Leesburg Episcopal Church First Service Held
The account notes the first service at the Leesburg Episcopal Church on September 1 1889. It also mentions R R Sanford’s completion of the ACL line to Tavares in August 1888 and E S Burleigh born in Somersworth New Hampshire on September 2 1855, who died in 1935, with a concluding reflection on community effort and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Sanford
Tavares
Leesburg
Episcopal Church
E. S. Burleigh
Lake County
Somersworth
N. H
Free seeds criticized as government generosity sparked debate
A late 1920s view condemns government seed handouts to farmers amid fiscal excess. The piece cites public discontent and calls for practical leadership as voices reflect on prosperity and anxiety about future policy. It also notes Julia A. Lamberton, longtime saxophone pioneer, dying at 72 in Maine.
Paradox in Honors and Obscurity for US Leaders
The text discusses how a citizen can receive high honors or become obscure, with references to elections to the vice presidency and images on large denomination currency, highlighting contradictory outcomes in a political context. It mentions the ten thousand dollar bill concept as an illustrative idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Corn grown on backs of sheep headlines Nebraska dust storms
A report claims blades of corn grew on the backs of sheep in Nebraska during last year's dust storms. Wool allegedly carried topsoil and grain while rains and sheep body heat caused the corn to sprout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Elks Picnic Feeds 2000 Children At Pass-A-Grille
The St. Petersburg Elks hosted their fifteenth annual kiddies picnic at Pass-A-Grille feeding 2000 children. They served 1000 pounds of wieners 9000 hot dog rolls 5000 ice cream cups 30 bushels apples 500 pounds peanuts 759 gallons drinks a ton of ice and 12500 cups. The children enjoyed a glorious day despite the large outlay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Stand for gasoline tax use in roads gains support
Col. Jim Lee, the state comptroller, is praised for refusing to divert gas tax funds to non road uses. The Jacksonville Journal notes a Supreme Court ruling may be needed and warns of potential loss of federal highway funds if gas tax money is diverted. The dispute concerns about two million dollars and the principle that all gasoline taxes should fund road building or maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Lee
Jacksonville Journal
Supreme Court
Florida Exhibit Dominates Great Lakes Exposition Publicity
The Florida Exhibit at the Great Lakes Exposition draws nationwide attention with extensive press coverage. Newspapers in 36 states report Florida's display, totaling 1450 clippings of stories and pictures, far ahead of Ohio and other states, promising a record tourist season for Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Atlantic
Pacific
Maine
Key West
Times- Union
California
Lake Erie
Ohio
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
New York
Georgia
Michigan
Kansas
Indiana
New Jersey
Value of Advertising Brings $100000 Old Gold Prize
The $100,000 first prize in the Old Gold picture puzzle contest was won by William R. Stoggs, a young flying cadet in the United States Navy after elimination contests and final essays on the contest and its promoters. The contest drew wide interest with millions competing for main and other prizes, demonstrating the value of newspaper advertising. The Old Gold manufacturers announced another contest will follow this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Stoggs
United States Navy
Florida livestock roundup fuels cattle industry growth
More than five hundred farmers and their wives from across Florida attended the Chinsegut Hill roundup to learn cattle breeding, pasturage, ensilage, and stock feeding. Leading authorities predicted the event would spark greater interest in an already expanding Florida cattle sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Chinsegut Hill
One Sentence Sermon: Living in Conscious Fellowship with God
Dr. Heber D. Ketcham’s ten minute sermon in the Methodist Church on August 22 defines religion as living with awareness of life’s contrasts and duties. It urges feeling thinking remembering acting without hatred defending rights with humility and seeking forgiveness and companionship in suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heber D. Ketcham
Methodist
God
Everglades and Florida Parks to Expand Under Congress Approval
Congress approval for appropriations will greatly enlarge the National Forest Reservations in Florida. Sen George of Georgia notes lands in 19 states are ordered for purchase, including Florida sites Ocala 23511 acres Appalachicola 120 acres and Choctawhatchee 982 acres. The Everglades development and park growth promise a premier national system attracting many visitors.
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Congress
Everglades
National ‘Forest
Florida
George
Georgia
National Forest Reservation Committee
Ocala
Appalachicola
Choctawhatchee
Farmers Drive Mail Order Boom Toward 1929 Peak
As 1929 prosperity is hailed, farmers' improved buying power fuels a surge in mail order houses. Six leading firms near a billion dollars in sales this year, a 20 percent rise over last year, suggesting broad revival in trade and industry driven by agricultural strength.
