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1 0 1 1 X33 WEDNESDAY MAY 49 1938 The Board of County Commissioners in and for Indian River County, Florida, met at the Court House in Vero Beach at 9:30 o'clock A. M., Wednesday May 4, 1938, with the following members of the Board present, E. P. Poole, Chairman; S. E. Glover; Frank C. Vickers and 0. S. Michael. Absent: Edwin A. Helseth. Also present were William Frick, Sheriff; Charles A. Mitchell, Attorney and Douglas Baker, Clerk. It was ordered Manuel Bain, Sebastian, be removed from the paupers list as he is now receiving Old Age Assistance. It was ordered C. E. Hamilton, Minter Beach, be removed from the paupers list as he is now receiving financial assistance as State Aid for the Blind. It was ordered Mrs. Edna Loudermilk, Sebastian, be removed from the Mother's.Pension Fund effective June 1, 1938. It was ordered David Reid, Vero Beach, and We T. Atchley, Sebastian, be placed on the paupers list, each to receive the sum of $10.00 per.month.until the further orders of the Bo Messrs. Fred Eakin; S. J. Pryor; W. P. Jones; Britt Jones and Tim Jones residents and tax payers on the peninsula between Winter Beach and Wabasso, appeared before the Board and called the Boards attention to the unfavorable condition of the road on the peninsula because of high water from the river and further stated that the road bed should be raised because of its present condition and also because of prospects of the Sebastian Inlet being opened. After considerable discussion Charles A. Mitchell, attorney was requested to write Colonel Brown of Miami with the idea of getting the Government to fix the road as an emergency proposition prior to the opening of the Sebastian Inlet. Application of Mrs. Barney Foster, Sebastian, to enter the Tuberculosis Sanatorium, Orlando, Florida, was approved by the Board. Messrs. J. S. McClintock;'Walte,r S. Buckingham and R. D. Reams appeared before the Board and stated they had purchased land West of Fellsmere and did -not have access to said property which is located in Sections 8 and 21, Township 31, Range 37 East. They further stated that there was a break in the Fellsmere Cross State Road which, of course, made it im- possible to get to their property over said road. They further suggested that the County fill in the road North of Casen's place and bridge two or three low places and this would permit them to have access to their property. The Board advised these gentlemen that this project would be kept in mind and would receive consideration. Mr. W. Be Farley appeared before the Board and suggested the Inscription on front of the Court House be painted or gilded in order that the letters would be more distinct. He stated that in his opinion to paint the letters black would be the best method. The Board thanked Mr. Farley for his suggestion and interest in the matter. Mr. Tobe Hays of Fort Pierce appeared before the Board and reported that he was the owner of the truck that went through a County bridge on the road just North of Oslo road off Clemmen Avenue, several weeks prior to this date. Mr. Haye also reported that it cost him approximately $60.00 to get his truck out of the difficulty and requested some help in defray- ing the expense. The Board advised Mr. Hays that the accident occured in Commissioner Helseth's district and that because of the fact that Mr. Helseth was not present at this meeting that the matter would be taken under consideration and advisement. Mrs. J. U. Tillis appeared before the Board and reported.that she was in need of Financial Assistance by reason of the fact that Mr. Tillis was in jail and she had no means of supporting the children. It was ordered that Mrs. Tillis-be paid the sum of $10.00 for one month and that this be renewed as necessary. Miss Bunkley, County Nurse, was requested to ob- tain some information regarding Mrs. Tillis' oldest Son who is reported to be employed at a fish camp by a Mr. Council at Live Oak Island which is located near Wakulla.