Red Cross membership and historic milestones outlined
A historical overview recounts the American Red Cross creation by Clara Barton, its wartime and disaster roles, and Hoover era aims to grow membership. It notes 16,000 chapters, 4.13 million adults, 7 million juniors, and disaster relief from 1881 to 1930 with substantial expenditures.
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Red
American National Red Cross
Red Cross
United States
Hoover
American Red Cross
Clara Barton
South Carolina
Armenia
Cuba
Galveston
Texas
Miss Barton
Florida
Oklahoma
Mississippi
Nashua
New Hampshire
Middle West
Organization
Prominent "Joiners" Highlight Florida Fraternal Leaders
The article profiles a published editor and proprietor of The Fraternal Record, active in secret societies and Florida lodge circles. It notes his involvement in Jacksonville real estate, leadership roles with the Florida State Press Association, the National Editorial Association, and the Fraternal Press Association of the United States.
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Fraternal Record
Florida
Jacksonville
Duval County
Florida State Press Association
National Editorial Association
Fraternal Press Association of the
United States
Coolidge Lauds Late Collins H Gere Leader in Hampshire Journalism
President Calvin Coolidge praised Collins H. Gere former editor and publisher of the Daily Hampshire Gazette. Gere was cited for his sound opinions and loyalty to country Commonwealth and Northampton, noting his influence on education government and town progress as part of a respected generation.
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Commonwealth
Town Council Agrees to Readiness for Gas Service
The Town Council decides to be prepared to furnish gas within six months after signing the ordinance. Discussion also centers on whether to publish the treasurer's annual report in full or abridged form. The finance committee proposal for abridged publication wins majority approval with 500 reprints planned. The Roseel Street closing ordinance passes at its second reading.
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Finance Committee
Waltz
Simpson
Roseel Street
Town council discusses park monument and hosting duties
The council granted a permit for a 32 foot square World War monument site in Annie Donnelly Park and considered keeping Mrs. Evans as summer hostess for Community Hall. Morley presented a request for an intersection light at John Street and Second Avenue and final action on hall charges was tabled for later.
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Wena Pec Og
Donnelly Avenue
Mr. Morley
Water and Light Committee
John Street
Second Avenue
Morley
H. Cooley
Council
Monument Committee of the
American Legion
Legion
Annie Donnelly Park
Mount Dora
Cilmen
Public Buildings Committee
Able
Millions for roads spur rural transportation boom
The nation has 160 million dollars for road construction aimed at rural areas to boost the good roads movement and aid business. Low material costs, abundant labor, and cheap borrowing make this a pivotal opportunity to build year round farm to market routes and improve national transport networks.
Florida vineyard and citrus investments promoted in Montverde
The Central Florida Fruit Farms, Inc. highlights Montverde in Lake County as ideal for grapes and citrus due to elevation soil and lakes. The plan stresses diversified investment with seasonal income, invites inspections, and notes social welfare aims and health improvements in Florida.
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United States
Florida
Montverde
Lake County
Central
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Patriotic Sons of America
Odd Fellowship
Mr. White
Susie Jeacle
Maybelle
J. ¥. White
E. B. White
W. C. White
George J. White
Maybelle White
Collins H. Gere
Sturmber King
Simmon
Tampa Tribune
Tampa
Curtis Minkley
Donnelly St
J. J. Chapman
3Rd Ave
W. C. Watt
Lake Gertrude
Singer Sewing
New Electric
Rehbaum
Crane’s
A. J. Abel
Magnolia Ave
Eustis
Fla
Ablyn
Donnelly
Hale & White Cash Grocery
Firestone
Mostelier Bros
Mt. Dora
Union
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