Florida fruit shipments rise as crop tests pass
Florida's 1936 37 citrus and vegetable crops valued at 84 284 000 by the state marketing bureau. Lake county ranked third in fruit shipments and first in melon shipments. Lee county grapefruit crop matures early and will move to northern markets this week as state inspectors report required tests met.
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Florida
Lake County
Leeounty
Mar
Fifth Judicial Circuit
State of
Chancery
Edith M. Fish
Harry V. Fish
Gilbert Knight
Nellie Knight
H. B. Stovall
John Lavin
Tavares
Orlando Sees Surge in Building as August Activity Rises
Orlando reports a sharp rise in construction activity with August figures showing three times more work than the previous year and the highest level since 1926. Fifteen houses were included in this effort.
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Orlando
Florida
Traffic toll rises in nationwide vehicular fatalities
The text notes a historical comparison of American deaths in wars versus automobile accidents, stating that from 76 to the present, 244,357 Americans were killed in all wars, while in the last fifteen years 388,936 Americans have died in car crashes.
Florida Building Boom Shows Broad Construction Growth
From all sections of the state comes encouraging news of widespread construction activity. Fort Lauderdale's city building department reports 194 new residences either under construction or completed this year. Homes under $2,000 total 24, with 53 priced 2,000 to 5,000 and 20 from 5,000 to 10,000, while seven exceed 10,000. Additional permits include three hotels, two costing 200,000 or more, eight apartment houses, ten store buildings and warehouses, two for pols, two churches, and one another structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Addim
Florida Leads Nation With Sound Government and Growth
An editorial in the Atlanta Constitution lauds Florida for balanced finances and absence of state debt taxes and mismanagement. It highlights a nine month school term with free textbooks, robust highways, model state institutions, and a citrus industry boosted by a $36 million revenue increase. It notes Florida attracts tourism as a premier winter and summer destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Atlanta Constitution
Georgia
Florida Prepares for Record Winter Tourist Season
Officials urge early planning for fall and winter tourism in Florida. They cite the prior record season and predict the coming months will bring substantial visitor traffic seeking entertainment, climate, scenery, and historic sites. Emphasis is on attracting visitors with attractions and gracious hospitality to convert them into lasting guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
New Deal gains shown in 1932 to 1936 corporate profits
The piece contrasts Republican claims with data from 22 leading U S corporations. For six months ended June 30, 1932, these firms ran a deficit of 32 million dollars, while for the same period in 1936 under the New Deal they posted profits of 300 million dollars.
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Landon
Knox
United States
Hoover
Lake County Vital Diseases Kill Small Fraction in 1936
Only six one hundredths of one per cent of Lake county’s population died from diseases like typhoid diphtheria and puerperal in the first five months of 1936.
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Lake County
Florida Week Highlights Open Florida Exhibit at Lakes Expo
Florida Week at Lakes Exposition features a nine day fiesta opening on August 31 with Florida officials and dignitaries in Cleveland. Events include a Florida Exhibit Day luncheon with Mary Lou Moore and Leota Cordall Coburn, radio and press coverage, and appearances by the Florida Orange Blossom Quartet. Gulf Highway events and agricultural showcases follow as Cleveland audiences learn of Florida’s roads and farming advantages.
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Lakes Exposition
Florida
Ty Geernor Davey
A of
Cleveland
Press Crawford
Iton
Earl Brown Clements
Great Lakes
Swanky Admiraltty Club
Piere
Florida’s State Chamber of Commerce
Harold Colee
Clearwater
Mary Lou Moore
CBS
Leota Cordall-Coburn
Daytona Beach
Chicago
Cincinnati
Grand Opera
J. A. Coburn
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College
Rudolph von Charlton
Gulf Coast Highway Association
Automobile Association
Travel Bureau
L. M
Health Officer Urges Vaccination For School Entrance
Dr W A McPhaul Florida State Health Officer urges parents to vaccinate children against smallpox and protect against diphtheria before entering school. He notes no state laws require vaccination, but emphasizes immunization to safeguard children and reduce diphtheria cases and deaths. He cites 1932 735 cases and 426 in 1935 with 58 deaths, urging guardians to act now.
