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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1936
Page
11
The Mount Dora region touts strong profits from citrus cultivation. Buyers are urged to select skilled citrus experts, as soil varies and not all Florida land is suitable for citrus groves. Canning grapefruit, orange juice demand, and leading regional shippers are highlighted as favorable factors.
Each year tuberculosis claims the lives of 40,000 young people aged 15 to 45, highlighting a persistent disease burden. Public health officials urge increased prevention, early detection, and vaccination efforts to reduce fatalities.
A Kiwanis meeting featured a speaker urging driver licensing, livestock off roads, and school safety lessons to prevent accidents. The club approved drafting resolutions to lawmakers, pledged $5 for a community Christmas tree, and announced Red Cross, tourist club memberships, and a Thanksgiving service. Alfred Rehbaum won attendance prize. T M Kramer named secretary for 1937.
Miss Ruth McEwen and Mrs. Hilda Vincent were in Jacksonville this week. Mr. Lewis Van Mattan of Colorado is visiting the Zellwood Inn. Mildred Hutson hosted the sewing circle Thursday. Mrs. James Vincent held a surprise party for daughter Marguerite Friday. Mrs. Paul Johnson of Mount Dora organized a Thanksgiving recital at Zellwood school auditorium.
West Palm Beach will hold its Sun Dance festival for three days from March 9 to 11. The event, a long running spring festival, attracts visitors from across the United States and was moved up to avoid losing winter guests. The city recreation commission requested the earlier dates.
Charity event by the Polk county Junior Woman's Club features a Spanish ballet bolero on Saturday and Sunday in an outdoor amphitheatre among tropical flowers. Proceeds support winter visitors attractions as the season opens.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce, aided by H A Dillaway of Grapefruit Products Company, secured a reduced shipping rate for canned fruit and juice. L D Craig of Central Truck Lines pushed the campaign, noting possible wider commodity rate relief from Leesburg and Mount Dora to southern states.
Plans announced by United Sugar for a Sugar Harvest celebration in Clewiston on December 3 mark the cane grinding season opening. University visitors and winter tourists will be hosted on escorted tours by U S Sugar Corporation officials, weekly from 9 to 12 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.
Lake County fair to run under American Poultry Association rules with 500 in prizes including sweepstakes awards for best hen cock pullet and cockerel. Premiums vary by class size and open to all exhibitors with fourclub boys barred from open show. Also probate notice in Lake County Court announces will admission to probate and six month deadline.
Notice from Mount Dora mayor and town clerk invites oral or written bids through December 7 for sale and removal of brick and concrete block building on Lot 6, Block 8, Section 31 19 27. Bids must be cash or certified check. no bids under 250. The town reserves right to accept or reject all bids.
Considerably more than half the time from age fifteen to forty five is spent during a decisive life span. The statement reflects focus on a critical 30 year period. The text emphasizes personal development and productive years within adulthood.
Lee B Vastine holder of Tax Certificate No 1926 issued July 2 1984 has filed for tax deed on Lot 3 Block F Fifth Addition Mt Plymouth Lake County Florida formerly in Charles H Burris name. Certificate may be sold to highest bidder at courthouse door December 7 1936. Dated October 17 1936 Official Seal GEO J DEYES By R C Peeples D C.
Lot 5 Block F Fifth Addition Mt Plymouth sold at courthouse door to the highest bidder on December 7 1936. Sale dated October 17 1936 with official seal of the Circuit Court clerk GEO. J. Dykes.
Fr C Starrett holder of Tax Certificate No. 2367 issued August 1 1932 has filed the certificate in Lot 1 Granite State Court Mt Dora in the name of Mabel Phelps Allen December 1986, which is the 7th day.
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