MAAS BROTHERS "THE SHOPPING CENTER OF SOUTH FLORIDA" TAMPA, FLORIDA September 26, 1939. EXECUTIVE OFFICES Hon. Fred P. Cone, Governor, State of Florida, Tallahassee, Florida Dear Governor Cone: I know that you have received numerous requests from merchants in both sections of the State in regard to a Thanksgiving proclamation and I wish to express our views regarding this Day. There is no question but what the early date would be more advantageous from any viewpoint, the most important of which is the addition of extra people way in advance of the date that people are usually put on. It would also spread out the holidays as to make it easier on employees and employers alike. By crowding the pre-holiday selling into a shorter space of time, it not only works a hardship on everyone concerned but affects general economic conditions. We realize the colleges prefer the later date because of the football schedules, but as these football schedules may be played at night, it should not seriously affect the football situation, as the night games should draw a larger attendance than the game days. Very truly yours, MAAS BROTHERS, INC. [Signature] JA Waterman By: J. A. WATERMAN, President.