Assistant County Agent Appointments in Lake County
Wilmer Bassett of Gainesville is named assistant county agent for Lake County to work with County Agent R. E. Norris in agricultural programs. Bassett, UF Agricultural Dept graduate and noted 4H leader, studied with Billy Matthews and is a friend of Norris. The Lake County Chamber of Commerce praises local agricultural leadership and notes Hiatt remains active in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer Bassett
Gainesville
Lake County
Will As
R. E. Norris
Bassett
University of Florida Agricultural Department
Billy Matthews
University of Florida
R E. Norris
Lake ‘County
C. R. Hiatt
Florida
Lake
County Chamber of Commerce
Wilmer
Lucie K. Miller
United States
Intangibles to Be Taxed in Florida for First Time
Florida moves to tax intangible property previously untaxed as state auditor Wainwright confirms a $50 million addition to Dade County’s intangible rolls. The measure, under Governor Cone’s direction, aims to broaden the tax base and boost the general revenue fund with expected similar increases in other counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
W. Wainwright
Wainwright
J. N. Lummus, Jr
Dade County
Lummus
General Revenue
Cone
Hurricane Season Ends Watch By Weather Bureau
The 24 hour storm watch was discontinued this week as the danger period passes, signaling the end of hurricane season and that active vigilance is no longer necessary. The move reflects the Weather Bureau’s assessment that risks have diminished and no further storm alerts are required for the time being.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Florida citrus praised as antidote for old age
Dr J Harvey Kellogg extols Florida citrus as the best antidote to aging and urges readers to subscribe to the Topic for more on health and longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Tallahassee to entertain state press association
Florida State College for Women will host a banquet as the state press association convenes next month. A committee led by H. Bluestein and Julius Parker Jr plans a gridiron themed event with no speeches, inviting Governor and cabinet officials for listening purposes only. An armistice night garden party is set for early arrivals Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Florida State Press Association
Florida State College For Women
H. Bluestein
Julius Parker, Jr
Richard Kingston
George Broadhurst
Ken Ballinger
Henry Wrenn
Tampa
Bluestein
Julius Parker
Kingston
Supreme Court
Capital
East Coast Cities Face Hobo Problem
Governor Cone orders end to the Hobo Express as police chiefs in Miami Ft. Lauderdale and Palm Beach confront a surge of northern vagrants. They demand work or jail and vow to stop moving vagrants to county lines.
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Cone
Hobo Express
Dade
Broward
Palm Beach
H. Leslie Quigg
Miami
Ft. Lauderdale
FNS
Card of Thanks for E. W. Duke
Mrs. Edgar E. Strickland thanks friends for kindness during illness and after the death of her father Mr. E. W. Duke including expressions of sympathy and flowers.
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E. W. Duke
Edgar E. Strickland
Mount Dora in Central Florida Travel Hub
Mount Dora sits in Central Florida, equidistant from the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf. It is about 135 miles south of Jacksonville and 25 miles northwest of Orlando. The town serves as a hub with Atlantic Coast Line rail service and Florida Motor Lines Pullman buses to Ocala and Orlando, linking to statewide routes. The Chamber of Commerce offers a booklet with full information.
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Atlantic Coast Line
North
Midwest
Florida Motor Lines
Mount Dora
Ocala
Orlando
Central Florida
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Jacksonville
State Welfare Program Covers Many Activities
Codrington describes the State Welfare Board as a liaison agency enabling Florida to access federal funds for old age assistance dependent children aid to the blind commodity distribution and clothing programs. Major duties include NYA CCC certifications child welfare investigations and county city agency support among others. The board also administers the old FERA FNS program.
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State Welfare Board
Florida
Pox
Codrington
Crippled Children’s Commission
NYA
Old
FERA
FNS
Bogus Collectors of Social Security Funds Face Prosecution
The Social Security Board asks the Department of Justice to prosecute bogus collectors claiming to act for the old age insurance program. The Board warns no official agents or collectors exist and cautions the public against paying anyone who claims Board endorsement.
