Mount Dora News Bits and Local Highlights
Rural party lines buzz and a phone mix up as citizens weigh political chatter. Mount Dora residents push for a Health Center with climate and amenities. Kitten rescue story adds small-town charm. Zellwood tops Eustis 15 to 12 in a lively Sunday baseball clash. Casey praised for a six-game stretch with five wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene
Emmy
Willkie
O. K
O.K
Union League Club
New York
Zellwood
Eustis
Anderson
Casey
Hair Stand Up Scared Hairy Notes From The Home Front
A quirky mixed-item page notes scientists on hair standing when frightened and mentions H Wilson sweating at work. It reports the home guard improving under Captain Javens and storms in Georgia South Carolina harming crops. It also teases speed weddings and army enlistment, Shark Bachers blackout, Blue Heron redecorating, and local improvements by Carl Broom while Northern friends approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Wilson
Home Guard
Javens
Shark Bachers
Carl Broom
A. C. Quixley
Mount Dora Growth and New Ventures Highlight Local News
The town sees redecorations with Doug Hall’s new Terrace Grill at the old Rudo site and a city council approval for a new fire station. Builders' Supply designs the station, while Mount Dora anticipates growth as housing and population rise with government investment and new families moving in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug Hall
Terrace Grill
Builders’ Supply Company
Mount Pro
Mount Dora Aims to Become Lubbock of Florida
Civic beautification urged as Mount Dora seeks to rally officials, business groups, and residents for a year round program. Writers praise the town's climate and beauty while urging action to inspire civic pride and create a cleaner, more attractive community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Florida
Lubbock
Texas
Mount ‘Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Solar Power Quest Awakens At Massachusetts Tech
A scientist receives $650,000 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to re examine solar heat. An experimental house uses a roof heat trap and a water loop with storage in the basement to harness energy. The project aims to convert sun energy into practical home and industrial power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropics
Massachusetts School of Technology
Boston
Solar energy research in Florida deemed vital for future power
The article argues for developing solar devices to store energy in Sunny Florida as a reserve for a power dependent era. It notes Florida leads in sunshine days and urges careful adoption of new ideas without rushing ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Union
Birth of Royal P. Hamlin of Lake County
Royal P. Hamlin of Tavares born August 22 1884 in DeLand. He earned A B and LL B at Stetson and is an attorney with Duncan Hamlin Duncan. Hamlin moved to Lake County in 1921 after serving as Volusia County criminal court solicitor and later as judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal P. Hamlin
Tavares
DeLand
Stetson University
de Hamlin
Duncan, Hamlin & Duncan
Lake County
Roy Hamlin
Criminal Court of Record
Volusia County
Dr Marion N Walker Plant Pathologist Leads Watermelon Station
Dr Marion N Walker born August 22 1900 in Fayetteville Arkansas grew up in Fayetteville Auburn Alabama and Wisconsin educated at Auburn College and University of Wisconsin. He heads the watermelon experiment station at Leesburg Florida, joined Florida in 1926 and Lake County in 1930. An active speaker at agricultural meetings across Florida his hobbies include fishing yard work and fruit meals excluding watermelon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion N. Walker
Fayetteville
Ark
Auburn
Alabama
Auburn College
University of Wisconsin
Walker
University of Florida
Leesburg
Florida
Lake County
R. D. Keene Citrus Leader and Orange County Grower
R. D. Keene of Eustis and Orlando, born August 28, 1885, rose from Orange County schools to become a leading Florida citrus grower. He serves as president of the Growers and Shippers League of Florida, owns extensive groves in Montverde, and pursues fine horses as a hobby. He is a Rotarian, a Mason, and a Shriner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Keene
Eustis
Orlando
Orange County
Dolf” Keene
Growers and Shippers League of
Florida
Montverde
Willkie's Speech and Willingness to Challenge Roosevelt
The piece contrasts Willkie and Roosevelt, noting Willkie’s plain speaking style and openness about his ties to big business. It suggests Willkie may debate Roosevelt on radio and praises his candor on German ancestry, New Deal aims, and concord on conscription and aid to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willkie
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Wendell
Wallace
Indiana
England
Willkie speech stirs debate ahead of elections
The commentary notes Willkie’s UN-Republican tone and hints at a potential reformist Republican “New Dealism.” It predicts a tight, evenly matched race between Roosevelt and opponents, with campaign significance rising as events unfold before Election Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willkie
Roosevelt
Hoover
Landon
Champ
Dolomitic Limestone in Groves Under Soil Conservation
Citrus growers are advised that dolomitic limestone is only one of several practices that may qualify for soil building payments. A grove can receive compensation for cover crops and for materials such as raw rock, phosphate, lime products, or mulching, within the program limits. Local offices in Lake County offer dolomitic limestone at reduced prices delivered to groves, but prior dolomite use may negate further payment. contact the local AAA office at the coathouse in Tavares with questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Offices
Lake
AAA
Coathouse
Tavares
Rural Electrification Grants Extend Florida Lines
The Rural Electrification Administration adds 112000 to the Sumter Cooperative to build 90 more miles of power lines serving 261 members across five Central Florida counties including Lake. Telegram from Rep J E Hendricks notes broad rural benefit from the Sumter Electric Cooperative's existing network.
