Florida Citrus Industry Earns About 50 Million A Year
Summary from Marketing Florida Citrus 1935-36 shows Florida oranges averaged 2.97 a box and grapefruit 2.55 a box at the ten leading auctions through May 30. State shipments reached over 14.3 million boxes of oranges and 7.08 million of grapefruit, totaling an estimated return to the state around 50 million dollars with growers receiving over 30 million net on the tree.
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Florida
H. F. Wilson
The
Market News Service
G. B. Hurlburt
Mount Dora
Walgreens to Open Mount Dora Branch in Lake County
Max Adler of Walgreen Co. arranged a deal with R. Lee and W. L. Taylor to install a Walgreen System at 74 Bo ll's Drug Store, with full installation by October 15. Cashwell's will stay under W. L. Taylor, assuring continued courteous service. the Mount Dora branch will be the only Walgreens in Lake County.
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Max Adler
Walgreen Co
Chio
Messrs. R. Lee
W. L. Taylor
Walgreen
Oll
Cashwell’s
Mr. Taylor
Lake County
Hazelwood Dismisses Challenge From Youthful Runner
Adam Hazelwood, 96, scoffs at a 95 year old Tavares man T. A. Hux challenging him to a foot race. Hazelwood calls it child’s play and refuses to dignify the dare, noting age as a factor and the appeal of the challenge.
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Adam Hazelwood
Hazelwood
T. A. Hux
Tavares
Mr. Hazelwood
Lake County
Hux
Kiwanis urged to advertise Florida as tourist draw
Mr Stebbins argues for wider promotion of Florida as a tourist destination urging local restaurants to label produce as Florida fruits and vegetables. The talk emphasizes community effort and unity to improve the town with time money and teamwork. Ray LaBreck wins the attendance prize from Dr E Strickland.
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Florida
United States
Mr. Stebbins
Ray LaBreck
E. E. Strickland
Kellers Enjoying Mountain Vacation in North Carolina
Mr. and Mrs. George C. Keller of Mount Dora are visiting Blowing Rock North Carolina. They report pleasant weather with a mid afternoon thermometer around 74 degrees and plan to return to Mount Dora in about two weeks depending on conditions.
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George C. Keller
Eee Dora
Boppr Elk
N. C
Mount Dora
Local School To Open Sept 14 At Mount Dora
Mount Dora Public Schools resume work Monday September 14 at 9 am with opening exercises in the school auditorium. Pupils needing entrance or delinquent examinations should report at 10 am. Principal D Roseborough will be in the office Friday and Saturday September 11 and 12 to confer with parents and students.
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Mount Dora
D. Roseborough
Sleights Return From Florida Trip With Tropic Discoveries
Mr. and Mrs. Win C. Sleight and son Frederick returned to Sylvan Shores after a seven week 4860 mile motor journey through 14 states. They gathered tropical novelties for Wayside Packing House show rooms and noted Florida’s climate contrasts with drouthy regions elsewhere. He said northern farmers face high prices with little to sell.
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Win C. Sleight
Frederick
Sylvan Shores
Wayside
Slight
Florida
Drouth
Stores Close On Labor Day In Mount Dora Listing
Local merchants and services including Hale's Grocery Rehbaum Crane The Pick-up Golden Triangle Cleaners ag Hardware Mount Dora Publishing O K Barber Shop Geo Lamoreux Sol Spilky Builders Supply M W Simpson & Son R M Goodman Shipley's Market J R Tucker First National Bank Parker's Market Panes Dane J J West Realty Sarciyn McMurray Mount Dora Fish Market Crane's Beauty Shop Drugg's Variety Store F F Finzel L R Tremain Lakes Hills Realty E A Redditt announce closures for Labor Day with notices from area businesses and banks.
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Hale’s Grocery
Rehbaum & Crane
Golden Triangle Cleaners
Ag Hardware Co
Mount Dora Publishing Co
O. K
Geo. Lamoreux
Sol. Spilky
Builders Supply Co
M. W. Simpson & Son
R. M. Goodman
Shipley’s
J. J. West Realty Co
Sarciyn McMurray
Mount Dora
Crane’s Beauty Shop
Drugg’s
F. F. Finzel
L. R. Tremain
Lakes & Hills Realty Co
E. A. Redditt
Growers Elect New President At Mount Dora Coop
C. H. Estey of Mount Dora and Tangerine was elected president of the Mount Dora Growers Cooperative to fill the unexpired term of the late Wm. F. Bloodgood. Estey outlined plans for a season featuring new processes and lowering handling costs through cooperative packing and selling at absolute cost.
