National Income Up As 1936 Output Near 70 Billion
Congressman Joe Hendricks reports 1936 national income at 68.8 billion dollars, up nearly nine billion from last year, funded by workers farmers and financiers. Wage laws face industry opposition as CIO and NAM oppose wage fixing. rail rate briefs to Interstate Commerce Commission number over 300 ahead of hearings. Cabinet members weigh Roosevelt third-term sentiment amid war rumors, while Ever Normal Granary efforts lag despite Roosevelt endorsement. National income projected over 70 billion with a 10 percent rise from 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Robert Nathan
Interstate Commerce Commission
Grape Convention Set For Montverde July 6 7 8
The Florida State Grape Growers Convention and Show will be held at Montverde July 6 7 and 8 with the big day on Wednesday July 7. Events include grape show opening at 9 a m and three programs at 10 a m daily plus a grape growers lunch and field inspections. Reservations for lunch with C F Evans secretary of the Montverde Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida State Grape Growers
Montverde
Bedell Din- Montverde
C. E
Montverde School
Bedell
Lucie K. Miller
Perreault
Lake County
E. Norris
Lake Co
Dr. D. T. Johnson III Improving at Lake County Medical Center
Dr. D. T. Johnson III of Eustis rector of Bi Thomas Episcopal Church is at Lake County Medical Center for observation and treatment. He was readmitted Monday and reports indicate he is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T. Johnson
Eustis
Bi Thomas Episcopal Church
Lake County Medical Center
Sudden Death Shocks Florida As Judge F H Davis Dies
State mourns the death of Justice F H Davis from angina pectoris. Former Speaker of the House and Attorney General, Davis served on the Supreme Court, including a term as Chief Justice. He died at 43, youngest Chief Justice in the U S at the time. Governor Cone to appoint interim successor until 1938 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
House of Representatives
House
Florida
John W. Martin
Carlton
Supreme Court
United States
Cone
Justice Davis
Martin
FNS
Rattlesnake Cannery Moves to Tampa
Florida's Rattlesnake Cannery, long established in Arcadia by George K. End, will relocate near the east side of Gandy Bridge in Tampa this month. The plant will include a reptile museum and pet animal collection for visitors, offering tours for a small fee. End explains the move aims to boost tourist contact and allow his son to attend the University of Tampa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Arcadia
George K. End
Tampa
Gandy Bridge
Editors Gather in Florida for Agricultural College Meet
About 50 to 75 representatives from the United States Department of Agriculture and agricultural colleges across the nation will meet in Florida from August 17 to 19 for the annual session of the American Association of Agricultural College Editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture and Agricultural Colleges
United States
Florida
American Association of Agricultural College Editors
College kitchen and dining hall at Florida State College for Women
In June The Hotel Monthly offers a vivid portrait of the Florida State College for Women dining facilities. The piece highlights the college kitchen, service areas, and dining hall design, presenting a detailed tour and appreciation of food service within the campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida State College For Women
the Hotel Monthly
P T A Short Course At Camp Roosevelt To Be Held
Florida P T A workers will attend a four day short course at Camp Roosevelt June 27 to 30. The program, directed by the University of Florida School of Adult Education, includes J Colin English and a staff of educators and psychologists. No registration or tuition fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Associations of
Florida
Camp Roosevelt
School of Adult Education
University of Florida
B. C. Riley
Florida Congress of Parents and Teachers
C. F. Parvin
Manatee
Frank Petrie
Orlando
J. Colin English
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
English
Major Riley
C. Frances Byers
University
Toronto
Canada
James S. Rickards
Florida Education Association
Tallahassee
Robert D. van Tassel
Juvenile Court
Home from California two travelers report sunny trip
Howard Simpson and James Alderman returned last week from a motor trip to Southern California. Simpson notes California should have a fine crop next season, especially in citrus. Alderman mentions many good looking girls in California but says they are hard to meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Simpson
James Alderman
California
Mr. Simpson
Alderman
