Thirty Thousand W O W Veterans Honored
Thirty thousand Woodmen of the World members hold five year service medals. Fort King Camp No 14 in Florida recently presented the thirtieth thousandth medal as the group nears its fortieth anniversary. The article notes strong solvency and assets, with large projects like War Memorial Hospital and WOW radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of the World
W. A
Woodmen , the World
Fort King Camp
No 14
Florida
V. A. Fraser
Pioneers of the Woodmen of the World
Mr. Fraser
War Memorial Ital
San Antonio
Tex
WOW
Omaha
Neb
War Memorial Hospital
United States
Fraser
Woodmen of the World Radio Congregation
Lake County clubs host annual banquet and community notices
The Lake County Council of home demonstration clubs and Lake County Commissioners attended an annual banquet at the Biltavern Hotel with 58 guests. Speakers included Miss Lucy Bell Little and several club presidents. 4 H girls helped serve dinner and a reading was given by Miss Kennedy. Other items note bridge parties, visits, and local P T A activities in Tavares and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Council of Home Demonstration Clubs
Lake County Commissioners
Biltavern
Lucy Bell Little
Ruth Bayless
Seneca
M. M. Steppins
Cassia
Bess
Clermont
S. R. Barber
Sorrento
Reed
Edmunds
Viva Cooke
Mane
Home Demonstration Shop
Paul T. Harber
Lake County
Local residents noted in brief week recap
O Sewell Palmer reports the first of the week. T E Estey with the plant board at Jacksonville visited family here Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs C J Post spent winter in St Petersburg and returned to Tavares staying at the Biltavern Hotel. Mrs Endell McCollum came home Friday from Orange General Hospital Orlando after a serious operation. Mrs W M Kennedy hosted Wedn Bridge Club and husbands at Sylvan Shores with prize nae sets won by Mrs W L Duncan and Leonard Barber. Ice cream cake and coffee served. Miss Emily Stevens returned to Lake Worth after a two week visit with her sister Mrs A L Swanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L.swanson
Bridge
John Wimbish
John Spivey
G. C. Tilley
S. R. McCormick
Eustis
Emily Stevens
Lake Worth
C. J. Post
St. Petersburg
Tavares
Biltavern Hotel
Endell McCollum
Orange General Hospital
Orlando
W. M. Kennedy
Wedn Bridge Club
Sylvan Shores
W. L. Duncan
Leonard Barber
A. L. Swanson
Local visitors and travel notes from the week
Dr and Mrs W E Fuller and Ruth traveled to Georgia to visit relatives and friends with Dr Fuller continuing to Chattanooga Tennessee on business. Mr and Mrs Brown and their son Sam of Miami stayed at the hotel this week and plan to spend the summer in Washington. They intend to return for winter after several previous winters here and last winter in Miami.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Fuller
A. Ruth
Dr. Fuller
Chattanooga
Tenn
Mrs. Brown
Sam
Miami
Washington
Dying Winter Resident Emily Capron Obituary Merges with Florida Ties
The obituary notes Mrs. Emily A Capron died May 14 at her Salem home in Massachusetts after a long winter stay in Florida. Born February 28 1850 she lived in Winchendon and Mass several decades. Funeral services were held in Oakdale and interment followed in Worcester. The piece also mentions Mrs Geo H Rice who spent winters in Florida dying on the 24th at the Estey home and names surviving relatives and funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily A. Capron
Gerine
Oakdale
Capron
Gustave Merz
Harold Sawtelle
Lyman
Emily Sawtelle
Prescott
Pittsfield
Mass
Sargent
North Burwick
C. R. Chamberlain
Leominster
Geo. H. Rice
Florida
C. H. Estey
Raymond Key
Social News From Orlando And Tangerine
Miss Edith Chamberlain and Mrs Snyder from Orlando called on Mrs Streeter and Mrs Estey at Wood lawn on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs A D Wells of Orlando were recent callers at the Jepson home. Mrs W L E Barnett, Mrs Dearest, now given by the Woman's Club in honor of Miss Newhall. We are glad to note the improving condition of Mrs W s hand attended by Dr Hannum of Eustis. Miss Myrtle Gordon is home from school exempt from exams for high class standing. Dr and Mrs Fred R Marsh were dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs C H Estey. The Tangerine events note includes the death of Willey Woodbury one of the oldest colored residents after a stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Chamberlain
Snyder
Orlando
Streeter
Mrs. Estey
Woodlawn
Mrs
A. D. Wells
Jepson
