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Panama City Pilot

Location

Panama City, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1939

Page

3

Beatty opens lion farm in Fort Lauderdale for winter training

Clyde Beatty the animal trainer has started a lion farm in Fort Lauderdale to breed and train lions each winter. Workmen build cages and grottoes along U S highway 1 as grounds are prepared for a complete menagerie. He plans to keep animals for small circuses during winter quarters and arrives in September to begin assembling them.

Fort Lauderdale Fla Clyde Beatty U.S. Highway No. 1 Lower East Coast Beatty

Japanese Opera Reimei Dramatizes Perry Arrival in Japan

The Japanese opera Reimei Dawn dramatizes Commodore Matthew C Perry and American sailors landing in Japan in 1856, blending historical event with staged narrative.

Commodore Matthew C. Perry Japan

Ocala Opens Radio Station WTMC Takes Air Saturday

Ocala Florida June 30. WTMC Welcome to Marion County goes on air Saturday at seven with owner John T Alsop of Jacksonville giving the principal address. Mayor M C Izlar and civic leaders will speak Follows with Ocala high school band concert from the civic center at 9 30. Station on 100 watts licensed 7 am to 12 pm daily tests conducted in early hours this past two weeks.

Ocala Fla WTMC Marion County John T. Alsop Jacksonville M. C. Izlar Civic Center

Meeting and Party of The Three Z club at Perkins home

The Three Z club met at Mr and Mrs Edgar Perkins home with Miss Louise Kyser receiving a handkerchief shower for her birthday. Dorothy Stephens farewelled for a trip to New Jersey as the last meeting before departure. Members present included Mrs Emmett Avera, Mrs Edgar Perkins, Mrs Bufford Pinckney, Virginia Davis Marguerite Davis Olga Lee Barber Marguerite Garrett Louise Kyser Ruth Kyser and visitor Miss Annette Pope. A jolly party with several young men followed. Comrade and Mrs S H Davis reside at the Fred G Foote cottage.

Z.Z Edgar Perkins Virginia Marguerite Davis Louise Kyser Dorothy Stephens New Jersey Emmett Avera Bufford Pinckney Virginia Davis Olga Lee Barber Marguerite Garrett Norene van Horn Mary Jane Brown Louise Jackson Ruth Kyser Annette Pope Panama City Buford Pinckney R. D. Lister Sesal Levins Cluster Cartwright Charles, van Horn Don Wingfield

New Home for U S W V and Auxiliary

The Johnson drug store building in Panama City has been deeded by W A Becks of Tulsa heirs of Thomas Johnson to Panama City Camp No 37 United Spanish War Veterans and its auxiliary. The brick building is being remodeled to serve as a home for the camp and auxiliary with completion planned after summer vacations for regular meetings.

U. S. W. V. and Auxiliary Johnson Drug Store W. A. Beck Tulsa Oklahoma Thomas Johnson Panama City United Spanish War Veterans

Lynn Haven Resident Guest Speaker on CBS Program

Former Lynn Haven resident Mr DeBra spoke on the We The People program over CBS, sharing authority from years in the Chinese inspection section of the San Francisco Immigration Department. Friends praised his talk and advice on curbing narcotics as the Community House receives white paint for improved appearance.

Lynn Haven Columbia Broadcasting System DeBra Immigration Department San Francisco

Railroad Retirement Board to take insurance claims

In Tallahassee on June 30 the Railroad Retirement Board will start accepting job insurance claims from railroad workers covered by the Railroad Unemployment Act. After July 1 the Florida Unemployment Compensation Division ends claims for railroad unemployment, with processing continuing through July 1. Foremen or supervisors will serve as unemployment claim agents for the board.

Tallahassee Railroad Retirement Board Florida Unemployment Compensation Division Harold C. Hall Florida Industrial Commission State

Reversal of Opinion Is Asked by Counties

Flor ida counties urge state board of administration to ignore Attorney General George Cooper Gibbs ruling that refunding obligations and original bond issues cannot be met. Nine counties sent telegrams seeking payment of interest on refunding road bonds using gas tax revenue. Counties named include Monroe Citrus Charlotte DeSoto Indian River Hardee Hernando St. Lucie Martin.

