Florida Citrus Fest Promoter Promises Graft Free Week
Russell Kay reports on Florida plans including Jack Guthrie's Florida Orange Festival at Winter Haven from January 26 to 30 with claims of promotions like boracic acid giveaways. The piece critiques advertising scams, warns about merchants duped by match-folder schemes, and comments on political promises by Mr. Martin for Governor in 1932 amid Depression era discouragement.
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Yevery
Florida
Jack Guthrie
Winter Haven
Jack
Key West
Grant
Richmond
Barnum
Martin
John
Florida Should Be Hunters Paradise
Florida should be hunters paradise as Game Commissioner C C Woodward argues that expanding protected areas and public cooperation can boost game without state cost. He notes past success near Orlando and Sarasota with turkeys quail and deer, plus efficiency gains under Gov. Carlton, and advocates breeding feeding and enforcement to sustain future sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
C. C. Woodward
State Game and Fresh Water Fish
Game Department
Woodward
Orlando
Sarasota
Doyle Carlton
Mr. Woodward
Christmas Wishes and Sheriff's Race Call for Lake County
A holiday message from a Lake County candidate urging residents to vote for him for sheriff next June to work for a better county. The note expresses seasonal cheer and civic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
County
Election Tempers Flare as Voters Seek Quick Governor Result
In a grim mood, locals push for an early election to settle leadership before Christmas. One speaker vows to raise funds and cope with mounting strain as the political stalemate deepens amid winter gloom.
Lake county citrus featured at Florida Orange Festival
Lake county officials approve a citrus only exhibit at the Florida Orange Festival in Winter Haven January 26 30 with a 20 foot booth free of charge and a $200 county payment. County Agent Clifford Hiatt will supervise the display which aims to showcase Lake county citrus as top quality growers seek further wins after previous first premiums. The piece notes nearby school recognitions and local color including Osceola county grapefruit signs and weekend boat races in Mount Dora while highlighting residents and tradespeople like J. E. Jones and local barbers in Clermont.
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Lake County
Winter Haven
Board of County Commissioners
Clifford Hiatt
Orlando
Tampa
Kissimmee
J. E. Jones
Mount Dora
Lake Beauclaire
Clermont
Percy Seiver
Frank Holly
Golden Triangle Moose Night Draws Local Guests
Golden Triangle Rhythm Kings of Eustis provided music while visitors from Eustis Mount Dora Tavares Zellwood Apopka Orlando and nearby towns filled the ballroom. Guests praised the orchestra dancers and hall amenities and many viewed a large mounted Moose head above the fireplace. Members of Golden Triangle Lodge No 874 Loyal Order of Moose expressed their pleasure at the event.
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Golden Triangle Rhythm Kings
Eustis
Mount Dora
Tavares
Zellwood
Apopka
Orlando
Golden Triangle Lodge No. 874
Loyal
Order of Moose
Stockholders Meeting at First National Bank Mount Dora
The annual meeting of the stockholders of First National Bank of Mount Dora Florida will be held in bank offices Tuesday January 12 at 3 30 p m to elect directors and transact any other business before the meeting James Simpson president 5 1 2te
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First National Bank of
Mount Dora
Florida
James Simpson
Christmas Program at St. Marys Baptist East Town
The Sunday school at St. Marys Baptist Church East Town will hold a Christmas tree and program on Christmas night. All interested friends are invited. The Sunshine Class thanks Miss Adelia Avery for a generous Christmas tree contribution.
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St. Mary’s Baptist Church
East Town
Adelia Avery
Epworth League Drives Blues to Edge Reds in Rally
The Epworth League drive for members ended with the Blues under Alfred Carter winning by four points with 41 new members. The Reds led by Lemuel Downs brought in 37, totaling 78 new members and 101 youths present on the final day. Top recruiter was Buster Williams with 32 enlistments, followed by Mary Elizabeth Simpson with 18. The losing side will host a Hamburg fry at Lake Joanna with a later taffy pull and popcorn party delayed to holiday vacation to accommodate college attendees.
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Epworth
Blues
Alfred Carter
Reds
Lemuel Downs
Buster Williams
Mary - Elizabeth Simpson
League
Mount Dora
Lake Joanna
Edward F Mallory Dies After Fall in Mount Dora Home
Edward Franklin Mallory known as Grandpa Mallory died after a fall suffered upon arriving in Mount Dora in November. He was 85, born in West Springfield, Pennsylvania, a dairy farmer who spent winters in Mount Dora since 1918. He leaves a son Harry H Mallory and wife, along with five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Services were held at the West Springfield Baptist church conducted by Rev. W. T. Coverdale.
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Mallory
Harry H
Mrs. Mallory
Mr. Mallory
Mount Dora
Edward Franklin Mallory
West Springfield
Penn
Harry H. Mallory
Harry Mallory
Little Baptist Church
W. T. Coverdale
Mount Dora High School Repeats on Accredited List
Prof. D D Roseborough reports the Southern Commission of Secondary Schools again lists Mount Dora High School on its accredited list for 1932. Mount Dora High School and Elementary School are also approved by the State Commission for its accredited list.
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D. D. Roseborough
Southern Commission of Secondary Schools
Mount Dora High School
State Commission
J. W. Norman
Moose Charity Ball Proves Highly Successful
The Moose Charity Ball in Erie at the Lake County Country Club in Eustis on December 1 drew wide attendance and was hailed as one of the season's most successful events. The fundraiser showcased community support and notable participation from local residents.
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By Russell Kay Nary
Florida Promice
Department
Game and Fish Department
Carlton
Sunshine
Raiford
Turkey
G. L. Hanscom
W. E. Lackey
Merry Christmas
C. of
C. Comment
State Department of Education
Umatilla
Leesburg
Groveland
Hosmer
Lochner
Sanford
Episcopal Parish House
Lake Dora
Stockholders Meeting
Goodyear Tires
J. M. Smith
Prop
Hale & White
Mount Dora Lumber
Sidel’s Market
W. E Lackeey
First National Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
Chamber OF Commerce
Atwater Kent-Philco Radios
Mount Dora, Fla
Lake Dora Packing Company Retail Dept
The
Merchants Division
Morris Stores
Coleman’s Bakery
MOOSE
Lake View Pharmacy
Mount Dora Theatre
Mas
Mosteller Bros
Mont Dora Pharmacy
Co. Helms, Brow
Builders Supply
Frock & Frill Shop
Reggie Parker
Burton’s Garage
H. Feigin, Inc
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