Brown Alumni in Florida Class Reunions Highlight Sparse Southern Presence
Brown University alumni from the 1902 class gathered notes show only two members in eight Southern States. Both live near each other in Central Florida: Harry H. Mallory of Mount Dora and Benjamin F. Haines of Altamonte Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown University
Providence, R. I
Florida
Harry H. Mallory
Mount Dora
Benjamin F. Haines
Altamonte Springs
Leesburg Band Heads to Bushnell for July Fourth Celebration
The Leesburg Chamber of Commerce will take its band to Bushnell on Monday July 5 to help ensure a standout Fourth of July celebration. Leesburg and Lake County join friends in Bushnell and Sumter County for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Earl Faircloth Elected President of Florida FFA
Earl Faircloth of Chiefland is named the new president of the Florida Association Future Farmers of America, signaling leadership change for the state organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Faircloth
Chiefland
Florida Association, Future Farmers of America
New York Mandates U.S. Grade Labels on Interstate Produce
A newly enacted New York law requires any fruit or vegetable shipments entering the state from other states to be labeled with U.S. grade terms. The measure aims to inform consumers and standardize quality indications across channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
New York
U. S
Mount Dora Hosts Winter Garden This Afternoon at 3 30
Mount Dora faces Winter Garden at 3 30 with Pierson Sweate Durden Slaven leading errors for the visitors. Batting highlights include Starr J Dooley F Moore and Adkins Peirson with multiple hits and Adkins Dooley Morrison charged with several strikeouts. Mount Dora left ten on base while Clermont left seven as H Starr and Heddon umpire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Pierson
Sweate
Durden
Slaven
Mosteller
Johnson
Starr
J. Dooley
F. Moore
Adkins
Peirson
Morrison
Dooley
Clermont
H. Starr
Heddon
H O| Hale
Wiley
Slaven, c
Ipes
Ab Shewey, Rf Johnson, 2 F. Moore, 2 B M. Morrison, 1B L. Starr
C Pierson
Apsaneeee
Moore
S L. Moore
Grand Chancellor Visit to Mount Dora Lodge Sets June Meeting
The Grand Chancellor E. E. Mc Daniels of the Grand Lodge of Florida will visit Mount Dora Lodge No. 134 on Wednesday night June 30. Knights are urged to attend to hear a splendid message and give a hearty welcome. W J Ferris District Deputy G C of the Third District notes the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. McDaniels
Grand Lodge of
Florida
Mount Dora Lodge
No. 134
County Realtors to Meet in Mount Dora Hotel
The Lake County Realty Board holds its June meeting this Thursday evening at the Grand View Hotel in Mount Dora. Supper will be served to members before the meeting begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Press Association
Mount Dora
Grand View Hotel
Clermont Press
Eustis Lake Region
Florida
News
Lake County Citizen
Umatilla Tribune
Mount Dora Topic
Leesburg and
Groveland
Lake County Realty Board
Beekeepers Form Western New York Association
Beekeepers gathered in a regular session on John N. Demuths farm near Pembroke to plan the season. They awaited trucks carrying four hundred colonies that spent winter at Umatilla, Lake County, Florida, and discussed how bees harvest honey from Lake County blooms in winter and off northern blossoms in summer. A radio report over WRUF Gainesville attributed Maals sought by mafia to Jefferson Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western New York Association
John N. Demuth
Pembroke
Umatilla
Lake County
Florida
Jefferson Thomas
WRUF
Gainesville
Mr Johnson Back After Operation At Lake County Medical Center
Friends of William J Johnson city clerk report his steady recovery from a recent operation at Lake County Medical Center following his illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Johnson
Lake County Medical Center
Verdict For Heim Ends Six Year Old Suit
Friends of Lewis R. Heim of Fairfield Beach Conn rejoice as the Connecticut Supreme Court of Errors upholds a verdict for Heim in a six year old $3,500 note dispute with Coral Gables Inc. The case traced Florida land boom history and noted bad faith transfers by Biscayne Trust Co. The court ordered the defendant's victory on appeal after earlier trials and a 1935 remand for new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L R. Heim
Fairfield Beach
Conn
Coral Gables, Inc
Connecticut Supreme Court
Connecticut
Florida
Lewis R. Heim
Fairfield
Newell Jennings
Heim
Connecticut Supreme Court of Errors
Earnest C. Simpson
Supreme Court
Jennings
Coral Gables Corporation
Biscayne Trust Company of
Miami
Biscayne
Baptist Young People Conduct Evening Service