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Rural Electrification Administration
Sumter. Cooperative
Florida
Lake
J. E. Hendricks
Lake County
Sumter Electric Cooperative
Lettuce Packing Plant Planned at Montclair Near Leesburg
Capt. Fred Kramer of Leesburg plans a new iceberg lettuce packing plant at Montclair three miles from Leesburg. Construction starts after his California trip, with material already hauled. He cites George Erck’s nearby success and aims to have iceberg lettuce ready for market by mid November.
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Montclair
Leesburg
Fred Kramer
Capt. Kramer
California
George Erck
Ock- Jaweha
Erck
Capt
Kramer
Bass Abound At Lake Apopka Montverde Camp Run
Lake Apopka shows heavy bass activity with many anglers from Tampa Orlando and St Petersburg reporting strong catches. Notable catches include 9 and 10 pounders at Montverde camps and multiple limits by guides and visitors over a three day outing.
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Montverde
Lake County
Teatiah
Tampa
BA. E. Sheffield
St. Petersburg
Gener
Bob Sellars
Mr. Dancy
M. Miller
Tam
Dr. Murphy and Sons
Mrs. Knapp
Bradenton
Bellevo
Albert Curry
Orlando
O'Neil
Guide
Dillard
Sumner
Byrd
Clearwater
Eichelberger
G. W. Suddath
Atlanta
54 Percent Drop in Lake County Property Taxes
Florida property tax levies declined sharply from 55,468,831 in 1927 to 26,607,360 in 1938. Lake County fell from 1,492,931 to 687,076, a 54 percent drop. Fred J. Collins, new Florida Taxpayers Association president, urges taxpayers to review receipts and press for uniform assessments and broad distribution of reduction under Holland’s program.
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Florida
Fred J. Collins
Florida Taxpayers’ Association
Mr. Collins
Spessard L. Holland
Lee
Lake County
Jacksonville
Collins
House
Dan McCarty
Senate
John Beacham
Unicorn Semeenane
School Buses on Display at Leesburg High School
Lake County shows 19 new school buses costing 36000 dollars at Leesburg High School football field. Buses to be moved today after display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg High School
Lake County
Sigler
Leesburg
St Thomas Episcopal Church Services in Eustis Florida
St Thomas Episcopal Church in Eustis announces services next Sunday at 11 a m with Holy Communion on the first Sunday and prayers and sermon on remaining Sundays. Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
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ST. Thomas Episcopal Church
Eustis
Florida
D. T. Johnson
Catholic Church Announces Masses and Baptism Schedule
The Cor Grove Street and Badger Avenue church lists services at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sundays with weekday mass at 7:30 a.m. Confessions are Saturdays and first Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Baptisms Sundays at 3 p.m. Rev. William O'Farrell is pastor.
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Catholic Church
Cor. Grove St
Badger Ave
Eustis
William O’farrell
Church of God announces weekly services and meetings
The Church of God on Lil Street announces Sunday school at 3 00 p m preaching at 4 00 p m. Prayer meeting Tuesday at 8 00 p m Y P E Friday at 8 00 p m Rev W S Bass pastor invites worshipers to attend services.
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THE
Church OF God
Lil Street
Berry
W. S. Bass
Surday School
First Church of Christ Scientist Schedule and Reading Room
Corner of Grove Street Avenue and Lemon Sunday School at 9 30 A M cate service 11 A M Subject Wednesday evening meeting 8 PM Testimonies Experiences day Remarks on Christian Science. Free reading room 117 Eustis Street open except Sunday and legal elideye from 3 to 5 PM The Bible and other Science literature may be read borrowed or purchased Public invited to all services and reading room access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Eustis
Florida
Grove Street Avenue
Lemon
Eustis Street
Florida lime and lemon industry gains official booklet
The State Department of Agriculture releases Limes and Lemons in Florida a 56 page WPA compiled agricultural bulletin. It notes Florida's lime share near 90 percent of national production, lemons largely imported, and outlines cultivation costs diseases harvesting and market factors. Copies are distributed free of charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
State Department of Agriculture
WPA Writers’ Project of
Roy Schroder
WPA
Florida Keys
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Mount Dora, Florida
Faith Edeburn Keller
George C. Keller
Eugene L. Downs
Nonecape
Mount Kern
National Editorial
Et Association
Robert McMurray
Sez
Robert MC Murray
Whaley
Georgia
South Carolina
Tiney” Smith
H. V. Roberts
Marion Newman Walker
Goo Fate
Harold Colee
St. Augustine
Harold
Lettuce Packing Plant
Apopka
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Kenneth G. Rogers
C. M. Gun
First Baptist Church
Corner
Sixth and
Tremain
R. W. Acree
Bible School
C. Hall
Christ Lake
Franklin Park
Rossiter St
Sanford Road
Aubrey Mercer
Seaver
Golden Triangle Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
K. of P. Hall
L. J. Drawdy
Lafe Pohlman
Brown Lumber & Manufacturing Co
W. C. Williams
11Th Avenue
Fla
Rehbaum& CO
Cliff) White, Prop
Alfred Rehbaum
Thomas H. Cooley
Mount Dora, Fla
T. H. Evans
Watchmaker and Jeweler
Watch Inspector
Seaboard Airline Railroad
L. A. Tremain
Donnelly Ave
Triangle Gas Co
J. M. Smith
W. M. Kennedy
Viso
Haynes Office Machine Co
Tallahassee
Writers’ Project
Rolla A. Southworth
Panama
Cottondale
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