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Newspaper

Panama City Pilot

Location

Panama City, Florida, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1940

Page

2

Danley Furniture Banquet Draws Attendees From Six Stores

The annual Danley Furniture banquet honored about 54 employees from all six stores in Panama City. Festive arrangements included spring flowers, with Joe Marley Jr and Bill Guy delivering addresses and Olin Johnson responding. A quiz program featured Dr I Q with prizes of silver dollars for Port St. Joe and Marianna staff, and seashell place cards adorned the tables.

Danley Furniture Panama City Danley Furiture Toutonnieres Joe Marley, Jr Marianna Bill Guy Olin Johnson Geneva Ala H. D. Danley

Campbell couple buy modern residence near Lynn Haven school

Mr and Mrs John Campbell purchased the large modern home owned by Martha Tripp on Georgia venue beside Lynn Haven school grounds. They plan to move soon and join the local veterans community. The Campbells, Lynn Haven natives, were welcomed by residents as new home buyers. United Spanish War Veterans and World War Veterans members attended solemn decorations at Southport cemetery with impressive ceremonies.

John Campbell Ate Martha Tripp Georgia Lynn Hafen Campbell Lynn Haven Southport

Farewell Dinner For Blanchard Party At Alabama Avenue

Veteran and Mrs. Blanchard hosted a farewell dinner at their Alabama Avenue home before leaving June 3 for East Springfield. Guests included Veterans G. B. Jones of Panama City Charles C. Foster Reece of Millville Harold Brown and family Warren J. Bradley M. O. Kittle Foster L. Blanchard and their daughter Mrs M O Kittle. Olin Holmcombe will reside in the Blanchard home during their absence.

Thomas £.Lanchard Alabama Avenue G. B. Jones Panama Charles C. Foster Reece Millville Miles S. Brown Harold Highland City Warren J. Bradley M. O. Kittle Foster L. Blanchard

Obituary for J M McKinnon of Tampa

Funeral services for the late J M McKinnon of Tampa were held at the Red Bay Presbyterian arch near DeFuniak Springs. He is survived by wife Miss Pau line Shiver of Lynn Haven and a son John EB McKinnon. They will live with her parents. Decorations Day events included graveside honors by Panama City Camp U S W V auxiliary and World War Mothers. Memorials featured a quartet, prayers, songs, and an interment ceremony with Boy Scouts participation.

J. M. McKinnon Tampa Red Bay Presbyterian Arch DeFuniak Springs McKinnon Pauline Shiver Lynn Haven John EB. McKinnon Panama City Millville St. Andrews Southport Warren J.radley G.,watkins America B. R. Weld William Mowat Grover Baxley Boy Scouts of America

Exercises at Southport Cemetery

At the conclusion of the services at the Lynn Haven cemetery, attendees held brief formalities and a final farewell observed by mourners and local officials.

Southport Lynn Haven

Flag Raising Ceremony at Foster Home Panama City

On Sunday June 2 flag raising ceremonies will be held at the home of Veteran and Mrs Charlie O Foster of Panama City at 2 30 p m. All veterans their families and Auxiliary members are invited to attend A pot luck dinner will be served at 4 30 p m Members are asked to bring a covered dish and table service.

Charlies O. Foster Panama City

Friendship Club Meets At Mrs Luksie Home In Pleasant Assembly

The Friendship club gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Mary Luksie’s home with high attendance. Guests included Mrs. A H Brake of Panama City and her sister Mrs. Hattie Netz of Alhambra California visiting relatives before a trip to Ohio. Cards and Chinese checkers were played and iced tea with cookies served. The next meeting will be at the same location.

Friendship Club Mary Luksie A. H. Brake Panama City Hattie Netz Alhambra Calif Ohio

Jungle cousins lead Lynn Haven sing at 5 45 p m on WDLP

Jungle cousins Marjorie Quick Willie Mae Campbell and Charlie Sullivan, three families from Lynn Haven, sang Tuesday over WDLP and plan another performance next Tuesday at 5 45 p m The Jungle refers to a rare tropical forest growth on the western outskirts of Southport where the families once lived

Marjorie Uick Willie Mae Campbell Charlie Sullivan Lynn Haven WDLP Southport

Porter couple move into former Barta residence on Virginia Ave

Mr and Mrs Glenn Porter moved Monday to the former Barta residence on Virginia Avenue which they had purchased earlier for a home. Mrs Edgar Perkins hosted Monday afternoon at her home honoring Mrs John Campbell with twenty five guests. Contests and games were enjoyed and light refreshments served. Miss Dorothy Stephens arrived Wednesday from Glenridge New Jersey after a year's stay and will remain with her parents for a two month vacation.

