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Newspaper
Bradenton Herald
Location
Bradenton, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1927
Page
5
The Louisville and Nashville railroad will discontinue its New Orleans to Jacksonville limited from May 1 until next winter. The winter season train connected with the Seaboard Air Line at River Junction and operated only during the winter season.
French postal authorities establish a re telegram system that reproduces the sender signature at the end of each message, adding a formal authentication measure to telegrams.
The second quarterly meeting of the Southwest Association convened at Terra Ceia Baptist Church led by associational superintendent Mrs. J. A. Lamb. The morning and afternoon programs featured reports, devotions, and music by local societies including Bee Ridge Palmetto Manatee and Sarasota with speeches on prayer and G A work. 125 attendees heard talks by Mrs. J. B. Armstrong Mrs. A. E. Perry Mrs. S. L. Long and others.
Reid Curry, Tampa businessman, told Winter Haven chamber members that closer cooperation among Florida citrus users is essential to avert ultimate destruction of the industry. The Seminole Indians of Florida have recently rejected American citizenship and chosen to live on government lands.
London author Mollie Pain Downes, 21, announces engagement to a 23 year old. She argues ideal marriage ages 21 for women and 23 for men, while her column discusses societal pressures on marriage and work, including Bridge playing and gender roles, with references to Struthers Burt and Margaret Culkins.
American Legion Luncheon at 12 80 at Disse Grande Hotel. Palmetto Kiwanis Luncheon at Oaks Hotel Palmetto at 12 30. Catholic Women’s Social Club meeting 2 30 Parish House. Osceola Chapter DAR at 2 30 at Mrs Frank Markham’s home. American Legion Auxiliary meet at 6 at First Methodist Church. May Day Party at G S Warner home at 6 p m by W T U of Palma Sola. 6 Supper at 7 at Pirot Presbyterian for Troop 7 Boy Scouts and parents.
Mrs Charles Rogers entertained with a bridge luncheon at her Manatee River Riverview Boulevard home. Miss Janet Barney and Miss Betty Ann Barney assisted in serving. Seven tables were set for bridge after luncheon. high score prize went to Mrs Warren Curry, second prize to Mrs Raymond Balls, and the cut prize to Mrs E P Green Jr. Several local, Tampa and Sarasota guests attended.
Ocala council may accept a Florida Power Corporation offer of 400000 dollars in cash for the electric light and power plant. A 10000 dollar good faith check accompanied the bid, presented at a city meeting.
Miss Genevieve Fitzmaurice left last week for Colum bia South Carolina after a visit with her sister Mrs John Boling. Mr and Mrs W A Manning and Mr and Mrs T A Stewart motored to St Petersburg Sunday. Mrs Chandler Maley returned from Atlanta where she attended the Metropolitan Grand Opera. J E Dancanson and Dr H McDermid and baby of Okeechobee are at the Dixie Grande hotel for a few days. Mrs Arch Cassidy Jr of Sarasota and her guest Miss Josephine Thompson of Shelbyville Tenn were guests of Mrs Cassidy's mother Mrs T S McCoy. Mr and Mrs George H Hollister of Tampa, formerly of Sioux City Iowa, are guests in Bradenton today of Dr and Mrs H C Miller. Stephen wan leff left for Danville Indiana and will return soon. Mrs Badger has been visiting her parents there for several weeks. Mr and Mrs F E Richardson of Martinsville Virginia are staying several days at the Dixie Grande hotel. R P Clack of Tampa was with friends in Bradenton Tuesday. C W Everett of Jacksonville and S J Everett of Lake Wales were in Bradenton Tuesday. W D Robinson of Tampa is a guest at the Dixie Grande hotel in Bradenton today.
Miss Mary Garrett daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Garrett married Joel Henry son of Mr and Mrs T A Henry on Saturday afternoon at 3 30 o clock before Judge W H er. They left for Lake Park for a short wedding trip then will reside in Bradenton.
An advertisement claims Vinol rebuilds strength after surgery, with Mrs. B. Wager praising improved health. The iron and cod liver formula is said to boost appetite, sleep, and energy within a week, backed by 25 years of use for run-down adults and sickly children at Lloyd Drug Store.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist church held its monthly meeting at the church. Mrs Stevens led a devotional after songs. reports from secretary treasurer and circles were praised. President J H Johnson spoke of a visit to Arcadia orphanage and gift to be sent. Members urged to attend the Southwest Associational meeting at Terra Ceia Tuesday.
A Rusian village of Kholuy began mass producing ikons two centuries ago. By routing ikon pieces through about 100 hands the studios could turn out roughly 2,000,000 icons annually.
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