Judge presses Legislature for Florida Farm Colony funding
Lake County officials urge rapid action to expand Florida State Hospital and Florida Farm Colony as feeble minded and mentally ill residents face long waits. County Judge W Troy Hall Jr cites Lake County cases, including children on the waiting list for years, and asks Representative Tim Sellers to push corrective appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Florida Farm Colony
Gainesville
Troy Hall
Tim M. Sellers
Tallahassee
James C. Gwynn
County Judges Association of Florida
Florida State Hospital
Florida
Florida Citrus Mutual Quietly Works Amid Legislative Turmoil
The Florida Citrus Mutual continues its focused effort to reform the citrus industry despite a media system overwhelmed by Tallahassee coverage. Directors volunteer long hours and travel at their own expense to persuade growers and canners to support the program, lacking a press agent to publicize their hard work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Citrus Mutual
Mutual
Tallahassee
Florida
Leesburg Watermelon Festival Promises Fun Despite Drought
Central Florida gathers in Leesburg for the Watermelon Festival featuring a parade, bathing beauty revue, a watermelon eating contest, boat races, a baseball game between Leesburg Dodgers and Palatka Azaleas, a band concert, awards for growers, and a grand ball at Don's Skateland. Lois Driver will miss the bathing beauty crown attempt due to commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Leesburg
Lake County
Lois Driver
Mount Dora
George J. Rast
Venetian Gardens
Leesburg Dodgers
Palatka Azaleas
Don’s
Treadwell Honored for Navy Diploma at San Francisco
George Treadwell SA received the navy training diploma issued by the bureau of naval personnel in San Francisco after earning marks above the average. His mother, Mrs. Modell Treadwell, was informed this week. Florida Island is under construction at the Lake County fair grounds in Eustis, shaped like the state of Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Treadwell
Navy
Bureau of Naval Personnel
San Francisco
Modell Treadwell
Florida Island
Lake County Fairgrounds
Eustis
State of
Florida
Mount Dora Week in Sunshine and Lake Dora Excursions
A Mount Dora diary recounts spring days with 65 to 84 degree weather, boat trips on Lake Dora, fishing near the Dora river headwaters, golf on the course, and family outings. It notesPunky's bike ride, the joy of wildlife sightings, and a letter from Ada Hubbell praising Florida’s beauty and the town's summer climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. R
Punky
Lake Dora
Pinky
Mount Dora
Dora
LaMar Silver
Ocklawaha
LaMar
Ada C. Hubbell
Utica
N. Y
Hubbell
Hollywood
General Federation of Women’s Club
Florida
Girls State Delegates to Visit Tallahassee
Mount Dora will send Helen Wages and Lee Hubinger to the Girls State program in Tallahassee the week of June 27. Alternate delegates are Mar Roseborough and Evelyn Mikey. The program is sponsored by the American Legion auxiliary with financial help from the Business and Professional Women's club and Kiwanis club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Tallahassee
Wiseacres
Mount Dora
Girls State
American Legion Auxiliary
Helen Wages
Lee Hubinger
Departments of State
Mar- Roseborough
Evelyn Minkey
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Kiwanis Club
Ice Hockey’s Long History Surpasses Two Centuries
The article notes ice hockey as a sport with at least two centuries of development. It highlights early forms and key milestones shaping its evolution into a modern game.
Setback Authority Details Inspection and Seizure Rules
The article outlines that fruit graded and prepared for market must be inspected for compliance with maturity standards and other act requirements. Violations may lead to seizure condemnation and destruction. Fees and taxes are collected as with other fresh fruit growers or shippers. Lake county includes 28 communities, 14 of which are incorporated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Lake County
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Paul HA. Reese
Mabel Norris Reese
W. Troy Hall, JR
Lois
Treadwell
P.R
J. W. Hunter
Tavares
Jesse
Lady Dora
Milwaukee
Fuer
Victor McLaglen
Slate Brewing CO
Milwaukee, Wis
Dora Florida
Aio
Robert Wt
Gardner ‘Lmighton Charles
Vincent Price
Roy
Rogers
Texas
Sun
Robert Ryan
Barbara Hale
Dean Stockwell
Fi David
Brian Pl
Gladys George
Virginia Huston
Fred Clark
Wiese
Flamingo Road
Canadian Pacific
Acces PH
EA Om
Winninger Mous
Blatz Brewing CO
Feeies
Sega Up
WM. P. Wingler
Dichaor Aloe Orlando
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