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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1936
Page
10
The item notes a proposed cross state canal to match York trade and boost labor, with future activity tied to the York area. It mentions February 22, 1937 as the date for the next annual congress scene.
An ad-like notice promotes Bukets bladder lax with juniper oil and buchu leaves in green tablets. It promises relief from bladder issues and excess acids with a 25 cent test, offering a refund if unsatisfied after four days. Also includes a Florida foreclosure court notice from Lake County dated 1936.
The Estate of William Watt of Lake County Florida notifies all creditors and claimants to present their claims to Hon E M Tally at the Lake County Courthouse Ta Lake County Florida within months from the date of first publication. Claims not presented within the period are barred as provided February 5 1936. Beatrice Jewett and Charles B Beatie Executors of the Will.
Florida oranges outsold California early in the week ending February 21 but heavy late-week shipments pushed prices down except in Boston. California returns topped Florida by 15 cents per box as light California arrivals and abundant Florida consignments shifted the market. Cold weather threatens Florida prices, with grapefruit and tangerines showing losses and midseason orange movement expected to continue northward to Valencia regions.
An incumbent announces his bid for County Commissioner of the County Florida from District Four in the Democratic Primary on June 2 1936. He notes eight years of service and asks for continued support and confidence in his record.
The Lake County Medical Center at Umatilla celebrated its third anniversary with a well equipped hospital, new elevator and ongoing improvements. Lectures highlighted county progress, noting growth from twelve to thirty two beds, 1650 patient admissions, over 1900 treatments, and $4000 in charity work alongside county and city funding. The event honored Miss Anna Efta and featured speakers including Dr. M. M. Hannum.
Robert W. Hudgens, new director of Region VI Resettlement Administration, argues the program should base aid on a family’s ability to succeed rather than present need. He cites over 100,000 southern families facing exhausted land and outlines moving some to recreation, grazing, forestry, and rental farms with rehabilitation loans to foster self support.
Florida Citrus Commission launches two week radio campaign across nineteen stations in sixteen cities urging use of grapefruit and oranges to combat influenza and pneumonia. Dr. Kellogg endorses citrus as aiding resistance while northern states face winter outbreaks and Illinois reports 456 pneumonia cases.
Lake County towns including Fruitland Park Leesburg Astatula and Mount Dora push toward membership goals as Grand Island Montverde Yalaha and others hit 100 percent or higher. Lake County Chamber offers Regular Contributing and Sustaining memberships with dues of 1 5 and 12 50 respectively.
Glenn L. Chapman thanks friends for cards and flowers received during illness in a brief note of gratitude.
The Hubbard family and friends express gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown during their bereavement. Mrs. Hubbard, Mrs. Zell, Mrs. Howell, and Violetta Downs acknowledge the support received.
Chicago expert E J Meinhardi will visit the Angebilt Hotel Orlando Florida on Monday March 2 from 10 00 am to 4 00 pm and 6 00 pm to 8 00 pm. Men only invited. Demonstration no charge. Only white people admitted.
Public Hearing On Waterways Improvement features Capt Levy confirming lake levels would stay unchanged, easing fears about a canal. P C Gorman of Leesburg Chamber backs the project, Arthur Newett notes historic waterways use and urges deep water for a potential factory relocation to Leesburg.
Observations from Medina County Gazette recount an unusually sunless December and January in northern Ohio. Cleveland records show only about 30 hours of sun in December and 20 hours by January 19, with sunshine well below normal.
Lake county centers on basketball as Central Florida Conference games roll Friday February 28 through Saturday night at multiple towns including Eustis Groveland Clermont Um tilla Mount Dora Apopka Winter Park and Tavares. District No 5 tournament comes to Tavares March 6 and 7 with 23 teams across Lake Orange Volusia Seminole and Flagler eligible and 16 to 18 teams expected to compete. An active local committee led by Paul F Colbert oversees plans and details.
Foresters convene to compare fire protection methods for national woods, with Spokane meeting expected to yield practical results. Experts estimate fires burned $47,000,000 in forest assets across the South from 1931 to 1934, incendiaries causing 40 percent of 1934 blazes, smokers 14.5 percent, debris burners 12 percent, campers 5 percent, lumbermen 1.7 percent, and lightning 0.8 percent.
The Clermont team hosts the Vikings at Donnelly Park at 8 p.m. with a key city league matchup on the schedule.
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