Belches seek cooler climes as Mount Dora welcomes summer visitors
A Belche family from Wilmette Chicago Fort Smith Arkansas and Forrest City Arkansas travel to Mount Dora Florida to escape northern heat. They report Lake Dora breezes and outdoor activities including swimming motorboating and surf-boards. They contrast Chicago’s 101 degree porch heat with Mount Dora’s 86 degree peak days.
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Florida
Belche
Mount Dora
Lake Gertrude
E. L. Belche
Lake Dora
Chicago
Democratic Executive Committee Endorses State Convention
The State Democratic Executive Committee at Jacksonville passed a resolution urging the upcoming legislature to call a Democratic convention before March 31, 1932. The move reflects the will of a majority of state Democrats and is expected to pass without strong opposition.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Jacksonville
R-100 of England Nears Montreal Flight Return
Great Britain's R-100 dirigible, the largest airship, progresses toward Montreal with six engines running smoothly and an average speed around 60 miles per hour. Officials expect arrival late today or early Friday morning barring accidents.
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Great Britain
Montreal
A Corner On Ads
Advertising copy uses vivid pictures to be memorable as shown by examples describing insulation boosting imagination. Plain generic lines fail to evoke strong images and leave little lasting impression.
Lake County Poultry Association Meeting Set
The Lake County Poultry Association meets Thursday August 7 at 2 30 p m at Mr L E Kellogs Poultry Farm between Eustis and Mount Dora. The program features N R Mehrhof Gainesville extension poultryman on culling for greater egg production with a live demonstration.
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L E. Kellogs
Mount Dora
Eustis
N. R. Mehrhof
Gainesville
Fila
Mehrhof
L. E. Kellogs
Beautification Drive by Knights of Pythias
The Mount Dora beautification committee has canvassed streets offering advice and help to improve properties. Between August 1 and 15 volunteers can receive guidance, with schoolboys put to work on parkways to earn spending money. Report progress to Bill Wingler.
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Knights of Pythias
Mount Dora
Bill Wingler
Knights of Pythias Fish Fry at Rock Springs
Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters invite all members to a Thursday August 7 Fish Fry and picnic at Rock Springs with Grand Lodge officers attending. Lodges from Melbourne Titusville Kissimmee Orlando Apopka Mount Dora Eustis Leesburg and DeLand sponsor. Transportation offered. Visiting members welcome.
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Rock Springs
Grand Lodge
Melbourne
Titusville
Kissimmee
Orlando
Apopka
Mount Dora
Eustis
Leesburg
DeLand
W. P. Wingler
Tri State Celebration Postponed to September
The tri state celebration uniting Georgia Alabama and Florida in Jacksonville is postponed from August 9 and 10 to September due to the inability of Governors and notable guests to attend. Governors Hardeman Graves and Bobby Jones were cited as reasons with all three inviting guests hopeful for September. Florida Governor Carlton and Mobile Montgomery officials have accepted. Excursion services by steamship railroad and bus lines are planned.
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Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Jacksonville
John T. Alsop, Jr
Hardeman
Graves
Bobby Jones
Carlton
Mobile
Montgomery
Ala
Salt hungry sheep require controlled access
If sheep show salt hunger they should not have free, unlimited access. Provide monitored or limited access to salt licks to prevent ingestion issues and balance mineral intake. Monitor flock behavior and adjust placement to avoid overconsumption.
Montverde School Names Faculty For Next Term
Montverde School announces new and returning faculty for the coming term. W. D. Walker continues as business manager. Mrs. W. D. Walker returns as matron and teacher. New hires include W. E. McQuaig in mathematics and language, Miss Camilla Manson as English and librarian, E. T. Bright heading Agriculture, Eddie M. Young leading Automotive Mechanics, B. W. Jenkins heading Business, and Barbara Richardson returning to lead Music. Existing staff such as Mrs. E. M. Young and Mrs. Emma Parrish will resume key roles, with others filling departments and continuing long-standing service.
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Racter
Gettysburg College
W. D. Walker
Berry Schools
Walker
Montverde
E. M. Young
L. I
Young
Emma Parrish
Parrish
Barbara Richardson
Mus. B
Dora Q Pannells
Mus
L. Carter
Carter
Joseph E. Hendricks
Fred. P. White
Elsie B. Harson
B. S
State to pay for citrus bait spray materials
P K Yonge of the State Plant Board announced the board will supply spray materials at state expense. The Finance involves transferring funds from the Inspection Department to the Plant Board. The Florida Clearing House Association had already assumed the cost to start work promptly.
