Lake County Flower Show Heads to Tavares Courthouse
The 13th annual Lake County flower show will be held in Tavares at the courthouse April 4 and 5. Entries include 4H club displays, bouquets, cacti, succulents, and baskets with divisions for pot plants shrubs and cut flowers. The event features a Japanese tea garden with refreshments by home demonstration clubs. Boy Scout and 4H boys assist the organizing committee from Mount Dora Tavares Eustis and nearby areas.
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Lake County
Tavares
Lucie K. Ana
Lake County Chamber to Compile Motion Picture Campaign
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce is creating a special film to promote the area. It will feature scenes of the courthouse in Tavares, the Doral canal, Crippled Children's Home in Umatilla, and local students. Mayor Springfield of Illinois and other officials are involved, with additional shots planned by collaborating studios.
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Lake County
Calendar of Events in Lake County Florida
A sequence of local gatherings includes April 3 civic meeting in Eustis honoring Orlando Morning Sentinel Evening Reporter Star with Mrs E L Beeson presiding, April 9 Republican County Convention in Mount Dora, and April 14 FSCW Lake County Alumnae meeting at Spinning Wheel Tea Room in Tavares. Also listed are April 45 flower shows in Lake County Court House Tavares and Clermont events on April 11 12.
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Central Florida Council Chambers of Commerce
Orlando Morning Sentinel
Evening Reporter Star
Eustis
Fountain Inn
Lake County
Court House
Tavares
Clermont
Mount Dora
Florida State College For Women
Spinning Wheel Tea Room
E. L. Beeson
Park Beautification and Community Notes from Mount Dora Park Commission
Ethlyn P. Zell of the Mount Dora Park Commission invites public help this summer for stepping stones funded by ten cent initials on stones. She shares gardening tips including fertilizer use, azalea pruning, and bouquet picking, and mentions Tung trees blooming in the park and a few blossoms at the Tovic window.
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Boy Scouts
Angus MacKenzie
Tovic
Ethlyn P. Zell
Mount Dora Park
Deafness Comic Moment On Park Shuffle Boards
Two strangers sit by the shuffle boards in Donnelly Park. One man laments he is going stone deaf after years of hearing loss while the other jokes he has been talking to nobody, mistaking a chewing moment for conversation.
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Donnelly Park
Vancouver
Townsend Club Calls Important Meeting Next Monday
The Townsend Club announces an important meeting at 7:30 PM in the Community Auditorium featuring speaker J. L. Sparling. Officials will discuss the Townsend movement at Washington and recent Plan developments, with members urged to attend for full information.
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J. L. Sparling
Townsend
Washington
E. Mattocks
Annual church meeting and fellowship supper reports
The Ladies Aid plans a fellowship supper with a silver offering and reports from Epworth League leadership. Dr. Radcliffe will preside and deliver the annual league report, with Rev. Perry B. James giving his annual address. A Holy Week service follows with talks by Dr. Radcliffe and Dr. D. D. King later in the week.
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D. D. King
At The Theatre Fos po and Cesar Romero in light entertainment
Fos po and Cesar Romero star in a light program with Anne Shirley in Anne of Green Gables miscast story and Phillips Holmes in Chatterbox. James Dunn and Sally Eilers with Pinky Tomlin headline Thursday and Friday in Dont Get Personal. A special short subject Spring Night featuring David Lichine and ballet showcased again. Buck Jones hosts the Saturday screening of For the Service.
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Fospo
Cesar Romero
Zoe Entertainment
Maine ‘Lombard
Anne Shieley
Ig Eee
Anne of Green Gables
James Dunn
Sally Eilers
Pinky Tomlin
David Lichine
Monte Carlo Ballet Russe
Orlando
Buck Jones
4H Club Moves To Reopen Local Meetings
Last Monday a few boys attended a meeting to restart the local 4-H group after a lull caused by other school activities. President Bayard Roberts led an informal session as plans formed for a Friday meeting and a big session on the 10th with county club-work supervisor Mr Hiatt. Officers urge full attendance tomorrow at 2 45 to begin keeping record books.
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Bayard Roberts
Hiatt
A. Lee French
Naval conference ends in deadlock over naval parity
The London naval conference stalls as participants insist on equal naval strength, turning the event into a contest of imitation rather than accord. The New Yorker quotes a biting view that the talks amount to imitation rather than progress.
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London
The
New Yorker
Question in General Hay Good case prompts Army conduct inquiry
The Dallas Morning News questions how the War Department will treat General Hay Good's case, asking whether the army should be honest and open or deceptive in its handling of the matter.
