Expert endorses ethyl chloride for safe refrigeration use
F D Peltier chief engineer of Holmes Products says ethyl chloride shows no poisonous properties after tests and could replace methyl chloride to reduce gas poisoning risks. He notes low condenser pressure aids safety, while centralized plants remain dangerous. Industry tests from US Public Health Service and Underwriters Laboratories cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Peltier
Holmes Products, Inc
New York
Peltier
New York City
Mount Dora Hardware Company
Holmes Distributors
United States Public Health Service Laboratories
National Board of Fire
Sligh Expects Citrus Shipments Despite Possible Restrictions
Orlando citrus grower S. J. Sligh announced plans to continue grove work and expand packing capacity amid possible shipping curbs. He bought new machinery and fertilizer, pruning and spraying trees, with confidence fruit will be shipped under government supervision this year. He also outlined strawberry expansion, with 50 acres planned in Polk and Winter Garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Sligh
Orlando
Winter Garden
Sligh
Loughman
Polk County
Womatoes Are Put Up at Ocala Plant
Sunrise Cannery Inc four miles north of Ocala employs 110 people for over two weeks as they can tomatoes nearly to capacity. More than four carloads of Surean tomatoes from Marion county have been sent to markets in Jacksonville, Bermuda, Spartanburg and other destinations before the season ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunrise Canneries Inc
Ocala
Marion County
Jacksonville
Bir
Spartanburg
Stephenson Sentenced to Life for Murder
Chris Stephenson, seven‑year Sanford deputy, pleaded guilty to first degree murder in the Jenkins case. At Tavares, he received life imprisonment with no appeal. Jenkins, an escaped convict, was killed after a plan to help convicts escape involving Stephenson and accomplices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Stephenson
Sanford
Tavares
Homer Jenkins
Seminole County
Stephenson
Jenkins
Aldrich Wins High Honors at Glynn School
Wesley Aldrich, formerly of Mount Dora, finished Glynn Academy Brunswick Georgia with three athletic letters and a gold key. He plans to attend the University of Florida to study forestry and was elected vice president of his senior class. His father Dr F N Aldrich sails to Vienna for research while the family maintains ties to Mount Dora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Aldrich
Affa Hubbell
Strawberry Hill
White Mountains
New Hampshire
Mount Dora
Wesley
Glynn Academy
Brunswick
Georgia
University of Florida
Young Aldrich
National Athletic Scholarsy Association of America
of Georgia
Glynn
F. N. Aldrich
Aldrich
Vienna
Noble Praigg Urges Florida Ad Campaigns For Winter Trade
Noble Praigg vice-president of the Lesan Praigg Advertising agency discusses advertising needs for Florida in the coming season. He cites railway and travel-bureau reports showing strong winter interest and details on hotels prices attractions climate and sports. He notes Miami West Palm Beach St. Petersburg and Clearwater increasing advertising. He advocates publicity to supplement paid ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
North
Noble Praigg
Lesan-Praigg Advertising Agency
New York
St. Petersburg
Jacksonville
Praigg
Miami
West Palm Beach
Clearwater
Standard Oil Plans Expanded Storage at Mount Dora Plant
Plans prepared by Standard Oil to increase Mount Dora storage capacity to 4200 gallons. Ground is being added and tanks rearranged with concrete retaining walls and cement driveways to handle increased shipments and distribution of products, per Mount Dora agent T C Gurtis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
T. C. Gurtis
Mount Dora
More Homes Needed in Florida Says Manufacturers Record
The Manufacturers Record highlights Florida as having great potential to attract wealthy residents and expand housing development, urging stronger push than in the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Pratt Praises Clean-Up Efforts in Florida Fly Eradication
A. M. Pratt of the Clearing House commends Florida’s State Plant Board for thorough fly eradication work and credits the Florida Citizens Committee for public mobilization. He notes the Washington special survey team will likely endorse the Florida effort and may suggest quarantine modifications to aid growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Washington
State Plant Board
Clearing House
A. M. Pratt
Mr. Pratt
State
United States
Mount Dora Nine Triumphs Over Winter Garden 5 0
Mount Dora defeated rival Winter Garden 5 to 0 in a decisive home game. Verigan held the visitors to four hits while Hale Dooley provided key hits and Stolen bases by Adkins Hale Averitt and Dooley helped the offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Winter Garden
Hale
Dooley
Sadler
Verigan
Thomas
Pike
Adkins
Averitt
