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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1936
Page
1
The fragment reflects a baseball brief by Gene Downs with uncertain wording about a schedule. It hints at upcoming games or a schedule change but lacks clear teams, dates, or outcomes to confirm specifics.
Florida citrus shippers seek an 18 cent per 100 pounds reduction below emergency rates to inland markets. The Florida Growers and Shippers League pushed the plan through conferences with the Citrus Commission and Governor Sholtz, aiming to better distribute fruit to Midwest and Atlantic markets and relieve Eastern seaboard congestion. The proposal would cut rates to about 16.2 cents per box versus standard levels, with northern railroads to approve the adjustment for next season.
Colin English expresses gratitude for support received in the primary election for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. He notes using newspapers as his sole paid advertising channel and extends thanks to voters in Mount Dora and Lake County.
Stetson University reports record enrollment for the fourth summer session as Miss Olga Bowen, registrar, cites 29 of Florida's 67 counties and 17 of the 48 states represented. Central Florida leads with the largest delegation, Volusia with 102 pupils, while each of the adjacent regions west and southeast, Seminole and Orange counties contribute over 20 students.
After the election the Association for Removing Candidates Pictures from the Roadsides calls for prompt removal of all campaign images. Officials urged volunteers to collect signs and replace them with neutral notices. The effort focuses on keeping roadways clear and preserving civic spaces.
Horace Smith led a talk on key C of C issues at the council session noting conventions sponsorships and fund solicitation as essential topics. Attendees from Lake County and nearby C of C chapters discussed funding self sustaining events and the need for proper permit requirements to curb outside solicitations. Local entertainment by Miss Lawler and a Kissimmee musician provided light relief as Daytona Beach plans for a July breakfast were floated.
The Federal Theatre Company's Ten Nights in a Bar Room drew a large Jacksonville audience at Tavares high school, beating prior home city records. Sponsored by the Tavares American Legion, the show earned praise from Legion officials and Lake and Orange counties for effective advertising and inter community cooperation. Commander Mare and chairman Lynch reported strong media, church, radio, service club, and theater support, with producer Sebree and director Camp predicting more WPA Theatre events in the region.
Wise Boat Works in Mount A is preparing a busy season with numerous boats under construction including special orders. The shop, run by Mr. Wise and his sons, has experience from Minnesota and Florida and uses high quality materials to build craft from rowboats to cabin cruisers.
Mount Dora girls and young women show interest in forming a diamondball team and are asked to contact Miss Shirley Schonenberger or Miss Mary Joyce Moorhead to join or organize.
Four year old Henry Howard Hayes nearly drowned in Lake Dora on Saturday. In a row boat with older children he fell overboard about fifty feet from shore. Orion Hollon spotted the distress from the bank, swam out to reach the boy, and brought him to safety.
The A C Quixley Realty Company reports two residence property sales in Lake County. The Nadine Estate cottage in Alta Vista Subdivision Mount Dora is sold to Mr and Mrs R R Boyd of Tavares. The Eustis residence of the Charles Keith Estate is sold to Thos A Conway an attorney of Elyria Ohio.
The Mount Dora Townsend Club No.1 holds its next regular meeting in the Municipal Auditorium on Monday evening July 6 at 8 o'clock.
State Safety Director Asher Frank appeals to all motorists in Florida to celebrate Independence Day safely. He urges family outings with return home alive and warns parents to supervise fireworks. Last year three deaths occurred, and officials hope for no accidents this year.
Gasoline dealers in Lake County protest higher prices to Lake County dealers than neighboring counties. Mount Dora and Zellwood dealers report losses as cost differentials trigger cross county buying. Local efforts seek adjustment as district and district agents defer to higher authorities while Kimball Garage sets 17 cents cash price in protest.
Bayard Roberts Jr. of Lake County earned the best all around boy in camp and best squad leader awards at Camp McQuarrie near Astor Park Florida. The 4 H camp for 88 boys from Lake Orange Marion and Seminole counties features 10 cabins a mess hall and daily schedules including swimming classes life saving citrus and record keeping.
Mr and Mrs George Malone and Sonny together with Miss Lillian Bilyeu leave July 1 for a two month western trip camping in a trailer. They plan Yellowstone and Glacier National Park visits then stop at the Texas Centennial Exposition on the return path and expect to be home in early September. Mr and Mrs Wadleigh will occupy the Malone home during the summer. The secret of a long life summed up in a word is moderation.
Lake County Chamber of Commerce is described as the largest in Florida after six months of revival. Leaders Harry P. Johnson Col C E Lester and O W Smith are praised for debt repayment reorganization and growth. Clermont and Umatilla push toward the goal with memberships. Mount Dora shows the largest county membership.
The Woman's Club placed three trash cans on the streets with three more to come soon to curb litter. The effort aims for a cleaner safer town as banana peels and slick litter are hazards avoided by proper disposal. Boy Scouts joined in support, urging all ages to practice civic responsibility and teach children to do the same in Mount Dora.
Port St. Joe prepares for a new $7.5 million paper mill with incorporation papers filed in Pensacola. Edward Ball of Armours Securities announced the plant will run within 60 days with engineers on site. plans include newsprint production from Southern pine pulp once research confirms feasibility. City upgrades, water and sewer improvements, and paving are planned to support the mill’s anticipated population growth.
A Virginia home demonstration agent shares a temperate guide from The Progressive Farmer. The verse blends values like Friendship Thoughtfulness Tenderness Loyalty Faith Hope and daily gaiety to cultivate a cheerful home atmosphere.
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