Sermon Inspires Manatee County High School Graduates
Dr. W A Williams of the Episcopal church delivered the baccalaureate sermon to Manatee County High School graduates at the Baptist church. The building was full and the address stressed character and service to God, urging students to excel in small tasks to master larger ones, as caps and gowns marked the occasion.
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W. A. Wiliams
Episcopal Church
Manatee County
Baptist Church
Dorris
Martha
Aldrich
Leo Henry Armestrong
Evangeline Marie Barker
Helen Beasley
Graham Evans Harberson
Helen Grave H Menderton
Frank Hine
Annie Evaline Huefford
Serena Kathyn Jennings
Margaret Winifred Jones
Serena Johnson
Robo Edward Johnson
Hampton Hoge Cat
Daniel King
Achat Shields Kramer
Virginia Grave Lowe
Percy S. Lends
D. Brainerd Legters
Mary MecDaniel
Madelyn Ilds McDuffie
Mary Eileen McGehee
Hazel Finney Musick
Arthur L. Neff
Sarah Camp Noerfleet
Robert W. Osberne Elsie
Oraine Palmer
Markets Rise on Strong Demand Across Sectors in New York
Buying orders from outside sources pushed stocks to new year highs at the open. Western Maryland and International Nickel hit new tops, United States Steel neared its record, with utilities, motors, and transportation issues also rising. Foreign exchange opened steady as a broad market advance followed last week’s gains.
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New York
Maryland
International Nickel
United States Steel
Popular Motors
Western Marsland
Pere Marquette
Brooklyn Union Gas
International Harvester
Rock Island
Lindbergh
Wright Aeronautical
General Motors
Chrysler
Colorado Fuel
Republic
Bridge paving progress on Manatee River span
Weather permitting crews laying asphalt on the roadway of the new million dollar state bridge across the Manatee River expect to complete work by Friday. W N Lathrop, chairman of the opening celebration committee, says travel could begin around June 5. The date shift comes after state road department engineers reviewed specifications and construction.
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Manatee River
W. N. Lathrop
Robert Small Dies Renowned Writer at 49
Robert T. Small, 49, noted writer and AP Southern division superintendent, died in his sleep at a hotel in Many, Washington. He authored stories for the Consolidated Press Association and prominent papers, including the Washington Post and Philadelphia Ledger, and gained attention after reporting the U S fleet's world voyage.
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Washington
Robert T. Small
Associated Press
Consolidated Press Association
Washington Post
the Star
Philadelphia Ledger
Kel Vpen
Small
Associated Freas
Fossil Elephant Remains Mounted at Amherst College
Fossilized remains of an elephant believed to be 25 000 years old were mounted at the Amherst Massachusetts geology department by Dr F B Loomis head of the department. Photographs of the 12 foot high animal were received by State Geologist Herman Gunter. The Jefferson Mammoth was found in 1925 near Melbourne by C P Singleton who drew Dr Loomis into the dig with Dr J W Gidley of the US National Museum. The skeleton lay in the Melbourne chamber of commerce before Loomis mounted it with plaster for missing parts.
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Lahassee
Florida
Department T Geology
Amherst
Mass
F. B. Loomis
Herman Gunter
Melbourne
C. P. Singleton
Loomis
J. W. Gidley
U. S. National Museum
Melbourne Chamber of Commerce
Florida Fertilizer Firms Lead Sulfuric Acid Output
A Commerce Department census shows six Florida establishments produced sulfuric acid and superphosphate in late 1926. From July to December 1926 fertilizer makers nationwide produced 310 82d tons of sulfuric acid and 1 805 691 tons of fertilizer phosphate containing 30 613 000 units of available acid in the United States.
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Washington
Florida
United States Department of Commerce
Department
United States
Interstate Commerce probes livestock rates in southeast and west
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered investigations into livestock shipping rates across the southeast and western regions. Hearings will be held in Montgomery Alabama on July 27 and Louisville Kentucky on August 1. The panel aims to craft a comprehensive new rate basis for southeastern territory.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Montgomery
Ala
Louiisville
Escambia County Schools Standardized by State Agencies
The state department of public instruction has standardized ten elementary schools in Escambia county and the state supervisor of high schools has standardized four high schools, according to recently issued lists.