Phillips
Kline
Booth Tucker Dies at 76 in London
Commissioner Frederick St. George De Latour Booth Tucker, a leading Salvation Army figure, died in London this week at the age of 76.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick St. George de Latour Booth Tucker
Salvation Army
London
Lakeside Area Draws Crowds for Summer Games
Dan Bishop of Mount Doral Bowling Club says the Lakeside court is the only one in the state open in summer with flood lights for night play. Clubs from DeLand, St. Petersburg, Daytona, Orlando express surprise and plan visits. Some 30 to 40 people gathered Tuesday, space limited so a second croquet court and another flood light are being installed. Thursday saw a large crowd enjoying bowling and croquet with cold drinks served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Bishop
Mount Doral
Lakeside Court
Bishop
DeLand
St. Petersburg
Daytona
Orlando
Mount Dora
Lakeside Park
Lake County Growers to Meet Friday on Spraying Plan
President R. P. Burton calls a Lake County Growers Protective League and all fruit growers to convene at the Tavares courthouse Friday at 8:00 pm. The meeting will plan four sprayings for zone two between now and October, with government supplying materials and growers bearing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.P. Burton
Lake County
League
No Left Turns Policy in Washington Faces Support and Criticism
The article notes Washington prohibits left turns with signs reading No left turn. It cites the American Automobile Association condemning the system as a nightmare while traffic Commissioner Mark Eldridge defends it saying the rule saves many lives and prevents wrecks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
American Automobile Association
Washington
Mark .O. Eldridge
Epworth League Holds Lakeside Social and Meeting
Members and friends of the Epworth League gathered at Lakeside Park Sunday evening from 5 30 to 6 30 for a fellowship hour followed by a devotional meeting. The Eustis Chapter was invited as guests of Mount Dora, with sandwiches fruit punch and a special program including a trombone solo by Robert White and a song by Epworth League singers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Lakeside’ Park
Eustis
League
Mount Dora
Robert White
Epworth League Singers
Georgia
Kirby
Frances Elder
Alice Franklin
Alfred Carter
Miss Bellamy
Eists
Hotel McAlpine Denies Florida Fruit Ban Rumor
Letter from Hotel McAlpine New York managing director denies reports that no Florida fruits and vegetables are served in the hotel. The hotel asserts it has always used Florida produce and asks for publication of the denial to curb the rumor spreading through Florida newspapers and radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAlpine
New York
Duggan
Florida Products
Mount Dora
Fla
Florida
Harvey W. Laird
Lakeland, Florida
Hotel McAlpine
Umor
Unfounded Crime Rumor on Clermont Slayings
A rumor claimed a fisherman near Winter Garden confessed to the deaths of Mrs. Angie Newton and Levi Allen at a Clermont filling station. Deputy McClellan investigated, but the confession was false and no solution has emerged. the fisherman’s alibi held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Garden
Angie Newton
Levi Alen
Clermont
McCleland
McClellan
West Palm Beach to Defy Five Cent Gas Tax
A report indicates West Palm Beach will not pay the five cent state gas tax unless compelled by court order. The city plans to use a large amount of gasoline under dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Palm Beach
Two Story Home Burns Unoccupied On Lake Shore Drive
Fire of unknown origin damaged the second floor of Donald MacDonald’s two story Lakeshore Drive home Tuesday afternoon. MacDonald was away. he was rescued from smoke by G R LaBreck. Firefighting used lake water due to no local hydrants. insurance adjusters had not reported a loss estimate. Defective wiring is suspected as a probable cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Mac- Donald
Lake Shore
MacDonald
OAS
Illegal Green Fruit Law Report Prompts Habeas Corpus Case
The text claims the Green Fruit Law was unconstitutional and that Maxet sought a writ of habeas corpus but was interfered with. It notes constitutional violation and references war and expression as factors. The fragment implies a legal challenge and possible government overreach surrounding a wartime context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxet
Dade Taylor
Tom
Kiwanis Club Holds Regular Weekly Meeting
The Kiwanis club met at Villa Dor Thursday with strong attendance after a fine meal by host Graves. Members planned a Keep your Dollars at Home campaign and discussed upcoming talks and season plans.
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Homer
Glynn School
Standard Oil
Pratt
Thinks Plant Board
MT. Dora
Booth Tucker
Epworth
Lakeside
McDonald
BIG
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