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W. A. McPhaul
Maryland
Florida
Local Beauty Cavalcade Leads Labor Day Events
About 100 contestants entered the first annual Florida Cavalcade of Beauty to be held at the Daytona Beach Auditorium Sunday and Monday during Labor Day. Local hostesses include Miss Florida Louise Johnson of Sanford and Miss Daytona Beach Mary Louise Gormley, with Miss Zera Dean representing Mount Dora. Attend the Labor Day program on the Boardwalk feature speeches by C. O. Andrews and Stuart Wider.
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Zera Dean
Mount Dora
Florida
Mary Louise Gormley
Daytona Beach
C. O. Andrews
Orlando
United States
Stuart Wider
Lakeland
National Youth Movement
Washington
Florida Marketing Week Highlights Florida Day Events
Rhodes of the Florida State Marketing Bureau spoke as speaker of the day while Chicago's National Farm and Home Hour promoted Florida Citrus Day. Florida Communities Day featured visiting mayors and chamber of commerce officials. Florida Industries Day showcased manufacturing and business opportunities. Governor Dave Sholtz and Elks leader to headline Governor's Day with statewide publicity. Our Dave promotional spread underscores Florida as a key advertising state.
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Rhodes
Florida State Marketing Bureau
Mayo
Chicago
National Farm and Home Hour
Florida
Chamber of Commerce
Florida Manor
Dave Sholtz
The
Elks
Dave
Chittin
Sunshine State
Teachers Examinations Set at Tavares September Dates
Notice announces regular Teachers Examinations for all certificate grades at the schoolhouse in Tavares Florida on September 17 18 and 19 starting promptly at 8 30 a m. Information may be requested from Superintendent D H Moore Tavares Florida.
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Tavares
D. H. Moore
Florida
Mount Dora Redeems Bonds in Refund Plan
Notice that Mount Dora Florida bonds selected by lot will redeem for cash on October 1 1936 or when presented at Chase National Bank New York City. Twenty year refunding bonds Nos 20 154 164 157 59 77 70 159 147 and 158. Interest ceases October 1 1986 and coupons dated after that are void.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Chase National Bank
City of New York
N. Y
Wm. J. Johnson
State OF Florida
Julie Dean Lassiter
Pine Hurst Avenue
New York City
N.Y. J
Paul Lassiter
FURTH
Mt, Dora
A. D
J. Dykes
T Court
Lake , Florida
G Cox
D. C
Reverend B James to Dist Church in Parkersburg and Tuscaloosa Visit
The Reverend B James will dist church at Parkersburg West Virginia. Mr and Mrs James and their 17 month old daughter Dorothea will visit Tuscaloosa Alabama to see Mrs Mary E James. Dr H D Ketcham of Parkersburg will become pastor as Mr James starts work locally. Epworth League meets at 7 pm and church school runs 9:45 am with D H Bishop as superintendent. The Friendly Bible class led by Geo J White discusses the International Sunday School lesson weekly.
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B. James
Perkersburg
W. Va
James
Dorothea
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Weekly church services announced by Pastor J S Wilson
Morning worship at 11 m Baptist Young Peoples meeting in the afternoon sermon and evening service led by Pastor J S Wilson with special music. Mid week service Wednesday at 8 m You are cordially invited to attend any or all services.
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Baptist Young Peoples
J. S. Wilson
St Thomas Episcopal Eustis Welcomes All Members
St Thomas Episcopal in Eustis Florida invites the community to attend morning service and sermon each Sunday starting September 6 at 10 a.m. D T Johnson extends the cordial welcome.
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ST. Thomas Episcopal Eustis
Fla
D. T. Johnson
Church of Christ Lake Franklin Park Service Schedule
The Church of Christ at Lake Franklin Park on Rossiter Street invites worship on Sundays with Bible School from 10 to 11 a.m. and Lord's Supper at 11 a.m. Sunday preaching follows. Evening worship and Thursday prayer meeting are at the usual hours led by Evangelist J. O. Barnes.
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Church OF Christ
Church OF God
Pentecostal
Liberty St
E. L. Moore
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