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The Breeze – November 7, 1935

HERE’S THE DeFUNIAK NEWS OF INTEREST TO OLD TIMERS (Thirty-four years ago–from the Breeze of November 7, 1901.) “Walton county will get $719 from the state school fund this year.” “We don’t claim to be in the orange belt, but … Continue reading

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The Breeze – October 24, 1935

HERE’S THE DeFUNIAK NEWS OF INTEREST TO OLD TIMERS (Thirty-four years ago–from the Breeze of October 24, [1901].) “The Photo Gallery will be opened this month by T. Hope Cawthon.” A Nashville, Tenn., cleaning and dyeing concern advertised its services … Continue reading

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The Breeze – September 12, 1935

HERE’S THE DeFUNIAK NEWS OF INTEREST TO OLD TIMERS (Thirty years ago–from the Breeze of September 12, 1901.) “Dr. L. G. Cawthon left Friday for Nebraska, for a short visit with Mrs. Cawthon, before she returns home.” Freeport correspondence: “Quarterman … Continue reading

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The Breeze – September 5, 1935

HERE’S THE DEFUNIAK NEWS OF INTEREST TO OLD TIMERS (Thirty-four years ago–from the Breeze of September 5, 1901.) Six of this issue’s eight pages were given over to the publication of the newly-incorporated town’s ordinances. Argyle correspondence: “Messrs. Jimmie and … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – January 1944

January 13, 1944 Weddings Miss Anna Knepper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Knepper, to Lt. Elvin Mason Gurnea, USNR, at Seymour Johnson Field, North Carolina. The groom is a native of Goldsboro, North Carolina. Miss Audrey Miller, daughter of … Continue reading

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The Breeze – December 7, 1911 – Page 5

50 Year Celebration The Presbyterian Ladies’ Home Missionary Society are to hold a semi-centennial celebration at the church next Friday night, December 8th, to be followed by a reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. L. McCaskill. … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – February 9, 1911

An approaching wedding of more than usual interest to DeFuniak people is that of Miss Gussie McCaskill to Mr Olin Campbell, will be solominized at the Presbyterian church on the evening of Wednesday Feb 15. The bride is the daughter … Continue reading

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The Breeze – May 9, 1912 – General News

Happenings in our Neighboring Villages Pleasant Hill Miss Daisie L Foreman, of Perate (sic), Ala. is spending a few days with her Uncle, WA Jernigan. Riley Bass, who has been working at JN Booths leaves for his home in Ala., … Continue reading

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The Breeze – October 12, 1911 – Pages 4, 5, & 8

GENERAL NEWS     BEARHEAD POST OFFICE DISCONTINUED (p. 4) The post office at Bearhead has been discontinued on account of the resignation of Mr. Blue as postmaster, and the large number of people in the Alaqua section who have … Continue reading

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The Breeze – October 5, 1911 – Page 5

McCaskill Baby Born Mr. and Mrs. J. J. McCaskill Jr. are the proud parents of a baby daughter that came to bless their home last Wednesday night (Sep 27, 1911).   Contributed by Michael Strickland

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