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Pensacola
Escambia County
State Department of Public Instructions
State Supervisor of
Credit for Wearing a New Suit Sparks Social Talk
A brief notes that people wearing new suits often attract remarks and questions about why they dress up. It highlights social expectations and personal choice without naming individuals or places.
Tarpon Tournament Invites Herald for Bradenton Event
The Herald received an invitation for its employer to join the Second National Tarpon tournament led by the Venice Tarpon club from June 4 to 25. The article also notes a $200,000 Bradenton travertine quarry venture attracting attention, plus upcoming chamber events at the Dixie Grande with a dinner and business session.
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The
Herald
Venice
Pace Greer vacation trip to Greenville Kentucky
Paul Pace and David Greer plan a two weeks trip starting Thursday to Greenville Kentucky. Mrs Pace has spent three weeks visiting home folks and will accompany them home.
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Paul Pace
David Greer
Greenville
Mrs. Pace
Radio Class Earns Progress Under Recreation Sponsor
The Radio class for boys, sponsored by the Recreation Association and directed by Kline Whitaker, meets from 11 to noon on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Recreation building. New members join daily as instruction in radio is given along with electricity courses.
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The
Recreation Association
Kline Whitaker
Recreation Building
Whitaker
Dixon's Pavilion to Hold Weekly Thursday Dances
Dixon's Pavilion announces weekly Thursday dances in response to requests from Bradenton Manatee and Palmetto residents. Ballroom numbers will be provided and the opening event features the Black Hawks as the music.
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Bradenton
Manatee
Palmetto
Dixon's Pavilion
Black Hawks
Winter visitors to leave tomorrow
Allcock, who has been spending the winter in Manatee, will depart tomorrow by Seaboard Air Line for Herkimer New York. Miss Edith Allcock, who has shared the winter in Manatee with her father, will accompany him north.
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Allcock
Manatee
Seaboard Air Line
Herkimer
New York
Edith Allcock
Meeting Called for Tuesday Night on Bible Work in Public Schools
A meeting of all interested in Bible work in the public schools is set for Tuesday night at eight o'clock in the Baptist church. The work was introduced this term and has proved satisfactory. Arrangements for next year's work will be outlined.
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Baptist Church
Florida West Coast Teachers Institute Dates Set
The Florida West Coast Teachers Association will hold its annual institute at Hillsborough High School auditorium on October 14 and 15. Last year’s president was B. D. Gullett, who led the organization.
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Florida West Coast Teachers’ Association
Manatee
Pinellas
Hillsborough
Sarasota Counties
Hillsborough High School
B. D. Gullett
Fire crews battle woods fire near Seminole Park
The fire department was called at 1 o'clock this afternoon to Seminole Park where a woods fire threatened nearby buildings. Crews responded quickly and no damage was reported.
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Seminole Park
Mrs Lindbergh Praises French Welcome After Flight
Mrs. Charles Lindbergh, at Cass Technical High School, recalls her son’s transcontinental flight and credits him for the feat while expressing gratitude for the warm reception in Paris. She notes concern over possible anti American sentiment and praises the French people’s support.
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Cass Technical High School
Charles
Meaure
Nungesser
Cali
Mrs. Lindbergh
Railroads credit safety campaigns for fewer accidents
H J Ilgen chief claim agent of the St Louis San Francisco Railway said safety campaigns by various railroads have materially reduced accidents or fatalities. He predicted that states would require motorists to stop at railroad crossings eventually.
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Pensacola
H. J Ilgen
St. Louis-San Francisco
Mock trial boomerangs at Bradenton Rotary meeting
At the Bradenton Rotary Club meeting a mock trial ended with Rotarian Glenn Ramsey charging Rotarian Bob Whitney over singing notes. A bench warrant was issued for Ramsey by Judge Julian Goethius for being no expert on sour notes and he was made to sing a solo. The club voted to uphold the warrant. Albert Wyman was named as the club’s representative on a committee to establish a county historical society.
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Bradenton Rotars Club
Glenn Ramsey
Bob Whitney
Julian Goethius
Ramsey
Sam Sahel
Trish
Albert Wyman
Historical Society
Probe Of Man's Death Be Continued Today
In Tallahassee on May 23 AP reports the Leon County coroner jury continues its inquiry into the death of H. J. Graham a local mechanic. The trial focuses on a bottle of poison Mrs Graham bought before his illness as she testified it was intended to kill cats that preyed on neighborhood chickens.