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The
Citrus Chronicle
P. K. Yonge
State Plant Board
Commissioner of Agriculture
Mayo
Florida Clearing House Association
County Sets Sept 8 as Opening Date for All Schools
The County Board fixes Monday September 8 as the start for all county schools. Parents are urged to ensure children are physically fit and prepared, with medical and dental checks, vision exams, and cooperation with teachers to ensure a successful year. A County Health Worker, Miss Mary L. Partrick, will assist families under Dr. S. C. Colley.
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Mary L. Partrick
S. C. Colley
Tavares
Florida
Change In Sunday Mail Service Here
Effective July 27 1930 until November 1 1930 Mount Dora Sunday mail departures cease before 3 30 p m only the northern mail from Sanford arrives at 1 50 p m Sanford Leesburg train No 21 arrives 1 50 p m and Leesburg train No 22 arrives 8 35 a m will email until November 1
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Mount Dora
Sanford
Sanford Leesburg
Leesburg
Adolph Topperwein to Shoot At Eustis Gun Club Aug 4
Adolph Topperwein the San Antonio marksman known as the wizard of the rifle will present a free shooting exhibition at Eustis Gun Club on Monday August 4 at 3 o clock. The show features a variety of stunts with rifles shotguns and revolvers including moving targets and two pistols fired simultaneously for dramatic effect.
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Adolph Topperwein
Eustis
San Antonio
Texas
Ad Topperwein
Topperwein
Golden Triangle Laundry Delays After Plant Accidents
The Golden Triangle Laundry reports delays this week due to accidents at the plant. Eight flues burned Monday morning causing stoppage and repairs. Tuesday repairs failed and the plant shut down again. Manager asks customers for patience while regular service is restored in a few days.
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Golden Triangle
Navy Ace Organizes European Pilots for Air Meet
Alford J. Williams travels to Europe to assemble a squadron of European pilots for the national air races in Chicago. He serves as aviation ambassador, tasked to bring back top fliers for a skilled demonstration in the United States.
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Navy Ace
Alford J. Williams
Europe
Chicago
Kiwanis Hear Optimistic Talk on Florida Business
Mount Dora Kiwanis Club welcomed R. B. Gibson of Honey-In-The-Hills who spoke on business conditions in Florida focusing on citrus, tourism, and Lake County assets. He urged preparedness for a large tourist season as advertising promotes the region. The luncheon also announced a later Villa Dora hotel meeting with a music program by Robert White Jr. and Jeannette Pike, expecting full attendance.
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R. B. Gibson
Honey-In- The-Hills
Mount Dora
Florida
Mr. Gibson
Villa Dora Hotel
Robert White, Jr
Jeannette Pike
Heat and Drought Smash South Amid Stifling Heat
Heat and drought dominated southern regions with cooler air forecast tonight. A Memphis death toll rose to nine due to the heat. Little Rock posted a record 108 degrees, El Dorado 110, while Florida stayed cooler and without deaths as ocean and gulf breezes soothe conditions.
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Memphis
Tenn
Little Rock
Ark
el Dorado
Arkansas
Florida
Hoover to Visit Mexico Asserted by Rubio
President Ortiz Rubio told reporters that Hoover has accepted an invitation to visit Mexico, though no date is set. Rubio linked the trip to ongoing Mexico US ties while promising government aid to industry amid a global crisis.
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Ortiz Rubio
Hoover
Mexico
United States
Florida Fruit Fly Quarantine Eases Shipping Northward
Secretary Hyde and Governor Carlton announce rapid modifications to the Florida fruit fly quarantine. Light infestation found in St Augustine does not change the plan to allow citrus fruits and vegetables to the northeast and Midwest without sterilization. Intensive inspection continues and regulatory lines within the state are adjusted to favor Florida growers while keeping northern borders controlled.
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Arthur M. Hyde
Lee A. Strong
Federal Plant Quarantine and Control Administration
Carlton
St. Augustine
Department of Agriculture
Hyde
Federal Department
Florida
Orlando
Middle Western
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Rocky Mountains
Ocklocknee River
Carlon
Tampe Tribune
Using Handkerchiefs to Dry Perspiration Uplifts Business
Florida State News suggests that increasing use of handkerchiefs to dry perspiration could boost business. The aphorism advocates practical, everyday hygiene tied to commerce.
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Florida State News
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John Harrison
Lake County Poultry Association
Kellogs Farm
Knights OF Pythias and
Pythian Sisters
D. H. Moore
Kiwanis
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Rubio
U.S
Middle West
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