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Newspaper
Sarasota Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
5
Mrs. C. E. Gleason visits Sarasota friends while Elizabeth Spiers and Rev. J. R. Henry attend local visits. Paul McDonald Jr. seeks eye treatment in Tampa. Walter Bryan visits and returns. Flag celebration at Baptist church hosted by Miss Hay's class. Red Cross fundraisers at Badger and Red Cross Pharmacy on June 20 and June 22. Surgical dressings shortage noted in France. Dr. Susan M. Hicks plans summer stay by Sarasota Bay.
W. E. Foremen and his daughters Misses Josephine and Julia depart for Perry Florida to visit relatives for several weeks.
A B Edwards, noted real estate dealer, visited Tampa Tuesday morning and returned on the evening train.
Mrs. Chas. T. Whittle departed Monday for Wintermath New Jersey to visit her son Charles and his family for the remainder of the summer.
The Mission Study class of the Baptist church met with Mrs. John Newbern Tuesday afternoon. The lesson focused on the different mission stations in Africa.
City Engineer Trigg Tuttle and Civil Engineer Chas. A. Browne press ahead with initial preparations for the new municipal pier project, outlining early site work and planning steps.
Mrs. W. R. Ashton entertained guests at her home on a Friday afternoon with two tables of 500. Dainty refreshments were served.
The note urges support for Red Cross relief with a contrast about unanaesthetized operations in France. It also lists travel of Mrs Potter Palmer and Adramn Honore to Chicago for the heated term, with plans to return to their country place near Osprey in autumn. C J Macatee of Waterbury and J J Rohan of South Manchester arrived for a short stay, and Mrs Emma McKee with her sister Mrs Waters leave for Fremont Michigan for the summer, visiting their Ohio home in fall.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blanc and Mr. Lightfoot of Tampa were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Keppler at their bungalow. They traveled by car for the round trip.
Ww M Taylor began his duties as clerk of the circuit court in Bradenton on Monday. He plans a systematic organization of the county clerk’s office to improve efficiency and safeguard county records.
J. M. Wilson and his wife, proprietors of the Colonial Hotel, left Tuesday morning for Ada, Ohio, where they plan to visit and conduct business related to their hotel venture.
The report notes Ada as the old home of Mr. Wilson and that the party will spend the next weeks there before visiting other parts of Ohio.
Illness of Miss Mary Mercer, Times linotype operator, caused a staffing gap this week. The Braden town Journal sent a worker for three days to relieve the shortage as help could not be secured, even in Tampa.
Guy Ragan of Laurel said his mother’s operation at Gordon Keller Hospital two days earlier was successful and she is doing very well. The family was shocked when she was taken to Tampa but are glad her recovery is assured.
Captain C. D. Jones reported twenty gallons of gasoline stolen from his launch Rainbow Tuesday evening. The thief cut the fuel line while the captain dined, preventing a planned party trip. The loss included fuel and a machinist bill to repair the boat before it could run again.
The Red Cross Auxiliary sets headquarters on the lawn at the Watrous Hotel for a June campaign starting the 18th. Two teams of young ladies will report daily at five o'clock, with a bulletin board tracking progress. Donations may be left at the headquarters, staffed daily 9 to 12 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m., and new members will be enrolled with information given. If unable to go to the front, enlistment at home is available.
A public notice calls for more men to register for the August draft. Officials urge eligible citizens to comply, citing national security and wartime manpower needs.
The War Department calls for 400000 men to train for commissions in the army to lead the second draft of 500000. Sixteen camps will open August 27 as the 400000 begin training after the current 40000 finish. Training lasts until November 26, with a possible third series if needed.
Red Cross appeals for new members and funds with a series of entertainments. A June 15 party at McClellan Park, June 18 moving picture benefit at the Virginian Theatre, and June 22 card party at the Woman's Club host fundraising for the Red Cross.
The President proclaims June 18 to 25 as Red Cross Week urging all citizens to join the Red Cross to aid in alleviating human suffering. An auxiliary branch linked to the national Washington group, formed by the Woman’s Club, will promote membership during the week urging women to join and support the effort.
Henry Grinton and Claude Hebb raised the flag while colors were played by Mrs. Pickett. Dr. Jack Halton warned of war dangers and read Congressman Drane's call to awaken the public. Capt. Halton read the Red Cross Week proclamation as the ceremony closed with Red White and Blue.
President A. B. Edwards presided as experts led talks on cattle hogs and grasses. Prof McQuarrie urged dip vats to deter ticks noting Florida cattle must stay in state. Clayton touted silos and crops. Miss Eloise McGriff praised canning clubs with a prize fund. Miss Partridge highlighted youth training. Communications referenced fish plants and state advertising. Adjournment planned with Parrish as next stop.
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