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Panama City Pilot

Location

Panama City, Florida, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1940

Page

3

Florida Faces Possible Sixth Congressional District

All about congressional reapportionment as Florida may redraw to add a sixth district after population growth. The 1935 legislature created a Fifth district including Orlando and Daytona Beach, shifting Jacksonville to the Second. no election will occur until 1942, pending prior Congress reapportionment.

Allahassee Konida Marida Orlando Daytona Beath Jacksonville

Betty Jameson Still Favored In National Women Golf

Betty Jameson of Texas remains the girl to beat as the National women's golf championship heads into the Pebble Beach semi finals. The San Antonio champ faces Clara Callancer while Mrs Ferrie meets Mrs Cothgan in the other half. Newcomers Marjorie Ferrie, Clara Callander, and Mrs Cothran rise as threats. Jameson wins 6 and 5 over Mrs Lifur with a four under par medal score.

del Monte Calif Betty Jamesson Texas California Betty Pebble Beach United States San Antonio Clara Callencer Long Beach James Ferrie Pasadena Cothgan Greenville D. C Marjorie Ferrie Walloping Mary Morse Clara Callander Walard Shepherd Los Angeles Miss Cothran Pargo N. D Georgia Tainter Miss Jameson Usy Gregg’ Lifur Mrs. Lifur

Foundation Stone review extols Gerda Whetstone saga

Highlights from the latest book praise Lella Warren's Foundation Stone as a sweeping antebellum saga. Gerda Whetstone, married young, bears many children and slaves, leads the plantation, and anchors a large clan tale set in South Carolina and Alabama. The work blends family history, romance, and slave life with rich background and deep research.

Lella Warren South Carolina Alabama Old South Gerda Whetstone Whetstone Gerda Yarbrough Whetstone Bruff Lucinda Willy Promis Hans Yarbrough Miss Warren Brut Gracey Wayne

Pattern 941 Frock Piques Campus Office Styles

Match that brisk tang in the air with Pattern 941, a Claire Tilden newcomer. A two piece bias cut skirt and darted bloused bodice create a smart waist emphasis, with bias sleevebands and a white collar. Sizes 11 to 19. Send 15 cents and order form to Panama City News Herald Pattern Department.

Claire Tilden Panama City News-Herald Fifth Avenue New York, Y

Notice of Application for Vax Deed in Bay County Florida

Notice is given that Daisy L. Reece holder of tax Certificate No ST issued August 2 1937 has filed for a tax deed to the property in Bay County Florida described as NW of NEI of NEI Section 16 Township 4 South Range 14 West. The certificate was issued in name Unknown. The property will be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door on October 7 1940 if not redeemed as required by law. Dated September 6 1940. Pledger Clerk of Circuit Court Bay County Florida By Marjorie Duncan Deputy Clerk

Senate Daisy L. Reece Bay Morida Nei Ranga Ian . Warless Tore Ba Circuit Court of Bay County Florida Marjorie Duncan Ruly

Embassy Club Opens New Season With Bob Lightburn Orchestra

The Embassy club on Sixth street begins its fall and winter season with a two night opening. Bob Lightburn will lead his seven piece orchestra for opening dances starting at 9 30 PM and continuing into the early hours. Drinks will be served at tables and at the club bar all afternoon and evening.

Embassy Club Sixth Street Bob Lightburn

Maynard Opens In New Western Today

Kermit Maynard one of the era’s top Western stars plays the hero in James Oliver Curwood’s Roaring Six Guns. Indiana born, he studied at the University of Indiana, excelling in football baseball and basketball before turning to rodeo. He won top honors at Salinas in 1933 as rider bulldogger and roper and later national titles in trick riding and roping.

Kermit Maynard James Oliver Curwood Indiana Maynard University of Indiana Salinas

Sports Mirror: Notable baseball and sailing notes from history

Today recalls Bobby Feller’s 23rd win for the Cleveland Indians over the Chicago White Sox 7-5. Buck Newman earned his 19th for the Tigers in a 7-4 victory over the Browns. Also noted is Endeavour I missing for two weeks during the America’s Cup chase near Newport and a Ryder Cup triumph by the U.S. team over Great Britain 9-3 with five of eight singles won.

Associated Press Bobby Feller Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Buck Newsom Tigers Browns Endeavour I Newport R. I British Safe Great Britain

U Hoo Officer Stops Driver Blocking Busy Street

A policeman hailed a motorist who snarled traffic by attempting a U turn on a busy street. The officer approached and challenged the driver as onlookers watched. The motorist glanced aside before responding to the confrontation.

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Cock-Eyed Court at Ritz Theatre Opens Oct 1 Show

Manager Bud Davis previews Cock-Eyed Court a 15 minute feature at the Ritz. The Tuesday night attraction offers audience participation with questions for silver half dollars, fines based on guilt levels, and a judge presiding as prizes are awarded. WDLP officials promise a wildly popular, screwy show drawing crowds.

Bud Davis Ritz Ritz Theatre WDLP

Radio Schedule Fragments From WDLP and Local Programs

A fragmented listing of WDLP and local stations with program names, times, bands, and announcers across Friday and Saturday schedules. Includes Music, News, Weather, Devotional segments, and various orchestras, with numerous typos and partial entries.

Knights of Pythias seek charter members in Panama City

Panama Citians interested in joining the local Knights of Pythias chapter may transfer reinstate or join by initiation. Contact T. S. Daniel special deputy G. C. at the Commercial House 23 Fourth street between noon and 2 p.m. or after 5 p.m. on any day before Oct 3, the announcement said.

Panama Citlans The Knights of Pythias T. S. Daniel G. C Commercial House Fourth Street

Golden wedding cake sealed since 1890 opens

At the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John N. Beaty in Serseyville Illinois a wooden box from their 1890 wedding was opened. The fruit cake inside remained in good condition, witnesses said.

Serseyville John N. Beaty

Seven Stocking Tones Match Complexion Standards

Face powder shades inspire a hosiery collection with tones named opalescent champagne rose bisque rachel and three deeper beige shades for blondes reds and brunettes. Experts urge proper fit size care and grooming to keep feet and legs attractive and comfortable with daily hygiene waxing and lotions.

Alicia Hartner Rachel

Prices at Old Dutch Inn match other spots

At the Old Dutch Inn patrons can expect comparable prices to nearby eateries with a promise of quality food and beverages. The advert highlights the establishment as offering the best in both fare and drink, inviting customers to visit.

POTENTIALLY HISTORIC VOTE APPEAL BY PRESIDENTS SON AND PEPPER

The report notes a political event in Bay Front Park tonight with the president’s son and Senator Claude Pepper present. Governor Rivers of Georgia urges Young Democrats to endure hardship and inflation while supporting war preparations, framing this as one of the hardest times in the country.

Pars Fay Claude Pepper D-Fia Nadeens Bay Front Park Tonigh D. Rivers Georgia

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