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| "The Clock" |
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| The Clock in the Intersection of 1st Street & Park Avenue |
The lead article in this issue of the Sanford Historical Society's newletter traces the history
of "The Clock" and an interesting profile of Joe and Stella Oritt written by Alicia Clarke. You will want
to read this interesting article about a Sanford landmark that goes back to 1908 and is an integral part of life in Sanford.
Other articles of interest in this informative issue include an account of
the fire that destroyed the Episcopal Church buildings in 1923 as reported in the November 27th edition of the Sanford Daily
Herald; Memories of E. B. Stowe and an announcement about the 50th anniversary celebration of the Sanford Museum.
Also included is the announcement that the 2007 Historic Calendars are available from Society
Members as well as the Museum.
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July - August 2006
| Florida Summertime Cookin' |
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| "Stinson Kinlaw cooking for a crowd at the Sanford Elks Club on Second Street." |
This expanded issue of the newsletter contains some very interesting articles on activities
in and around Sanford, Florida. First is a very interesting article entitled "Florida Summertime Cookin'" by Christine
Kinlaw-Best. If you want to know how to prepare this Florida favorite, check out this well written article.
Another of the recurring articles written by Christine Kinlaw-Best featured in our newsletter
is entitled "Sanfords, Scoundrels, Scandals and Mellon-Villains" This month she traces theScoundrel know as 'Yellow
Jack' (The Yellow Fever Epidemic) on his rampage through Florida between 1885 and 1890.
Other articles of interest include "Forever Florida", A New Book about Sanford Swedes
entitled "A Florida Pioneer", "The Sanford Cannons" and a review of a new book by Virgie Hyman Cone entitled "My Life
as a Preacher's Daughter".
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| Mildred Knight |
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| C. 1935 |
Individuals associated with the game of baseball are featured in the May - June Issue
of the newsletter. You will find an interesting article on Red Barber's early days in Sanford where in
1926, he was captain of the "Celery Feds" baseball time at Seminole High School. Another interesting article is on baseball
great Jackie Robinson time in Sanford as well as his daughter Sharon's recent visit to the city.
If you are a fan of Zora Neale Hurston, you will want to read the article about Mildred
Knight Walton. Ms. Knight typed Zora's first manuscript "Jona's Gourd Vine" as well as another published manuscript.
Midred could accurately type at the rate of 95 words per minute on a manual typewriter.
A continuing feature by Christine Kinlaw-Best on "Sanford Scandals, Scalawags,
Scoundrels and Mellon-villains paints the picture of a Doctor who attempted to scam our own sherrif, Charlie Hand.
You will have to read the article to find out how it ends!
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| Charles H. Beck |
April will mark the 108th anniversary of the Alaska Chilkoot Avalanche, which killed Charles
H. Beck of Sanford. Christine Kinlaw-Best wrote the lead article which describes the circumstances leading up to this tragic
event which occured in April 1898.
Also included in this issue is the first of what will be a new series of articles by Christine
entitled "Sanford Scalawags & Mellon-villains". You will want to keep up with these articles if you like mystery and mystique.
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January - February 2006
| Charlie Carlson |
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| Talks about Weird Florida |
This fact filled edition is packed with historical articles, news and announcements that
will be of interest to all. Leading off this issue is a very colorful article edited by Grace M. Stincepher
from the Early Settlers of Orange County on Sanford's early settler, W. J. Hill who "slept in a sugar barrel because
he was afraid of the snakes". Museum expansion plans are also announced with the approval and publication of the expansion
plans. A review of the November meeting presents Charlie Calson author of the Barnes and Noble produced book, Weird Florida.
Ex Navy personnel (or anyone interested in Navy life) will want to read the book review on A Floating City written
by local author, Chuck Bose about life aboard a US Naval Carrier from the persective of an enlisted man.
November - December 2005
| The Spurling House |
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| One Stop on The Holiday Tour of Homes |
The lead article in the November - December edition is a very interesting personal recollection
of the WW II years in Sanford as recalled by Irene Green Bailey. There are numerous other articles included in this edition
that will keep your interest during the holiday season, including articles on the early Swedes in Seminole County, the Holiday
Tour of Homes and Charlie Carlson's upcoming talk to the Society.
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September - October 2005
| The 2006 Historical Calendar |
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The September - October edition opens with a very interesting article written by Patty
Johnson Swann entitled "I remember Pine Crest From 1955 - 2004." This article follows Patty's career at
Pine Crest school both as a student and then as a teacher. Also included in this fact filled issue is an article by Charlie
Carlson about Sanford's First and Only Nutria Ranchers told as only Charlie can tell it. To get your copy of this edition,
click the link below.
July - August 2005
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| Gen. Hutchison accepts Japanese Surrender |
The July - August edition is filled with interesting articles about people and places in Sanford.
First is the article " A Sanford General in the Pacific" which tells about Sanford's own General Hutchison who accepted the
surrender of the Japanese on the Island of Mindanao at the end of WWII. Also included are articles on the 30th anniversary
of the Central Florida Zoological Park, "Weird Florida" and "The Boston Braves in Sanford" Be sure and check this issue for
these and many other articles of interest.
May - June 2005
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The May - June edition is a fact filled edition with interesting articles on "The Man Behind
the Map", "'The Oaks' on Mellonville Avenue and "The Towns in Orange County in 1889. You will also find articles on a new
exhibit to open in the Utilities Hallway of Sanford City Hall about Sanford's First Street. This exhibit will include more
than 40 images copied from postcards in the collection of Mr. William Toevs, Jr. Many additional articles can be found in
this informative issue.
March - April 2005
The March - April edition contains as its' lead article an except from the 1914 Sanford telephone
directory entitled "How to Use the Telephone". This article proves to be quite amusing with instructions such as: "Do not
use your telephone during a thunder storm. The company will not be liable for any injuries received." Also included is a short
article written in 1914 by 14year-old Alice Vihlen entitled "How to Wash a Chicken".
January - February 2005
In the January - February edition you will find articles and pictures of some of the "former"
businesses located in Sanford. Also included are articles on Paddington Pollacky and "The Four Henrys".
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