Sixteenth Statewide Beautification Conference Set for Apopka
The Sixteenth Semi-Annual Beautification Conference will convene in Apopka on Saturday May 9 under the guidance of J Ray Arnold Groveland chairman of the State Chamber of Commerce Committee. The meeting will feature speakers on beautification development reports highway beautification efforts and statewide programs. The Jacksonville 15th conference endorsed highway beautification legislation to define policy and conserve natural beauty spots and will be introduced in the current legislature with support from Florida beautification advocates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ray Arnold
Groveland
State Chamber of Commerce Committee
Mr. Arnold
Florida
Arnold
Ence
State Chamber
Jacksonville
W.S. Jennings
Florida Legislative Council
Lake County 4 H club contests steer toward Chicago trip
The article outlines 4 H home demonstration contests across Lake County with dates from April 10 to May 8 at multiple towns. Winners advance to state short course in June and state and national contests in Chicago, plus a dress contest for older girls. The piece also notes council achievements and promotion of home canning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howey Club
Leesburg Grade School
Sorrento
Mount Dora
Clermont
Clermont High School
Montverde
Eustis
Cassia
Lady Lake
Groveland
Leesburg
Umatilla
Tallahassee
Chicago
Whitney
Lake County
Watermelon Festival Committee Sets Plans for Event
The Lake County Watermelon Festival plans a second annual festival led by a five member executive committee with sub committees as needed. Leesburg finances the festival while county cooperation is sought to boost statewide interest. The date targets late June with floats, entertainment, and about a thousand watermelons. The executive committee meets Friday night at Leesburg city hall to organize committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
County Chamber of Commerce
Leesburg
Leesburg City Hall
Varied Attractions at Mount Dora Theatre Next Week
Diversified entertainment is planned at Mount Dora theatre with a mix of film and live acts. Sunday to Monday features The Royal Family of Broadway with Claire, March, Brian, Crossman. Tuesday to Wednesday shows Free Love with Nagel, Tobin, Pitts, plus a ladies matinee by Madam Nina Allen. Thursday to Friday presents Way of All Men with Fairbanks Jr and Revier, then Saturday stars Hoot Gibson in Spurs. Wednesdays host Country Store Nights drawing crowds.
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Mount Dora Theatre
Royal Family
Broadway
Iaa Claire
Fredrick March
Mary Brian
Henrietta Crossman
Barrymore
Conrad Nagel
Genevieve Tobin
Zasu Pitts
Nina Allen
Douglas Fairbanks Jr
Dorothy Revier
Noah Beery
Mississippi River
Hoot Gibson
National Anthem Adopted by Congress as Official Song
The Star Spangled Banner becomes the nation’s anthem by congressional decree and lawmakers face concerns about teaching the melody and standing during it. A 2,000-member chorus of patriotic societies backed by 6 million citizens pressed for passage. Also noted is a $3,580 steel radio tower being erected at Jupiter Naval Radio Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Jupiter
Jupiter Naval Radio Station
Florida to Host State Health Conference On Child Welfare
Governor Doyle E Carlton designates the Florida Health Council to carry White House Conference findings on child health and protection. A Gainesville meeting will be held May 1 and 2 following national lines with Dr Ray Lyman Wilbur attending to aid in spreading information for better statewide child health.
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Florida
United States
White House
Doyle E. Carlton
Florida Health Council
Gainesville
Ray Lyman Wilbur
Sorrento News and Social Afield Boarded by Visitors and Births
SORRENTO notes list residents and guests visiting from Highland Park Savannah Jacksonville and Mount Dora plus a Detroit birth Milton Edward Jr born April 9 to Milton Trombley and Opal Royal. Travel mentions include Rev Albertson preaching at the Presbyterian church and highway work on Route 28 from Florahome to Palatka with Pensacola Mobile Canal construction planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Trombley
Detroit
Milton Edward, Jr
Trombley
Opal Royal
Sorrento
Chamber Motorcade Heads Toward Roanoke From Florida
Fifteen Florida Chamber of Commerce executives embarked from Jacksonville forming a motorcade toward Roanoke Virginia with planned night stops in Savannah and Fayetteville and noon calls in Charleston and Greensboro. Central Florida members include Paul T Harber Karl Lehmann and Horace Smith. A Savannah broadcast marked the entertainment program with possible further nationwide airings planned in North Carolina or Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Florida
Roanoke
Virginia
Jacksonville
Savannah
Fayetteville
N. C
Charleston
S. C
Greensboro
Paul T. Harber
Southern Association
Karl Lehmann
Horace Smith
Central Florida
North Carolina
Notice to Creditors Eckholdt Estate Florida 1931
Notice to creditors legatees and all claimants against the estate of Halfton A Eckholdt deceased in Lake County Florida. Creditors must present claims sworn to within twelve months from April 16 1931 to Judge E M Tally or successor in Ta vares Florida. Executors Walter A Eckholdt and Irwin Eckholdt Rochester Minnesota J W Hunter attorney Tavares Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halftan A. Eckholdt
E. M. Tally
Lake County
Florida
Tavares
Walter A. Eaan
Irwin L. Eckholdt
Halfton A. Eckholdt
P. O. Address
Rochester
Minn
J. W. Hunter
Secretary Harber to address welcome at convention opening
Secretary Harber is scheduled to respond to the address of welcome during the opening session of the convention Friday morning. The program lists Harber as a key speaker, outlining expectations for the morning schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harber
Starke and Winter Garden News Snippet
Starke W P Smith opens stave mill here. Marianna plans a new school building at Florida Industrial School. Winter Garden American Legion raises funds for a permanent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianna
Florida Industrial School
Winter Garden
American Legion
Sugar shipment worth 400000 from local mill
Sugar valued at 400000 dollars was shipped from the Southern Sugar Company mill in Clewiston during March, marking a significant delivery for the regional producer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clewiston
Southern Sugar Company
Road project funds awarded for Dania to LaBelle finish
A Dania to LaBelle road completion contract worth 261 490 dollars was awarded to Morgan and Hills Co. The project covers a three mile unfinished stretch from Goodno to LaBelle and construction along the Federal highway from the bridge at the north limits to the completed segment on the Jacksonville to Miami route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodno
LaBelle
Dania
Morgan & Hills Co
Jacksonville
Miami
No More Rodents with RAT-SNAP In Home Use
Advertisement for RAT-SNAP rodent killer. Claims no odor and unappealing to pets. Presents two package sizes 35c for one cake and 65c for two cakes with implied markets for pantry and chicken areas.
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Apopka
Mt.Dora
Mark
Alex Stupple
Highland Park, Ill
F. S. Battle
Mrs. Forrest Dawson
Hoke Wood
Carl Walker
Zellwood
Mary Battle
Stetson University
Atlanta
Miss Lenings
Mrs. Matlack
Mrs. Salters
Lake City
M. G. Wood
Fla
Arthur Sutton
Rev. Albertson
DeLand
Presbyterian Church
M. F. Cowart
Doris
Aileen Cowart
St. Augustine
Lena Dee Hardman
Manuel
Benson Springs
Fussel
Ida. Battle
Annie Laurie Fentral
Florahome
Palatka
Pensacola Mobile Canal
Daytona Beach
Croutons Celery
Idaho
HOTEL
Fifth Avenue
First Door West Mount Dora Theatre
Tere
Swift’s
Jer
R. W. Parker
Prop
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