Merton L. Corey to Address Citrus Growers at Tavares
Merton L. Corey will speak to citrus growers in Tavares at 2:30 PM on the Farm Board backed Exchange program. He cites government support, new financing, and a push to align growers with a broader distribution and by products strategy to lift Florida out of the depression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merton L. Corey
Tavares
Farm Board
Florida
Omspat Gal Citrus Exchange
A . Corey
Exchange
Corey
Mount Dora High School Alumni Dance Friday Night
The Mount Dora High School Alumni Association will sponsor a dance at Mount Plymouth Country Club on Friday July 31 from 10 p m to 2 a m. Music by the Gloom Chasers Orchestra of Orlando. Tickets $1.50 from Miss Louise Lane at the Chamber of Commerce. All area youths invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Mount Plymouth
Gloom Chasers ‘Orchestra
Orlando
Louise Lane
Chamber of Commerce
Birth of Son Reported for Apopka and Mount Dora
Mr and Mrs Vernon E Slough of Apopka and Mount Dora announce the birth of a son Monday morning July 27 at Orange General Hospital Orlando.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon E. Slough
Apopka
Mount Dora
Orange General Hospital
Orlando
Relic of bygone days in Chamber of Commerce window
A copy of the Manterville Express dated May 30 1862 is displayed in the Chamber of Commerce window. It has been in Mrs. David S. Simpson’s family since publication. Editor then was J E Bancroft with George Harky Slocum serving as editor for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Manterville
David S. Simpson
J. E. Bancroft
Large Crowd Attends Ducking Party in Mount Dora
A Thursday ducking party drew a large Mount Dora crowd as entertainers invited several newly married men to a lake dip. About twenty cars formed a line from Stockton's Filling Station toward the lake, with Marvel breaking a claimed 100 yard dash record during the chaotic roundups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Stockton
Fifth Avenue
Donnellhence
Marvel
Buster
Early United States History Volume Shared With Mount Doran Readers
A local paper announces plans to publish weekly installments from an 1842 history of the United States loaned by Dr. C Benn. The notes say the work has not been in possession since 1842 and will interest Mount Dorans and schoolchildren as installments begin next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Benn
United States
Mount Dorans
Helms
Club to Meet at Educational Building August
The Home Demonstration Club will meet at the Educational Building on Fifth Street in the afternoon of August 5th. Rug makers will display their work and cheese samples will be provided with instructions on new techniques.
Dorans Nearly Win 13th Straight Game at Umatilla
The report notes Dorans nearly extended a 13 game win streak as Coach Kirby rotated players at Umatilla. It highlights “Happy Homer” the assistant coach as pivotal for team harmony and practice, and details early innings with Mount Dora and Umatilla players making contact and defensive plays amid a close game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorans
Homer
Kirby
Florida Motorists Pay 84 Percent Of State Taxes
Florida motorists will contribute 21 575 000 dollars of the 25 425 000 total taxes in revenue bills passed by the legislature. The motorist share comes from a six cent gasoline tax and a one cent gas license tax, with a 56 percent increase in license tag costs. Ad valorem tax on automobiles has been removed by referendum, though owners may face higher license fees, especially veteran families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Taxless Chanute Kansas Maintains Tax Free City Budget
Chanute Kansas will keep its taxless status for a second year with a budget that relies on earnings from municipal electric and gas plants to cover city operating costs. The 1932 plan budgets $122 610.50 in expenditures and adds $15 000 to the electric reserve fund while a $10 000 gas reserve is planned. free city services from utilities are valued at about $20 000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanute
Kansas
Board of Commissioners
Gas and Electric
Kiwanis Luncheon Features Judge Tally and Rev Hanscom
Kiwanis in Mount Dora hosted Judge E. M. Tally of the county court who spoke on probate duties and wills. The program included songs led by Ray LaBreck and a solo. Today Rev G L Hanscom, former Melbourne pastor, returns to Mount Dora as speaker delivering a valued address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Mount Dora
E. M. Tally
Tavares
Tally
Ray LaBreck
LaBreck
Love
G. L. Hanscom
Congregational Church
Melbourne
Hanscom
Dr. Hanscom
Park Beautification Card Party Set for July 31
The Park beautification card party will meet Friday July 31 at 2 30 p m at Mrs George Zell’s McDonald street home Tickets are 25 cents and a large attendance is urged Mrs Zell notes the yellow water poppies in the Rock Garden must be thinned and will donate plants to helpers Donations for the Rock Garden include The American Legion 2 50 and Dr Elizabeth Waller 1 00
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Zell
McDonald Street
New Fifth Avenue Sign Announces Economy Cash Market
