State Fuss Over Apopka Canal Lands and Costs
The 1890s battle over the Apopka Canal Co project unfolds as the State Internal Improvement Fund weighs bids, land transfers, and reimbursements. Officials authorize a $30,000 bond to finish drainage and reclamation, then sell 7,780 acres at $1 an acre while reclaiming $2,446.20. By 1896 the canal widens and bottoms graded, lowering Apopka waters and drying marshes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clair Abrams
Apopka Canal Co
State Internal Improvement Fund
Tavares
Apopka
Dora
Onde Wat
Iu 1Ianu Revial Maton
Canal Company
Zellwood
James G. Speer
Girl Scout Council Meeting Is Tonight
Parents and leaders are urged to attend the Fall meeting of the Florida Land O Lakes Girl Scout Council at Grace Episcopal Parish House Ocala at 8 p m The speaker Rep C Farris Bryant of Ocala will discuss Girl Scouts a Growing Force for Freedom Rev E O McKay Council president urges full attendance of all workers Discussion includes drive for volunteers the 1954 budget and fund drive plans Congressman A S Syd Herlong Jr will be present
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Land O’ Lakes
Grace Episcopal Parish House
E. Broadway
Ocala
C. Farris Bryant
E. O. McKay
Land Drainage Board Hails Lake Apopka Reclamation Progress
An engineering review notes uneven ditch water, with higher capacity upstream near Lake Beauclair and swift flow near Lake Apopka. Officials approve $30,000 state loan used for drainage and reclamation but warn time will tell if full drainage is achieved. The board cancels the bond for L H Davis after deeds for drained lands are recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Beauclaire
Lake Apopka
Apopka
Davis
Halloween Plans Proclaimed by PTA Carnival
The Parent Teacher Association sets twofold Halloween plans. Junior and senior high students will paint downtown store windows to advertise the Halloween carnival on Oct 31. The carnival features a costume parade for lower grades and games, with Watson Buckman directing the white elephant auction and Mrs. Travers, Bardwell, and Ray Jr in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Watson Buckman
PTA
Robert Travers
R. C. Bardwell
J. G. Ray, Jr
Man diligent in business to stand before kings
Quoted proverb notes that diligence in one’s work leads to recognition and standing before rulers. The line emphasizes steadfast effort, ambition, and elevated status as rewards for persistent labor.
Evans Returns To Grand View Dining Room
Harold L. Evans, former operator of the Grand View dining room and The Ranch, returns this week to manage the Grand View dining room for Marianna and Harry Clark. He has spent the last five years at Conneaut hotel dining room, Conneaut Lake Park, Pa., gaining a reputation for food and catering. Mrs. Evans will rejoin Mount Dora around November 1 with daughter Mrs. Maxine Lopez and her two grandchildren Pamela Anne and Michael Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold L. Evans
Grand View Hotel
Grand View
Evans
Conneaut Hotel
Conneaut Lake Park
Marianna
Harry Clark
Park Board Studies Tree Replacement Plan
The Park Board backs delaying removal of parkway trees unless unsafe. Dan Bishop sought a halt after 29 oaks were removed since July. A nursery near Gilbert Park is explored to plant water oaks as replacements, with Mount Dora forester Joseph Kircher helping. The plan is costly and may exceed the year’s budget. Chairman Carl Graves is away. Richard Brown has resigned and will be replaced in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Board
Dan Bishop
Bishop
Parkways
Gilbert Park
Lake Front
Joseph Kircher
Mount Dora
Forester
Carl Graves
Richard Brown
Miss Doris Camp Attends Florida Teachers Conference
Mount Dora high school business teacher Miss Doris Camp attended the Florida Business Education association work conference in Orlando last week. The event drew 90 college and high school business educators for a workshop and featured Miss Madeline Stroney of New York as the outstanding business educator speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Camp
Mount Dora
Florida Business Education Association
Orlando
Madeline Stroney
New York
Center Gathering Ends Defeat Gloom at Mount Dora Rally
More than 80 youths packed Mount Dora's Youth Center for a celebratory post game rally after a football loss to Tavares. Cheerleaders led songs as Junior Woman's Club members hosted novelty dances and games with refreshments, signaling buoyancy and loyalty despite defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Tavares
Junior Woman’s Club
Stanley
G. Tyre
Robert Walker
Wilton Adams
Demonstration Club Opens Season With Corsage Demo
The Home Demonstration club holds its first meeting of the season at the Community building on Wednesday October 14 at 2 p.m. Mrs Lucie K Miller the home demonstration agent will give a demonstration on head corsages and Christmas gift ideas.
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Home
Lucie K. Miller
Founders Circle Meeting Postponed to Monday
The Founders Circle Lakes and Garden club gathering at Alexander Sp was postponed. The Circle will meet Monday at 2 30 p.m. at the residence of Mrs. W T Bland Lake Jem where an interesting program will be presented.
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Founder’s Circle, Lakes
Garden Club
Alexander Sp
W. T. Bland
Lake
Jem
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Apopka Canal
L. H. Davis
J. M. Willcox
Douglas
H. J. Baldonnelly Street
ES & Son
Vla
VsNenis
Petty
Borden
Bordens Ice Cream
Mark Peters
Ae Oe
Girl Scout Council
W. A. Durham
Robie Ave
Mount Dora, Fla
Rehbaums Hardware
Gulistan
Firth Mohawk
Wanda-Weve
Martin
Founders
Jay Miller
Roy Young
Florida
TVG
Dolores Renay
Miami
Clover Club
Jain
Phillips 66
South
Phillips Petroleum Company
Tweedle Bros., Inc
Leesburg
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