Lake County Oil Prospects Highlighted At Dinner
Arnold hosts Lake county guests from Leesburg Polk and surrounding towns as drilling starts in Groveland. Sam E Wilson Jr in charge reports modern steel derrick and rotary gear. William Gregg Blanchard discusses Florida geology and seismograph surveys backing South Lake area prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold
Lake County
Leesburg
Polk
Gilbert Leach
Arthur Newitt
R. K. Gore
Tavares
Keller
Mount Dora
South County
Oil
Oklahoma
Groveland
Blanchard
Sam E. Wilson
Wilson
William Gregg Blanchard
Florida
United States Geological Survey
Gulf Basin
South Lake
Fight Against T B Gains Interest In Lake County
The Lake County Tuberculosis and Health Association held its monthly meeting at Ye Olde Spinning Wheel Tea Room in Tavares. Representatives from across the county attended as the group praised the 1934 Christmas Seal sales, with about 70 percent of funds staying locally. Health literature was distributed to schools and libraries, promoting TB diagnosis, control, and arrest, while legislators appeared sympathetic to sanatorium funding in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Ye Olde Spinning Wheel Tea Room
Tavares
Lake County
Florida Tuberculosis and Health Association
National Tuberculosis Association
Florida
Ghost, Rabbit Chase Through Night Graveyard Tale
An old story tells of a colored man passing a graveyard late at night who flushes a ghost and a rabbit. He runs between them and urges the bunny to move aside so a real runner could pass.
Pirates To Repeat Musical Program Tomorrow Night
The Pirates staged a popular musical evening at the Community Auditorium praised as one of the year’s best entertainments. The show featured a nautical set by Johnston, with performances by Miss Maxine Saltsman and Raymond Perkins, and a finale of Anchors Aweigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Ee Sailor Boys
Maxine Saltsman
Raymond Perkins
Katherine Schumacher
Miss Saltsman
Barbara Hopcraft
Wayne Richardson
Fletcher Crane
Barton Mumaw
Lieut. Pearce
Dr. Brodie
Chamber of Commerce
Topic Office
Lieutenant Pearce
Major Merriweather
Frank Hall
Cliff White
Don Dowd
Rush Ball
Mesdames Hanscom
Mumaw
Rice
Crane
Vincent
Shirley Shonenberger
Katherine Amacher
Mr. Johnston
Mr. Gallie
Eustis
Wise Boat Works
W. A. Vincent
Rehbaum & Crane
Rollins College
Wise
Civic Drive Promotes Housing Loans for Property Repair
A municipal appeal urges residents to consult the National Housing Administration representative at the Chamber of Commerce. Learn how to finance repairs, modernization, and home conveniences with long term government loans to boost town appeal and property values. The representative is available daily from nine to twelve mornings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Housing Administration
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora Decides On Municipal Power Plant Plan
Town officials seek to decide May 14 whether Mount Dora will own a generating plant as part of its power distribution. The issue centers on proposals from Fairbanks Morse and Florida Public Service Company, with a vote on ratifying a contract while ensuring net revenues cover plant costs and not general taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Tallahassee
Washington
Als
Fairbanks, Morse & Company
Mount Dora
Florida Public Service Company
Ida Public Service Company
Uni
Electric Company
Fairbanks, More & Company
Atlantic Coast Line to air condition trains for summer travel
The Atlantic Coast Line announces through trains between the East and the South will be fully air conditioned for summer travel. Trains Tamiami Havana Special and Palmetto Limited will feature lounge sleeping dining cars and first class coaches. Inaugural southbound trip May 17 and record-fast schedules Florida to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Coast Line
Paul W. Turrentine
Tamiami
Havana
Tampa
St. Petersburg
New York
Jacksonville
Miami
Savannah
Turrentine
Speaker Paul R. Mahony at Mount Dora M E Church
World traveler and trade representative Paul R. Mahony speaks Sunday at 11:00 a.m. on experiences in the Holy Land India and Egypt. Gideons O W Smith and J C Urquhart tell the Gideon story at 7:30 p.m. Reverend Perry B. James leaves for the St Johns River Conference in Miami this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. Mahony
Methodist Church
Holy Land
India
Egypt
Mahony
Mount Dora
Sylvan Shores
Gideon
Gideons
O. W. Smith
J. C. Urquhart
Perry B. James
St. Johns River
Miami
Starts New Home for Mr J G Ray Jr at Sylvan Shores
Mr J G Ray Jr begins construction of a new six room English type brick veneer home on Sheridan Road Sylvan Shores. The house will include all modern conveniences and aims for rapid completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Ray, Jr
Sheridan Road
Sylvan Shores
Kiwanis Program Highlights Talks and Attendance
Kiwanis hear J Ed Baker discuss the bond between service clubs and institutions at the Harry Anna Home in Umatilla. Dr John I Wean of Eustis spoke on Kiwanis first law and its slogan We Build. Members from Eustis and other nearby clubs attended, with prize drawings and a May 20 joint meeting planned at Lake County Country Club. The perfect attendance honor roll lists many members including George White and Paul Mahony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
J. Ed Baker
Harry-Anna Home
Rotary
Lions’ Clubs
Geo. J. White
Florida
E. M. Wentworth
George White
Lieut. Pearce
Wm. Johnson
C. J. Brown
A. C. Quixley
J. C. Urquhart
D. F. Crane
Dr. Miller Wells
George Keller
Perry B. James
Dr. G. Richardson
L. C. Smith
A. J. Waltz
R. W. Dickson
D. H. Bishop
W. J. Story
H. W. Harlow
G. B. Hurlburt
Paul R. Mahony
C. C. Moorhead
Thanks to M E choir and volunteers
Esther M. Wyatt expresses gratitude to everyone who aided the M E choir over the past two years. She praises the loyal members and staff, and particularly thanks them for a Monday night flower presentation and ongoing support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Choir
Esther M. Wyatt
Hot liquid uncooked frosting smooths sugar lumps
A quick method uses hot liquid to dissolve lumps in uncooked frosting. Heat dissolves crystals, eliminating the need for sifting or rolling. The result is a smooth glaze without extra labor.
