Florida tourism traffic study fuels statewide ad plan
A U S Bureau of Public Roads and Florida study, at Governor Shultz’s request, outlines that 515 000 tourist laden autos entered Florida with 71 persons per vehicle. It tracks origin by region, duration, and spending plus cargo traffic and aims to guide highway development and promote the state’s sun and climate.
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Bureau of Public Roads
U. S
Shultz
Jacksonville
Grassfield
Florida
Gulf
Thomas H. Donald
U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
J. H. Dowling
Chester B. Treadway
State Road Department
Alabama
Georgia
Kentucky
Tennessee
West Virginia
Michigan
Indiana
Ohio
New York
Pennsylvania
New England
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Lower Central West
Upper Central West
Iowa
Nebraska
Dakotas
Utah
Far West
Far Northwest
Seaeags
New FHA Rules Beneficial Says Hathaway
Federal Housing Administration announces new rules lowering mortgage costs with a five percent cap on all insured home loans and a half percent annual insurance premium across all classes. Director Hathaway says simplified procedures will boost mortgage insurance volume and credits for prior premiums will apply.
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Hathaway
Dr. Hathaway
Federal Housing Administration
Council Debates One-Meter Power Meter and Revised Rates
Council discusses switching to a single meter for electricity and a new rate schedule with 15 KWH at 10 cents. They plan to study the proposal further at an July 19 adjourned meeting where the tentative budget will be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Charles Stokley
The Cowboy Millionaire and Roaring West at Mount Dora Theatre
At The TheatreSaturday July 6 Mount Dora shows George OBrien in The Cowboy Millionaire a tale of a rich con man roaming from plains to New York. Buck Jones debuts The Roaring West serial. Sunday Monday presents Shirley Temple in Our Little Girl with Rosemary Ames Lyle Talbot and Joel McCrea. Also Universal News Charlie Chase. Matinees announced. Great God Gold next week.
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George O'Brien
Mount Dora
New York
West
Plains
Buck Jones
Shirley Temple
Rosemary Ames
Lyle Talbot
Joel McCrea
Universal News
Charlie Chase
Martha Slee
Great God Gold
Bondar Oerns
Marietta
California Tax Incomes Not So Advantageous
Florida officials study California tax shift as context for state policy. Grassfield notes California signed a 20 million dollar biennial income tax law retroactive to January 1, applying rates from 1 to 15 percent on individuals earning above 1000 and couples above 2500, part of a 272 million dollar biennial budget. Nevada attracts residents as California tax burdens rise. Florida population growth cited at 21.4 percent per decade.
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Florida
R. G. Grasfield
California
Grassfield
Nevada
Mr. Grassfield
New Ownership and Management for The Blue Bird
The Blue Bird restaurant reopens under new ownership with Ivan Parker purchasing the business and appointing Moran formerly of Sanford as manager. Moran, Parker’s cousin, brings restaurant experience promising good food and service as plans to attract locals and visitors. Mr Kokeh, a Mount Dora resident since boyhood, will help operate the Blue Bird as a first class local amenity.
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Blue Bird
Ivan Parker
Moran
Sanford
Parker
Kokeh
Mount Dora
Spa
Ta. Ao
Alec
Kiwanis hears talk on Cross State Canal effect on Florida water
Kiwanis met in July with Mr. A P Michael of Orlando presenting a talk on a proposed sea level cross state canal. He explained impacts on Ocala limestone groundwater, salt intrusion, and Florida springs, warning against rushing the project without full geological data. Guests included J J West and Kiwanian Harris. J E Fortner won the attendance prize.
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Kiwanis
Sao Koonce
A. P. Michael
Orlando
Cross State Canal
Michael
Smad Tel Acn
Florida Peninsula
Ocala
Tampa
Paine
Praiie
Ganesville
St. Petersburg
St. Augustine
J. J. West
Mount Dora
Kiwanian Harris
Eustis
J. E. Fortner
George Keller
Wm. J. Johnson
E. M. Wentworth
H. W. Harlow
Dr. G. A. Richardson
A. J. Waltz
Paul R. Mahony
George J. White
Geo.c. Keller
W. L. Story
Montverde Grapes In Demand At Local Vineyards
Montverde vineyards report busy harvest days with Dr. Dickson shipping grapes in standard baskets for motor trips and picnics. Pure juice is offered ready for jelly or grape juice drinks, along with grape seconds for jams, while first grade fruit remains most attractive.