A vivid maroon sign with white letters decorates the lower front of the Economy Cash Grocery and Market on Fifth Avenue. The display, credited to Mount Dora’s progressive businessman, proclaims progress while the sign itself speaks louder than words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Mount Dora
Grand Leader Department Store Window Impresses Town
The Nice display window at Grand Leader Department Store on Donnelly Street attracts attention. Observer notes frequent changes in goods and praises the dresser Mr Sol Spilky for artistic skill. The window reflects the town’s progressive spirit and draws prospective buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader Department
Donnelly Street
Sol Spilky
Watermelon Shipments Surpass Fifty Carloads From Dade City
The town of Dade City reports over 50 carloads of watermelons dispatched, signaling strong harvest activity and regional market demand for the fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dade City
Schedule for Eustis game featured in daily edition
The local paper reprints this week’s second half schedule for fans. The upcoming game is set to feature Eustis at a home venue, with readers urged to clip and save the schedule for reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uced
Eustis
Park Commission Trims Trees and Beautifies Mount Dora
Mount Dora's Park Commission under J. J. West trims giant oaks and cleans city parkways. The body, with broad powers, oversees unsightly areas and can levy a ten mill tax with funds directed to beautification efforts. Members include Chas Edgerton president and Mrs. R N White vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Florida
Park Commission
J. J. West
Mount Dota
Chas. Edgerton
R. N. White
George L. Zell
R. W. Dickson
Zell
Donnelly Park
White
Dickson
J. J
Atlantic Coast Line Day Set for Lakeland September 4
Lakeland will observe the Second Annual Atlantic Coast Line Day on September 4 with partners including the City, Chamber of Commerce, Merchants Association, Real Estate Board, Wholesale Grocers and Produce Dealers Association, and Civic and Fraternal organizations. The program features a Miss Atlantic Coast Line bathing beauty contest at 2:30 in Munn Park, two hours of entertainment at 3:00, a 5:00 float and auto parade, an 8:00 city auditorium show, and dancing at 9:30 at Cleveland Heights Club House. Open to employees and friends of the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Coast Line
Coast Line
Lakeland
Elks Club
Sorosis Club
Munn Park
Cleveland Heights
Lake Hollingsworth
Kelly Named Night Officer in Town Vacation
C D Kelly acts as night officer during Joe Detten's vacation. He covered last summer well and can be found at Donnelly and Fifth until about 10:00. After that, while patrolling, he stays in contact via the night telephone operator for the remainder of the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Kelly
Joe Detten
Mr. Kelly
Donnelly
Fifth
Bass fishing strong around Mount Dora lakes
Fishermen report good bass fishing in lakes near Mount Dora. State game wardens recently dredged and cleaned several waters including Lake Ola Lake Dora Lake Gertrude Lake Beauclair Mud Lake to remove detrimental fish, improving angling prospects across multiple local lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Lake Ola
Lake Dora
Lake Gertrude
Lake Beauclair
Mud Lake
Mrs Margaret Johnson Hurt In Hand Injury At Lake Ola
Mrs Margaret Johnson of Lake Ola suffered a near fatal hand injury while playing with her children last week. Dr Fenn applied several stitches to stop the bleeding and she has since recovered without ill effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Johnson
Lake Ola
Fenn
Johnson
Dr. Fenn
Plant City Opens Sam Adelson Playground Dedication
A new children's playground on the Sam Adelson property in Plant City was dedicated today, inviting families and residents to enjoy the civic space named for neighborhood benefactors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plant City
Sam Adelson
Mount Dora Post 35 Hails Fourth of July Support
Mount Dora Florida June 22 1931 Mount Dora Publishing Co thanks for help in making the Fourth of July celebration a success. The American Legion Post No 35 expresses gratitude for printing programs and donating space for publicity in a courteous letter signed by Adjutant H D Overhiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
American Legion
Florida
Mount Dora Publishing Co
Fla
H. D. Overhiser
Dr Richardson Returns After Brother's Illness
Dr Gerald A Richardson, summoned to Jersey City New Jersey last week due to his brother's serious illness, returned to Mount Dora and is now in his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald A. Richardson
Jersey City
N. J
Mount Dora
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alumni Association
Mont Dora
Wildwood
Nat. Com
Cliff Palmer
W. M
Bill) Tanton
Golden Triangle
Orange County
Paul Wolman
Chas. E. Boone
Miami
Wolman
James L. Giles
James van Zandt
Adam Worrison
Women’s Auxiliary
Report Star Boys Band
W. M. Tanton
Palmer
Umatilla
Rost
Homer Morris
Hale
Penn
Dooley
Vaughn
G. Simpson
McCown
Perkins
Martin
Sam Simpson
Sam
Holton
Clovis Brantley
Stevenson
G. & Simao
TH Matilla
Ge Chael
Calhoun
Gerke
Michachael i
S. Simpson
Lake County
Umatila
Leesburg
Astatilla
Clermont
Cc Aeuly
Mount
Leesburg _ Penne
Astatula
Dora
Cocoa
DR. Richardson
Weather Report
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!