New Marketing Service For Lake County Growers
Lake county growers gain access to the National Fruit and Vegetable Exchange Inc a distribution network with outlets in over 200 leading U S and Canadian markets The Orlando based organization will manage Lake County producers fruit and vegetable shipments under the Coast to Coast brand Perry N Ontabas state head examines how this service promises satisfactory returns and invites growers to inquire for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
U. S
Canada
National , Fruit "& Vegetable Exchange, Inc
Orlando
Lake Corn Fruit
Nat
Mr. McKay
Ontabas
Perry N
Little Interest Shown In Town Election Tuesday
Low turnout marks town election with 156 ballots cast, far below registered voters. One ticket announced. council incumbents and park board candidates faced re election. Results show Frank Burkhart and James Simpson among council candidates. Katherine Me oe and I West listed for park chair roles.
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Council of W
Frank Burkhart
James Simpson
Iid
Csiens Occ
Katherine Me
I.west
Weaver
Mount Dora Leads County In Red Cross Memberships
Final reports from the Red Cross roll call show Mount Dora branch enrolling 260 members, leading Lake County. Mount Dora met its quota of 150 while the county total exceeds 750. a Lake County Chapter meeting in Tavares Friday will receive complete county reports and the Topic will publish next week.
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Red Cross
Mount Dora
Lake County
Tavares
Honor Roll Names By Grade Listing Students
Honor roll tallies by grade show 1st grade at 19 percent with Jo Ann Heptinstoll Howard Nut ter Bobby Spearman George Tread well Jimmie Vincent Buddy White. 2nd grade 22 percent lists Lois Goddard Maryann Hadlock Doris Harding Lucille Minkley Lila Rhodes. 3rd grade 25 percent includes Dwight Mosteller Geraldine Retan Lois Rhodes Ruth Shipes Roxie Lee Sills Wilma Thompson. 4th grade 34 percent names Harold Baker John Coffin Betty Jean Fleming Joan Goddard Lucile Harding Beverly Lott Vernell Ship ley Marylin Smith Martha Thomas Trudie Williams. 5th grade 20 percent lists Gladys Irene Crane Dorothy Geiger Robert Goodman Curtis Jackson ae Johnson Grace Lee Allene von. 6th grade 32 percent names Dorothy Adams Peggy Bryant Alma Cooper Mildred Edwards David French Lena Harding Sonny Malone Lloyd Morris Paul Mosteller Sara Roseborough Norman Tuckett Bobby Vincent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Ann Heptinstoll
Howard Nutter
Bobby Spearman
George Treadwell
Jimmie Vincent
Buddy White
Lois Goddard
Maryann Hadlock
Doris Harding
Lucille Minkley
Lila Rhodes
Dwight Mosteller
Geraldine Retan
Lois Rhodes
Ruth Shipes
Roxie Lee Sills
Wilma Thompson
Harold Baker
John Coffin
Betty Jean Fleming
Joan Goddard
Lucile Harding
Beverly Lott
Vernell Shipley
Marylin Smith
Martha Thomas
Trudie Williams
Gladys Irene Crane
Dorothy Geiger
Robert Goodman
Curtis Jackson
Ae Johnson
Grace Lee
Allene von
Dorothy Adams
Peggy Bryant
Alma Cooper
Mildred Edwards
David French
Lena Harding
Sonny Malone
Lloyd Morris
Student Grade Percentages by Class Roster
Per cent of each grade level listed with student names including Betty La Battle John Burkart Jamie Christie Maxine Clery Bess Davis Florence Lee Bernard McCabe Calvin Richardson Martha Williamson Rita Daniels Joan French Alan Grant Winifred Harding Iris Moon Bob Burkart Frances Davis Pomona Davidson Marian Edwards ae Key DeVault Roseboro Elouise Glass Ann Matthews Billy McCown Hazel Edwards Lois Jerue 12th grade shows percentage omitted.
Sylvan Shores Coffee Shoppe Opens Saturday
Sylvan Shores Coffee Shoppe, run by Henry Stein, opens in the Sylvan Shores Hotel this Saturday. The dining room features new decorations and a view of the lake, with a French chef and experienced staff ready to serve guests as renovations continue toward opening next week.
