Watertown Universalist Leader Reed Honored for Service
The passage profiles Dr. Reed a longtime Watertown Universalist minister. It notes his extended tenure at First Universalist Church in Watertown, prior pastorates in Joliet and Troy, and leadership roles at St. Lawrence University Flower Memorial Library and local and New York state church associations. He contributed to Y M C A work at Cape May during World War I and served as a ministerial leader in Jefferson County and Watertown.
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Mount Dora
Joliet
Watertown
Jefferson County
Reed
Mockenter
Hobart Macedon Center Academy
St. Lawrence University
St. Lawrence — Theological School
First Universalist Church
Troy
St. John’s Universalist Church
Joliet, Ill
State OF Florida
Neva Mae Sparlin
Brockport
New York
Circuit Court of the
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Lake County
Chancery
Dora
Robert Koch Discovers Tuberculosis Germ in 1882
German physician Dr. Robert Koch announced the discovery of the tubercle bacillus, the germ causing tuberculosis, in 1882 marking a milestone in medical science.
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Robert Koch
Lake County Tax Reduction Praised by Taxpayers
A flood of letters from many states praise Lake County leaders for cutting taxes. Taxpayers from Toledo Staunton Nashville New Orleans Orlando Paris Detroit and other locales applaud lower rates and urge continued prudent county management amid a national trend toward higher taxes.
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Lake County
Toledo
Ohio
Florida
Staunton
W. V
District of Columbia
Nashville
Tennessee
Tennessee Court of Appeals
Buffalo
New York
Board of County Commissioners and Tax Department
Georgia
New Orleans
Louisiana
Amory
Mississippi
Virginia
Orlando
Tampa Party
Port Richey
Mount Dora
a_ taxpayer
Eustis
Winter Park
Leesburg
Floridians urged to aid Children's Home Society Christmas drive
Floridians are asked to support a Christmas effort for orphan children at the Children's Home Society of Florida in Jacksonville Gifts of food clothing toys or cash are welcomed and should be sent to Daddy Fare at the Jacksonville society.
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Children’s Home Society of Florida
Jacksonville
Christmas Seals Aid Tuberculosis Fight and Prevention
Christmas Seals help save thousands ill with tuberculosis and prevent the disease from striking thousands more. These stamps fund health programs and pulmonary care across communities.
Local Art League At State Convention Honors and Elections
The Local Art League was represented at the state convention with highlights including a reception for artists on Thursday and Friday. Charles E. Shaw of the Mount Dora Art League won the exhibition medal. Mrs. Myrtle Taylor Bradford of Miami, state director of art for the Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs, praised Shaw’s portrait. New officers include H. N. Gallie as chairman for Art Education. The convention banquet featured a string orchestra, floral table decorations, golden candles, and a toast by Mrs. J. H. Harmon of Tampa existing with a revised Rubaiyat quatrain greeting.
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Charles E. Shaw
Mount Dora
State Federation
H. N. Gallie
Hildegarde Muller-Uri
J. H. Harmon
Tampa
Local Bowling Alley Set to Open Next Week
Clark's Bowling Alley on Donnelly Avenue will offer bowling on Tuesday December 19 with a later announced official opening night. Several teams have tentatively entered a prospective league as the center aims to be a clean wholesome recreation venue.
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Clark’s
Donnelly Avenue
Lake County PTA Holds Program On Public Health
The P T A Council met in Fruitland Park with M G Hunter welcoming. Community leaders from Mount Dora Leesburg and Clermont spoke on county health efforts for children, budgeting was approved, and a Santa Claus parade was announced for Honey in the Hills.
