Tropical Topics Memo and Honest Mistakes in Community
A community column lists additions to Charles Cot trell's achievements and notes two Topic family members amid a two dog tale. Siania Whitehead returns a lost purse containing 31 Tropical Topics cents, then Violet Briggs confirms the find and rewards arrive as five dimes. The dogs Inky and Rusty owned by Dr. E C Devorsak and Dr. Mildred Marsh feature in a light brisk item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siania Whitehead
Violet Whitehead
Sidnia
Violet
Harry Briggs
Peter
Florida debated state tree choices in the forestry discussion
The article reports disagreement on Florida’s state tree with advocates for the slash pine and laurel oak, opponents of the Royal palm, and a pro orange tree suggestion. Notable voices include Tremain, Simpson, W L Engle Barnett, and Celia Claflin, highlighting regional distribution and industry ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremain
Florida
Mount Dora
James Simpson
Board of Forestry and Parks
W. L’engle Barnett
Forestry Board
Celia Claflin
IceHouse Players
Treatment pair soothes after care with pets and ware
A playful scene near Drs Marsh and Dev orsak as Woochie the dog mingles with Inky and Rusty. The note recalls a chiropody team and a drug store promotion offering quick relief from foot odor using strong alcohol based athlete's foot treatment at Mount Dora Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Corn Frost Delays Zellwood Farm Harvest
Dutton, secretary treasurer of Zellwin Farms, reports Easter frost damaged 530 acres of corn and most of the 2,500 acres in Zellwood. Frost pushed shipments back about two weeks, with a new expected readiness around May 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Dutton
Zellwin Farms
Zellwood
Photo selection to be announced for Mount Dora youth feature
Proofs arrival date for Mount Dora Citizens of Tomorrow will be announced next week. Parents will choose the pose they prefer for the Topic feature. The May project will showcase local youth photographed by Phil Champion during an April 8 IceHouse session.
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Mount Dora
Phil Champion
IceHouse Theatre
Dr Marsh and warding off a royal scene with a dog
The narrative describes Dr Marsh disciplining Woochie with a whip to behave like a gentleman, while Dr Devorsak trains Inky to fetch the paper. Inky delivers the paper inside the home and Woochie imitates the routine, eventually snatching the paper and racing down the street with Inky and Rusty toward the Topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Marsh
Dr. Devorsak
Inky
Marsh-Devorsak
Woochie
Rusty
Devorsak
Alexander
A Salty Tip for Waxed Paper Salt Containers
A tips paragraph explains making portable salt containers by layering two waxed paper squares, sealing three edges with a hot iron, filling with salt, and sealing the final edge to complete a small pouch for picnics.
Easter programs fill Bethel and St. Mary in Florida
Easter services at St Mary and Bethel AME feature Rev A C Rossill and Rev Cohen delivering sermons that praise the holiday. A 3:30 program for children attracts a large crowd, followed by an 8 pm devotion led by Deacon T M Thomas. The P T A meets with enthusiasm. Delegates attend the Grand Lodge session in Jacksonville. Pilgrim Jubilee Singers from Ocala will perform at Free Methodist on April 24.
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Seneeree
St. Mary Arch
Sunng
A.C. Rossll
Bethel F
Mt. Olive A.M.E. Courg Fine
St. Mary
Bethel F.M. Church
Mattie Williams
T. M. Thomas
Rev. Cohen
Mt. Olive A.M.E
P.T. A
Grand Lodge of All the Colored Mason Family
State of Florida
Jacksonville
Witherspoon No. 11
Mount Dora
T. D. Williams
W M
Washington Ackey
R. A
A. L. Russell
Mary Harris
Liam Crown
J. Reese
Pilgrim Jubilee World
Gospel Singers
Ocala
Fla
Free Methodist
T. Thomas
National Guard Rally in Eustis to Boost Recruitment
The National Guard plans a recruitment rally at the Gun club in Eustis next Thursday evening. The Headquarters and Headquarters Company 1 Battalion 124th Infantry will host a program starting at 7 30 featuring equipment demonstrations lectures by Lieut Paul Hudson and World War II combat film previews followed by dinner.
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National Guard
Eustis
Paul Hudson
124Th Infantry
Zellwood Residents Face Travel and Family Gatherings
Local residents report travels to Cleveland Heights and Orlando. Guests include Jim Crown visiting his sisters in Zellwood, and varios gatherings at the homes of the Vincent and Wright families with dinners and birthday celebrations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. Schiefer
Cleveland Heights
Ohio
Edgarer
L. B. Vincent
Orlando
J. S. Cloyd
Jim Crown
Charles Grinnell
Robert Letsinger
L. F. Stewart
George Uptagraft
Helen Uptagraft
R. E. Hickman
Mt. Morris
Kenneth Wright
Wallace McCormack
H. L
White Home From Atlanta Hospital
Mr. White, president of the First National Bank of Mount Dora, spent 12 days hospitalized after a fall at the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta. He arrived home in Sylvan and will recuperate there before returning to his office, marking his first hospital stay and his first extended absence from business.
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Kosean
George J. White
Atlanta
White
First National Bank of
Durdin Rites Held in Soperton Ga
Mr and Mrs R C Durdin of Camp street returned home after funeral services for his father L C Durdin 77 in Soperton Ga Burial held there Attending survivors included two granddaughters Mrs Evelyn Carter and Mrs Alma Reams from Mount Dora The report notes family attendance.
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R. C. Durdin
Camp St
L. C. Durdin
Soperton
Mount Dora
Evelyn Carter
Alma Reams
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Charles Cottrell
United States
America
Japan
Brugs” Kennedy
Rhoda Simpson
Bill
George White
Punky
E. C. Devorsak
Mildred Marsh
Milwaukee
Brian Donlevy
Late Brewing CO
Milwaukee, Wis
Merce, Mezeey
Brown’s Hardware
Paul B. Brown
Eustis, Fla
Make Brown’s
Carl and
Marion Spang
Chet Conelly
Waters Equipment CO
West Central Ave
Orlando, Florida
Steve” Waters
SOCAL
E. G. Colonias
K. H. Maglathlin
Fifth-Ave
W. F. Morris Plumbing Co
East Town
Beasley Vincent
Howard
Atlanta Hospital
Electrical Contractors
Brandy-Gudgeon Electric CO
Highland
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