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Newspaper
Panama City Pilot
Location
Panama City, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1940
Page
2
The annual Spring Music Festival fund drive will feature a dance after the Walton High versus Bay High basketball game. Kony Wood's Ramblers, an orchestra, will provide music with band members composing most of the performers. Admission is 25 cents for spectators 10 cents.
Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Moody and infant Joe from Chicago visit Mrs. Moody’s parents Mr. and Mrs. W. N. McAnulty. Mrs. Moody was formerly Ruth McAnulty. Mrs. W. C. Jelly travels to Laurel Mississippi after three weeks with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Kirvin Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Allen and Miss Virginia Spurlin of this city visit Mrs. F. J. Hunter in Atlanta Georgia this weekend.
At The Hospitals Mrs. R H Smith has been dismissed from the Panama City hospital. C D Barber of Callaway was admitted this morning as a patient to the Lisenby hospital. Mrs W B Grant of Bay Harbor is a patient at the Lisenby hospital, having been admitted yesterday.
Rev E D McDaniel pastor of Kirst Baptist Church returns from home confinement due to flu and complications. He will lead services this Sunday after missing three Sundays in a row.
A bride’s shower on your calendar invites you to start on these cross stitch linens for towels scarves sheets or pillow cases. Pattern 6605 includes a 6x25% inch motif two motifs 4144x14 inches stitch illustrations materials and color schemes. Send ten cents to Panama City News-Herald Household Arts Dept 259 W. 14th Street New York NY with name address and pattern number.
The column argues that constant effort to “make” a marriage succeed drains joy and security. It suggests five marriages succeed more often than they fail and advises women to feel secure and happy with their current relationships rather than obsessing over perfection. It warns that relentless earnestness can remove fun and may not protect against losing a husband.
Willard C. Scotthalder filed for a tax deed on Tax Certificate No. 289 issued September 7, 1936. Property is Lot 15 Block 81 Highland City Section 96 Township 38 Range 14 W in Bay County Florida. If not redeemed, property sells to highest bidder at courthouse door on February 6 1940. Dated January 14 1940. Clerk H A Pledger Deputy Clerk Catharine Thomasson.
In Petersburgh Florida on January 13 the state Democratic executive committee met to plan an uninstructed Florida delegation for the national convention. Supporters of John N Garner agreed not to oppose removing the presidential preference primary, clearing the way for election of an uninstructed delegation by party members in May.
Washington January 12. The Supreme Court heard arguments over a 1935 Florida law that set minimum citrus purchase prices based on production costs. The case centers on whether a state can compel payment reflecting growers' costs.
Gainesville announces physical examinations for U S Army Air Corps flying cadet hopefuls at the University of Florida infirmary. Unmarried men 20 to 26 with two years of college may qualify. exams set for next Tue Wed or Thu announced by Lt Norris Perry Langley Field.
Pittsburgh light heavyweight Billy Conn will receive the Edward J. Neil Memorial Medal from New York boxing writers for capturing the public’s fancy and for his contributions to boxing in 1939.
A fragmented report mentions individuals Fighting Fool and Suwianne Ka Th Merie Et in unclear context. The readable text lacks events, dates, or locations to confirm actions or outcomes.
Circle No Seven of the First Methodist church met at Mrs. J. Ed Stokes home with co host Mrs. Jim Reddick. Devo and pledges followed. Officers elected include Chairman Mrs. H O Cook and Treasurer Mrs. J M Daffin. Eleven members and one visitor attended. A plate was served and the February meeting set for Mrs. Jones Mcabb's home.
Panama City Pilot club members heard Clinton Stewart of the General Motors Parade of Progress speak on science substitutes and saw a related demonstration. The Parade of Progress tours through Saturday. Mrs. Georgia Merriam was welcomed as a new member after the business meeting at the Cove Hotel.
The Federal Reserve Board estimated the United States has 64.4 billion dollars in cash deposits currency and coin about 489 per person. The rise stems from stronger business foreigners sending wealth here for safekeeping and war prep. The treasury gold hoard stands at 17.7 billion, an asset of uncertain future value, comprising about 40 percent of world gold.
Seaboard Air Line Railroad charges that a Southeastern Pipeline Co crew crossed the railroad right of way near Bainbridge Georgia against the railway's wishes. The dispute will be heard in federal court at Orlando on January 19. The Southeastern Pipeline is building an oil carrier system from Port St. Joe Florida.
Japanese naval authorities visited Miss Frances Donald of Louisville Kentucky today and apologized for an attack by a Japanese sentry. The incident occurred in Shanghai prompting the naval gesture.
Neighbors and friends express gratitude for acts of kindness and support during illness and bereavement of wife and mother W. G. Johns. Named mourners include Mrs. Lena Belle Berry, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Wells, Rebah Elmore, Carlie Seay Wells, and Tommy Beery.
The Lynn Haven Men's Forum met in City Hall with record attendance. Chairman John M. Cooley presided as editor Thorne Lane was named next speaker. Mayor H. D. Jackson spoke on bond debts and waterworks costs, urging unity to solve public problems. a committee was formed for a plan of community cooperation. The meeting also covered the Temple Terrace example, local finances, and city leadership without pay.
A stream of Spanish-American War veterans visits Wynn Haven as residents seek to strengthen the town. Frank Graf of Flint Michigan arrived Saturday and stays at the Adamson House after serving in Company 77 Coast Artillery. He enjoys fellowship with local comrades. Also joining are Mr and Mrs Harry Rosenburg of New York City and veterans W Lynt and Sherman Goldman who greet them at Cottondale and escort them home. Rosenburg is past commander of Serj Hamilton Fish Camp No 46 of New York, honoring the first American fallen in the Spanish-American War.
The W C T U will meet at the Adamson House on Thursday afternoon January 18 at 2 30 p m The guest speaker is George P Taylor of Asheville North Carolina and Lynn Haven A fluent speaker he will give an interesting address Everyone is invited to be present.
November marks East Texas' worst toll from wildfires with extensive property damage and evacuations. Fire crews battle stubborn blazes as residents assess losses and seek assistance. Local officials urge preparation and warn of continuing risk through late autumn.
The Altar Society of St Dominic's Catholic church will hold a meeting Monday at 2 30 p m at Mrs F M Holbrook's home in St Andrews at Magnolia Manor to elect officers for the new year and all members are urged to attend.
In the Middle Ages milk was delivered house to house with cows driven to each dwelling and milk drawn on the spot, a forerunner of modern doorstep service.
Dance at gym after the basketball game with Roy Wood Ramblers Saturday Episcopal Auxiliary cake sale at Hentz Grocery 9 am Monday Altar Society St. Dominic Catholic church elect officers with Mrs Holbrook Magnolia Manor St. Andrews 2 30 pm Tuesday St. Andrews P T A meets in school auditorium 3 15 pm
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