Florida Prosperity and Shifting Economic Roles Highlighted
The piece notes Florida’s booming citrus and tourism, calls out prosperity amid national debates, and quotes Dean Walter J. Matherly saying that agriculture is no longer the backbone of the nation as industrialism rises. It mentions conservation efforts under R. L. Dowling and hints at fishermen benefiting from Florida’s favorable year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Matherly
College: of Business Administration
University of Florida
United States
Armistice Day Observance Called For November 11
The article notes Armistice Day on November 11 marking twenty one years since the end of World War I. It honors those who served and rests on battlefields such as Flanders Field, urging special programs to express national gratitude for the dead and living veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Flanders Field
Red Cross Drive Opens Armistice Day Through November 30
The annual American Red Cross membership drive starts Armistice Day and runs through November 30. Subscriptions range from one dollar to any amount. the organization’s mercy in floods storms and disasters is highlighted and every loyal American is urged to contribute according to ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
American Red Cross
Mount Dora Tourist Club Recovers Amid Revival Drive
Back in print after summer break, Mount Dora nostalgia column recounts summer antics and a push to revive the Mount Dora Tourist Club. Community members are urged to support leadership, attend the first meeting, and keep the club alive with collective effort and good humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Friends
Maine
Mount Dora
Mount. Dorn
J. A
Eustis Airport To Get Hangars
A radical new fireproof hangar for Eustis airport is near completion with a five room apartment for Sid Smith the builder pilot. The structure at St Louis avenue will house planes and include lavatories guest rooms and gasoline pumps. Smith says it will be ready by November with full completion in December and lighting planned for night use.
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Hanneline
Screien
Eustis
Eustis Airport
Sid Smith
Smith
William “Speedy” Palmer
United States
Mount Dora
Opie Read Dies in Chicago After Lake County Ties
The beloved humorist Opie Read, famed writer and longtime Lake County booster, died recently in Chicago. He had wintered at Howey-in-the Hills for eight years and was a familiar figure whose friendship to the county and its people was well noted. His arrival in Lake County was prompted by W. J. Howey whose friendship brought Read to the area and inspired his affection for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Chicago
America
Opie Read
Howey--in-the-Hills
W. J. Howey
Did You Happen to See by F M Whaley
A fragmented local note describes various town happenings including a man leaning into Gilbert Park at 7 am, a pen of baby alligators at the Chamber of Commerce, a few social mentions, and observances for Tracy Kramer Jr with a Thanksgiving football game talk.
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F. M
Buster
Whaley
Gilbert Park
P. S
Chamber of Commerce
Howard
Kansas
Roxy
Tracy Kramer, Jr
Ladies Aid Funds Deposit Sparks Bank Incident
In Mound City Missouri a Ladies Aid member visited a bank to deposit funds. The teller misheard the phrase aid money and commented on the "old hens," prompting the woman to grab her passbook and leave in a hurry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mound City
Missouri
Dog House
Ladies’ Aid Society
Silent Remembrance Day Marked On Armistice Anniversary
On November 11 1918 at 11 am the ceasefire ended World War I. A reflection urges two minutes of silence to honor Liberty Democracy and those who sacrificed for self government. The article notes future peace hope and American pledge for Americans amid ongoing global conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Liberty
Controlling Borers in Shade Trees Lead Guide
Infected or dying trees must be cut down to prevent spread. Shot Hole Borers can be checked by thorough whitewash treatment mixed with salt, sealing cracks to deter entry. Flat Headed Borers attack beneath bark and require careful detection and management.
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J. R. Watson
Evening Services and Prayer Meeting Schedule
Evening services at 7:45 p.m. and a 6:00 p.m. start for Ladies Bible study followed by a 7:45 p.m. Prayer Meeting. You are cordially invited to attend each service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies
Christian Science Church in Eustis Services and Reading Room
On the corner of Grove Street and Lemon Avenue in Eustis a Sunday School meets at 9 45 a m with a Sunday service at 11 a m on Mortals and Immortals. Wednesday 8 p m testimonies and remarks. Free reading room at Fountain Inn Building 117 Eustis Street open daily 2 5 p m except Sundays and holidays. Readers may read borrow or purchase Bible and Christian Science literature. Public invited to all services and to use the reading room.
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Eustis
Florida
Grove Street
Lemon Avenue
Fountain Inn
Eustis Street
Beetle Control Tips For Trees From A H Brinkman
Capt A H Brinkman Real Estate Broker notes girdling and boring insects harm young trees. Dig out flat headed borers with a sharp instrument and avoid cross grain cuts. Shelter sun exposed trunks with boards or Spanish moss. Use carbon bisulphide to treat round headed borers by injecting or packing into holes.
Census offices set in Orlando for Florida district
The 1940 Federal Census heads for Florida place the supervisor for the 5th District as Dick Bell of Orlando with John C. Lochner of Clermont as assistant. The Lake County Chamber of Commerce urges full cooperation to ensure Lake County’s population is accurately counted. We spend too much time worrying over things that never happen.
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Florida
Orlando
Dick Bell
John C. Lochner
Clermont
Lake County
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Russia
R. L. Dowling
Opie
Ladies Aid
Tangerines
Alfred Maben
Eustis, Fla
Mount Dora Hotel
Roquefort
Thausand Island
Zellwood Inn
Zellwood
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Tremain St
Secor
E. 11Th & Gorham
J. B. Griswold
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Birkbeck
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Park Ave
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Pink House
Hoveliber
Akehurst
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Magnolia Ave
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Dave L. Wiley
Ana Widaber
First Methodist Episcopal Church
A G. Rogers
C. M. Brown
Epworth League
L. D. Weatherhead
First Baptist Church
R. W. Acree
Bible School
C. M. Hall
Plainfield Chanter
Royal Ambassadors
Community Church
Frances A. Poole
Jesus
ST. Thomas Episcopal Church
D. T. Johnson
Church OF Christ Lake
Franklin Park
Rossiter St
Sanford Road
Aubrey Mercer
ST. Mary’s OF the Lakes
Grove St
Badger Ave
Fl . Fla
Patrick Doyle
Church OF God
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J.C. Thompson
First Church OF Christ Scientist
A.h.brinkman
Pat Ae Ann
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Alfred Rehbaum
Thomas H. Cooley
Mount Dora, Fla
T. H. Evans
Watchmaker and Jeweler
Watch Inspector
Seaboard Airline Railroad
East Pine Street
L. A. Tremain
Donnelly Ave
Triangle Gas Co
J. M. Smith
Florida Key
W. M. Kennedy
Osteopathic — Medicine
Fourth Ave
Haynes Office Machine Co
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