Lake County News Highlights Tourism and Local Vitality
Lake County, led by Paul T. Harber, outlines growth in tourism and development tied to tung oil, with resorts expanding and hotels like Fountain Inn and Lakeside Inn shuttering season. The piece notes Kiwanis plans for Miami convention, women driving cultural programs, and a Mount Dora Hotel management change. It includes festival plans, flower shows, and local beautification efforts in Leesburg, Eustis, Mount Dora, and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis
Mount Dora
Mr. Waterman
Hurlburt
Lakes and Hills
Central Florida
Lake County
Kiwanis
Miami
Kiwanis International
Leesburg
Tavares
Clermont
Stuart Bowman
Central Division
Kiwanians
Howey-in the-Hills
West
Flagler Treet
Howey
Unrest and Growth Highlight Lake County notes
The report covers cucumber markets from Mascotte and five hampers at ten dollars each. Anglers bring in catches of six to twelve pounds though fishing weather has been uneven. General Charles Summersall tours states with speeches while Lake County offers a free Soil Survey at the Chamber of Commerce. Bank statements show rising strength and resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane Park
Chas. P. Summerall
Lake County
Soil Survey
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Florida growers urge defense of 1930 green vegetable tariff
Statement from the Florida Agricultural Tariff Association warns readers that foreign competition still threats Florida vegtable and fruit markets. It urges Florida producers and supporters to oppose efforts before the Federal Tariff Commission to cut the 1930 tariff on vegetables and fruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Agricultural Tariff Association
Florida
Grove
Federal Tariff Commission
Tariff Commission
March county nurse reports details of visits and immunizations
The report lists counts for home calls 68 visits to various groups 18 school children 23 adults 45 TB cases 3 health officers 3 other physicians 12 pre natal 4 schools 33 county cases 21 office interviews 22 hookworm treatments 9 children taken to doctor 4 and 2 taken to dentist 9 mother conferences at schools. Dr Claxton finished toxin anti toxin diphtheria protection for 290 children 440 vaccinated smallpox 359 colored children. Motion pictures on communicable diseases planned for April in rural and colored schools. Health committee met March 27.
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W. A. Claxton
State Board of Health
Bradford County Hears Plan to Improve Road No 9
Board of trustees discussed widening and upgrading Road No 9 from Lawtey to the crossroads. They outlined funding options and projected timeline for the project.
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Board of Trustees of
Bradford County
Lawtey
Cross Roads
Alsop to Speak at Florida National Advertising Conference
Jacksonville Mayor John T. Alsop will headline the Florida National Advertising Conference set for Friday April 10 in Miami. He urges Florida leaders to back a state-wide advertising plan endorsed by the Florida State Chamber of Commerce with support from notable figures like Edison and Collier.
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John T. Alsop
Jacksonville
Florida
Miami
Pd Peale Phaene
Patalintol Marian
United States
Iida
Alsop
Florida State Chamber of Commerce
Barron Collier
H. N. Rodenbaugh
Thomas Edison
Why Drink Milk and Food Values From Home Demonstration
Hints to Housewives notes milk as a rich protein source and vitamin A helper, with emulsion-based milk-fat aiding digestion. It highlights nutrient comparisons and benefits for housewives, while mentioning local construction on State Road No. 4 bridges between Korona and Port Orange in Flagler and Volusia counties.
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Flagler
Volusia
Korona
Port Orange
Easter Services Herald Hope Amid Zellwood Strife
Easter morning services at Zellwood Methodist drew a large, weathered crowd as Rev. T. W. Carlton preached on forgiveness and the Resurrection. The town marked floral displays, community activities, and a slate of local events including a negro minstrel, Easter egg hunts, and social visits amid updates on residents and visitors.
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T. W. Carlton
Blind craftsman seeks chair repairs in Mount Dora area
John Wallace offers to replace cane bottoms in chairs and asks for any available work. He notes he has been blind for nearly three years and hopes to receive assignments. Leave orders at Mount Dora Lumber Co.
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John Wallace
Mount Dora Lumber_Co
First Babies Born Receive Prizes in Lake County
On January 1 1931 Dr Richard Richardson announced the Better Baby Association of Lake County will prize the first six white babies born in the county. The six winners include Richard Holmes Ludlam Leon Mercer Branch Wathier Bergsten Jr Margaret Lucila Williams Leona Hazel Caffeney and Emmly Vann Barr with prizes ranging from five dollars to one dollar.
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Richardson
Mount Dora
Better Baby Association of
Lake County
Florida State Board of Health
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Stewart G. Thompson
Richard Holmes Ludlam
R. H. Ludlam
Eustis
Leon Mercer
Branch
Lawrence C. Branch
Fruitland Park
Wathier Bergsten
Groveland
Margaret Lucila Williams
John W. Williams
Leesburg
Leona
Hazel Caffeney
Cleveland Caffeney
Auburndale
Emmly Vann. Barr
George Thomas Barr
River flood control project begins near Fort Myers
Initial work starts on the Calloosahatchee River flood control project estimated at 9 million dollars. A separate note from Tampa states the Hillsborough County Agricultural Society has begun organizing a farmers curb market in the city.
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Fort Myers
Calloosahatchee River
Here
Tampa
Hillsborough County Agricultural Society
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Lake County News
Paul T. Harber
Trimbey
Triangle Rhythm Kings
Girls’ Glee Club
E. E. Truskett
WRUF
Gainesville
J. Ray Arnold
Apopka
Unty
Mascotte
Park Trammell
Tallahassee
Zellwood
Jesus
Peter
Thomas
Jesus Christ
A. R. King
R. W. Vincent
Frank Stott
John Vines
Ashville
N. C
Stacey Vines
Local Missionary Society
Boys and Girls World Club
Junior League
J. B. Haynes
Paturay — A
Martha
Florida Bell
Iley Mae Whitehurst
Naomi Vincent
Thelma Hayes
Lucile Goolsby
Bernice Wilkins
Betty Joe Hall
Erline Bell
Estelle King
Elinor Hutson
Miss Hutson
Paul Johnson
Ed Newton
Hortense Vincent
Julia Paige
J. S. Gardner
Lake Wales
Bok Tower
C. M. Jones
Nashville
Tenn
St. Petersburg
T. E. McNeel
Orange General Hospital
Mrs. Hirsch
Chicago
Zellwood Inn
F. G. Hall
Kennel Foundation
America
Chappel Kennel Foundation
Rockford
Illinois
L. J. Brosemer
Foundation
Reserve District No
First National Bank OF
Banking House
Banking House Reserve
Federal Reserve Bank
Lake
M. McCown
J. M. McCown
Loui Lai
Robt
W. Dickson
L. R. Heim
Alfred Rehbaum Ori
Builders Supply CO
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Washington
Atlantic City
Toronto
Merchants & Miners
Boston
Norfolk
Daiio
Savannah
Merchants & Miners Transportation Co
San Juan Hotel
Orlando
Pier
E. Bay St
Mou
Goodyear
9Th and
Donnelly St
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