Investigation Shows Money Due Mount Dora From County
The article reports a proposed adjustment of county road funds owed to Mount Dora. Mayor Sherman and City Attorney Cooley investigated ten years of allocations and seek back dues, plus potential future returns from the road tax. A funeral notice for Edward A. Bennett follows, listing his death at 76 and survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Newhall
Mount Dora
Cooley
Highland Street
Sherman
Board of County Commissioners
Dora
Florida
Edward A. Bennett
Rehbaum
J. H. Elder
Methodist Church
Bennett
Tangerine
Worcester
Mass
F. & A. M. Lodge
Odd Fellows
Truchon
Massachusetts
Lake County Eyes Tax Reductions Under New Laws
Governor Carlton’s figures show Lake County could gain 172702 next year under new tax laws. County commissioners plan July 17 meetings to set district millage. Potential 11.9 mill reduction hinges on bond and road funds, gas tax allocations, and school aids totaling about 235213 in anticipated benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton
Lake County
Lake
Pioneer citizen M. M. Smith dies in Winter Park
M. M. Smith, president of the Florida Automobile Association and first chairman of the Florida State Road Department, longtime Orange County School Board member, dies suddenly at his Winter Park home on Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vickea
Atky
M.M. Smith
Flvida Automobile Association
Florida State Road Department
Orange County School Board
Orange County
Winter Park
Growers Hold Special Meet Monday Night
Lake County Growers Protective League directors completed organization under the new constitution and by laws. President R P Burton to appoint four executive committee members. Burton elected director, R M Shearer heads state wide group, Pine Castle. Meetings planned monthly. reports show progress against fruit fly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Clearing House
Rollins Plans Concentration Shift In Study Pace
Rollins announces a new study plan to stress concentration next year. Most courses will meet five times weekly, with students registering for three five hour courses to finish core requirements by the SOPH year and pursue junior and senior year interests. The college highlights a strong education department and expanded practice teaching under Professor James M. Glass, a noted junior high authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollins
Coopera
Educational Survey Commission
James “M. Glass
Thes Junior ‘High
Tax Board to Meet at Court House in Ta vare Florida
The Lake County Delinquent Tax Board will hold a meeting at the Court House in Tavares Florida on Friday July 10 at ten a m for considering written applications to adjust delinquent taxes. Thereafter monthly meetings will be held by the board to consider other surtax exceptions that may arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Delinquent Tax ‘Board
Court House
Tavares
Florida
Heath urges Florida growth at Fond du Lac Kiwanis talk
Frank H. Heath secretary of Mt. Dora Florida Chamber of Commerce and former Fond du Lac newspaperman spoke to the Fond du Lac Kiwanis at Castle Hall. He praised Florida’s opportunities noting population splits between seekers of sunshine and wealth and described the state as a promising, rapidly developing region with vast untapped resources. Heath and his family plan to return to Mount Dora in August.
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Frank Heath
Florida
Fond du Lac
Frank H. Heath
Mt. Dora
Mehner
North Woods
Heath
Mt. Dora Kiwanis Club
America
Union
Navy Recruits Sought Under Selective Monthly Quota
A Navy Recruiting Station in Orlando reports the Navy remains open for summer enlistments. Applicants are screened under a selective monthly quota and may return home while final enlistment papers are completed. Grammar and high school graduates have strong chances for trade school programs in health, roads, radio, and related fields.
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Navy
Sams
Orlando
Heseath
State Chamber to Convene District Conference in Orlando
The Florida State Chamber of Commerce will hold the first district conference in Orlando on Thursday July 18. The event covers the third district with attendees from numerous counties and will address topics from the Mediterranean fruit fly to agricultural and manufacturing development. A four day Gainesville course for chamber secretaries is planned, with costs estimated at 25 to 35 dollars and certification upon completion.
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Florida State Chamber of Commerce
Florida
Orlando
State Chamber
Orange, Lake
Seminole
Osceola
Citrus
Levy
Alachua
Marion
Volusia
Gilchrist
Putnam
Sumter
G. G. Ware
Leesburg
Chambers of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Gainesville
Kiwanis Club Debates Keep Your Dollars at Home Plan
The Kiwanis club at Villa Dora Hotel discussed launching a Mount Dora promotion to keep money local. A J Welch urged spending at home to boost town institutions, while J H Elder and George J White highlighted merchant consumer ties and the impact of local dollars on services and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Villa Dora
Mount Dora
A. J. Wel
Vis
George J. White
First National Bank
Mont Dora
White
Iwanis Club
Frank Weid- Mean
Cua
Uae
Perfor ms Stunt by Outboard Daredevil Malcolm Pope
Nationally known outboard daredevil Malcolm Pope recently performed his greatest stunt driving his Sea Horse up an icing and laughing as a burning scene played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Pope
Laough ”A. Burning
Magnate Finds State Conditions Favorable
O F Cooper advertising agent for the Atlantic Coast Line with H B Fuller traveled through Lake county to study winter visitor facilities. They sought railway cooperation to promote Lake county attractions and a Ridge section pamphlet already issued by the ACL. W J Craig, general passenger agent, spent the week in Florida from Orlando to Tampa and Fort Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Cooper
A. C. L. Railway
Wilmington
N. C
H. B. Fuller
Orlando
Lake County
W. J. Craig
Paul T. Harber
Ridge
Atlantic Coast Line
Craig
Florida
Tampa
Fort Myers
Cooper
Harber
South Florida
Two Murders At Mohawk Filling Station Mystery Deepens
Police probe a double homicide at a Mohawk filling station near Clermont. Ang i E Gillis and Levi N Allen were found beaten to death by a neighbor seeking gas. Gillis, 60, a former editor and writer, had ties to Massachusetts, while Allen was about 73. Authorities pursue a motive as no robbery or clear foe emerges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohawk
Clermond
Angie New
Gillis
Levi .N. Allen
W,riter
Allen
Oxford
Sone
Scenic Highway to Be Completed by Early September
The Scenic Highway extending from Pensacola east to the Escambia River bridge will be completed by early September to preserve forecasts and ensure opening in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Escambia River
Fine Attitude Shown By Many Fruit Growers In Florida
In Florida the morale of citrus and vegetable growers is high despite quarantines and other handicaps. American Fruit Growers Inc. president F. Crutchfield praises cooperation with the federal drive to eradicate fruit fly, noting no complaints from retailers or consumers about fly-damaged fruit and predicting strong market reception as next season’s crop moves. He warns only that public cooperation remains essential to complete eradication and expects sensationalism to arise as efforts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Crutchfield
Pittsburgh
American Fruit Growers, Inc
National Fruit and Vegetable Marketing Agency
United States
Orida
Amrican Fruit Growers Inc
North
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D. C. Sherman
E. A. Bennett
Gov
Fond DU Lac Kiwanis Club
J. S. Crutchfield
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