Florida counties fund publicity taxes for chambers of commerce
Florida counties including Orange, Lake, Marion and Jefferson levy publicity taxes or allocate general revenue for chamber of commerce programs. Several counties report increased millages to boost public messaging, with Lake claiming the oldest chamber and Igon credited as the tax plan father in the state. Orange county begins its eighth year of chamber service.
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Orange County
Florida
Boards of
Chamber of Commerce
Lake, Orange
Marion County
Chambers of Commerce
Board of County Commissioners
Jefferson County
County Chamber of Commerce
North Florida
Gadsden
East Coast
Jefferson
Lake
Marion
Martin
Orange
Sarasota
Broward
Clay
Dade
Hardee
Glades
Highlands
Hillsboro
Indian River
Lee
Madison
Manatee
Polk
St. Lucie
Walton
Lake County
W. M. Igon
Eustis
Senate
Carlton Sees Solution Of Big Problem In Everglades
Governor Carlton returned from West Palm Beach expressing hope and confidence that Everglades drainage will be solved with construction underway before the current administration ends. He cited imminent Federal aid and active Florida senators and congressmen, noting increased industrial activity and population in the glades and praising the Florida Flood Control Association.
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Everglades
Carlton
Capitol
West Palm Beach
Florida U. S
Glades
Flower show planned by Lake County Woman's Council
Members of the Woman's Council of Lake County plan a flower show to be staged late next winter or early spring. Their first venture last spring was highly successful, and they hope to make the event one of the outstanding attractions of the community.
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Woman's Council of
Lake County
Growers Must Meet Fresh-Shipment Rules Under USDA Quarantine
Information issued to all growers under USDA Quarantine No. 68 requires that host fruit shipments be permitted only if zone 2 groves are sprayed at least four times at 10 day or two week intervals. Drops must be gathered and destroyed twice weekly, and cover crops kept manageable to allow inspector’s review. noncompliance may halt permits.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Spraying of Automobiles Suspended After Fly Eradication Progress
The Plant Quarantine and Control Administration and the State Plant Board suspend interior spraying of cars and railroad cars tonight due to improved fly eradication. Guards and thorough baggage checks continue at lines and searches intensify because ripening fruit poses new risks. Though adult flies are scarce, strict vigilance remains to prevent spread via fruit shipments.
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Associated Press
United States Department of Agriculture
State Plant Board
Wilmon Sexy
Mount Dora issues six percent bonds at par
Mount Dora announces sale of six percent community building bonds totaling 40000 dollars bid by New Jersey interests at par plus accrued interest. City council opened bids Monday and northern bidders offered par plus accrued interest. Construction bids for the new community building will be opened October 1 with work expected to start that week as contractors study plans statewide.
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Mount Dora
New Jersey
Chamber of Commerce
Connie Mack Eyes World Series and Florida Golf Challenge
Connie Mack, manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, expresses optimism about defeating the Chicago Cubs in the fall world series. He reports Florida friends’ support, looks forward to winter in Florida, and issues a golf challenge to Frank H. Heath at Mt. Plymouth. Mack recently built a prominent home near Mt. Plymouth golf course.
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Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Frank H. Heath
Chamber of Commerce
Chicago Cubs
Connie
Florida
Mt. Plymouth
Mack
Mount Plymouth
Harber calls for fair charges for winter visitors
Paul T. Harber secretary of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce urges fair prices for amusements recreation and services in Florida He says tourists and locals expect reasonable ice cream theatre tickets restaurant meals car washes repairs and lodging prices similar to Northern and Southern states to attract and hold visitors during the water season.
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Paul T. Harber
Lake County
Charm of Florida town praised in letter to mayor
A letter to Mayor D. C. Sherman compliments the town's charm and civic pride. The writer says the village or town is among the prettiest places in Florida and notes visitors have been sent to enjoy its neat, tasteful beauty and love of nature.
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D. C. Sherman
Florida
Miss Brantley Wins Honor at St. Petersburg
Rosalie Brantley of Mount Dora was named Miss Florida at a St. Petersburg pageant held with the Woodmen of the World convention. She will be guest of honor at a October 31 reception and ball at the Mount Dora Yacht Club, with plans for Halloween themed decor and a top orchestra. Local chambers of commerce from Mount Dora and Tavares back the event.
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Rosalie Brantley
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Yacht Club
Pioneer Hall
Tavares
Mount Dora Believers group advances town revival efforts
The Mount Dora Believers organization reports progress in boosting town activity. Merchants stay open on Saturdays, sponsor free weekly picture shows, and attract out of town visitors. Members awaiting admission include Carl Curtie J P Donnelly Lakes Hills Realty Co David S Simpson George Lamoreaux A Lee French James Simpson and Frank Heath. A next meeting is set at Mount Dora Hardware Co offices on Tuesday evening September 24 at 7 o clock.