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Tallahassee
Leon Coung
H. J. Graham
Graham
American Legion Posts Respond Generously to Flood Relief
Florida American Legion posts raised 6.97 dollars for Mississippi flood relief with many gifts via the Red Cross not counted in Legion totals. Leesburg led with 806.14, Palatka 594.25, Fort Lauderdale and Miami tied at 500 each, plus produce such as a carload of potatoes from Bunnell.
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Merican Legionsts
Florida
Mississippi
Walding
Howard Rowten
Red Cross
American Legion
Leesburg
Palatka
Fort Lauderdale
Miami
Bunnell
Very Prolific Year for Tobacco Production
Washington reports a prolific year for tobacco in 1927 with Florida and Georgia stockpiles. On April 1, 1927, cigar tobacco held by local manufacturers and dealers totaled 3,190,222 pounds, down from 4,074,998 pounds a year earlier. January 1, 1927 stocks were 4,087,908 pounds and October 1, 1928 stocks reached 4,956,937 according to the U S Department of Commerce report.
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Washington
Florida
Georgia
United States Department of Commerce
Court adjourns without action on guardsmen murder case
United States district court in Jacksonville adjourned until a later date without action on the habeas corpus hearing of three coast guardsmen charged with first degree murder in the death of E. R. Jones of Miami. No action was taken on the Rainbow Gardens padlock case for prohibition law violations.
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Jacksonville
Fla
United States District Court
Coast
Delegation Heads to Tallahassee for School Aid Measures
Dr Roof chairman of Manatee county Board of Public Instruction and staff travel at 4 30 am to Tallahassee to urge passage of five bills by Senator Harrison and Representatives Tervin Perry. They will seek adoption before June 3 to relieve school finances. They will press for cooperation from Hillsborough officials and urge prompt calls to lawmakers.
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DR. Roof
Manatee ‘County
Fragmentary OCR hints at political guards and public oversight
The garbled text references a committer guard and citizen involvement, mentioning in-person calls, educational leads, and an effective system. It also shows disjointed phrases about leaders and attendees, suggesting a fragmented report on civic process and oversight.
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Pitti
Frisietie
Fragmented OCR News Snippet Reveals Unclear Details
Readable text shows partial fragments mentioning names likely from a school or local context. Key entities are obscured by garbled characters, preventing definite identification of persons or events. Further clean text needed for precise summary.
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Dr. Williams
Grads
DR. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Wall Street
Florida State Marketing Bureau
Kentucky
Okra
John Rebert Peacock
Mary Elizabeth Ps
Mildred Phillips
Dolores Elizabeth Pierce
Nellye Elizabeth Powell
Wilfred Ernest Rice
Nannette Readman
Mary Elizabeth Roberts
Marion Lucille Rutt
Samuel Theodore Sawyer
Eileen Amelia Seavey
Samuel Shirley Shaw
Marjorie Jefferson Singellary
Ida Mae Smith
Julia Pate Stradley
Sallie Vivian Teate
Catherine Sue Teale
Maude Davis Thorpe
Dorothy Grace Underhill
Vera Mae Vanderipe
John McNiel Wallace
George Willis Walters
Herman
Thomas’ Pharmacy
Nanatee
State Road Department
Robert Small
McMullens Drug Store
Penn
Park Street
Little Joe
Loday
Bradenon
Bradenton Travertine
Board OF Governors
Chamber of Commerce
Dixie Grande
Chamber
Dixon’s Pavilion
Rotary Club
Boomerang
Flapper
Fanny
MG US
Pat Ae
WEA Service
Caniei
Hillsborough County
Public Instruction
County Boards of Public Instruction
Board of
Public Tastrac
District No. 4
Tampa
Cailmich
Etrigtt Jr
Varacion
Tawett Tose Chay
Ong
Diy
First National Bank
South
Dobbs & Whitaker, Inc
Pierce Arrow
Oakland
Pontiac
Thor
Thors
Fstrie
Florida Power & Light Company
DEPA
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