furnish next week's prize. A musical program by Mrs W Hunt and Mrs A H Payne was presented. Planning for next week is by A B Rowe and J D Ruggles.
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W. Hunt
A. H. Payne
A. B. Rowe
J. D. Ruggles
Everglades Drainage Bill Faces Unfavorable House Review
A heated debate over the Everglades drainage project pits Miami leaders and the governor against critics who warn against marketing drained lands. The committee now returns an unfavorable report, with the bill advancing before the house and senate in upcoming sessions.
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H. 5. Wheeler
Opalocka
Charles W. Helser
Miami Chamber of Commerce
James Donn
Miami
Graham
Martin
Helm
Everglades
Dade County
Jenings
Everglades Drainage District
House
Senate
Florida Corporations Protest High Tension Lines
In Tallahassee a Florida corporation wrote to the Railroad Commission condemning high powered lines near its territory. The letter notes the circuits impede their operation and the commission has received similar complaints from other sources.
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Tallahassee
Florida “A Corporation
Florida Railroad Commission
UF students initiated into L Apache social group
Eight University of Florida students were initiated into L Apache, a social organization, naming Cyri Pogue AB Eddy St Petersburg Rudy Helveston Jacksonville Marion Martin Tampa Sam Byrd Sanford Billy Fisher Pensacola Dutch Stanley Ocala and Angus McKinnon Marianna. Planes crash in London as two aircraft collide overhead, four occupants killed.
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University OF Florida
Cyri Pogue
Eg AB Eddy
St. Petersburg
Rudy Helveston
Jacksonville
Marion Martin
Tampa
Sam Byrd
Sanford
Billy Fisher
Pensacola
Dutch Stanley Ocala
Angus McKinnon
Marianna
Accord Report to State Department Mentioned
A report to the state department references accord terms and status. No clear names, dates, or places are provided in the readable text. Further context from the article would identify involved parties and stakes.
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State Partment
Goldsmith confined to home by illness
R L Goldsmith a general delivery clerk at the post office has been confined to his home all week by illness and is slowly improving. The Civic league will meet Friday night at eight o'clock at Recreation hall with several matters scheduled for discussion. A committee of the Manatee Luncheon club B Corbett C F Armstrong and D L Thorpe will lead a drive to add new members as the club grows from 25. C C Morgan and John Glazier will arrange the program for the next meeting in two weeks to be held on the Palm cafe second floor with a piano and privacy. Clark of Manatee was arrested by Deputy Sheriff C J Hutches on a charge of operating a touring car with a truck license and will face county court on or before the May 9 term.
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Civic League
Recreation Hall
B. Corbett
C. F. Armstrong
D. L. Thorpe
Manatee
C. C. Morgan
John Glazier
Palm Cafe
Clark
C. J Hutches
Manatee 100 Percent Club Pushes River Bridge Name Change
Members petition the legislature to rename the Green bridge the Manatee River bridge and wire Representatives H. P. Perry and Wallace Tervin urging passage of the measure and praising their introduction of it.
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Manatee
Carrier On Vacation In Home State
W. P. Leach, a local post office carrier, is spending a two week vacation visiting his Georgia hometown. He writes friends he is having the time of his life.
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W. P. Leach
Georgia
Revival Tent Series at Samoset Baptist Church
The Samoset Baptist Church begins a revival in a large tent starting Sunday at 1 a.m. Rev Reeder and Rev Durant lead the services. Sunday school will also be conducted in the tent during the revival.
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Samoset Baptist Church
Reeder
Durant
Bra denton Lions Club Meets Friday at Dixie Grande
The Bra denton Lions Club holds its weekly session Friday at 12 15 pm at the Dixie Grande. The meeting promises an engaging program with live topics slated for discussion.
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Bradenton Lions’ Club
Dixie Grande
Obituary of Richard H. Bennett 70 Bushnell Resident
Richard H. Bennett aged 70 died at 4 15 this morning at his daughter Mrs Mar Curry’s home in Manatee while visiting Palmetto He leaves four sons Henry Bennett of Wauchula Charles Bennett of Palmetto and Richard and Albert Bennett of Bushnell along with five daughters and thirty six grandchildren The body was shipped today via Seaboard to Bushnell for interment Wakeman Funeral Home handled arrangements
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Richard &. Bennett
Richard H. Bennett
Mar. Curry
Manate
Bushnell
Palmetto
Henry Bennett
Wauchula
Charles Bennett
Richard
Albert Bennett
Seaboard
Wakeman Funeral Home
Americans Safe After Train Attack in Jalisco
Survivors report that five to seven Americans were aboard the burned passenger train near Mexico City in Jalisco. None were injured in the attack attributed to rebels or bandits.
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Mexico City
Jalisco
New Management at The Town Book Store Opens Evenings
Bradenton Bank & Trust Building hosts a bookseller under new management with many new titles already on shelves. Store will stay open three evenings weekly to serve customers in the Bradenton area.