The DeLand association B Y P U attendees led Sunday service at First Baptist church with talks on the meetings. Sixteen youths went from the home church under Rev Neslie Underwood. The church has 23 new members this year and a new church building is being funded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeLand
Baptist B. Y. P. U
First Baptist Church
Neslie Underwood
Young People’s Society
Teachers at Summer Schools in Florida and Wisconsin
Several Mount Dora teachers are taking summer courses. W A Vincent is in Plattsville Wisconsin for special work. Esther Cadman and Vivian Thompson study summer courses at Stetson University DeLand. Doris and Twila Camp attend summer school at the University of Florida Gainesville for two terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
W. A. Vincent
Plattsville
Wis
Esther Cadman
Vivian Thompson
Stetson University
DeLand
Doris
Twila Camp
University of Florida
Gainesville
Drugg's New Store To Open In Mount Dora July 3
Mount Dora prepares for the opening of Drugg's new store at Donnelly and Fifth avenues on Saturday July 3 at 9 am. The brick and metal building features a 50 by 90 foot single story layout with potential for a second story, expanded stock, ivory and cherry interior, and large display windows. The project, alongside Dr. Wood's auto center, marks a revived business district and faith in the town's future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drugg
Sta FE
Ee Wrurth
Vick’s
Bonnell
Lly
Mount Dora Ohne
Donnelly and
Fifth
Florida
Donnelly Avenue
Drugg Variety
Dr. Wood
Mount Dora
Letters From Long Lost Air Transport Found This Week
Mr J M Smith received a worn air mail letter postmarked Chula Vista California December 14 from the ill fated Western Air Express flight that vanished near Salt Lake City. Another letter from Palm Springs to Mrs Backus arrived later in good condition, containing a Christmas check delayed by air mail interruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J M. Smith
Chula Vista
Calif
Western Air Express
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
Utah
Mount Dora
Harry E. Backus
Palm Springs
California
Backus
Peggy Champ Praised for Editorial Work at Stetson Yearbook
The Hatter year book for 1937 at Stetson University is praised as perhaps the finest yet, with Peggy Champ as editor-in-chief and Lloyd Pawley as business manager. The edition, dedicated to Dr. W. S. Gordis, includes a dedication sonnet by Dean Charles G. Smith and notes Jane McCarty as the most attractive co ed in popularity contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stetson University
Peggy Champ
Lloyd Pawley
Stetson
W. S. Gordis
Kiwanis Club Mount Dora Holds Evening Meeting
Kiwanis night in Mount Dora featured songs led by Roy Young and Donovan, a program of solos, and a banquet after an all members’ meeting. Officers G B Hurlburt and Thos H Cooley reported semi annual results while Mrs Evans and committee served a chicken dinner to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Kiwanis
G. B. Hurlburt
A. J. Waltz
Charles Osborne
Roy Young
Crane
Mr. Waltz
Kiwanian
Donovan Jong
Mr. Moore
Treasure Island
Orlando
Kramer
Thos. H. Cooley
D. H
America
God Save the King
Kiwanis International
Copeland Callen
Urbana
Ill
Indianapolis
Osborne
Kirby
Evans
Elizabeth Evans
J. G. Kirby
Mabel Cleary
Edith Coleman
George Zell
Frank Hubbard
Hurlburt
Lloyd Atkins
G. R. LaBreck
G. A. Richardson
G. B
J. J. West
O. M. Simpson
D. S. Simpson, Jr
D. H. Bishop
E. E. Strickland
A. A. Cooper
Betty West
Ednad Daniels
Shirley Shonenberger
Kathleen Galloway
Delinquent Tax List Published for Lake County
The Lake County delinquent taxes list will be published through July in the Mount Dora Topic. Copies may be obtained at the Topic office starting July 3. To receive by mail send ten cents with a stamped envelope. Topic subscribers will get the list in their regular copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Mount Dora
Topic
Pre-School Clinic Hosted by PTA This Friday
A free pre-school clinic sponsored by the PTA will be held Friday June 25 from 1 to 5 pm in the school building. All children should be accompanied by their mothers so full information can be obtained and each child's case discussed with the mother.
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NG Ton News
Joe Hendricks
CIO
National Association of Manufacturers
Roosevelt
Capitol Hill
D. T. Johnson III
F. H. Davis
Lake County Press Meets
Rattlesnake Cannery
Cleveland
Exposition
Lake Erie
BROWN
Bushnell
Baseball News
Gene Downs
Knights OF
Pythias
W. J. Ferris
G.C
MR. Johnson
Baptist
Long Lost Air Transport
Kiwanis News
Delinquent Tax
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