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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1932
Page
1
William Edwards of Zellwood was chosen president of the Florida Citrus Exchange by unanimous vote of the Board of Directors at the annual Tampa meeting, succeeding John A. Snively of Winter Haven who had held the post.
Local Leaguers go to state institute. Edwards takes presidency with a pledge to unite leaders and boost cooperative marketing for Florida citrus. Retiring president Snively notes ongoing drive to cut costs and raise brand standards while expanding Exchange volume.
Lake County 4 H Club boys join Marion County peers in annual camp at Fig Lake Marion County supervised by Gainesville leaders and County Agent Hiatt Four Mount Dora 4 H Club boys attend A Lee French Jr Bayard Roberts Jr W T Treadwell Marcus Williams
Mrs Zell hosted a small gathering at her home last Monday night to honor the twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Frederick MacMahon. Mr MacMahon is due to depart for Pennsylvania before the date.
The board discussed sales targets for 18th century markets and a water rate of 10c per box. Directors endorsed focused member sales and industry cooperation through an advertising program as key progress drivers. John Taylor of Largo was elected first vice president, with F G Clark Indian River City as second vice president, R J Kepler Jr DeLand as third, and J O Carr Fort Ogden as fourth. C C Commander continued as general agent under contract.
Mount Dora suffers a second consecutive loss to Apopka last Thursday in a hard fought game marked by costly errors. Despite strong pitching by McComack and Lassater, Apopka capitalizes on breaks as Mount Dora plans to host Umatilla and anticipates a rematch on the 30th.
Lake County Press Meet Here Monday to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Lake County publishers’ association formed in Leesburg in June 1922. Ten papers across the county will attend, with election of officers and a social-meeting tone.
Kiwanis hosts Mount Dora High School graduates for a meeting led by Rev. G. Leon Wells. The program featured class of '32 members, violin solos by Shirley Schonenberger, piano accompaniment by Kathryn Galloway, and a class song. New member Lloyd Atkins was admitted. guests included Eustis Kiwanis members F Barton Mumaw and Clayton P. Bishop.
The Cen tral Florida Council Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday at 8 am for a breakfast at the Billavern Hotel in Tavares. Hosts were the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. Represented counties included Orange Lake Marion Volusia Osceola and Brevard with Osceola absent due to illness. Car ter Bradford of Winter Park is president and Karl Lehmann is secretary of Seminole County.
Winter Haven officials report the first board meeting of the Florida Citrus Growers' Clearing House Association elected officers for the coming season. Dr E C Aurin was named president with James C Morton as vice president, L P Kirkland secretary, and M O Overstreet treasurer. An executive committee was formed with Morton Woolfolk Clark Letton and Kirkland. Advertising committee members were chosen as Woolfolk Vickers Overstreet, with three directors to join later. The board approved shipper nominations for the Operating Committee and discussed a statewide advertising push to boost demand for Florida citrus in northern markets.
Kid Miller of Mount Dora is slated for a Friday night bout in Sanford, part of weekly matches run by Campbell Lossing Post American Legion. The rematch with Sanford’s Kid Allen follows Miller’s prior win at DeLeon Springs. Miller, at 126 pounds, has a 27 fight record with 12 knockouts and five losses, six decisions, and three controversial outcomes.
Ward here reports the death of Frank J. Philbrick a prominent retired Portsmouth merchant and brother of Mrs Alfida Simpson of this city He was 79 a 33d degree Mason and held officer posts in Masonic groups Funeral was held June 3 at the Masonic Temple.
The Business and Professional Women's Club will meet Monday evening June 20 in the First National Bank club room. A social gathering features Mrs. Mary Allen presenting the club charter.
Mount Bora faces Umatilla at Heim Field this afternoon at 4:00 PM. Local fans expect a tight contest as both teams seek a win.
Leesburg prepares a full day of events for the Florida Watermelon Festival with speakers including Dave Sholtz and J Hardin Peter son. A parade, coronation, free barbecue, athletic contests, a ball game, watermelon judging with a $5 prize, and street dance cap the program as thousands are expected to attend downtown activities along Main Street.
Tim Sellar, chairman of the Queen Contest, visits Mount Dora to recruit entrants for the Florida Watermelon Festival in Leesburg on June 23. Lake County towns Clermont, Lady Lake, Leesburg, and Tavares report participants as Mount Dora plans its entries, with rules outlining ages 16 to 30, residency, and theatre gathering at Palace Theatre Leesburg June 22.
Rain cleared to allow about sixty members of the Ocklawaha Chapter D A R and Mount Dora Eustis Girl Scouts to enjoy a Flag Day picnic at Lake Joanna. Leaders Miss Laura Neville and Miss Ruth Wilt helped coordinate a short program after a swim and supper.
Dr W L Wood town health officer reports last week’s survey found several mosquito breeding places, all treated with oil. Ditching is advised in some areas but not yet done. Mosquito life ranges 10 days to three weeks, so improvements may appear after that period as breeding is eliminated.
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. church holds a food sale with salads cold meats baked beans and more on Saturday June 18 in the room east of the theatre opening at 9 30 am The chowder will be sold at about 11 am at the Community building kitchen Containers are requested.
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