Florida Citrus Industry Worth Billions Says Mount Dora Leader
Mount Dora officials and local packing houses assert Florida citrus yields high profits. Over seventeen years average grower return per box ranged from 1.30 to 1.61 dollars, with production costs well below a dollar per box. They estimate state industry at about 72 million annually, noting strong demand for orange juice and grapefruit canning while urging careful land selection for investors.
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Mount Dora
Hills and Lakes
Lake County
Florida
G. B. Hurlburt
Cuban talk at Kiwanis luncheon highlights Cuba’s plight
Rev. Evans discussed Cuba after touring there noting loss of sugar sales, mass unemployment, and stark class divides. He described American and British ownership of most businesses and the resulting low wages. The program was hosted by Harry Wise and Velma Nice with musical selections.
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Rene Kiwanis
Carey Gee Wet
MM. W. Simpson
A.C. Quixley
Ray LaBreck
Garfield Evans
Tavares
Cuba
Evans
Harry Wise
Velma Nice
Fish Fry Today Brings Families to Trimble Park
A community gathering invites all Masons and families to assemble at Trimble Park today for a four o'clock start. Rain shelter is available, and attendees are urged to enjoy a general get-together despite the weather.
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Trimble Park
Wilson Smith Undergoes Operation Saturday
Mr. Wilson Smith was taken to Orange General Hospital in Orlando last Wednesday and underwent a major operation Saturday morning. The latest report says he is doing nicely.
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Wilson Smith
Orange General Hospital
Orlando
Smith
Professors Visit and School Schedule Mentioned
In a letter from Prof. Roseborough the rule announces the date for schools and faculty. He notes a delightful vacation in Tennessee and plans to return to Mount Dora by the first of September. The Topic's weekly visit has been greatly enjoyed.
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Tennessee
Mount Dora
Mrs Keller May Return Next Week From NC Letter
George C. Keller of Banners Elk North Carolina reports in a letter that Mrs. Keller may be able to travel home next Friday. He says she is up to her chair and he is feeling proud, claiming he is now “boss” and that she is not complaining about her misfortune.
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George C. Keller
Banners Elk
N. C
Stores To Close On Labor Day 1935 Mount Dora
Local business owners and organizations in Mount Dora sign a pledge to close on Monday September 2 for Labor Day 1935. Participants include Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce, J J West Realty, Builders Supply, Lamoreux Studio, Hale's Grocery, First National Bank, Piggly Wiggly No 62, Parker's Market, The Topic, and many others.
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Mount Dora
A. C. Quixley Realty Co
T. E. Blasingame
Story
Bros. Grocery
W. J. Carlton
Parker’s Market
Coleman’s. Bakery
Swirls & Curls Salon
the Topic
Mount Dora Public Schools Open September Ninth
The community is invited to the opening exercises of Mount Dora Public Schools on Monday September 9 at 9 o'clock in the school auditorium. Delinquent and entrance examinations are scheduled for 9 September at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The principal will meet with patrons and pupils on Friday and Saturday September 6 and 7. Faculty lists include Betty West Vivian Thompson Joan Mae Stanley Doris Camp Esther Cadman Gladys Simpson Lucy Wood Vivia Craig Helen Meadows Evelyn Cassady Nana T Laney K L Carpenter W A Vincent D Roseborough principal.
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Mount Dora
Betty West
Vivian Thompson
Joan’ Mae Stanley
Doris’ Camp
Esther Cadman
Gladys Simpson
Lucy Wood, Jr
Vivia Craig
Helen Meadows
Evelyn Cassady
Nana T. .Laney
K. L. Carpenter
W. A. Vincent
D.roseborough
Frank Heath to Visit Florida This Winter
A Mount Dora booster notes that Frank Heath former Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce secretary and his wife will visit Florida this winter. The letter implies Mount Dora residents will welcome them during their stay.
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Frank Heath
Florida
Mount Dora
Sunrise Dance Labor Day at Lake County Country Club
Sunrise Labor Day dance at Lake County Country Club features the Dixie Commanders, a rising band, playing from midnight Sunday into Labor Day morning. The group’s members learned from the man who popularized the Triangle Rhythm Kings, signaling a promising future for the outfit.
