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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1937
Page
8
The document outlines required state and local licenses for various occupations including traders, service providers, manufacturers, citrus operators, lenders, professionals, contractors, slot machines, amusements, boarding houses, fortune tellers, and dancing venues. Tax Collector Boyce A Williams appeals for cooperation to avoid warrants.
The Sylvan Shores Hotel sits on U S Highway 441 in the Sylvan Shores development with major investments in streets water mains and other improvements. The Simpson Hotel on Fifth Avenue offers fire proof European plan service with an on site restaurant. The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce provides rate information and can supply details from hotel managers.
A catalog of Mount Dora businesses and professionals showcases pueblos services from lumber and citrus packing to hotels, doctors, lawyers, and trades. It notes well stocked stores, up-to-date offerings, and local investment that supports the community and welcomes visitors.
Elmer Sperry starts erecting a three car packing house at a junction on the Tavares Leesburg road to handle top citrus fruit for truck sale. The facility will be highly visible to truck drivers and replaces last season’s warehouse across from the court.
Karl Lehmann of Tavnember, Florida, serving on the National Advisory Committee, says the 1939 New York World's Fair could be the nation's first five star fair as progress reports show rapid advancement. He notes 31 states have bills for participation and 29 nations are involved, with $55 million in exhibitor investments and 89 contracts underway.
Lawrence Gentile of Tree-Gold Cooperative Peters the Florida citrus industry, praising the Growers' Committee of Eleven for shaping state affairs. He cites a proposed Federal Marketing Agreement with the Shipper and Industrial Committee to standardize marketing, support higher returns, and move fruit in an orderly fashion to markets while avoiding overrestriction. Frank Laird, president, and Henry Pringle, secretary, are noted for their roles in spotlighting the committee's work.
Public letter celebrates Eastown youths pursuing higher education with John C. Russell at Tallahassee A&M College and Willy Jones advancing from Eustis High. Notes two new college entrants from Eastown and hope for more by 1938. Mentions Seminole Florida Exhibits artifacts, Camp McQuarrie Growers Institute endorsements, and a definition of a professional as money oriented.
Florida milk officials announced in Tallahassee that auditors will inspect records of producers and distributors to ensure compliance with the Code of Fair Trade Practice. Monthly reports will trace costs of production, distribution, and prices to consumers, flagging discrepancies for possible license revocation.
385 applications for old age assistance were presented to the District Eleven Welfare Board in Lakeland. Of these 385, 234 were approved, 75 rejected, and 76 held for further investigation. Lake County accounted for 90 cases. The board, chaired by Harwell Wilson in W. F. Robinsons absence, met with district staff and several local officials present.
The remark contrasts wealth with virtue noting that riches may breed wickedness envy and discontent yet peoples desire for wealth remains strong and pervasive across society.
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