Hungerford Pupils To entertain Tourist Club audience
The third Tourist Club entertainment will be hosted by Hungerford School pupils on Tuesday evening January 31. President Captain Lorenzo Hall will attend and share details of student work in printing carpentry agriculture and domestic science. The program features songs recitations and a folk play performed by the students and a visiting male chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuesteverning
Robert H Rford
Gro Industrial
Maitd
Lorenzo Hall
Hanford
Winter Park
Orlando
WDBO
Mary Eeorus
Dunbar
Emmaline Knight
Tuberculosis Seals Earn Thanks From Local Group
The Lake County Tuberculosis and Health Association and chair Mrs. G. B. Hurlburt express thanks to many supporters of the Christmas Seals drive in Mount Dora and Lake County. Acknowledge responses, urge more contributions via return envelope, note that small donations ample when many join. Emphasizes seals reducing tuberculosis death rate over 28 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Tuberculosis and Health Association
G. B. Hurlburt
Mount Dora
Lake County
United States
Lake County Citrus Aims for Blue Ribbon Display
Lake County citrus interests push to win the Florida State Fair blue ribbon at Tampa from February 4 1936 aims to showcase the finest citrus display in America. County Agent C R Hiatt reports strong opposition in the Lake County exposition and preparation for the 1936 statewide competition after the 1935 victory.
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Florida
Tampa
Ake County
C. R. Hitt
Lake County
America
Hiatt
King's Daughters Special Meeting Friday Afternoon
A called King’s Daughters meeting will be held Friday afternoon December 27 at 3 o’clock at Miss Betty West’s home 647 Grandview. The group will meet with State President Mrs J R Jinks of Tallahassee and all members and visiting members are urged to attend. Mae Griffiths, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty West
Grandview
J. R. Jinks
Tallahassee
Memper
King’s Daughters
Mae Griffiths
Inter-club Supper Brings Lake and Sanford Clubs Together
Six Kiwanis, two Rotary and one Lions from Lake County join with Sanford clubs for an inter club supper at Fountain Inn in Eustis at 7 30 pm Thursday January 9. C Harold Hippler Kiwanis International officer will preside and speaker Pathe ee Lehmann Lake County Chamber of Commerce secretary and honorary Lions and Rotary member will address the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Rotary
Lions Clubs
Lake County
Sanford
Fountain Inn
Eustis
Florida
C. Harold Hippler
Kiwanis International
Christmas Seals Urge Public to Support Fight TB
The notice promotes Christmas Seals as a way for readers to help combat tuberculosis, encouraging participation in the fundraising effort and public health initiative during the holiday season.
Waterways Named Major Focus for Lake County Chamber Plans
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce outlines a major waterways program with a proposed cross state canal. A strong waterways committee will coordinate with Karl Lehmann to develop water resource projects. A Jacksonville cruise is planned to spotlight St Johns River and Lake County waterways to yacht owners. WPA crews work to deepen rivers and canals linking local lakes for easier navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry P. Johnson
Karl Lehmann
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
State Chamber of Commerce
St. Johns River
Lake County
Moorhead Father Dies in Madison Georgia
Mr. Maxcy John Moorhead died at his Madison Georgia home Friday December 20 after prolonged illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p m at the family residence with burial in Bethany cemetery. Son C C Moorhead and daughter Miss Mary Joyce Moorhead attended the service and traveled to Madison upon news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Moorhead
Maxcy John Moorhead
Madison
Georgia
Moorhead
Bethany
Mary Joyce Moorhead
Home For Holidays Mount Dora Students Come Home From College
Mount Dora youths return for Christmas break from the University of Florida in Gainesville. Attending are Jesse Dooley Robert Dickson Charles Norris Lem Downs Robert Quixley Nelson Morley Gould Sadler J B White Roy Christopher and Donald Cameron. Glendy Sadler visits Sebastian with his wife. From the College for Women Tallahassee come Jane McCown Elizabeth Fenn Mary Joyce Moorhead Helen Stewart and Virginia Jepson. Stetson sends Peggy Champ and Alfred Rehbaum Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
University of Florida At
Gainesville
Jesse Dooley
Robert Dickson
Charles Norris
Lem Downs
Robert Quixley
Nelson Morley
Gould Sadler
J. B. White
Roy Christopher
Donald Cameron
Glendy Sadler
Sebastian
College For Women At
Tallahassee
Jane McCown
Elizabeth Fenn
Mary Joyce Moorhead
Helen Stewart
Virginia Jepson
Stetson
Peggy Champ
Alfred Rehbaum, Jr
Lake County fair to feature record citrus display and shows
