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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1941
Page
7
George P Lovell of Florida is described as the son of the late W Lovell. He attended a local high school and completed a commercial course at the Business School in Jack. He favors green and enjoys growing flowers with success in his gardens.
A 1857 born resident of Washington DC who moved to Florida in 1887 is praised for community work in Leesburg. He notes his fondness for talking with old friends on the square and a love of sweets, with fishing as a hobby. He claims to have built many buildings in Leesburg, matching any other man in Lake County.
John B. Gaines of Leesburg is described as a self-made, self-educated man of Lake County. He studied in a local subscription school, pursued home study for higher learning, and became a prominent lawyer. The account notes his early earnings and long service to Lake County through tree cultivation and county commissions.
The report states Adlerny has been named General for Florida for five years. He is identified as a Mason a Shriner and an Episcopalian.
J R C Fremp discusses the idea of long life and mental attitude inMount Dora Florida. He cites scientists saying sane living aids longevity and plans to reach a hundred years old aided by Florida climate and a positive outlook. He notes he expects to issue invitations to his 110th birthday in forty years.
Florida turpentine industry once glamorized for tourists gains national attention via film. Pathe News released footage while Paramount shot a feature around Pearce Lewis, operator of the Lewis Plantation and Turpentine Still near Brooksville. Lewis has turned his operation into a popular tourist draw attracting thousands annually.
Mrs. Sheldon and her little son from Valdosta visit relatives. Mrs. Malcolm Reed’s son Malcolm improving after illness. Local residents travel to conferences, family guests arrive from Buffalo and Daytona Beach. Ralph Battle returns from Miami racing season. Mrs. Ida Battle returns from Chicago. Mrs. Lola Kennedy travels from Mercedes after daughter Mildred Hall’s death. Miss Betty Jo Hall to accompany her back to Sorrento. Mrs. Flowers hosts visitors. Ladies Missionary Society hosts Eustis guests with readings and a skit. sweet refreshments served by Mrs. Schopke and assistants.
State Citrus Commissioner Mayo urges Florida growers to sell fruit only to licensed dealers with bonds. He notes rising licenses and bonds, reports better prices, and warns illegal buyers seek to profit when prices rise. Growers urged to use bonded, licensed buyers and canning plants or cash buyers with permits.
Eustis girl Miss Elsie Varney dominated at Orlando Exposition collecting 23 awards in poultry and egg divisions. She earned premiums in White Rock and Plymouth Rock varieties, Black Minorca, brown eggs, and the best individual display, with $36.10 in prize money. Lake County Home Demonstration Agent Mrs. Lucie Miller supervised the 4-H work.
The Progressive Farmer notes using nicotine sulphate as an inexpensive spray to deter cats and dogs from flower beds without harming plants. It warns the solution is potent yet can be diluted per container directions and lasts about two weeks per application.
Tiger Sharks in Marineland’s Marine Studios confront ongoing changes as new entrants step forward to vie for the front row positions, signaling a shifting lineup and potential competition for space and attention.
Lake County Chamber of Commerce seeks locations of the oldest and largest orange and grapefruit trees for photos to be taken at the Court House in Tavares. Roger Babson reports at the Hesperides Ranch seedling oranges and grapefruit show substantial girth, with trees planted in the 1880s but frozen in 1893. Readers with trees exceeding these measurements urged to contact Lake Wales News.
Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Wartenburg and daughter Peggy vacationed at the Tavares Inn in Lake County. On the day before departure, he hooked an unusually large bass that got away. He extended his stay by three days and then, fishing near Dora, landed an eight pound black bass. The family has fished at Tavares for four years and plans to return.
The Associated Dailies of Florida announced a meeting scheduled at St. sents on the 28th and 29th with V. J. Obenauer identified as a participant.
Gov Spessard L Holland names Edgar W Scarborough of Gadsden County as Director of the State Beverage Department succeeding Thomas W Long who resigned after the inauguration. Long reduced collection costs and saved money for school and Welfare funds during his tenure, with notable reductions and transfers detailed.
Lake County fern growers contributed decorative ferns for the Lake County Fair flower show this week. Notable contributors include W. H. Richey Jr of Grand View Nursery Leesburg Florida Greens Corp of Yalaha and Dr W E Whitt of Yalaha The show background was designed by Lloyd Gal of Florida Nursery and Landscape Co Leesburg.
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