Lake County Grove Values Rise for Citrus Investors
Lake County real estate men report grove values climbing from 1500 to 2000 2500 dollars per acre with some reaching 3000. Profits hinge on fruit value and crop size, with forecasts of a strong 1946 47 season and continued new grove planting since 1942. Prices vary by location age and condition of groves.
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Lake County
Tavares
Ed Vincent
Bill Richard
Eylria
Ohio
R. E. Norris
Hawkins Teaches Church Music At First Methodist Church
John M. Hawkins, newly appointed Minister of Music, announces trials for two youth choirs. The Chancel Choir serves adults, while Vesper and Chapel choirs invite children and teens to sing hymns and church music, with sessions Monday at 3:30 pm at the Parish House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
John M. Hawkins
Hawkins
Westminster Choir College
Grand View Hotel Guests List Among Week Visitors
A partial guest list from the Grand View Hotel over the past week includes Mr and Mrs Stephen Gregor Gardena Ariances woes and G McComstockton J Gubce Maude Schurer Miss McAn Chicago Ill and others.
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the Grand View
Stephen Gregor
Gardena Ariances Woes
G McCom Tockton
Gubce
Maude Schurer
McAn
Chicago, Ill
Ome
Howard Wetz Represents Orlando Steam Laundry Venture
Howard J. Wetz of Lake Jem will represent the Orlando Steam Laundry in Lake County with Mrs. Sue Scott acting as his Mount Dora representative. Scott has long operated the laundry and dry cleaning business at the Work Shop and previously partnered with Henry Heist in the Golden Triangle Laundry. She aims to provide Mount Dora customers service marked by skill and experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard J. Wetz
Lake Jem
Orlando
Lake County
Sue Scott
Mount Dora
Saratoga Trunk to Play at Princess Theatre
The feature film Saratoga Trunk starring Ingrid Bergman and Gary Cooper will be shown at the Princess Theatre Friday and Saturday. Fri showings are 7 00 p m and 9 18 p m to accommodate early arrivals. Saturday features start at 3 23 6 01 and 8 39 with doors opening at 6 45 p m.
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Ingrid Bergman
Gary Cooper
Princess Theatre
Saurday
W. D. Patton
Dr Colley Leaves For Postgraduate Work In Buffalo
Dr S C Colley will leave September 14 for Buffalo New York to enter the University of Buffalo for postgraduate study. He will spend the time in New York City clinics before returning to his home practice on October 3.
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S. C. Colley
Setember 14
Buffalo
New Yor
University of Buffalo
New York City
Fishers Bag Big Catch Amid Short Outing
Milton Chapman and Bud Wingler went fishing for a little over an hour and returned with a fine catch. The note adds that the bags were heavy and the bite was strong this week.
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Milton Chapman
Bud Wingler
Back to School Dance Committee Reports Expenditures
Legion News notes the Back to School Dance Committee spent 3 dollars, acknowledging social and financial success. Charley Lewis Kendall Jones and others assisted with tables soda bar and setup. Next meeting at Gilbert Park 5 30 p.m. Monday September 23 invites Lions Club couples at 50 cents. Roy Christopher assists GI forms in Tom Cooley’s office. Veterans Memorial plans Lake Dora site building fund at 3 thousand dollars. fall raffles aim to raise more. Merrill F. Turner new Mount Dora Yacht Club steward visits. member of Cyril P. Morrisette Post 294 in Quincy Massachusetts.
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Charley Lewis
Kendall Jones
Sam Swiger
Oscar Stephens, Jr
Gilbert Park
Lions Club
Icone Pace Ao
Roy Christopher
Tom Cooley
Veteran’s Memorial Association
Lake Dora
Merrill F. Turner
Mount Dora Yacht Club
Cyril P. Morrisette
Quincy
Massachusetts
Baptist Bible School Offers Full Sunday Schedule
The Baptist Church announces 9 45 a m Bible School 11 a m Morning Worship 6 45 p m Young People 8 p m Evening Worship 8 p m midweek 8 p m Wednesday Choir Friday The pastor returns from vacation will preach both services Sunday Ladies meet 2 p m to pack for World Relief Promotion Day Sunday September 29 inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monda
World Reliell
Morning Worship at First Methodist ChurchSunday Service
The Methodist Church holds morning worship at 11 o clock at the First Methodist Church with Reverend George Gibson officiating. John M Hawkins leads the musical portion. Gibson will preach on The Kind of Prayer These Times Call For. Classes meet at 9 45 a m and the Meti t Youth Fellowship gathers at 7 p m with a social hour after. Mid Week Service information is incomplete.
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First Methodist Church
George Gibson
John M. Hawkins
Gibson
Meti T
Lions and Kiwanis Plan Joint Meeting and Safety Efforts
Lions and Kiwanis clubs set a joint meeting at 7 30 p m in the Community Building with 100 percent attendance expected. Plans include safety lights petitions, school patrols, a safety sign at Fifth and Grandview, and a boat raffle progress update. Lion Al McDaniel was welcomed as a new member and future visits and examinations were noted.
