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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1936
Page
11
Citrus growers in Mount Dora and vicinity have fared well in distributing the industrys enormous income. Local and county shippers brands and trademarks are well known across the United States and Canada, reflecting strong labor, costs, and tax contributions in the citrus belt.
The article praises Florida citrus potential noting Mount Dora groves yield above average returns. It highlights ideal soil, drainage, and water resources reducing frost risk, with a growing grapefruit canning industry and high orange juice demand. It warns buyers to hire a skilled citrus expert to select land, as not all Florida soil is suitable for citrus.
Wisconsin becomes fifth state to provide a granite stone for the base of the flag pole on the courthouse lawn in Tavares as Lake County plans its semi centennial celebration. The stone from Manitowoc quarry bears the word Wisconsin and was provided by Karl Lehmann of Waukesha County Wisconsin.
Ollie Adkinson of Umatilla is praised by Atlantic Coast Line executive G. Rollins for stopping at grade crossings to allow an approaching train to pass safely. Rollins notes the public often criticizes carelessness but should recognize careful driving. Lake County Chamber of Commerce confirms all drivers are careful and provide effective service.
The Florida Times-Union notes Lake County leads Florida in a year of strong economic activity. More than $6,000,000 in cash expenditures, $2,000,000 from federal relief, and $1,000,000 in real estate sales bolster growth. Tourism adds about $900,000 while diversification expands crops beyond citrus to watermelons cucumbers tomatoes and ferns.
Florida citrus officials discuss Georgia peach growers efficient harvest and market actions. Georgia peach crop rapid shipping drives early picking and culling, with pruning and pro rata dumping to protect profits. Distribution is handled by two agencies, with no role in picking or packing. Florida could learn from Georgia methods.
Lake county’s recent bond refunding program, covering the entire public debt including road districts and schools, earns strong approval from major investors. K R E Crummer, president of a leading investment firm, lauds the move, noting its lasting value and improved relations with creditors and officials.
Nominations pour Ce "Sommerce" organizations continue with many already received and a deadline of October 2 for additional entries. Names listed include Clermont H C Brown C O Roe H K Stokes Emeralda H P Burton Grand Island Col C E Lester Eustis Frank W Stebbins Frank Owens Dr R H nee E H Wilkinson Jack Hughston W E Seacole Fruitland Park W B Gibson Leesburg H K Loucks W H Richey G G Ware E C Huey Mrs Julia Hequembourgh Groveland L D Edge Mascotte Manuel Sloan Tavares Harry P Johnson H C Duncan D H Moore C R Hiatt and Mrs Lucie Miller Mount Dora Geo J White and Miss Helen Lemert.
Mrs. Lillian Gulliver of Tavares donates a petrified tree cross section from the Arizona Petrified Forest to the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. The stone will form part of the courthouse lawn flag pole base for next year’s semi centennial celebration. Stones from several states and countries will be added, and residents are urged to help preserve US Coast and Geodetic Survey benchmarks embedded in public works.
A writer for the Atlanta Constitution muses on the abundance of lakes in a county, pondering water origins and the impossibility of creating a lake to match divine landscape. He imagines fishing and boating, recalls a friend’s outfit, and quotes a child’s question about sourcing water.
Captain A C Small announces October enlistment quota of 35 for Marines with five spots for ages 17 to 18 to learn drum and trumpet. Ten skilled reading players for flute through piano will be enlisted as privates, then trained at Parris Island and Quantico before assignments to posts. Typical 18 to 25 age range, up to 30 for qualified musicians. Apply at Savannah Recruiting Station.
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