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Sylvan Shores
Mount of
Henry Stein
France
Kiwanian Gould
New Hampshire
H. D. Ketcham
Randall
Apopka Canal Needs Hyacinth Cleanup To Protect Lake Dora
The Apopka Canal is clogged with water hyacinths from Lake Dora to Lake Apopka. The plan calls for a crew of ten to twelve to clear the blockage within a week using boats, fences, lumber, and fuel. The fund seeks about $200 with initial support from The Topic and pledges from locals to restore boating, fishing, and scenic trips.
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Apopka Canal
Lake Dora
Lake Apopka
Apopka
Wise Boat Works
Dora
Velma Nice
Pitt Whitten
Lake Grifin
Christmas Barrel for Children’s Home in Jacksonville
The King’s daughters will assemble their annual barrel for the Children’s Home at Jacksonville on Saturday December 12. Donations of toys clothing canned goods citrus fruits and money are welcome. Items should be left at Miss Hilda Street’s home 130 Fourth Avenue West by Saturday morning. All toys for local Christmas packages must be in by Monday.
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King’s
Jacksonville
Sam Sadler Improves After Critical Illness in Orlando
Mr. S. S. Sadler, critically ill at Orange General Hospital in Orlando after two major operations, has had two good nights and shows definite improvement in many symptoms, with his condition gaining ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Sadler
Orange General Hospital
Orlando
Florida sanatorium under construction near Orlando
The Florida Sanitorium for tuberculosis is under construction near Orlando funded by Christmas seals. The project asserts Florida's push toward independence from federal oversight, backed by surveys and public support.
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Florida
Orlando
Kiwanis Hear Talks On Agriculture And Tuberculosis
Kiwanis meeting featured A W Wanland speaking on tuberculosis prevention and Christmas Seals funds while Gallows Bryant of the University of Florida discussed agriculture. Mrs Wanland outlined TB history and the Red Cross Tuberculosis work, and the club planned donations for the community Christmas tree.
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Ll. C. Smith
Aker
Berlin
Sershron
Paris
United States
Red Cross
The
Tuberculosis and Health Association
B. C
Wanland
Simpson
Daily Mail Closes and Arrives Schedule
Postal timetable shows weekday closing at 6 40 A M and 3 45 P M with arrivals at 7 10 A M 10 00 A M 1 25 P M and 5 00 P M. Sunday closures listed as 3 45 P M and 5 00 P M with a 00 A M arrival. Postmaster Dooley signs.
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Cc Dooley
P. O. Half Holidays End Today
The post office will observe its last half holiday today Thursday and will not resume half holidays until after January 1, 1937.
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P. O
Demonstration Of Electric Cooking At Mount Dora
A noon electric cooking demonstration in Mount Dora drew about twenty ladies. Mrs. Waller showcased the modern electric range with an economy cooker and auxiliary oven, highlighting cooler kitchens, automatic control, and improved food taste. The program included oven and roaster dinners, rice, desserts, and a lesson on the triangle of refrigerator, sink, and range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dore Bardi Coe
Rehbaum
Waller
Wiley
Westinghouse Company
Preston
Mount Dora
Doris Camp
Ruby Haygood
Elizabeth Evans
Bangle Day Set by National TB and Health Group
December 16 is declared Bangle Day by the National TB and Health Association. Welfare volunteers will run booths at the post office and bank corner to promote the double barred cross insignia and sell Christmas seals. Seals mailed to donors will be registered with a total of $80.05 reported to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
T. B. and Health Association
Woman’s Club
Couple marks 63 years of marriage quietly
Mr and Mrs John Hibbard observed their sixty third wedding anniversary on November 24 without a celebration due to Mrs Hibbard’s frail condition. Relatives and friends sent greetings and good wishes to the couple.
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John Hibbard
Error in PTA meeting notice on library funds
A published notice misstated the PTA decision on library book funds. It claimed $90 would be raised with the County Board of Education matching, but the correct amount was $30.
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County Board of Education
Opportunity Knocks Again in Humorous Reflection
A wry reflection on persistence notes that some wait for chances while others press on beyond one knock, hinting at human impatience and endurance without citing specific events or people.
Theatre Opens On Christmas Day In Mount Dora
The Mount Dora Theatre will open Christmas Day with a reconditioned building and full new equipment. Jack Fitzwater says Sparks Theatres confirm the opening and residents expect high class pictures. The improvements include corrected acoustic conditions and other upgrades already in place or en route.
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Mount Dora
Jack Fitzwater
Sparks Theatre
Eustis
Fitzwater
Sparks Theatres
Masons Elect Officers At Mount Dora Lodge 238
Mount Dora Lodge No. 238 F and A M elected officers for the coming year at the December 3 meeting in the lodge hall. Worshipful Master James R Edwards Senior Warden Ward S Estey Junior Warden Joseph Thomas Treasurer C M Gudgeon Secretary John B Griswold.
