The Maitland News, Vol. 02, No. 3, January 19, 1927
Maitland (Fla.)
Newspapers--United States
<em>The Maitland News</em> was a local newspaper originally published by the Maitland Realty Company (and later by the Maitland News Company) which began circulation in April 1926. This edition features articles on topics such as the formation of a local home builder's association, Presbyterian and Methodist church services, a speech by Orlando Chamber of Commerce Secretary Karl Lehman, an oyster dinner fundraiser, the Winter Park Glee Club on WDBO radio, a card party held at a new gun club, the extension of the town water system, freeze protection for plants, school notes, the construction of a municipal tennis court, the housing arrangements of local residents, and a local events calendar. Also featured is a legal notice and several advertisements for houses for sale as well as for local businesses.
Original 4-page newspaper edition: <em>The Maitland News</em>, Vol. 02, No. 3, January 19, 1927: Newspaper Collection, accession number 2014.002.020V, room 2, case 2, shelf 10, box GV, <a href="http://artandhistory.org/maitland-history-museum/" target="_blank">Maitland Historical Museum, Art & History Museums - Maitland</a>, Maitland, Florida.
The Maitland News Company
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Maitland, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Winter Park, Florida
The Maitland News, Vol. 02, No. 18, May 18, 1927
Maitland (Fla.)
<em>The Maitland News</em> was a local newspaper originally published by the Maitland Realty Company (and later by the Maitland News Company) which began circulation in April 1926. This edition features a special piece titled "An Historical Sketch of Maitland," written by R. G. Grassfield, which details various aspects of Central Florida history, including Chief Osceola and the Seminole Indian Wars, Fort Maitland, steamship travel, the founding of Sanford, some of the first settlers in Maitland around 1870, railroad expansion, the importance of agricultural products, Maitland as a winter resort town, the estates of Dommerich and Vanderpool, the area's lakes, the Hungerford Industrial School of Eatonville, as well as details of contemporary Maitland and prospects for the future. This edition also features regular articles on topics such as a Chamber of Commerce meeting at Sanlando, heavy rains, right-of-way approval for State Road No. 3, street paving, a Parent-Teacher Association meeting, the death of a local resident, and the housing arrangements of local residents. Also featured is a legal notice and several advertisements for local businesses.
Original 4-page newspaper edition: <em>The Maitland News</em>, Vol. 02, No. 18, May 18, 1927: Newspaper Collection, accession number 2014.002.020V, room 2, case 2, shelf 10, box GV, <a href="http://artandhistory.org/maitland-history-museum/" target="_blank">Maitland Historical Museum, Art & History Museums - Maitland</a>, Maitland, Florida.
The Maitland News Company
Grassfield, R.G.
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Maitland, Florida
Sanford, Florida
Winter Park, Florida