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Newspaper

Sarasota Times

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1918

Page

5

Wolves of the Rail at The Virginian Tonight

Local notices report Bill Hart appears in Wolves of the Rail at The Virginian this Thursday evening. Other items note Adv Mr Larry Taylor’s return from Tampa after a month away, C W Latham trip to Bartow, W D Worth visiting from Savannah, Herman and Max Leibowitz leaving for New York with Navy plans, and Miss Merritt heading home to Baltimore after working in the Turner Co milinery department.

Bill Hart Wolves of the Rail The Virginian Herman Max Leibowitz New York City United States Navy Miss Merritt Turner Co Baltimore Sallie Harrison Aig Washington Will Ginia Adv

Local Visitors and Notices Highlight Sarasota Week

Visitors from St Augustine Braden town and Bradenton fill Sarasota scene as hundreds attend dances, trains run, and a campaign speech by Judge Glazier. The Bell Cafe announces Sunday hours. Hammonds, Hunts, and Jua families relocate. A film show at The Virginian features Wolves of the Rail.

Local Visitors Arrive for Surf Bathing at Arcadia Hotel

Mrs Wheeler wife of Major Wheeler in charge of flying at Carlstrom Field Arcadia and Mrs King with daughter also Arcadia guests at Hotel Watrous arrival Saturday for several days of surf bathing. Lyman Jay on a short furlough visiting friends in Sarasota after a strong training camp record as sergeant of a machine gun squad recently moved from Camp Jackson to Camp Sevier.

Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Zeke Messer by B Y P U

A Friday night party at Mrs. Zeke Messer’s home hosted by the B Y P U drew about thirty young people to celebrate her birthday. After games, guests enjoyed punch and wafers.

Zeke Messer

Sarasota guest Miss Miriam Harris visits Central Avenue

Miss Miriam Harris of Sarasota is the attractive guest of Mrs. C. E. Horton on Central Avenue for a couple of weeks. She previously visited Barton a few months ago, and friends are glad to see her back in town.

Miriam Harris Sarasota C. E. Horton Central Ave Miss Harris Barton Polk County

Sarasota Youth Blake Conley Enlists For War Service

Blake Conley of Sarasota has enlisted and spent months in Cleveland, taking the oath that made him a service member. He awaits a chance to go to France as friends learn Mrs. W. R. Miller and Miss Truesdell arrived safely in Binghamton New York after an uneventful auto trip north and warm weather.

Blake Conley Sarasota Blake Cleveland Ohio France W. R. Miller

Local Residents Move and Travel Amid News From Sarasota

Mrs. Harry Gocio of Bee Ridge visits Sarasota with two children, learns her brother Elmer Plummer, First Lieutenant with the 131 Illinois Infantry, arrived safely overseas. Afton Shinn and family depart for Lockhart Texas for work with an engineering firm after his service as Sarasota public works commissioner. Miss Beckwith leaves for St Augustine to view Saturdays solar eclipse then Asheville for summer. Mrs. S W Longacre and two daughters move to Atlanta to be near Rev. Longacre at Camp Gordon. Mrs. H F Johnson returns to Washington and buys property near Sarasota Key as plans for development advance.

Harry Gocio Bee Ridge Sarasota Gocio Elmer Plummer Elmer Illinois Infantry Afton Shinn Lockhart Texas Shinn Miss Beckwith Prentice St. Augustine Asheville N. C S. W. Longacre Margaret Hannah Atlanta

Bell Cafe Ad Sparks Local News and Purchases

Readers learn of 5c coffee at the Bell Cafe and real cream. Mothers Yohe and Mrs Brown visit Pittsboro after a family gathering. J W Ponder hosts his son James Ponder Jr a Bing ham Military Academy student and junior officer reserve. Navy seaman Earl Robinson cites Liberty Bond support aboard a 175 to 209 man ship totaling 10800. Citizens urged to back bonds Red Cross Y M C A and food conservation. Shampooing and home beauty services offered by Miss M A Schmidt Sarasota House.

J W. Ponder James Ponder, Jr Bingham Military Academy Asheville Junior Officers Reserve Earl Robinson United States Navy Red Cross

A Delightful Dance Honoring Arcadia Aviation Officers

Mrs. Edson Keith hosted a delightful dance at the Woman's Club on Saturday honoring aviation corps officers stationed at Arcadia. Assisting hosts were Mrs. I. R. Burns and Mrs. Owen Burns, with about fifty couples attending. The Sarasota Orchestra provided music and dancing continued to midnight. Guests included several Bradenton couples. fruit punch ice cream and cake were served. Mr. and Mrs. Keith expect their aviation son to visit soon at their Philippi Creek winter home.

Edson Keith Woman’s Club Aviation Corps Arcadia Keith I. R. Burns Owen Burns Sarasota Bradentown Philippi Creek

Monday's Club Meeting Opens New Year of Business

The Woman's Club held its first business meeting of the year with three new officers taking roles and Mrs. S. H. Guenther entering her sixth year as president. Reports noted May receipts of 23 dollars, 81 dollars in expenditures, and $200 in Liberty Bonds for a future piano fund.

Geo. Barin C. V. S. Wilson Lucia Johnston S. H. Guenther Woman’s Club Cave Canning Club

Young Matrons Club Hosts Auction Bridge Event

Mrs. I. R. Burns entertained the Young Matrons Club at her home on Saturday afternoon. Two tables of members and one of guests played. Prizes went to Mrs. Owen Burns Mrs. Hall Mrs. Matheny and guest prize to Mrs. Wilkins. Refreshments were a one course luncheon. Next meeting hostess will be Mrs. Will Franklin.

I. R. Burns Auction Bridge Owen Burns Hall Matheny Wilkins Geo. Ross Will Ross Yates Will Franklin

Miss Elinor Brown Hosts Card Party for Friends

Miss Elinor Brown entertained eight young friends on Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 30 at two tables of 500. Miss Mabel Helveston won the prize. Refreshments were fruit salad iced tea and cake. Attendees included Maisie Welch Myra Jones Dorothy Halton Charlotte Swain Katherine Sims Genevieve Higel and Louise Higel.

Elinor Brown Mabel Helveston Maisie Welch Myra Jones Dorothy Halton Charlotte Swain Katherine Sims Genevieve Louise Higel

Mrs. Franklin Hosts Bridge and 500 Tea Party

Mrs Geo W Franklin entertained Tuesday afternoon with Bridge and 500 in honor of Mrs Wheeler and Mrs King of Arcadia. Prizes at Bridge went to the guests of honor and Mrs C O Teate won the 500. A salad course with ices and cake was served.

Geo. W. Franklin Bridge Wheeler King Arcadia C. O. Teate

Country home hosts Bridge and 500 party prizes

Mrs J H Yohe entertained at her country home Friday afternoon with two Bridge tables and 500. Mrs Will Ross won the Bridge prize and Miss Genevieve Higel captured the 500 prize. Refreshments were served.

J. H. Yohe Will Ross Genevieve Higel

Auction Bridge Club Held at Mrs Edwards Home

Mrs. R. H. Edwards hosted the Auction Bridge Club on Tuesday afternoon with two tables of members. Miss Nellie Speirs won the club prize as attendees enjoyed a salad course with oatmeal cookies and iced tea.

R. H. Edwards Auction Bridge Club Nellie Speirs

Florida Fruit Crate Stamp Rule Lifts June 10 1918

The order ends the December 22 1917 restriction on stamping crates for shipping fruit and produce in Florida effective June 10 1918. Braxton Beacham Federal Food Administrator signs the rescission. The document notes the lifting of the crate stamping limits in the state.

Florida Braxton Beacham

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