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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1937

Page

8

Growers Urged to Verify Buyers Credit Under Bond Act

Lawrence Gentile of Tree-Gold Cooperative Growers warns growers not to rely on Bond and License Act protection alone. He notes the act raises bond minimum to 500 and maximum to 10000, while cash bonds may undermine buyer protection. Gentile urges growers to investigate buyers’ credit and character like in real estate, and mentions availability of Texas Citrus Marketing Agreement copies from his Orlando office. Moisture is generally favorable. bloom and growth reports vary by area with Mealy bug and rust mite present but controlled.

Florida Lawrence Gentile Tree-Gold Wekly Texas Orlando Altho Mare Ahh

Governor's Plum and Andrew Jackson in Florida History

The Governor's Plum is discussed as a tropical fruit suited for ornamental hedges in Florida. The article recounts Andrew Jackson as the first American governor of Florida in 1821, noting his campaigns in West Florida and against the British, including battles in 1814 and 1818 and the capture of Pensacola before resigning as Florida governor to return to Tennessee and later become U.S. president.

Florida Andrew Jackson West Florida Newccas Bicvita Iles Pensacola Tennessee United States

MRS ELIZABETH M WOOLWORTH DIES IN WATERTOWN AT 77

Elizabeth M Woolworth 77 of Watertown New York and winter visitor to Mount Dora died Sunday June 27 at home after brief illness cause heart disease Born June 8 1860 in Deer River daughter of Gilbert E and Mary E White Woolworth member of pioneer Lewis county family Came to Watertown in 1865 educated locally class of 1878 at Watertown High School Survived by an uncle two nieces a nephew two grandnieces and a great grandniece Funeral was held Tuesday at 4 pm at the home with Rev Dr Harry Westbrook Reed officiating Burial in Brookside cemetery

Elizabeth M. Woolworth Watertown N. Y Mount Dora Miss Woolworth Deer River Gilbert E Mary E. White Woolworth Lewis County Woolworth Israel White Blossvale Elizabeth S. Woolworth Frederick E. Knapp Maj Gilbert S. Woolworth Fort Sill Okla Bernard Szold New Orleans Ann C. Woolworth Stefanie Szold All Saints Universalist Church Mission Circle The Church House of the Good Samaritan Harry Westbrook Reed All Souls Universalist Church Brookside Cemetery

Palatka Seaport Remark by State Chamber of Commerce

The State Chamber notes Palatka on the St Johns River as a seaport once Jacksonville was Cowford, while Greater Miami ranks behind New York City in passenger entries from foreign lands.

Palatka St. Johns River Jacksonville Cowford State Chamber of Commerce Greater Miami New York City

St Augustine Record Publishes Splendid Restoration Edition

The St Augustine Record rolled out a six seventy four page Restoration Edition highlighting Florida and St Augustine history from Ponce de Leon to 1868 plus civic plans for restoration. Sections showcase historic timelines rotogravure images agriculture and a final comic section. Copies are being distributed nationwide to spur national interest in the Restoration Program for the city.

St. Augustine Amelia Earhart Florida Ponce de Leon Menendez Drake Oglethorpe Flo John Hancock Samuel Adams Flagler FNS

Florida Alligators Popular in Trades at Scout Jamoree

Florida scouts at the National Jamboree established the alligator as a valuable trading item. Trade began with one gator for various curios and rose to 30 horned toads, with Florida boys controlling the market and Lake County’s Lee French among active traders.

Washington Florida Sunshine State Lake County Lee French

Chewing Gum Champs Visit Florida Exhibit

Ohio youths win gum stretching contests at the Great Lakes Exposition in Cleveland. Genevieve Reilly stretches 29 inches in the ladies division while Enoch Bartoszewicz pulls 30 inches in a noted display. Both receive a Florida tour and orange sherbet.

Ohio Cleveland Florida Florida Manor House Genevieve Reilly Florida Gardens Enoch Bartoszewicz Genevieve Enoch

Best All Round Boy Elected in Camp McQuarrie

Joe Busby a 4H Club boy from Tavares was chosen best all round boy at Camp McQuarrie after a recent ballot by attendees from four counties. The award reflects credit on the 4H club and its members.

