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Panama City Pilot

Location

Panama City, Florida, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1940

Page

3

Women’s Clubs to Elect New Officers Today in Florida

Sarasota report notes formal election of Florida Federation of Women's Clubs officers during the convention’s concluding session. Mrs. Thurston Roberts of Jacksonville is slated as president with other officers unopposed, while the second vice presidency remains contested between Mrs. M. Sand of Bartow and Mrs. Sue Curtis Webster of Lake Worth.

Sarasota Fla Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs Thurston Roberts Jacksonville M. Sand Bartow Sue Curtis Webster Lake Worth Ralph A. Smith Sanford A. Malcolm Smith Tampa Joseph L. Gray Lake City Ki Newell Gainesville

Frances Owen Still Favored in State Women's Golf

Frances Owen of Jacksonville advanced to the semifinals of the state women's golf tournament at Mount Plymouth facing Mrs. Al Nelson of Ponte Vedra Beach. Nelson dominated Mrs. J G Spitz 8 and 7, while Owen beat Emma Sculley 3 and 2. Other semifinalists include Miriam Phipps Lyon of Orlando and Mrs. T P Gallatin of Tampa.

Mount Plymouth Frances Owen Jacksonville al Nelson Ponte Verda Beach Nelson J. G. Spitz Hollywood Miss Owen Emma Sculley Pensacola Miriam Phipps Lyon Orlando T. P. Gallatin Tampa

Oglethorpe Breaks Even With Florida

Florida and Oglethorpe baseball games ended in a split here. Florida won the opener 3 to 2 in a well played exhibition, while Oglethorpe answered with a 12 to 6 victory in the rematch. The Gators travel to Jacksonville next to face the Tars of the South Atlantic League.

Gainesville University of Florida Oglethorpe Florida Gators Jacksonville Tars

Fights Last Night Associated Press Roundup

In St Louis Johnny Whiters beat Lee Savold by decision. Otis Thomas stopped Chief Collins in seven rounds in Reno. Saverio Turiel stopped Victor Isi in eight in Mt Vernon. Philadelphia bouts ended in a draw between Jos Sofia and Joe Bricke. Eddie Dolan outpointed Jackie Thompson in Waterbury. Ken Overlin outpointed Jerry Maloni in Hycopee.

Associated Press ST. Louis Johnny Whiters Pontiac Mich Lee Savold Des Moines Otis Thomas Chief Collins Reno Nev Baltimore Saverio Turiello Italy Victor aEisi Mt. Vernon N. Y Philadelphia Jos Sofi Joe BrickKle Drew Waterbury Conn Eddie Dolan Jackie Thompson Albany Hicopee Mass Ken Overlin Washington, D. C Jerry Maloni Springfield

Exhibition Baseball Scores and Schedule Across Florida and Nearby Cities

Baseball exhibition results from Florida sites include New York and Cincinnati games in Winter Haven Sebring Lakeland and Fort Lauderdale plus Havana Cuban all stars against St Louis. A rainout cancelled Brooklyn vs Boston in Clearwater and today’s slate features Detroit Philadelphia Chicago and other matchups across arid sites with several AA teams listed.

Jacksonville Fla Asheville Atlanta Birmingham Boston Brownsville Chicago Cleveland Cincinnati Detroit New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Raleigh Or St. Louis San Antonio San Francisco Seattle Washington Florida Fort Myers Melbourne Key West Miami Panama City Ta Pensacola Tampa Soom Associated Press Winter Haven Sebring Newark Lakeland St. Louis Toledo Hollywood Calif Los Angeles Clearwater Brooklyn Havana Cuba Tucson Ariz Orlando Yuma Arta Miami Beach Columbus Tex Sarasota Louisville Tallahassee

Publicity Directors Plan Florida Summer Campaign Meet

Wilton Martin announces at the Florida Association of Publicity Directors annual meeting that a state wide effort to attract summer vacationists to Florida will be launched. The group will convene in Miami on April 14 and 16 to discuss the plan.

Ocala Florida Florida Association of Publicity Directors Wilton Martin Miami

Apron Social at Methodist Church Tuesday Apr 2

The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church will hold an apron social at the church Tuesday afternoon April 2. Supper will be served to the apron company at 5 p.m.

Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church

Lynn Haven Yankees Open Season With Big Win Over Callaway

The Lynn Haven Yankees beat Callaway 11 to 1 to open the season on Easter Sunday. A return game is set for Sunday Mar 31 at the Lynn Haven diamond amid a thinner pitching staff.

Lynn Haven

Tourist club meets at Community House tonight

The Tourist club will meet tonight at the Community House at the usual hour with an interesting program and good refreshments. A full attendance is desired as only a few meetings remain this season. Mr and Mrs Wallace Weidman of Schenectady NY visited Fred Van de Mark while traveling from Orlando and Miami. The Veterans Easter Ball drew a large crowd with dancing, a candy pull, and a cake walk to benefit Panama City Camp. The Spanish War Veterans host weekly dances at their hall each Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. Proceeds aid the building fund. The Drake Trio will present another Sacred hour program on WDLP next Sunday at 5 p.m.

Wallace Weidman Schenectady N. Y Fred van de Mark Orlando Miami Building Fund Panama City Drake WDLP

Advocates of Economy Run Up the White Flag

Washington correspondents say Congress may abandon economy as the Senate hikes the farm bill and raises parity spending. The piece notes plans to boost WPA and veteran pensions, and a forthcoming rivers and harbors bill amid election-year economizer pressures.

Washington Congress Senate

Heart Attack Fatal For Senator Black

Gainesville based State Senator Robert Lucas Black died at 57 from a heart attack in a Jacksonville hospital after returning from South Carolina for rest. Funeral services will be held in Gainesville at 4 p.m. with burial in a local cemetery. Survivors include his widow Mamie Beach Black a son Robert Lucas Black II four brothers a sister and his mother. Some Kansas counties have had few or no grand jury sessions in their histories.

Gainesville Fla Robert Lucas Black Jacksonville Senator Black South Carolina Mamie Beach Black Waltersboro S. C Palatka Graham R. D. Sheldon Heyward F. Y. Smith Alachua R. B. Black

Trade Program Faces Close Senate Vote

Washington reports a near tie in the Senate as the administration hinges on a tight vote to preserve the reciprocal trade program. Debates ran dull with both camps claiming wins, and a potential four vote margin seen by some, including a possible tie decided by Vice President Garner. Redraft would require ratification of all trade pacts, a change administration argues could nullify the program if approved.

Washington Senate Garner M Barkiey

Senate Poised on Amendment As Vote Tally Skews Narrow

In a tense session senators gauged support for the amendment with a two to four vote opposition. Some senators argued the measure had a strong chance to pass and informal polls suggested a slim winning margin of one or two votes.

Senate

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Death of Spouse

Mrs. Anna Foster Briggs expresses gratitude for the kindness and sympathy received during her husband J. F. Briggs illness and death. She thanks friends for flowers and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Blanchard for helping close affairs of the late husband.

J. F. Briggs Thomas Blanchard Anna Foster Briggs

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