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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1936
Page
7
Yearwood notes citrus by products extend value beyond juice as rind pulp and seeds yield confections syrups and wines. Winter Haven station shows brandy from juice and other products like marmalades canned juices and flavors, with hog feed potential from seeds.
One of the state’s largest cattle shows will be staged at the Florida Fair in Tampa from February 4 to 15, attracting breeders and buyers from across the region.
The Zellwood PTA announces twenty new members as the membership committee celebrates success. Mrs Henry Goolsby leads the evening program on Safety with a short skit by Vera Lyon Margaret Bell and Everett McWhorter. A committee led by L B Vincent will pursue playground equipment and plans a program by Norman Beasley and his Cracker Jacks on Friday January 24. The meeting closed with group singing led by Lucy Mac Donald. community singing will occur the second and fourth Tuesdays each month.
Winter Vanderla field of 125 trapshooters was in prospect for the Eustis Winter Vanderbilt largest amateur event in the south announced by A D Miller club president. Duplicate trophies will be awarded in each class with field divided into three classes for most events. The 200 target Open at 16 yards opens Wednesday followed by Mid Winter Thursday and Double Championship Friday. The handicap championship Friday afternoon carries 200 added money with 100 to the winner. Noted shooter Joe Heistand, Pinehurst winner, is among entrants.
Florida poultrymen are reminded that healthy newly hatched chicks predict good profits. N R Mehrhof the Extension Poultryman notes chick care, feeding, and vaccination impact fardability. He urges farmers to monitor hatchery quality, housing, and sanitation to protect revenue and flock health.
January 28 at Mount County Building the New Smyrna Trio performs for Lakeside readers. January 29 31 Eustis Gun Club hosts Winter Vandalia. January 30 Lake County Country Club events at Leesburg and Silver Lake. Proceeds benefit Harry Anna Home and Warm Springs Foundation. February 4 Mount Dora hosts a music revue. February 4 15 Tampa hosts the State Fair. Lake County on display shows local interest venues.
Three solid carloads of Sea Island cotton, the largest amount in years, were shipped from Trenton. 116 bales were bought by a single firm at a satisfactory price. The cotton came from Alachua and Gilchrist counties using Sea Island seed controlled by the Cotton Office of Agriculture. The Florida Agricultural Experiment Extension Service and USDA aided in seed purity, distribution, planting, and cultivation.
Walton B. Hunter city clerk was elected secretary of the Tavares Chamber of Commerce at a meeting attended by 19 workers. The Hunter Building opposite the county courthouse was established as the chamber offices. Other officers named are Carl Roumillat president Mrs C B Treadway vice president and directors Garfield Evans J O Kroft Mrs G A Gallive F F Wooten Dr A C Stubbs Hiram Hux Alvin Inman.
The revived New Deal American Fair runs January 28 to February 1 in DeLand with emphasis on horticulture agriculture and education plus entertainment. Children’s Day marks January 28, with Lucky Teter and his Hell Drivers. auto races February 1 and events include horse races skeet shooting an aviation circus and nightly fireworks. Better Housing displays under federal direction highlighted.
County agricultural programs councils will be set up in South Florida within the next weeks. A P Spencer vice-director of the State Agricultural Extension Service announced. Meetings outlining the plan were held in Orlando and Arcadia with county and demonstration agents. Similar councils are being organized in Northwest Florida. The councils will include leading farmers and farm women and others interested in developing agriculture. They will advise agents on farm and home programs emphasizing balanced production and soil conservation, considering present and future needs.
The Anti-Smuggling Act requires undocumented Florida motor boats with V-numbers to be renumbered starting 18A1 assigned by the Tampa Collector of Customs. New numbers must be at least three inches on the bow and the certificate carried aboard. Penalties apply for failure to display numbers or carry certificates, with intensified enforcement beginning April 1 1936.
Wrecking of the old school at Sorrento is complete and preliminary work for the new brick veneer school under WPA is underway. County surveyor W W Gillespie reports drawings and specifications are finished and turned over to the school board and WPA supervisor.
More than 2,000 cash prizes from 50 cents to 10 dollars will honor and display handiwork at Central Florida from the 18th to the 23rd. Four women will supervise departments including needle work under Mrs. Nellie W. Taylor and antiques under Miss Alta Wright.
The Tavares Woman's Club cleared 106.06 from its Lake County Fair and Poultry Show lunch stand. Chairwoman Mrs. J. F. Lacey led the booth committee, with Mrs. S. C. Cooley and Mrs. E. M. Talley assisting, along with a larger list of workers. Cards promoting President Roosevelt's birthday (January 30) quote group action to boost county unity, per Lake County Chamber of Commerce president Harry P. Johnson.
Raiford State Prison Superintendent L F Chapman will speak at the Montverde Community Church Sunday morning January 26 at 11 o'clock. He is recognized as a leading Florida public speaker and this marks his first Lake County appearance. The public is invited.
Citizens Bank of Clermont reports deposits grew from 150 932 74 on January 1 1935 to 291 891 15 by December 31 1935. President Harry K Stokes notes 221 262 in cash on hand and 15 000 in government bonds and convertible securities, making the bank about 80 percent liquid. A farm building is no more durable than its roof.
Boy Scouts of Tavares Troop last week conducted a campaign to remove all outdated posters from streets. They searched the community, pulling old notices from trees and light poles and clearing the common areas.
Mt Plymouth reports winter arrivals with Walter Dunn overseeing noon announcements. Nine arrivals total from multiple states Georgia New York South Carolina Ohio with farmers in Columbia district noting Florida and Southern states. Credit Administration report to State Agricultural Extension Service cites 86 50 cents paid on matured farm mortgage loans up to November 30 1935.
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