Western Union Seeks Amateur Headings for World Fair Telegrams
Western Union offers 350 in prizes for heading designs for two World’s Fair souvenir telegrams in New York and San Francisco. Contest open to students and amateurs with no entry fee and ends December 30. First prize 100, then 50 and 25, entries available at Western Union offices.
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America
Pit
New York
San Francisco
Western Union Telegraph Oe
Telegraph Company
Vocational Education Sees Big Rise in Florida Schools
Florida public schools report a 66 percent rise in vocational enrollment to 28 628 as funds expand under federal matching aid. Twenty two new vocational agriculture departments were added, total enrollments reach 7 357 in FFA advisory programs, and trades classes grow to 15 204 students with 253 teachers.
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Florida
U.S. Office of Education
Colin English
Future Farmers of America
Birthday Tribute Highlights D H Moore Lake County Official
The article honors D H Moore born September 20 1881 in Mobile Alabama as Lake County superintendent of schools highlighting his 17 years of service after moving to Florida in 1910 and to Lake County in 1917. It notes his rise from school principal to county supervisor and credits his self funded education and varied early work. Frank Emory Owens of Eustis born September 13 1892 in Macon Georgia is also profiled as a civic minded educator and official with multiple county roles and fraternal leadership.
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D. Henderson Moore, Tavares
Mobile
Alabama
Greensboro
University of Florida
D. H. Moore
Lake County
W. H. Richey
Board of County Commissioners
Florida
Clermont
Tember
Moore
Frank Emory Owens
Eustis
Macon
Georgia
Umatilla
Presbyterian College
Owens
Eustis Lodge No
R. A
Eustis Kiwanis Club
Campaign closes Friday at 2 o'clock subscription box
The Topic campaign ends Friday at 2 PM. Place your subscription in the bank box before the deadline.
Florida sanatorium in Orlando gains AMA approval
Florida's State Tuberculosis Sanatorium in Orlando receives unanimous approval from the American Medical Association and is admitted to the Hospital Register. Dr. R D Thompson notes the thorough review of the facility, staff, records, and administration. Board Chairman W T Edwards announced the decision and listed other board members.
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Florida
Orlando
American Medical Association
W. T. Edwards
R. D. Thompson
William D. Cutter
Chicago
Thompson
Edwards
Arnold
Hog prices at Williston market last week
Top hog prices reached seven dollars and five cents for best grades at the Williston market. No 2 hogs brought six dollars and sixty cents, No 3 hogs six dollars and forty cents, No 4 hogs six dollars and thirty five cents, No 5 hogs six dollars and thirty cents, and roughs six dollars and five cents.
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Williston
Milk intake would rise 33 percent with recommended dairy use
If every person followed nutritionists guidance for adequate diet the nation would increase milk consumption by about a third. The statement links dietary guidelines to a projected rise in fluid milk use nationwide.
Kauffman Grandpa of Des Moines Born 1901 in Iowa
John Howell Kauffman born September 17 1901 in Des Moines Iowa. He attended Des Moines public schools Lake Forest Academy Illinois and the University of Colorado. He began selling flower seeds at eight and became a nurseryman and seedsman. He came to Florida and Lake County in May 1924. His hobbies include machinery work sailing and boating and his favorite flower is the rose.
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Howell Kauffman
Grand Island
Des Moines
Iowa
Pepper to Speak at Lake County Chamber Meeting
Senator Claude Pepper will headline the Lake County Chamber of Commerce annual meeting at Lakeside Park Minneola Clermont on Thursday October 13. Harold Colee president of the Florida State Chamber will also speak. Lake County amateurs will perform and a park band will play with plans to broadcast the program from Lakeside Park via WDBO Orlando. Residents are urged to keep the date free for a large crowd.
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United States
Claude Pepper
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Lakeside Park
Minneola- Clermont
Harold Colee
Florida State Chamber of Commerce
Lake County
WDBO
Orlando
Real estate activity shifts as siblings acquire Jackson Street home
Real estate moves include B Austin Simpson taking the apartment on Jackson Street for his home, linked to Story Brothers Grocery. E L Riley sells his Riley Subdivision residence to Glenn Chapman for a new home, planning a high end motor court at the Tavares Eustis junction. Ira Michell house at 427 N Simpson Street rents to Walter Swearer Full er Brush Man, with Swearer family planning Mount Dora residence and schooling their two children after relocating from Pennsylvania.
