Everglades Park Endorsed By Flat Planning Board
Endorsement for the Everglades National Park project was received from the Florida State Planning Board and forwarded to President Roosevelt and key officials. The Florida Academy of Science and many national and state groups also backed the park, including the American Civic Association and Izaac Walton League affiliates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everglades Park
Everglades National Park
Everglades National Association
Florida State Planning Board
M. L. Montgomery
Roosevelt
Harold F. Ickes
De-Land
American Society of Landscape Ar- Rectiveka
The
Wellast
Ramraaion Architects
National Tion of Audubon Societies
Audubon Society of Florida
Garden Club of America
Camp Fire Club of America
International Association of Game Fish and Conservation Commissioners
American Civic Association
Washington, D. C
Izaac Walton League of America
National Organization of Izaac Walton League
Ecological Society of America
American Forestry Association
Florida Conservation Council
Florida Federation of Garden Clubs
Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
FNS
Florida Tuberculosis Sanitorium Under Construction Near Orlando
The Florida sanatorium for tuberculosis is under construction near Orlando funded by Christmas seals. Legislation and surveys convinced the Federal Government of Florida's need for the facility.
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Florida
Orlando
New Bank Chartered for Umatilla with FDIC Insurance
Umatilla establishes a new bank chartered by the State Banking Department with Federal deposit insurance. Officers include John F. Ervin as president Dr W Ashton as vice president Oakley Andrews as executive vice president. The town has lacked banking facilities and this marks a major restoration of its commercial life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
Ment
Federal Deposit Insurance
Ian
John F. Ervin
W. — Ashton
Oakley Andrews
Ani
Month the Moon Slept in February Years Noted
The text notes February had no full moon in 1886 1915 and 1934 and predicts another such month unlikely before 1961. It frames February as the month the moon slept with reference to multiple years.
Funny Page delivers a bottled sunshine lift for readers
The passage invites readers to turn to the Funny Page for comic strips as a pleasant respite from floods, earthquakes, crime, war, and economic troubles. It extols laughter as a mood booster amid daily bad tidings and encourages immediate阅读.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Man Gloom
Mr. Sunshine
Mr. World
Ringling Museum Bequest to Florida and Sarasota
The late Ringling estate bequeaths 20 million to the State of Florida for the John and Mable Ringling Museum and home in Sarasota with a trust fund for future development. The home becomes part of the museum for Venetian art, with preserves paintings and prohibitions on sale. if rejected, the bequest passes to Sarasota under the same terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John the John and
Mable
Artual
Ringling Brothers
Sarasota
John H. Phillips
Be Careful With Fire In Woods
State Forester Harry Lee Baker warns Florida residents to prevent forest fires with careful handling of matches pipe ashes and camp fires. He notes 8 percent of 1934 fires were lightning and urges camping and hunting safety including clearing mineral soil around fires and fully dousing or smothering them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lee Baker
Mr. Baker
United States
Baker
Florida
Florida Zephyrs Modern Buses Put In Service
Florida Motor Lines unveils a fleet of modern Zephyr buses for winter operation on all main lines. The chassisless bodies feature steel aluminum alloy construction, amidships motors, ultra short drive shafts, air conditioning, slide windows for no draft ventilation, and advanced air brakes. Officials expect a surge in tourist bus travel to Florida aided by national advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Florida Motor Lines
Florida Zephyrs
More Copper in a Nickel Than in a One Cent Piece
A nickel contains 56.87 grains of copper while a one cent piece has 45.60 grains. The nickel appears solid nickel as a penny seems copper, yet the copper content is higher in the nickel.
Understanding the Common Cold and Its Prevention
Dr. R M Joyner outlines that colds stem from infectious exposure rather than innate immunity. Colds spread rapidly within families or schools and can involve throat nose or bronchial membranes. Prevention focuses on avoiding infection, ventillation, diet, waste elimination, and avoiding fatigue.
Two Christmas Presents Expected This Year
The article notes many people expect to receive two gifts this Christmas, contrasting with previous years when only one item was common. It discusses economic and seasonal factors shaping gift choices and consumer optimism.
Tuberculosis Clinics and Society Officers Elected
The State Board of Health will supply mobile X-ray units and cover X-ray costs for school clinics. Dr. Leroy Osetsin of Leesburg was elected president for the coming year at the Eustis meeting, succeeding Dr. R. H. Williams. Dr. H. T. Fenn of Mount Dora became vice president, and Dr. W. L. Ashton of Umatilla was reelected secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Leroy O¢etsin
Leesburg
Society
Eustis
R. H. Williams
H. T. Fenn
Mount Dora
W. L. Ashton
Umatilla
Automobile Driver Burden of Death Highlighted
A historical notice lists accident causes with percentages for horse drawn vehicles 0.06, trains 0.06, street cars 16, other vehicles 1.0, fixed objects 6.5, bicycles 2.4, and notes that automobile drivers bear heavy responsibility for deaths, often carelessly placed.
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Ted Shawn
Lake Front
Lake County
C. M. Payne
Adamson
O. Jacobson
Gluyas Williams
Junior
Finney
Force
Ted O'Loughlin
Cactus Center
St. ‘Huntley
Featherheads
Osborne
Ringling Museum of Art
State of Florida
Motor Line
R. M. Joyner
Hale
Pillsbury’s Sno Sheen
Madison
Triangle Gas Co
Mount Dore
Chamber OF Commerce
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