Joe Austin Enters State Senate Race Promises City First
Leesburg lawyer Col Joe M Austin announces for state senator with a tax cut platform. A Georgia crack er from Thomas county he lists extensive local service in Thomasville and Leesburg including city attorney roles and a Florida bar admission in 1922. He pledges to address towns and cities needs, listen to constituents, and oppose wholesale political machines while balancing two jobs and governors.
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Joe M. Austin
Leesburg
Joe Austin
Georgia
Thomas County
Thomasville
Southern Georgia
Florida
Tallahassee
Joe
Lake County
Lake Tounty
Aybe
Lal
Acon
Why Not Have a Hobby Readers Urged to Use Spare Time
A call to cultivate hobbies as valuable, enjoyable, and potentially profitable use of spare time. The piece cites Edison's early interest in machinery and chemicals and mentions Audubon as examples, listing a variety of hobbies from stamps and coins to gardening and building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
Audubon
Juniors Thank Supporters For Play Ticket Drive
The juniors express gratitude to students who helped sell tickets and note a large crowd at the play. Volunteers earned $135 after expenses with proceeds to fund a junior senior event. The eighth grade collected the largest percentage and will present a class prize. Ten or more tickets earned a free entry. Names: George Backus Walter Dunn Doris Chamberlain Buster Battle Mildred Bartlett Mary Louise Rehbaum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teers
George Backus
Walter Dunn
Doris Chamberlain
Buster Battle
Mildred Bartlett
Mary Louise Rehbaum
Junior Play Highlights Bring Laughs After Serious Moments
After the junior play closed, cast members recall humorous incidents that sparked laughter later. A backstage door mishap had the audience amused as Mable waved wildly to cue exits while Emily tangled in a light cord. Mary Louise faced a tense moment turning to open her notebook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable
Emily
Mary Louise
Backstage Glimpse of a Junior Play Night
In a bustling dressing room scene David Harvey asks about lipstick while Kate Granthedown carries glasses. Eudora aims for dignity as L. C. Green eyes Ellen Schrup, and Emily peers to spot her boyfriend in the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Harvey
Kate Granthem
Eudora
Jeanette
L. C. Green
Ellen Schrup
Emily
Bayard
Frederick
J. M
Nina
Mary Louise
Miss Cassidy
Delightful junior and senior party at Yacht Club
After Friday's junior play on March 18 Mary Louise Rehbaum hosted a party at the Yacht Club for the junior and senior classes and friends. Attendees included Louise Walker Marian Johnson Betty Ferran Warren Mesenger Everett Frank Pooser from Eustis and many college students Katherine Martin Alfred Rebbaum Roy Christopher and Robert Tuttle. Games music and refreshments followed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Louise Rehbaum
Louise Walker
Marian Johnson
Betty Ferran
Warren
Mesenger
Everett
Close
Frank Pooser
Eustis
Katherine Martin
Alfred Rebbaum
Roy Christopher
Robert Tuttle
Senior Class Notes and Candy Sale Profits
Senior girls in frilly outfits sold candy at the junior play on Friday March 13. Profits totaled 4.35 dollars and thanks were extended to donors. Names linked to diploma signing appeared, including Causby Stewart Rosalie Green Yvette Blanchard Sue Ray John McCown Pearl Killian Slocum Sadler and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Causby Stewart
Rosalie Green
Yvette Blanchard
Sue Ray
John McCown
Pearl Killian
Slocum Sadler
Lurlene Green
Buck Sadler
Jean Smith
Virginia Beerbower
Ed Brooks
Ellen Schrup
I. C. Green
J da
Ho ‘Sun
Junior Class Notes and Weekend Updates
The note thanks readers for items received during the Semin and mentions Blair spending Sunday in Wildwood. L. C. Green walked home from Mount Plymouth, and Ellen Schrup is suspected. The juniors say they visited homes over the weekend after the play and all slept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doe
Blair
Wildwood
L. C
Green
Mount Plymouth
Ellen Schrup
Sophomore Class Notes Oddities and Anecdotes
Gossip from the sophomore class highlights flu bouts of Nona Martenson, romance stirrings around Shirley Coen, Zellwood discoveries by Stewart, and Dorothy White's affection for Theo Green. Virginia is praised as the best debater. Roberts faces accusation of thievery in the junior play. Lois Jerne returns after seven days absent. Ivian Norton remains optimistic about love while Ossie Ginther doubts it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nona Martenson
Hee
William Turrentine
Shirley Coen
Stewart As
Zellwood
Babe Cod Wanser
Dorothy White
Theo Green
Virginia
Roberts
Lois Jerne
Ivian Norton
Ossie Ginther
Eighth grade notes and freshmen flu setback at school
Freshmen face flu risk as many begin diamondball practice for a hoped for season. Eighth grade elected new officers for their news club on Monday March 16 with John Fox and Frances Davis leading. They won the juniors ticket sale contest and will be entertained at a party or picnic. The eighth graders also earned their seventh P T A dollar this year and aim for another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fox
Oeee
Frances Davis
West Virginia
Scratching Up the Dirt by Pick and Peck
MDHS reporters Pick and Peck present a gossip column from Tavares area noting Mortimer McCown's interest in a local girl, fashion observations, and mixed social rumors. Several names appear with March dates and mentions of relationships, school events, and local personalities at Mt. Plymouth, Eustis, and nearby towns.
