Resource Use-Outdoor Education Center planned for Perry Florida
Commissioner Doyle Conner announces a 118 acre Resource Use-Outdoor Education Center to educate youths about Florida natural resources. The center near Perry will serve several counties with exhibits and staff instructors, supported by the Taylor County Board of Education and others. Also covered are fertilizer use, production data, and new consumer protection rules effective January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Perry
Taylor County
Dixie
Jefferson
Lafayette
Madison
Suwannee
Rollins Tars Home Court to Rise With Alumni Field House
Rollins College marks its eleventh annual Alumni Reunion March 17-19 with groundbreaking for the Enyart Alumni Field House on March 18 at 10 am. City officials and alumni attend the ceremony for a $700,000 project that adds a 37,900 square foot facility housing a 2,500-seat basketball court and centralizes physical education programs and college events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollins College
Enyart
Chase Avenue
Annie Russell
Rollins Tars
Hold Those Pruning Shears Advocates Expert
An expert warns ladies not to prune during a freeze as tender plants iced over may die or develop bark ruptures. Sun scald and mis-timed fertilizer after warm spells worsen damage. Ample water aids recovery. consider using less hardy plants and consult Bulletin 179A Landscaping Florida Homes for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
North Pole
Florida
Clarification Of Vet Burial In National Cemetery Provided
Florida official explains eligibility for burial in National Cemeteries beyond Arlington. Spanish American War to Peacetime veterans and reservists who die on active duty may be interred in other national cemeteries such as Ft Barrancas in Pensacola. Spouses children widows widowers and eligible adult children may also be buried with certain conditions. applications go to the Superintendent but should be made at the time of death or of an eligible dependent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington National Cemetery
M. T. Dixon
Florida
Dixon
United States
U. S
The
National Cemetery
Veteran County Service Officer
Sarcasm Etymology Draws on Greek Word for Tear Flesh
The piece notes that sarcasm, repugnant in itself, traces to the Greek verb sarcazo meaning to tear flesh. It warns that torn flesh heals slowly, underscoring the sting of biting sarcasm.
New Wage Rates Change Hiring Of Foreign Workers In Florida
Ernest L. Marbury announces revised procedure for growers seeking temporary foreign workers. Employers must offer domestic workers $1.35 per hour to test American availability. Adverse effect wage rate applies to Florida crops started after April 1. not retroactive. Sugar cane harvest unaffected by this action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest L. Marbury
Bureau of Employment Security
Bureau
Florida
Labor Department
Secretary of Agriculture
Mounted Patrol Loses Horses In Miami Blaze
Eleven horses belonging to Miami’s mounted patrol died in an unattended blaze last week. Sgt. Leroy Shelton said the blaze wiped out the unit unless funds come from private sources. The donated horses prompted efforts to replace the animals already begun. The night watchman had resigned with the new man due to go on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Mounted Police
Leroy Shelton
Golf greats set for 1967 Florida Citrus Open in Orlando
Sam Snead Gary Player Jack Nicklaus Dave Marr and numerous top professionals will attend the 1967 Flor ar Citrus Open in Orlando from March 9 to 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Snead
Gary Player
Jack Nicklaus
Dave Marr
Orlando
Salvaged Wreck Of Centuries Old Ship At Miami
A 25 minute film on the Vasa will be shown at the Third Conference on Underwater Archaeology in Miami at the New Everglades Hotel. Registration is 16 dollars for scientists and public, 10 dollars for students with ID. Swedish archaeologist Anders Franzen, who located the wreck, will present. The 180 foot flagship with 80 tons of cannons sank 110 yards from Stockholm harbor shore in 1628, shocked King Gustav II and spectators. raised in 1961 after 333 years, the ill fated ship is now a marine museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vasa
Miami
New Everglades
Anders Franzen
Stockholm
Gustav II
Great Masterpiece Reproduction of The Last Supper Mosaic
Description notes 300000+ enamel tile fragments in 10000 color gradations forming a mossac reproduction of Leonardo da Vinci's painting The Last Supper. This art piece emphasizes intricate color shifts and extensive tile work for a large decorative display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mossac
Leonardo da Vinci
State Economy Boosted By Insurance Firms
Florida's insurance industry ranks as the fourth largest contributor to the state's economy with more than 35,000 employees and an annual payroll over 160 million. It is the second largest mortgage holder in the state, owning 2.4 billion in residential and commercial loans and real estate valued at 144.5 million. The sector spent 26.6 million on professional fees and 35.6 million on rentals and operating costs in 1965. Beneficiary payments and charitable grants are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Duree Ee Eee’ Iatirst Research Corporation
Florida Association
Flag protocol for casket draping approved for veterans
A clarification from M. T. Dixon of the Fila Dept of Veterans Affairs states that the American Flag may be used to drape a casket for veterans who served in the Spanish American War, Mexican Border Campaign, World Wars I and II, the Korean Conflict, or certain peacetime periods. Eligibility requires a discharge other than dishonorable, with wartime or Korean War service or at least one peacetime enlistment, unless earlier discharged for duty-related disability. The flag may be secured from a VA office or local post and given to the next of kin or a trusted associate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Dixon
Fila. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Dixon
Florida 1965 insurance payouts and taxes totals
Claimants and policyholders reached 83.3 million dollars in 1965 while 128.4 million dollars was paid to policyholders. The State of Florida gathered 22.3 million in taxes and fees and 1.4 million in municipal occupational licenses during the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Florida
Also Mentioned on This Page
Doyle Conner
Florida Department of Agriculture
Taylor County Board of Education
State Department of Education
Governor’s Committee On Conservation
Broward County
Charlotte County
Polk County
Rollins
Tars
Dora Manor Restaurant
Mount Dora Motor Lodge
New York Strip
U.S.C
Donnelly
American Express
South Highland
Old 441
Mount Dora
Mt. Dora
Clayton ST
Bay St Tis
Fla
House of Representatives
Flagler
Lake
Putnam
St. Johns
W. H
Bill) Reedy
Itary
SONY
Benwell
Rare
Sas
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!