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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1940
Page
7
The Travelers Insurance analysis of 1939 data shows over 90 percent of fatal and non fatal crashes involved male drivers. Women account for under seven percent of fatal accidents, attributed to fewer miles driven and safer conditions, with no definitive method to compare overall risk.
Henry Pringle of Leesburg born July 17, 1898 at Oak Park Illinois has lived in Lake County since 1929. A leading citrus industry figure he helped found the Lake County Horticultural Association and plays a key role in Florida Citrus Growers marketing committees and county activities. He is active in the Ki.
Local social groups including the Wanis Club and Presbyterian Church join with the Masonic circle in community events. Details on dates and activities are sparse in the readable text.
Walter M. Kennedy known as Red, a longtime Lake County attorney born July 28 1891 in Big Stone Gap Virginia. He studied in Umatilla Southern College and UF Law and practiced in Tavares before moving to Mount Dora. He served as Lake County prosecutor and helped organize UF Serpents Club and Kiwanis in Mount Dora.
A note describes a boat enthusiast and ardent fisherman who was involved with the Methodist church, highlighting his hobbies and community participation.
J Edwin Baker born July 18 1899 in Plant City Florida moved to Lake County in 1934. He is superintendent of the Harry Anna Home for Crippled Children at Umatilla and a leading civic welfare figure in Florida as a Kiwanian Elk Mason and American Legionnaire.
Burton Brown of Leesburg born July 18 1913 at Arcadia Florida educated in Leesburg schools. He moved to Lake County in 1919 and earned his first dollar selling oranges at trains. He works as deputy tax collector and clerk for B A Williams of Tavares and serves as deputy governor of the Lions Club and an officer of the Presbyterian church in Leesburg.
W F Red Robinson of Leesburg born July 30 1904 in Lebanon Illinois. He is a lawyer and a colonel on the staff of Governor Cone. He is a member of the 1939 era staff.
Red Robinson, educated in Lebanon schools, completed college at the University of Florida, began earning in the wheat fields of the Midwest, and arrived in Lake County on July 4, 1922. An avid fisherman, he favors red roses and steak, while his hobby is politics and he belongs to the Lions Club Episcopal Church Masonic lodge and Knights of Pythias.
Harold G Hull born July 30 1889 in Minnesota moved from Winston Salem to Florida. He began in grain elevators and later worked with Fiske Rubber Firestone and International Harvester. He serves Groveland postmaster and is vice president of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce for Commissioner District No 2.
A congressman issueed remarks from a Democratic National Convention address stressing uniformity in old age pensions and federal responsibility for administration. The piece also covers proposed excess profits tax plans, national defense spending, and key campaign issues including potential foreign policy stakes.
A colossal figure known as Big Joe that topped the Soviet pavilion at the 1939 New York Fair has been returned to Moscow and installed in a prominent location. Also noted are plans for British film crews to travel to Canada for a war movie and a list of WPA project approvals in Florida including armory in Ocala and a jail remodel in DeLand.
A large group of Lake County girls depart July 28 for ten days at Deer Lake in Ocala Forest under Big Brothers Lake County. After return, a boys group will attend the same camp for ten days. Dr. Leroy Oetjen of Leesburg chairs the program with J. J. Nuttall of Groveland directing recreation and Miss Margaret Hoxsey supervising nurse. The camp operates with federal state and county staff and costs $6 for ten days, aided by Kiwanis Rotary Lions and other donors for underprivileged children.
Charles G. Walker of Groveland announces a new candy factory using local Lake County and Florida products such as honey in gum and candies. He purchased the Diebold building, ordered ten specialized machines, and plans Septem ber 10 startup with markets already developed for fruited gum and tropical fruit candies. Only one of Lake County's 11 tobacco growers voted in the A A referendum at Tavares.
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