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October 29, 1922
Palatka Daily News
Palatka, Putnam County, Florida
What is this article about?
District meeting of Improved Order of Red Men and Pocahontas Degree in Palatka, Florida, features speeches including D. D. Corbett's plea for school district amendment support, with visitors from multiple cities and a concluding luncheon.
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HOLD IMPORTANT SESSION
The district meeting of the Improved
Order of Red Men and the
degree of Pocahontas, which
was held in Palatka Thursday evening
and entertained by the local organizations,
proved very interesting to
the members of the order, and visitors
were present from Jacksonville,
St. Augustine, Orlando and Tampa.
The extensive program which had
been prepared was well carried out.
Among the speakers was the superintendent
of public instruction from
St. Johns county, D. D. Corbett, who
stands high in the order. During his
remarks he made a special plea with
all visitors to strongly endorse the
amendment pertaining to the special
school districts and gave an extensive
and instructive lecture regarding
the necessity for its adoption.
Following the business and social
program the local organization entertained
the many visitors at a
pleasing luncheon. The next session
of the order for this district will be
held in Jacksonville.
HOLD IMPORTANT SESSION
The district meeting of the Improved
Order of Red Men and the
degree of Pocahontas, which
was held in Palatka Thursday evening
and entertained by the local organizations,
proved very interesting to
the members of the order, and visitors
were present from Jacksonville,
St. Augustine, Orlando and Tampa.
The extensive program which had
been prepared was well carried out.
Among the speakers was the superintendent
of public instruction from
St. Johns county, D. D. Corbett, who
stands high in the order. During his
remarks he made a special plea with
all visitors to strongly endorse the
amendment pertaining to the special
school districts and gave an extensive
and instructive lecture regarding
the necessity for its adoption.
Following the business and social
program the local organization entertained
the many visitors at a
pleasing luncheon. The next session
of the order for this district will be
held in Jacksonville.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Improved Order Of Red Men
Pocahontas Degree
Palatka Meeting
School Amendment
Fraternal Organization
D D Corbett
What entities or persons were involved?
D. D. Corbett
Where did it happen?
Palatka
Story Details
Key Persons
D. D. Corbett
Location
Palatka
Event Date
Thursday Evening
Story Details
District meeting of the Improved Order of Red Men and Degree of Pocahontas held in Palatka, entertained by local organizations, with visitors from Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Orlando, and Tampa. Program included speech by D. D. Corbett advocating for school district amendment. Followed by luncheon; next session in Jacksonville.