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Newspaper

Bradenton Herald

Location

Bradenton, Florida, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1927

Page

7

Dr B E Vaughan Palmetto Physician Dies In Tampa

Dr B E Vaughan 53 a Palmetto physician for 18 years died today at a Tampa hospital after a short illness. A University of Kentucky graduate he came from Sedree, Fla. He married Miss Prudence Pollard of Palmetto who died two years ago. Surviving are two daughters Mrs J C McDugald Palmetto and Mrs Shelby Reese Tupelo Miss and three grandchildren Edward McDonald Vaughan and Jessie McDugald. Funeral at 10:30 Friday at Palmetto M E Church Rev W A Fischer officiating with interment in Palmetto cemetery. Wakeman Funeral home in charge. Body lies in state at McDugald home 1712 Bay Street until Friday.

B. E. Vaughan Palmetto Tampa Vaughan University of Kentucky Sedree Prudence Pollard J. C. McDugald Shelby Reese Tupelo Miss

Markets Open With Selective Buying On Wall Street

At New York May 11 selective buying appeared at the market open with demand focused on seasoned dividend shares. United States Steel, American Express, Louisville and Nashville and International Silver moved in blocks while Union Bag and Paper gained. Industrials climbed as top issues recovered and reports of industrial combinations influenced prices.

Wall Street New York United States Steel American Express Louisville Hudson Motors Atchison, New York Central van Sweringen

Traffic officer warns of road damage by dragging items

Sheriff’s Traffic Officer Hutches announces a law forbidding driving on rims or dragging objects to avoid road damage. He cites arrests and widespread unawareness and vows enforcement on the Bradenton to Verna route. A Dixon’s pavilion project at Anna Maria adds a shaded water shelter and plans for night lighting for bathers.

Hutches Verna Dixon Anna Maria

Fletcher Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

G Hansel Fletcher underwent a successful appendicitis operation Tuesday morning at the General hospital and was resting easily this afternoon.

G. Hansel Fletcher General Hospital

Judge Bird Returns to Clearwater

Judge John A. Bird of Pinellas county court has improved enough at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore to return home to Clearwater. Judge W H Tucker presided at the recent county court term in Clearwater during Bird’s absence.

John A. Bird Pinellas County Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Clearwater W. H. Tucker Bird

Murat Re-Signs as Mulberry Band Director

Word from Mulberry states A. L. Murat will continue as director of the Mulberry Boys band, leading a 56 member ensemble for another year. The former Manatee Municipal band director extends his tenure amid local civic support.

Mulberry A. L. Murat Manatee

Mana Tee Crate sets April production record

April production at Mana Tee Crate topped prior records with about half a million fruit and vegetable containers shipped. Overtime at the mill will likely continue into the tomato shipping season.

Manatee Crate Company

Knowles Confined to Home by Illness

Local attorney G. B. Knowles was confined to his home due to illness on Monday and Tuesday, affecting his court and client schedules in the area.

Company L Plans Banquet for Anniversary Night

Company L will hold a banquet on Wednesday night May 18 marking the first anniversary of the local military unit. An interesting program of music and talks is planned with several officers from state organizations as guests, replacing the regular drill for that evening.

Company L

Tarpon Active Off Anna Maria Key

Joseph Reichart of Bartlesville Oklahoma and Anna Maria fished off the Anna Maria docks last evening and hooked a tarpon on a light mackerel outfit. The fish jumped four times before escaping. Spectators estimated the tarpon weighed 35 to 40 pounds.

Joseph Reichart Bartlesville Okla Anna Maria Anna Marie

Visiting Friends Out Manatee River

Little Miss Yolanda Finney of Beau Vue visits in the upper Manatee section staying with Miss Hazel Williams and Miss Marie Williams near Bethany.

Manatee River Yolanda Finney Beau Vue Hazel Marie Williams Bethany Manatee

Large Tarpon Harvest Reported from Boca Grande

W. O. Trombo received a wire from Jerome Fugate stating more than 100 tarpon were caught at Boca Grande the night before with one man landing 14. He urged notification to all sportsmen.

W. O. Trombo Jerome Fugate Boca Grande

Dr. Margaret Pearce Returns From Northern Visit

Dr. Margaret Pearce has returned home after a two months visit in the north. She spent time at Charleston South Carolina and Missouri. The final period was spent in clinical work in Chicago.

Margaret Pearce North Charleston S. C Nitiinde Missouri Chicago

Toll of tornado hits towns as relief aids converge

Debris searches uncover many bodies as funeral rites begin for victims. About 25 will be buried in Strong and Norphiet as Red Cross teams rush disaster relief from nearby camps and St. Louis. Walnut Ridge Mayor says Lawrence County has 700 homeless, mostly white, with temporary shelter in spared buildings.

Strong Norphiet Red Cross St. Louis Breen Tricken J. F. Mearns Walnut Ridge Lawence County Mearis

Ed Flays Coolidge for Urging Congress on Flood Relief

The report notes flood threats along the lower Mississippi and warns that levee breaches could doom the Baton Rouge area. The American Red Cross says the colony fears disaster and may evacuate if levees fail. Senior Surgeon John McMuller cables Washington urging action for relief efforts.

