Seattle blackout drill tests mass city readiness
Dante reports towns across the Seattle area brace for a wartime blackout on March 7 18 minute alert at 1040 am PST with 10000 plus volunteers recruited as traffic guardians and light snuffers. Hotels must call every room and guards man entrances while trains proceed under special dispensation. Mayor John Carroll appeals for complete cooperation as army navy air corps and officials from Western Canada Washington and Oregon oversee the operation.
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Dante Ons
Seattle
America
Patr
Great Northern
Army
Navy
Air Corps
Western
Canada
Washington
Oregon
Florida Railroad Commission Hearing Notices 1941
Notices announce formal hearings by the Florida Railroad Commission at Tallahassee and Panama City on March 19 20 1941. Cases include Panа Transit Company Certificate of Convenience and Necessity and K E DeFuniak Springs Common Carrier Certificate. Dates times and parties are listed for public hearing.
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Commission Et State OF
City
Florida
Panama City
Florida’ Railroad Commission
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Rail AD Commission
State OF Florida
Florida Railroad Commission of State of Florida
Hearss
Tallahassee
Floran
CERET
K. E
DeFuniak Springs
West Hhasse
Ids
Railroad Commission of the
Railroad Commission
State OF
Florida Railroad Commission
Oats
Supreme Court
Tuthiliwasee
JOE Bug & Truck Company, Inc
Jacksonville
Port St. Joe
Floris
East Bay Bridge
Andrews Bay
Beacon Hill
Ban Blas
The
Dollar Day Social Held by Methodist Ladies Aid Society
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church held its annual dollar day social on Tuesday with a business meeting, musical selections by Rev. Dunnam, and a covered dish supper. A large attendance attended and the group is pleased with the returns.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Dunnam
Lynn Haven News Briefs and notices with local updates
A long Bay County notice page recalls local life in Lynn Haven with renovations at the Youtzy house on Indiana avenue, social visits, a fire scare on Florida avenue, and several regional court and tax deed announcements. Also listed are a railroad commission hearing notice and a legal appeal in the Pauline Ginter case. The mix covers town events, meetings, and official actions across 1941 Bay County Florida.
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W.H. Youtay
Ycoutzy
Indiana Avenue
Lynn Haven
Fourteenth Judicial Circuit
Bay County
State of Florida
Pauline Ginter
Albert Ginter
Panama City
H. A. Pledoer
Marjorie Duncan
Senate
Waller
Bay
Florida
Orig
Leask
Cor
Run
Tay
Beg
Township
Christian Endeavor Meeting Highlights The Love of God
The Christian Endeavor held its regular Sunday night meeting with leaders Jimmie Mowat and Betty Jean Mowat. The program included songs, Scripture by Betty Jean, a prayer led by Jimmie Mowat, a brief Old Testament discussion, group discussion, announcements, choir practice next Tuesday, a collection led by Cliff Cooley, more songs, and the pledge to close. The next meeting will be led by Rose Collins and Junior Roberts on The Grace of Christ The Son.
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Christian Endeavor
Christian &Ndeavor
Jimmie Mowat
Betty Jean Mowat
God
Betty Jean
Cliff Cooley
Epworth League Meeting Discusses Differing Views
The Epworth League opened with Miss Louise Jackson presiding then turned to Miss Norene Van Horn who led a study on Friends in Spite of Differences. Miss Vivian Lott read scripture as Louise Kyser Alva Ward and Jimmie Baxley gave talks. The meeting ended with a benediction.
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Epworth League
Louise Jackson
Norene van Horn
Vivian Lott
Louise Kyser
Alva Ward
Jimmie Baxley
Benedicon
Lynn Haven teachers sponsor 35 cent cafeteria supper March 7
Lynn Haven teachers hold a 35 cent cafeteria supper at the Community building Friday night March 7 from 5 30 to 6 30 to benefit city schools. The event was promoted amid a local scene that included residents visiting family, weekend travel, and preparations for next summer's occupancy by Birmingham and Alabama visitors.
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Lynn Haven
Joddie Owens
James Thomas
Chipley
Marion Owen
Vernon
O. P. Jones
Bill Ward
Mobile
W. D. Ward
Ann Proctor
Alabama
Raymond Niquet
Ernest Register
Camp Blanding
S. B., McGeachey
Francis
Miss Croteal
McGeachey
Birmingham
Panama City
WDLP
Gulf Coast
Gulf
Mexico to Boost Ports Along Pacific Coast
Mexico's navy reports improvements at Salina Cruz and Mazatlan as the U S Mexico negotiate a mutual assistance pact. Dredging expands Salina Cruz channel to handle larger ships. dock, wharf, and warehouse repairs underway and the rail link to Puerto Mexico upgraded. Salina Cruz is in Oaxaca about 200 miles from Guatemala, Mazatlan in Sinaloa opposite Baja California.
