Lake County Chamber of Commerce Oratorical Contest Winners
Seven Lake County high school students competed for cash prizes totaling 20. Jack Emerson of Eustis won first place for Why Lake County is the Best Place to Live. Pomona Davidson Mount Dora second, Darley Byrd Lochner Clermont third, Carolyn Bailey Clermont fourth. Burdine reported 1228 members, largest in the state. Clermont Mayor H C Brown welcomed, Eustis band played, Rev C C Powell gave invocation. Directors chosen were George Cagner Altoona and Mrs O W Smith Astatula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County High School
Jack Emerson
Eustis
Lake County
Pomona Davidson
Mount Dora
Darley Byrd Lochner
Clermont
Carolyn Bailey
Burdine
H. C. Brown
Eustis High School
C.C. Powell
George Cagner
Altoona
O. W. Smith
Astatula
Community List of Local Residents and Officials
A long reader-supplied roster lists numerous residents and officials from multiple Florida towns including Leesburg Howey Mount Dora and Tavares along with several others. The fragmentary roster names individuals and households across Lake County and nearby areas.
Legion Call to Action at Mount Dora Post No 35
A veteran exhortation from Mount Dora Post No 35 appeals to men who served between April 6 1817 and November 11 1918 to join the American Legion. It urges support for crippled and underprivileged children, hospital improvements, and stronger wartime veterans’ benefits, urging contact with Ward Estey or Dave Wiley to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comrad
Legion
United States
Mount Dora
Ward Estey
Tangerine
Fla
Dave L. Wiley
Mount Dora Pioneer Mary Simpson Reflects On Early Lake County Life
Mary Vann Simpson, born in Jefferson County, recounts moving to central Florida in 1875 with husband David M. Simpson and their two sons. She helped shape Mount Dora and Lake County, recalling travel from Jacksonville to Sanford before railroads, the new Baptist Church dream, and life lessons from spinning to quilting. Her family includes mayor M. V. Simpson and James W. Simpson, plus daughters and 17 grandchildren with 13 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. V. Simpson
James Simpson
Lake County
Orange County
Simpson
Mount Dora
Gills
Lake Joanna
Henry
Lake J. Gerypson
Mary Vann
David M. Simpson
Taylor County
Fla
Jefferson County
Embry Vann
Frances Hinton Vann
Abbyville
S. C
Central Florida
Jacksonville
Sanford
Fort Read
New Baptist Church
James W. Simpson
The
Simpson Fruit Company
Jessie Pike
E.C. Stovall
David Sellars
C. R. Javens
John Wilder
Eustis
Huggins Named Lake County Assistant Agricultural Agent
G T Huggins of Alachua is appointed assistant Lake County agent effective Oct 1 by the Florida Extension Service. He will split duties with soil conservation work and 4 H Club leadership while serving as treasurer and assistant secretary of the Lake County Agricultural Conservation Association. Bassett departs for Washington to attend USDA advanced school after earning the Paynes Scholarship for 4 H Club excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Wilmer
Florida Agricultural Extension Service
G. T. Huggins
Alachua
A. P. Spena
Aggins
Board of County Commissioners
G. T
Boys of
Florida
University of Florida
College of Agriculture
Cherry Lake
Madison County
Citrus Growers Institute
Gainesville
Huggins
Lake County Agricultural Conservation Association
Court House
Soil Conservation Office
Bassett
Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
Paynes
United States
Lake Day
Four New Carnegie Endowment Books Donated to Mount Dora Library
The Mount Dora Public Library receives four books from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Titles include Lords of the Sunset by Maurice Collis, We Didn t Ask Utopia by Harry and Rebecca Timbres, Introduction to Argentia by Alexander Weddell, and Norway by Agnes Rothery. The gifts span topics from Shan States to Russia and Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
Burma
Russia
Norway
Maurice Collis
Utopia
Harry and
Rebecca Timbres
Argentia
Alexander Weddell
Agnes Rothery
Carnegie Endowment N
Mount Dora
Hatters Harden For U F Battle Saturday
Stetson coaches used scrimmages with the freshman squad to toughen the Hatters for opening game against the University of Florida in Gainesville Saturday night. Florida's lineup includes Troy Hall Wyman Harvard Hicks Arnold Gene Lamb Lynwood Cheatham Gadi Lawton Ed May and Frank Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stetson
University of Florida
Gainesville
Florida
Troy Hall
Sone Ary
Wyman Harvard
Live Oak
Hicks Arnold
Gene Lamb
Lynwood Cheatham
Jacksonville
Gadi Lawton
Orlando
Ed May
Trenton
Frank Buchanan
Miami Beach
Cowell
Clemons
Hatters
U S Tourists Face No Restrictions in Canada