ED Flays Coolidge USAL Congress Rouge Wah Mississippi River American Steel Cross Baton Rouge John McMuller United States Public, Health Department Red Cross Washington

Miami Daily Record Defined By Court

Florida Supreme Court rules the Daily Record of Miami is not a newspaper for statutory purposes. The decision involves a property transfer case against Circuit Judge Rose and questions whether such a publication may serve constructive service notices.

Tallahassee The Daily Record Miami State Supreme Court Rose Joseph Yaeger A. J. Rose Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida Dade County Supreme Court

Lindbergh Arrives in St Louis Ahead of New Flight

Captain Charles A Lindbergh, famed former airmail pilot, lands in St Louis as he plans a New York to Paris flight. He arrived at eight o clock this evening following a stopover yesterday afternoon.

ST. Louis Charles A. Lindbergh Airmail New York Paris

Entire Week Set For Criminal Docket In County Court

County court pursues a full week on the criminal calendar as many cases are disposed. Defendants plead guilty or are found guilty on charges including removing property, carrying liquor, assault, drunkenness, petit larceny, and transporting intoxicants. Bonds and estreatures are set or lifted as cases proceed.

FE. G. Grimes Major Monroe Reuben Oliver Shine Leroy Wetherington T. E.kelley Henry B. Hicks Lucile Bird Noile Joe Reding E. Schmidt Percy Dwinnell A. M. Smith Nole T. Cooper Alfred Williams Elizabeth Juster Robert Jackson Ross Juster John Pohl Albert Pohl Mary Reding Joe Robinson Joe Palmer John Robinson Letha Mathis Lesla Mathis

Atlantic Coast Line Schedule Change O Kd Approved

Florida Railroad Commission approves revised Atlantic Coast Line schedule reducing discontinued trains to three. Trains 150 151 rerouted Ocala to Dunnellon connection. mixed freight service added. Other routings adjusted Jacksonville Ocala Palatka and Wilcox Rochelle Burnett's Lake. Only three services are formally cut.

Tallahassee Florida Railroad Commission Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Florida Convision Ocala R. A. McCranie Homasta Jacknville Palatka Purnetts Lake Cross City Rochelle Lakeland Dunellon High Springs Burnett’s Lake Burnett's Lake Wilcox Jacksonville Perry

Dye Receives Commission as State Attorney

Dewey A. Dye has been commissioned by Governor John W. Martin for a four term as state attorney, succeeding himself. He was endorsed without opposition by county electors at the June 8 primaries and assumed office after Governor’s appointment following G. B. Knowles resignation in September 1925.

Dewey A. Dye John W. Martin Dye G. B. Knowles

Commissioners to Meet in Special Session

The county commissioners will convene a special session Monday at 10 o clock to receive bids for improvements and extensions in the Tampa Gap Drainage district north of Palmetto. Engineer estimates place the project cost near $25,000.

Tampa Gap Palmetto

Gilchrist Class to Meet Friday

Local Gilchrist class members in Tampa invitees to a Friday morning meeting at the Scottish Rite temple to finalize plans for the mid summer Tampa Consistory reunion on June 7 and 8 and discuss an early social gathering of the class.

Gilchrist Tampa

Sarasota Criminal Calendar Cleared After Heavy Docket

The Sarasota circuit court under Judge W. T. Harrison and State's Dewey A. Dye cleared the criminal calendar yesterday. The court now works on the civil docket with cases through May 27. It was the heaviest criminal and civil calendar in the county's history and all murder trials resulted in convictions. Indications suggest this was the last term in the present two county judicial district.

Circuit Court W. T. Harrison Dewey A. Dye Dye Sarasota County

Osteopaths Convene in Miami Leads Program at Columbus Hotel

Dr. Emory Pierce departs tonight for a three day session of the State Society of Osteopaths in Miami. The convention program includes top osteopaths from across the United States and will be held at the Columbus hotel.

Emory Pierce Miami State Society of Osteopaths United States Columbus Hotel

Ford and Rowe Return from Coral Gables

Judge N. Dwight Ford and A. B. Rowe have returned from Coral Gables where they spent several days on legal business.

Ford Rowe East Coast N. Dwight Ford A. B. Rowe Coral Gables

Legion Luncheon Club to Meet at Hotel Dixie Grande

The Legion Luncheon Club will meet at 12 30 pm tomorrow at the Hotel Dixie Grande for its weekly luncheon session. A program will be rendered and all veterans are cordially invited to attend.

Legion Hotel Dixie Grande

Miss E Rhodes Leaves for Black Mountain Summer

Miss E Rhodes and her mother depart this morning on the Atlantic Coast Line for Black Mountain North Carolina to spend the summer. The pair travel together for the seasonal visit.