Lake County Fair runs January 7-11 with a top 14th Poultry Show and second County Fair. Highlights include a popular midway with rides, a cat show, a dog show, and community exhibits. Citrus is showcased through blue ribbon displays from local packing houses, with Lake County praised for acreage, production, and citrus quality in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Tampa
Florida
King's Daughters Christmas Work Supported by Community
The King's Daughters report proceeds from the event 76.20 from ticket sales plus 14.04 from a service by Truskett's Choral Club. Twenty four Christmas baskets were sent with toys and dinner provisions to families and colored children in East Town. All funds go to welfare work with no overhead, and the group coordinates with other organizations to avoid relief overlap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Rich
King’s Daughters
Mem
Kings
Truskett
Choral Club
East Town
Central Florida Fair Dates Set for 1936 Exhibition
Central Florida Exposition directors announced a five day fair from February 18 to February 22 in Orlando. President Col. R. M. Shearer said the event will be more entertaining and awards will reach about 7000 dollars. Crawford T. Bickford, secretary manager, is preparing the premium list for distribution after January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando
Col
R. M. Shearer
United States
Col. Shearer
Crawford T. Bickford
States report rising Florida land interest in Lake County
Commerce bulletins go to reliable realtors listing twenty inquiries about Lake County properties. Inquiries span twelve states led by New York with four. Florida chambers and realtors expected to build on this interest, steering prospective buyers toward Lake County land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
New York
Ohio
Florida
Pennsylvania
Michigan
New Jersey
Indiana
Massachusetts
Maryland
Kentucky
Rhodesee
Ora Washington
Lake .C. of C
Central Florida Chambers Meet January Breakfast
The Central Florida Council of Chambers of Commerce will hold its January meeting at the Floridian Hotel in Howey-in-the-Hills with breakfast at 8:00 a m Wednesday January 15. Chairman L P Kirkland and Secretary Frank Brigham will discuss the Florida citrus advertising campaign. President Harry P Johnson will welcome representatives from St Augustine Ocala Gainesville Vero Beach and Kissimmee among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Florida
Gainesville
Vero Beach
Kisdniiinar hake - _C. of
Lake welfare center to headquarter in Leesburg
A Lake County initiative establishes Leesburg as the headquarters for a lake welfare program. The district council includes members from Polk and Lake counties with a state board overseeing administration. The plan outlines local governance and community support mechanisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Lady Lake
Polk
Lake Counties
State Board of Publi Ee
Pune
Christmas Wishes From The Topic Editors
The note explains a reduced news week due to holidays and observes Christmas. It extends warm wishes for a merry Christmas season and a prosperous New Year to all readers and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonthie
Mount Dora Chamber Plans Supper and Annual Meeting
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting on January 10, 1936 with a supper and social at 6 30 p m in the Community Building. Karl Lehmanh secretary of Commerce will be guest speaker. Mark the date and plan to attend. Further notice will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Alumni Challenge Mount Dora High in Basketball
Mount Dora High School hosts a Monday night basketball game at 8:00 p m in Donnelly Park. The Mount Dora Alumni team, featuring Gould Sadler J D Mosteller Cecil Parker Frank Pooser Ed Sadler and J B White, brings strong cross sport talent to contest with the high school squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora High School
Donnelly Park
Mount Dora
Gould Sadler
J. D. Mosteller
Cecil Parker
Frank Pooser
Ed Sadler
J. B. White
All Mount Dora Stores to Close New Year's Day
All Mount Dora shops will be closed on New Year’s Day. Shoppers are advised to complete purchases on Tuesday before the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Big Bass Catches Show Local Angling Skill
Mr. C T Purdy of Caro Michigan landed a 10.5 pound black bass in Lake Dora on Thursday. The fish measured 27.14 inches in length and 19.5 inches in girth, proving local anglers can yield sizable catches without distant trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.T. Purdy
Caro
Michigan
Lake Dora
Big Ben
Dr. Mildred Marsh Returns From Bridgeport Trip
Dr. Mildred Marsh came back early this week after a hurried trip to Bridgeport Connecticut. She and Dr Devorsak were summoned by the illness of Dr Devorsak's mother. Dr Devorsak will stay in the north for a period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Marsh
Bridgeport
Conn
Dr.Devorsak