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Lake County Pta Met
P. T. A. Council
Fruitland Park
Deneendes
Ane
M. G. Hunter
Paul F. Colbert
Tavares
Kenneth Loucks
Leesburg
Lake County
T. H. Cooley
Mount Dora
Ralph Holsclaw
Honey-in-the-Hills
Karl Lehmann
Dave Wiley
American. Legion
J. Edwin Baker
Florida
District of Kiwanis
Umatilla
Kiwanis
George Hanford
D. D. Roseborough
Mount Doral
Charles Roe
Clermont
Florida citrus costs report and bulletins released
The Eighth Annual Summary of Florida Citrus Costs and Returns by R H Howard is released by the Florida Agricultural Extension Service. Data from 305 groves through 1937-38 show production costs and per acre returns, with Lake County heavily represented. Copies available at the County Agent's office in Tavares.
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Florida
R. H. Howard
Florida Agricultural Extension Service
Lake County
Arthur S. Rhodes
Florida Experiment Station
State Experiment Station
M. W. Emmet
Tavares
Kiwanians Active In Welfare Work in Lake County
Lake County Kiwanians have been highly active in health and welfare work. District Governor John Baker commended six clubs for aiding underprivileged children, with Eustis, Leesburg, Tavares, Mount Dora, Clermont, and Umatilla clubs funding lunches, milk, dental care, tonislectomies, health camps, glasses, and support for Scouts and PTA programs.
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Lake County
John Baker
Umatilla
PTA
Fruitland Park
Baker
United States
Eustis Kiwanis Club
Leesburg Kiwanis Club
Mount Dora Kiwanians
Coopera
Clermont
Umati
County officials and delegates speak at Leesburg meeting
Geo Hanford of Leesburg and D D Roseborough of Mount Dora led county schools while the County Health Unit was represented by Charles Roe of the County Sanitary Department, detailing district health and education plans.
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Geo. Hanford
Leesburg
D. D. Roseborough
Mount Dora
Charles Roe
County Sanitary Department
Florida State College Tap Dancers Entertain at Floridian Hotel
Florida State College for Women Rotary Club hosted a tap dance medley by the college ensemble at the Floridian Hotel. Rotary members arranged transportation and a Tallahassee sight-seeing tour after a fried chicken luncheon. Dancers include Barbara Thomas, Kitty Ford, Logenberg, Hearin, Gwen Stewart, Ossie Ginther, and Dorothy Guthrie danced for parents and friends during holiday celebrations.
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Florida State College For Women
Rotary Club
Floridian
Tallahassee
Barbara Thomas
Jacksonville
Kitty Ford
Crescent Und Logen
Inberg
Tis Aioegan
Ey Hearin
Sebring
Gwen Stew Dothan
Ala
Ossie Ginther
Mount Dora
Dorothy Guthrie
Punta Gorda
Holly Protected by Law in Florida Scrub Plants
Florida law protects holly with red berries and evergreen leaves from indiscriminate picking. If trees grow on your property, you may pick freely only with written consent from the owner. The text also mentions evergreen smilax vines, red berry bearing plants, magnolias, mountain laurel and related flora.
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Florida
Tuberculosis Causes Death In Young Men
A health note states tuberculosis accounts for one of six deaths among men aged 20 to 40, highlighting this disease as a leading killer in that demographic.
Denmark Holds First Christmas Seal Sale in 1904
The first Christmas Seal Sale occurred in Denmark in 1904 sparked by postal clerk Einar Holboell. The event originated from an inspired idea to support charitable postal work.
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Denmark
Einar Holboell
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Fifth Avenue
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora, Florida
Jessie Gould
First National Bank
J. J. West Realty Company
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Clanger
Paris
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Lakeounty
Detroit
Michigan
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Philling
Pork & Bear
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Ripe Olives
Crosse 3 & Blackwell
New Ga
White House
Appie
Miller’s Corn
Water Crest
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Highland
J. J. West
Nan J. Stuart
Allen
J. J. West Realty
Florida State College
Holly
Madam Kay America
Orange Avenue
T. S. Kennedy
Mount Dora, Fla
Willard H. Sprague
Herlong, Jr
Claire F. Sprague
Circuit Court
Theodore R. Sparlin
Neva Map
Sparlin
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