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Mount Dora Lodge No
James R. Edwards
Ward S. Estey
Joseph Thomas
C. M. Gudgeon
John B. Griswold
Mount Dora Opens Social Match With DeLand 78 to 39
Mount Dora defeated DeLand 78 to 39 in a social bowling match Tuesday afternoon at 1:30. Mount Dora players included Ship. Thomas with Parker Dickson and Gould 26 12 and Sprague with Ma ben Cary Ganin 26 13 and Eckis with Uuquhart Sa win Converse 26 14. The event fostered fellowship ahead of the North Central Florida Tournament. Park Board plans line lighting for night play.
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Mount Dora
DeLand
Ship. Thomas
Parker
Dickson
Gould
Skip Sprague
Maben
Cary
Ganin
Skip Eckis
Uuquhart
Sawin
Converse
Florida
Park Board
New Train Schedule Announces Connections and Sleeper Service
New timetable No. 433 arrives Mount Dora at 7 10 a m with a southbound Havana Special connection to Sanford at 3 20 a m and mail and express. No 433 reaches Leesburg at 9 35 a m linking with No 40 at 10 25 a m for Jacksonville at 3 55 p m while No 39 departs Leesburg at 1 55 p m. No 434 reaches Mount Dora 1 25 p m with Leesburg connection from No 40 via St Petersburg and points south plus mail and express. No 431 arrives Mount Dora from Sanford at 5 00 p m with connections to the Tampa Special and carries U S mail. No 430 departs Mount Dora 8 15 p m for Sanford handling U S mail. An overnight sleeping car between Orlando and Jacksonville begins Dec 13 offering a 9 00 p m to 1 55 a m window in Jacksonville arriving 6 45 a m with similar southbound access from 9 00 p m to 12 01 a m in Jacksonville and occupancy in Orlando until 7 30 a m.
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Mount Dora
Havana
Sanford
U. S
Leesburg
Jacksonville
St. Petersburg
Tampa
Orlando
Christmas Cantata by Norman Presented at Local Church
The Child Divine, a Christmas cantata by Edward W. Norman, will be performed by a chorus of twenty voices at the Methodist Episcopal church on Sunday evening December 20 at 7 30. The public is invited to attend.
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Edward W. Norman
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lucille Elmore Company to Entertain at Tourist Club
Lucille Elmore Company brings a December 15 program to the Tourist Club season, praised for a versatile ventriloquist act and quick costume changes. The ensemble features David Hartley, Walter Anderson, and others with a varied repertoire from Dutch and Irish to Spanish selections, presented via the Alkahest Celebrity Bureau of Atlanta.
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Lucille Elmore
New York
Cleven
Elmore
David Hartley
Walter Anderson
Chicago
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Alkahest
Atlanta
Georgia
Expeeee Delivery To Start Jan 1 1937 In Mount Dora
P W Turrentine local agent of Railway Express Agency says express pickup and delivery begin January 1 1937 within Mount Dora and Sylvan Shores on US 441 to Mr Win C Sleight Wayside Packing House. The company also extends volume shipment rates to Western states with reductions of 10 to 15 percent based on quantity consigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Turrentine
Railway Express Agency, Inc
Mount Dora
Sylvan Shores
U. S. Highway 441
Win C. Sleight
Wayside
Residence purchases near Winslow and Blair cottages
Mr. Theodore C. Jensen bought the Winslow property on Fifth avenue to remodel as his home. Mr. J. D. Pease, who last summer bought a Sylvan Shores residence for a winter home, purchased the Blair cottage in the same section for an investment.
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Theodore C. Jensen
Winslow
Fifth Avenue
J. D. Pease
Sylvan Shores
Blair Cottage
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Merry Istmas
Emily P. Bissell
Leigh Mitchell Hodges
Philadelphia
Miss Bissell
Wilmington
Delaware
Thomas Parran
United States Public Health Service
Hodges
Quixley
Florida Southern
Vagaponds
Vallere
Lakeland
Sun Begart
Warren Willis
Prof
Pollard
John Rice
Dean Druster
University
Marguerite Wills
Mormonby
Lew Kelley
P. S
Tae
Sylvan Shores Coffee
Sam Sadler
Kiwanis News
Masons
Bowling News
Lucille Elmore Company
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