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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1938
Page
7
The Mauch twins Billy and Bobby star in a Penrod and His Twin Brother comedy drama to be presented at the Princess Theatre on Sunday and Monday.
Readers are urged to visit the Citrus Experiment Station at Lake Alfred and the Leesburg station to learn about watermelons grapes and rodent control. Dr A F leads Lake Alfred work with minor elements fertilizers cover crops and insect and disease control. Camp invites all growers to tour the stations and apply lawn care tips including a cottonseed meal and nitrate mix fertilizer.
Additional checks totaling 580 arrived Monday for Lake County growers for soil conservation work. The payments amount to 13,500, bringing this week’s total to 36,800 across 1600 individual checks. The program is administered by county agricultural agent R. E. Norris, with Lake County noted for an efficient operation.
Dorothy Ludlum of Eustis was the highest scoring girl in the State Poultry and Egg Judging Contest at the Central Florida Exposition in Orlando in February. She belongs to the Eustis 4 H Girls Club, organized under Lake County Home Demonstration Agent Mrs. Lucie K.
Lake County census data show a constant rise of about 1,000 residents annually across 1920 to 1935, matching growth during Florida real estate booms. After a 1895–1900 dip during the great freeze, population has largely recovered, with census figures corroborating the pattern from federal and state counts.
The article notes strawberries will be plentiful at reasonable prices for a short time at season end. It emphasizes washing without soaking, draining, and minimal water use to preserve flavor and Vitamin C. For canning, heat just below simmer, fill sterile containers, seal, and process briefly. Do small batches and reheat before use.
A traveler recounts a trip with Yancey, secretary of the Marianna Chamber of Commerce, to Caverns State Park near Marianna in Jackson County. The 1400 acre site, developed by the Florida Board of Forestry and State Park Service, features underground caverns with fourteen rooms and spectacular stalactite formations.
Earl Lehmann secretary of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce will address the Florida Commercial Secretaries Association Convention in Atlanta April 3 5 on Practical Chamber of Commerce Work He is past president of the Southern Association and chairs the motorcade organizing committee for Florida secretaries to the Atlanta convention.
An advert for Mosteller's Service Station at Fifth and Alexander promotes fruit brands including Bango Carroll Pride Fancy Tree ripened fruit and a local phone contact 44 for orders.
Tavares with 25 points edged the Eustis troop by three to win the silver loving cup at the final county wide scout field day held Saturday March 19 at Clermont High School athletic field.
Lake County farm population has nearly doubled in seven years. From 1981 in 1930 to 2782 in 1937, the Lake County Chamber of Commerce notes the rapid growth. New grove and farm acreages are developed and families move to live on the land, increasing cultivation.
Colored stereopticon slides and color motion pictures highlighting Florida’s historic and scenic spots were shown to Lake County Chamber of Commerce guests at Villa Dora Hotel Mount Dora on March 18. New color films showcase Lake County and statewide scenes to promote the region for fall exhibition in north resort hotels. Future showings include Clermont Community Building March 26 at 7 30 for Postal Colony group Mount Dora Tourist Club March 29 and Lakeside Inn Mount Dora March 31 for hotel guests.
A Seminole wedding occurred Sunday at Silver Springs during the Seminole Indian Centennial Celebration of 1838 1938. Princess Sally Osceola and Billy Homespun joined in the ceremony performed by Chief Iley Cypress. The event featured native dances, endurance contests, bow and arrow contests, and the Sun Dance and Water God Festival for guests.
The Old Age Assistance rolls shrank by 1 714 cases from July 1, 1937 to February this year due to deaths, with 1 205 recipients dying in that span. In Lake County 34 cases closed, for ten listed reasons including death and self support. Further eligibility data by reaching age 65 were not yet available.
A base is under construction between Royal Palm Hammock and Collier City on State Road 27A Collier County Traffic will detour to the old Marco Island Road and Ferry use through the area to bypass the work zone.
Brevard County receives first prize for its citrus display at the Central Florida Exposition in Orlando marking the fourth consecutive year of top honors in citrus at the fair.
Supreme Court candidate Truman G Futch says he will not clutter highways with tack cards or signs. Garden and Women clubs statewide praise this approach and Futch will continue to appeal via newspapers and personal visits. He recently toured central Florida counties and reports strong reception then plans a campaign along the lower East Coast. Only two of 39 applicants passed the Florida bar exam last month, the first time such a small number succeeded since 1925.
A detailed diorama depicting a Seminole Indian village from late Pennsylvania is being shown at a New York railroad station. The exhibit will run through March, drawing interest from travelers and locals alike.
The Lake County Real Estate Board met at Lake County Country Club near Eustis on March 17. Realtor Harry E. Morse presented four reels of colored Florida and northern scenes. President E. C. Huey presided. district VP S. H. Bowman introduced speakers Wood and Blaine McGrath. Next meeting is April 21 at Sylvan Shores Mount Dora with speaker M. M. Parrish of Gainesville.
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