City Manager Plan Explained Here
MT. DORA CLEAN UP WEEK shows Scouts and Kiwanis support. Archie Hurlburt led efforts with some noncooperation from the Telephone Company, while Boy Scouts helped property owners and earned 76 dollars for their treasury. The Mount Dora Art League met April 1 at Congregational church parlors with talks on Arthur Dow composition and current art events followed by exhibit viewing.
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MT. Dora
Archie Hurlburt
Telephone Company
Kiwanis Club
Hurlburt
Mount Dora
EAN Buell's Farewell to Boston University Dean and Wife
Dr. Buell dean emeritus of Boston University School of Theology and his wife prepare to return to their home city. Paul Clifford to take possession of Casa Buella at 206 South Clayton Street. Farewell reception hosted by Mrs. W. P. Bishop and others on Friday April 9 at the Alexander Street residence from 3 30 to 5 30. Buell plans to repeat his Epistle to Philemon exposition next Sunday at 11 in the Congregational Church inviting Kiwanis and Noonday Club members.
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Boston University School of Theology
Philemon
Rollins College
Congregational Church
Kiwanis
Intermediate Grades Present Dorothy's Birthday Party Play
The Intermediate Grades host an entertainment Friday evening featuring a play Dorothy's Birthday Party plus drills and musical numbers. Proceeds go to a local mission. Admission is 25 cents.
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Inment
Hoosters Gather for Bustisq Thursday Evening
A local group planned a Thursday meeting at Bustisq aimed at uplifting the Golden Soa and sharing an earnest May initiative. The event focuses on community support and uplifting efforts.
Mount Women’s Club To Hold Important Meeting
Regular meeting of the Mount Women’s Club is set for Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock in the parlors of the Congregational church. A note from secretary Mrs. F W Overhis er calls this an important gathering.
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Power Boat Officials Visit Mount Dora Area Races
F P Demerest, president of the Florida Power Boat Association, and secretary Mr Tisso visited Mount Dora last Saturday on their way to St. Augustine for a three day speed boat meet. The officials praised Mount Dora saying its races were among the best in the state. Fourteen boats from St Peters burg and Winter Haven were in Mount Dora Sunday en route to St Augustine.
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Florida Power Boat Association
Mr.Tisso
Mount Dora
St. Augustine
St. Petersburg
Winter Haven
Big Kiwanis Convention Preparations In Montreal
Kiwanis International Convention will be held in Montreal from June 7 to 10. All 45 New York clubs expected to be represented, with about 50 Poughkeepsie members attending with families. Past District Governor William C Alexander arranged elaborate programs for delegates and guests. Local Kiwanis delegates Dr. C B Williams and M V Simpson expect an engaging week.
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Montreal
New York
New York State
Poughkeepsie
William C. Alexander
Kiwanis
C. B. Williams
M. V. Simpson
Program of Concert For Thursday Night
The program for Thursday evening features conductor John Polak leading a Sousa driven program. Selections include Semper Fidelis Panorama La Gitana Lion Heart Heap Big Injun War Dance National Fencibles Gavotte First Heart Throbs Trumpets of Victory Songs from the Old Folks Crusaders with various marches overtures waltzes and selections by Barnhouse Bucellosi Billings Jewell Lake and Southwell.
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John Polak
Sousa Overture
Barnhouse Waltz
Eilenberg
Jewell Selection
Lake March
Sousa
Doctor Milner Lands a Nine Pound Bass
Dr Milner celebrated his eighty fifth birthday and was hailed as a fishing champion after catching a nine pound bass on Lake Dora last Saturday. He used a shiner lure while trolling with boat names Annie Lee and Deco observed. The catch highlighted a notable local achievement in recreational fishing.
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DR. Milner
Duncan
Lake Dora
Annie Lee
Bea
Easter Services Draw Large Congregations in Mount Dora
Easter services across Mount Dora drew large congregations with floral decor and music. Congregational and Baptist services featured eloquent sermons and cantatas, while the Methodist church presented The Ris'n King with soloists Miss Davis and Mr. Ferris and a string of choral numbers.
