Lake County gains legal entity and Kiwanis per capita lead
The record notes Lake County became a legal entity on July 27 1887 and highlights Lake County Kiwanis Clubs in Mount Dora Clermont Eustis Umatilla Leesburg and Tavares leading per capita representation at an Indianapolis Kiwanis International gathering. It also mentions births and various opinions on taxes and prosperity from the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Walter M
Red) Kennedy
Big Stone Gap
Virginia
Indianapolis
Lake
Mount Dora
Clermont
Eustis
Umatilla
Leesburg
Tavares
United States
War costs would fund homes for all in world
The passage notes that over the last century the money spent on wars could provide every adult on earth with a $5,000 home and $25,000 working capital, underscoring mankind’s lofty yet ruinous fate.
Employment improves as unemployment falls in June
The employment service filled 224 692 jobs in June, a 5.5 percent drop in seekers from May, with unemployment at its lowest level since the service began. Government data also show payrolls rising to over 41 billion dollars in 1936, about two thirds of national income, fueling trade and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
Department of Commerce
American housing progress urged as lesson from Europe
G B Dalberg, head of a building materials firm, argues that European nations offer better housing for the poor than the United States. He cites Austria Germany Holland Denmark Sweden as having extensive low rent projects with playgrounds and greenery. France and England still struggle with poverty while American reforms aim to condemn slums and fund modern sanitary housing once Congress passes the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Dalberg
Europe
Austria
Germany
Holland
Denmark
Sweden
France
England
America
Congress
Roosevelt praised for social legislation and welfare aims
The interview notes Senator Joe Robinson praising President Roosevelt for enacting more social legislation than any prior administration. It credits Roosevelt with improving common people's lives and extending government concern for welfare, describing ongoing efforts to raise living standards for all Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Joe Robinson
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
White House
Interview with William J. Ferris in Mount Dora Florida
A long interview outlines Ferris's life from an 1880s apprentice in Bridgewater to success as a tinsmith, church musician, and community leader. He details family losses, buying back his childhood home, and 50 years of civic and lodge work, including service as District Deputy Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moun Fallathe
Toni
Pry Hetory
Seeene
Rochester
Bridgewater
Homer Moore
Pittsburgh
First Baptist Church of
Grace Lutheran Church
Baptist Church
Nellie Taylor
Indianapolis
Ind
Florida
Mount Dora
Charles Javens
Lula Scheidamantel
Highland
First
IOOF
Bridgewater Lodge 265
Knights of Pythias
K. of P. Lodge
Grand Lodge
Clearwater
Beaver Valley Glee Club
Glee Club
Auartette
Rochester Choral Club
Ferris
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of
Florida Exhibit Showcases War Material and Oddities
The State Chamber notes that most of Florida's phosphate goes to Germany Japan and the Netherlands while scrap iron heads to Japan and cotton to Germany England and Japan. Black Caesar's cannon from the pirate's vessel is displayed at Florida Manor and a 400 pound loggerhead turtle shell is shown to visitors at Florida's Exhibit in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Germany
Japan
Netherlands
England
Scotland
State Chamber
Black Caesar
Florida Water
Florida Manor
Cleve
Governing Style of Fred Preston Cone Examined
The text portrays Governor Fred Preston Cone as blunt but truthful, with a strong welfare for public interests. It notes his proactive oversight of the Citrus Commission, visiting Lakeland to scrutinize operations, demand accounting, and ensure proper conduct while offering support if needed. The piece frames his demeanor as honest and practical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Sahiagh
Fred Preston Cone
Citrus Commission
Lakeland
Commission
Debate Over Emerson's Status Roars in Florida
The piece depicts a clash between Fred and a Roosevelt aide over whether Emerson is unemployed in Florida. Fred argues Emerson is unemployed while the official claims he is employed, reflecting political turf and interpretation battles of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Mr. Roosevelt
