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Newspaper
Sarasota Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1920
Page
8
W. B. Powell humorously observes a North to South migration of families in aging cars, detailing crowded improvised travel across Florida. He notes gas costs, road conditions, and roadside scenes while praising resilience of travelers from Meehhegan as they head toward election impacts.
The Manatee County Growers Association and the Manatee County Citrus Sub-Exchange are not connected despite name similarity and overlapping roles. A letter from Citrus Sub-Exchange manager H G Gumprecht clarifies there is no affiliation. The Citrus Exchange ships vegetables for members and inquiries should go to H L Robinson at Bradenton base.
Messrs. A. B. Edwards W. M. Tuttle Edward M. Ford and E. O. Burns left for Tampa to meet a Tampa business committee on establishing a Tampa team in the West Coast Winter Baseball League. They will then go to Bartow for a state highway commission meeting to present Sarasota’s case to new commissioners.
Parents and visitors enjoyed a splendid program by primary grades under Miss Helseth. The show featured songs, readings, and skits such as November, The Turkey, What It Takes, Mr. Duck and Mr. Turkey, and The Teacher's Thanksgiving. Children's Day is observed every Thursday with grades taking turns conducting chapels.
Mr. R C Caples reports a message from A B Edwards, a member present at the state highway commission meeting in Bartow. The note states the state road from Sarasota to Arcadia is to be located immediately, a decision keenly watched by residents of Manatee and DeSoto counties.
Last week notable Knights of Pythias visited the city for lodge business. Among them were H. S. Hampton of Tampa supreme chancellor J H Coffee of Arcadia grand chancellor L B Sparkman of Tampa district deputy grand chancellor E W Dickinson of Tampa grand outer guard W E Robinson of Palmetto district deputy grand chancellor and M W Turner of Terra Ceia representative of the DIO KK.
Dr. Jack Halton and Dr. E A Kartack occupy a remodeled five-suite space above the Bank of Sarasota now shared with Drs. Kartack Wilson and Edwards. Kartack adds a dental x ray room while Halton outfits two rooms for eye ear nose and throat work. The new setup presents a first class appearance for this city block offices.
A party led by J M Christie D C Petot Blackwelder and J W Harvey went to the Glades on Wednesday the 17th. They returned by Saturday reporting splendid luck bagging eight deer twelve turkeys and a plentiful supply of small game.
A Lake County resident explains his increased subscription to the chamber of commerce, saying he wants his son to stay and prosper locally. He emphasizes attracting new blood, building a county and cities that offer opportunities so families remain, not leave for better prospects elsewhere.
Knights of Pythias meeting was postponed to Monday night drawing disappointment from Palmetto and Tampa members who traveled to Sarasota Heights. Sarasota Heights holds municipal election today with predicted mayor A M Wilson. councilmen F W Schultz L B Hatch Lewis Combs and F A Riegel. Olson as clerk assessor and collector. Supreme Court decision upholds incorporation, making current officers the first to serve.
Members should attend at Woodman Hall Blackburn building on December 9 for the annual election of officers of Gillespie Lodge No 119 W O W.
A Friday night meeting heard plans for a Liberty Loan style campaign to fund the Chamber of Commerce. Finance head L L May reported pledges of 2040 dollars including city council support and districts with appointed chairmen to canvass residents for membership and funds.
Mr J W Madison has broken a local building record in Sarasota by completing and occupying a dwelling within thirty days after foundation. The Madison Court project between Palm and Orange Avenues started 30 days ago and a larger bungalow frame is under way with occupancy aimed for January first.
The Manatee County Fair Association appeals to the women of Manatee County Florida for stronger support this year as they prepare to compete in Tampa. They praise past help with canned goods and fancy work but say a greater effort is needed to defend honors against Southern and Western counties.
A letter from James Thompson of Louisville Kentucky shows strong winter interest in forming a game protection effort around the bay front. He urges a ban on shooting south of Bradenton to Venice to create a breeding ground for game and offers club support pending legislative action next April.
Dr Y Nabona and Mrs Mabel Nabona open offices in Room 4 Bank of Sarasota building for chiropractic and chiropody with Indian baths and scalp treatments. Equipment includes electrically heated baths with steam and herbs, followed by a cleansing shower. Dr Y Nabona trained in Berlin and chiropractic colleges and served in the U S Army medical corps.
Frank N. Tyler of Manchester Connecticut buys 30 building lots eight on Oak Street and two on Main Street. He plans to build rental cottages for winter visitors and to sell houses on easy terms to attract new residents, with construction led by A F Baer of Milford. The Main Street Zeke Messer Place will host two cottages first, while Oak Street homes are slated for next summer.
The Teachers Association of Manatee County holds a Saturday meeting on December 4 with sessions on county athletic meet plans, clinic needs, health testing, and classroom topics. Speakers include Miss Anderson Rev. Harden Miss Harvey Mrs Boutelle Mrs Smith Dr Chilson and Mrs Howze along with various grade level discussions and activities.
Mr. Joseph Downey of Chicago and Sarasota arrived to spend winter at his Gulf Stream Avenue home. He rode the Seaboard’s new train inaugurated Sunday and praises the service. Downey holds large Sarasota property interests and supports city development.
A fire started by an oil stove in Harry Rigby's new Sarasota Heights home last Sunday around 6 am entirely destroyed the building. Rigby, alone in the house, lit the stove then shaved and failed to stop the blaze. Chief Behrens arrived with a chemical engine and prevented spread to nearby structures. the building was insured. Mr and Mrs have returned to the winter Beach.
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