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Mexico City
Mar
Salina Cruz
Mazatlan
United States
Mexico
California
Panama Canal Zone
Ministry of the Navy
Puerto Mexico
Gulf of Mexico
Oaxaca
Sinaloa State
Horton Smith Names Hogan Today’s Greatest Golfer
Coral Gables March 7 Horton Smith says Ben Hogan has matched Bobby Jones in influence though in a different way He notes Hogan and others seek week to week low scores year round rather than only major triumphs Hogan is golf’s top player and the leading money winner with best scoring average for 1940 and 1941 and again this year Smith compares Hogan’s consistency to Jones dominance and praises Hogan’s remarkable caliber and competition
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Coral Gables
Mar
Horton Smith
Ben Hogan
Bobby Jones
Jones
Smith
Hogan
Hogan In An Entirely Different Light. “Jones
Ben
Gene Sarazen
Mayors Tithe Boosts Faith in Business and Politics
Atlanta mayor Roy LeCraw says giving ten percent of his income to church and charity has improved his fortunes in business and politics. The 48 year old Presbyterian elder began tithing on his first mayoral pay, noting a $2,760 check followed by a $280 gain and a sense of increased luck and satisfaction.
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AL B. Richardson
Atlanta
Mar
The
Special News Service
Roy Lecraw
Christian Stewardship
LeCraw
Presbyterian Church
Racing Notes A Pan American handicap field eyed at Tropical Park
The Associated Press reports a dozen of 31 entered for tomorrow's $3,000 added Pan American handicap at Tropical Park, a six furlong race for 3 year olds and up. Notable contenders include Doubt Not Speed to Spare Royal Man and Cherry Jam. Devil's Crag tied a park record at a mile 170 all but one day earlier.
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Associated Press
Tropical Park
Coral Gables
James B. Campbell
Florida City
P. L. Kelley
Devil's Crag
Joseph Pepp
Conn McCreary
Hialeah Park
McCreary
Eddie Arcaro
Johnny Gilbert
Durgist selling medicines three days in Panama City
A druggest offers trial bottles of Rux Compound and Williams Formula for 25c for three days Thursday to Saturday in Panama City. The medicines claim to relieve rheumatic neuralgic neuritic pains stomach upset and nervous symptoms with full size bottles selling at 1.50 nationwide. The pitch cites internal relief, increased appetite, and mild diuretics for kidneys claiming broad benefits and strong local praise.
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Panama City
Williams
United States
Matador Garza to Faces Last Chance in Mexico City
Matador Lorenzo Garza, who failed to dispatch a bull in nine attempts last Sunday, faces punishment and a potential contract cancellations totaling 18,000 pesos. Government fines amount to 1,000 pesos and sponsors urge fans to support Garza next Sunday as officials weigh further sanctions amid protests from 30,000 spectators.
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Mexico City
Lorenzo Garza
Corrida
Garza
Exhibition Baseball Today Across Multiple Cities
Havana Cuba Brooklyn against Cleveland in Havana. St Petersburg features St Louis against New York. San Bernardino hosts fea against Sacramento. Miami hosts New York against Boston. San Antonio showcases Boston against St Louis. San Diego hosts Philadelphia against San Diego. Yesterday Philadelphia beat Seattle 11 to 2 in San Fernando.
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Associated Press
Havana
Cuba
Brooklyn
Cleveland
St. Petersburg
Miami
Fla
New York
Boston
San Antonio
Tex
St. Louis
San Diego
Calif
Philadelphia
San Fernando
Phildelphia
Seattle
Sui Weigh Withdrawal Sparks Public Petition and Debate
Public petition alleges deception as Sui Weigh was removed from the ring after nine false dispatches. Police escorted a matador amid claims of decline since being horned in. December experts warn career jeopardy unless he shows brilliance and artistry, or fans may boycott.
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Geo. L. Patten
Peedegalla
Fiere
Herzinson Hardware CO
Mrs. Boostrom
Dunham
Altha
Methodist Church
T. B. Miller
Grace Youtzy
Fostoria
Ohio
T. J. Hurd
Naples
Fort Myers
Orlando
Oujlda
Helen Owens
A. W. Proctor
U. S
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Miss
J. K. F. Mitchell
John
Chicago
Ill
W. J. McAleer
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U. S. Army Flying Corps
Louisville
Geo. Mitchell
Versa Jacobs
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Jenkins
Lulu Jones
Wasau
W. L. Roberts
John A. Wise
H. B. Calkins
Ranney
Aberdeen
Harriet Walker
Bok Tower
E. MecGeachey
R. C. Wallace
Knoxville
Tenn
Bud Bauer
Browne
Court House
H. A. Pledger
Circuit Cater
Catharine Thomasson
Geo, L. Patten
Pasco Davis
Farmdale
Panama City Hospital
Dorothy Thompson
Lisenby Hospital
Marx Bros
Panama Theatre
Santa Anita
W. L. Brann
Challedon
C. S. Howard
Midand
Tom Smith
J. D. Mooney
Black Gold
Laurel
Maryland
Belmont
Aqueduct
Saratoga
Delaware Park
National Sco Pregnacy and
Hunt Associaon
Miss Quiz
Scarlet Gate Farm
Tropical
Harrison Aye
Alfred Stroud
Richmond
Panama
Arin
Linda Hates
WALBURH + MORGAN
Comway
Truman
Carole Rob Gawbard Montgomery
Leon Errol
Lupe Velez
George O'Bi O'Brien
DR. Satan
Eugene the Jeep
Late Show
Collairo
Semon Unc Rogers
Fourth Street
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