Planning Boards Hold Key To Public Work Funds
Florida official Geo G. Gross says future public works depend on county and state planning boards. After touring seven South Florida counties, he warns that planning funding follows federal dollars. Local Master Plans at county level steer state funds, ensuring dollars target essential projects.
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Geo. G. Gross
Florida State Planning Board
Polk and
Orange
South Florida
Florida
State Planning Board
Largest Freshwater Bass Wins Leesburg Contest
The 13 pound 1% ounce bass caught by H. Greenwood of Philadelphia won the Leesburg freshwater bass tournament, measured 28% inches in girth, and taken by trolling with live bait. The event closed February 15 with many fine bass weighed in and prizes awarded across divisions including women anglers and junior sportsmen.
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Leesburg
H. Greenwood
Philadelphia
Greenwood
David E. Hart
Lorain
Ohio
H. C. Farmer
Newark
Charles T. Knowles
Cleveland
F. E. Curts
Cincinnati
L. M. Browder
Owensboro
Kentucky
Rural Electrification Projects Approved in Florida
A telegram dated February 18 confirms Rural Electrification Administration approval of 166000 for electric lines and 34000 for a generating plant for rural electrification project sixteen. Credit goes to County Agent R E Norris O W Smith of Astatula and Clayton Weir mayor of Groveland with W J Platt of Sumter County. the Lake Sumter Marion area includes 65 to 70 miles of line.
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R. E. Norris
Joe E. Hendricks
Rural Electrification Administration
O. W. Smith
Astatula
Clayton Weir
Groveland
W. J. Platt
Sumter County
Sumter
Lake
Marion Counties
Lake County
Sloan’s Ridge
Mascotte
South Groveland
Mohawk
Montverde
Ferndale
Howey Y Thru
North Groveland
Washington
Florida Aid to the Blind payments in February
Florida's Aid to the Blind payroll for February totals 5980 dollars with 363 recipients, up 316 from January. In Lake County 13 people receive aid totaling 192 dollars. average grant 4.77. Old Age Assistance in Lake County amounts to 8392 dollars to 536 recipients, average 15.66.
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Florida
Clayton C. Codrington
Codrington
Lake County
National Social Security Board of Florida
W. S. Nichols
Nichols
First Federal Offers FHA and Federal Loan Plans
The First Federal unveils FHA and Federal mortgage options with up to 90 percent of appraised value for new homes and 80 percent for excess value, maximum total loan of 8600 dollars. New construction loans may extend 25 years, with 2 percent service charge for FHA and 1 percent for existing-property loans. Justin Langille emphasizes low costs and continued service.
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FHA
First Federal
Justin Langille
Florida
Movies On The Train Offers Onboard Entertainment
The Florida Special on the Atlantic Coast Line features an onboard entertainment car with synchronized sound shorts. The 45 minute shows include five segments and accommodate 60 guests with afternoon and evening performances. Dancing and a studio piano add to the unique experience supervised by a hostess.
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Palm Beach
Miami
Atlantic Coast Line
Florida
Geo. P. James
The
Congressman's Briefs on Labor, WPA, and Veterans Plans
In a column from Joe Hendricks, emphasis shifts from diet to government credit for investment and recovery. Noting Bruce Barton’s rise and labor unrest in Pennsylvania, the piece highlights a 44 hour work week, wage declines for farm workers, and substantial Bay Pines Veterans Hospital improvements. It lists WPA projects in St Johns Florida Rockledge Melbourne and Orlando and civil service exams for junior engineer and customs examiner roles.
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Bac
Bruce Barton
Congress
Sullivan
Tammany Hall
New York
Pennsylvania
United States
Veterans Hospital
Veterans Administration
Bay Pines
Florida
St. Johns
Couny
St. Augustine
Rockledge
Brevard County
Orlando
Orange County
Well’s Park
Melbourne
U. S. Customs ‘Service
Treasury Department
Audubon Society Names Conservation Supervisor for Keys
Edward M. Moore, reassigned from South Carolina, will supervise water birds and deer along forty miles of keys from Key West. He becomes a federal deputy and Florida state officer. Moore warns the white heron is endangered and other species are scarce, noting hunters and hurricanes reduce counts. He cites patrols to curb hunting as a remedy.
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Keys
Edward M. Moore
South Carolina
Key West
Audubon Society
Florida
Moore
What Price Causes Drivers to Patronize Cozy Grills
A reflective poem excerpt by Cresson E. Finch critiques driving habits and the social costs of fast food bars and advertising. It hints at split paths and daily harm beneath ordinary life, urging awareness of reckless behavior.
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Cresson E. Finch
Road Closure Alerts on State Routes 25 and 194
State Road 25 between Belle Glade and West Palm Beach Canal in Palm Beach County is closed to traffic. Motorists detour via Pahokee to Canal Point and then east on State Road 194 to State Road 25 at Twenty Mile Bend.
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Belle Glade
West Palm Beach Canal
Palm Beach County
Pahokee
Canal Point
Twenty Mile Bend
Lake City
Benton
Columbia County
Fair County
Overseas Highway traffic and detours across Florida roads
Key West motorists use the Overseas Highway to reach Key West with 25 mph speed limit. Sections of State Roads 42 1 5 52 69 5 19 82 undergo detours for construction with routes via back roads and rain time closures. Some routes allow limited traffic in fair weather while awaiting full opening next month.
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Key West
No Name Key
Roads Detoured as Florida Projects Progress Across Counties
State Road 17 near Tampa relocations and new paving require old roads for local traffic. U S 92 relocations at Auburndale and U S 17 south of Winter Haven use old routes for short detours. SR 173 between Placida and Englewood under construction with parallel sand detours. SR 164 south of La Belle grading. traffic may pass but is discouraged to avoid road. SR 27 in Lee County detours around Bonita Springs bridge. SR 229 east of Dunedin opens Feb 14. Construction continues on SR 27A between Palmeauneckas and Collier Idwin to Maxville.
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Aucilla
Jefferson County
Chattahoochee
Gadsden County
New Roads
Victor Bridge
Mayo
Lafayette County
Tampa
Hillsborough County
Auburndale
Polk County
Winter Haven
Placida
Englewood
Charlotte County
LaBelle
Hendry County
Lee County
Bonita Springs
Dunedin
Pinellas County
Re Palmeauneckas
Collier Idwin
Maxville
Bridge work delays traffic on Florida routes
Road crews restore a bridge on State Road 140 near Anastasia south of St. Augustine with no detour. Vehicles will be routed via State Road 4 to St. Augustine and Ormond. State Road 13 relocation northeast of Jacksonville will route traffic from Jacksonville to nearby towns.
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Anastasia
St. Augustine
J ‘County
Ormond
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