Conservation farming plans spread in district
Austin Merritt of Okahumpka reports burning Pensacola bahia pasture south of town and applying mixed fertilizer then solvable nitrogen to boost seed crop and grass sod. Zera Giles of Leesburg plans to use a district cultipacker with grass seed attachment to establish pasture near Umatilla. Other requests come from Julious Boods Tavares Robert A Wiley Yalaha C D Blount Orlando A Yonally Grand Island and H M Igou Eustis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Merritt
Okahumpka
Pensacola Bahia
Zera Giles
Leesburg
Umatilla
Julious Boods
Tavares
Robert A. Wiley
Yalaha
C. D. Blount
Orlando
Eustis
DeLand Road
A. ©. Yonally
Grand Island
H. M. Igou
Yes Mr Barnum One Is Born Every Minute In This Year Of 49
Mount Dora readers taunt Barnum for a circus visit. The writer recalls past shows and promotes the idea that one is born every minute, criticizing modern imitators and praising classic circus spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Barnum
Phineas Taylor Barnum
Barnum
Lake County
Punky
Pahokee
Miles
Letters to the Editor Urges School Consolidation Debate
Gladys I Crane presents a community view urging Mount Dora Eustis Tavares and Umatilla to oppose rushed consolidation. She questions state authority over sinking funds, calls for a district trustees election, and proposes a long term building fund to centralize a consolidated high school in the Golden Triangle with state cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolida
Florida
Mount Dora
Tavares
Groveland
Umatilla
Rej
Mount Dora High School
Southern Association
E. B. Ferson
Fiood Dupe
Fee
Eustis
Johns
Setine
Golden Triangle
Lake County
Gladys I. Crane
Voters Debate Consolidation Amid School Gaps and Overload
A letter reflects frustration with school consolidation for smaller towns, citing missing courses like Latin and chemistry, insufficient math offerings, and overburdened students. It argues consolidation could expand classes and save athletics, while noting parental concerns over crowded schedules and nervous exhaustion.
Mount Dora Golf Course Play Offer
A local golf listing advertises nine holes for 1.00 dollars and all day access at 1.50 dollars, encouraging casual play at Mount Dora Golf Course.
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Mount Dora Golf Course
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Walter W. Shaffer
U. SS. Soil Conservation Service
Milwaukee
Victor McLaglen
Blatz Brewing CO
Milwaukee, Wis
Seenay
Brown’s Hardware
Paul B. Brown
Frigidaire
Pittsburgh
Builders Hardware Sporting Goods
Eustis, Fla
Make Brown’s
Your Shopping Center
Tom Collins
Tom Bailey
Vincent
Therr
ETN
Vaughan
Dibble
Sylvan Shores
Icehouse Theatre
Southland Fashions
Hampton
Wings
Beau Brummel
Palm Beach
Children’s Department
Philadelphia
Susie
Wells Shoes
Bargain Store
Bloch
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