Leesburg News Roundup City Projects and Meetings
Leesburg Chamber outlines mail handling changes and night mail closing ideas. Orlando institute accountants to meet October 9 at 7 45 PM with Edward Reid Jr addressing and Magnolia hotel hosting dinner. Herlong Fruit Plant relocates to Third Street near Seaboard to become city’s largest industrial structure. War department to study Lake Jiffin water hyacinth removal funding limits. Chamber votes for weekend store ads and municipal radio programs. Leesburg Welfare Association reconstituted with Rev G E Albright president and ministers key officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando Pier
Florida Institute of Pub Accountants
Insburg
Daniell & Leach
Edward M. Reid, Jr
Magnolia Hotel
Maor MacKenzie
A. S. Herlongompany
Sims
Fifth and
Magnolia Streets
Concern
Third Street
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Herlong
Leesburg Welfare Association
G. E. Albright
First Presbyterian Church
C. C. Long
Main Street Baptist Church
G. Spinney Daniels
St. James Episcopal Church
C. S. Thomas
First Baptist Church
Tavares Woman's Club Holds Annual Banquet
The Tavares Woman's Club began its active year with a Thursday evening banquet in the Methodist church basement, drawing sixty five members and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavares ‘Woman’s Club
Methodist Church
Floral Hall Decor With Roses and Ferns
The room featured large baskets of roses and ferns and tables centered with star jasmine. Green and white club colors appeared in decorations, curtains, and light shades, giving a coordinated look.
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Star Jasamine
Woman's Club dinner elects officers and welcomes new members
A four course dinner at seven thirty concluded with President Mrs Chester Treadway welcoming members and introducing officers for the new term. New and returning officers include Mrs B A Kennedy chairing finance, Mrs Fred Lagerquist civics chair, Mrs F A Hardee as secretary, and others overseeing library treasurer social services and committees. Members elected to the club span Mrs T Magee Mrs Clifford Hiatt and several Misses and Mrss across Deland and nearby towns. Social and literary program followed with performances by Mrs H H Duncan and Miss Jean McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Treadway
B. A. Kennedy
Fred Lagerquist
F. A. Hardee
Charles Diehl
M. L. McDonald
C. J. Post
E. M. Tally
Leonard Barker
J. F. Lacey
R. G. Haskins
Bert Wismer
Harry C. Duncan
Elizabeth Burleigh
Leonard Duncan
Woman’s Club
T. Magee
Clifford Hiatt
Lydia Bond
H. McCranie
Chas. Strickland
Hazel
Margaret Entz
Dennis Reno
Wylie Gillespie
Christine McFerran
Nannett Roadman
Snellgrove
Paul Harber
Grace Hawthorne
Warren Fraser
Timmon Robertson
Barker
H. H. Duncan
Florida
Jean McDonald
W. M. Kennedy
Lady Astor
New Smyrna City Hall Clash Reaches Court
Circuit Court Judge M G Rowe orders the City Commission to meet and perform its duties or show cause why it cannot function following the mayor’s removal and the removal of other city officials. The issue reflects broader recalls and reorganization troubles across Florida cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Smyrna
M. G. Rowe
Florida
Izaak Walton League Lights Up Fort Wayne Grounds
The Izaak Walton League of Ft Wayne installs floodlights of various hues around their grounds, combining business with pleasure on warm summer evenings as crowds enjoy the illuminated scene.
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Izaak Walton
Lights at Lakeside lagoons serve hatchery needs and beauty
Park officials and the Izaak Walton League operate a fish hatchery in Lakeside using five submarine floodlights with colored fronts and ring sprays to attract and wash insects into the water. The system nourishes lake fish while aerating water and enhancing scenery for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Go of Fe
Izaak
Fort Wayne
League
City Park Board
Izaak Walton League
Truck chains power a hidden electricity source
A historical column explains that trucks drag chains from their rear, a practice noticed by many. The piece explores the idea behind the dangling chains and asks why all large trucks carry them, implying a practical or regulatory purpose behind the visible feature.
Chains Dragging From Trucks Aimed at Lightning Protection
An eye opening explanation ties long ground chains on heavy trucks to lightning protection and dissipation of electric charge. The article notes that large rubber tires generate electricity when contacting pavement, potentially igniting oil and gasoline loads, so drivers let chains drag to safeguard the vehicle and crew.
Bank of Mount Dora Receivership Claims Notice
Notice to all creditors of the Bank of Mount Dora to present claims to Receiver C. B. Treadway in Mount Dora within twelve months from September 6 1928 under Florida law. Claims not presented will be forever barred per Chapter 7935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Florida
Bank of
C. B. Treadway
Bank of Mount Dora
Foreclosure Order In Lake County Court
In the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida Lake County a chancellor’s order requires W T Dean to appear November 5 1928 to respond to a bill of complaint to foreclose a bill of sale mortgage against John L Munden. The Mount Dora Topic is designated for weekly publication for four weeks prior to November 5 1928. Clerk M V Simpson notes official seal and deputy clerk Donnis F Reno. solicitor Thomas H Cooley.
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Isabella M. Taussig
O. F. Taussig
Said
S. M. Lewis
Mount Dora
Lake County
Circuit Court OF the
Sixteenth Judicial Circuit
State OF Florida
John L. Munden
W. T. Dean
Park Avenue
New York
A. D
Circuit Court of
Anary
Florida
Tavares
County of
Lake
M. V. Simpson
Circuit Court
Donnis F. Reno
Thomas H. Cooley
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Leesburg Life
Leesburg Chamber of Commerce
W. G. Ross
Washington
Lake Jiffin
L. V. Frazier
United States War Department
Jacksonville
Leesburg
Merchants’ Division
Chamber of Commerce
Marian Duncan
Benson Springs
Joe Cullen
Lake Wales
Mr. Cullen
Sea Board Railroad
Virginia Duncan
Christine Thomas
Dorothy Rutz
Deland
Winter Park
Mrs. B. S. Burleigh
Orlando
R. H. Griffin
R. H. Vreeland
Umatilla
Eustis Motor Co
Eustis, Fla
Sidel’s
Hupmobile Sales & Service
MT. Dora
Bright
United States
Reneeten
Denver Research Laboratory
P. O. Box
Denver, Colorado
Lake Franklin Poultry Farm
East Sth Ave
Fryers
W. W. Canine
Topic Office
L. R. Tremain
Real Estate and Insurance
Fla
O. W. Sadler
N. Highland Ave
Palmer Graduate Chiropractors
Robert E. Angell
Ada G. Angell
Eustis
Aount Dera
Royal P. Hamlin
Arthur G. Hamlin
Consulting Counsel
W.M. Kennedy
Tavares, Fla
J. W. Hunter
Tavares, Florida
DR. M. Wells
New Bank
V. A. Strayer
Osteopathic
Donnelly Apts
Feigin’s
Platt P. Spencer
Chicago
Associated Stores
Magnolia Ave
Fountain Inn
I. B. Merry
7Th Ave
M. E. Marsh
Podiatrist
Alexander St
Doctor Colson
Dentist
West Fifth Ave
Elizabeth Waller
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