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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1937
Page
10
The Bonifray community held an inaugural dog day turning pets into event stars by tying blue ribbons and price tags on dogs. The event sets the stage for an annual celebration and public curiosity.
Mrs. W C Smoak of Eustis in Lake County Florida tends her home grown dahlias amid summer heat showcasing local garden pride and blooming color.
A lengthy dog parade showcased diverse breeds from long to short and hunting dogs of fine breeding. Prices ranged from small sums for yard dogs to top prices for skilled hunters. Enthusiasm foreshadows an annual dog show and sale beginning in 1938.
The Mississippi Valley Association representing 20 states unanimously reaffirmed its endorsement of the Gulf-Atlantic Ship Canal. The group urged quick action by Congress to provide low cost water transport and completion of the canal with minimal delay. Jacksonville figures H. H. Buckman district VP and W. F. Coachman and George W. Parkhill joined the board of directors.
A humorous romance set in Manhattan follows millionaire Bodil Stanwyck and Marshall Knowlton as schemes to control a romance unravel. The cast features Miss Stanwyck, Eric Blore, Don Meek, Frank M. Thomas, Etiene Girardot and Bodil Rosing with an improv boxing highlight. Edward Kaufman produced the film Alfred Santell directed and David Garth wrote the story.
The Messiah by Handel will be performed for the third year by the Stetson University Glee Club under Prof. Harold M. Griffin on Sunday December 12 at 4 in the university auditorium. About 89 choir members will be joined by the Stetson University orchestra conducted by Prof. William H. Bailey with Jane McCarty as accompanist. The event is free and open to the public, continuing the campus pre Christmas tradition.
The Fellsmere Sugar Producers Association began its grinding season December 1 for about 100 days. It aims to employ and produce eight to ten million pounds of refined sugar from 3,600 acres. The cooperative bought the old Sugar Company of Fellsmere plant, with F. W. Heiser as manager, and will market sugar under the Florida Crystals brand.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce board will meet at the Court House office at 2 30 p m on Friday December 10 instead of 3 p m The president Col C E Lester urges full attendance as key policies for the coming year will be decided.
Orders issued by Captain Small call for December enlistments at the Savannah Recruiting Station. Eligible applicants are males aged 18 to 25, 64 to 74 inches tall, without dependents and of good character. Entrance exams are conducted at the Savannah station. those unable to apply in person will be assisted.
The notice states that applications received by mail are given immediate attention and processed accordingly.
Real estate transfers dominate Lake County markets with four Leesburg lots sold to a local buyer, a ten acre bearing grove from the Richard Howell Estate purchased by Rufus Oliver in Fruitland Park, Leesburg purchases via H B Harrell and Indiana buyer Mr Galiher, plus Homes Sold in Eustis and two Eustis homes sold by E M Wells. Dr H C Henriksen buys Williams home and Mr and Mrs Chap Burns buy Garcia home.
Notice announces sale of Tax Certificate No. 14 of 1926 and Tax Certificate No. 1351 of 1990 for unpaid state and county taxes. Sale to highest bidder for cash at the Lake County Court House in Tavares on December 27, 1937 at 11 am. Also includes notice to creditors regarding estate of Ruby C. Hurlburt at Mount Dora with eight months to file claims.
Edith M. Sheppard has requested sale of Tax Certificate No. 289 of 1938 to the highest bidder for cash. Certificate covers County and State taxes for 1931 to 1937 on the polenta described property in Florida. Property described as W% of NW% of SW, Section 18, County Lake.
Said certificate together with all subsequent omitted or levied unpaid state and county taxes will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder for cash at the Court House door in Tavares on the 20th day of December 1987 at 11 o'clock A M. Dated November 30, 1987. GEO J. DYKES Clerk of Circuit Court Lake County Florida By A J Harnage Deputy Clerk
A.C. Quixley, Agent, seeks sale to settle unpaid taxes for Tax Certificate No. 996 of 1934 covering 1983 to 1987 on Lots 9 and 10, Block 36, Eustis. Tax deed will be offered to the highest bidder for cash at the Court House door in Tavares on December 20, 1937 at 11:00 A.M.
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