Florida Citrus Growers Hold Chance to Control Industry
Florida citrus leaders push a broad campaign to have growers’ contracts enable the Citrus Exchange to fix distribution and set fair prices. They argue government support and Farm Board backing will enrich Florida, rebuild prosperity, and strengthen the exchange through a larger marketing program and improved financial lines.
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Florida
U. S
Out P
Mar
Citrus Exchange
Commere
Farm Board
Zbanks
Exchange
Police Capture Two Stolen Cars In Mount Dora
Last Friday night Mrs. Sally Lawrence reported her car stolen after her maid heard it being moved. Officers Kelley and Chief Palmer found the Lawrence car and another on the Tavares road. the second car belonged to Mr. White of Ocklawaha and had also been stolen. Officer Kelley drove to Ocklawaha to return it. A separate incident at 1:00 a.m. involved an attempted garage theft on George Malone’s property but the car was moved only a short distance. Citizens are urged to report thefts promptly.
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Sally Lawrence
Mount Dora
Kelley
Palmer
W. E. Lackey
Mount Dora Mayor Appeals for Citizen Cooperation
In a public address Mayor W. E. Lackey urges Mount Dora residents to cooperate with the Police Department to curb petty thefts. He cites recent swift police responses that recovered a stolen car and stresses that joint effort improves safety, while condemning rumor and obfuscation.
Mount Dora Citrus Growers Board Meets Today
Directors of the Mount Dora Citrus Growers Association will hold a meeting at 2:00 p m at the plant. President Jnc A Snively of the Florida Citrus serves as a key figure in the association.
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Mount Dora Citrus Growers Association
Jnc. A. Snively
The
Florida Citrus
Mount Dora Chamber Plans 13000 Topic Mailings
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce approved a publicity drive to send 13 000 copies of the Mount Dora Topic to 1000 prospective homeseekers and tourists across thirteen issues starting August 13. Three thousand illustrated booklets will be mailed nationwide and placed in major travel offices. Officers include Geo J White president Alfred Rehbaum vice president J G Ray treasurer Louise Lane secretary, with directors Chas Edgerton Carl B Graves Harold L Coleman S S Sadler Geo C Keller and advisory committee James Simpson A J Waltz Wm Bryant.
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Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Progressive Chamber of Commerce
Geo. J. White
Alfred Rehbaum
J. G. Ray
Louise Lane
Chas, Edgerton
Carl 8. Graves
Harold L. Coleman
S. S. Sadler
Geo. C. Keller
James Simpson
A. J. Waltz
Wm. Bryant
Mount Dora Drops Hoodoo Thriller At Helm Field
Eustis clinches a 4 3 eleven inning victory over Mount Dora in front of a large crowd. McCutcheon homers and Feigin stars with stellar defense while Jeff Brantley battles hard but falls short as Mount Dora endures a season first defeat. Homer Morris pitches well in a hard fought ballgame.
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Helm Field
Eustis
Mount Dora
McCutcheon
Feigin
Jeff Brantley
Jeff
Homer Morris
Eust
Eckholdt
Ray
Igon
Homer
Ray Eckholdt
Hooten
Hale
Sellers
Stevenson
Penn
Morris
Hinson
Thomas Mount Dora
Dooley
Bowles
C. Brantley
J. Dley
Council Acts Sets 1931 Assessments and Fees
The council met in town hall with six councilmen and the mayor present. The Sylvan Shores Company agreed to compensate firemen responding outside the city. Assessor Grant Cowles reported total real estate value 3 538 405 and personal property 211 376 for a total of 3 749 781, about one third lower than previous. The council unanimously approved the assessor’s 1931 roll. A plan to exempt some organizations from Community Building charges was tabled. Budget discussions for 1931 32 to be funded by taxation were sent to the mayor for approval. Routine bills were handled.
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Sylvan Shores Company
Sylvan Shores
Grant Cowles
Spencer
Mosteller begs return of borrowed gun in Dunedin Florida
Ernest P Mosteller asks the party who took his 32 Colts from the side pocket of his car to return the firearm. He suspects a family member borrowed it and chose not to report the alleged theft, urging its prompt return.
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E. P. Mosteller
Incorporated
Ernest
Mount Dora Crate & Supply plant to open soon
The Mount Dora Crate and Supply Company nears completion and plans a near opening with a Chamber of Commerce program to be announced. Company officers Mrs. David S. Simpson J G Ray and E F Morrow are on hand. The plant aims at two railroad cars of crates daily and about thirty workers when fully operational.
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Mount Dora
David S. Simpson
J. G. Ray
E. F. Morrow
Park Beautification Card Party Announces Potato Cutting Prize
Mrs Zell announces a donated prize by Mr L C Frickey a potato machine that pares cuts potatoes into long shoe strings The prize will be discussed at the Park Beautification card party at Mrs Gee Zell's residence Friday August 14 in the afternoon.
City construction project advances in Pennsylvania
A fragmented OCR note shows a reference to a Pennsylvania city construction effort and a water-related work order. It mentions progress on infrastructure and potential timelines, but readable details are limited.
James Simpson To Manage Mount Dora Packing House
James Simpson returns as manager of the Mount Dora packing plant, replacing E C Stovall. The Mount Dora Citrus Growers Association plans a 2:00 p.m. meeting at the plant with A Snively of the Florida Citrus Exchange attending to discuss the citrus situation and vital matters.
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James Simpson
Mount Dora
Lake County
California
Donnelly Street
Third Avenue
Simpson
Florida Citrus Exchange
Mr. Simpson
E. C. Stovall
Association Mana
Stovall
Mount Dora Ci Growers Association
Jnc. A. Snively
Florida lake bass jumps into boat to be caught
A Lake Ola man Ted Eason rowed out without tackle and a bass leaped into his boat. He captured the seventeen inch fish with a bucket and brought it home for supper. The incident is shared as a humorous tip to fishermen about tame Florida lake bass.
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Florida
Ted Eason
Lake Ola
Ted
Blanche Stoddard Eason
Corrections to At-Home Party Donations Noted
A correction clarifies that Morris Stores donated the sofa pillow and Dr Helms of Mount Dora Pharmacy donated the deck of cards rather than the Lakeview Pharmacy. The notice acknowledges mistakes may occur and that corrections will be published.
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Morris
Dr. Helms
Mount’ Dora
Lakeview
E A Converse Goes One Better in New Booklet
A fragment notes E A Converse presents a booklet titled Scenes in 1842. The brief mentions a history loaned by Dr. and hints at further details about Converse’s work and its publication context.
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Converse
Westbrook to Speak at Mount Dora Kiwanis Meeting
Mount Dora Kiwanis Club hosts a 12:15 p.m. meeting in the hotel banquet room with George F. Westbrook, Lake County state representative, detailing the recent legislative session and Lake County benefits. Last week Dr. Geo L. Hanscom spoke, drawing keen attention. Bids soon sought by the War Department for about six miles of levee and navigation channel along Lake Okeechobee between Moore Haven and Clewiston.
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Mount Dora
Congregational Church
Melbourne
Hanscom
Representative Westbrook
War Department
Lake Okeechobee
Moore Haven
Clewiston
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America
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Morley
Waltz
Hackworth
Ferris
Lackey
Johnson
Ernest P
Mosteller
Dunedin
Ma- Sidinenns Ee
Crate Mill
A. E
Central Florida
Reporter-Star
A. E. Pickard
Pickard
John H. Neville
Central Florida Fruit Farms, Inc
Montverde
Maine
Mr. Neville
Rep
Westbrook
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