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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1932
Page
5
J A Morrison president has set Monday as Courtesy Day inviting all Central Florida residents to tour the new cafeteria from lounge to kitchen. Weeks of remodeling cost thousands as visitors will see the reveal with favors souvenirs for guests and music from a well known orchestra.
Three Lake County Citrus Growers clubs plan meetings on Friday October 21 with sessions at Altoona schoolhouse county agent’s office in the courthouse and Clermont city hall. Gainesville guest speakers discuss grove cultivation, soil moisture, soil type organic matter and cover crops to grove fertilization. The annual County Agents Conference in Gainesville concluded October 16 with talks on P H effects, bronzing in groves, and insect disease control. Fall gardens encouraged as rains return. lists vegetables to plant and how to contact the county agent for more gardening help.
In Gainesville Florida lawns will stay green through winter as Italian rye grass is planted. Research official H Harold Hume of the Florida Experiment Station says the grass costs about 50 to 75 cents per front yard for seed and fertilizer, with backyards adding a dollar or two. The plan aims to attract winter visitors by showing a lustrous lawn.
Florida Grower reports higher income from fall and winter truck crops as shipments resume after a lull. Last season’s crop value reached about 30 million dollars with acreages up from 1931-32. labor demand estimates reach 10 000 workers for truck crops and related packing and transport, vs 15 000 in citrus.
An article urges Floridians to cultivate Tahiti limes instead of importing lemons. Dr. Camp notes limes can reach market in summer and fall, are seedless and high quality, but packing and marketing channels are limited. The industry is experimental and frost protection and stock choice affect success.
Montverde residents travel to Lynchburg and Atlanta while others visit Daytona and Tallahassee. Local moves include the Mee family into the J Davis home. Montverde Library expands with weekly book gifts and new acquisitions. Local social ties extend to Mrs Bright recovering in Leesburg and visits from Flora Huntley and Grace McClimon among others.
Samuel Kahn of the abarent Stree Railway Company minorly reflects on economic cycles. He argues that human activity drives growth and that lean times sharpen the senses, with progress arising from hardship and continued effort. William D. McJunkin adds that newspapers supply essential news for business decisions.
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