Sectioned Timeline and Community Quotes From Leesburg
A 1924 note lists key local milestones such as the first meeting of the present P T A chapter on September 19 and the Leesburg Lodge No. 58 I O O F organization on September 20 1917. It also records births of Henry C Hannah D H Moore and Russell Peeples with Florida origins. The piece adds proverbs farm notes moon influence weather outlook and a call to welcome tourists.
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Leesburg P. T. A
Leesburg
Harry C. Hannah
Eustis
Moberly
D._H. Moore
Mobile
Ala
Russell Peeples
Court House
Lake Butler
Florida
United States Department of Agriculture
Agriculture predicts nine billion dollar farm income this year
The Agriculture Department estimates farm income at 9 billion dollars for the year, signaling strong business through fall and winter. Farmers are urged to expect steady activity and robust markets as they plan operations and investments.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Atlanta papers win top prizes at Georgia Press meet
The Georgia Press Association annual meeting recognized several Atlanta papers. The Atlanta Journal won the H. H. Deen Trophy for best editorial, the Atlanta Constitution took the Theron S. Shope Trophy for boldest editorial, and the Athens Banner-Herald received the W. G. Lutline Trophy for most constructive community work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia Press Association
H. H. Deen
Atlanta Journal
Theron S. Shope
Atlanta Constitution
W. G. Lutline
Athens Banner Herald
Growing Cattle Industry Expands Across the South
The article notes a shift from a single crop system to a balanced farming approach with rapid growth in the cattle sector. It cites major packers like Cushahy, Armour, Swift, and Kinman operating plants in Georgia Florida and Alabama. Frostproof News reports four thousand head branded on the Ex Maximo Ranch owned by Lat Moxey, highlighting Florida’s rising cattle ranching. The piece argues Florida’s climate supports feed abundance and broader livestock development, with payroll and scale comparable to western ranches. It then adds a tangential criticism about women’s judgment in matrimony and men’s foolhardiness in marriage.
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South
Cudahy Packing Company
Albany, Ga
Armour & Company and
Swift & Company
Tifton
Moultrie
Ocala
Fla
Georgia Packing Company
Thomasville
Kingan & Company
Dothan
Ala
Florida
Frostproof News
Lat Moxey, Canner and Packer
Frostproof
Kissimmee River
Florida housing boom noted in Gainesville as 100 homes finish
The Gainesville News reports rapid building activity with 100 homes completed and 20 more under construction in Gainesville Florida. In Hillsborough County the school calendar is reversed with summer sessions for Turkey Creek students followed by fall break. The unique school lets children pick strawberries during shipping season for extra revenue.
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Florida
Gainesville
Hillsborough County
Turkey Creek
America
Living Costs Rise Yet Remain Below Prosperity Peak
The National Industrial Conference Board finds general living costs are 24 percent higher than 1933 but 12 percent below August 1929. Food prices are 20.9 percent under the 1921 peak, clothing 21.8 percent cheaper, rents down 4.6 percent, coal 7.6 percent lower, and sundries 2.1 percent cheaper. It costs more now than during the lean years yet less than in more prosperous times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Industrial Conference Board
Ramie Fibre Production Opens New Florida Industry
Florida announces a new ramie fibre industry with a first production unit at Live Oak Northeastern Florida. Ramie fibre, once elusive, now offers a lustrous, strong textile material that could be cheaper than rayon and cotton. The plant grows along the Gulf Coast with minimal cultivation, signaling an emerging industrial era.
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Florida
Live Oak
Gulf Coast
Princess Theatre Mount Dora Opens With Luxurious Comfort
The Princess Theatre in Mount Dora debuts as a premier small cinema featuring Hollywood pictures ahead of northern cities. Built at a cost in the thousands, it offers acoustic tile walls Western Electric sound, plush carpeting, modern lighting, steam heating, and a ventilating fan for comfort. Local manager is Mr. C. V. Seckinger.
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Western Electric
Mount Dora A
The
Princess Theatre
Princess
C. V. Seckinger
Florida features in Congress and tourism debate
Congressman Joe Hendricks argues against a special session and urges a breathing spell. He supports Wagner Steagall housing and notes Florida’s growing tourism funding while highlighting committee assignments and a large federal building allocation for his Fifth District. He cites land purchases adding 24 613 acres to three Florida national forests.
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Florida
Senator Andrews
Naval Affairs Connaiona
Senator Pepper
Education and Labor
Lex Green
Millard Caldwell
J. Hardin Peterson
Congressman Caldwell
Post Office and Post Roads Committee
James Mead
New York
Clermont
Treasury Department
District of Florida
Orlando
Lake Wales
Port
Everglades
DeFuniak Springs
National Reservation Commission
Time Extended For Employers To File Liability Reports
A press notice announces an extension until October 1 for more than 15 000 employers to file liability reports. Delinquent accounts incur 1 percent monthly interest after October collections. Officials say no further extensions will be granted and discuss the constitutional basis of unemployment compensation laws under both state and federal acts.