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C. H. Estey
Mount Dora and Tangerine
Mount Dora
Florida
Waysee
Mr. Estey
Leaguers Split Doubleheader at Heim Field
Mount Dora and Leesburg slugged in a 15 to 5 Mount Dora win in game one while game two saw Tavares overpower Mount Dora 9 to 3. Leesburg and Mount Dora produced six Leaguers hits in the opener.
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Heim Field
Mount Dora
Leesburg
The
Dorans
Tavares
New Owners Take Over Crate Mill
New proprietors C. C. Smith and J. L. Lotz took over the lease of the Florida Crate Company renaming it Lake Crate and Lumber Company. They employ 75 workers and plan to expand the mill to run at full speed through the citrus season end of May with a new commissary for workers.
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Crate. Mill Con
C. C. Smith
J. L. Lotz
S. B. Dennam Corporation
Tampa
Florida Crate Company
Lake Crate and Lumber Company
Standard Station Gets New Managers At Corner Site
Millard Reid and Ernie Green assume management of the Standard Oil Station at Fifth avenue and Alexander street Tuesday morning. Both are longtime service station workers with solid local reputations. Dave Wiley, who recently leased the station, departs soon for a vacation trip in the north.
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Millard Reid
Ernie Green
Standard Oil
Fifth Avenue
Alexander Street
Dave Wiley
Town Council Extends Street Lighting to 5 A.M.
At its regular meeting the Town Council kept most business for absentee members and the clerk, passing only the proposal to keep street lights on an extra hour. Lights will stay on until 5:00 a.m. to cover the darkest hour between 4 and 5 a.m. An adjourned meeting is set for the 15th to resume regular business.
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W. J. Johnson
Another Home Sold By A C Quixley Realty Company
The A C Quixley Realty Company reports the sale of Fred C Starrett's cottage located on Only Avenue to E M Conrad of Mount Dora.
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A. C. Quixley Realty Company
Fred C. Starrett
E. M. Conrad
Mount Dora
PAM
Mount Dora Growers Complete Largest Roof Project
The Mount Dora Growers Cooperative finished a major roofing project at their packing house at Highland Avenue foot of the overhead bridge. The annex brings total coverage to 300000 square feet with 232000 square feet of sheet steel on the main plant and 60000 square feet of built up asphalt on the cold storage section. Local workers and materials were used, and contractor L J Drawdy supervised the job.
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Mount Dora
L.J. Drawdy
Mosteller Buys Tavares Grocery Store
J D Mosteller purchased B F Powell's grocery in Tavares on Tuesday and assumed management the same day. A Mount Dora resident, he has long been connected with local business ventures.
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J. D. Mosteller
B. F. Powell
Tavares
Mr. Mosteller
Mount Dora
Meeting to Organize an Alf Landon for President Club
Notice of a Friday September 4 meeting at 7 45 pm in the social room of the Community Building to organize for Alf Landon as a Prairie State candidate. P W Turrentine encourages attendance to form a local club and support.
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Alf Landon
P. W. Turrentine
Roberts couple plan Mount Dora home in Ferran subdivision
Mr and Mrs O J Roberts of West Eaton New York have purchased several acres in the Ferran subdivision to remodel the old homestead and make Mount Dora their permanent home. The Sun Dial notes a lazy man asleep in the shade is more valuable to the community than a hustler who stirs trouble.
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O. J. Roberts
West Eaton
New York
Ferran
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Welcomes Tourists With Florida Hospitality
Mount Dora invites visitors to enjoy its hills and lakes, with mild winter temperatures around 72 degrees and access to parks, hotels, and diverse recreation. The article extols educational and religious life, a lively tourist club, extensive accommodations, and a lingering historical charm amid oaks and Spanish moss.
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Florida
Mount Dora
Lake Dora
Lake
Mo Dora High School Football Begins Practice Monday
The 1936 Mo Dora High School football season opens with practice Monday at noon September 7. Coach W A Vincent expects a small squad but aims for a strong team this year. Practice will be at the new high school athletic field.
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Mo Dora High
W. A. Vincent
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Sheese
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