Citrus Industry in Florida Worth $72 Million Yearly
Mount Dora in Lake County highlights the Florida citrus sector with claims of about 72 million dollars annual value. Data from local packing houses shows growers earned averages of 1.30 to 1.61 dollars per box over decades, with production costs around 35 to 50 cents per box for oranges and 15 to 25 cents for grapefruit.
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Mount Dora
Hills and Lakes
Lake County
Florida
Juie
G. B. Hurlburt
Pipe Smoking Said To Improve Demeanor
Observers claim pipe smokers have calmer dispositions than other men. The habit allegedly makes it hard to argue oneself into a combative mood, suggesting a steadier temperament overall.
Geo J White Elected Director of Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank
Geo J White, longtime Mount Dora banker, elected director representing Class Three on the Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank board. He will serve banks across Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee with $150,000 in capital and surplus. White's career spans Jacksonville Federal Reserve, Mount Dora Bank and Trust, and First National Bank of Mount Dora. He has held civic roles including Kiwanis District leader, Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce president, and American Legion post commander.
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First National Bank of
Mount Dora
Ace Toeerah Tienes Bank
Classroup
White
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Tennessee
Atlanta Bank
Washington
Commerce and Industry
Jacksonville
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Mount Dora Bank and Trust Company
Florida Bankers Association
Court House
Lake County
Murl Pace To Be Candidate For Office Of Comptroller
Mark E Pace the Lake county tax assessor announced plans to run for Florida state comptroller within weeks. Pace has led Lake county since 1929 instituting a model assessment system funded without special appropriation and twice led the Tax Assessors Association of Florida.
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Murl Pace
Comptroller
Mark E. Pace
Lake County
Pace
Tax Assessors’ Association of Florida
Thanksgiving Service at Community Church to Feature Anthems and Sermon
Thanksgiving Sunday observed at the Congregational church on November 2 with a sermon by Brodie on Why and for What should we give thanks. Prelude by organ, memories on the bells, offertory and postlude Nune Dimittis. Two anthems by the choir include A Song of Praise and The Goddess of the Lord with varied solos and choruses. Florence Gilbert Hanscom is organist and director with a large choir and soloists including Miss Maxine Saltsman Mrs. Gladys Crane Mrs. Florence White and others.
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Brodie
Bell
van Alstyne
Mallard
Steiner
Adams
Florence
Gilbert Hanscom
Maxine Saltsman
Gladys: Crane
Florence White
Claudia Vincent
Alice Davis
Edith Keller
Velma_ Nice
Raymond Perkins
Ray
Wayne Richardson
D._ Roseborough
Kas. E. Marsh
Cliff White
Bright Side of Life Versus Constant Complaint
A reflection contrasts two attitudes the forever complainer and the ever-optimistic person. It asks which approach yields more fulfillment, suggesting optimism yields greater life benefits.
Revival at First Baptist Church
The revival at First Baptist Church began Sunday and shows good progress led by Pastor Dr A A Stanley with evangelist Dr T C Reese arriving Monday. Reese preached in Mount Dora after closing a Gainesville meeting and will present daily 10 am and 7 30 pm services on topics such as Prerequisites of a Live Our Heavenly Home and The Personality Deity and Work of the Holy Spirit.
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First Baptist Church
A. A. Stanley
T. C. Reese
Saterda
Reese
Gainesville
Mount Dora
Reece
el Paso
Washington
Baltimore
Hell
Jesus
Kiwanis Meeting Highlights University of Florida Week
Kiwanis observed University of Florida Week with Dr. H. M. Walker, plant pathologist at UF College of Agriculture. He outlined the college’s contributions to farming and livestock, noting three core divisions teaching research and extension and referencing 413 agricultural students and the development of extension work since 1914.
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University of Florida
H. M. Walker
College of Agriculture
Famous Tenor George Stump to Sing at Methodist Church
Tenor George Stump, renowned concert and oratorio artist, will present an informal program at the Methodist church on Sunday at 7 30 PM. He will sing songs loved by audiences in cities like New York Boston Philadelphia Minneapolis Chicago Cleveland Portland Indianapolis and many towns. Frantz Proschowsky lauds him as the greatest American tenor in concert today.
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George Stump
Methodist Church
New York
Boston
Philadelp
Minneapolis
Chicago
Cleved
Portland
Indianapolis
Frantz Proschowsky
Yacht Club Announces 1935 36 Season Schedule
The Mount Dora Yacht Club Entertainment Committee reveals a partial 1935-36 calendar with tea open houses card parties dances club meetings and special events from November through March. Commodore Tracy M. Kramer and Secretary-Treasurer F B. Smith chair and oversee a slate that includes Warren Frost Carl Graves T Holmes Lashar and Richard Edgerton as committee members.
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Mount Dora Yacht Club
Tracy M. Kramer
F. B. Smith
Warren Frost
Carl Graves
T. Holmes Lashar
Richard Edgerton
Mount Dora Extends Hearty Welcome To Tourist Friends
Mount Dora invites visitors to enjoy its lakes and hills, mild winter climate, and range of attractions. The town promotes educational, religious, library, park, and tourism amenities with hotels, cottages, and sports facilities, inviting travelers to experience its historic charm and hospitality.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Townsend Clubs State Meeting Set in Orlando Florida
Orlando will host the Townsend Clubs state convention December 6 and 7 with a mass meeting planned for December 8. A nationally reputed speaker will deliver an address as part of what may be Florida’s largest gathering, with ample accommodations under way and further details to follow.
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Townsend Clubs
Orlando
Clements
Townsend
Wise
Congress
Chicago
Florida
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W. C. Williams
Lake Dora
Geo. J. White
Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank
Southern States
Townsend Club
Murl E. Pace
Kiwanis News
Yacht Club
Central
Lake
Florida Park
Donnely Park
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