Armenian relief drive calls Sarasota county to give
Citizens in Sarasota and Manatee counties are urged to donate to Near East Relief next Sunday. C E Hitchings named local treasurer. Sarasota’s quota is 750 dollars, with contributions collected at Bank of Sarasota. The plea highlights Armenian refugees, famine, and threats of further massacres, urging urgent aid and self support for survivors.
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Sarasota
Manate County
C. E. Hitchings
Bank of
Near East
Herbert Hoover
Sesring
Istice
Near East Relief
American Committee For Armenian and Syrian Relief
Lloyd George
Armenia
Turkey
Russian
Caucasus
Syria
Armenian Orphans Depend on American Charity After Massacre
Dr James L Barton chairman of Near East Relief reports from a Western Asia town that over 100000 orphans remain dependent on aid and that tens of thousands of Armenian women are held as white slaves by Turkish men. He says the number of women and girls in bondage is impossible to estimate.
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James L. Barton
Near East Relief
Asia
American Legion to Play Water Baseball at Crescent Beach
The American Legion team will play water baseball against a businessmen's squad at Crescent Beach next Thursday afternoon. Last summer the games drew large crowds from Bradenton and Palmetto, and an opening crowd is expected. Post Commander Joiner is arranging an entertaining event as part of the Thursday half holiday season.
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Crescent Beach
American Legion
Bradentown
Palmetto
Joiner
Arcadia Commercial Club
Beard Announces Candidacy for Florida Supreme Court
Pensacola native Hon. John S. Beard announces his candidacy for justice of the Florida Supreme Court. He is described as a leading constitutional law authority, urging his name be used statewide with a noncampaign platform. He vows to interpret laws honestly and fearlessly.
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John S. Beard
Pensacola
Supreme Court
Beard
Bcome
Meeting of Directors of County Federation
A meeting of the County Federation of Women's Clubs directors was held at Mrs. A. H. Brown's home in Manatee on April 28. Delegates heard praise for the department system's first year, noting its success and the efficient leadership of Federation President Mrs. R. H. Edwards of Sarasota. The department chairmen report solid progress and anticipate a highly successful coming year.
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County Federation of Women’s Clubs
A. H. Brown
Manatee
R. H. Edwards
Sarasota
Thursday Half Holiday Season Starts Today
City merchants begin Thursday afternoons as a half holiday to enjoy fishing and bathing. Times office force continues Saturday half days since the first of the year due to work needs.
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Times Office
Bradenton Opens Baseball Season With Local Opener
Bradenton May 6 Special Manager Lamsey has nominated a Florida State League ready lineup for the opening game. Key players Cashion Elliott Oser Bair Gainer Troutman Arline Hardy Quinn and a mix of pitchers await batting practice before facing St Pete. A record crowd is expected with attendance from Sarasota and a band playing as local businesses close for the event.
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Bradentown
Lamsey
Cashion
Virginia
South Atlantic
South Carolina
Elliott
Oser
Norfolk
New York
Bair
Pennsylvania
Gainer
del Gainer
Troutman
Ting
Arline
Hardy
Pep
St. Pete
Manatee
Palmetto
Doyle
Sarasota
Aviation Signal Corps to Base at Franklin Field in June
Arrangements place a detachment of aviation signal service at Franklin Field during June. They will work with Fort Dade Coast Artillery using ships, a radio ship, and a large electric searchlight from Carlstrom Field. The maneuvers coincide with Fort Dade spring target practice to test aircraft aiding gunners and signaling Sarasota. Major Edwards may visit Fort Dade to observe latest warfare ideas.
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Franklin Field
Aviation Signal Service
Coast Artillery
Fort Dade
Carlstrom Field
Nal Sarasota
Edwards
Sarasota
Sarasota seeks funds for Big Pass navigation aids
Mayor Edwards and business leaders urge Congress to amend a civil appropriations bill to fund aids to navigation for Big Sarasota Pass. With no funds available, they contacted the Florida delegation and prompted about 30 telegrams. Responses say support may come but faces poor odds due to GOP majority.
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Edwards
Light House
Big Sarasota Pass
Demerit
Perry
The
Bond of Trade
Florida
Congress
Delbridge
Western Union
Sarasota Board of Trade Holds Monthly Meeting Monday
The Sarasota Board of Trade will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday night at 8 o clock in the Sarasota Venice Company offices. President Perry aims for full attendance as important matters are to be discussed and summer activities planned alongside regular work.
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Reguular
Sarasota-Venice
Sarasota Board At Trade
Perry
Board of Trade
Supports to shade trees torn down by boys
Parents are asked to instruct children not to destroy supports for the oak trees on Victory Avenue placed by the commissioner of public works. The Civic committee and city council funded the trees to beautify Sarasota's principal street. the trees grow quickly and require staking support.
