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Panama City Pilot

Location

Panama City, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1941

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Louis to defend title next against Nova in September

In New York June 20 Joe Louis plans a September defense of the heavyweight title against NY Nova after recent win over Billy Conn. Promoter Mike Jacobs discussed options with Nova's team as Ray Carlen resisted Abe match, while Louis trains hard seeking a quick return to form.

Gayle Talbot New York Joe Louis Min NY Nova California Husky Max Baer Uit Hrey Mike Jacobs Mike Nova Abe Ray Carlen Louis Billy Star Joe Julian Black Conn Big Negro Billy Johnny Ran Londy Age Johnny Ray Tor Louis John ‘Roxborough Jacobs de- Fe Jimmy Wronnston Abe Siat

Notice to creditors in the estate of Susan Bims

Bay County Florida probate notice informs all creditors and claimants to present their demands against the estate of Susan Bims deceased to the County Judge of Bay County at the courthouse in Panama City within eight calendar months from the first publication of this notice. Executor F. Sims is named in the document dated June 6, 1941.

Bay County Piorida Tae Susan Bims

Sports Roundup Highlights From Eddie Briez Column

New York round up notes Billy Conn offered 25000 for film on Kid Tinsel story. Louis earned 1987663.96 across 54 fights in seven years. Conn previously rejected 200000 to fight Louis. Ben Jones plans shipping Whirlaway to Arlington. Jacobs seeks Abe Simon Buddy Baer bout for LA in August. MacPhail rings Tom Sheehan to size up Coaker Triplett pitching. Conn tipped to get Louis September outing over Nova due to gate potential.

New York Special News Service Caulflower Billy Conn Octavus Roy Cohen Kid Tinsel Billy Louis Conn Ben Jones Arlington Mike Tacobs Andy Hoffman Abe Simon Buddy Baer Los Angeles Mr. Big Larry MacPhail Tom Sheehan Minneapolis Brooklyn Coaker Triplett Clouter Columbus Nova

Poem Remains About The Mocking Ballad Of A Knockout

A playful verse questions where the confident group of bettors and scribes have gone after predicting Joe would win easily. It recalls Billy praised as delicate yet destined for a swift defeat, hinting at rivalries and the crowd’s fading merriment.

Times change as color stories rise in papers

Kenneth Jones notes metropolitan papers run color stories about timores as old days fade. The column recalls opinions on Washington’s regatta, Sid Feder and Hype Igpe’s reactions to Conn’s loss, Spud Chandler as a hard luck pitcher, Mel Ott approaching 1940s totals, and Buddy Baer Joe Louis fight pictures. Also mentions Six other American League managers and J. J. Dykes.

Kenneth Jones Peoria Journal-Transcript Tmps Washington Conn Sid Feder New York Journal Billy Spud Chandler Yanks Georgia Peach Mel Ott Polo Grounds Ancil Hoffman Mike Jacobs Buddy Baer

Epworth League meeting and local notices in Lynn Haven

The Epworth League held its regular meeting with President Grover Baxley presiding. A six week contest was organized with leaders Miss Louis Jackson and Oliver Garrett. Program parts were assigned to several members and focused on David Livingston and Mary Moffet. Several local residents and visitors were noted leaving for trips and moving into new homes as Bay County guests praised Lynn Haven and area.

Epworth League Grover Baxley Louis Jackson Oliver Garrett Louise Kyser Africa David Livingston Mary Moffet Norine van Horn Louise Jackson Jimmie Baxley Jimmy Baxley

Woman's Missionary Union holds monthly meeting at Kyser home

The Woman's Missionary Union of the Baptist church met by invitation at Mrs. Perry G. Kyser's home on Tuesday afternoon. After the Royal Service program led by Mrs. Idoma Messer, a social hour followed with refreshments from the hostess and her daughter Shirley. A promise to repeat the visit was extended.

Woman's Missionary Union of the Baptist Church Perry G. Kyser Idoma Messer Shirley

Methodist church covered dish supper honors Rev Dunnam family

A Tuesday evening event by church mentors and friends celebrated Rev Dunnam’s visiting parents and family from Town Park Texas. The program featured congregational songs, vocal numbers by Rev M Dunnam Senior Harold Dunnam piano solo Eleanor Ruth Dunnam and a piano piece by Mrs S M Dunnam plus a welcome by Mrs Grover Baxley and a local church welcome half.