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Bradenton Bank & Trust Bidgith
Library Hours for Winter Season
The Carnegie Library opens daily from 10 p.m. to 6 p.m. with Saturday hours extended to 9 p.m. The notice outlines winter season access for the public.
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Carnegie Library
Parcel Post Clerk Improves After Wheel Collision
F. W. Fix, a parcel post window clerk at the post office, was knocked from his wheel in a collision with an auto. He is improving nicely and hopes to resume duties soon. A bruised shoulder troubles him more than the scalp wound.
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F. W. Fix
Lassiters Manage Jiffy Toast on Eleventh Street
Mr and Mrs C C Lassiter of Ft Myers formerly with the Princess Pat restaurant take over management of the Jiffy Toast and Sandwich shop on Eleventh street. The shop is owned by C G Curtis.
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C. C. Lassiter
Ft. Myers
Princess Pat Restaurant
Eleventh Street
C. G. Curtis
Northern Contracting builds Manatee school house
The new handsome school building erected by Northern Contracting company at Manatee will be completed this week. It lies south of the old structure and will soon be ready for use.
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Northern Contracting Company
Manatee
Revival at Manatee Methodist Church Draws Large Crowds
The Manatee Methodist revival continues with 3 PM Bible reading by Bob Arnau on The Keeping Power. Tonight he addresses The Most Destructive Thing in the World as great singing fills the service and worshippers attend in strong numbers.
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Manatee Methodist Church
Bob Arnau
Arkwright Wins Southern Gas Association Presidency
Preston S. Arkwright of Atlanta was chosen president of the Southern Gas Association at its annual convention in Atlanta. Jacksonville was named next meeting site. Other officers include Roy A. Ziegler first vice president F F Kane second vice president and John P. Connally secretary treasurer. New and continuing directors were elected from Baltimore St Augustine Savannah Key West Atlanta Augusta Charlotte and other cities.
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Atlanta
Preston S. Arkwright
Jacksonville
Southern Gas Associations
Roy A. Ziegler
F. F. Kane
Memphis
John P. Connally
Charleston
Arkwright
A. E. Merchant
New Orleans
Georgia Power Company
E Dickey
Baltimore
J. J. Jackson
St. Augustine
Fla
D. P. Levan
Savannah
San Brown
Key West
R. C. Hoffman
A. D D. Whittaker
C. H. Crawford
Augusta
S. L. Buckert
Charlotte
Bank of Japan discusses moratorium during urgent Tokyo meeting
Tokyo banks face runs as the Bank of Japan holds an urgent morning meeting on a possible moratorium. The premier then calls top bankers to the official residence for a conference as government seeks to restore confidence amid a serious financial situation.
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Tokyo
Bank of Japan
Sagpen
Bank of England Lowers Rate Amid Policy Move
London reports the Bank of England cut its key rate from 5 to 12 per cent today in a surprising policy shift. The move affects lending costs and financial markets, with officials signaling continued vigilance on inflation and demand.
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London
Bank of England
Markets Open With Modest Gains and Broad Activity
Stocks fluctuated with fractional changes at the open led by Southwestern railroads and Texas and Pacific rising over three points to new peaks. GM also hit a record around 199 while United States Steel and independents fell. Oil and utilities spurred late gains as Rodman and Coca Cola neared notable levels and currency moves in yen influenced exchanges.
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New York
Southwestern
Texas and Pacific
General Motors
United States Steel
Rod ‘Sland
Coca Cola
Union Pacific
Houston Oil
General Asphalt
du Pont
R. H. Macy
Tobacco Products
Kelly Springfield Tire Commercial Solvents
Colorado
Jacksonville Wholesale Market Quotes Update
Jacksonville April 21. AP report from the Florida State Marketing Bureau lists current conditions and quotations for the wholesale market. Supplies of all miscellaneous items are noted, with price ranges and availability across categories.
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Jacksonville
Florida State Marketing Bureau
Giants Among Florida Deer In Pre-Legislative Display
In the Florida sun a colossal deer antler is showcased in the State Game Commission office. The 65 inch wide antlers and 27 and a quarter inch length were found in Gulf county Willis swamp by Roy Gaskin and sent to the game department. Sportsmen say it may be a cross between native deer and St Vincent's island herds.
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Tallahassee
Florida
J. B. Royal
Gulf County
Willis Swamp
Roy Gaskin
Game Department
St. Vincent's Island
Solons Enjoy Golf as Florida Legislature Opens
Florida lawmakers in session at Tallahassee will have golf available as the Tallahassee Country Club invites the legislators to use its course. Club directors approved a resolution offering access to what they call the state’s most beautiful fairway and green.
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Tallahassee
Florida
Florida Vegetables Demand and Prices in Market Report
Moderate demand for vegetables with listed Florida prices in crates and bushels. Beans 7-8 bushels hampers at 200 to 225. cabbage crates 200-250. celery crates 3s and 4s at 225-275. eggplant crates fancy 350-400. peppers crates fancy 200-250. tomatoes 6s fancy count 250-275. potatoes square bushel crates 1s 225-250. Eggs fresh infertile white per dozen 30 cents.
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Florida
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