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Newspaper
Sarasota County Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1922
Page
2
The Bee Ridge Christian Endeavor Society held its weekly prayer meeting with the subject Contentment. Members shared views on questions from leader Mr Wesley Clarke, who led the session. Mrs L Albritton played Silent Prayer at the piano. Mr Chas Mills served as secretary.
The law requires payment of all personal property with land taxes. Tax sale for land taxes is on July 3. After that date any uncollected personal taxes go to a deputy for collection, with costs charged to those responsible. A M Wilson Tax Collector Sarasota County Fla. 6 15 21
The Moore Haven Times argues Florida gains from mixed origins as natives and newcomers alike lead in business and public life. It stresses equal citizenship, merit over birth, and blending of diverse elements with Florida’s climate and soil to drive future leadership. The piece also notes peanuts as a nutritious food source.
Louis Hawkins visits Bradentown while Ellenton residents spend Sunday here. Tributes and social events mark the week as residents report health, travel, church activities, honey production, and a sigh of sorrow over Ruth Potter’s death in Sarasota.
Englewood hosts many visitors with extensive social calls to Sarasota Bradenton and nearby towns. Local fishing parties led by W C Whitman aboard the Hermitage haul multiple tarpon up to 185 pounds and amberjack, drawing praise for Lemon Bay fishing and plans to bring Boca Grande boat south.
Visitors from Lakeland Saras ota and Venice share news of beach parties picnics and a turtle hunt. The Sarasota mass meeting selects an advisory board to plan a $75 000 public recreation pier and a new Venice school building is planned with potential bond election.
From our special correspondent at Nokomis, Martin's cottage remains a popular weekend stop as trout plentiful in the pass and hand lines active. Hazel Curry shows improvement while four Nokomis families motor to Wimauma for camp meeting and Frank Curry and sons participate.
Local households report summer plans and travel. Mr and Mrs Guy Ragan attend Gainesville summer school. Capt Blackburn hosts Mr and Mrs Harry Goolo from Bee Ridge. Mrs Harry Brown aims for Clayton Georgia to visit Mrs Tom Roan.
Miss Biggs of Sarasota is in the area for the school census. Mr and Mrs H L Hancock, now near Waterbury, were here Sunday greeting many. Mrs Alderman recently returned from Terra Ceia after a two week trip. Rev Wright Carlton and a family are mentioned in the report.
Mrs C V S Wilson led a Sunday visit with friends while J H Lord and Mr Thornburg from Chicago called Thursday. Miss Mildred Myers from Avon Park and Sarasota visited the club. Dr and Mrs Steele and others spent time at the club Sunday. A Tampa party stayed a week at Fairview on the bay. The Waite and Rucker couples joined Thursday supper at the Club House. Helen Brooks Smith graded the main driveway with a tractor last week. the drive will be shell 10 feet wide and planted with Australian pines hibiscus and oleanders adding to park and Tamiami Trail appeal.
Carl Fuller had extensive Ford repairs. The little son of W S Surles was ill last week. Mr and Mrs J M Ashman motor to Sarasota. Mr and Mrs Singletary recently returned to Manasota. Mr and Mrs J B Holland visited Sarasota last Tuesday for business and pleasure. The Anderson brothers are supply
Snippets from Manasota mention a hotel infant gravely ill last Saturday and a Florida beekeeper avoiding stings. The brief items reflect everyday concerns in the community with no further details.
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