Fine grove sales noted in Central Florida reports
Malone reports several fine grove deals closed with payments to owners like Oliver Yale Groves Company and Belle Eichelberger while others await finalization. The article notes strong demand for groves and acreage as citrus investment in Central Florida attracts investors despite industry hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ve Yeryvry
Oliver Yale Groves Company
Russell Peeples Grove
Belle Eichelberger
Central Florida
Paul R. Mahony Dies in Bombay World Trade Authority
Paul R. Mahony a leading authority on foreign trade died in Bombay while on his third world tour for Wahl Company where he served as executive vice president of radioma and later as a secret assistant to the president He authored The Export Salesman and many articles and lectured widely including at New York University He lived in Mount Dora since 1931 and was active in civic and professional groups Surviving are his widow Ella Forster a daughter Madelyn Ralph a brother Bert Lay two sisters Mrs James D Petrie and Mrs Edwin A Westervelt and other relatives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York University
School of Commerce
Brooklyn
Belle Harbor Lane
Export Managers Club of
New York
Mount Dora
Sylvan Shores
and County Chambers of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
Yacht Club
Kiwanis
Mount Does
Willie
Ella Forster
Robert Forster
Madelyn Ralph
New York City
Bert Lay
Jamacia
James D. Petrie
Greenwood Lake
N. J
Edwin A. Westervelt
Jersey City
Loving and Bright Capture Inaugural Amateur-Pro Tour Event
Ben Loving and Morton Bright of Daytona won the first Amateur-Pro series tournament at Mount Plymouth with a 65 score. Harry Adams, Cy Young, and Sam Hones shared second with identical scores. Weather and crowd favored a strong field from Central Florida clubs as plans for a new course were discussed at the Central Florida Association meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Loving
Morton Bright
Daytona
Mount
Mae A Pees
Harry Adams
Cyoung
Sammy Sy Hones
Central Florida
E Amasteur
Claes Morton Bright
Cy Young
Central Florida Association
Mount Plymouth
Beautiful Calendar Wins Widespread Praise
Mount Dora Hardware Company distributed a wall calendar to local business houses last week. The calendar features a hillside setter dog with a red humorist touch that has delighted readers and drawn many compliments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Hardware Company
Wao
Three-Wheeling Through Africa At Tourist Club
The Tourist Club will host a Tuesday lecture on Africa with moving pictures. An amazing coast to coast motorcycle journey covered 3800 miles through multiple territories. Jim Wilson and Francis Floor faced near disasters and improvised repairs while filming.
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Africa
Nieria
Eritrea
Rench
Jim m
Francis Floor
Flood
Wilson
National Geographic Magazine
Red Sea
Jim Wilson
Knights of Pythias Install Officers at Mount Dora Lodge
Mount Dora lodge of Knights of Pythias installed officers last week led by Chancellor Commander B C Gillette and Vice Chancellor W J Ferris. New officers include Master of Arms H A Scott and Keeper of Records J R Williamson. Two candidates were made Pages. next week Esquire rank will be conferred on awaiting candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Lodge
B. C. Gillette
W. J. Ferris
Curtis Wise
H. A. Scott
L. C. Greene
Glenn Chapman
Inald Parker
J. R. Williamson
Ronsheim
Ipka Lodge No.stallation
Oystermeee
Dora
Masonic Installation at Mount Dora Lodge Officers Named
Mount Dora Lodge No. 238 F. and A. M. installed officers Thursday evening January 6. Ward S. Sogage presided as Master with M. V. Simp en as Senior Warden. J. W. Jitrewold served as Secretary and C. M. Gudg oie as Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Ward S. Sogage
M. V. Simpen
S. W. Woo ‘Story
J. W
J. Itrewold
Sec’y
C M. Gudgoie
J. M. Smith
Southern College Produces Whimsical Tourist Program
A lively student program presented by Southern College featured choral readings and musical numbers from twenty five performers. selections included The Bells by Poe, The Gypsies, Kipling songs, Macbeth, and Wilde's The Birthday of the Infanta with a varied cast of soloists, duets, and the college orchestra delivering a polished performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ren- Bird Te Ana