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Florida
Interior Department
Pennsylvania
Washington State
State Progress Commission
Colorado
Iowa
Michigan
Oklahoma
Nevada
New Jersey
Arkansas
Eae Cime
Pace Jon Plevida
Ws Eee Comi Biven Dan
Tenia Serous di
Wall
Bac
Gtead
Supreme Court
Stetson Gridiron Strength Promises Big Hatters Season
Stetson University fans expect a stronger 1937 season as the Hatters aim to rise in the Florida little four. Captain Emmett Clonts leads at quarterback, with Lyn Warren and Don Frison providing speed and power, while George McClelland, Charles Butler, Lanier Smith and Sanford contribute toughness and drive to the offense.
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Stetson University
Hatters
Gainesville
Florida Gators
Stetson
Emmett Clonts
Oakland
Lyn Warren
Miami
Don Frison
Titusville
Sanford
George McClelland
Charles Butler
Montverde
Lanier Smith
Daytona Beach
Hatter
Pepper to Speak on Timely Subject at Herald Tribune Forum
U S Senator Claude Pepper will address the New York Herald Tribune international forum on October 4 speaking on the responsibilities of the younger generation. The program includes President Roosevelt Mrs. Roosevelt J Edgar Hoover and Henry Wallace with a coast to coast broadcast. More than 3 000 delegates and 154 colleges are expected to attend.
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U. S
Claude Pepper
New York Herald Tribune
Pepper
Roosevelt
J. Edgar Hoover
Agriculture
Henry Wallace
Florida
World’s Need of the Aldersgate Experience Sermon
Heber D. Ketcham minister and Mrs. C. M. Gudgeon organist lead worship at 10:45 a.m. with church school at 9:45 a.m. The evening Bible study at 7:30 p.m. explores guidance for spiritual life.
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Heber D. Ketcham
D.D
C. M. Gudgeon
Aldersgate
Church Schedule at Corner Tenth and Tremain
Rev Neslie V Underwood pastors Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 00 and evening service at 8 00 B Y P U at 6 30 mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 Strangers welcome and all others without a regular home.
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Corner Tenth
Tremain
Neslie V. Underwood
Bible School Begins at Ten A.M. Service Details
Gaus andrew Sauter Brodie D.D. pastor Barton Mumaw choir director Florence Gilbert Hanscom organist lead the church service. Bible School sessions start at 10 A.M. with the organist aiding hymns and worship activities.
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Gaus
Sauter Brodie
D.D
Barton Mumaw
Florence Gilbert Hanscom
Organist Bible School
Church of Christ Serves Weekend Worship Schedule
The Church of Christ at Lake Franklin Park on Rossiter Street Sanford Road holds services each Sunday. Bible School at 10 AM, preaching and Lord's Supper 11 to 12 AM, evening service 7:30 PM, Wednesday women’s Bible class at 3 PM, and Thursday prayer and praise at 7:30 PM.
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Church OF Christ Lake
Franklin Park
Rossiter St
Sanford Road
Bible
St. Marys of the Lakes Parish Service Hours
The Catholic church at Grove Street and Badger Avenue lists Sunday masses at Clermont 8:00 a.m. and Eustis 10:00 a.m. First Friday Mass is at 7:30 a.m.
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ST. Mary’s OF the Lakes
Grove St
Badger Ave
Clermont
Eustis
Church notices for Pentecostal-Liberty Street parish
The Church of God on Liberty Street, led by Rev. G G Prince, ordains regular services Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Sunday School starts at 10:00 a.m. Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. All are invited to worship.
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Church OF God
Pentecostal
Liberty St
G. G. Prince
Doctors Want To Fish For Brass Bass Picture
Dr H Sheriden Baketel publisher of a national medical quarterly asks Lake County Chamber to provide a photo of Stanley Nelson of Eustis. The 8 pound brass bass that rises each morning to eat Be his hand appears in the public scene.
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H. Sheriden Baketel
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Stanley Nelson
Eustis
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Geta
Edith Edeburn Keller
George C. Keller
Eugene L. Downs
Florida Press S Association
Homo
Sherman
Japan
South Georgia
Washington
Joe Hendricks
Congress
Ray E. Daniels
M. Wells
First National Bank
Cooley & Osborne
Law
Donnelly
First Methodist Episcopal Church
ST. Thomas Episcopal
D. Johnson
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Grove Street
Lemon Avenue
Fountain Inn
Eustis Street
W. M. Kennedy
Mount Dora, Fla
Louis R. Tremain
Donnelly Ave
Rae
Jacksonvilles
Dey, Allie
Jacksonville
Garnett Andrews
Patien Chattanooga
Tenn
Desoto Savannah
DR. Richardson
Fourth Avenue
State of Florida
Osteopathic—Medicine Surgery S Hospital
Noth
Cliff) White, Prop
Alfred Rehbauj
J. J. West
Nan J. Stuart
J.J. West
Marshall
J. D. Adkins
Wythe D. Sims
P. O
St. Or
Mt. Dora
Wayside Packing House
Mount Dora Road
Win C. Sleight
T. H. Evans Watchmaker
Tch Search
East Pine
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