Lake County Flower Show Winners Highlight Local Gardens
Lake County residents crowned winners in multiple categories at the flower show. Susan winners included Helena Nutt with several firsts in Roses and Pink, O C Van Hyning earning top spots in Poppies and Wildflowers, and Mrs. Ruby Veach securing best in Sweet Peas. County agents and local clubs supported the event with centerpieces and display aids from Leesburg Hardware and other sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena Nutt
Douglas Igon
Z. W. Hunter
Margaret Treadway
R. C. Peeples
D. H. Moore
Talisman
Ruby Ve
A. C. Stubbs
Tavares
T. C
Florida Labor Federation Re-elects Heaton at 38th Convention
The Florida Federation of Labor unanimously re elected Wendell C. Heaton president at its 38th annual convention in Pensacola. Charles E. Silva of Tampa was unanimously re elected first vice president. The convention endorsed the Roosevelt administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Federation of Labor
Wendell C. Heaton
Pensacola
Charles E. Silva
Tampa
Roosevelt
Federal budget balance lesson from Belle Glade
City officials claim Belle Glade has sufficient funds to operate through the summer, according to a statement by the city clerk last week. The report suggests the town can balance the budget without immediate new measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Glade
Traffic Deaths Rise In 1937 First Four Months
In the first four months of 1937, 620 people died in highway railroad grade accidents, up from 523 in the same period of 1936, indicating a rise in fatalities on crossings and grade segments.
Kiwanis Speakers Discuss Fees and Local Fundraising
Judge Herlong noted court office solicitations for contributions annoy the officials while Kiwanis President Brown thanked the speaker. Guests included W F Girtman Leesburg Dan F Bradley Cleveland OH J T Haviland E M Engelhard Rev Kenneth G Rogers Mrs George Keller. Attendance prize by A C Quixley went to Jack Simpson.
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Herlong
Court House
Brown
W. F. Girtman
Leesburg
Dan F. Bradley
Cleveland
Ohio
J. T. Haviland
E. M. Engelhard
Florida speeds up investigations for old age assistance
Miss Ethel Hart reports Florida leads Southeast in quickening Old Age Assistance rolls. Twenty nine percent of residents over 65 now receive monthly checks while 13 thousand applications remain pending. The State Welfare Board uses many visitors to handle cases, lowering per capita costs as faster processing brings more federal matching funds and quicker relief for the aged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Ethel Hart
Birmin
National Social Security Board
Miss Hart
C.C. Codrington
State Welfare Board
Jacksonville
County Officials Report Countywide Progress and New Projects
County officials in six districts report progress across transportation, electrification, and building initiatives. O W Smith notes rural highway improvements and rural electrification. C F Evans mentions a new fire siren and athletic field lighting at Montverde, plus a $25 000 home project in Clermont. Vice president Stebbins highlights strong tourist season and Chamber campaigns in Eustis and Mount Dora. Kenneth cites new buildings and watermelon festival plans in Leesburg. S C Peacock notes tourism gains and a canning plant in Altoona. Treasurer Herlong reports all bills paid with 1140 99 cash on hand. Recreation director Perreault outlines county softball, Scout Rally, Field Day, and drama institute plans. County Agent Norris notes citrus disease charts and soil conservation work. Home Demonstration Agent Miller announces Lake County Flower Show plans. The meeting featured canned tangerine juice from Dr. Demko and cannery activity near Altoona. List of attendees includes Demko, Smith, Woodruff, Stebbins, Evans, Evans, Lester, Robin son, Loucks, Miller, Perreault, Norris, Peacock, and staff.
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O. W. Smith
Astatula
C. F. Evans
Montverde
Lucy M. Woodruff
Clermont
Geo. Muceneek
Frank W. Stebbins
Eustis
Commissioner’s District No. 4
Mount Dora
Altoona
A. S. Herlong, Jr
Clayton Perreault
Groveland
Tavares
R. E. Norris
Florida Citrus Commission
Lucie K. Miller
Lake County
Charles Demko
Lucy K. Woodruff
Herbert Wales
C. E. Lester
Grand Island
Sam Robinson
Lady Lake
Kenneth Loucks
Ormond Powers
Leesburg
Karl Lehmann
J. M. Lowry
J. W. King
K. M. Lacey
S.C. Peacock
Umatilla
Vera Carr
Federal Theatre to Stage The Girl of the Golden West in Orlando
The Federal Theatre players perform Belasco's The Girl of the Golden West at Orlando Memorial Junior High School on Wednesday April 27 at 8 15 p m. Miss Adelaide Sanchez notes strong reviews from St Augustine praising Maryeda Green and Francis Stringfellow for their portrayals in the touring revival. The production is sponsored by Mrs Akerman with the TA backing. An overpass is planned over L A tracks on State Road 20442 joining to State Road 13 in Duval county.
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Orlando Memorial Junior High School
Federal Theatre Players
St. Augustine
Adelaide Sanchez
the Herald
David Belasco
FTP
Maryeda Green
Francis Stringfellow
Cloudy Mountain
Dick Johnson
Nelson Eddy
Orlando
Jacksonville
Duval County
Florida farmers to get aid in Sea Island cotton revival
The U S Department of Agriculture extends help to Sea Island cotton growers with boll weevil control. Two entomologists are assigned, two more arrive in May, working with the University of Florida Agricultural Extension Station Gainesville. S Rude leads the office, assisted by L C Fife expert in pink bollworm control. Field plots established at the Experiment Station farm and McIntosh, with cooperative plots planned. Experiments test boll weevil control methods on long staple cotton. Gainesville staff M N Gist and Gus McGriff continue support from earlier headquarter operations.
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Florida
Sea Island
United States Department of Agriculture
University of Florida Agricultural Extenson Station
Gainesville
Porto Rico
McIntosh
Railroads Paid Average 873641 Daily Taxes in 1936
Railroads paid taxes to federal state and local governments averaging 873641 dollars per day in 1936, reflecting the combined burden of governmental revenue collection on the industry.
Notice of Tax Certificate Sale in Lake County Florida
First National Bank of Mt. Dora announces sale by cash bid of Tax Certificate No 3218 from 1931 covering 1930 to 1938 taxes on Lot A B C Block 26 Tavares Lake County Florida at the courthouse door in Tavares on May 2 1938 at 11 A M. J D Clerk of Circuit Court A J Harnage D C.
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First National Bank of
Mt. Dora
Lake
Court House
Tavares
J.D
Circuit Court
Lake County
Florida
A. J. Harnage
D. C
Children barred from visiting state sanatorium patients
A State Tuberculosis Board ruling prevents visitors under 16 to the State Tuberculosis Sanatorium. Dr. R. D. Thompson cites danger to children from tuberculosis. Visiting hours are 10:30 to 11:30, 3:30 to 4:30, and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Families urged to prioritize patient welfare during visits.
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State Tuberculosis Board
Florida Medical Association
R. D. Thompson
Thompson
Florida Welcomes Newcomers From India Monkeys Arrive
Twenty rhesus monkeys from India arrive at the McKee Gardens near Vero Beach to become part of the zoo’s exotic collection. Director Waldo E. Sexton says the goal is to enhance the jungleland while preserving native flora, despite controversy over turning the area into a “monkeyland.”
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Florida
India
McKee Jungle
Vero
McKee Gardens
Waldo E. Sexton
McKee Jungle Gardens
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