Sanford Zoo claims rare Komodo dragon lizard
The Sanford Municipal Zoo in Florida, led by superintendent James Moughton, asserts it houses the only live Komodo dragon in America. The reptile, six feet long and purchased for $400, has been on display for over two years and draws daily attention.
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Sanford
Florida, Municipal Zoo
James Moughton
Bronx Zoo
New York
Associated Press
America
London
Amsterdam
Berlin
Sanford Municipal Zoo
Karl Lehmann
Seminole County Chaaber of Commerce
D. D. Archer
Time
Komodo
Sumbawa
Flores
Dutch West Indies
Komodo Lizards Describe Ferocious Traits and Habits
A magazine notes Komodo lizards with mottled grey hides and serrated teeth. It claims they travel 11,000 miles in space and 60 in time, claw caves, prey on deer and boar, run fast, swim, and stand on hind legs like dinosaurs.
Frozen Water Pipe Thaws After Sun Heats New York Farm
In Theresa on June 2 workers report a water line under a straw stack at Henry Sluman’s Kelsey Bridge farm remained frozen after a warm spell. Six inches of soil stayed solidly frozen until sun exposure thawed the pipe and restored the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lewis
Watertown
N.Y
Theresa
Henry Sluman
Kelsey Bridge
Henry
Florida Exhibit Special Days at 1934 World Fair
Governor Sholtz and cabinet members will attend the Florida World’s Fair events on July 20 with a military salute and court of honor escort to Florida Hall. County and municipal leaders, chamber officials, and statewide organization officers will join guests. Regional schedules list county participation across multiple zones from July to September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
David Sholtz
Florida World’s Fair Commission
Florida Chambers of Commerce
Court of Honor
Florida Hall
Court of States
West Coast
Charlotte
Hillsborough
Manatee
Pinellas
Sarasota
Central Florida
Alachua
Citrus
Clay
Hernando
Lake
Marion
Orange
Osceola
Pasco
Putnam
Seminole
Sumter
West Florida
Bay
Calhoun
Escambia
Gulf
Holmes
Jackson
Okaloosa
Santa Rosa
Walton
Washington
South Florida
Collier
DeSoto
Glades
Hardee
Brevard
Duval, Flagier
Nassau
St. Johns
Volusia
Baker
Columbia
Franklin
Gadsden
Hamilton
Jefferson
Liberty
Leon
Madison
Wakulla
Baccalaureate Services Hymn Medley and Choir
The program lists hymns and responses for a baccalaureate service including Now the Day Is Over and Onward Christian Soldiers. The service features Rev. Faery B. James, Pastor, and contributions by Dr. D. B. Spencer, Rev. W. R. Lambert, and Cuthbert Harris with congregation participation and choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Rev
Faery
B. James
Perry B. James
Elizabeth Fenn Nelson Morley J D Mosteller Named
Elizabeth Fenn Nelson Morley and J D Mosteller are identified in a local society notice. Both names appear in the readable fragment of the page, signaling a possible wedding or social event notice. Further details are not legible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Fenn
Nelson Morley
J. D. Mosteller
Eee Cacereeretbaverssarsersses
Mount Dora 1934 Graduation Ceremony Highlights
The program at the Eighth O'clock Community Auditorium includes a Faust procession, invocations by Rev. Perry B. James, choral numbers by Moonlight Mount Dora Choral Club, student addresses by Marjorie Loveless Nelson Morley Martha Wells and Margaret Champ, a Sylvia speakses Dies, and a Diploma presentation. Award of American Legion Citizenship Honors to G B Knowles is announced along with a reception sponsored by the Sophomore Class for Mr and Mrs Knowles and graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Loveless
Nelson Morley
Martha Wells
Margaret Champ
Mount Dora
Margaret Lois Champ
Edith Grace Cookinham
Frances Elizabeth Fenn
Alda Florenc Lotz
Francis Gray Moorhead
Mary Joyce Moorhead
Nelson William Morley, Jr
James Donovan Mosteller
Catherine Lavenia Norris
Alfred William Rehbaum, Jr
Esther Haile Roberts
Edward ©. Sadler
Francys MacKay Sadler
Lamar M., Silver
Demaris
Ellen Thompson
Mary
Bob Treadwell
John William Weck
Martha Jean Wells
J. B. White
William T. Wingler
Florida Day at World's Fair Set for July 20
Florida Day at the Century of Progress World’s Fair is set for July 20 after consultations with Tallahassee Jacksonville and other Florida points. Governor Shultz and cabinet will be guests with a cavalry escort to the Florida Exhibit Court of States. Officials of Florida municipalities chambers of commerce and statewide groups are expected to attend.
