Picnic crowd heads home as many depart for seasonal homes
A long list of residents from Villa Cora and surrounding towns depart toward their winter homes in Bridgeport Auburn and New York City. The note extends warm bon voyages and hints at a Mount Dora baseball exhibition on April 14 at Lake Orange against Eustis with tickets and posters available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ekhi Fee
Walter Radcliffe
Shelton
Conn
A.D. Sanders
Eastampton
Mass
Willis Trafton
Auburn
Jack Haviland
Bridgeport
Villa Cora
W. J. Phelps
Helene Given
Newton Ter
Washington, D.C
Henry Budgell
Newton Highlands
Elizabeth Hawley
Mount Dora
Lake Orange
Eustis
Bedes
Azaas
Dogwoods
C of C
Mighty Fine News
Florida
Cuba
Did You Happen to See by F M Whaley
A column notes social happenings in Florida with rumors of a summer romance and a wedding at the Recreation Center. It mentions a prominent business hoping for a strong season and young men and ladies seen together on Lions Night. Lakeside ends season closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M
Buster
Whaley
Lake County 4-H Council Plans Year and Awards
Lake County 4-H Council members met on April 6 1940 to elect officers and map activities for the year The officers are President Inez Bates Umatilla Vice President Joyce Stewart Leesburg Secretary Treasurer Margaret Parker Umatilla and vice chair Lucille Reynolds Umatilla The group outlined the May 4 Home Demonstration kitchen meeting with a judging contest pledge and demonstrations Scholarships totaling five thousand dollars were presented to Uniform Dress and outstanding county girl recipients The event included talks and a short film Sunny Florida and noted scholarships funded by local clubs and individuals Local leaders and groups contributed the funds and a Short Course stay was planned for an outstanding 4-H girl
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Council For
Inez Bates
Umatilla
Joyce Stewart
Leesburg
Margaret Parker
Lucille’ Reynolds
Umatila
Tavares
Tallahassee
Governor hopefuls back Florida wildlife program
Florida Wildlife Federation reports letters from candidates for governor endorse a wildlife plan. Proposals include a constitutional Commission of Game and Fish free of patronage, a $1 annual fishing license for residents over 16, state funds to replace deer slaughtered for tick control, and uniform game fish laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tive
Florida Wildlife Federation
Federation
Orlando
Spessard Holland
Bartow
Francis P. Whitehair
DeLand
Fuller Warren
Jacksonville
Walter Fraser
St. Augustine
B. F. Paty
West Palm Beach
Hans Walker
Ocala
Commission of Game and Fish
Florida
The
Wildlife Federation
State Commission of Game and Fresh Water Fish
State Planning Board
Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs
Florida Federation of Women's Clubs
Ed Bentley Seeks Florida Attorney General Post
Ed R Bentley, former Florida Bar Association president and ex Rotary governor, runs on a platform stressing cooperation with state and county officials and local self government. He highlights legal experience, business leadership, and service as American Legion commander as qualifications for the Attorney General role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. R. Bentley
Bentley
Florida Bar Association
Rotary
American Legion
Florida
Socker Coe Calls for Independence in U S Senate Race
Charles Francis Coe of West Palm Beach urged independence from rubber-stamp government in a Tuesday speech here. He criticized foreign trade pacts, warned of national bankruptcy, and urged strong independent senators to curb centralized power as in Europe. Coe, former Saturday Evening Post writer and sports broadcaster, campaigns with eight talks daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Charles Francis Coe
West Palm Beach
U. S. Senate
Coe
Florida
South Florida
SEC
Bank Insurance
CCC
Europe
Washington
United States
Saturday Evening Post
South Carolina Visitor Edna Ward Tours Florida
Miss Edna Ward chief dietitian at the Veterans Hospital Columbia visited sister Mrs. Minna Hegeman at Dr. Heber Ketcham’s Lake Franklin Park home. They stayed in Winter Park Tampa Clearwater and Mount Dora before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Ward
Veterans Hospital
Columbia
S. C
Minna E. Hegeman
Heber D. Ketcham
Lake Franklin Park
Winter Park
Bishop
Mount Dora
Mrs Mary E Powell Regan dies after long illness
Mary E Powell Regan longtime Mount Dora resident born in Florida died after a long illness. She married James E Green on December 10 and leaves her husband four sons L C E M Ernie of Mount Dora and Theo of Holly Hill and three daughters Mrs J A Edwards Mrs S L Kittrell and Mrs G A Reynolds. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist church with Rev M J Bouterse and Rev Ralph Acree officiating. Burial followed at Forest Cemetery with pallbearers P D Jones Lloyd Atkins J Clifton White William Williamson Ernest Mosteller and Frank Owens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Powell Regan
James E. Green
Mount Dora
L. C
E. M
Ernie
Theo
Holly Hill
Florida
J. A. Edwards
S. L. Kittrell
Mount
Death of Albert L. Golden of Berea Ky
Mary Emma Jones of this city has received word of the death of Albert L. Golden of Berea Kentucky on nomeser March 30. He was a longtime Berea College employee for 28 years and a winter resident of Tavares Florida, well known for guiding and helping thousands of Berea students and many influential citizens across Kentucky and other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Emma Jones
Albert L. Golden
Berea
Nomeser
Golden
Florida
Lake County
Tavares
Berea College
Kentucky
Card of Thanks for sympathy and flowers
We thank friends for expressions of sympathy and for the lovely flowers in our recent bereavement. James E. Green and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Green
Amaryllis Society Holds Southeastern Show at Mead Garden
The seventh annual Southeastern Regional Amaryllis Show of the American Amaryllis Society runs April 13 and 14 at Mead Botanical Garden between Orlando and Winter Park. Entries from amateur and professional growers in the East and lower South are welcome with judging starting at 2 p.m. Saturday. Admission is thirty five cents for access to both the show and the garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Amaryllis Society
Mead Botanical Garden
Orlando
Winter Park
Orlando Gates
Mead Garden
United States of Agriculture
Washington
Senator Andrews Ends Florida Campaign Tour
Senator Charles O. Andrews returned to Orlando from a campaigning swing that covered counties from Jacksonville to Pensacola. He spoke at receptions rallies picnics and barbecues while stressing his record and avoiding promises. He predicted reelection likely in the May 7 primary amid continued East Coast stops. Florida’s adult education WPA classes taught 26 695 readers and 3 315 new U S citizens through naturalization programs between 1935 and 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O. Andrews
Orlando
Jacksonville
Pensacola
Senator Andrews
Florida
Andrews
Professional and Service Division
WPA
The
United States
Beachgoer Resembles Live Advertisement in Swimwear
A young woman at the beach drew attention as she wore a striking bathing suit that resembled a living advertisement. Spectators noted the bold, styled appearance and bright colors against the seaside backdrop.
