This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1928
Page
10
Real estate feature from Mount Dora markets multiple grove properties and lakefront plots. Notes 58 acres of citrus groves with hundreds of trees, a five acre Tan Guerine grove at 7500 dollars, and a 37 750 dollar broader grove option. Also promotes lake view lots, vacant lakefront parcels, and a remodeled store for rent.
A fragment lists A. C. Quixley F. G. MacMahan J. G. La Due Javens and Donnelly associated with street at Mount Florida Fifth Avenue.
Mount Dora defeats Umatilla 6 to 2 as Cooley earns two base hits and a pair of three base hits by Cooley and Gleason. Osborn hits a home run. Mount Dora steals three bases, Umatilla three. pitchers Stapleton and Jackson tally seven and four strikeouts respectively. Time 2 15.
Mount Dora plans a $25,000 recreational improvement program to boost summer activity and meet tourist competition from larger towns. After a successful winter, visitors regret leaving early but vow to return for the 1928-29 season, as local leaders forecast a busy year ahead.
The Lake County mayor urged progressive action to develop natural resources and improve distribution of agricultural products. He noted only about 12 percent of land was used for productive farming in 1926, with vegetables, crops, pasturage, and citrus groves underutilized, calling for wiser expansion.
In a speech backing a grower controlled citrus clearing house, Mayo warned against rapid overplanting while urging utilization of fertile Lake County land to boost production 100 to 200 percent safely over five years. He praised County Agent Hiatt and Home Demonstration Agent MacFerron and endorsed the Committee of 50 effort. Local officials Burton TaVares and Gibson supported the plan and urged attendance at the April 18 Orlando meeting to discuss details.
While hurrying to catch up with a truck on business in Mount Dora, Mr. Silliman and Mr. Crowley were in a roadster that was demolished. Silliman of Consolidated Automotive Jacksonville and Crowley a Raybestos representative were hospitalized, both listed as recovering with hopes of recovery.
President Ray will leave late this week for a multi week trip to Atlanta and other points. Mrs. J. Cooper earned a gold piece for winning the Chamber of Commerce fish tournament with a bass heavier than first place in Leesburg and at other state venues. Lake County Publishing, Florida Press and Harold Fowler memberships were approved. Mount Plymouth golf club offered summer town entertainment support. A $250 allocation was approved for the airport fund. The secretary may attend the Southern event.
Frank Heath secretary of the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce turned down an offer to become secretary manager of the Wisconsin Land O Lakes association. He cited his belief in Florida's future and his commitment to Mount Dora’s recreational plans, saying he will remain to help develop the local tourism center.
Mrs. Anna May Lavender Gallimore aged 79, widow of Rev Charles Gallimore, died at 11 30 p m last Saturday night at her home 419 East Ninth Street Mount Dora she was born in Delaware Ohio on April 11 1864 and married October 3 1883 in Cleveland Ohio her survivors include three sons Ralph Harry and Robert and a daughter Helen funeral services were held Monday in Mount Dora and the body will be taken to Cleveland for burial and further services
Reported sightings place two men near the Hockemeyer place and the Boyd home around the time a filling station in Leesburg was robbed that same night, suggesting the same suspects may be involved. Also noting a secretarial association convention at Ocala.
An editor cites Florida grape growing as a key future prosperity for the state. The piece argues early market readiness, high prices, and growing demand, urging readers to select Montverde vineyards now. A note adds a rumor the council may reopen a debate on electric light rate hikes for Mount Dora.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.