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Mount Dora
Princess Theatre
Methodist Episcopal Church
Davis
Garden of Prayer
Ferris
Souvenir Coin Auction at Donnelly Park
Spirited bidding at the Stone Mountain memorial fundraiser intermission in Donnelly Park last Thursday raised the Mount Dora coin to 170 dollars before Clyde Hunnewell knocked it down. Councilman L. R. Heim purchased the coin numbered 111, expected to become a valuable relic in years ahead.
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Stone Mountain Memorial
Donnelly Park
Mount Dora
Clyde Hunnewell
L. R. Heim
Mount Dora Ball Club Shows Fine Form Ahead of Season
Mount Dora baseball team trains hard at Heim Park and aims to lead the Lake Orange League. The squad boasts strong teamwork and a devoted practice schedule. Opening games vs Apopka are set here and at Winter Garden with officials Rev Brantley Verigan and Doc McClure officiating. Umpire Chauncey A Boyer returns as arbiter.
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Lake Orange
Heim Park
Apopka Nine
Winter Garden
Winter Garden. the Official Umpires Selected Are Rev. W. T. Brantley
L. W. Verigan
Doc McClure
Apopka
Chauncey A. Boyer
Orlando
The Mistletoe and Its Parasitic Threat Highlighted
At a Noonday Club meeting Floridian L R Tremain warned that mistletoe acts as a parasite that will kill trees where it grows. He described its impact and cautioned members about unchecked spread.
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L. R. Tremain
Noonday Club
Delighful Evening at the Yacht Club
Mrs. Ernest H. Martin and Miss Fannie Noonan hosted a yacht club reception on Tuesday March 13 featuring a dramatic reading by Boston artist Mrs. Isabella Taylor in Colonial costume presenting Dolly Madison and post Revolution figures. A social hour followed.
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Ernest H. Martin
Fannie Noonan
Isabella Taylor
Boston
Massachusetts
Thomas Jefferson
Aaron Burr
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
Mrs. Taylor
Umatilla Slips Mount Dora In Tight Lake County Clash
Umatilla wins 4 to 3 over Mount Dora at home in a fast clean game. Turner and Morgan pitched for Mount Dora with Brock catching. Small crowd but strong play, and the Lake County League season opens soon with both teams showing strong form.
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Lake County
Mount Dora
Lake Orange
Turner
Morgan
Mount Doraites
Brock
Florida favorite returns to Witt reader’s note
A letter from M. F. Hargitt of Witt Illinois in the Topic says they will winter in Florida again after a season in Ocean Springs Mississippi. They declare Florida the preferred choice for winter residency and plan to stay there.
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Witt
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Poultry Meeting Planned at Tavares Thursday
County residents interested in poultry raising plan a Thursday afternoon gathering in Tavares. The meeting aims to boost poultry interests and form an association to support growers, with high attendance expected.
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Tavares
Noonday Club hears D E Bivens on City Manager plan
Leesburg City Manager D E Bivens told Mount Dora Noonday Club members that a City Manager and Commission Plan offers efficient government. He argued Leesburg’s experience shows advantages and urged local adoption with careful planning and accountability.
Local boats race at St Augustine under Florida Power Boat Assn
Speedboat racing event at St Augustine draws entries from Mt Dora. R J Trimble enters his boat Miss Lake Jem while George Malone fields Baby Subdivision. The competition is sanctioned by the Florida Power Boat Association.
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St. Augustine
Florida Power Boat Association
Mt. Dora
R. J. Trimble
Miss. Lake Jem
George Malone
Florida Conditions in New York World Series Series
The New York World begins a series on Florida conditions, with the first article published Monday. It promises fair coverage and aims to inform readers about Florida's situation.
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New York World
Florida
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