Methodist Church Dunnam Town Park Texas M. Dunnam Harold Dunnam Eleanor Ruth Dunnam S. M. Dunnam Grover Baxley

Fights Last Night In Harrisburg and Richmond

In Harrisburg Louis Brooks of Wilmington knocked out Sammy Slatke of Johnstown in a 176 to 181 pound bout. In Richmond Jimmy Webb of St. Louis defeated Johnny Romero of Los Angeles by knockout in a 174 pound contest. Georgia Abrams of the U S Navy was outpointed in the 153 1 2 pound bout.

Harrisburg Louis Brooks Wilmington Del Sammy Slatke Johnstown Richmond Jimmy Webb St. Louis Johnny Romero Los Angeles Georgia Abrams U. S. Navy

Public auction notice of Florida Murphy Act land parcels

Bay County Florida notices sale of land at public outcry under the Murphy Act. Parcels in St Andrews Bay R R Land & Mining Co and nearby tracts listed with lots, blocks and landmarks. Easement 200 feet wide reserved. sale at courthouse at 10:00 AM July 21 with right of improvement fund to reject bids.

Bay County Florida Toternal Improvement Fund Heo St. Andrews Bay R. R. Land & Mining Co Bt. Andrews E. L. Wood Andrews Bay Plat Apitrene L. Wook Gukland Terrace Calloway Davis Criqttomiremece Etcartriiteinige É Lota Lynn Haven Lyon Haven Lynn Haven Mote Plegorn Fund Bay Bounty

Bulla Demands Stopwatch Referee For Guldahl Match

In the Inverness invitational round robin, Johnny Bulla of Chicago calls for a referee with a stop watch to supervise his third round against Ralph Guldahl of California. The feud began in April at the Asheville Open when Bulla walked off the course after a dispute over deliberate play. P. G. A. manager Fred Corcoran confirmed he may officiate, joking about the impossibility of two six-foot-three, 225-pound players refereeing themselves. In opening play, Bulla and Sam Byrd led the $2000 top-money group by beating Henry Picard and Johnny Revolta three up, aided by six Birdies.

Fritz Howell Toledo Johnny Bulla Chicago Ralph Guldahl California Bulla Asheville N. C Guldahl Corcoran Jack Dempsey Arthur Donovan Galery-Ites Sam Byrd New York Yankee Henry Picard Johnny Revolta Lloyd Mangrum Harold “Jug” McSpaden Jimmy Demaret Ben Hogan Clayton Haefner Dick‘Metz E. J Harrison Horton Smith Lawson Little Jimmy Thompson Byron Nelson

Szabo defeats Nagurski in wrestling match

Sandor Szabo of Santa Monica weighed 218 pounds pinned Bronko Nagurski of International Falls, Minn., after 31 minutes and 52 seconds in St. Louis.

Associated Press ST. Louis Sandor Szabo Santa Monica Calif Bronko Nagurski International Falls Minn

Team That Can Win Close Games Likely NL Champion

The National League pennant favors teams that win tight games. St Louis Cardinals beat Philadelphia 7-6 in 11 innings as Crespi drove in the winning run after a late rally. Reds previously rode many one-run wins to title potential. Cardinals three games ahead of Dodgers. Giants, Pirates, Cubs also in action as Indians, Yankees chase rivals in spring-like action.

Judson Bailey Associated Press Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Phillies Redbirds Don Padgett Frank Creepy Crespi St. Louis Dodgers

Riggs Aims to Top McNeill in Clay Courts Clash

Chicago June 20 Bobby Riggs and Don McNeill lock in a bid for supremacy at the national clay courts. McNeill the Oklahoma City blond now in Gambier Ohio stunned Riggs last year to become national champion and remains a threat as Riggs seeks revenge. McNeill beat Ted Schroeder 6-3 6-4 6-1 to reach the semi finals where he will meet Frank Parker after Parker defeated Bryan Grant 7-5 7-5 6-1. Gardner Mulloy edged Billy Talbert 3-6 6-1 7-5 3-6 6-4 to set a semi final with Riggs. In the women's division Pauline Betz crushed Gloria Thompson 6-0 6-1 to face Doris Hart while Barbara Bradley and Mary Arnold reached the other semi.