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Haygood
War Department
Army
Dallas
Florida Beefs Field Day Draws 200 Livestock Producers
More than 200 livestock producers from across Florida attended the second annual Beef Cattle Field Day at the State Experiment Station in Gainesville, showcasing ranching practices and research.
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Florida
State Experiment Station
Gainesville
Villa Dora Scribbles and Town Tales in June Rambles
A long, rambling column blends community notices, ideas for poems, local sports notes, civic slogans, and humorous anecdotes. It highlights guests, parties, and school events, references Izaak Walton members, and recalls a recent Ocala basketball final.
Lecture on National Livelihood Plan by Mire Martin
Mire Martin author of Prohibi Poverty will discuss her National Livelihood Plan at the Mount Dora Woman's Club. She is a New York native living in Winter Park with husband Dr John Martin, Rollins College lecturer. Free will offering benefits Red Cross flood relief.
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Prestonia Mann Martin
Mire’ Martin
New York City
Preston Mann
Horace Mann
Winter Park
John Martin
Rollins College
Mount Dora
Kiwanis Votes Ten for Red Cross Flood Aid
Kiwanis last week approved a ten dollar donation to the Red Cross for flood relief. The program included Benny Erline Bell, nine, from Zellwood, with songs recitations and piano. visitors included John A. Swainsborough and Captain Ralph A. Rose. Attendance prize went to W. L. E. Barnett. Members traveling to Washington June 21–25 to serve as delegates are urged to report to President Jack Simpson. Honor roll names listed for March include D. H. Bishop Frank Burkart C. J. Brown Harry Clark Fletcher Crane H. W. Harlow and others.
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Kiwanis
Red Cross
Benny Erline Bell
Zellwood
Paul Johnson
John A. Swainsborough
Shelton
Conn
Ralph A. Rose
Ocala
Florida
W. L.E. Barnett
Perry B. James
Washington, D. C
Jack Simpson
D. H. Bishop
Frank Burkart
C. J. Brown
Harry Clark
Fletcher Crane
H. W. Harlow
G. B. Hurlburt
Wm. Johnson
George Keller
Ray LaBreck
R. H. Preston
O. .M. Simpson
M. V. Simpson
D. S. Simpson, Jr
L. C. Smith
W. L
Mount Dora High School Baseball Schedule 1936
Mount Dora High School announces the 1936 baseball schedule with home games at Heim Field. Home admission is 10 cents for members and 25 cents for non members. games start at 4 pm. The schedule lists dates against Winter Park Umatilla Ocoee Montverde Eustis and Montverde again.
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Mount Dora High School
Winter Park
Umatilla
Ocoee
Montverde
Winter Garden
Eustis
Ete
Athletic Association
Heim Field
USDA Poultry Breeding Methods Boost Fertility
Simplified artificial breeding techniques developed by U S Department of Agriculture poultry specialists have yielded higher fertility rates than natural mating in controlled tests. The program aims to improve flock productivity and egg production through standardized selection and pairing strategies.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Visitors to Mount Dora Urged to Register at Chamber Office
All visitors in Mount Dora are urged to register at the Chamber of Commerce office on Fifth Avenue west of Donnelly. Registering helps locate you if friends inquire or if important messages arrive for you.
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Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Fifth Avenue
Donnelly
Ams
Garden cultivation by 4H club members reaches 110000
About 110 000 gardens were cultivated by 4H club members in the United States last year. The figure reflects widespread youth participation in gardening programs across the country.
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United States
Mount Dora Leads In Local Bowling Action At DeLand
The report notes Mount Dora with ey Swain and Ganun won 22 to 13. DeLand edged Mount Dora 72 to 64 as the Mount Dora team split a late match led by Urquhart and Ganun. Orlando beat Daytona 64 to 60 to claim the North Central Florida League title and awaits the Southern Division winner in a anticipated championship.
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Ore Walloping
Mount Dora
Swain
Ganun
DeLand
Rene Seeee
Uewoke
Urquhart
Skip Eckis
Parker
Commerce
Good Ladies
Orlando
Lakeside Inn Hosts New Arrivals and Card Games
The Lakeside Inn welcomed Mrs. William B. Lawrence Miss Ruth Lawrence Medford Mass Mr and Mrs R M Reed Lawrence Reed Mr and Mrs Donald Sherwood and Mr and Mrs Sherwood Chicago Ill Mr and Mrs G O Anderson Parkersburg W V Mr and Mrs J H Creaser Providence R I On Thursday evening Little Enid and Her Show performed A weekly event Saturday featured five tables of contract and one of hearts High contract scores went to Mrs William T Patterson and Mr F W Wentworth with high Lewis scores claimed by Mr A R Stoddart.
