Local Social Notes From Tavares and Nearby Towns
Tavares society page lists visitors and relocations including Mr. and Mrs. Ted Bungtoff and family from Macon Georgia, Mrs. E F Pepper from Texas moving here, Dr. Marion Duncan’s Leesburg visit, Miss Margaret Weeden from Jacksonville, and Epworth League delegates from Tampa. Also noted are relocations to Eustis and Orlando, a Cincinnati College of Embalming trip, a Kentucky journey, a shoe repair move, and local dinners at Eleanor Potter’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Pepper
Texas
Tavares
Mr. Pepper
Worsham
Bil Tavern
Speed with Safety Requisites of Modern Travel
Speed safe travel dominates twentieth century transport as railroads air travel and ships modernize. The Trans-Canada Limited resumes Montreal to Vancouver service in 88 hours 45 minutes, Toronto in 84 hours 30 minutes, with ten trains in operation and lavish equipment valued over 10 million dollars including vita glass solarium cars and new dining and sleeping cars for comfort on journeys to Bank and Lake Louise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeman
Trans-Canada Limited
Canadian Pacific Railway
Montreal
Toronto
Vancouver
British Columbia
Prairies
Trans
Trans- Canada
Bank
Lake Louise
Local Notes and Health Updates from Orange County
Miss Hazel Entz travels to Chatanooga Tennessee for a month to visit friends. Mrs. Thomas Long, patient at Orange General Hospital Orlando for several weeks, has returned home. Miss Bobbie Everett, sister of Mrs. W E Fuller, is recovering after an operation at Orange General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Entz
Chatanooga, Tenn
Thomas Long
Orange General Hospital
Orlando
Bobbie Everett
W. E. Fuller
Orange General Hos
Summer Visit Remembrances From Daytona Beach to Pensacola
M E Pace spent the weekend with family at Daytona Beach. Mr and Mrs Charles Cottrell returned to Pensacola after visiting daughter Mrs W M Kennedy and family. Josephine will stay longer. Mrs Forest Gillispie and son Graham with Miss Edith Dole and Miss Pauline Cox returned from a month in Atlanta and came home August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Pace
Daytona Beach
Charles Cottrell
W. M. Kennedy
Pensacola
Fla
Josephine
Forest Gillispie
Graham
Edith Dole
Pauline Cox
Atlanta, Ga
Contained notes on Mediterranean fruit fly in Hawaii coffee
The article reports on the Mediterranean fruit fly in Kona Hawaii noting persistent parasitism in coffee cherries over three years. It discusses how parasite control has not eliminated attacks and mentions avocado and mango varieties in the broader context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kona
Hawaii
Quarantine Measures Curb Hawaiian Fruit Exports
The text notes results from parasite control aiding Hawaiian coffee growers and outlines Federal Horticultural Board Quarantine No. 13 to prevent Mediterranean fruit fly spread. It restricts movement of most Hawaiian fruits to the mainland, requiring inspection before entry at San Francisco
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
United States
Federal Horticultural Board
Hawaiian Islands
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Seattle
U S Genius Helps Spain Expo With American Fountain Feature
The United States showcases a $1 million Oriental fountain at the Barcelona International Exhibition of Arts Industry and Commerce. Bloomingon oil-burners heat steam for the fountain as part of a decade long permanent exhibit, with U S distributor Manuel Folch and Williams Heating involved in the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
America
Barcelona
Bloomington
Ill
International Exhibition of Arts, Industry and Commerce
Manuel Folch
United States
C.U. Es
Williams Heating Sasion
Oil-O-Matics
Hawaii Fruit Flight Quarantine Rules Emphasize Inspection
The article outlines Federal inspection in Hawaii for bananas and pineapples to prevent fruit fly spread. It details permits, inspection tags, and carrier responsibilities for shipments to the mainland, plus penalties for violations. It notes Mediterranean fruit fly persistence in Hawaii and the role of parasites in safeguarding crops, urging traveler cooperation and education to prevent entry through noncommercial channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Federal Board
Deadly Germs in a Drop of Water Warns Public
An old notice warns that a single drop can carry billions of germs capable of causing severe illness or death if they enter through a cut. It urges washing all cuts and using Borozone products to kill germs and aid healing. Listings for Borozone liquids and powders, with prices, are noted at Mt. Dora Pharmacy.
Mount Dora Announces Bond Issue for Public Building
Notice from Mount Dora Town Council announces introduction and first reading of an ordinance authorizing issuing forty thousand dollars in negotiable bonds to erect a community building and purchase land. Final passage scheduled August 9 1929. draft on file for public inspection. electors urged to attend and file objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
A. D
HS Ace TY
Florida
WM. J. Johnson
Ridge Realty Co seeks land purchase in Sylvan Shores
H C Merriam files February 1 1929 in Gainesville serial 021837 under the 1928 act to buy Lot 14 Block 2 Sylvan Shores Sections 19 and 30 Tp 19 S R 27 E Tallahassee mer Florida Sheet 4 42 square feet. Protest or objection must be filed with the U S Land Office Gainesville within 40 days from first publication July 18 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridge Realty Company
H. C. Merriam
Gainesville
Sylvan Shores
U. S. . Land
Florida
Notice of Final Settlement for Augusta W. Ring Estate
Alfred Rehbaum administrator of Augusta W. Ring deceased will on August 21 1929 present final account and vouchers to the Lake County Florida County Judge at the Court House in Tavares for approval and discharge. Dated Mount Dora Florida June 20 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick M. Fearon
E. M. Tally
Lake County
Florida
Tavares
Platts Hollow
N.Y
Regelar Tax Adjustment Board of
Augusta W. Ring
Mount Dora
Bank of Mount Dora Claims Due By August 9 1929
All claimants against the Bank of Mount Dora must file with the Receiver before August 9 1929 to receive any dividend. The notice cites Section 7935 Acts of 1919 Florida and is issued by Co B Treadway Receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of
Mount Dora
Florida
Co. B. Treadway
Bank of Mount Dora
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ted Bungtoff
Little Sons
Macon, Ga
Fred. Lagerquist
Frank Summer
Summerall Park
Macon
J. O. Barnes
Cincinnati
Ohio
Cincinnati College of Empalming
Kentucky
Mr. Barnes
Devereaux, Ga
Marion Duncan
Leesburg
Wyeth Duncan
Margaret Weeden
Jacksonville
Virginia Duncan
Mrs. Welday
Eustis
Hayward Wiggins
Dorothy Moorehead
Eunice Wiggins
Epworth League
Tampa
M. E
J. W. Hunter
Doris
Jim King
L. B. Shays
Transa Canada
ncCormics & Company
McCormick
Baltimore, Md
THE
San Juan
Central Ave
Ashington
D. Keith Abele
Pital
U.S
Senorita
California
Gulf States
Ady
Hupmobile Sales & Service
MT. Dora
George C. Crom
Alfred Rehbaum
Augusta W. Ringer
Mount. Dora
Rehbaum & Co
Helen Hubbell
N. Donnelly Ave
Elizabeth Waller
H. A. Eckholdt
Alexander
Mount Dora, Fla
Wilkerson
DR. M. Wells
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