Chicago Bobby Riggs Don McNeill McNeill Oklahoma City Gambier Riggs Riess Bill Reedy Beverly T Hills Calif Reedy Menace McNeill Ted Schroeder Glendale Frank Parker Spring Lake N. J Parker Bryan Grant Atlanta Gardner Mulloy Coral Gables Fla

Alpine Land Puzzle Answer and Clues

A list of across and down clues with numbers and partial phrases detailing terms like Alpine land, ocean, woolly fibers, and various wordplay hints. The excerpt reads as a crossword style puzzle with many entries, some broken across lines, mixing definitions and cryptic hints without a clear solvable entry in this segment.

Yesterday's Stars Shine Across The League

Dutch Leonard and the Senators beat the Browns in three singles. Jeff Heath and Jim Bagby starred for the Indians Heath hit a homer two doubles and a single while Bagby held the Athletics to six hits. Charley Keller and Marvin Breuer powered the Yankees Keller homered with the bases loaded and Breuer allowed five hits against the White Sox. Dick Newsome and the Red Sox scored a third straight win keeping the Tigers to 11 scattered hits. Frank Crespi drove in a late single in the 11th to beat the Phillies for the Cardinals. Kirby Higbe limited the Cubs to nine hits as the Dodgers won easily.

Chicago White Sox Joe DiMaggio Charley Keller Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Ted Willams Lou Associated Press Dutch Leonard Senators Browns Jeff Heath Jim Bagby Indians Heath Bagby Athletics Marvin Breuer Yankees Keller Breuer White Sox Dick Newsome Red Sox Tigers Frank Crespi Cardinals Phillies

Boxing card reports from coast to coast prompt action

Frankie Martin from Pasadena outpointed Zengaras in New York while Leo Rodak of Chicago outpointed Sicilia in Indianapolis. The brief results reference two lightweight bouts with decisive decisions and no further details.

New York Frankie Martin Crazy ¢ Horse Pasadena Calif Oeorks Zengaras Indianapolis Leo Rodak Chicago

Notice of Tax Deed Application in Bay County Florida

Notice announces M N Edwards Jr holder of numerous tax certificates has filed for a tax deed on described Bay County Florida properties including parts of Washington Heights and Mosher Plat. Certificates issued across years from 1913 to 1996. Property descriptions list multiple lots and sections with old ship dock area and riparian parcels. Hearing and action follow under Senate Bill No 108 with details filed in my office.

M. N. Edwards, Jr A. D County of Bay Florida Washington Heights Orig Meg Beg Andrews Bay Acrena Reddish Point Qing Routh Mosher Bauth Peeion Cor Sea of Orig

Trojans Favored To Win 2-Day Wini Coast Track Meet

At Palo Alto June 20 USC is the favorite to win the NCAA track and field title with California and Indiana as main challengers. Over 200 entrants include Georgetown’s Al Blazis aiming to repeat in shot put and threaten the world mark, while Grover Klemmer and others pursue records. Arch ie Harris and Les Steers target near-world marks as two days of competition unfold.

Palo Alto Calif University of Southern California Trojans National Collegiate Athletic Association California Indiana Golden Bears Troy Martin Biles America Stanford University Lst al Blazis Georgetown University Grover Klemmer Hubert Kerns Gene Littler Nebraska Gill Lyda Oklahoma Archie Harris Nefro Les Steers Oregon

Vast Mosher and Gregory Plats Real Estate Notice

Property parcels in Mosher and Gregory plats near Bunkers Cove and Bay shore are offered for sale if not redeemed by July. The listed tracts cover multiple sections in Township 4 South, Range 14 West, with extensive lot and block references and numerous owner names including W. A. Mosher and others. The notice warns that unredeemed certificates will transfer to the highest bidder at court door on the first Monday in July 1041, per law.

