17 Mar 1939
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Newspaper
Panama City Pilot
Location
Panama City, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1939
Page
1
Fashion from spring and Easter wardrobes highlights fresh feminine styles. Lingerie trims dot day dresses with full skirts and starched petticoats. Navy or black form the core palette, with greens browns and purples for variety. A practical wardrobe includes two dresses a print and a plain, plus a top coat for year‑round wear.
Rotary luncheon at Cove hotel at noon and Altar Society benefit bridge at Panama Country Club at 2 30 p m. Children's Home drive closes Sunday with church services, Legion Auxiliary meets at Bay Harbor 7 30 p m. Chrysanthemum circle meets 3 p m at Mrs Henry Page. Kiwanis luncheon at Dixie Sherman hotel at noon. Hi Low Bridge club at Mrs John Thompson 2 30 p m. Lions club at Dixie Sherman hotel 12 15 p m. Mrs M A Coleman hosts bridge for bride elect Elizabeth Wing at 2 30 p m Wednesday.
Miss Madilyn Moeller entertained Delta Hi Club members at the weekly gathering. President Miss Margaret Nixon led a business session, then a party with games and refreshments. Next meeting hosted by Miss Annie Laurie Mosley at Mrs Will Cook's home.
Mrs Nancy Triplett filed to advertise and sell tax certificates for Lot 1 2 3 16 B11 145 Lynn Haven Bay County Florida at the Court House door Panama City on April 5 1939 at 11 00 a.m. Certificate No 2780 of 1933 covers unpaid taxes for 1932 through 1935 inclusive.
Hollywood Florida March 17 EPI AL Barnes and Mrs A M Sobel both of New York won the mixed pair championship in the Southeastern Sed on Contract Bridge tournament. Play ended early today.
C. W. Churchill and Miss Mary Malehie of De trast earned second place in their respective events, highlighting strong performances from local contestants at the county meet.
A movement seeks to abolish speed limits in California except a 45 mph limit at night. Another faction backs a 60 mph ceiling. The clash reflects varied approaches to road safety and mobility across the state.
Circle one of the First Baptist church met Tuesday at the Beach Drive home of Mrs G H Denson with prayer and a devotional by Mrs E A Barrett. Refreshments followed the late afternoon gathering with St Patrick Day motif. Attendees included Mrs E A Barrett Mrs M B Hawkins Mrs J H Fussell Mrs D B James Mrs F M Baldwin Mrs Katherine Perske Mrs Jack McNamara Mrs H B Patrick and Mrs G H Denson. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs J H Fussell with Mrs McNamara as co hostess.
Traffic authorities estimate skidding causes about 760,000 injuries each year. The figure highlights driving hazards and road conditions contributing to crashes.
The Order of the Eastern Star held its regular states meeting last night with initiations for Miss Mary Pinkle Cutchins Panama City and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Drake Lynn Haven. A drill honored the Manzonie emblem followed by a humorous reading and social refreshments. numerous visitors and members attended from across several chapters.
Club officers of the Panama City University of Florida alumni announce support for the West Florida rally sponsored by the Jackson County alumni in Marianna on Tuesday night March 28. Speakers include Josh Cody, Harold Williams, Walter Milligan, L C Crofton, Steve OConnell, and university leaders.
Bruce community prepares for a large Homecoming at a Walton County Methodist church this Sunday March 26. Bruce Methodist church invites the public to attend and bring a basket lunch, as announced by Mrs M Pate publicity director.
Frank S Wright executive secretary of the alumni association and other speakers will tour seven Jackson County high schools the day after. The Marianna Rotary luncheon on Wednesday March 29 will honor the University of Florida and include alumni speakers. The Jackson County club extends a cordial welcome to university friends in West Florida and sponsors the rally as a friendly get-together.
Miss Elizabeth Wing, a forthcoming bride of Isaac W. Byrd, was guest of honor at a Beach Drive bridge party hosted by Mrs. C. C. Moore. The event featured spring floral decor, high score winner Mrs. Harry Fannin, and a black prize won by Mrs. B. S. Gordon.
Victor T. Powe, state manager for Southern Bell Telephone Company, died in a local hospital after a brief illness. Pneumonia followed influenza, in a Jacksonville report dated March 17.
At 30 mph a one second glance lets a car cover about 44 feet without the driver noticing what lies ahead. This emphasizes how brief lookaway moments can lead to dangerous outcomes on busy roads.
The article praises Pontiac engineers and declares Pontiac the most trouble free car in the world. It emphasizes superior engineering and dependable performance as core reasons owners and judges rate Pontiac highly. The text cites Pontiac's record as proof of quality.
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