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Department of Justice
Social Security Act
Social Security Board
Department
Proposal to slaughter deer alarms Florida sportsmen
Wes reports Tampa meeting where coast sportsmen protest a plan to kill a limited number of deer in swamp areas. Dr. J V Knapp says the action is needed by federal and state authorities to eradicate ticks and allow restocking later. Opponents blame misunderstanding among sportsmen and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Tampa
J.V. Knapp
Florida
FNS
Marine Corps Seeks 35 Recruits This November
The Savannah Marine Corps Recruiting Station in the post office building plans to enlist thirty five recruits during November. Recruits will be sent to Parris Island for weeks of training before assignment to ships, schools, or Marine Barracks. Applications for enlistment can be mailed upon request.
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Savannah
Marine Corps
A. C. Small
Parris Island
S. C
Marine
United States
Federal debt at last tally cited by Cincinnati Enquirer
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports the federal debt stood at 36,946,262,708.73 dollars and asks what the 73 cents were spent for, noting curiosity about the rounding in the total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Juniper Springs Development Opens One Year In
Juniper Springs Development in the Floridian National Forests marks its first year since opening on September 14 1936. The area drew about 000 visitors in twelve months averaging 3000 monthly with July and August as peak months. Florida residents formed the main group though travelers from 46 states plus DC Alaska and foreign countries visited. Upgrades include an electric plant lighting swimming pool underwater light and a Fern Hammock trailer loop nearing completion for 24 cars. Three tourist cabins planned with 12 more to follow if demand supports.
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Florii
Florida
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Georgia
Alan
District of Columbia
Alaska
Canada
Finland
Korea
India
Australia
Juniper Springs
Fern Hammock
Fish on Relief From Dry Lake Draws Florida Wardens
Neff Lake near the Pasco Hernando line dried up leaving thousands of black bass and bream stranded. Supervisor P L Lilly and wardens Hope and Washington led efforts to save fish by transferring more than 3000 pounds to nearby lakes. Six hundred thirty three individuals weighed over five pounds each, proving big fish remain in local waters.
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Florida
Neff Lake
Pasco-Hernando Line
P. L. Lilly
Hope
Hernando
Washington
Pasco
Vehicle Department Revenue Up and Costs Down
Governor Cone cites a report showing Motor Vehicle Department revenue up by over 600000 for the first quarter of the year and operating costs down by more than 40000, with a projected annual saving near a million dollars. The savings stem largely from staffing cuts, reducing staff from over 180 to about half, while activity increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cone
Motor Vehicle Department
D. W. Finley
Spinning Wheel Opens Fifteenth Season in Florida
Central Floridians welcome Ye Old Spinning Wheel as it opens its fifteenth season with a Sunday dinner on October 31. Miss Edith Dole and associates operate the eatery known for New England cooking and will serve luncheon and dinner throughout the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Dole
Miss Dole
New England
Press Association to Hold Non-Stop Business Session
Florida State Press Convention plans a speechless, nonstop Friday business session at Wakulla Springs hotel. About 15 round-table topics will run from 10 a.m. with box lunches served during the session, no noon recess, and adjournment scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Ed Ball hosts lunch. Spearman and Tallahassee Coca-Cola provide refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Tallahassee
Wakulla Springs
Ed Ball
Wakulla Springs Company
Spearman
Coca-Cola Company
FNS
Thanks for Work on P. T. A. Halloween Carnival
The city authors business men and individuals across all carnival roles contributed to a successful Halloween event. Special thanks to C. W. Ezzard general chairman for leading the effort and recognizing every participant's work.
Florida Finds Ancient Eagle Totem Near Okeechobee
A genuine Eagle Totem, likely by the Caloosa Indians around 1600, was found in 1926 near a large Indian mound west of Lake Okeechobee by Melton Norton and later acquired by the Florida State Museum under Director T. Van Hyning. The totem stands five feet two inches, carved from heart pine and once taller. Also noted is the Cannonball Tree in Fort Myers, praised for its fragrant blossoms and large 8 inch fruits resembling rusty cannon balls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Lake Okeechobee
Melton Norton
Florida State Museum
T. van Hyning
South Florida
Fort Myers
W. M. Bushwell
South America
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Disney
Minnie
Lake Co
Yankeetown, Oa
Valoosta
Jack
ST Perens
Lake City
Palatka
Mt. Dora
State Press Association
Jankacasatia
Ormond
Daytona
Lakeland
St. Petersburg
Clearwater
Ft. Myers
Chamber OF Commerce
Southern Division OF
Phrayor
J. N. Wilson
Mount Dora, Florida
Home Office
Jacksonville, Florida
Press Association
C. W. Ezzard
Ft-Myers Chamber
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