Lake County Seen as Mecca for Flying Sportsmen
A retrospective look highlights Lake County Florida as a budding destination for anglers and air travelers. Lake Dora’s beauty impresses a reader, who notes 1,400 named lakes and abundant game, with seaplane views of Harris, Minnehaha, Minneola, and Eustis. The piece touts vast forests, deer, quail, rabbits, and possible bear and wildcat, plus hotels for sportsmen seeking secluded lake retreats and dramatic sunsets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Big Lake Harris
Little Lake Harris
Minnehaha
Minneola
Eustis
Mount Dora
Florida
Lake Quant
United States
National Forest
Florida Summer Weather Makes Case for Nation
The Florida Advertising Commission touts a milder summer climate that attracts vacationers. Central Florida enjoyed mean 82 degree temperatures with cool nights, occasional rain, and comfortable humidity, drawing back travelers from northern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Advertising Commission
New cover crop cutter debuts in Lake Soil district grove
At the T-Lik-A farm between Mount Dora and Tavares Charles W Bray owner of the grove praised the new cover crop cutter for protecting roots and cutting close to trees without soil disturbance Unlike previous bush and bog methods this cutter leaves soil even and requires no post operation leveling The article also notes the T&G Grove at Ferndale owned by W K Price Jr and Henry Hitch as the world s largest contour grove mapped by the SCS covering 415 acres with 25 339 trees including valencias Duncan and Hamlin varieties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Soil Conservation District
Mount Dora
Tavares
Charles W. Bray
Bray
T&g
Ferndale
W. K. Price, Jr
Henry Hitch
SCS
Central Florida urged to court summer vacation business
A column argues Florida summers are incomparable for climate and calls Central Florida to drop seasonal signs and attract summer visitors. Winter tourism already thrives as lakes and hills entice travelers, but stable year round sun could draw those who vacation elsewhere. The piece promotes Florida as a sun filled destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Mount Dora
Clermont
Florida
Central
Canada
Lollypop Club marks third year with Sugar Plum Tree show
Lake County youngsters finished a summer of reading, handcrafts, and hobbies by staging Eugene Field’s The Sugar Plum Tree. The Lollypop Club, a Clermont Woman’s Club library project led by Mrs. Harry C. Brown, counted 970 books read and featured 84 regular participants plus 20 additional attendees. Barbara Brown, acting librarian, directed the performance with pipe-cleaner figures, presented for parents and sponsored by Mrs. Ross Arnett and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Eugene Field
King Layce
Library Board
Clermont Woman's Club
Harry C. Brown
Ohio
Ross Arnett
Brown
Women Oppose Sewer Plant at Gilbert Park
City Council heard a letter from the Woman's club objecting to a proposed disposal system in Gilbert Park citing past opposition to projects there. The council postponed full debate until September to meet with the bonding company and discuss financing. the swimming pool plan was similarly delayed due to Councilman Bardwell's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Christie
Woman's Club
Gilbert Park
Herbert Trenham
American Legion
Council
Bonding
R. C. Bardwell
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Lake Dora
Portage Lakes
Eddie Ryan
Miami
Mildred
Dresg
Llo
Wikins
Foy Swrers Jr
U. S. Weather Bureau
Orlando
al Maben
Sunoco
Baker
Walter W. Shaffer
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Donnelly
John Alden Murray
Sylvan Shores Real Estate Office
Joseph Love
Jean Durain
Danny Dare Boys
Texson Sportswear
Eecscosmel
Carter
Bromo Seltzer
Wampole
Packer
Lucien Lelong
McKesson
Dr. West
Mount Dora Pharmacy
Rexall Sto
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