W. L.E. Barnett
Dearest
The
Woman's Club
Miss Newhall
Myrtle Gordon
Fred R. Marsh
Ouset
C. H. Estey
Willey Woodbury
Florida Banks Hold Resources At End Of 1929
All Florida banks held resources of 278,049,410 at end of 1929 per State Banking Department figures. More than 500 people were employed and a payroll of 90,000 paid by Miami aviation firms last winter, per Walter W. Bruns. Punta Gorda Barron Collier bridge construction rushed. Palmetto Peninsular Canning Company to operate a canning plant this season. Plant City skating rink permit granted at 2,500. Lake Worth Seaboard overpass bridge on Twelfth Avenue opened to traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
State Banking Department
Miami Aviation Concerns
Walter W. Bruns
Lake Worth
Seaboard
Twelfth Avenue
Building permits issued in Miami in April total $354950
City records show April building permits in Miami amounting to four hundred thirty five thousand? Actually three hundred fifty four thousand nine hundred fifty dollars. The figure reflects total valuation for new construction and alterations approved during the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Government to Utilize Dismal Swamp Canal Link in Waterway System
Norfolk reporters describe plans for federal administration to maintain a minimum twelve foot depth and integrate Dismal Swamp Canal into the Atlantic Coastal Waterway, linking Norfolk Virginia to Pasquotank River North Carolina. It notes the canal’s 170 year history, Civil War impacts, and proposals to make the area a National Park while attracting sport and trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Norfolk
United States
George Washington
Virginia
North Carolina
Patrick Henry
Nelson
Albemarle
Chesapeake Canal
Chesapeake
Great Swamp
Atlantic Coast
Maine
Florida
Lake Drummond
Checks for final dividend on Mount Dora Bank accounts
Checks for the final dividend on the 40 percent charge off accounts of the Bank of Mount Dora are now ready for distribution and may be obtained at the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Mount Dora
Political Announcements Urge Unified County Delegation
I N Kennedy of Eustis and Geo F Westbrook of Clermont announce harmony in each county delegation to the legislature, claim agreement on major problems, and urge Democratic voters to support them in the approaching primaries. They emphasize a united delegation can aid the county and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Futch
I. N. Kennedy
Eustis
Geo. F. Westbrook
Clermont
Davis Announces Candidacy for Lake County District Three
A. M. Davis announces his candidacy for member of the Board of Public Instruction for District Three in Lake County, subject to the Democratic Primary, and asks for support. The notice is dated Geovelant, Florida, 19-41p.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Instruction
Lake County
A. M. Davis
Geovelant
Florida
District Court OF the
Unit States
Southern District OF
William N. Ellis
Owens Declares Candidacy for Lake County District 4
Frank E Owens announces his candidacy for County Commissioner District 4 in Lake County on the Democratic ticket for the upcoming primary election on June 3. He asks for support from voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Frank E. Owens
Jones Seeks Lake County School Board District 3 Seat
W C Jones of Mascotte Florida announces candidacy for the Lake County School Board District 3 in the Democratic primary on June 3. He cites 16 years of board experience and promises economy and better inside governance. Your vote and support are urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County School Board
W. C. Jones
Mascotte
Fla
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. J. Rogers
C. B. Treadway
Atlanta, Ga
H. C. Duncan
Wesley Memorial Hospital
Lake Wales
Bok Tower
Olivia Hay
Leesburg, Ga
W. B Roberts
Donald Gardner
F. W Bridge Cclub
June McCranie
Paul Colbert
Tavares P. T. A
D. H. Moore
Mary P
Florence
William Palmer
Wero ‘Beach
O. Sewell Palmer
T. E. Estey
Plant Board
Jacksonville
Tors
Ted Estey
Estey Ome
Doris Chamberlain
Mary Estey
Geraldine Richardson
Mount Dora
Jennie Marot
Geraldine
Punta Gorda
Barron Collier Bridge
Peninsular Canning Company
Plant City
R. C. Conklin
M. D
Donnelly St. Mount Dora
Kake Drummond
Norfork
Beacham Theatre
Orlando, Fla
Paul Whiteman
of Jazz
John Boles, Jeannette
Loff, Laura LA Plante
Central
Goodyears
Goodyear
Orange Ave
Dickson- Ives
Business Builders
Dickson-Ives
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