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Florida
Tallahassee
Jacksonsville
Shultz
Wilson
Commission
Chambers of Commerce
Court of Honor
Court of States
Governor Urges Future Farmers to Stay With Farming
Governor Da Shultz addressed 400 Florida Future Farmers of America members in Gregville, urging them to remain in farming. He said agriculture backs the nation, Florida’s diversity enables citrus, truck crops, livestock and forest products, and urged youths to learn and lead while paying taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
da Shultz
Florida
Future Farm
America
Gregville
Irdi
Tomorow
Lake County voter support prompts long serving official to step aside
A Lake County official thanked voters for their primary support and pledged to continue serving the county and state. He expressed a desire to ensure no one is unheard and that no issue goes unaddressed as he contemplates stepping aside to focus on broad service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Foreclosure Notice in Mount Dora Lands Case August 1934
In Lake County Florida the circuit court orders defendants including Emaline Green and others to appear by July 2, 1934 to answer a bill of complaint to foreclose a lien for materials and labor on Lots 10 and 11 in Block 136 Mount Dora subdivision. Publication in Mount Dora Topic for four weeks begins soon. A separate notice details a sale of 100 shares Lake County Groves stock on July 2, 1934 by Special Master in Chancery W M Kennedy. The rat is the greatest rodent pest ever known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mnie
Great
Maarras
Ale Leroy Pie Bssa
Seatches
Irs-Aaby
Annie
Alfred Green Green
Seed ‘Green
Green
Violet Gheeer
Mary Green
Lake County
Florida
J. P. Donnell
Mount Dora
Geo. J. Dykes
Circuit Court
Grace Hawthorne
J. C. B. (Koonce
Sixteenth Judicial Circuit
State of Florida
A. D
Chancery
W. F. Duggan
W. C. Daniells
C. G. Bobo
Tavares
Lake County Groves Corporation
Swap Shop Offers Wide Range of Furniture and Miscellany
In this Swap Shop notice a variety of items are offered for sale including Fibre rocker $3, porch rocker $2, Reed bottom chair 75c, wood rocker 00, upholstered chair $6, invalids chair $25, radio cabinet set, quilt tops $2, lawn mowers $2 to $5, five dollar level wind fishing gear, fishing rod and reel 50, ice boxes $2 to $12. Largest assortment of ice boxes in town.
Tax Deed Notice for Lake County Property Certificate 1153
James Sim holder of part Tax Certificate No. 1153 dated September ith, 1931 has filed for tax deed on 80 acres described as W% of NW% Sec 20 Tp 19 S R 27 E in Lake County. Deed will issue June 19, 1934 if not redeemed. Also includes sale ad for a Westinghouse stove and a lake-area land inquiry from Dr. Carl M. Fink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sim
Lake County
Florida
Lake Co Groves Corp
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Joan Fla
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Hale
Monarch
B&b
A&p
Sunnyfield
Meat Department
the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
Kimball’s
Donnelly
Mount Dora High School
Methodist Church Chorus
Congregational Church
D. B. Spencer
W. R. Lambert
Cuthbert Harris
THE
Eight O'Clock Community
Florene Lotz
Ellene Thompson
Mary Elizabeth Simpson
Barbara Hopcraft
Buster Sadler
Cecil Parker
Flora Morley
Jean Smith
Lurlene Green
Sawyer
Edward Brooks
Hal Wingate
Milton Chapman
Tracy Kramer
Murray Coats
Peggy Champ
Francys Sadler
Thompson
Esther Roberts
Office
Rehbaum
John. Weck
Francis. Moorhead
Alfred. Rehbaum
Mary Bob Treadwell
Eight O’clock
Faust
Miss Alfa
W. Hubbell
Gounod
Beethoven-Spross
Sylvia
Emaline Green, ET AL
W. M. Kennedy
Pathfinder
Causs
Goodyear
Complete Auto Electrical Service
United Motors
Delco-Remy
North East Electrical
Swap Shop
Westinghouse
Nice Lake
Carl M. Fink
8Th Ave
St. Petersburg
Fla
Florence
East 11Th St
Cook
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