Glenn Porter Barta Virginia Avenue Edgar Perkins John Campbell Dorothy Stephens Glenridge N.J C. V. Stephens

Hospital Admits and Discharges Reported in Panama City

At The Hospitals Mrs Cry Scott of Port St Joe was admitted yesterday to the Panama City hospital Mrs George Morrison of Dune din Fla visiting her father J R Kersey was admitted as a patient to the Panama City hospital yesterday Mrs Dewey Conrad and Infant daughter La Yon were discharged yesterday from the Lisenby hospital to their home

Cry Scott Port St. Joe Panama City Hospital George Morrison Dunedin, Fla J. R. Kersey

Weekend coats bridge beach and country wardrobes

The article advises a practical weekend coat in cotton corduroy linen or gabardine, in colors like scarlet navy or honey beige, to wear over slacks dresses or skirts. It stresses two practical outfits, versatile accessories and multiuse pieces suitable for weekends at beach or country homes.

Marian Young NEA Service New York Agatha

Cecilian Singers to Perform in Panama City Concert

The Cecilian Singers of Pensacola will give a Monday 8 p m concert at First Methodist Church in Panama City. The 24 member group has gained wide acclaim in prior Pensacola appearances. Leonard Gay conducts the ensemble with strong piano support from Mrs George Westlake. Admission is free and open to the public.

Cecilian Singers Pensacola First Methodist Church Panama City George Westlake Leonard Gay

Glorifying Yourself by Alicia Hart NER Service Writer

Advice column addresses summer beauty needs for daylight and twilight. Recommends portable makeup kits, dewied foundation, light rouge, mascara, and matching blush for day and night wear. Encourages hair care, frequent manicures, and hand upkeep to prevent washed-out appearance after sunset.

Martins Ferry Woman Finds Pet Licking Child in Kitchen

A Martins Ferry resident rushed to the kitchen after a piercing scream and discovered a family dog vigorously biting the child. Neighbors described the scene as chaotic as the commotion drew attention from nearby rooms, and adults intervened to separate the animals and secure the child.

Martins Ferry Ohio Harry Laase Pel Donnie

Tonight’s Baptist Banquet and Local Meetings

Tonight at 7 30 p m the Baptist Training Union banquet occurs in the First Baptist church basement. The Wal lace Memorial Presbyterian church executive board of the Woman's Auxiliary meets at 3 p m at the church. Cecilian Singers from Pensacola give a concert at the First Methodist church at 8 p m. The Spiritual Life and Message group of the First Methodist W M S meets in the church annex at 2 45 p m. The First Methodist W M S meets for Bible study in the church annex at 3 p m led by Mrs J Ed Stokes.

Baptist Training Union First Baptist Church Woman's Auxiliary Wallace Memorial Presbyterian Church Cecilian Singers Pensacola First Methodist Church First Methodist W. M.S Church Annex M. S First Methodis Church J. Ed Stokes

We The Women By Ruth Millett

Adrienne Morrison mother of the Bennett girls talks turkey to Const ance and Joan offering professional advice but staying hands off on personal life She cites stage experience as essential for screen actors and describes her own 13 year career breaks now on New York stage in Grey Farm She notes she has helped daughters in their careers and believes a student should pick work where Mother knows bestOthers in the Bennett family and Morrison family are referenced as figures in theatre and film

Adrienne Morrison Bennett Girls Turkey Constance Joan Hollywood Miss Morrison Juliet Richard Bennett New York Grey Farm the Bennett Barbara C” Ot

Social Roundup Notes From Atlanta Visit and Departures

Mrs. J. Van Wilhite of Atlanta leaves Tuesday after a delightful month with her sisters Mrs. Ruth Coleman and Mr. M. A. Coleman. Mamie Bryant heads home to Orangeburg after a week away then summer school in Gainesville. Mamie Ruth Baggott has left for Wakulla to begin as accountant at Wakulla Lodge. Mrs. James Foster and her son visit from Springhill, La., staying with Mrs. Foster’s sisters in the city.

Mamie Bryant Orangeburg S. C Gainesville T. C. Bryant Tommie Vance Mamie Ruth Baggott Florida State College For Women Wakulla Wakulla Lodge Mrs James Foster and Son Springhill, la City Foster I. J. Foster McDonald

Moon's gravity pulls ocean levels 2 to 3 feet offshore

A mid-ocean gravitational effect by the moon causes water to bulge outward, lifting the surface by about two to three feet relative to the shore.

B. T. U Banquet At First Baptist Church Tonight

The Baptist Training Union banquet will be held tonight at 7 30 p m in the basement of the First Baptist church preparations are being made for 10 guests and all B Y P U members and those attending are invited to attend.

Baptist Training Union First Baptist Church

Vacation Etiquette Rules for Sharing Travel Tales

The piece warns of vacation bores who relive trips in detail and urges restraint. It suggests three rules: limit vacation talk to three minutes, reserve photos for family, and avoid pressuring others to admire or adopt vacation plans.

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