Mount Dora's Diverse Manufacturing and Retail Base Highlighted
Mount Dora showcases a varied economic scene with 250 workers at the Florida Crate Company Citrus crate plant, plus Perkins Paint Co. producers of paints and lacquers, and the Cooperative Citrus Culture Association supplying fertilizers and sprays. The town also lists Wise Boat Works on Lake Dora and a broad array of shops and services including beauty shops, groceries, hardware, department stores, restaurants, banks, garages, and more.
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Mount Dora
Florida Crate Company
Perkins Paint Co
Cooperative Citrus Culture Association
Wise Boat Works
Lake Dora
H. J. Wise
Leesburg Dropped From Lake-Orange League forfeit
At a Lake-Orange League board meeting Leesburg was officially dropped from the league by forfeit. Eustis received the franchise for the remainder of the season under coach Memory Martin. A protest by Umatilla against Apopka over new balls was awarded to Umatilla. the game will be replayed later. The Little World Series dates were set for September with Mount Dora hosting the opening game. President Geo. J. White presided. other directors attended or sent proxies.
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Lake-Orange League
Chamber of Commerce
Leesburg
Eustis
Memory Martin
Umatilla
Apopka
Mount Dora
Clermont
Winter Garden
Geo. J. White
J. G. Kirby
E. L. Downs
Alton Epps
Ernest Youngblood
W. W. Haygood
H. Starr
A. M. Clark
Martin
Fire drill Friday to test volunteers at 5:30
The volunteer fire department will hold a regular drill Friday evening around 5:30. The drill aims to ensure each member knows his job and can respond quickly if a fire occurs, though no fire is expected.
Plan to Attend C. E. Convention in Tampa
Mount Dora will be well represented at the State Christian Endeavor Convention to be held in Tampa on August 24 25 and 26. Mr and Mrs George Coffin Mr and Mrs Grant Cowles Barbara Blanchard Martha Fenn Barbara Hopcraft and Roberta Widmer have registered and plan to attend all three days.
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Mount Dora
Christian’ Endeavor
Tampa
George Coffin
Grant. Cowles
Barbara Blanchard
Martha Fenn
Barbara Hopcraft
Roberta Widmer
Beekeepers to Meet in Bradenton August Meeting Held
The Florida State Beekeepers Association will hold its annual meeting in Bradenton on August 29 and 30. R. E. Foster, a diary inspector with the State Plant Board and association leader, announced the event in appreciation of J. W. Barney of Bradenton, the president and former leader.
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Florida State Beekeepers’ Association
Bradenton
R. E. Foster
State Plant Board
J. W. Barney
Brandenton
Citrus Industry Is Backbone Of State
Mount Dora lies at the heart of Florida’s citrus sector with groves of orange and grapefruit ready for shipment. The industry allocates more than 500 million dollars in capital, employs about 60 000 in winter and 20 000 in summer, and operates 300 packing houses, six bottle factories, nurseries, and canning plants statewide. Mount Dora hosts a large packing house employing over a hundred workers and a sizeable cold storage facility plus three merchandizing packing houses specializing in gift boxes.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Music Scholarship At Stetson Seeks Lake County Student
The Stetson University Music Department offers a $100 scholarship through the Eustis Music Club. Auditions in Eustis are set for the first week of September. exact date and place to be announced. Eligibility includes voice, violin, piano, and public school music majors, with age and education requirements and specified audition pieces. Applicants should contact Mildred Beyerstedt of Eustis, Lake County chairman.
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Stetson University
Lake Count
Eustis
Msi
Ono
Mildred Beyerstedt
Lake County
Kiwanis and Rotary Exchange Civic Pulse in Eustis Luncheon
Eustis Kiwanis hosted Mount Dora Kiwanis and Rotary members for a luncheon at the Community Building. President A C Quixley led the meeting to form a committee on school buildings. Dr I N Kennedy highlighted Rotary aims with Kiwanis in service. Judge K C B Koonce entertained with anecdotes and a quip about poets and spoons. Eugene Burrell invited Mount Dora to visit soon as Dr Morris Book from Orlando was announced as the next speaker.
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Eustis Rotary
Mount Dora
Alfred Rehbaum
George White
I. N. Kennedy
Kennedy
Rotary
Kiwanis
K. C. B. Koonce
Eustis Club
Eustis
Mount
Dora
Longfellow
Eugene
Burrell
Visi
Will
Morris Book
the Central. Christian Church
Orlando
Book
Centre Florida
FERA Office Forces Accept Salary Cut to Aid Relief
Florida relief workers accept a 50 percent salary reduction for the last two weeks of August, from directors to clerks, to fund relief operations in Lake County. Ralph Avery, Director of Operations, led the agreement as part of addressing distress among relief clients. Graduates from the College of Agriculture at the University of Florida are in demand for leadership roles in farming practices, with many securing positions within two weeks of June commencement.
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FERA
Lake Co
Ralph Avery
College of Agriculture
University of Florida
Mount Dora Hotels Promising Home Like Hospitality
Mount Dora’s hotels showcase a range of period properties including the Lakeside Inn Grandview Villa Dora Hotel Mount Dora and Grand View Hotel all offering modern conveniences private porches and lake views with the area promoting seasonal stays and Florida atmosphere. The piece notes ongoing local school construction delays amid a broader tourism focus and invites inquiries about hotel rates through the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce.
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Peer Dora
Florida
Dora
Grandview
Villa
Mount Dora
Lakeside
A. Pripark
Villa Dora
Amer
Grand View Hotel
Lake
Dare
Meng
Kara
Burton
Blue
Palma
Palma Informatio
Mount Dev
Notice to Depositors of Bank of Mt Dora
Publication lists undelivered dividend warrants for Bank of Mt Dora as required by law. The notice lists all depositors and creditors who have not claimed their dividends, to be published this week only.
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J. M. Lee
Mt. Dora
Traffic Update Despite Car Trouble Promises Steady Flow
Traffic reports show activity continuing smoothly despite a car facing financial strain and battery charging issues. Road conditions remain steady with no major delays, authorities note.
Tennis finals set as Clayton, Charlie reach title match
In the men’s tennis tournament the semi finals produced Clayton and Charlie who will contest the finals Friday night at Donnelly Park. The tournament’s other players bowed out before that stage.
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Clayton
Charlie
Norris
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Weather Report
Kiwanis News
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Bank OF MT. Dora
Lakeside Inn
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