Mount Dora Wins 1936 Knights of Pythias Convention
Mount Dora was chosen as the 1936 convention site by Florida K P and Pythian Sisters delegates after a vote at the Gainesville meeting. Attending from Mount Dora were Wingler and Mrs Griffiths and Mrs Wingler. Mrs Griffiths and Mrs Wingler earned Grand Temple degrees under Kate M Davies of Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters
Gainesville
Pe Wingler
Wingler
Frank Griffiths
Lemuel Colson
Grand Temple
Griffiths
Kate M. Davies
Vancouver
Canada
State Association
P T A Father’s Night Meeting May 7
The P T A will host Father’s Night on May 7 at 8 p m in the Community Building. G E Rollins trainmaster of the Atlantic Coast Line will speak on Safety. Officers for 1935 36 will be installed by Mrs George Han ford president of the Lake County Council P T A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Rollins
Atlantic Coast Line Railway
George Hanford
Leesburg
Lake County Council
Gould Garcia
Frank Burkart
J. M. McCown
Harry Backus
Tracy Kramer
Regional Scout Conference Attended by Orange Lake Council
Mrs. Lashar returned from Charleston South Carolina where Orange Lake Girl Scout Council members joined over two hundred delegates for the Regional Conference within the Juliet Low Region covering North and South Carolina Georgia and Florida. Attendees included William Edwards Zellwood Chancellor from Orange Mrs Lashar Lake County Councillor and Mrs C D Christ deputy commissioner from Orange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas. Lashar
Charleston
S. C
Orange Lake
Lashar
Lake County
C. D. Christ
Orange
Raisins From Sugar-Rich Grapes Fail In Florida
The article notes raisins come from very high sugar content grapes two to three times higher than Florida varieties. Some raisins types dry on the vine with little air moisture, but none of the raisin varieties have performed well in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Mount Dora Wins Big in Lake County Contests
Mount Dora school dominates the Lake County Contests held in Tavares with three first prizes in Public Discussion Debate and One-Act Play and a second in Spelling. Umatilla Leesburg Tavares Eustis Clermont also competed across events including typing declamation and glee club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Lake County
Tavares
D. Moore
Umatilla
Leesburg
Eustis
Clermont
Alton Kindred
Dean
Charlotte Davis
Leesig
Virginia
Edward Brooks
Florida
Roy Christopher
Cecil Parker
Lees
Groveland
David Harvey
Ruth Harvey
Mary Louise Rehbaum
Flora Morley
Lee French
Jean Smith
Virginia Beerbower
Mary Norton
Frank Pooser
Miss Craig
Laney
Hi-Y Club Hears Fine Travel Talk
Mount Dora Hi-Y Club welcomed Paul R. Mahony who just returned from a 50 000 mile world trip. He described Lisbon the Canary Islands Mombasa Nairobi and safari sights plus Africa travel changes since Vasco da Gama. He spoke on Nile trains wildlife customs and a tribal war dance in Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Paul R. Mahony
Peabody
Mahony
London
Copenhagen
Hamburg
Brussels
Paris
Venice
Athens
Syria
Jerusalem
Cairo
Italy
Lisbon
Cape Town
Bombay
Rangoon
Singapore
Sydney
Fiji Islands
Hawaii
Canary Islands
Cape of Good Hope
Mombasa
Africa
Vasco da Gama
Mr. Mahony
Nairobi
Paul R. We
Jean Smith
Ambitious Northwest Florida tourism plans under development
FERA assists efforts as officials in Northwest Florida develop ambitious summer tourism plans. The program focuses on regional promotion and infrastructure to attract visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
FERA
Four Confess To Robbery Of H V Fish Home
One robbery is fully accounted for that of the H V Fish home at Helen and Ninth streets. The robbers Randall Luther Sam Aleeson and J E Spencer all of Cassia are in jail awaiting trial. Arrests were made by a stable Cooper who has been on the case. Fingerprint reports could not identify the prints and other clues led to the arrests.
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H. V. Fish
Helen and
Ninth Streets
Randall
Luther
Sam Aleeson
J. E. Spencer
Cassia
Cooper
Orlando
Pail
Vares
Honor Roll Students Named at Florida State College for Women
Among 242 students finishing the third quarter at Florida State College for Women are Miss Slack of Mount Dora and Miss 8 of Tangerine both in the School of Education. Honors require B or better. no student below C is listed.
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Florida State College For Women
Miss Slack
Mount Dora
School of Education
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Kiwanis News
Fla. K.P
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Ee Ce
Christian Mem
Woman’s Club
Nemevinan
Woman’s Club Library Committee
New York Sunday Times
Book Review
New York Herald-Tribune
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