A statement declares there are no limits on travel for United States visitors to Canada, indicating open access for American tourists and no new controls anticipated. The remark underscores smooth cross border movement and steady tourist exchange between the two nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
No Bids For State Run Gainesville Radio WRUF
State Board of Control officials said no bids were received to operate the state owned radio station at Gainesville WRUF but added the station would continue to operate despite the lack of bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
WRUF
State Board of Control
Streamlined Trains Boost Florida Service On Coast Lines
Six new streamlined trains will run between Miami and New York when Florida’s winter season opens. The trains offer luxury accommodations at coach fares, expanding Florida’s rail service and supporting the state’s status as a premier recreational area. The Atlantic Coast Line Florida East Coast Railway and Seaboard Railway each purchase two units, signaling firm investment in Florida’s present and future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
New York
Miami
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Florida East Coast Railway
Pennsylvania Railroad
Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad
Florida
United States
Atlantic Coast Line
Seaboard Railway
Rollins College Opens Civilian Pilot Training Program
Rollins College begins civilian pilot training next month under the government program with instructor Wilson L Mills, holder of the world distance record in a light plane with a passenger. Mills set the 1936 Miami to Winston-Salem flight while a Rollins student. Training includes 35 to 50 flight hours per student, with ground work starting October 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollins College
Wilson L. Mills
Mills
Rollins
Miami
Fla
Winston-Salem
N. C
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Stetson University Opens Term With Busy Campus Crowds
The Stetson University campus thronged with youngsters as the college marks its fifty seventh year. Classes started and the formal opening occurred Monday. The three units the College of Liberal Arts College of Law and School of Music added faculty for the session. President W S Allen predicted the finest year in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stetson University
University
College of Liberal Arts
College of Law
School of Music
W. S. Allen
Denslows Advertise Lake County Tour
Ernest Denslow and his wife, leaders of the Postal Colony of Clermont, travel the United States and Canada distributing Lake County literature that has drawn attention from the East and Canada. They plan to return to Clermont soon. Denslow serves as Lake County Chamber of Commerce director and is noted as an enthusiastic county citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Denslow
Clermont
United States
Canada
Lake County
East
Denslow
Noted Methodist Moves Toward Clermont Home
Dr Henry L Clay Ashland Ky presiding elder of Ashland District Kentucky Conference buys a home in Clermont as retirement plan. Stuart Bowman of Bowman and Brown helps arrange purchase of Westbrook place. He spoke at Clermont Kiwanis Club Tuesday with reflections on Florida and travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Clay
Ashland
Kentucky
Clermont
Clay
Florida
Stuart Bowman
Bowman and Brown
Westbrook
Clermont Kiwanis Club
King Edward Industrial Nursery opens in Jacksonville
The King Edward Industrial Nursery, operated under the King Edward Industrial Foundation, will care for 150 children on a 24 hour basis with medical staff, teachers, and isolated spaces plus a large outdoor roof playground. Admission is for ages six months to six years. 17 000 square feet of space supports bedrooms, play rooms, labs, and dining areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jnc. H. Cigar Manufac
King Edward Industrial Nursery
King Edward Industrial Foundation
Southern College to dedicate Chair of Democracy
A three day program for the dedication of Southern College’s Chair of Democracy will run November 10 through 12. Dr. Ladd M. Spivey announced the event this week. Traffic advisories note suspensions over the Escambia River Bridge on State and No. 62 in Santa Rosa County and detours from State Road 37 to U S 29 via Brewton Alabama. The Hillsborough Canal bridge on State Road 143 in Belle Glade Palm Beach County is closed to traffic with detours on marked city streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern College
Ladd M. Spivey
Escambia
State
Santa Rosa County
Brewton
Alabama
Hillsborough Canal
Belle Glade
Palm Beach County
City
Notice of Final Discharge in Thyng Estate
