Mutual Packing Co. Promotes Citrus Growers in Lake County
The Mutual Packing Company owned by Harry Harris operates a Lake Jem packing house serving Central Florida. Harris, a veteran in the citrus trade, provides growers with a ready market and top prices. The firm boasts modern equipment, skilled staff, and aims to be a leading citrus house while delivering a square deal to growers. Holiday greetings accompany best wishes for continued citrus industry success.
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Mutual Packing Company
Lake Jem
Florida
Harry Harris
Harris
Lake County
Metal Packing
Joe E Woodnick Builder Promotes Quality Home Service
Joe E Woodnick of 629 East Amelia Street Orlando, a modern contractor and builder, advertises estimates by phone 5722. He specializes in residential work, guarantees quality materials and expert crews, and personally supervises all contracts. He invites remodeling and repairs and offers showings of completed projects. Best wishes for Christmas and New Year.
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East
Amelia Street
Orlando
Woodnick
Joe E. Woodrick
Florida
Woodrick
Yonally Truck Co Highlighted In Lake County Ad
The Yonally Truck Company of Tavares, owned by B. Brindle, R. J. Jepson and F. Babb, offers fruit hauling with modern ventilated trucks and expert drivers. It serves fruit growers in Lake County, ships to boat lines, markets, or packing houses, and invites estimates by phone.
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Yonally Truck Company
Tavares
A. C. Yonally
Messrs. B. Brindle
R. J. Jepson
F. Babb
Lake County
Yenally Truck Co
Florida
Yenally Truck Company
B. Brindle
Adv
Lake Abstract and Guaranty Company Advertises Local Service
The Lake Abstract and Guaranty Company of Tavares promotes its long history since 1887 and urges Lake County residents to use its title and abstract services including title insurance. It emphasizes obtaining an abstract and attorney review to ensure property quality and warns that life-time savings can be lost without proper title checks.
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The
Lake Abstract and Guaranty Company
Tavares
Lake County
W. L. Duncan
Heaters for Small Gardens and Ferneries
Cold weather has damaged gardens and ferneries. Plans are available at the county agent's office for a cheap efficient heater for small plantings. The heaters use two tin cans and oil as fuel, producing substantial heat with little fuel. Mimeographed plans and instructions can be mailed free upon request.
Cockroaches hide to survive and are treated with powders
Entomologists describe roach behavior and control methods including sodium fluoride and pyrethrum powders. Hiding spots near kitchens and radiators are targeted, with seals added to openings. Also notes farming club youths restoring gardens after damage and county compliance work with remaining signatures in Tavares Court House offices.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Easton
Saaras
Bureau
Grove
Tavares
Court House
Christmas Meditation on War and Peace Letters
A friend and I discuss the world crisis and a young man’s service, contrasting wartime thoughts with a Christmas message of forgiveness. The essay urges peace, thanksgiving, and giving, ending with a nudge to support the local newspaper and renew subscriptions.
Flamingo Dine and Dance Promises High Class Holiday Show
The Flamingo on Cheney Highway near Orlando draws crowds for eleventh season with two nightly floor shows. Nadra and Diaz headline with Latin dances while Foster and Dean perform modern dances. Jane Wayth sings light operatic numbers. M C Nifty Marshall hosts. Russell Scholls Orchestra returns. Manuel the Cuban chef presides over acclaimed cuisine as patrons plan New Year’s Eve visits. Adv by Sam Warren, Mount Dora and Lake County friends invited.
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Nadra
Diaz
Foster
Dean
Jane ‘Wayth
Marshall
M. C
Russell Scholls
Manuel
the Flamingo
Orlando
Mount Dora
Lake County
Sam Warren
The
Flamingo
Adv
The Frolic Dine and Dance Spot Gains Local Fame
The Frolic on the New Apopka Highway near Orlando Country Club grows popular for dine and dance. Owner Rudy Mack remodeled to handle crowds with a fine kitchen, orchestra, and cocktail lounge. Patrons are invited to stop by for chicken and steak dinners, tasty fried chicken, and skilled service. The lounge features choice liquors and friendly bartenders as part of the expanding business.
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Apopka Highway
Orlando Country Club
Florida
Orlando
Conservationist Kennedy to Dedicate Lake County 4H Exhibit
Dr. N. Kennedy of Tallahassee will dedicate the Lake County 4H Club wildlife exhibit at the Lake County Fair on 4H Club Day Friday January 7. The exhibit features live quail squirrels foxes and other animals with explanations on wildlife and agricultural links. Kennedy is a former Lake County resident and longtime public official now serving as executive secretary of the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission.
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N. Kennedy
Tallahassee
Florida Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission
Lake County
Lake County Fair
R. EB. Norris
Clib Boys
Wilmer Bassett
Kennedy
Bug Tis
Florida Game & Fresh Water Commission
Fancy Lake Fruit Delights Gainesville Radio Chief
Major Garland Powell of WRUF Gainesville praised Lake County fancy grapefruit and ordered three crates for Christmas gifts. The Lake County Chamber of Commerce arranged shipment through the Lake Region Packing Company, which previously supplied fruit to Gainesville.
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Garland Powell
WRUF
Gainesville
Lake County
Lake County to Exhibit at Floride Fair
Lake County showcases its exhibit led by new agent R. E. Norris with I. G. Cowen handling exhibit construction. Montverde’s W. R. McQuaig assembles vegetables and citrus displays aided by C. R. Hiatt’s counsel, following earlier successful Tampa Fair efforts. The fair features citrus vegetables syrup and other farm products amid recovery from strawberry losses in Plant City and statewide.
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R. E. Norris
Montverde
R. McQuaig
Lake County
R. E. Norio
I. G. Cowen
W. R. McQuaig
McQuaig Brothers
Tampa Fair
C. R. Hiatt
Uberally
Ted Shawn publicity spreads through Now and Then feature
The January 1938 issue of Now and Then dedicates three pages to Ted Shawn and his dancers with a double page spread titled He-Man Dances. It presents images of Bart Mumaw Jr and six dancers airborne, Shawn in Movement Nail and Credo poses, plus wartime officer portraits. The article details a mountain summer dance school in Massachusetts and a Florida camp near Eustis where trainees build cabins and boats between training sessions.
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Ted Shawn
Popularil
Ted Magazine
Illustra
He-Man
Bart Mumaw, Jr
Ana
Seca
Shawn
Massachusetts
Florida
Eustis
Lake County
Berkshires
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Amas
Mutual Packing CO
Mr. Harris
Joe E. Woodnick
Mr. Woodrick
Yonally Truck CO
Lake Abstract and Guaranty CO
Princess Theatre
Olivia DeHavilland
Leslie Howard
Bette Davie
L My
Rome Ae
John
Sueel
Loomin
America
Central Florida
Cheney Highway
Colonial Drive
Central
Rudy Mack
Mr. Mack
Fancy Lake
Lake
Floride Fair
Remington
Southern Printing Co
Austin
Gulf Life
Priiator
Gulf Es Insurance Com
J. N. Wilson
Mount Dora, Florida
Home Office
Jacksonville, Florida
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