Good Roads Bond Issue Affects Sarasota Manatee Areas
Sarasota district seeks 425000 in bonds for roads and a Manatee river bridge as part of Bayshore plan. Election January 12 to decide, with funding for pavement, machinery, and related projects across Sar asota Manatee and Gulf coast links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manatee County
Florida
Board of County Commissioners
Manatee River
Wirisborough County
Sarasota
Blackburn
Seaboard
Gulf
Sarasota Bay
Crocker
Bay Shore
Manatee County Teachers Elect Officers at Session
The Manatee County Educational Association meets at Manatee County High School on Friday November 28. President W M Rowlett opens, motions appointing a committee to liaise with local picture firms for educational films, and the Book Review by Mrs M Getsinge highlights nature study. Officers elected include Horace Gillespie president Sherwood first vice president Miss Holley second vice president Miss Annie Frey secretary Miss Anthony treasurer Miss Eva Gates librarian Mr Kendall reporter Mr King sergeant at arms. The library division remains with four portions, and a communal dinner follows in the basement dining room with Bradenton and Manatee teachers providing the feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manatee County Educational Association
Manatee County High School
W. M. Rowlett
Hubble
Horace Gillespie
Sherwood
Holley
Annie Frey
Miss Anthony
Eva Gates
Kendall
King
Bradentown
Manatee
Special Meeting of Board Hints Bonding Vote for Sarasota District
The Board of Trade convened December 1, 1918 with Dr. Jack Halton presiding. They discussed delaying secretary selection, advertising meetings, and approving $54.88 for road and bridge estimates. A 400000 bond for district improvement was supported with plans to form a 1/4 bond district and to urge county commissioners to call the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Jack Halton
Raymond Daniel
Sarasota
Edwards
Houle
Higel
Grinton
Bradentown
Blackburn
Adams
Madi Ison
Dmness
Board of
Tran
Wr. Blackburn
South Orange Avenue
Sarasota City Council Refunding Bonds Payable Bond Schedule
December 2 1918 council meeting approves payment of warrants totaling numerous small bills and authorizes treasurer to draw checks against funds from refunded bonds. Schedule lists warrant numbers and amounts. bank designated as depository to honor payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Lloyd Williams
P.H. Mann
Will Johnson
J. Calvin
E. Calvin
E. Thomas
J. D. Hodges
J.H. Capo
John Kenrow
H. K. Browning
O. M. Bierseth
J.D. Hazen
K.M. Hebb
O.M. Howard
J. L. House
Behrens
Fire Dept
Gulf Refining Co
Howard
Biorseth
Sarasota
Bank of
Yacht Basin at Siesta Planned Near Bay Island Hotel
Plans advance for a four foot deep, 80 by 300 foot yacht basin east of the Bay Island hotel with a 16 foot passageway and slips. Dredge work by Matheney is supplying sand for nearby lots while seawalls and walks from the hotel to the basin are planned.
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Bay Island
Matheney
Mrs Stevens Draws Warm Sarasota Audiences
Mrs Mabel Stevens lectured on citizenship at the high school and spoke at the Baptist and Methodist churches. Her sermons on The Good Shepherd and the crucifixion moved many to tears and inspired plans to join her Bible school, with Miss Alice Howard leaving for Gainesville to train for missionary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Stevens
Sarasota
Baptist Church
Judea
Stevens
Bible
Alice Howard
Gainesville
Palms Theatre
Commissioners Proceedings on Osprey road and bond plan
January 12 proceedings cover G W Blackburn 3000 feet brick road cost 38.00 and 400 extra items. road and tax bonds discussed. bids on Cedar Hammock drain opened. furniture contract signed. bond issue data reviewed. election called for 125000 5 percent 30 year bonds held January 12, 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Johnson
C.H. Davis
Roscoe E Scott
G. W. Blackburn
L P. m
Dudley Patten
Ellenton
Cedar Hammock
J. P. Middlemass
Fielder
Court House
M. H. Salton
Kh. Green
Brush
Board of Trade
Sarasota
Keep Fruit on the Trees for Citrus Prosperity
A call to invest in citrus property with Exchange handling 70 percent of the crop as the remedy to stop yearly losses. The text argues fruit should stay on the tree and promotes investment as safe as a government bond, inviting readers to participate next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesson
Exchange
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sarasota District
Range Line
Rock Road
Philippi Creek
Venice
Drumright Marlow
Siesta
Orange Avenue
Indian Beach
Sarasota Key
Fruitville
Miakka
Sandy
Bee Ridge
Gulf Stream
Main Street
Hebb
Hazen
Zakrzewska
Gulf Stream Ave
Cedar Point
Bierseth
Mrs. Stevens
Ding
J. [. Kersey
R. F. Willis
M. G. Rushton
H. F. Tabor
R. H. Roesch
J. O. Gates
M. L. Anderson
Alex Penny
R. H. McDougald
J. B Courcey
H A. Clark
Osprey Road
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