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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1937
Page
8
At the Florida Naturarium in the Great Lakes Exposition, birds display bold outfits with open-toe shoes, streamers, and lipstick as Florida exhibits showcase fashionably dressed avians. Herons and the Snowy Heron lead with frills, while the White Ibis pairs black tipped wings and crimson accents.
Florida Industrial Commission Chairman Wendell C. Heaton reports June saw 3326 industrial accidents, averaging one every three minutes, with May at 3130 and a yearly total of 15 791 through five months. Nine deaths in June, urging more safety campaigns and noting the commission's policy help.
The Apopka Masonic lodge, built in 1859, is described as a picturesque landmark still in excellent condition and actively used. The piece notes growing interest in new seafood and mentions sharks appearing on menus in major hotel cities across the country. It cites a U S Bureau of Fisheries pamphlet praising sharks as wholesome, palatable, nutritious compared with valued seafood.
John van Guilder explains simple methods to capture lightning bolts by exposing a stationary camera through a window during storms. He covers time exposures from two to five minutes, using chrome film to reduce flare, and advises longer times for colored light. Moonlight scenes require much longer exposures, with calculations given for 25 minutes per 1/100 second in sunlit terms, plus cautions about moon placement and effects.
H McDowell announces Ocala meat packing plant opening on Monday September 6 with Chamber of Commerce backing a free barbecue for at least 7000 people. G J Stewart of Swift & Company to attend. visitors will inspect plant and view product exhibits with guides. government inspectors from the bureau of animal industry are in Ocala for the event.
The Aquabats, renowned international speed drivers and performers, will appear at the Lake County Chamber of Commerce annual meeting at Lakeside Park in Clermont Minneola on Friday afternoon September 10. Dick Pope of Cypress Gardens arranged the engagement for a large, representative audience.
Senator Claude Pepper and Senator Andrews protested Florida being sidelined in shaping the sugar act. Pepper urged a larger Florida marketing quota and reduced Cuba Philippines allotments, proposing an amendment similar to a rejected House measure. Senator Brown warned of a possible presidential veto and a violation of the reciprocal trade pact with Cuba.
Organizations in Lake County are asked to nominate a director to represent them on the Lake County Chamber of Commerce board for the coming year. Nominations must be submitted to the chamber office soon. The annual meeting features band music speed boat stunts a nationally known speaker and brief officer reports with refreshments available on site.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce advertises a large stock of Washingtonia Robusta palms at very low prices for immediate purchase. Interested buyers should contact the Chamber office in the Court House at Tavares.
A quarantine was placed on moving certain plants from Walton and Oklah Counties to eradicate the Argentine Weevil. The restriction allows movement within the infested area and aims to protect the rest of the state and nearby states without undue hardship. Regulations were recommended by Federal agricultural officials.
In a House address Green promotes the Florida Cross State Canal arguing it would cut New York to New Orleans trips by about one round trip in five and move over 10 000 voyages yearly. He cites national defense and claims the canal would carry more than twice Panama Canal tonnage with broad support from engineers and merchants.
Thomas H. Cooley files to offer for sale Tax Certificate No. 189 of 1928 plus accrued unpaid state and county taxes for 1927 through 1936 on SW% of NEY of SEY, Section 27, Township 19 South, Range 27 East. Sale at the Court House door in Tavares on August 23, 1987 at 11:00 AM. Official seal and clerk signatures.
C B Ledbetter files to offer for sale tax certificates for Lot 1 2 3 and surrounding blocks in Groveland and Block C B Edge Subdivision in Lake County Florida. Certificates cover unpaid state and county taxes 1928 to 1936 with current omitted taxes. sale set for August 16 1937 at 11 a.m. at the courthouse door in Tavares.
John R. Jones holder of Tax Certificate No. 618 filed for tax deed on 20 acres in County W% of SE% of NEY Sec 34 Tp 228 R 25. Certificate was in Chas D. Martin name. If not redeemed by September 6 1937 property will be sold at court house door to highest bidder. Dated July 28 1937. Lake County Florida. By A J Harnage D C.
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