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Lakeside Inn
William B. Lawrence
Ruth Lawrence
Medford
Mass
R. M. Reed
Lawrence Reed
Donald Sherwood
Sherwood
Chicago
Illinois
G. O. Anderson
Parkersburg
West Virginia
J. H. Creaser
Providence
Rhode Island
Little Enid
Lakeside
William T. Patterson
F. W. Wentworth
Lewis
A. R Stoddart
Palm Sunday Service at AT Community Church
The church presents Palm Sunday morning services with Dr. Brodie delivering The Meaning of the Cross. Music includes a cellole by Miss Hewitt, The Palms, The Old Rugged Cross hymn, and an offer tory solo by Miss Alice Davis. Evening sermon titled Finding a Lost Christ by Rev. D. B. former pastor.
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Brodie
Christ
Vesper Service at Methodist Church This Sunday
A vesper service at the Methodist church runs four to five Sunday afternoon. Ferris leads a quartet with Butts Sidel and Bradner. Katherine Killian performs a violin solo Berceuse from Jocelyn. James accompanies. Dr. E H Curtis of Fruitland Park, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, speaks, with a ted choir singing several numbers.
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Methodist Church
Ferris
Dixie Quartet
Butts
A. P. Sidel
Bradner
Katherine Killian
Berceuse
Jocelyn
Goddard
Perry B. James
E. H. Curtis
Fruitland Park
Cleveland
Ohio
Dr. Curtis
Near East Relief
Union Services Unite Methodist and Community Churches
The Methodist and Community churches join in Thursday evening services at the Community church with Dr A M Brodie and Rev Perry B James leading Communion. Good Friday service of the Cross at the Methodist from noon to 3 pm features the seven last words of Jesus in 30 minute segments. Easter service at Lakeside Inn pool opens at 7:00 am on Easter Sunday.
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Methodist
Ing
Community Church
A. M. Brodie
Perry B. James
Methodist Church
Jesus
Lakeside Inn Pool
Pathfinder Explains Long Arctic Nights Through Language
In Eskimo language the phrase Univigssaerntuinalfinajuan juarisiguejak expresses love and hints at why arctic nights stretch long. The note links a linguisticism to seasonal darkness.
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Pathfinder
Hail Storm Hits Africa Amid Unusual Report
A recent story notes hail resembling coconuts fell in Africa. American correspondents stationed there report the event as unprecedented in the continent's history.
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Africa
Grand Rapids
Prosperity Year Aim Promises Florida Growth
The message declares an effort to make the coming year the largest prosperity milestone in Florida. It emphasizes statewide initiative, economic expansion and collaborative commitments to improve jobs, industry and living standards for residents.
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Florida
Flood Relief Fund Surpasses Two Hundred Dollars in Mount Dora
Mount Dora residents generously donate to Red Cross flood relief with 213.85 raised by Wednesday noon. The national quota started at 600 then 900 as needs grew. Mount Dora originally faced 66 and 112. Local clubs and social groups redirect planned expenditures to the fund and plan further events to support aid efforts. Contributions are welcomed at the Chamber of Commerce First National Bank or Topic office.
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Izaak Waltons
Oakley
Lakeside
Engelhard
Villa Dora
Ocala
Uricg'cl
Quix
China
India
Paul Johnson
Jack Simpson
George White
Morpheus
Frank H
Mass
Mount Dora
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Washington
Woman’s Club
Chamber of Commerce
First National Bank
Campbell County Traffic Inspector Urges Caution Across Lake County
Campbell County traffic inspector B F Campbell, now a deputy sheriff under Sheriff Gibson, urges careful driving statewide. He notes no open road speed limit but 45 mph as evidence of reckless driving. towns 25 mph residential, 15 mph business. trucks under 16,000 pounds 35 mph on avenues, 10 mph in towns. Inspector based in Eustis, one of 45 inspectors statewide, salaried with no incentive for unnecessary arrests.
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B. F. Campbell
Lake County
State Road Department
Campbell
Gibson
Eustis
P. T. A. Tag Day In Mount Dora For School Music Aid
Mount Dora P. T. A. schedules a Saturday Tag Day led by Miss Vivia Craig and Miss Helen Meadows. Proceeds fund high school glee club music and Home Economics room equipment. Public urged to give generously when tagged by organizers.
