Kiwanis Meeting Highlights and Delegates Named
The club discussed county agricultural stations in Gaines and Florida’s war effort lines as key economic drivers. Hiatt praised county orange production for quality and cost. Members sent a message from ill attendee E. Wentworth. Dr. A. M. Brodie and Charles Os elected delegates to the Washington convention. election of officers postponed. An inter-club meet is set for May 21 at Howey-in-the-Hills.
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Gaines
Florida
Hiatt
Mon
Raymond Oe H
a_ solone
Mr. Perkins
E. M. Wentworth
Zien
A. M. Brodie
Charles Os
Washington, D. C
Kiwane
Anoes
Howey-in the-Hills
B. B. Coyne
Garland Norris
Raleigh
N. C
Florida Center of Population Located in Lake County
Lake County anchors Florida’s population center near Fruitland Park, five miles north of Tavares. The 1935 state census remap shows growth trends southeastward, with Lake County poised as midstate hub between Jacksonville and Tampa, aided by an active chamber driving projected population growth.
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Florida
Fruitland Park
Lake County
Tavares
Talsa
Routime
Nathan
Mayo
Tidewater
Gulf of Mexico
Ocala
Lumkin
Citronelle
Penaton
Enry
South la
Citronville
Chamber of Commerce
Knights of Pythias event sponsored by Mount Dora Lodge 134
A program was arranged and sponsored by Mount Dora Lodge 134 Knights of Pythias and dedicated to the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias and the Grand Temple Pythian Sisters of the State of Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Lodge 134
Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge
Grand Temple Pythian Sisters
State of
Florida
Mount Dora Lodge
Pythian Sisters Temple
M. V. Simpson
Mount Dora
George J. White
Chamber of Commerce
Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias of
Paul
Community Building Mount Dora Program April 28 1936
Mount Dora Florida hosts a three part program on Tuesday evening featuring invocations addresses of welcome by local officers and lodge representatives, performances by the Ladies Choral Club under Mrs Truskett, a male quartet, a dramatic reading, and a medley closing number with Mount Dora Lodge 134 sponsoring portions and other area lodges aiding. Accompanists include Mrs Ruth Gudgeon and Mrs E E Truskett.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Truskett
H. J. Wise
Velma Nice
Orlando Lodge
Old Wayside Cross
Ferris
Sidel
Butts
Sapp
Leesburg Lodge
Bernice
George Malone
DeLand Lodge No
Eustis Lodge No
Pete Et
Death of C. H. Nelson Former Sylvan Shores Resident
Word has been received of the death of C. H. Nelson, longtime Sylvan Shores resident and Mount Dora booster, who died Thursday in a Miami Beach hospital. He was known for his cheerful spirit and good deeds.
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C. H. Nelson
Sylvan Shores
Mount Dora
Miami Beach
Nelson
England Faces BR 28 Triumph Rumor
The Asheville Citizen Observer notes speculation that England may be tottering toward a BR 28 victory. The item conveys local media intrigue without detailed context or outcomes.
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Old England
Asheville
Tavares Wins First In County Flower Show
Tavares takes top county prize with first in several categories as Island Nursery Leesburg places second. Mrs J W King wins grand prize in the group, Hazel Entz avares leads begonias, Mount Dora and Leesburg clubs win multiple honors including best basket and red amaryllis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavares
Roe
Clermont
Island Nursery
Leesburg
Swaaile
J. W. King
Hazel Entzavares
Begonias
Leesburg Garden
Woman’s Club
W. Gantekie Park
Lillie Cox
Carrie True
Callas
A. H. Lindman
Finzel
Miss Lillian Leavenworth dies in Stratford at 79
Miss Eliza Jane Leavenworth 79 a winter resident of Mount Dora died at her Stratford Connecticut home on Saturday April 4 Funeral services were held Monday April 6 at Read Memorial Chapel Bridgeport and interment followed in Mount Dora She was remembered by many friends here during her last illness
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Eliza Jane Leavenworth
Lea Woo
Hei
Stratford
Conn
Miss Leavenworth
Mount Dora
Read Memorial Chapel
Bridgeport
Mount Were
Birth Announced for Michael Heath Patrick in Chicago
Dr and Mrs W W Patrick of Chicago announce the birth of a son, Michael Heath, on March 31. The mother was Dorothy Heath, daughter of Frank H Heath, longtime Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce secretary.