Homes Wanted to Host Homeless Children This Summer
The Home Society seeks families to open their homes for children ages 6 to 16 during summer. Families provide care, meals, and transport at their expense, with Society support and medical care as needed. Older youths 14 to 16 may seek wage work homes. Contact Marcus C. Fagg or matron at Jacksonville Lakeland Miami or Pensacola Receiving Homes for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Society
Marcus C
Fagg
Buckman Building
Jacksonville
Florida
Lakeland
Miami
Pensacola
Three-Winged Angel Folklore At Lakeside Inn
Henry A Caldwell recalls a poem about a three winged angel with a turkey wing, shared by Lakeside Inn guests of Mr. and Mrs. George D. Thayer. Caldwell and Mrs. Caldwell wintered there and his verse was published on the editor's request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
Heaven
Henry A. Caldwell
Lakeside Inn
George D. Thayer
Mr. Caldwell
Mrs. Caldwell
Angel
Mrs. Thayer
Lake County Boy Scout Drive Planned Across Communities
The Central Florida Council plans a county wide campaign to raise funds and add an executive staff member. Leaders in Umatilla Mount Dora Eustis Tavares Groveland Leesburg Clermont Howey and other towns assign chairmen for drives in April and May. The effort follows $1105.57 raised last year that cleared debts and enabled staff expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion
Lake County
Frank
Jack Pease
Tracy M. Kramer
A. Lee French
Melvin Boyer
Eustis
J. B. Kirkpatrick
W. J. Rogers
J. E. Smith
Tavares
G. M. Wakelin
Groveland
L. G. Thomas
Thomas
H. E. Kurfiss
Leesburg
E. B. Fletcher
Clermont
Howey
Frank Stebbins
Drive
Central Florida
United States
A Street Conversation On Governors Race And Taxes
A reader recalls a street discussion about gubernatorial candidates all pledging good government, tax cuts, better roads, and services while denouncing taxes. The speaker jokes about blanketing platforms and even running himself, lampooning campaign rhetoric and grand promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mne
Fred
Tallahassee
Golden West Cowboys
Hillbilly politics and tax repeal warmed by horse sense
A speaker rails against taxation and government spending, arguing a “no taxes” platform would win votes. He warns voters are ill informed and urges Florida and the nation to adopt plain business principles, tolerance and courage to fix social and economic ills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Lake County Tax Collections Rise in 1940
Tax Collector Boyce A Williams reports 710 more Lake County property owners paid both state and county taxes by this date than last year. For 1939 taxes 6 545 receipts issued, vs 5 835 for 1938 at the same point. On a 510 176 tax roll, 278 000 has been collected to date, down from 354 697 the previous year. Taxes become delinquent April 1 with no extra cost if paid by May 1. Also notes WPA Florida mosquito control progress with 387 285 acres drained or improved, 56 541 acres benefiting, 327 miles of new ditches and 211 miles of existing ditches improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Boyce A. Williams
Williams
WPA
Florida
A. Lee
County of
Lake
Ner - Wie
Howel Hotels Co
Tavares
Fla
Geo. J. Dykes
Circuit Court of
A. J. Harnage
D. C
G. C. Gloner
Oeen
A.D
W. W. Brent
J. Dykes
Notice to Creditors In Estate Seeking Claims
Notice to creditors and all with claims against the estate to present any claims or demands they may have against the decedent promptly as required by law. The notice names the estate and directs compliance by interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ster A. Armstrong
Lake County
Florida
A. & Herlong, Jr
A. D
Howard A. Hamilton
Eastern A. Armstrong
Raene Walle
Frank E. Learned
Luake County
Herlong, Jr
Mary D. Learned
Ww. M. Kennedy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Generman
P. S
Cupid
News OF the
4-H Council
ED Bentley
Socker” Coe
South Carolina
MR. A. L. Golden
Amaryllis Society
Meade Botanical Garden
Green Eustis
Vanity
Gulbransen Minuet
Crane Furniture Co
Boy Scout Council
J. J. West
Nan J. Stuart
J. J. West Realty CO
Hal
Jacob J. Stitsel
Ton Roys County
Lake Ia
Tapri A. D
Fuller
G. B. Fuller
Eastern
Armstrong
Leesburg, Florida
Rudgh
Jacob J. Istitzel
Burton’s. Garage
Albert
Pete) Peterson
Dora B. Thayer
Harry B.thayer
Thomas H. Cooley
Franker
Allurney, Mount Dora, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Pete the Tailor
West
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