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Mount Dora P. T. A
Vivia Craig
Helen Meadows
Miss Craig
Miss Meadows
Be Nice To Bees Theme Promoted By Topic Editors
The Topic thanks Mr. Frank Drake for orange blossom honey from his hives. A bee sting incident with the editor is mentioned, with humorous forgiveness implied and a light porch chain anecdote. The tone mixes gratitude and a playful incident.
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Frank Drake
Hurlburt Named Rye Beach Hotel Manager
Mr Archie E Hurlburt former Lakeside Inn Mount Dora and Haven Hotel Winter Haven Florida arrives in Mount Dora this week and will depart for Rye Beach New Hampshire where he will manage a summer resort hotel O Farragut. Extensive alterations and improvements are planned and will be completed in time for the summer season.
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Archie E. Hurlburt
Lakeside Inn
Mount Dora
Haven Hotel
Winter Haven
Florida
Rye Beach
N. H
O’ Farragut
Arkansas strawberries outperform Maryland varieties in Florida fields
Dr. A N Brooks of the University of Florida reports strawberry plants from Arkansas yield about 29 percent more picked fruit and 38 percent more packed fruit in Plant City area fields than Maryland sourced plants.
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Arkansas
Plant City
Maryland
A. N. Brooks
State Experiment Station
Gainesville
Early Americans Objected to Taxation With Representation
A Dallas News opinion note argues that objecting to taxation without representation was simpler than the consequences expected under representation, highlighting the complexities of governance and citizen rights.
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Dallas News
Lexicographic note with a British twist in Oxford context
A facet of linguistic history notes that the Shorter Oxford Dictionary defines to make whoopee as to go on the razzle dazzle. The Rail commentary frames this as a playful, culturally British usage.
Adl Must Pay as No Free Scholarships Yet
A terse note states there are no free scholarships in the school of experience and that Adl must cover the costs. The remark emphasizes a required payment to pursue experience-based learning.
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Adl
Vikings Playing Great Basketball at Leesburg Tonight
The period recounts a hard fought game where the Vikings fell short but earned runner up silver, with Sullivan and Perkins Sullivan named outstanding players. Mount Dora players Raymond J G Ray Jr Otis Hale Clayton Tremain Dick Sullivan Cecil Parker J F Brantley Frank and J D Mosteller listed under coach J M Turner. The Vikings aim to rebound at 8 o clock against Leesburg on the Park court, inviting fans to cheer the team to victory.
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Perkins Sullivan
Sullivan
Mount Dora
Raymond J. G. Ray, Jr
Otis Hale
Clayton Tremain
Dick Sullivan
Cecil Parker
J. F. Brantley
Frank
J. D. Mosteller
Mosteller Garage Moves This Week
The Mosteller Garage announces a move this week to a new site on Road No 2 at the junction of Tavares and Eustis roads beyond Sylvan Shores. Owner Andy Mosteller says the move will allow better service with welding, greasing, and complete shop facilities at a lower cost after relocation.
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Mosteller
Tavares and
Eustis Roads
Sylvan Shores
A. J
Andy) Mosteller
M Teller
Rehbaum and Crane Establish Mount Dora Local Agency
Rehbaum and Crane form a local agency in Mount Dora with a permanent representative. A line of modern gas equipment will be displayed soon and kept in stock to avoid delays. Officers say the move improves service at no extra cost, with service from Raphaeny Street and monthly bills payable at the First National Bank.
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Unt Dora
Rea & E
Mount Dora
Raphaeny S
Natit Bank
Fine Callas Show Opens With Garden Display Report
A Florida flower show preview notes admired blooms near Hudson and Lake County with Mrs. Williamson praising a garden plant as large perfect and long lasting. The piece mentions a past political shift in Florida and predicts a Democratic majority next fall amid election talk.
Chim Defeats Roosevelt as Li Hung Chang Leads New York Sun
Meant to read as a political brief the piece cites Li Hung Chang Borah and Fu Manchu in a New York Sun dated piece. The mock headline hints at Mr Mencken and a chimeric challenger facing President Roosevelt in a dramatic editorial tone.
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Mr. Mencken
Mr. Roosevelt
The
Li Hung Landon
Borah
Fu Man Choever Phillips
New York
St Johns County Weighs Cowpea Soybean Hay and Cayana Cane Interest
Readable notes show St Johns County farmers exploring cowpea and soybean hay crops with Cayana cane as part of a diversified forage plan amid rising interest in sustainable feed options for farm livestock.
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St. Johns County
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