Bsateen
Louise Imogen Juiney
Allan Poe
H. Crandall
Carl San
John Vance Cheney
Ton Abbas
Rudyard Kipling
Curtis Frisbie
Katherine Killian
Macbeth
Isabel West
Frances Giles
Louise Wilder
Alpha Chi Omega
Marion Albinson
Jeanne Hart
Infanta
Oscar Wilde
Irma Stockwell
Flagler
Tom Poli Carroll Teeter
Prize Winners At Lake County Fair
Mount Dora took a share of prizes at the Lake County Fair with the community exhibit taking second place. The Home Demonstration Club earned two prizes for potted plants and canned items led by Mrs. H. S. Masten and Mrs. F. F. Finzel. Finzel swept poultry awards for white and dark Cornish games and led Cuban games. In livestock, C. C. Gravlee Jr. won for Angus Keifer, Frank Drake took first and second for Jersey heifer and first for Jersey bull. A full prize list was not received, so some Mount Dora winners may be unlisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Lake County
Home Demonstration Club
H. S. Masten
F. F. Finzel
C. C. Gravlee, Jr
Angus Keifer
Frank Drake
Jersey Heifer
Jersey Bull
Everglades Express Mail Service Connects Washington to Jacksonville
The Post Office Department contracts with Atlantic Coast Line for the crack train The Everglades from Washington to Jacksonville. Mail will connect with south and central Florida trains in Jacksonville at midnight, expediting deliveries through central Florida. The train leaves at 9 20 a m and arrives in Jacksonville 11 50 p m same date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Post Office Department
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
Everglades
Washington
Jacksonville
South
Florida
Ida Tlis
I. Rg
Pastime Club Elects Baldwin President at Donnelly Park
The Pastime Club met in the Donnelly Park clubhouse for its annual gathering and elected C. J. Baldwin as president. Visitors are welcome to join members for games including bridge five hundred pinoche dominos and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnelly Park
C. J. Baldwin
Franklin Park Home Sale and Property Improvements Planned
A notice describes plans to buy a Franklin Park residence at a specified street, with intentions to remodel and make improvements. The owners anticipate moving after completion and state related details about the property and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Park
Ss. Meer
Sapena
Florida grows State farmers markets gain nationwide reach
Florida's Commissioner of Agriculture Mayo led the 1937 expansion of state farmers markets at strategic centers. A creamery at Chipley a cattle market at Tallahassee tobacco market at Live Oak and vegetable markets at Sanford Wauchula Palatka and Palmetto along with an abattoir and storage facilities at Ocala were completed or under construction. The markets linked producers and buyers boosting Florida farming profits nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Agriculture
Florida
Mayo
Stratetic
State Agricultural Board
Chipley
Tallahassee
Live Oak
Sanford
Kiwanis and Chamber Meeting Notes Florida Delegates
Kiwanis met with the Chamber of Commerce Friday night with C. J. Brown as new president. The passing of Kiwanian Paul R. Mahony was announced and a cablegram prepared for Mrs. Mahony. Programs featured songs by Mrs. Colley and readings by Mrs. Tanner. Delegates at the Mid-Winter Conference in New Smyrna numbered 170 from 36 Florida clubs, with E. F. Stumpf reporting a 6 percent net gain and 2,471 members statewide. The Fernandina Club received its charter. Lake Wales led attendance with 95 percent. International Kiwanis officials attending included C. Harold Her, Julius Dingfelder, Newton Lummus, and Karl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Chamber of Commerce
C. J. Brown
Paul R. Mahony
Bombay
India
Resolutions Committee
Mahony
S. C. Colley
A. A. Tanner
Florida
Fernandina Club
J. Ken Williamson
West Palm Beach
Lake Wales Club
Eustis
Clearwater
Marianna
Ft. Pierce
Ocala
International Kiwanis
C. Harold Her
Julius Dingfelder
International Committee
Newton Lummus
Miami
International Committee of Boys and Girls
Karl
Internaional Emittee
First National Reports Most Successful Year