Florida
Mr. Emerson
Florida CCC Quota Filled For July
The Florida CCC enrolled 430 white and 83 colored selectees in July under the State Welfare Board. Commissioner Codrington praised the first enrollment, noting only three of 516 eligible youths were found unfit. Florida still has about 900 white and 600 colored eligible youths awaiting enrollment for October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida CCC
New State Welfare Board
United States Department of Labor
CCC
Florida
C. C. Codrington
Army
Codrington
State Welfare Board
Congress
United States Army
Bureau of Animal Industry
Bureau of Biological Survey
Baker
Marion
Okaloosa
Hamilton
Polk
Liberty
Hillsborough
Nassau
Taylor
Orlando man J E Jones dies suddenly at 49
J E Jones 49 of Orlando formerly Mount Dora died suddenly last Sunday morning reportedly of a heart attack. He worked at 1026 South Division Street. Survived by widow Carrie Jones and two sons Lloyd Eason and Ernest Jones. Interment Greenland Cemetery Orlando. Pallbearers included B P Lockler Harry Kenssey Chester Avera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Jones
Orlando
Mount Dora
South Division Street
Jones
Carrie Jones
Lloyd Eason
Ernest Jones
Greenland Cemetery
B. P. Lockler
Harry Kenssey
Chester Avera
Florida February exports rise by over a million dollars
Florida exports in February this year totalled 3,530,253 dollars, up from 2,757,408 dollars in February 1936. The increase reflects stronger trade activity compared with the same month last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Church Service Details and Morning Program
Heber D. Ketcham D D Minister and Mrs C M Gudgeon organist lead services. Church School at 9 30 a m with Daniel H Bishop superintendent. Morning worship at 10 45 a m features an aggressive sermon or theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heber D. Ketcham
D.D
C. M. Gudgeon
Daniel H. Bishop
First Baptist Church Sunday Services Notice
Corner Tenth and Tremain hosts Rev Neslie V Underwood pastor with Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 00 and evening service at 8 00 B Y P U meets at 6 30 mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 pm Strangers welcome and all others without a regular church home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Corner Tenth
Tremain
Neslie V. Underwood
Church of Christ announces weekly worship schedule
The Church of Christ at Lake Franklin Park Rossiter Street on Sanford Road invites attendance. Bible School starts 10 A M, worship and Lord's Supper from 11 to 12 A M, evening service at 7 30 P M each Sunday. Women’s Bible Class Wednesday 3 PM. Prayer and Praise Thursday 7 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ Lake
Franklin Park
Rossiter St
Sanford Road
Bible School
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Eustis
Florida
Grove Street
Lemon Avenue
Fountain Inn
Eustis Street
Church of God Pentecostal Liberty Street Notices
Regular services every Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Rev G G Prince invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF God
Pentecostal
Liberty St
G. G. Prince
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Keller
George C. Keller
Mgr
Eugene L. Downs
Mount A Florida
Ember
Rida Scprene
Goward Florida
Pleasure Bent
Emily
New England
Times-Union
The
Chipley News
Pepper
Washington
Senate
William J. Ferris
Clasis
Lake County Grove
Walter W. Rose Investment Company
Realtors
Orlando, Florida
Ray E. Daniels
M. Wells
First National Bank
Fla
Cooley & Osborne
Law
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Andrew Melrose Brodie
Barton Mumaw
Florence Gilbert Hanscom
ST. Thomas Episcopal
D. T. Johnson
ST. Mary’s OF the Lakes
Grove St
Badger Ave
Patrick Doyle
W. M. Kennedy
Fila
Louis R. Tremain
Donnelly Ave
Onvilli Re Ies
Jacksonville Rae
Acksonville Florida
Slight ' S
U A' Tel Patten
Hsia Desoto Gheoves Tene Sarennal
Rehbaum & CO
Richardson
Fourth Avenue
Mount Poor Phole
State of Florida
Osteopathic—Medicine Surgery Hospital
Cliff) White, Prop
Alfred Rehbaum
J. J. West
Nan J. Stuart
J. D. Adkins
Wythe D. Sims
P. O
Rock Or
Wyandotte
David Nichols & Co
Rockmart
Miami
T. H. Evans
Watchmaker and Jeweler
East Pine
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