Ramie project sparks Dutch venture and root voyage tale
A story recalls Johannes Verdouw of Hola returning from Brazil after tending a ramie project to start a pilot plant in Zellwood for a decording and degumming method. Ramie roots shipped from Zellwood survived 85 percent after a 34 day voyage, and Verdouw believed proper care fueled the roots.
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Ramie
Johannes Verdouw
Hola
Brazil
Verdouw
Zellwood
Dutch Guiana
Roots
New Orleans
Gulf
Carribean
Tropical Topics and Local Happenings in Mount Dora
A quirky Mount Dora column blends quarrels over damaged fruit with tales of Miss Liberty at a Washington birthday event. It notes Ruby oranges misread as bloody fruit, a prize needlework display in Mount Dora, and the council’s plan to let Boy Scouts pick and sell local fruit to fund fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Liberty
Dorans
Eustis Washington
Statue of Liberty
Blanche Marie Wallace
Clyde Wallace
Mama
Turlette Greene
Mount Dora
Council
Billy Stewart
al Rehbaum, Jr
Billy
Dorans Eye State Tourney Run in District Play
Mount Dora's Hurricanes finish practice for the district tournament at Tavares gym. Dorans clan opens at 2:15 pm Friday against the Holly Hill–Ly man winner with a likely path to the state Class C tilt opening March 11 in Mount Dora. The girls fell 30-25 after leading three quarters. Eau Galle vs Umatilla opens at 1 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora’s Hurricanes
Tavares
Ferson
Dorans
Holly Hill
Lyman
Pierson
St. John’s
Dora’s
Leesburg
Mighty Five
Tavares Gym
Eau Galle
Umatilla
Mount Dora
Singed Trophy and Five Thousand Pool Debate at Meeting
A council meeting featured a $5,000 pool project and a roll call request after President R R Eddy urged ayes and nays. Residents expected thanks for Sylvan Shores power lines but complaints about high voltage delayed crews. A Lawn Bowling trophy inscription read Singes Champion, with playful warning about potential scorched courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Eddy
Sylvan Shores
Frank Taylor
They Came Heard Now They’ll Pay For Higher Electric Bills
Two elderly complainants at a Tuesday city council meeting protested a new 20 percent electric bill tax. Mayor Fortner explained the fuel oil charge from Florida Power Corp must be passed to keep operations. Tax Assessor Waltz noted last year’s city valuation rose by 270,740 dollars, but only 55,850 dollars was assessable, complicating funding as growth increases losses. The pair said they would pay the tax and departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Fortner
Florida Power Corporation
A. J. Waltz
Matt
Waltz
Florida
Mount Dora Championship Golf Quarters Set After Round One
Mount Dora Golf Club championship halves decide quarter finals with Grits Rice versus Bob Vincent and W A Vincent against Stebbins in the top bracket while Webb Ley faces Arnold Haynes and J M Turner against Bud Marino in the bottom. Loy shot 67 setting Hill-Top course record amid strong scores from Novak Melling and Vincent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Peter Trenham
Ed Nutter
Jimmie Vincent
H. L. Trenham
Melling
Tremain
Overhiser
Carl Stackman
Smith
Kelly
Groves
Clayton Tremain
A. J.carnall
Harold Overheiser
Jack Groves
Arnold Haynes
J. M. Turner
Tom Kelly, Jr
Col
C. E. Lester
Gene Burrell
Tracy Kramer
Webb Loy
Danny Novak
Herman Melling
Bill Vincent
Harold Overhiser
Bob. Vincent
C. A. Clark
Roy Christopher
Leo Barthelmy
Stanley Kuzink
Committee To Study New Health Law In Mount Dora
City officials meet to study a health ordinance passed on first reading. The measure aims to improve sanitation and solve garbage collection funding, described as the most important ordinance for Mount Dora in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Tom Cooley
Cooley
Farmers urged to sign up for 1948 conservation program
Mount Dora area farmers are warned to sign work sheets soon to participate in the 1948 agricultural conservation program. Lake county administrative officer Ralph Adams announced the April 15 deadline and urged farmers not to wait until the last minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Ralph Adams
Lake County
Adams
Lake County Exhibit Moves To Eustis For Sportsmen’s Exposition
The Lake county exhibit labeled the finest county exhibit at the Central Florida Exposition has been moved to the Lake County Fair grounds in Eustis. It will highlight the Florida Sportsmen's exposition opening March 15 and run for a week drawing hundreds of sportsmen from across Florida.
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Lake County
Eustis
Florida
Dora Cleaned for Mount Dora Regatta on March 21
Lake Dora shoreline cleanup proceeds under Al Rehbaum Jr. and the grounds committee. The Yacht club and Chamber of Commerce co sponsor the regatta with George J. White heading the advertising canvass. Top racing drivers plan to attend Mount Dora for five hours of races sanctioned by the American Power Boat Association on the Grapefruit Circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Dora
al Rehbaum, Jr
Yacht Club
Chamber of Commerce
George J. White
Mount Dora
American Power Boat Association
Winter Resident Nettie Applegate Dies in Florida
Mrs. Nettie Applegate 78 a winter resident of Mount Dora died suddenly Monday at Eustis Waterman Memorial hospital. She had lived in the Ingraham apartments and was well known among winter visitors. Funeral services will be held in New York her summer home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Nettie Applegate
Eustis Waterman Memorial Hospital
Johnnie’s goodwill tour delights Mount Dora crowd
Johnnie and his brother Ralph toured Dorans Tuesday afternoon handing out smiles and cigarettes to locals before heading to Lake Apopka to fish. The pair drew attention with Johnnie’s radio voice and a custom bright red roadster marked with advertising while visiting Mount Dora.
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Johnnie
Dorans
Lake Apopka
Ralph
Mount Dora
East Town Pallbearers Union Meets True Light Society
The Pallbearers Union and True Light society No 7 in Apopka Florida held a well attended meeting with 12:10 PM gavel by President Charles Randel. Rev C H Harris delivered the sermon and $37.76 was raised. The N A A C P joined the Progressive Voters league for talks. Mr Dan W Allen left for Jersey City March 1.
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Pallbearers Union
True Light Society
Apopka
Fla
Charles Randel
Morse Howard
C. H. Harris
East Town
N.A.A.C.P
Progressive Voters League
Leola Thomas
Dan W. Allen
Allen
Jersey City
Leola
T. M. Thomas
St. Mary
Brother Owens
F.M
Beetles Revered as Sacred in Ancient Times Feeding Beliefs
The article notes that certain beetle species held sacred status in ancient cultures and were fed as part of ritual or religious practice. It highlights the cultural significance and the unusual care given to these insects in historical contexts.
Council Grants Raises for Three City Employees in 1948
City Council approved salary increases for three workers led by City Clerk William Stewart adding $25 a month. Carswell Thompson rose to 57.70 weekly and M. Grantham to 35 a week while other staff including police officers and librarian Rae Moody were denied raises after committee review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stewart
J. E. Fortner
Rae Moody
Mount Dora
M. Grantham
Ortner
Mount Dora Golf Club Greens Fee Season
Play golf at Mount Dora Golf Club with a greens fee of 1.50 dollars. The season runs from December 1 to April 1.
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Mount Dora Golf Club
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Golf News
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V. R. Dibble & Son
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