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W. W. Patrick
Chicago
Michael Heath
Petrie
Dorothy Heath
Dandhine
Frank H. Heath
Mount Dora
Auto tag sales show gains in Lake County for 1936
First three months 1936 revenue from auto tag sales exceeds 1935 by 2761.28, totaling 81263.95 versus 78502.67 in 1935. Through March 31, 1935 records show 6139 tags sold. 1936 figures reflect a steady increase. A separate legal notice concerns Lake County special road bond validation in the Fifth Judicial Circuit with a May 4 1936 hearing at Tavares courthouse.
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B. A. Williams
Lake County political announcements lead Democratic primary
A batch of 1936 Lake County notices announces candidacies for State Senator District 23 and various county posts. Names include M V Simpson for County Commissioner District Four, Thomas H Cooley for Representative, John L Fahs for House member, and H B Harrell for Clerk of Circuit Court. Each pledges honest, energetic service and asks Democratic voters to support on June 2.
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Lake County
Roup
Thomas H. Cooley
House of Representatives
State of
Florida
John L. Fahs
Leesburg
H. B. Harrell
Lake County Sheriff seeks renomination in 1936 primary
W B Gibson declares candidacy for re election as Sheriff of Lake County urging support for June 2 1936 primary and pledging law enforcement. J M Austin announces bid for State Senator 23rd District in Democratic primary June 1936 from Leesburg Florida.
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Lake County
Awe J. M. Austin
Leesburg
Fila
Lake County Candidates Open Democratic Primary Campaigns
In Lake County Florida candidates announce for the June 2 1936 Democratic primary. F E Owens seeks reelection for County Commissioner District Four. A tax assessor hopeful vows to place property on books fairly. E Limerick Jr of Mount Dora runs for Constable District. All submit paid political advertisements.
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Lake County
Florida
Owens
Every
A and Co RE
Holland
Lake Co
Dora, Fla
J. Philip Doss
Citrus Pact Approved by Growers in Five County Points
A Tuesday referendum across five county points saw 721 ballots in Umatilla Groveland Tavares Ledsmiths and 1 184 753 boxes of fruit represented by growers with cooperative marketing groups totaling 451 190 boxes. Canvassing was led by Charles R Short H C Brown and Fred Yancey with Clermont residents voting in full. Fourteen 4 H clubs with 371 members formed in Jackson County and county agent J W Malone reported. Stockmen urged sufficient pasture to cut summer feed costs.
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Erendum
Ee Umatilla
Groveland
Tavares Ledsmiths
Charles R. Short
Clermont
H. C. Brown
Fred Yancey
Umatilla
Clermont Citrus Growers Club
Jackson County
J. W. Malone
Mount Dora 1936 assessment roll open for inspection
Notice that the 1936 Mount Dora assessment roll is open for public inspection at the Town Clerk's office through April 16 1936. The Board of Equalization will meet April 17 1936 from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. to hear complaints about the roll. In Lake County Florida the Circuit Court in Chancery is cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Board of Equalization
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Lake County
State OF Florida
Florida Bill Seeks Defendant’s Appearance in Kost Case
Betti T Kost, complainant, sues Harold C Kost in Lake County Florida. Order requires Harold Kost to appear at the Lake County Circuit Court in Tavares by May 4 1936 or a decree pro confesso will be entered. Publication to run in Mount Dora Topic for four consecutive weeks. Clerk Geo J Dykes seals the order. Grace H Cox deputy. Cork solicitor for complainant.
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Florida
Harold C. Kost
Circuit Court
Lake County
Tavares
Mount. Dora
A. D
Geo. J. Dykes
Circuit Aes
Grace H. Cox
D. C. T. C. Cork
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Kiwanis
County Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Harry P. Johnson
County Chamber
America
Rev
Perry B. James
Mount Dora Publishing Co
Merchants Sales Books
Hammermill Bond Typewriter
Manila
Lillian Leavenworth
Flor. Oy
Lake Coun
Board OF
Coun. County
W. H. Richey
Sloan
H. K. Stokes
F. E. Owens
H. H. Hetrcox
Board of County Commissioners of
Circuit Court of the Fifth Judicial Circuit
Aegree
Westbrook
Tfe
J. Dykes
W. B. Gibson
Citrus Pact
Betti T. Kost
Pettijohn’s
Grapefruit
Bermuda
Swap Shop
Fourth Avenue
Astor, Fla
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Norfolk
Miami
East Bay Street
Jacksonville
North Orange Avenue
Orlando
Merchants & Miners Line
New York
Tampa
Union Bus Station
Cashwell
Florida Motorines
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