The First National Bank of Mount Dora announced 1937 was among its best years with gains across all major divisions, a higher surplus, and dividends of 1.50 per share. Directors for 1938 include Dickson Fortner Heim Mallory Johnson Waltz West Rehbaum White. Officers elected: J White President Rehbaum VP Heim VP McCown Cashier Banks Asst Cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Ces
George White
White
Robert W. Dickson
J. E. Fortner
L. R. Heim
H. H. Mallory
Wm. J. Johnson
A. J. Waltz
J. J. West
Alfred Rehbaum
Geo. J. White
J. White
J. M. McCown
H. L. Banks
Yacht Club Windsurfing Race With Kite Spinnaker Record
Four yachts— Poise, Comet, Jinx, and Ohio — sailed in light NW airs on Sunday January 9. Poise finished first after a drift to the second buoy, with Jinx close behind. Comet was edged into second by Jinx. All boats exceeded the 45 minute time limit, and Poise’s Kite Spinnaker marks the season’s first use of the sail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodore Edgerton
Poise
Comet
Jinx
Ohio
Central Florida C of C Council to Meet Here
January breakfast of the Central Florida Council of Chambers of Commerce will be in Mount Dora at 8 o clock Tuesday morning January 18. Ralph Bagwell presides. Harry E. Baker discusses a prospective central Florida pulp mill and a World s Fair advertising motorcade plan. Reservations requested by Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Florida
New York
Chamber of Commerce
Sylvan Shores Hotel Welcomes Regional Guests
Recent arrivals at the Sylvan Shores Hotel include Mr. and Mrs. Lepper of Hastingson Hudson N B M W Shibley and wife from Akron Ohio Mr. and Mrs M E Long of Detroit Mich Mr. and Mrs F A Monroe Mrs F Moller of New York City M B Bretschneider with wife and daughter Mrs A Miller of Solon Ohio and Harry Bebb of Canton Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvan Shores Hotel
A. Lepper
Hastingson Hudson
N. B
One Day Cruise to Silver Springs Offered
The Wise Boat Works completed a speed cruiser for six to eight passengers aimed at a same day round trip to Silver Springs. It highlights a new local boating option for an enjoyable day trip, noting the craft’s capacity and intended use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Springs
Wise Boat Works
Tae i. Osc
Juniors Present Annual Play Headed for Eden
The junior class to present Headed for Eden Friday January 21 at 8 00 p m at the Community Building. Seventeen characters with a South Chicago rooming house setting and a police subplot featuring Bob Roberts and Ken Howard. Stage crew includes Donald Thompson Zera Dean Elouise Glass Mildred Bartlett Eleanore Minkley Esther Stevens LaVerne Townsend Helen Driver Billy McCown. Rehearsals ongoing and ticket sales begin this week.
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Eden
Skipworth
Chicago
Kate’ Ohie
Bob Roberts
Ken Howard
Newspa
Rooming House
Henry
Donald Thompson
Zera Dean
Elouise Glass
Mildred Bartlett
Eleanore Minkley
Esther Stevens
LaVerne Townsend
Helen Driver
Billy McCown
Lakeside Inn Welcomes New Arrivals and Opens Guests
Lakeside Inn notes recent arrivals including Col. C. C. Carson and numerous couples and individuals. The Lakeside Trio arrives to perform in Sunday evening concerts at 8 p.m. for guests and visitors. Reports of local fishing success and Mount Dora bowling representative returning to duties are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside Inn
Col
C. C. Carson
John Sterling
J. Alden Sears
Joe MacMorran
Julian Meade
George Livermore
H.A. Baggot
George Farrington
J. N. Y. Clements
S. R. Walker
B. B. Denniston
George P. Lyons
Oakley
Lake Dora
Mr. J
Mount Dora
Cafeteria Supper by Methodist Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church hosts a cafeteria supper on Tuesday January 18 starting at 6 p.m. in the church social rooms serving delicious home cooked foods at reasonable prices. Residents are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church
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Ee Malone
H Malone Groves
Stre
Wahl Company
Loving and
Bright
Knights OF Pythias
Big
Ben’s
Son
Southern College
Frank Brown Latham
Cap
George Hayman
Donald Holt
Merritt Gilman
Paul Nelson Moyerne
Man of
Nathan Mayo
Kiwanis News
Townserd Club
First National Reports
C. OF C. Council
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