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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1936
Page
10
The Mount Dora and Lake County Chamber of Commerce outlines a busy year of recruitment, advertising, and local projects. Officials announce membership goals, annual drives, and expansive promotion through signs, newsletters, and partnerships with area clubs and public bodies.
Whistling Willie Williams, the Sanford celery stripper and recent Major Bowes contestant, cannot tend his janitor duties at the Florida exhibit in Rockefeller Center New York due to his radio debut obligations as Earl Brown notes.
Deland C of C officials invite Tourist Club members and friends to a big Tourist Day in central Florida. The program includes Miss Rutz recounting the Passion Play at Oberammergau, plus a concert by Herbert Petrie and the White Hussars with varied instrumental solos and vocal numbers. Mount Dora praises the group’s high music quality.
The Lake County Home Demonstration Council meets January 23 at the club kitchen in Tavares for its regular session. Miss Virginia P. Moore from Tallahassee and Miss Lucy B. Settle will be featured speakers. A new kitchen heater improves comfort and a covered dish luncheon will follow. Gertrude Kurtz, secretary.
A list of honor students by grade shows percent of class honor rolls at 42 in first grade 29 in second 25 in third 25 in fourth 24 in fifth and 27 in sixth with names including Sue Bond Betty Cooley and others. The piece also mentions horse show enthusiasts at the State Fair February 4 to 15.
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce sent representatives Miss Shirley Schonenberger, secretary, and Mrs. George Keller to the council meeting. A photo by George Lamoreux captured the indoor group as rain prevented the planned outdoor shot. Citrus fruits adorned the long table forming an H shaped display, including derosa lemons which vanished quickly as guests took portions.
The Lake County Fair Association expresses gratitude to the packing houses that supported the citrus exhibit which won last year's blue ribbon in Tampa. Sponsors include Lake Region Packing Association Tavares Vaughn Griffin Packing Co Howey Clermont Citrus Growers Association and others across Lake County including Leesburg Mount Dora Eustis Umatilla and Umatilla Citrus Growers Association. Clifford R Hiatt is noted as agent and secretary-manager.
Lake County writes up a busy slate with events in Montverde Mount Dora Eustis and Tampa. Highlights include Karl Lehmanns Lake County Press Association supper on Monday January 20 and the Hanscom Players performing Big Hearted Hea rt on Tuesday January 21 at Mount Dora Auditorium. The New Smyrna Trio appears January 28 at Mount Dora Auditorium followed by Winter Vandalia January 29 to 31 in Eustis. A Waterways cruise and conference is planned February 21 to 22 with location to be decided. The Lake County exhibit at the State Fair in Tampa runs February 4 to 15 with first prize winning display shown twice.
Florida citrus growers forecast an early bloom with warm weather possibly starting in January. Orlando veteran R. B. Woolfolk says trees show unusually favorable conditions and expects a larger quality crop. He notes Parson Brown and early oranges would bloom around January 15 to February 15 with grapefruit and tangerines soon after.
Notice is hereby given that teachers examinations are scheduled or announced. Details regarding dates locations and eligibility appear in the official notice. Readers should seek the complete bulletin for exact requirements and deadlines.
In Tavares the high school schedules a writing session on February 6 7 and 8 with Thursday morning February 6 as the start. D H Waste city superintendent of Tavares Florida provides guidance and contact details for participants and observers.
Bernice West Gratz files a Florida divorce suit against Charles Murray Gratz of Phi Gamma Delta Club 106 West 56th Street New York NY. Court in Lake County Florida orders service by publication in Mount Dora Topic for four weeks beginning February 1936.
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