Dr. Devorsak
Devorsak
North
Visitors urged to register at Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora invites all visitors to register at the Chamber of Commerce office on Fifth Avenue west of Donnelly. The register request aims to record residence information to facilitate locating visitors if needed during emergencies or important events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Fifth Avenue
Donnelly
Lakeside Inn Hosts Holiday Visitors and Festive Decor
Lakeside Inn welcomed Mr and Mrs Donald Brodie and family praising Mount as the finest spot in the state. C W Edgerton visited over Christmas, returning home for the holidays. Mr and Mrs Samuel Knight and son Harold also stopped by. Twenty four guests shared a traditional Christmas dinner with other guests including Mr and Mrs William Ovatt Mr and Mrs David Gilbert and Mrs Mayburn. Poinsettias holly mistletoe and pine created a Christmas backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
Donald Brodie
A. M. Brodie
C. W. Edgerton
Charles Edgerton
Samuel Knight
Harold
William Ovatt
David Gilbert
Mayburn
George Lamoreux
Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club Opens Sixth Season
The Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club started its sixth season with most of the old members returning and many new players joining. The Park Board maintains excellent greens, aiding play. The season's first event, a social match against Orlando club on the 17th, ended Mount Dora 34 to 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Walls
Niles
Shaub
Wild
Eckis
Goulder
Ganun
Bickmore
Rhodes
Smadly
Grant
DeLand
Lake County Schools Exhibit at County Fair
Lake county schools will prepare an exhibit at the Lake Co Farm and Poultry fair in Eustis January 7 to 11. The exhibit will omit competitive features and show a countywide program of education with department displays in home economics industrial arts social sciences natural sciences languages mathematics and elementary primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Co
Eustis
Lake County
Slot Machine Enforcement Tightens Under 1935 Act
State Comptroller J M Lee orders inspectors into the field to seize and confiscate unlicensed slot machines under Chapter 17257 Acts of 1935. Operators are warned of prosecution and penalties for violations while compliance is urged to avoid full enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Lee
State Comptroller
Wal
Marionettes Benefit Mount Dora Girl Scouts January 10
The Mount Dora Girl Scouts stage a marionette show titled the Fount of Youth performed by Miss Allen and Miss Severance. The event funds the Mount Dora troop after withdrawing from the Orange Lake Council. Tickets are 25 and 10 cents and available from Scouts, the Chamber of Commerce, or council members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huce Epa
Puce
Severance
Italy
Sicily
Miss Allen
Miss Severance
Mount Dora
Don Jose
Florida
Ponce de Leon
Orange Lake
Chamber of Commerce
Girl Scout Council
Florida Citrus Commission to chair proposed marketing control panel
At a Lakeland meeting the Florida Citrus Commission agreed to serve as a control committee for a marketing agreement. They will adopt the Governor's suggestion once industry consensus and equitable terms are set and a public hearing is scheduled. The commission will not actively draft the agreement, as it remains an executive body for the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Citrus Commission
Lakeland
Shultz
Florida
Commission
Seminole Indians to Attend 100th Dade Massacre Anniversary
A band of Seminole Indians in regalia travel to Central Florida for the 100th anniversary ceremonies of the Dade Massacre at Bushnell on December 28. Stanley Hansen leads the group financed by Myers, Whiting, and the Tamiami area. Judge J. C. B. Koonce is noted in the event details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Florida
Dade
Bushnell
Stanley Hansen
Myers
Whiting
Tamiami
J. C. B. Koonce
Buy Christmas Seals Aid War Against Tuberculosis
Christmas Seals fund raising appeal urges readers to purchase seals to support the fight against tuberculosis. The message emphasizes wartime communal effort and public health.
Merchant's Party Closes Christmas Trade Campaign
Community Auditorium hosts a Christmas Eve event with many local businesses gifting prizes and five dollar credits. Recipients announced on stage. Santa distributes for children as carols and a Jacksonville Children’s Home collection precede the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Hardware Ie Peene
Rehbaum & Crane Grocery
Mount Dora Pharmacy
Cashwell’s Pharmacy
Wayside Packing House
Chamber of Commerce
First National Bank
Mount Dora Publishing Co
Mount Dora Theatre
Frock & Frill Shop
Marguerite Burton
George White
Winslow Wanser
George Keller
Santa Claus
Jacksonville
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Rogers
Owen
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