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Jackson Street
B. Austin Simpson
Story Brothers Grocery
E. L. Riley
Riley Subdivision
Glenn Chapman
Riley
Tavares
Eustis Roads
Grady Simpson
Ira Michell
N. Simpson Street
Walter Swearer
Fuller Brush
Grapefruit Shipments Move North for 1938 39 Season
The first deal of grapefruit for the 1938 39 season moved north last week from Kendall in Dade County. Other shipments are proceeding and heavy movement is expected by mid September.
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Kendall
Dade County
Prospects Bright for Florida Travel Push Report
Secretary Karl Lehmann promotes Central Florida tourism in New England tours to show Florida’s beauty and resorts. Rotary Kiwanis and Lions clubs hosted screenings amid strong New England interest, with 100 plus pages in papers and a Boston City Club audience of nearly 200.
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Lake Settle
Karl
Lake County
Orida
Florida
Europe
New
Worcester
Mass
Kiwanis Clubs
Lions Clubs
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Maine
New England
Vermont
Norwalk
Conn
PTA
Boston City
New England Gas & Electric Association
Florida Public Service Company
Central
Richard Shelton
New England Gas & Electric, Co
Cambridge
Karl Lehmann
City Council debates 10 percent utility tax plan
The council plans an emergency 10 percent tax on electricity and water sales with 5 percent on fuel gas to cover a projected deficit. It would start November 1, raise about $4,000, and be revisited if the state restores Homestead Exemption funding. Final approval set for October 4.
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Light Department
Florida studies show 17,964 cars With defective lights on roads
State officials report a year long survey of 126 rural highway stations found 3 213 of 76 647 observed vehicles had defective lights and tails. With 428 787 licensed vehicles, estimates reach 5 059 headlights and 12 905 tail light failures totaling 17 964 dangerous motorists nightly.
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Florida
Arthur B. Hale
State Road Department
Division of
D. W. Finley
Motor Vehicle Department
Hale
Irman Hale
Notice of Tax Certificate Sale in Lake County Florida
N C Jacobs filed to sell Tax Certificate No 28 of 1928 for unpaid state and county taxes 1927 through 1938 on property in Lake County Florida SEM of NW Sec 19 T 195 R 0. The sale will take place at the Court House door in Tavares on the date shown. Official seal of the Circuit Court.
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N. C. Jacobs
Lake
Florida
Court House
Tavares
Angus Gro
J. Dykes
Circuit Court
Lake County
A. J. Harnage
Citrus Growers Institute Draws Florida Attendance
Nearly 300 citrus growers in Florida enjoyed a fine Citrus Growers Institute with ideal weather and top state experts presenting. Lakes County residents praised the Ocala National Forest camp. Two thirds of overnight registrants came from outside the county per registrar H. H. Hethcox. Poultry clubs will form soon in Lake County with meetings in Groveland and Eustis on September 28 with Dan F. Sowell as guest speaker.
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Florida
Citrus Growers Institute
Lakes County
Ocala National Forest
H. H. Hethcox
Umatilla
Institute
Lake County
Groveland
Eustis
Dan F. Sowell
State Agricultural Extension Service
Growth of Citrus Growers Institute Sets Attendance Record
The Fifth Annual Citrus Growers Institute at Camp McQuarrie September 5 to 9 drew more than 200 attendees on Production Day with wide interest despite a broader push for citrus grower organization. Leaders included W. T. Nettles and R. E. Norris with local officials aiding recreation and program planning. Congressman Attends via Hon. Joseph E. Hendricks.
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Citrus Growers Institute
Camp McQuarrie
Lake County Horticultural Association
Florida Agricultural Extension Service
C. R. Hiatt
W. T. Nettles
Lake
R. E. Norris
Wilmer Bassett
Lucie K. Miller
Billy Matthews
Florida Student Union
Gainesville
Roy Young
Orlando
Clayton Perreault
Lake County
Ongressman
Joseph E. Hendricks
Citrus Growers Institute showcases Florida leaders
The 5th District of Florida program featured sea and sympathy for citrus growers and assurance of continued active measures in national Congress. The event highlighted practical and brilliant speakers, with Florida agricultural leaders in attendance as the Citrus Growers Institute grows in power and influence for the state's citrus industry.
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Florida
National Congress
Citrus Growers Institute
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Senator Pepper
Lehmann
USA
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Legals
Orange State Packing House
Zellwood
Plymouth
AAA
Pistolville Twins
Oscar Dardin
Bob Scoggins
Mount Dora
WOCA
Crane Furniture Co
Alexander
T. S. Kennedy Realty Co
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