James Cagney in Oklahoma Kid at the Princess
James Cagney stars in The Oklahoma Kid showing tomorrow and Saturday at the Princess Theatre. Set in the 1893 land rush era it follows a robin hood outlaw who seeks revenge after his father is lynched by a ruthless foe allied with Humphrey Bogart.
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the Princess
Amer March
Ja. Cagney
Cess Theatre
Rosemary Lane
Donald Wes
Harvey Stephens
Cagney
Redrere
Indian Territory
Cagney Potent
Jimmy
Robin Hood
Humphrey Bogart
Blackwell's Island Melodrama Shows Lux Prison Life
The film centers on pampering wealthy or influential inmates at Blackwell’s Island, based on 1934 jail clean up in New York. It notes liquor and dope availability, visits to the mainland, and a famed prisoner Abe Hummel who wore silk uniforms from his tailor, highlighting extravagance behind bars.
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Blackwell's Island
Warner Bros
John Garfield
East River
New York City
Harry
Seymour
Blackwell’s Island
Abe Hummel
Abe
Fifth Avenue
Tax Payments Extended in Lake County April Opportu nity
Florida legislators blocked a tax bill extending 1939 tax due date past April 1. Lake County Tax Collector Boyce A Williams announces April payments may be made without extra cost, urging residents to take advantage of the savings.
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Florida
Lake County
Boyce A. Williams
County Tax Collections Rise in Lake County
Lake County tax receipts as of April 1 total $383,973.71, a $44,821.63 rise from the same period last year. The intangible taxes for Deanes period accounted for 61 percent of the total, with praise for efficient county government and fair valuations from the Lake County Chamber of Commerce.
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Lake County
Boyce A. Williams
Deanes
Broadway Serenade at State Theatre in Eustis
Jeannette MacDonald stars in her first solo role in Broadway Serenade at the State Theatre Eustis this Sunday and Monday. The musical romance follows a singer and a composer as their marriage strains under fame while a third triangle emerges with producer Frank Morgan and chorus girls Virginia Grey and Rita Johnson. The program opens at 2 00 PM due to length.
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Jeannette MacDonald
New York
Ivan Hunter
Frank Morgan
Virginia Grey
Rita Johnson
Canadian boost urged for Everglades Park
The piece urges Canadian support for setting aside Everglades Park in Florida, arguing it would attract millions of visitors and boost the economy with boats, docks, guides, and upgraded facilities while contrasting Florida legislators' inaction with Canadian park development. It references Roosevelt and cross-border interest in wildlife preservation.
Florida projects and tributes in congress remarks
The speaker outlines bills for fishery education and cooperative development, a proposed anti aircraft base in Florida, and a push for an additional veterans hospital. He praises J Ham Lewis and notes WPA project approvals in Bushnell Titusville Bunnell Flagler Beach and related infrastructure.
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Uni
Florida
United States
Caribbean Sea
Army
Navy
War Department
Veterans Hospital
Bay Pines
American Legion
Disabled Veterans
Veterans of Foreign Wars
James Hamilton Lewis
J. Ham — Lewis
Congress
Washington
Lewis
Lewis Watkins
Jacksonville
Haw Creek
Flagler County
Sanford-Titusville
Canaveral Harbor
Kissimmee River Valley
Oak-Gunner School
Bartlett
Bunnell-Flagler Beach
SITTING IN WITH THE LAWMAKERS
Florida reporters note a lively Tallahassee session with jabs at lawmakers and the press. The column previews tax disputes, labor bills, citrus price fixes, and public printing labeling while hinting at forthcoming policy shifts and political maneuvering.
Aid to Dependent Children Program Funds Cut
Wires indicate the Aid to Dependent Children program, sanctioned by the Social Security Administration, paid grants totaling per year until the end of June. Limited funds were allotted to counties based on population.
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Westerrtan
Lake County to be saluted on WRUF broadcast
Lake County will be saluted over Radio Station WRUF Gainesville in a 6 15 PM April 20 broadcast. The Florida State Chamber of Commerce arranged the program as part of a statewide series. Karl Lehmann prepared the Lake County segment for broadcast by Gainesville announcer. It showcases Lake County publicity and features southern melodies.
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Lake County
WRUF
Gainesville
Florida State Chamber of Commerce
Karl Lehmann
Winter Haven
Orlando
R. E. Norris
WDBO
WFLA
Tampa
Groveland High School
Monetta
S. C
Groveland
Florida
O. C. Harver
Ralph Gore
R. O. Jasperson
S. C. Peacock
Umatilla
L. W. Hartley
Jess Lantz
Eustis Lake
State Pythians to Meet April 25 27 in St Augustine
Annual sessions of the Florida Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias and Florida Grand Temple Pythian Sisters are set for April 25 26 and 27 in St Augustine. R R Wilkinson Palatka grand chancellor and Miss Etta Bailey Jacksonville grand chief for the Sisters headline the event. Early reservations indicate record attendance. You won't ever get started if you wait for conditions to be just right.
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Florida Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Florida Grand Temple
Pythian Sisters
St. Augustine
R. R. Wilkinson
Palatka
Etta Bailey
Jacksonville
Lake County Melon Crop Sees Strong Start in January Plantings
Lake County reports a 3500 acre water melon crop in good condition with January plantings thriving in most areas. No cold damage noted as County Agent R E Norris notes readiness to prune. Prospects look favorable for both production and quality and growers anticipate a strong market.
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Lake County
R. E. Norris
Lake County Chamber reports March activities and growth
Lake County Chamber of Commerce updates show March efforts dominated by the Florida Highway Council. Membership hits 1066 with Leesburg leading at 192 toward a 250 goal, the new Mount Dora Lions Club formed, and countywide conservation and waterways efforts expand. Aviation and taxation work progress, plus extensive publicity and 43 meetings with 42 addresses.
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Lake County
Pensacola
Miami
Florida Highway Council
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Leesburg
Tavares
Eustis
Clermont
Mount Dora
Lions Club
Lions
Rotary
E. S. Shoate
George’ Singletary
H. L. Pringle
State Road Department
O. W.smith
Astatula
Florida
R. E. Norris
Lucie K. Miller
L. W. Cowen
County Chamber of Commerce
Tampa
Winter Haven
Orlando
County Chamber
Forty Seminole Indians Go To World's Fair
Forty Seminole Indians with a baggage car full of plants and accoutrements left Miami early this week for the World's Fair in New York. Max H. Kinerer said they would set up their own village at the Fair to add to Florida National Exhibits. They were brought from the Everglades to display living plants and colorful surroundings as an unusual attraction.
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Miami
New York
Max H. Kinerer
Everglades
Silver Anniversary of Smith Lever Act Celebrated in May
The 25th anniversary of the Smith Lever Act establishing the agricultural extension service will be celebrated nationwide in May with Lake County events linked to the Florida Watermelon Festival in Leesburg on May 24 and 25. An outstanding state leader will give an address on the evening of Wednesday May 24.
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Agricultural Extension Service
America
Lake County
Florida
Leesburg
Florida Old Age Assistance costs under eight percent
Florida's cost to administer Old Age Assistance runs under eight per cent, per state welfare commissioner C. Codrington. The figure reflects efficiency in administering aid programs in the state.
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Florida
C. C. Codrington
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