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Victory Avenue
Commissioner of Public Works
Civic Committee
Sarasota
Tampa Sarasota Transportation Co Formed
A new partnership, the Tampa Sarasota Transportation Company, is formed by Frank Mirabella of Tampa and Archie Davis of Sarasota. It will run steamers between Tampa and Sarasota via Anna Maria and Cortez carrying passengers and freight with offices at Water Street. The Peerless has been remodeled and will lead the fleet, with plans to add more boats as trade demands.
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Tampa Tribune
Sarasota
Tampa
Water Street
Mirabella
H. L. Whitney
Peerless
Resort trade to be catered along route with planned schedules
It is proposed to cater to the resort trade and nothing will be left undone to add to pleasure and comfort. Schedules and sailing dates will be published early. Information may be obtained from Mr. Mirabella or by telephone 2290.
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Mirabella
Road to Brabntown Seen as Vital Sarasota–Bradenton Link
The Times reports exchanges among Sarasota boosters and H L Higel on improving the Sarasota Bradenton route. Prominent backers including Mr Walters of the Atlantic Coast Line push a better line and schedules to attract tourists, with A B Edwards informed and a board of trade discussion urged for next Monday night.
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the Times
Sarasota
H. L. Higel
Bradentown
Walters
Atlantic Coast Line
1650 Miles in Eleven Days by Ford Route
George Ruddiman of Westbrook Connecticut describes a 1650 mile winter auto trip home to Sarasota noting roads varied by state. He cites bridge out between Madison and Valdosta, better routes via Madison Quitman Ashburn, and contrasts Florida Georgia South Carolina Virginia roads. He mentions a broken front spring and keeping two tires inflated with Sarasota air.
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Times
George Ruddiman
Westbrook
Conn
Sarasota
Orange Avenue
Madison
Valdosta
Quitman
Ashburn
Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
North Caroline
Virginia
Bel Air
Maryland
Sunrise
Conowingo
Oxford
Philadelphia
New York
Children’s Day Exercises at the Methodist Church
Last Sunday the Methodist Church held Children’s Day with special exercises replacing the morning service. Mrs. Alice Willis supervised the program, which featured well trained Sunday School pupils praised by the congregation. Superintendent H S Smith lauded the school and its spiritual condition, while Rev A C McCall urged better teacher preparation and stronger parental support.
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Methodist Church
Alice Willis
H. S. Smith
A. C. McCall
Lone Star Trail to pass through Sarasota on transcontinental highway
A letter to Mayor Edwards announces the Lone Star Trail Association’s plan to route the transcontinental highway from San Diego to Miami via Sarasota. Chester Willington Valdez will address residents May 11 on federal construction of main trunk lines, urging strong turnout and city support.
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Pacific
Atlantic Coast
Sarasota
Edwards
Lone Star Trail Association
San Diego
California
Miami
Florida
Atlantic
Live Oak
Fla
Board of Trade Or Chamber of Commerce
Chester Willington Val-dez
National Commission
Federal Highways Council
Val-Rez
United States
Mrs Bradley Purchases Iverson Apartments
Mrs J T Bradley has bought the upstairs Iverson block apartments from Mrs Ward and took charge on Tuesday. Mrs Ward, her father Mr Barton, and foster son Herman Liebe left for New York for the summer, planning to return next fall to occupy their cottage on Adelia Street. The apartments are fully occupied and will be maintained at the prior standard with improvements under Mrs Bradley’s management.
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J. T. Bradley
Iverson
Past Matrons Club Organized in Sarasota
The Past Matrons of Sarasota Chapter No. 66 O E S met at the Masonic Hall Monday and formed a Past Matrons Club. Officers are F W Schultz president C V S Wilson vice president and T F Arnold secretary treasurer. Members include C B Fish C O Teate E J Bright and Olive Olson. Past patrons will be honorary members. Meetings will be monthly.
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Sarasota
Masonic Hall
F. W. Schultz
C. V. S. Wilson
T. F. Arnold
C. B. Fish
C. O. Teate
E. J. Bright
Birthday anniversary at Navajo on Sarasota bay
A pleasant last Thursday celebrated Mrs. Francis B. Nash’s birthday at Navajo the Nash winter home on Sarasota bay. Rev and Mrs. Nash hosted a large party with luncheon and music. Mrs. Nash received many compliments and wishes for many happy returns.
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Francis B. Nash
Navajo
Rev
Mrs. Nash
Sarasota Bay
Nash
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Russia
Supreme Court of the State
Meeting OF Directors OF County Federation
St. Petersburg
Aviation Signal Corps
Big Pass
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TAMPA-SARASOTA_TRANSPORTATION CO
Brabntown
County
FORD
Connecticut
Lone Star Trail
Tinental Highway
Mrs. Bradley
Club Iit Si
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