Joe Busby Tavares Camp McQuarrie

Vacancies in Marine Corps Headquarters Savannah Ga

The Marine Corps offers education athletics and travel opportunities. Young men 18 to 25 who pass tests may be stationed aboard ships or at bases in the United States or abroad and may receive technical schooling in aviation radio and more. Information can be obtained at the Savannah Recruiting Station. Captain Small announced.

Savannah Marine Corps United States Corps Marine Corps Institute Small

State Legion Commander to Visit Lake County Event

Commander Harkins of Greenwood Florida will visit Lake County on Wednesday July 21 hosting the Eustis Post Auxiliary and Legion members. W J Sneed of Orlando will be an honor guest with six American posts expected at Wildwood. A buffet supper at the Eustis Post and Auxiliary Home will follow, described as the outstanding event of the year.

Harkins Greenwood Fla Lake County Wednesda Eustis Legion Wildwood Eustis Post

Paisley Boy Tom Carroll Shines In 4-H and Radio

Tom Carroll of Paisley emerges as a top 4-H member in Lake County for his club work and athletic feats. He broadcasts regularly from WDBO Orlando and has set state records in the 40 yard and 50 yard dash in swimming. Brads Collins of Umatilla won other events, with Lake County boys sweeping Short Course swimming records for two straight years.

Tom Carroll Paisley Lake County DeLand WDBO Orlando Brads Collins Umatilla

Lake County Amateur Contest Seeks Entrants

Lake County will take part in the Amateur Contest sponsored by the Orlando Junior Chamber of Commerce on Monday noon August 23. A Lake County program of more than eight acts, three minutes each, will be performed at the luncheon and broadcast over WDBO. top two acts move on to compete with other Central Florida counties at the Beacham Theatre. The overall winner earns a free all expenses paid trip to the Great Lakes Exposition in Cleveland, Ohio.

Lake County Orlando Florida Beacham Theatre Cleveland Ohio

Notice of Tax Certificate Sale in Lake County Florida

Daisy Gilbert has filed a request to offer for sale the tax certificate listed below for cash to the highest bidder. The sale covers unpaid state and county taxes on Lots 12 and 18, Block 136, J.P. Donnelly's Subdivision, Mount Dora, Lake County, Florida.

Daisy Gilbert Lake State of Florida J.P. Donnelly Mount Dora

Taxes to be sold at public auction in Tavares

State and County taxes for 1931 to 1937 will be offered for sale for cash at the Court House door in Tavares on July 26 at 11 oclock A M. 1937. Official seal GEO J YKES Clerk of Circuit Court Jane County Florida. By A J Harnage Deputy. 27-3te

Court House Tavares Geo J. Ykes, Clery Circuit Court Jane, County Florida A. J. Harnage Lake Mountain View J. Dykes Lake County D. C

Notice to Contractors for Lakeside Park Club House Alteration

Mount Dora Town Council invites sealed bids for alteration and extension of the Lakeside Park Club House. Special meeting July 16 at 7 30 P M. Bids due July 16 by 5 P M. Improvements complete by October 1. Bond required. Max bid accepted $1 000. Council may accept or reject bids. Wm J Johnson town clerk.

Mount Dora Lakeside Park Wm. J. Johnson

Notice to Creditors in Thyng Estate in Lake County Florida

A probate notice directs all creditors and claimants of Joseph D Thyng deceased to present claims to Judge A B Herlong Jr in Lake County Florida within twelve months from July 1 1938. Claims must be sworn as required by law. Dated July 1 1938.

Joseph D. Thyng Herlong, Jr Lake County Florida Tavares

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Holbibe Fut Nate Madagascar Lareon Jenkins Dég Fido Florida Telephone Corporation ST. Augustine Record Splendid Restoration Edition State Legion Paisley Boy Lake County Amateurs Gilbert E. Woods P. O Ie Health Insurance Southern Drug Co Florence Rehbaum & Crane Lloyd Atkins
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