Bus Chamber of Commerce elects new directors and outlines year
The annual meeting in June at Grandview Hotel featured James B. Keith of the Greater Orlando Chamber of Commerce on civic pride and cooperation. Ten new directors were elected: A. H. Ashford, Robert Ferran, W. A. Hunter, D. A. Monteith, L. L. Polk, G. M. Bronson, Phil Goddard, Frank Isted, Richard T. Mullins and B. E. Thompson. The group reported on pest control, National Guard support, Christmas promotions, Round-up sales, a two color tourist folder, Labor Day events, and plans for a new chamber office by the railroad depot. Stores will close July 5 for July 4 observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bus- Chamber of Commerce
Grandview Hotel
James B. Keith
Greater Orlando
G. M. Bronson
Phil Goddard
Frank Isted
Richard T. Mullins
B. E. Thompson
Keith
Mr. Keith
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Stebbins
Leesburg
Maxwell Port
Smiley Merry
Pendleton
National Guard
Eustis
Wildwood
Gun Club
Atlantic Coast Line
Railroad Pany
Weather notes warm up Eustis main street stores
The Weather Department highlights shoppers flocking to electric blankets floor furnaces and space heaters as stores advertise warm goods. A weather box credited to Grace Smith, official weather bureau recorder for Eustis, shows past week temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis
Miss Grace Smith
Weather Bureau
Eustis Temperatures Spark Weather Talk
Residents in Eustis discuss rising daily temperatures and humidity levels as forecasts predict continued heat through the week. Officials urge hydration and caution for outdoor workers amid hot conditions.
Two Days of Bargains to Be Here July 2 3
Eus tis Chamber of Commerce Business Promotion Committee held a kick off breakfast at the Grandview Hotel to promote a Bargain Round-up set for July 2 3. Guy Merry chaired the event and Winston Pendleton outlined plans and provided workers with contact lists for the sales days. Local National Guard pay day on July 1 prompted the two day event. Volunteers included Goddard Gary Ashford Nates Maxwell Ruppert R A Monteith T G Bennett and Clyde Ransick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis Chamber of Commerce
Grandview Hotel
Guy Merry
Winston K. Pendleton
National Guard
Goddard
Gary Ashford
Nates
Maxwell Ruppert
R. A. Monteith
T. G. Bennett
Clyde Ransick
Gaylord Heads Presbyterian Men Council in Florida
Harry E. Gaylord of Eustis was elected president of the newly formed Council of Presbyterian Men of the Synod of Florida during the Laymen's Retreat at Mount Plymouth Hotel Sorrento on June 20. Carl L. Ferran was chosen vice president and Dr Merle H. Anderson reported on the Seattle General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Gaylord
Eustis
Council of Presbyterian Men
Synod of
Walter Mertz
Miss Craycraft Dies Suddenly
Patricia Jean Craycraft age 20 of Eustis died suddenly Tuesday morning in Gainesville Florida. Survived by mother Mildred Craycraft and brother Robert of Eustis. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday at Wm Zeller Funeral Home with Dr Merle H. Anderson officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Jean Craycraft
Eustis
Gainesville, Fla
Mildred Craycraft
Robert
Wm. Zeller
Merle H. Anderson
Greenwood
Eustis Chamber Elects Goddard President For 1948-49
The 1948-49 board of directors met at the American Legion Building and elected Phil Goddard to the presidency. Roy Sample was named vice president and H. Frank Isted treasurer. The group supported funding for the Eustis High School softball diamond including grandstands lighting and related facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis
Roy Sample
Hershey
Army recruiter at Eustis Post Office Tuesdays
Army and Air Force interviewing applicants every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eustis Post Office. Sergeant Barney E. Long conducts the sessions for both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army and
Air Force
Barney E. Long
Eustis
New Rules of Citrus Mutual Are Received
The Florida Citrus Mutual released copies of new by-laws and marketing agreements inviting at least 75 percent of the state's growers shippers and packers to participate. The reorganization puts growers in control with an all grower board and aims to reduce waste through cooperative effort. Bankers and industry groups hold regional meetings to review the plan and its potential to aid Florida's citrus industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Citrus Mutual
H. Frank Isted
Citrus Commission
Florida Banker’s Association
Mutual
Florida
Isted
Banker’s Committee
Lakeland
Tampa
R Getford Jr Hurt in Truck Accident Near Home
Roger Getford Jr. suffered a fractured pelvis and bruises when a wheel passed over him after he fell from his father's truck near their home last Saturday. He was taken to Waterman Memorial Hospital for treatment and is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Getford, Jr
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Summer pest control spray program underway in Eustis
The city of Eustis has begun a two week summer spray program under city manager R L Maynard. It targets unscreened or partially screened houses with no cost to homeowners upon request. County Health Dept provides materials and the city covers labor. Last year 4763 houses were sprayed countywide. Call R L Maynard to enroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis
R. L. Maynard
R. L.maynard
Igou Appointment Is Confirmed in Washington