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Lions
Kiwanis
International
Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars
Lion Haynes
Council
Fifth
Grandview
Lion Lane
Lion
Lion al McDaniel
Off to College: Florida University welcomes veterans
David Burr, brother of Jack Burr and three year Navy veteran, reenters the University of Florida as a junior. Robert Quixley begins the University of Florida law program after a three year Army service.
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David Burr
Jack Burr
Navy
University of Florida
David
Robert Quixley
Dr Fenn Returns to Brooksville Office
Dr H Fenn and family return to Brooksville after time away during the illness and death of Mrs Fenn's mother Mrs David Ayers. He is now in his office.
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H. Fenn
Brooksville
Fenn
David Ayers
Kiwanis and Lions Plan Joint Meeting in Community Building
Kiwanis will host a joint Friday night gathering with the Mount Dora Lions Club at 7 30 in the Community Building replacing the usual meal. Dodge Taylor of the W J Howey Company spoke last week detailing the Howey development including resort plans grove holdings canning and real estate. The project has spent over 75000 on advertising in six years and drawn six thousand guests who spent about half a million dollars locally. It doubled its citrus crop and launched Life Guard Brand canned products. Once a real estate project it now emphasizes homesites for permanent residents.
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Mount Dora Lions Club
Dodge Taylor
W. J. Howey Company
Howey Development
Howey
Judge Herlong Schedules Licenses Sale In Mount Dora
Judge Herlong will be at the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce office on Thursday September 19 to sell 1947 drivers licenses. Licenses must be purchased by October 1 or take a test for issuance. Changes include new restrictions for ages fourteen to sixteen and a required examination to switch from operator to chauffeur license.
New Citizens James W Drake Arrives From Cleveland
James W. Drake and his bride of one week arrive from Cleveland to live permanently with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Walter H Drake of Lake Franklin Park. Drake is a veteran of the 37th Ohio regiment and will assist in the office and affairs of New Ivan Shores Inc with Mrs Josephine Stein and Mr Drfake in the executive staff.
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James W. Drake
Cleveland
Ohio
Walter H. Drake
Lake Franklin Park
Drake
37Th
Ohio Regiment
Josephine Stein
Drfake
New Ivan Shores, Inc
Mount Dora Schools Open With Prospects Bright For New Year
Mount Dora Public Schools began the 1946 47 term on September 9 at 9 00 am with a large assembly in the school auditorium The program featured remarks by Rev George Gibson and Rev J H Sutley along with introductions of new teachers including Edith Davenport Fariss Prickett John Hawkins and W A Vincent Enrollment totals reach 426 with 250 in elementary and 176 in high school The district plans new band glee clubs football opener with St James and a student lunch program offering two shifts daily.
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Mount Dora Public
D. D. Roseborough
America
John M. Hawkins
Doris Harding
George Gibson
First Methodist Church
J. H. Sutley
Mount Dora
Roseborough
Edith Davenport
Fariss Prickett
W. A. Vincent
Charlotte Bennett
Jimmie Gary Batton
Lavina Wagner
Virginia
Doris Camp
Evelyn Cass
R. M. Hall
Nana T. Laney
la Nell Vandiver
Frances Nichols
Mary White
Esther Maglathlan
Alice Strite
Helen Kurras
J. E. Guy
Anne R. Marsell
Davenport
Hawkins
Vincent
Glee Club
St. James
Coach Hall
Jones Brothers Expand Fuel Oil Service in Mount Dora
Jones Brothers Dale and Kendall, veterans of World War II, moved to Mount Dora and on March 11 purchased Moorhead's Feed Store on Baker Street. They offer fuel oil and kerosene with modern pumps and meters to serve Mount Dora and nearby areas, aided by Mr. Nutter, a World War I veteran formerly with Standard Oil.
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Joe Detten
Mount Dora
Jones Brothers
Dale
Kendall
South Pacific
Annie Moorhead
Moorhead
Baker Street
Utter
Nutter
Standard Oil Company
Eustis
Standeet Od
Dr. Conklin to Return to Mount Dora in September
Dr. and Mrs. R C Conklin will return to Mount Dora in late September after summering in East Aurora New York. The physician will resume practice in his office there.
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R. C. Conklin
Mount Dora
East Aurora
New York
Notice To Register For General Election
Lake County voters may register for the General Election on November 5 1946. District registration officer O M Simpson says Mount Dora precinct 20 book opens September 2 1946 and closes October 12 1946. Call at the Hills Realty office for details.
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Lake County
O. M. Simpson
Mount Dora
and Hills Realty
Dr Wells Returns to Greene Cottage on Ninth Avenue
Dr Wells and his wife Mrs Miller Wells and daughter Pattie returned last Thursday and are staying in the Greene cottage on Ninth Avenue. The doctor is much improved but cannot yet work at his office. Dr Zinck, who was with him last week, keeps the office open each morning.
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Miller Wells
Pattie
Greene Cottage
Ninth Avenue
Zinck
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