Lake County Receives Broad Radio Publicity
Lake County earned extensive radio exposure last week as four major Florida stations highlighted county news. WJAX praised the Lake County Chamber of Commerce booklet and offered copies. WMBR lauded the booklet and fishing stories. WRUF noted five Lake County mentions. WDBO covered the Lake County Amateur Contest and winner Bobby Franklin of Leesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
WJAX
Jacksonville
Atlantic Refining
Sears, Roebuck Co
Bobby Franklin
Leesburg
Central Florida
Three Montverde Boys Enlist in U S Army for Panama Duty
Three Montverde youths, Leman McQuaig Tom Cox and Carl Cox, have enlisted in the U S Army and are assigned to duty in the Panama Canal Zone. McQuaig is the son of Mr and Mrs L P McQuaig, Cox the son of Mrs Verena Cox, and Carl Cox the son of Mr and Mrs J M Cox. They look forward with enthusiasm to their Canal Zone service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montverde
U. S
Panama Canal Zone
Leman McQuaig
Coast Guard saves lives and property after 1935 merger
Since the Coast Guard and Life Saving Service merged in 1935 the combined service has saved about 80,000 lives and $900 million in property, reflecting its long humanitarian mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Guard
Life Saving Service
Another Yacht Coming to Lake County Winter Cruising
The owner of yacht Acheson Ill of Jacksonville plans a winter stay on Lake County waters. Capt W W Acheson will write for Motor Boating and other magazines to promote cruising there as open to boats of any size. They expect to arrive around November 15 via the St Johns river from Jacksonville to Astor where Mr Bassett will be engaged as Poet. Thirty three years ago Captain Acheson knew this area well and now seeks to acquaint the motorboating public with its scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acheson
Jacksonville
Lake County
Atlanta Buyer Purchases Leesburg Palmera Lots
H. T. Morrison sold two Palmera Subdivision lots in Leesburg to L. E. Holloway of Atlanta for 2600 dollars. Holloway plans a 25000 dollar home on the property, indicating significant local real estate investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantan
Leesburg
H. T. Morrison
L. E. Holloway
Atlanta
Palmera Subdivision
Mr. Holloway
First Baptist Church Service Schedule
The notice lists Sunday School at 9:45 for all ages, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship, evening service at 8:00, B Y P U at 6:30, and midweek service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Neslie V Underwood is pastor. corner Tenth and Tremain. Strangers welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Corner Tenth
Tremain
Neslie V. Underwood
Choir and Bible School Service Details Given
Actional Andrew aboard Brodie with Barton Mumaw as Choir Director Florence Gilbert Hanscom as Organist. Bible School scheduled for 10 A. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Aabord Brodie
Barton Mumaw
Florence Gilbert Hanscom
St Thomas Episcopal U S Fla Sunday Service Schedule
St Thomas Episcopal in Eustis Florida lists 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon Holy Communion first Sunday in each month Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Thomas Episcopal Eustis
Fla
D. T. Johnson
Church of Christ Schedule at Lake Franklin Park
A Church of Christ on Rossiter Street Sanford Road conducts worship every Lord's Day with Bible School at 10 A M and services 11 to 12 A M and 7 30 P M Evening services are held weekly Women’s Bible Class meets Wednesday at 3 P M and Prayer and Praise Thursday at 7 30 P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ Lake
Franklin Park
Rossiter St
Sanford Road
St Mary's of the Lakes appoints Patrick To pastor
The Catholic church at Grove Street and Ave Eustis Florida announces Rev Patrick To as pastor. Sunday masses are 8:00 a.m. at Clermont and 10:00 a.m. at Eustis. First Friday Mass is 7:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mary's OF the Lakes
Grove St
Ave. Eustis
Patrick
Sun
Clermont
Eustis
Church of God Pentecostal hosts regular services
The Church of God on Liberty Street led by Pastor G. G. Prince invites worshipers to Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. A Sunday School session starts at 10 a.m. and a prayer meeting follows at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF God
Liberty St
G. G. Prince
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George C. Keller
Eugene L. Downs
CTIVE
DA Press Association
Julia A. Lamberton
Frank Dixon
Eustis ‘Lake
Cone
Great Lakes
Fred P. Cone
A. L. Ford
Nicola Cerri
Musseu Wy
Frieidie Oo
Fred
Mr. Sholtz
Clark Gable
Robert Taylor
Exposition Gates
Company C
11Th Infantry
Ohio National Guard
Exposition Grounds
Columbus
Martin L. Davey
Earle Hansfield
Nathan Mayo
Pittsburgh
Cornelius D. Scully
Harold H. Burton
Herman Pirchner
Alpine Village
Edward Ball
Horticultural Gardens
Billy Rose
Davey
Faith Bacon
Pioneer Palace
Great Lakes Exposition
Suwannee
Great Lakes Area
Ffice Supplies
Office Outfitters
Southern Printing Co
Ray E. Daniels
M. Wells
First National Bank
Cooley & Osborne
Law
Donnelly
First Methodist Episcopal Church
D.D
C. M. Gudgeon
Dr. Ketcham
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Grove Street
Lemon Avenue
Fountain Inn
Eustis Street
W. M. Kennedy
Mount Dora, Fla
Louis R. Tremain
Donnelly Ave
Cksonvi
Cerea
Eae Iforgettab
Olothe
Uae
TELA
Garnett Andrews
Patten
Desoto Chattancose
Tena. Savanach
Rehbaum & Co
DR. Richardson
Fourth Avenue
State of Florida
Osteopathic—Medicine Surgery Hospital
Cliff) White
Alfred Rehbaum
J. J. West
Nan J. Stuart
J. D. Adkins
Wythe D. Sims
P. O
Orlando
Burr Knowlton
Catherine St
Pinellas County
Futch
PWA
T. H. Evans
Watchmaker and Jeweler
Watch Inspector
Seaboard Airline Railroad
East Pine Street
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