D R Igou of Eustis, former Florida Farm Bureau president, joins the Agricultural Committee of the U S Chamber of Commerce in Washington. The piece also notes Igou’s prior service in Lake County and Florida Citrus groups, his Eustis mayoralty, and his Florida roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.R. Igou
Eustis
Florida Farm Bureau
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Washington, D.C
Igou
Florida Citrus Production Credit Association
Lake County
University of Florida
University of New Mexico
W. M. Igon
Scoutmaster Wanted for Troop 7 in Eustis
A scoutmaster is wanted for Troop 7 of Eustis sponsored by the Methodist Men's Club. Interested parties should contact Kenneth S. Copeland, or any scouting committee member including Thomas Nicholson, Maxwell Rupert, Laurence Stockwell or Herbert Staton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis
Methodist Men's Club
Kenneth S. Copeland
Thomas Nicholson
Maxwell Rupert
Laurence Stockwell
Herbert Staton
Uncle Sam's Postal Personalities at Eustis Post Office
A nostalgic profile of Eustis Florida postal workers tracks decades of service. It features Buell V. Emerson and colleagues like Ruth Owens and William J. Calvin, noting years of tenure, Navy service, hobbies, and family ties while recounting the post office’s evolution from Bay Street to the Arcade Building and earlier homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Buell V. Emerson
Emerson
Mabel Bishop
George Dykes
Bay St
Butler Electric Company
Eustis
Brown's Hardware
Clayton B., Bishop
Arcade
James L. Clayden
Ruth Owens
John H. Clifford
William Oe
Warland
John E. Marley
Postal Service
Civil Service Commission
Quincy
Calvin
Navy
Bill Calvin
Council Defers City Owned Trailer Park Plan
City Council meets to discuss a municipal trailer park proposed to ease finances. A special committee estimated costs at 30000 to 40000 dollars and noted no financing plan without tying to the water system revenue certificates. No action taken. May water consumption reached a record high and building permits since June totaled 4000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Reilly
Frank Arnall
Robert Maynard
Board of Adjustment
Preservation of old NEWS found in Navy house brick
A copy of the EUSTIS Lake Region NEWS dated June 10 1948 is preserved by Joseph J Novy and his crew who hid it in a cement sack within a brick porch column on Grove Street They hope future readers will find it and smile at old style ads and expressions The note recalls a 1946 find of The Semi Tropical from 1884 in Eustis history and ties it to the town's early newspapers and founders
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove St
Eustis Lake Region
Joseph J. Novy
North Grove St
Eustis
Navy House
NEWS
One H. Vogt
Louis Co
Eal Church
Gent
Florida grape growers to hold exhibit at Eustis Legion center
The Florida Grape Growers Association will display exhibits at the American Legion Center in Eustis on Wednesday July 7. The event opens at 10 a.m. with talks by scientists and growers on grapes and related topics such as small fruit growing and soil sterilization. Speakers include Phil S. Taylor, Loren H. Stover, R. D. Dickey, G. K. Partis, Charles Demko, and Gillham Bman, with perspectives on grape culture, blackberry culture, soil disinfection, and using wild Florida grapes to boost the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Grape Growers Association
Eustis
American Legion Center
Charles Demko
Demko
Altoona
Isabella
Marguerite
Phil S. Taylor
Tallahassee
State Department of Agriculture
Leesburg Laboratory
Florida Experiment Station
Florida
Florida Agricultural Experiment Station
Company C Meets Tonite at American Legion Home
Company C meets tonight at 50 p.m. in Leeburg at the American Legion Home. New enlistments will be received at the meeting as the draft age men may join the Organized Reserve Corps before the bill is signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
747Th Amphibian Tank Battalion
American Legion
Leeburg
Selectij
Organized Reserve Corp
Lake Orange League tightens standings with three leaders
Apopka Umatilla and Winter Garden share first as Eustis and Clermont win to close gaps. Eustis sits fourth with Clermont fifth. Mount Dora has three wins in 18 and remains near the cellar with Ocoee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apopka
Umatilla
Winter Garden
Lake Orange
Eustis
Clermont
Mount Dora
Ocoee
Tavares
Mt. Dora
Rivalry Heats Up In Local Softball League
Braden's leads the standings as teams chase the top spot. On Thursday the Groceteria Gang edged Palm Pharmacy 13 to 12, on Monday Palm beat W M Igon 14 to 8, and last Friday Midget Grill defeated out-of-town Zellwood 13 to 10 in a close contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braden
Groceteria Gang
Palm Pharmacy
Palm
W. M. Igon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Goddard News of C
Mark Twain
Gaylord
Presbyterian
Roy Samples
Army
Commission
R. Getford, Jr
City Council
Dr. Demko
South Africa
Dembo
Doug Igou
Convention of Grape Growers Association
R. J. Dalton
Lake County Health Department
Board of County Commissioners
Naval Reserve
Frank Barton Mumaw
Mumaw
Martin Mumaw
Ted Shawn
Julian A
Doodle) Merry
Mr. Merry
Sonny
Hank Zaleski
Hank
Mr. Zaleski
Arthur D. Winney
Cassia
Sam Jackson
Fort Mason
Bustis
Melonville
Clifford
Mount Dora- Tavares-Eustis
Lake
Pendry
Pendryville
Johnson
Hutchins
Legion Center
Tonite
Lake -Orange League
City Softball League
Igon
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