Highlands of Central Florida proposal gains traction
Promoters from Ocala to Lake Placid adopt the phrase The Highlands of Central Florida to attract outsiders. A Scotsman in costume would promote the region as its beauty and advantages are publicized. County Chambers of Commerce were not present, prompting calls for broader regional unity and participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Wales
Ocala
Lake Placid
Central Florida
Chambers of Commerce
Florida Development Commission
Lakes and
Hills Country
Lake County
Silence at Waterman Memorial Hospital on $74765 contract award
Editorial calls for full disclosure by Waterman Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees after awarding a $74765 improvements contract to a bidder $5099 above another Lake County builder. Readers deserve details on committee recommendations and attendance, and a plan to avoid future questions about the $600000 expansion.
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Board of Trustees of
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Lake County
Ing
Beauty and The Buyer on Donnelly Street Trees
An editor argues Donnelly street widening will finish in November leaving bare space and no oaks. Planning now could transform the avenue into a beauty route with new trees and related plantings to attract business and enhance downtown appeal.
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Donnelly Street
Waterman Awards New York Order
The Waterman Memorial Hospital Association awarded a contract to Western Waterproofing Co of Tampa for 19,250 to sand blast, waterproof and paint the exterior of its Eustis building. Work begins Monday and the board promises dust control and public patience during the remodeling phase. The notice urges safety compliance for pedestrians.
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Waterman Memorial Hospital Association
Eustis
Western Waterproofing Co
Tampa
Pedestrians Urged to Follow Traffic Rules to Cut Deaths
Florida Highway Patrol reported 269 pedestrian deaths last year and urged safer walking practices during shorter days. Comdr. H N Kirkman warned that many deaths involved careless drivers, urging pedestrians to cross at intersections, avoid stepping from behind parked cars, obey signals, walk lights, wear visible clothing, and walk facing traffic.
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Florida Highway Patrol
Florida
H. N. Kirkman
Warn Owners To Immunize Pets Against Rabies
The State Board of Health urges pet owners especially hunters to vaccinate dogs against rabies amid rising rabid raccoon cases in Florida. Dr. James E. Scatterday notes a 30 day period to peak immunity and warns to vaccinate soon. About 30 rabid raccoon reports across 19 counties this year, with an estimate of ten wild rabid animals per reported case. If a wild animal seems tame stay away to avoid exposure.
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State Board of Health
Florida
James E. Scatterday
Division of Veterinary Public Health
Jacksonville
Hawaii travel notes mix culture, coastlines and locals
The writer recounts Hawaii visits to Maui Molokai Kauai Oahu and Kona Coast noting hospitality scenic sites such as Pearl Harbor Iolani Palace and volcanic landscapes. Encounters include gifts of fruit, friendly natives, a mynah bird and mention of Menehunes and feral mongooses as island quirks.
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Honolulu
Wakiki Beach
Pali
Waioli Gardens
Pearl Harbor
Iolani Palace
Punch Bowl
Hawaii
Miami
Miami Beach
Auvas
Maui
Molokai
Kauai
Oahu
Volcanic
Hilo
Kona
George Vancouver
Cook
Mynah Bird
India
Ile
Inactive Voters Purge Begins in Lake County
Lake County conducts a biennial purge of inactive voters under Katherine L. Baker. About 2023 purge postcards were sent to electors who did not vote in the last two years asking to confirm name, address, and marital changes. Replies due by January 31 with corrections at the Courthouse Registration Office in Tavares.
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Lake County
Katherine L. Baker
Tavares
City council backs lighting expansion and water storage shift
In a budget session, Council approves a $5,800 lighting project funded by the Light department, removes a $1,200 reservoir roof charge from the Water department, and votes $700 for an entrance sign to Pine Forest Cemetery, as requested by Mrs. Lofroos.
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Dake
Nature and divine order shape individual humanity
The quote asserts that obedience to divine nature aligns human individuality with divine law, framing personal character as a reflection of cosmic order as taught by Mary Baker Eddy.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Rabid Animals Reported Nationwide Totals
The record shows 37 rabid animals last year including 3 dogs 1 fox 6 cats 4 bats 1 cattle and 22 rabid raccoons.
Thank you note from Viola Lasper on Mount Dora facilities
A reader from Orlando thanks Mount Dora officials for a clean park Gilbert Park with tables rest rooms and electricity. She praises the town and asks where to obtain waterways maps shown at the dock.
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Mount Dora
Gilbert Park
Florida
City Unveils New Rest Rooms at Gilbert Park
City announces fine new rest rooms built recently. O. J. Tillson Park Commissioner leads Gilbert Park project with associates.
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O. J. Tillson
Gilbert Park
Local Churches Schedule Highlights In Mount Dora Area
Readable church listings show service times and pastors for multiple denominations including Baptist Methodist Church of Christ Community Church St Edwards Episcopal Presbyterian Latter Day Saints Central Christian Church and others. Times range from 8:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with evening services and midweek activities.
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Baptist Church
Sixth and Tremain
David Coffield
Methodist
Fifth Ave
James Jones
Church OF Christ
Sam, Ayers
Cletus Stutzman
General Assembly
7Th and Donnelly
Robert R. Reed
ST. Edward's’ Episcopal Church
Grandview St
Charles H. Hay
Presbyterian Church
Alexander
George L. Kress
Church OF Jesus Christ
Latter Day Saints
D. B. Rippberger
Central Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Mount Dora-Eustis Road
Jay N. Booth
First Church OF God
South Highland St
Rt. 441
Joe Bellamy
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Lemon & Grove
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