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Sunrise Dance
Lake.co. Country Club
Lake County
Southern Service
Dixie Commanders
Triangle Rhythm Kings
Mount Dora Roster Stresses Manager Adkins
Mount Dora plays at Kis Simmee today. Iron Man Dudley Adkins, present manager, has won every game since taking over, six in a row. This was the first in a double header last Thursday as left hander C. C. Dooley pitched.
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Iron Man
Dudley Adkins
Mount Dora
C. C. Dooley
Townsend Club To Meet Monday Night
The Townsend Club holds a meeting in the Community Building Monday at 8 PM. Officials urge large attendance to hear selections by the Dixie Quartet and discuss the Townsend Plan. Members urged to recruit new attendees and defend local leadership.
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Townsend Club
Dixie Quartet
Florida
Townsend
Eustis
Mount Dora
Perkins Gets Decision in Bout at C M T Camp
Robert Perkins defeated J. W. Harris of Valdosta in the C MT Boxing Tournament at Ft. Screven Ga. Perkins was knocked to his knees in round three but rallied and knocked Harris down three times. The bell saved Harris from a KO after the third knockdown. This win advances Perkins to the finals with a medal**
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Robert Perkins
J. W. Harris
Valdosta
Ft. Screven
Perkins
Harris
Donation of phonograph to Umatilla children's ward
Mrs Geo Zell donated a phonograph to the Lake County Medical Center children’s ward at Umatilla. The notice asks for donations of records to accompany the device.
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Lake County Medical Center
Umatilla
Geo. Zell
Dr Conklin Vacation at Daytona Site
Dr Conklin and family take a vacation at Daytona with the doctor in his office on Tuesdays and Fridays. Mrs Conklin and the girls stay at the beach for September while his wife’s friends learn she is convalescing well from her recent operation.
Tampans Pleased With Lakes And Hills
Dr Lemuel Colson hosted Dr F L Adams and his wife of Tampa at his office Tuesday afternoon while they toured the central part of the state. Adams noted prior Mount Dora visits and Mrs Adams praised the scenic lakes and hills, homes, and hotels and urged a longer stay on another trip.
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Lemuel Colson
Tampa
Church Work Nears Completion for October 6 Opening
Work on the Community Congregational Church is progressing satisfactorily. Contractor Masten says all construction will be finished in time for the opening services on October 6.
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Community Congregational Church
Masten
Brodie Family Plans Great North American Tour
A card from Dr. L. M. Brodie, pastor of the Congregational church, lists the Brodies traveling from Hatchetville Massachusetts to Toronto Canada then to Michigan and back to Mount Dora for the opening services on October 6.
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L. M. Brodie
The
Congregational Church
Brodies
Hatchetville
Mass
Toronto
Canada
Michigan
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Hosts Welcoming Message To Tourists
Mount Dora in Central Florida invites visitors with its scenic hills Lake Dora and abundant recreation. The town touts mild winters, numerous hotels lodging and a wide range of activities from hunting to golf and boating plus cultural and educational amenities.
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Central
Florida
Mount Dora
Lake Dora
Mount Dora aShere
Dick Redditt Wins Trip To Chicago
Dick Redditt of Jacksonville, formerly of Mount Dora, has the highest sales percentage in the state for Jewell Tea Co. and earns a trip to Atlanta for a salesmen meeting as Florida representative, along with a Chicago trip.
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Dick Redditt
W. L. Story
Mount Dora
Jacksonville
Jewell Tea. Co
Atlanta
Florida
Barrington
Chicago
Redditt
Mount. Dora
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W. C. Williams
Lake Dora Drive
Kiwanis News
Parent-Teacher Association
P. T. A. Tonsil Fund
Gould. Garcia
Roseborough
Lew’ B. Brown
St. Petersburg
Mrs. Keller
Gene Downs
Kissimmee
DR. Conklin
Daytona
Tampans
Brodie
Donnelly Park
Donnelly Ark
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