Christmas in June aid drive for Florida orphans
The Children’s Home Society of Florida launches a June appeal to raise funds, food, clothing, and homes for over 1100 homeless and needy children. The letter invites readers to become “Santa Claus” in June, stressing urgent needs and that even $1 helps. Marcus C. Fagg, state superintendent, signs the appeal.
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Banta Claus
Logan
Children’s Home Society of
Florida
Home Society
Santa Claus
Marcus C. Fagg
Notice of Tax Certificate Sale in Bay County Florida 1939
Notice states J R Moody and W H Leonard filed requests to advertise and sell tax certificates with all omitted or levied taxes for unpaid years. Certificates 248 (1899) and 2431 (1927) cover Bay County properties. sale set at Panama City Courthouse June 9, 1939 at 11:00 AM. Clerk H A Pledger certifies.
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J. R. Moody
County of
Bay
Florida
Nwi
Pine Log Creek
S&s
Court House
Panama City
H. A. Pledger
Bay County
W. H. Leonard
Jronce Hill
Acts of Theattre
Vida
West
Bas County
W. B Merritt
State of
Panwme City
H. A. Fledger
Nightclub Pursuit and Casino Plot in Martyr City
In a serialized tale, Jack Burden pursues Martin and Mary Franklin after a nightclub clash. Mary speeds, is halted, and Martin jealously warns, revealing plans for a Palm Beach casino as Mary questions love and loyalty. A blue coupe retreat and a lavish Martin apartment frame a tense chase and looming danger.
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Jack Burden
Martin
Nick
Mary Franklin
Murder in Duke Martin's Apartment Spoils Quiet Evening
Mary discovers the body of Duke Martin in his apartment after a visitor claims to be a friend of Mr. Martin. Fingerprints, blood at the temple, and a revolver found near Clem's sequined bag spark a murder investigation. Mary phones the Gazette with a tip as she flees the scene.
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Ake Martin
New York
Bill Condon
Clem
Martin
the Cove
Duke Martin
The
Gazette
City Desk
Mary
Clem Shirley
Mary Franklin
Duke
Tackie
Duke Martin Murder Mystery Murmurs At Dove
A mysterious anonymous call reports Duke Martin’s murder at his apartment sending Gazette staff into a frenzy. reporters race to confirm, while Tackie Thompson, the Dove’s singer, discovers the body and is questioned by police amid a chaotic publicity hunt.
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Gazette
Duke Martin
City Desk
Pete
Crossie
Duke
Nate Johnson
Noonan
E. 67Th Street
Martin
Johnson
Mac Rogers
Bob Roberts
Rogers
Tom Ladd
Mac
Fenelon
Crassie
No Fanfare at Wilson Baseball Park Opening
A. W. Fleming, president of the local baseball club, pleads for clarity to avoid confusion over the term fanfare at the park’s formal opening. The note explains that fanfare does not imply free admission and urges public understanding of the event. A separate brief records C. J. Bornman, a Transvaal farmer, benefiting from helping injured motorists while traveling 200 miles. A sweepstake payout of 470 is reported in a related line.
Queen Elizabeth Charms Washington Visitors
Queen Elizabeth wowed Washington officials and the public on a June visit. Observers noted her measured, graceful movements, royal bearing, pastel outfits, and a poised, affectionate glance toward Prince Philip as crowds cheered.
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Queen Elizabeth
Washington
Sigrid Arne
Two Georgia Florida Teams Drop Chances
In Thomasville Georgia Albany Cardinals split a double header with the Thomasville Orioles Albany won 9 to 7 in daytime, Thomasville clinched the night game. Moultrie Packers split with Valdosta, winning 8 to 5 in daylight but losing 5 to 2 at night.
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Thomasville
Albany Cardinals
Moultrie Packers
Albany
Thomasville Orioles
Moultrie
Packers
Valdosta
Not Dead Resting Indianapolis Golf Pro Faked Death
Lee Nelson, once declared legally dead in Indianapolis, explains a ten year absence by saying he went to Florida for rest. He hid his true identity because he felt his golf game was poor and could not bear exposure.
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Indianapolis
Lee Nelson
Florida
Pinney Ante
Column parodies local life with jokes about deputy pay scales and a phony informers reward. It references the King and queen of England visiting Baltimore, Governor Cone, WPA shovels for sale, and a narrator who jokes about marriage and work duties while preparing a statement for tomorrow.
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England
Baltimore
Wally
Fights Last Night Roundup Across Cities
In Chicago Gunnar Barland 197 outpointed Tony music 203. New York Paul Debello 136 outpointed Krank ie Wallace 137. Brooklyn’s Al Davis 141 outpointed Irish Eddie Brink 139 3 4. Des Moines Everet Right mire 130 outpointed Frankie Covelli 126. Waterloo Johnny Paycheck knocked out Bill Davis. Indianapolis Herb Gil more 125 outpointed Joey Palma 128. Birmingham Sammy Margo 141 outpointed Jose Berrada 144.
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Chicago
Gunnar Barland
Finland
Tony Music
New York
Paul Debello
Brooklyn
Krankie Wallace
Cleveland
al Davis
Eddie Brink
Scranton
Des Moines
Everet Rightmire
Sioux City
Frankie Covelli
Waterloo
Johnny Paycheck
Bill Davis
Indianapolis
Herb Gilmore
Cincinnati
Joey Palma
Birmingham
Ala
Sammy Margo
Jose Berrada
Mexico City
Neiman and Hyden Lead Cotton States Tennis Tourney
In Birmingham, J C Sanford Mobile and Johnny Hyden Nashville won third-round matches in the Cotton States men's singles as rain-shortened play continued. Sanford beat Travis Comer 6 3, 6 0 while Hyden defeated Milton Grear 6 2, 6 2. Martha Bennett of Miami dominated Mary Virginia Pounds Birmingham 6 0, 6 0 to justify top seed in women's division.
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Birmingham
Ala
J. C. Sanford
Mobile
Johnny Hyden
Nashville
Showers
Sanford
Travis Comer
Memphis
Hyden
Milton Grear
Martha Bennett
Miami
Mary Virginia Pounds
Dun and Bradstreet Reports Continued Uplift in Trade
New York June 9 The Dun and Bradstreet weekly review says business gains continued in the past week with further increases in retail and wholesale trade. Retail sales were slightly higher than last week’s strong total, while year over year buying remained virtually unchanged at 7 to 12 percent.
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New York
Dun and Bradstreet Weekly Review
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Jack
Mr. Martin
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NEA Service
Ing
Tuckie Thompson
Martin N
Tuckie
the Gazette
Reilly
Grogan
Murphy
Mike
Burns
Hentz Grocery
A. W. Fleming
Pinney
Bill Pinney
Doc
Shux
Cone
WPA
the Poet’s Corner
Tom Bingham
Cove Boulevard
Fourth Street
Wayne Lee
John Ward
Charley Powell
Jimmy Daffin
Manor
Crib
Mobis Neiman
Dun and
Bradstreet
News-Herald
Brewers of America
United Brewers Industrial Foundation
East 40Th Street
N. Y
Cale
State Beverage Dept.s
Excise
Goodyear
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