Miss E. Rhodes Atlantic Coast Line Black Mountain North Carolina Miss Rhodes

Power Company Girls in Punta Gorda

Sunshine Service club girls of the Florida Power and Light Company toured Pun ta Gorda as representatives on the National Electric Light Association women’s committee. The party included Mabel Jordan Mrs L R Smoak Beatrice Taylor Gertrude Todd and Eugenia Brooks.

Sunshine Service Club Florida Power and Light Company Punta Gorda National Electric Light Association Mabel Jordan L. R. Smoak Beatrice Taylor Gertrude Todd Eugenia Brooks

Flight to Paris Planned Amid Nungesser Coli Uncertainty

In New York on May 11 AP reports Bellanca monoplane Columbia owners planned a dawn Saturday departure for a 3,800 mile return flight to Paris. Amid missing Nungesser and Coli, Ambassador Herrick warned such a flight could cause misunderstanding in France and instructed weather checks and instrument sealing before takeoff.

New York Ambassador Herrick Paris Nungesser Coli France Columbia Today North Atlantic Nun- Lesser United States Herrick State Department America

Judge Assigned In Tallahassee Case

Judge W. W. Wright of the twenty third judicial circuit was assigned by Governor Martin to preside in Tallahassee Friday over the Florida county versus J T Nasworth and the Citizens Bank of Tallahassee due to the vacancy left by Judge E C ve.

Tallahassee W. W. Wright Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit Martin of Florida J. T. Nasworth Citizens Bank of

Frog Eye Light Response Triggers Measurable Current

Observation shows frog eyes emit an electric current when exposed to candlelight, detectable with a galvanometer. The finding suggests a light-induced bioelectric response in amphibian tissue and may inform studies of photoreception mechanisms.

Jury Guards Guard Paul Kelly Trial in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles on May 11, the jury of nine women and three men was kept under guard as cross examination of A F Wagner began. Wagner, the county autopsy surgeon and key state witness, testified Raymond died of pneumonia following hemorrhage from blunt force. The trial centers on Kelly accused of murdering Ray Raymond after a fight at the Raymond home linked to Dorothy Raymond.

Los Angeles A. F. Wagner Paul Kelly Ray Raymond Wagner Raymond Kelly Dorothy Raymond Ray

Poplar Bluff Plans Rebuilding After Tornado

Missouri town officials and Mayor John W. Berryma launched plans for a greater Poplar Bluff after a tornado disaster. Governor Sam A. Baker visited, promising the town will rise again. Death toll stood at eighty with about 350 Injured, 100 seriously, as Red Cross and relief work organized. Debris cleanup in the business district continued while graves were dug.

Poplar Bluff John W. Berryma Sam A. Baker Red Cross

Brooks obituary note near Austell funeral services

J. L. Brooks dies with services arranged by Turner Funeral Home. Remains to be sent to Atlanta for burial. Funeral services planned for Friday in Austell. Mrs Brooks and Mrs J Lem Satter, both white, to accompany the remains.

Pace One Atlanta Turner Funeral Home Austell Brooks J. Lem Satter White Emai

New Bill Charges City Fraud in Palm Beach

A bill of information charges conspiracy to defraud the city of 200000 by padded bills. Defendants include former city manager C A Bingham and associates T B Henry H J Daugherty B A Lopez and T R Martin. Judge Hartridge indicated the original bill had defects. trial opens May 19.

West Palm Beach Fla C. A. Bingham They Lima Watertown T. B. Henry H. J. Daugherty B. A. Lopez T. R. Martin A. G. Hartridge

Local salesman leaps to death from bridge in Washington

Josef S. Herman, a Washington salesman, waved to motorists then jumped from the Connecticut Avenue bridge entering Rock Creek Park. He fell more than 100 feet to the ground in an apparent suicide act early today.

Washington Josef S. Herman Connecticut Avenue Rock Creek Park

Pineapple Shipments From Havana Dominate Immense Cuban Crop

Three thousand five hundred carloads of pineapples from Havana have been handled through Key West in the last year as Cuba reports an enormous crop this season. the arrival indicates strong trade activity and growing fruit exports from the Caribbean market.

Key West Fia Havana

Florida Garden Clubs Organized in Daytona Beach

Thirty two garden clubs were organized in Daytona Beach Florida this week. The event brought together members from Fteen cerlhads and other groups as part of a statewide gardening initiative.

Daytona Beach Florida

Florida Garden Clubs Endorse Forestry Bill At Meeting

At a state federation meeting Florida Garden Clubs officers announced six clubs are affiliated with the federation and discussed endorsement of a forestry bill.

Florida Federation of Garden Clubs

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Dr. Vaughan of Florida State Marketing Bureau Bradenton Dixon Beach Fletcher Judge Bird Murat Miami Daily Record Judge Tucker M. Thomas Rudolph Yarbough Lance Simmons A. R. Oldham O. K.d Sarasota Power Company Girls J. L. Brooks Thomas’ Pharmacy Manatee Ave 18Th St A. L. Merrifield CO No. 12Th Street Worelands Mactonsia Wen Adkete ZMOME Carrie del Monte PEAS United Markets Palmetto State Bank John A. Reed Gas Co A. J. Lawlor, Mgr
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