Scientific research program on citrus fruits approved
Eminent nutritionists and chemists will join a commission to study citrus fruits health and nutritional properties. A qualified librarian will search literature and publish findings for medical and dental professionals. Dr P Phillips urged the program to boost Florida fruit sales. Dr A W Thomas of Columbia University will assist in chemical research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
P. Phillips
Orlando Shipper
Florida
A. W. Thomas
Columbia University
Florida Forest Fire Losses Hit Low 1937 Figure
The Florida Forest and Park Service reports 3 128 000 acres protected with about 49 000 burned, a 1 57 percent loss. There were 2 293 fires, 2 09 percent from lightning, and 55 percent incendiary. damage estimated at 62 112 00 dollars. Assistant Forester Earl Porter notes figures exclude four national forests and other federal protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Iida Forest and Park Service
Earl Porter
Branch of Fire Control
Florida Forest and Park Service
Lake County Receives Federal Soil Conservation Funds
Nearly twenty thousand dollars in soil conservation payments arrived from the Federal government to Lake County last week. The first batch included 650 checks totaling 10 000 dollars and a second batch of 415 checks totaling more than 9 700 dollars. Checks were handled by Col. C. E. Lester under County Agent R. E. Norris. Absentee grove owners mailed receipts from many states, reflecting interest spurred by Howey-in-the-Hills and Postal Colony developments in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Col
C. E. Lester
R. E. Norris
Evanston
Ill
Lexington
Verna
Bristol
Tick Infested Deer Slated for Slaughter in Florida Swamps
The Florida State Sanitary Board plans to kill tick infested wild deer in swamps across four south Florida counties within two weeks. Dr. J W Knapp states landowners can assist, with possible involvement of Dr I N Kennedy to open a sports season. Private landowners in Orange and Osceola counties may host board agents to cull deer on 50 000 acres. Wildlife officials expect around 500 deer total to be killed. open woodland deer are tick free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Stock Sanitary Board
Florida
J. W. Knapp
I. N. Kennedy
Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
Peavey-Wilson Lumber Company
Tosohalachee
Detour on State Road 19 West of Blountstown Discontinued
Detour on State Road No 19 west of Blountstown has been discontinued and will be used in the future during extremely wet weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blountstown
Sanford News From Congressman Jo e Hendricks
Congressman Joe Hendricks urges local contracting for a relief project in Florida districts Sumter Lake and Citrus counties 179 miles of line would serve about 418 customers with power from Bushnell while WPA labor and low rent housing programs expand as unemployment rises nationwide. He recalls tax debates and hopes for Revenue Act revisions in 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
Lake
Giltcanant
Bushnell
Slltelice
Orlando
4 H Club Moving Picture Show Comes to County
County 4 H Club Agent Wilmer Bassett announces an all talking picture program at Eustis High School Auditorium on March 23 at 8 pm. The event includes the feature Under the 4 H Flag plus a 4 H newsreel and a cartoon. Admission is free. A county attendance contest offers $2000 in prizes with a $1000 first prize to the winning county to support 4 H activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer Bassett
Hidden Values
Eustis High School
Bassett
Old Age Assistance Reaching Florida Seniors
Florida figures show that about one third of residents 65 and older. 87,459 people meet the age criterion from the 1935 census. Of these, 26,639 or 30.40 percent receive Old Age Assistance. Lake County reports 28,062 residents, 2,096 are 65 plus, with 536 on Old Age Aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Jacksonville
Peat Toeen
C. Codrington
Lake County
Sorrento Feels Florida Cowboys Benefit at School Event
Mrs Mabel Brown Beyer traveled from Tampa with relatives for a community event hosted by a newly formed group at the Sorrento school. The Florida Cowboys of WBO performed to a large audience with guests including Jine McDonald from Orlando and many local residents. Mrs Amy Hill, now in Cleveland, visited with friends while Mrs Driver hosted a Detroit guest. Zephyrhills visitors R W Sheldon were noted and Miss Allen attended the Tallahassee DAR conference. G C Battle and daughter Emma hosted Sunday at Emma Battle’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Brown Beyer
Tampa
Annack
Florida Cowboys
Jine McDonald
Orlana
Ground Sorrento
Strite
Sheldon
Cowart
Sally Strite
Doris Cowart
Amy Hill
Hastie
Hill
Cleveland
Driver
Detroit
R. W. Sheldon
Zephyrhills
Miss Allen
Conference of Daughters of American Revolution
Tallahassee
G. C. Battle
Little Miss
Battle
Emma Battle
Lake County Broadcasters Highlight County News and Events
WRUF Gainesville summarized Lake County topics last week covering Emeralda orange grove support and county bond debt cuts.OW Smith and R E Norris spoke on Astatula and blue ribbon features while Mount Dora Flower Show Leesburg Bass Tournament and new electric line drew attention. A coronation ball floor show for Madri Gras in Winter Haven is planned March 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
WRUF
Gainesville
Jefferson Thomas
Emeralda Suppo
Mount Dora
Leesburg
R. E. Norris
O. W. Smith
Astatula
Winter Haven
Hocker Seeks Fifth Judicial Circuit Judgeship
Ocala attorney F R Hocker announces candidacy for the Fifth Judicial Circuit seat in the forthcoming Democratic primary. He urges voters to support him in the race and notes the ad is a paid political notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Hocker
Ocala
Florida
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Surplus Commodities Program Surges Ahead in State
A first semi annual Welfare Board report shows more than half a million dollars in surplus commodities and clothing distributed in six months ending December 31 1937. About 100 000 dollars in federal wages support 200 workers with a network of 67 county warehouses and 29 district units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suly
Eam Welfare
Fred P. Cone
Welfare Board
Chas. L. Crawford
WPA
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Florida Oranges
Florida Celery
Rupture Expert H. M. Shevnan to Visit Orlando
Chicago rupture expert H. M. Shevnan will attend at the Angebilt Hotel in Orlando for one day Friday March 18 from 9 A M to 6 P M. He has 15 years as assistant to F H Seeley, noted rupture specialist of Chicago, and lists 6441 N Richmond St as his address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Shevnan
Chicago
Angebilt Hotel
Orlando
F. H. Seeley
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William E. Loomis
National Editorial Association
John Lochner
Clermont
Jess Lantz
Eustis
Eustis Lake Region
Arthur Newett
Groveland Graphic
Leesburg Ledger
Don Lochner
Clermont Press
Mr. Loomis
George C. Keller
Rexall
Rexall Drug Store
Paezleal
Mercuroc Rome
Abe
Durable Victoria
Gardenia
Gafama
Dovers Compact
Sherrie
Pps
Ladies of & Men's
Dresink
Rikee
Rie
Sirens
Vanvé
Alcox
Bom Ae
Caanu Me
Joe Hendricks
Sanford
H. Earnest
CCC
Washington
Texas
Kansas
Missouri
4 H Club
Moving Picture Show
Sorrento
Shevnan
Mr. Shevnan
Richmond ST
Gulf Life Insurance CO
Jacksonville, Fla
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