Challenging Crime Costs Highlight Chamber Meeting
A speaker urged action to curb crime costs in Florida and across the nation, calling for education of laws, ethical money use, and citizen leadership. The chamber elected four directors for two years and announced a membership drive with President White re-elected for a tenth year.
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Raiford
Chapman
America
Cha
Apman
White
Chamber
Whie
D. F. Crane
Otis Hale
J. M. Smith
Crane
Geo. J. White
A. C. Quixley
Geo. C. Keller
M. W. Simpson
Mr. White
Carl Graves
President White
George J. White
Alfred Rehbaum
T. M. Kramer
Shirley Schonenberger
Carl S. Graves
M. V. Simpson
H. L. Drugg
G. B. Hurlburt
Geo. W. Coffin
H. W. Harlow
David Edgerton
J. J. West
Time marches on as women take the political stage
A long reflection on time and society notes that women increasingly shape news values from chorus girl heiress stories to government roles. It mentions Madame Perkins impeachment talk and broader debates on female political power amid ongoing domestic issues and crime tales.
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Ruppert
Madame Perkins
Nave Ee
Natute
Gov
Women Leaders Featured In Florida Civic Scene And Local Charm
The piece highlights a woman winning election to the council for a second time alongside male chiefs remaining as elders. It spotlights Karl Lehmann at the Orange Festival in Winter Haven, praising his role and the Chamber of Commerce led by President George. The article urges support for the 1939 Chamber membership drive and notes a Java Club gathering with Uncle George sharing news over breakfast.
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Tampa
Winter Haven
Cies
Java
Karl Lehmann
Karl
Lake County
Chamber of Comerce
Pres. George
C. of C
Chamber of Commerce
Air City
Mount Dora
George
Thomp
Ohio
Carls
Blind Institutions Produce Brooms Worth Nearly Million
Preliminary U S Census Bureau figures show that brooms valued at 980 799 were manufactured in U S institutions for the blind during 1937. The report highlights the output and economic role of these facilities.
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United States
U. S
Lampblack Production Surges in United States in 1937
Preliminary reports from the U.S. Bureau indicate that more than 5,000,000 pounds of lampblack were manufactured in the United States in 1937, signaling a strong industrial output.
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United States
U.isus Bureau
Cross State Canal Renewed Push in Washington
Advocates of the Florida Cross State Canal renewed their push after President Roosevelt urged immediate reopening. Senators Pepper and Andrews plan authorization bills while House Speaker Bankhead backs the expenditure as justifiable. A toll plan is seen to cover operating costs and the original investment, excluding interest, as support grows.
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Florida Cross. State Canal
Roosevelt
Washington
Capitol Hill
Senate
House Committee
Claude Pepper
Andrews
Florida
Pepper
Eanwhile
Mansfield
Texas
House Rivers and Harbors Committee
Bankhead
Lake County display draws New England interest in Boston
Thousands of Bostonians view the Lake County exhibit at the National Sportsman in Boston. The Florida display, shipped by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, is praised as the finest Florida exhibit among fifty two, sparking strong interest in Lake County scenery and fishing. One panel features four mounted black bass with fisher details, another panel shows a hand colored map of Dora Canal by George Wooten of Tavares.
Notice of Sale of Tax Certificate in Lake County Florida
J F Fries filed to offer for sale Tax Certificate No 1691 of 1931 for unpaid taxes from 1930 to 1939 on Lots 5 6 Block D Dora Manor Lake County Florida. Sale to highest bidder for cash at the Courthouse door in Tavares on February 18 1939 at 11 am. Dated January 24 1939. Official Seal GEO J Dyes Clerk of Circuit Court.
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Lake
Florida
Dora Manor
Tavares
Geo
J. Dyes
Clerk of Circuit
Fraser
Court House
J. Dykes
Lake County
A. J. Harnage
Lake County Displays Notable Orange Festival Exhibit
Lake County presents a prominent display at the Orange Festival in Winter Haven. County Agent R. E. Norris built a central globe of tangerines spanning three feet, featuring fruit from ten Lake County packing houses. The Lake County Chamber of Commerce funds construction, with supervisor TEM Lown directing exhibit handling and the board of public instruction assisting.
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Lake County
Winter Haven
R. BE. Norris
Lake
Orlando
Oe Rene Houses
Mieten Ak Tee State
Walgreens Department
R. E. Norris
Lown
Lake County Board of Public Instruction
Take Co County Chamber of Commerce
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Beer and ale output tops 55 million barrels in 1937
Preliminary reports from the U S Bureau show U S brewers produced more than 55 million barrels of beer and ale in 1937. The figure reflects a recovering industry as prohibition-era restrictions fade.
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West Realty
Confidentia
JO and
Chihuahuas
Leslie Jackson
George Keller
R. McDonald
Mrs. J Se Ee Attes Een
Villa Dora
Cross State Canal
New Sylvan Shores
H. A. Stein
Telephne
J. Philip Doss
G.M. Hunter
Dragor
Leesburg
OF Flor
Gilbert A
Nodine
C. T.A
Gilbert A. Nodine
Herlong, Jr
A. D
C.t.a
Gilbert A. Nadine
Aie
Lake Mie Florid
Ruth Delacy Garlick
A. S. Herlong, Jr
Thomas H. Coo Ooley
J. C. B. Keonce
Circuit Court of the
Fifth Judicial Circuit
State of
Ner
Barbara Ann Bass
Jacqueline Claire
George Chapelle Burns
Allene Burns
Mount Dora, Florida
Edith Hanaman
Thomas H.cooley
A. H. Brinkman
N. Orange Ave
Florence
Crane Furniture Co
Alexander
T.S. Kennedy Realty Co
Tavares, Florida
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