Administratrix Dolly M Hayden of the estate of Joseph D Thyng announces final settlement and discharge. A hearing is set for October 19 1939 at 10 A M in the County Judge's Court at Tavares Lake County. Thomas H Cool attorney represents the administratrix Cum Testamento Annexo De Bonis Non.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph D. Thyng
Tavares
Lake County
Dolly M, Hayden
Notice of Tax Deed Application in Lake County Florida
J C Dodd holder of Tax Certificate No 1143 issued September 6 1937 has filed for a tax deed. Property Lot7 8 18 14 15 16 Piccola Courts Lake County Florida assessed in Harry E B Matthews name. If not redeemed the property will be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door in Tavares Florida at 11:00 AM on November 6 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Dodd
A. D
Lake
Florida
Piccola Courts
Harry EB
Matthews
Tavares
Fla
Notice of Final Discharge in Edith Hanaman Estate
George J. White as administrator of Edith Hanaman estate will apply October 16 1989 to Judge A B Herlong Jr of Lake County Florida for approval of final report and discharge and release of bond securities. Thomas H. Cooley is attorney for the administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Hanaman
A. 8
Herlong, Jr
Lake County
Florida
George J. White
Thomas H. Cooley
Minnie Lee Sheppard
Nasoncod
Montverde School Opens for 27th Year
Montverde School begins its 27th year with accreditation as a private boarding and college preparatory institution. Dr. Carpenter notes registrations span five states and three foreign countries, while a junior student may be absent long term. The article mentions Cecelia Cleland and her mother, British subjects affected by wartime travel restrictions, plus a chapel program and social events to start the year. Burton Schoepf predicts the winter tourist season in Florida will be record-setting due to heavy summer travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verde
Carpenter
Cecelia Cleland
Cuba
Armour Packing Co
England
Cecelia
Europe
Burton Schoepf
Tamiami Trails Tours
Florida
Mount Dora Fire Tax Ordinance Imposes 1 Percent on Premiums
The town council of Mount Dora Florida introduces an ordinance taxing all fire and tornado insurance premiums at one percent of gross receipts. Funds go to the Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund. The measure becomes effective November 1 1939 with readings and public hearings scheduled in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Florida
Lake County
State of
Si N Thomas H. Cooley, Attorney for Executor
Si N Thomas H. Cooley is identified as attorney for the executor in a probate matter. The notice cites his role and the executor’s representation without detailing actions or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Cooley
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Atlantic Coal Line Railroad
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JUDG
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TNT
Frank Sa
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Crane Furniture Co
Enjo
Portea
Chattanesge
Hotel DeSote
Philip Doss
Astor
Warren . Royal
Cassia
Ray W. Stackhouse
Lucy Woodruff
Don Smith
H. K. Stokes
C. O. Roe
H. C. Clermont
R. P. Burton
Emeralda
Paul B. Brown
A. B. Dean
Jack Hughston
Howard Gamble
Percy W. Hick
Frank Banning
E. H. Wilkerson
R. H. Williams
Frank Owens
C. Harold Hippler
R. F. Holley
Ferndale
R. J. Whitney
L. J. Snyder
George L. Briles
Fruitland Park
George Hosmer
Fort Myers
Henry Bayless
Col
Grand Island
L. D. Edge
Harold G. Hull
T.G. MacFadden
Harold Hull
Groveland
H. H. Miencke
M. D. Reybold
C. M. Pinkerton
Howey
O. R. Rainey
G. Herbert
H. S. Skelly
E. C. Huey
W.B. Gibson
Lady Lake
W. T. Bland
John Heist
Lake Jem
George Gastfield
Lisbon
Leslie Burdine
K. W. Loucks
Belle S. Hamilton
H. B. Harrell
E.C. Huey
W. F. Robinson
L. D. W. Smith
Marion Walker
G. G. Ware
Walter Warren
D. L. Smith
M. G. Hunter
Ormund Powers
George. Singletary
Leesburg
Manuel Sloan
Mascotte
W. H
M.L. Stewart
H. E. Price
Okahumpka
Jessie Perkins
Paisley
Eugene Kraemer
Seneca
Hattie Allen
Sorrento
H. A. Stein
Sylvan Shores
James C.hunter
Arthur Williams
J.W. King
K. M. Lacey
Chas. P. Lovell
Harry P. Johnson
H.C. Duncan
Dave Wiley
Yanz
First National Bank
Florida Bank
Dun & Bredstreet
Acceptance Corporation OF Florida
Eenseth
This Corporation
Bond and Share, Inc
Orlando, Florida
G. T. Huggins Lake
U. F. Battle
Denslows
Panhandlers
Mrs. Em Pash
Kin Hubbard
Jax
John Snively
Winter Haven
Polk County
Sumter County
Bushnell
Florida Education Association
George Burr, Jr
Geo. J. Dykes
Circuit Court of
A. J. Harnage
D.C
Montverde
Wm. J. Johnson
Sout Lake County
T. S. Kennedy
Mount Dora, Florida
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