Tallahassee Fla George Cooper Gibbs Florida State Board of Administration Gibbs Monroe Citrus Charlotte DeSoto Indian River Hardee Hernando St. Lucie and Martin

American envoy seeks seat on Yankee Clipper homeward

Dublin June 30 United States Minister to Ireland John Cudahy applied today for accommodations on the Yankee Clipper for the return flight across the North Atlantic to the United States. The liner is scheduled to leave Foynes, Ireland, tomorrow.

Dublin John Cudahy United States Ireland North Atlantic Foynes

Negroes pledge support if Roosevelt seeks third term

Richmond Va June 30 Walter White of New York executive secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People presided today that should Roosevelt seek a third term he undoubtedly will have the support of the Negroes.

Richmond Walter White New York National Association For the Advancement of Colored d‘Pres Presevelt

First Methodist Panama City Adjusts Sunday Hours

The First Methodist Church of Panama City shifts morning services to 9 a m for July and summer to avoid the heat, with Sunday School at 10 a m and morning activities finishing by 10 30 a m. Evening worship remains at 8 p m instead of 7 30 p m, inviting all members and visitors to attend.

First Methodist Church Panama City

Panama City guests at University of Florida summer session

Gainesville June 30 Several Panama City residents are among the 1 901 students enrolled in UF's annual summer session term running through July 21. Most are Florida teachers taking courses to advance practices while some pursue advanced degrees. Attendees from Panama City include Dora Helen Baggott Evelyn H Barber Herbert Oliver Barber Nevie Jane Benton Louise Branson Brewer Merritt Brown Lynwood L Conrad Bessie Mae Cowart Eva Wilson Everett Marjorie Helen Fay William F Harrison Jr Bessie Amanda Norton Lois Rigell Jessie Taylor Steele and Bertha D Whittington.

Gainesville Panama City University of Florida Florida Dora Helen Baggott Evelyn H. Barber Herbert Oliver Barber Nevie Jane Benton Louise Branson Brewer Merritt Brown Lynwood L. Conrad Bessie Mae Cowart Eva Wilson Everett Marjorie Helen Fay William F Harrison, Jr Bessie Amanda Norton Lois Rigell Jessie Taylor Steele Bertha D. Whittington

HELP KIDNEYS PASS 3 LBS A DAY

Doctors say your kidneys contain 15 mules of tiny tubes that purify blood. Most people pass about 3 pints of waste daily. Doan's Pills offer relief, aiding the kidneys in removing toxins and reducing discomfort.

Doan

Dempsey Survives Appendectomy After Illness

Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey underwent an emergency appendectomy in New York after deteriorating health this week. Dr Alfred Li Henfeld reported his condition excellent and said the stamina that carried him to boxing glory remains in good stead. Dempsey fell ill Wednesday and missed the Louis Galento fight. he was hospitalized after symptoms worsened during a card game at home.

New York Jack Dempsey Alfred Li Henfeld Dempsey

Scout Notes Den 3 Pack 48 Meets June 27 1939

Den Mother Mrs. Joe Starling led five present as Ralph Brett showcased handicraft. Members will bring dog pictures next time. They played games and enjoyed the meeting. Next gathering set for Thursday July 6. Harry Ryder Keeper of the Buckskin.

den No. 3 Cub Scouts Joe Starling Ralph Brett

St Andrews Troop 38 Cancels July Meeting

Scoutmaster Bruno Letto announced that the next St Andrews Troop 38 meeting on the Fourth of July is cancelled. The troop will resume with a meeting on July 11.

Cate St. Andrews Bruno Letto

Port News Arrivals and Departures for Waterman Line

The Norwegian steamer Lynghaug arrived from New Orleans to load for a foreign port with Waterman S. S. Co. as agent. The American steamer Topa Topa sailed for Philadelphia and New York via Tampa, with Waterman S. S. Co. as owners and agents.

Lynghaug New Orleans Waterman S. S. Co

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