Bing Crosby Seeks Incognito Entry To Spokane Golf Tour

Hollywood June 20 Bing Crosby tried to enter the northwest amateur golf tournament at Spokane under the name Harry Lillis Crosby hoping to dodge autograph seekers and gate receipts officials required him to use his full name. Crosby shot a neat low 70 if unmolested but autograph hunters disrupted his play last year.

Hollywood Bing Crosby Spokane Wash Harry Lillis Bing Harry Loulis Crossy

Tax deed sought for Bay County Lot 4 Bik in Lynn Haven

Notice is given that W B Ford holder of Tax Certificate No 177 issued September 7 1930 has filed for tax deed in Bay County Florida. The certificate covers Lot 4 Bik 3 Lynn Haven Hotel Tract Section 4 Township 3 South Range 14 West with assessment in the name Unknown. Property will be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door on the first Monday in July 1941 the 7th day of July 1941. Dated June 6 1941 H A PLEDDER Clerk of Circuit Court Bay County Florida By MARJORIE McQUAGGOR Deputy Clerk.

W. B. Ford County of Bay Florida Lynn Haven Hotel Bay County Marjorie McQuaqgor Eva B. Perkins Nas County of Bay State of Florida Towls Hut Lynn Haven U. ©. Reed Estate H. A. Pledger Circuit Court Hay County Marjorif McQuaqque O. B. Gay C. D. Smithhulder A. D Wit SK Cor Owl Bection Ranga Lax Seca Beg J. M. Blissett Uniesa Court House H. A. Pledoer Marjorie McQuagle

Notice of tax deed application on Lynn Haven property

Senate Bill No. 104 announces Mra Mabel George holder of Tax Certificate No 776 issued August 3 1931 has filed for a tax deed. The property land is Lots 13 and 14 Block 207 in Lynn Haven Bay County Florida. The certificate lists Grace Hamblin as the assessed owner. The notice appears at the courthouse on July 1 1941 and July 6 1941. Clerk H A Pledcorr and Deputy Clerk Marjorie McQuaqge sign.

Notice of Tax Deed Issuance for Lynn Haven Property

Eva B. Perkins holder of Tax Certificate No. 445 of July 1924 seeks a tax deed on Bay County Florida property described as Lot 13 Block 302 Lynn Haven formerly in U. Reed Estate. The court will act on redemption if not redeemed by July 1941. Dated June 6 1941 H A Pledger Clerk of Circuit Court Bay County with Deputy Clerk Marjorie McQuaquue.

Tax Deed Notice for Bay County Florida Property

O B Gay assignee of C D Smithhulder filed tax deed applications for Tax Certificates 483 and 3436 dated 1933. Describes two acre parcels in NEI SWI and other land in Section 33 Township 3 South Range 14 West. The property remains subject to redemption by law. sale at courthouse door on first Monday in June 1941. Dated June 6 1941. H A Pledoer Deputy Clerk Marjorie McQuagle.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Simon Newberry Optometrist Auto Supplies Headlee Harrison A Ara Oneness Eddie Brietz Pome Dept J. J. Dykes Lynn Haven News William Burrows New York City Kentucky Avenue Fourth Street Jennie E. Gjertsen Lind Williams, Lynt Mary Donahue Warren J. Bradley St. Petersburg Jesse Scott Colfax Ind New York Avenue Taswell Brown Rev. Dunnam Iowa Park S. M. Dunham, Jr First Methodist Church Claude Passeau Vance Page Chicago Cubs Kirby Higbe Babe Dahlgren Yankee Boston Braves New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Hank Danning Jurges Vince DiMaggio Giants Tal Alps Wini Coast W. FP Gregory Bunkers Cove BEL Pract Bay Shore Akl W. J. Gregory Bunkers Coys Nwt Swi Nwi Cor. Orig Bouth Nwa W. Hy Lynn Orla T. B. Schilling Mra J. C. Jones W. A. Mosher W. A Gay & MekKenaie Gay & McKennie J. Golner C. H. Drummond L. J. Mongel A. B. Btone Ian Mabel George Grace Hamblin H. A. Pledcorr Florids Marjorie McQuaqqe Cook Cook CO Evansville
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