Fruit Growers approve four new directors in Florida
The Florida Citrus Growers Clearing House board approved adding four at large directors from Winter Haven Orlando Tampa and the state. The move aligns with federal and state agriculture plans and requires amendments to the charter and by laws approved by August 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shippers
Winter Haven
Florida Citrus Growers Clearing House Association
John A. Snively
Florida Citrus Exchange
J. C. Chase
Orlando
J. A. Griffin
Tampa
R. B. Woolfalk
Florida
American Fruit Growers
C. O. Andrews
Federal
State Departments of Agriculture
Clearing House
C. C
Burdette G. Lewis
D. H. Lamons
W. H. Mouser
R. D. Keene
Eustis
A. M. Pratt
L. Maxey
Frank L. Shelley
John §. Barnes
Budlong to Attend Dental Conventions in Minnesota
Dr. Geo M Budlong formerly of Mount Dora now residing in Clermont will travel to St Paul Minnesota for the American Dental Society meeting. He plans to hold a clinic to demonstrate a new clasp for retaining partial dentures which has gained wide support in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. M. Budlong
Mount Dora
Clermont
St. Paul
Minnesota
American den Society
Budlong
Florida
Dental Society
Bunty
Proteus
Lights Seen In Vacant House In Milner Property
A Saturday night crowd gathered after lights appeared at the long unoccupied Milner home. Police could not be found. residents entered with flashlights and guns. No intruders were found. a short circuit caused the illumination and wiring will be repaired to prevent recurrence.
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Dr. Milner
Supper at Yacht Club Draws Guests and Funds
The Yacht Club hosted a summer cafe supper attracting ninety guests who enjoyed a formal dining room, dancing, and card games after. Proceeds from unsold food totaled ten dollars, while roses donated by Mrs. L. J. Carder were sold for five cents a bloom to fund a new orthophonic Victrola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yacht Club
L. J. Carder
R R Raines Leaves Orlando Hospital
Raymond R. Raines, former district manager for A and P in the area, was moved from Orange General Hospital to his home in Orlando after several weeks of care. He will convalesce there before taking charge of the West Coast stores. D L Smith will become the new manager for this district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond R. Raines
Orange General Hospital
Orlando
Mr. Raines
Mount Dora
D. L. Smith
Car Left in Sand Bores 488 Bottles of Canadian Club
A high powered car crashed in sand on Heim boulevard in Sylvan Shores and was abandoned by a rum runner. Police found 488 pint bottles of Canadian Club worth about $2000 hidden under upholstery, a false bottom, and under the back seat. car towed to Tavare s and turned over to the sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
George Dahlen
Heim
Sylvan Shores
Heim Park
Heim Boulevard
Tavares
Army Planes Will Come To Orlando Dedication
The War Department granted Senator Fletcher and Orlando officials the use of army airplanes for the October 4 and 5 dedication of the new municipal airport. Flying expenses and gas and oil will be covered by the organizing committee. Mayor Autrey coordinated with the Fourth Corps Area commander to arrange details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States War Department
Duncan A. Fletcher
Orlando
L. M. Autrey
Fourth Corps
Erection of New Theatre To be Started Here Soon
Mount Dora plans a modern moving picture theatre to replace the destroyed Princeam. Weet, agent for owner Charles G. Woodbridge, says plans are approved and construction may begin soon. The new building will be larger with a taller roof to keep interiors cool, with an estimated three months for readiness.
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Weet
Charles G. Woodbridge
Gainesville
Ocala
Woodbridge
Princem
Neeming
Beautification Of Park Commended In Donnelly Park
Citizens praise the Donnelly Park improvements with artistically arranged shrubs and ongoing work. The board earns strong credit for transforming the park into a lasting beauty rather than an eyesore.
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Donnelly Park
Winter Park Echoes Dramatic Baseball Thriller
Adkins, Hale and Pike pull double play in a swift third inning as Rodenbaugh’s grounder sets up a perfect relay. Ray Thurman fires 12 strikeouts, silencing Malone’s offense after a rough first. Mountaineers score two more in the ninth. Penny and Averitt drive runs as Hale’s sacrifice helps, Brock seen in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adkins
Hale
Pike
Ray
Malone
D. Overstreet
Averitt
Mountaineers
Morris
Penny
Old Sportsmen's Review Found in Building Wall
A 1902 issue of the Sportsmen's Review dated April 5 was found in a plaster wall during razing of a city building. The weekly magazine covered Chicago Cincinnati and New York sporting circles and is now somewhat damaged but legible.
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Sportsmen’s Review
Chicago
Cincinnati
New York
Sportsmen's Review
Thrilling Winter Park Baseball Classic Delights Local Fans
In a sharp nine inning battle the Mountaineers edged a fireworks filled game with a four run eighth and ninth, as Malone’s early two run lead faded under Ray Thurman’s dominant pitching. Little Ray fanned twelve, allowed five hits, and issued seven walks in a standout performance.
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Ray Thurman
Ray
Jim Wyndham
Winter Park
Charley Stapleton
Otis Hale
Charles
Otis
Malone
Little Ray
Electric Current Plays Game of Tag
Mount Dora endures a spell of frequent power outages over several days with long pauses between interruptions. The current flickers and dims during storms then surges back to higher brightness, causing public embarrassment and concern.
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Mount Dora
Mount Dora Plans City Cleanup Week
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce urges residents to prepare a full house cleaning as summer ends and fall begins. Secretary Heath aims for a September city wide cleanup with town council support to send trucks for refuse and debris removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Heath
Tri-County League Discontinues Local Baseball
The Tri-County baseball league has folded with Leesburg ending its season and Eustis shifting to independent games. The Lake Orange league, featuring Mount Dora, is noted as a strong six year circuit continuing with teams still profitable as the Tri-County dissolves.
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Tri-County Baseball League
Leesburg
Eustis
Tri-County League
Lake-Orange Baseball League
Mount Dora
Lake-Orange
Lake Orange
Lake County Banks Report Improvement Over Year
Lake County banks show a stronger position in 1928 than 1927. Figures compiled by G G Ware of the First National Bank of Leesburg detail resources and liabilities as of June 30 for the county’s financial institutions.
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Lake County
G. G. Ware
First National Bank of
Leesburg
Poe
Err
Renee Ennwenene
Clete & _ i Vilithes
Pesoreres Ayia
Mount Dora Golf Club Movement Gathers Local Support
Local golfers meet at Villa Dora hotel to plan a Mount Dora golf club aiming to build an 18 hole course near Mount Dora. Tavares players show strong interest as they could join a Mount Dora course, with talks on using St Andrews course at Mount Plymouth for practice. A nominating committee was named and next meeting set for Monday at Villa Dora to elect officers.
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Mount Dora
Tavares
Gol Club
Villa Dora
St. Andrews
Mount Plymouth
Mount Plymouth Corporation
Frank H. Heath
J. Johnson
Harold Overdise
Frank Rehbaum
George White
Mr. White
Rehbaum
George Malone
Fred MacDowell
Mount Dora Golf Club
Cooley
Sorrento
Tangerine
Lake Jem
P. m
New Lunch Room Elizabeth's Lunch Room Opens Here
A new lunch room named Elizabeth's Lunch Room opened on Wednesday at the corner of Donnelly Street and Fourth Avenue. Manager Robert Goodman says it will offer quick lunches and serve the local area.
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Elizabeth
Donnelly Street
Fourth Avenue
Robert Goodman
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R. R. Raines
Orlando Hospital
Moving Picture
Mount Dore
Wyndham
Vincent
Brock
Stapleton and Hale
C. Ofc
Tri-County Ball League
Mt. Dora Club
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