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Montverde
Dickson
New Mail Schedule Effective June 24 1935
Outgoing mail to Sanford closes 9 15 a m Hoong 5 mail from Leesburg due 9 45 a Outgattie mail to Leesburg closes 930 ar mail from Sanford due oR ell ih ehindlay
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Sanford
Hoong
Leesburg
Florida Vacation State Promoted in 1935 Building Survey
The June Journal issue highlights Florida as a year round vacation state with a 1935 building survey showing Florida sales totaling 18,831,284 across cities. It notes past comparisons to 1930 and 1925 figures, stresses FHA loan options and large lots, and cites Homestead Exemption as tax relief, plus Governor Shultz inviting readers to spend summer in Florida.
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Florida
Roulre
The
Journal
Shultz
Pine Crest lake front lots progress on hillside development
Pine Crest development progresses along Lake Gertrude to Overlook Drive with 450 foot deep lots. Charles Edgerton funds the project led by engineer James Stout and L. J. Crawdy overseeing Zera Giles house. Construction targets mid July completion and sites include the north end and a central lot with 150 foot lake frontage.
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Pine Crest
Lake Gertrude
Overlook Drive
Sylvan Drive
Lake Front
Avalon Way
Sylvan Shores
Charles Edgerton
James Stout
Zera Giles
L. J. Crawdy
Stout
S. C. Peacock
Free Matinee For Children At Mount Dora Theatre
The Mount Dora Theatre offers a free Saturday morning matinee at 10 30 showing the first chapter of the new Buck Jones serial The Roaring West and a comedy. All children are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Theatre
Buck Jones
Back On The Job After Scaffold Fall At Pine Crest
J M Thompson, working on the Giles home at Pine Crest, is back on the job with one arm in a sling after slipping from scaffolding last Thursday. He suffered a slight fracture of the upper jaw and a fracture of the left arm, treated by Drs Wood and Hannum following X rays. Thompson is improving and continues to work.
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Giles
Pine Crest
Lake County Chamber of Commerce urged revival
Lake County officials and civic leaders urged immediate revival of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. A July 15 meeting with county commissioners is planned to seek millage funds for an active countywide chamber to boost development and advertise local towns.
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Lake County
Billavern
Tavares
Roumillatoeal
Biltavern
Harry Johnson
Chamber of Commerce
W. M., Kennedy
Karl Lehmann
Seminole County Chamber of Commerce
Orange County Chamber
Willis Powell
Lehmann
Florida
Mr. Lehmann
Carl Dann
New York
Chicago
United States
Rivera
Florida Peninsula
Gulf
Miami Beach
Winter Park
Central Florida
Sanford
Seminole County
Leesburgh
Orange County
Marion County
Seminole
Orange
Marion
Lake
County Chamber of Commerce
Organiza Logon
Mount Dora
Eustis
Washington
Leesburg
Clermont
Montverde
Umatilla
J. C. B. Koonce
Owens and
Hethcox
Woas
Johnson
Chamber
Local bowler on prize winning team in Canada
Mr. A. G. Moss spending summer at Port Stanley helped his team win third prize in the Scotch doubles tournament. Each member received a silver basket after close scores. About 40 bowlers from Port Stanley London St Thomas and nearby towns competed. Moss belongs to Mount Dora and Port Stanley Bowling Clubs.
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A. G. Moss
Port Stanley
Canada
London
St. Thomas
Moss
Mount Dora
Father Seeks Family’s Enjoyment From New Car
A man wants his new car to provide the rest of the family with happiness and shared outings. He hopes the vehicle becomes a source of family time and practical comfort.
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FHA
Council
Kiwanis News
Pine Crest Lake Front
PR Og
Theberville
Barberville
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