Citrus Winery At Clermont Grows To Extensive Business
Charles M. Pool of Clermont has built Florida’s only citrus winery and the nation’s only grapefruit winery. In 1939-40 he produced 118000 gallons, planning 250000 this season. His wines come in 50 gallon barrels and 1000 gallon lots under about 20 labels. The process uses sugar and hand handling, ages three years, with 13 percent alcohol and no added alcohol. Pool operates 12 workers seasonally and is adding a 5000 gallon vat capacity as a $20000 plant expansion. He criticizes lack of public interest but sees potential for Florida and citrus growers.
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Ormund Powers
Charles M. Pool
Clermont
Pool
Florida
United States
California
Florida citrus grower turns fruit into wine venture
A man who moved to Florida to grow citrus altered his plan after poor prices and began converting his harvest into wine. He sought new markets and experimented with fermentation, aiming to capitalize on the state's climate and fruit yield.
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North
Florida
Mount Dora Lodge 238 Mourns Departure of Brother William J Johnson
Mount Dora Lodge No 238 F and A M resolves to mourn the passing of Brother William James Johnson a sterling citizen and true Mason. The lodge notes his public spirit and helpful counsel and sends copies to his family and publication in the Mount Dora Topic while filing the resolutions.
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Grim Reaper
William James Johnson
Brother Johnson
Citzen
Mount Dora
Ohio Guests Dominate Riley's Park This Week
Ohio licenses appear in Riley's Park as New arrivals from Toledo Can on and from Adrian Michigan visit Mr. and Mrs. J Hamer Mrs Haddiz and others. Will Chausse shows sights in central Florida with guests from New York City and will travel to Miami and the West Coast next week. New arrivals include Marion H Roder O A Haskins Maple Springs N Y S Stevens and party Jacksonville Fla Floyd Terpening Augusta Mich R S Young Philadelphia and Harry Hansen Woodworth Wis.
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Ohio
R. I. and
Mich
J. Hamer
Toledo
Hamer
F. Haddiz
Paul J. Vermet
M. E. Jewett
Jane
Canton
Will Chausse
George Anthony
Dorothy Spooner
New York City
Chausse
Florida
Miami
West Coast
James Smith
Bok Tower
Floyd Carpenter
Adrian
R. S. Young
Philadelphia
Harry Hansen
Woodworth
Wis
Lake County Fair builds grand exhibits in Eustis
The Lake County Fair at Eustis March 10 15 will feature a large open court exhibit area with a wild life display by Florida game officials. An 1200 square foot school board display tells the story of Lake County public schools. A thousand feet of forest setting showcases deer bear quail and other wildlife. A novel Electric Question Box lets visitors ask Florida game law questions.
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Lake County
Eustis
Harry A. Stein
Ocala
Commission of Game and Fresh Water Fish
Landsea
Florida
Stein
Fifth Congressional District
Lake County Chamber unveils new highway sign route
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce installed a prominent sign at the junction of State Road No 3 south from Jacksonville to Tampa with State Road No 55 at Barberville. The sign directs travelers west toward Altoona Umatilla Eustis Minneola Clermont Polk City and on to Tampa, aiming to guide visitors and locals.
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The
Lake County
Sign touts scenic drive to Tampa through Lake County
A vividly colored roadside sign measures about 12 feet by 25 feet. It promotes a “Turn right—Short Scenic Route to Tampa and St. Petersburg, through the lakes and hills of Lake County,” with a large illustration of a jumping bass and the caption “World's best bass fishing.”
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Tampa
St. Petersburg
Lake County
Sea Island cotton yields versatile fabrics exhibit
Miss Vera Carr of Tavares demonstrates Sea Island cotton versatility, weaving 40 articles from dresses to upholstery at her studio. The exhibit in Lake County shows textiles from Sea Island cotton, highlighting its softness, strength, and silkiness. Florida production has risen since 1935, with Lake County leading at about 1,600 acres in 1940 and high prices near 10 cents per pound.