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MDHS
Pick and Peck
Mortimer McCown
Cassady
J.M. Green
Ash
Caesar
Green
Mt. Plymouth
Ellen Schrup
Ruth Beerbower
Mildred Bartlett
Helyne Ray
Miss Ray
Local gossip and signs of a hidden romance in town
Rumors spread about a dark senior Romeo attracting Dorothy White while Tracy Kramer and David Harvey tease, Ellen flirts with a gentleman, and Bayard Roberts and Stewart Pike tease Zellwood girls as the town signs off for two weeks of dirt and fun at the station.
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Teenie
Thing
Ellen
Tracy Kramer
David Harvey
Flash
Dorothy White
Bayard Roberts
Stewart Pike
Zellwood
Tangerine Social Notices and Visiting Visitors
Tangierine residents and guests are featured with visits to St. Cloud and Sarasota, plus longstanding winter friends from Long Island and Massachusetts. Upcoming events include a benefit card party and food sale on March 28 to aid the Tangerine Improvement Society, a church anniversary on March 30, and a health demon stration by Bucyrus Cookware Associates.
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Ardell Batton
Barbara
St. Cloud
Virginia
Winnie Dodge
Joseph Beale
Mass
Keene
James Laird
James Jr
Long Island
N. Y
Flor
C. H. Estey
Imnett Kate Watenberg
Springfield VI
Emma J. Tallant
Mount Dora
Tangerine
William Bloodgood
Howard
Charles W. Irrgang, Jr
Orlando
C. W. Irrgang
OS Tangerine
Frederick Beardsley
Army Network
Beardsley
Hawaii
Russia
Arthur Atwood
Elverson Atwood
Frederick Bosworth
Florence Bosworth
Frank Brando
Peru
Yungborn Sanitarium
Clarence Haigh
Utica
N Y
Bucyrus
Ohio
Tangerine Improvement Society
Wm. Bloodgood
F. Howard
Mia Rutz
Rollins College
Winter Park
Lily Frantz
Congregational Church
Florida Federation of Women's Clubs Elects Officers
The Florida Federation of Women's Clubs closed a highly successful convention electing officers for the coming year. President is Mrs. J. G. Kellum of Tallahassee, with vice president at large Mrs. J Ralston Wells of Daytona Beach, recording secretary Mrs. Thurston Roberts of Jacksonville, treasurer Mrs. Johnson Pace of Miami, corresponding secretary Mrs. T. S. Green of Tampa, and Mrs. John W. Dickins named as an official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs
J. G. Kellum
Tallahassee
J. Ralston Wells
Daytona Beach
Thurston Roberts
Jacksk Sle Banton
Johnson Pace
Miami
T. S. Green
Local Society Notes and Hospital News
Sorrenta tion and Mrs Godwin were patients at Lake County Hospital but were ready to return home last week. Several family members and guests fall ill or recover, while social events at the Strite, Adams, and Barber households are announced, including a Silver Tea March 30 and a Friday cafeteria supper for the Christian Endeavor. Orlando visitors and Michigan guests are mentioned among several brief updates on health and travel.
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Noble
Tyre
Eustis
Barber
Adams
Hazel Cowart
Norton
Lizzie Moore
Brown
Struck
Maryin
Michigan
Judson
The
Christian Endeavor
Steamship citrus freight rates reduced to Baltimore market
The Merchants and Miners Transportation Company announced freight rate cuts on citrus shipments to Baltimore effective Monday March 23. A 5 cent per box saving applies from Jacksonville to Baltimore and from Ft. Pierce to Baltimore, aiding Florida growers in the eastern market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Florida
Merchants and Miners Transportation Company
Jacksonville
Ft. Pierce
Langille Honored as President of Southeast Group
Justin E. Langille of Leesburg elected president of the Southeast Group Conference of the United States Building and Loan League at its annual meeting in Miami last week. He serves as secretary of the First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Lake County and is noted for leading a strong loans program with over 225000 in loans. Leesburg Rapids Lake Co. C. of C.
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Justin E. Langille
Leesburg
Southeastern Group
United States Building and Loan League
Miami
Langille
Federal Savings and Loan Association
Lake County
Orlando
Lake Co. C
Lake Griffin Closed to Bass Fishing for 60 Days
Lake Griffin will be closed to bass fishing for 60 days starting March 23 1936 by a county commission resolution. The Freshwater Fish and Game Department of Florida will enforce rules as deemed necessary to restore angling conditions. The decision follows prior attempts to protect and improve the lake’s fishing and notes its history as a premier Florida angling spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
County Commissioners
Lake County
Orida
Freshwater Fish and Gamement of
Florida
Lake Griffin
Freshwater Fish and Game Department
Tallahassee
Aince Griffin
Farmer Sees Future Benefit From Slash Pine Planting
The farmer notes planting slash pine on poorer lands offers a promising outlook. He expects future gains as the trees mature, improving soil and providing timber value.
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Frederick Sleight
Althe
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la Verne Townsend
Willard Dees
Fred Budge
Edith Moore
Bobby Wells
Harold Lane
Ralph Townsend
Eloise Glass
Edward Brooks
Flora Morley
Dedrick Green
C Late
Coralie Cooper
Jerry Davis
Jerry
Willieme Grantham
Myrtle Jepson
Sorrenta
United States
W. B. Gibson
Orlando Road
Mrs
Douglas Hall
Story Bros. Grocery
Santos
J. M. Lee
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