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Mount Dora
Believers In
Carl Curtie
J. P. Donnelly
Lakes & Hills Realty Co
David S. Simpson
George Lamoreaux
A. Lee French
James Simpson
Frank Heath
Mount Dora Hardware Co
At & O
Winter visitors arriving in Central and South Florida
Newspapers across Central and South Florida report many early tourists this season, noting higher arrivals than last year. The text mentions no election or political action related to the influx.
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Central
South Florida
Constitution Week Observed by Mount Dora Kiwanis Club
Mount Dora Kiwanis members observed Constitution Week at a Thursday luncheon. Orlando attorney Leigh Newell delivered a comprehensive talk on the Constitution. T H Cooley recited the preamble. F E Weidman spoke on the week’s meaning. Carl Graves offered songs, led the crowd in singing America and America the Beautiful, and the group enjoyed a chicken dinner with desserts. Out of town guests attended. many members brought friends, making it a large gathering.
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Mount Dora
America
James Elder
Carl Graves
Outboard Trip Completes Milestone For Mount Dora Boys
Mount Dora youths Frank Morley and Harry Clark completed a 2250 mile outboard motorboat journey from Huron Ohio to Mount Dora Florida aboard Homeward Bound. They departed Huron July 17, faced rough seas, paused in Cleveland Buffalo Albany and New York, met delays in New York, and arrived at Lake Dora September 11. Morley is a Case Reserve student and Clark a University of Florida sophomore.
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Dora Canal
Lake Dora
Mount Dora
Huron
Ohio
Cleveland
Buffalo
New York State Barge Canal
Albany
New York State Capitol
Hudson
New York
Jimmy. Walker
Florida
Mt. Dora
Harry Clark
Estella Clark
Whiseity
Mount Dora High School
University of Florida
Frank Morley
N. F. Morley
Case. Reserve
Graduates Leave for Colleges From Lake County
Last June diplomas were awarded to 115 Lake County students from several high schools. A majority have entered colleges and universities. Read counts: Leesburg 36, Eustis 23, Mount Dora 14, Umatilla 12, Clermont 12, Groveland 10, Tavares 9.
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Lake County
Leesburg
Eustis
Mount Dora
Umatilla
Clermont
Groveland
Tavares
Kiwanis Club Enjoys Usual Meeting Here
The Kiwanis club met at the Villa Dora hotel for an informal forum with good cheer and ideas. Dr R W Dickson recounts a Daytona Atlantic billow encounter as Max Smith returns after a long absence. President Frank announces engagement of a Mount Dora girl and the club votes against a membership fee reduction while aiming to rebuild membership. Directors later reinstate L R Heim J M Smith and R W Dickson, approve several bills, and plan sending flowers to Mrs Diudley Adkins.
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Kiwanis Club
Villa Dora Hotel
Service Club
R. W. Dickson
Daytona
Max Smith
Frank
Mount Dora
International
L. R. Heim
J. M. Smith
Diudley Adkins
Big meeting draws crowd in Lake County Tavare s
A special Lake County Poultry Association meeting was held at the Tavare s Court House with a large turnout. Speakers included L M Rhodes Karl Lehmann C R Ryan N R Merhoff C R Hiatt Paul T Harber and Miss Christine McFerron noting Ryan’s influence on Florida’s egg industry and his potential role in liver poultry and feed operations.
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Lake County
Poultry Association
Court House
Tavares
Karl Lehmann
Orange’ County Chamber of Commerce
Central Florida Poultry Producers. “Cooperative
N. R. Merhoff
University ‘of Florida
C. R. Hiatt
Paul T. Harber
Florida School Bus Stop Law From 1929 Enforced
A 1929 Lake County Florida notice from D H Moore warns motorists to stop for school buses and display school bus markers. The law requires buses to be marked and drivers to halt on approach with penalties up to 300 dollars or 90 days in jail.
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D. H. Moore
Lake County
Tavares
Fla
State OF
Florida
State
Lake County Schools Consolidated for New Term
The county plans to consolidate its 24 schools with last year’s 26, as Seneca and Lake Jem grammar schools merge with Eustis and Tavares. Registration data will be released in early October per Supt. D. H. Moore, with county enrollment previously averaging 4260 whites and 1318 colored.
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D. H. Moore
Seneca
Lake Jem
Eustis and
Tavares
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State of Florida
F. H. Heath
Harber
Miss Brantley
ST. Petersburg
Believers Association
Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
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