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Lillian Hooten
Tavares
Lake County
Sea Island
Vera Carr
Ormund Powers
Department of Agriculture
Florida
Leesburg Chorus to Sing at Colored Baptist Church
The Leesburg Community Chorus, a well known group of negro singers, will give a program in the colored Baptist church at Tangerine February 20 at 8 pm. They will sing spirituals and other songs. White friends are invited.
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Leesburg
Colored Baptist Church
Incomplete Conference Program From Lake County Event
Fragmentary program for a Florida welfare conference lists speakers and presiding officers from Orange Sumter and Duval counties. The text includes references to Miss Bobby Rees in a sea island cotton outfit and attendees from Tavares Orlando Jacksonville Gainesville Winter Park Center Hill and Daytona Beach.
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Dean Melville Johnson
Orlando
L. H. Gibbs
Orlandoo
J. R. Wells
Daytona Beach
White House
J. R. Popham
Center Hill
Judson B. Walker
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Orange County
Malcolm McClelland
Jacksonville
M. W. Carothers
State Department of Education
Tallahassee
Rolla Southworth
Division of
WPA
Chamber of Commerce
Ouida Abbott
Gainesville
W. P. Rice
Orange County Health Unit
W. J. Gardner
D. E. Ball
G. S. Osincup
W. P. Orlando
Mildred Hardy
Child Welfare Department
Ao Welfare Board
Wee House
Aene S. Criswell
Alice R. Haines
State Welfare Board
W. Healee
Hunting Season Ends February 15
The 1940-41 Florida hunting season closes February 15. Kennedy of the State Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission reports better game conditions and notes cooperative progress with state agencies. The statewide migratory waterfowl and deer season ended December 31 and dove season ended January 31, while other game runs to February 15. After the season, many sportsmen plan fishing until March 20.
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Florida
A . Kennedy
Ocala National Forest
Commission
U. S. Forest Service
Eglin Field
Valpariso
Kennedy
Flo
Milner Rosenwald Academy Tag Day Sale Highlighted
Crane Furniture Co announces a Tag Day fundraiser on Friday February 14 at Milner Rosenwald Academy to honor Dr Duncan C Milner and Julius Rosenwald. Alexander Kerr will speak and St Mary's Baptist Church hosts a Sunday program at 3 30 featuring the Community Male Quartet of Leesburg performing Negro Spirituals and Folk Song. Cauly Lott, Principal.
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Milner- Rosenwald Academy
Duncan C. Milner
Julius Rosenwald
Ee Peas
Alexander Kerr
St. Mary’s Baptist Church
Leesburg
Deep South
Cauly Lott
Willing Draft Eligibility Questioned by Washington Businessman
A Washington DC liquor business owner sought a special hearing after being drafted for a pay examination. He argued his wife’s government post and his business responsibilities left him unable to serve, asserting many single men with fewer duties should be called first.
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Washington, D. C
Mae
Notice of tax deed sale on Lake County property
D BE Lawrence holder of Tax Certificate No 434 issued Sept 7 1936 has filed in my office for a tax deed. The certificate covers property in Lake County Florida described as portions of Section 34 Town 18 South Range 27 East the parcel formerly assessed to S Warren. If the certificate is not redeemed the property will be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse Florida at 11 o clock A M on the first Monday in March 1941 which is March 8.
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State Capitol
Lake County
Holland
R. EB. Berryman
Agnes Elizabeth Berryman
Lake
Florida
Clermont
Martha A. McNeal
Tavares
Fla
Dykes, Lerk
Circuit Court of
A. J. Harnage
D.C
D. BE. Lawrence
County of
State of Florida
Sey
S. R
B&o Acres
S. Warren
Court House
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Schneider’s Creamery
W. J. Whitney
Citrus Winery
W. T. Heron
Mount Dora Lodge
Riley’s Park
Bobby Rees
Florida White House
Orlando, Fla
J. J. West
Nan J. Stuart
J. J. West Realty CO
Homer Morris
Texaco
U. S. Highway 441
Crane Furniture Co
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