Highland avenue bridge promise echoed by official letters
T S Dumas supervisor pens to M V Simpson stating overhead structure material received and bids sought for erection near packing house. He notes creosoted timber and piling delays, with work hoped to begin soon despite two year wait and repeated promises from the A L railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Avenue
T. L. Dumas
M. V. Simpson
Duma
Simpson
Sanford
Fla
Mount Dora
Packing House
Mount Dora Florida Town Council April 6 1926 Meeting
Regular council session in Mount Dora Lake County Florida on April 6 1926 at 7 30 PM with Mayor Walter J Waltz and six council members present. Minutes from March meetings read and approved. J J Chapman complained about ravine work on North Donnelly Street causing water backup and damage to fruit trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Lake County
Florida
W. E. Lackey
Alfred Rehbaum
C. Dooley
James Simpson
Fred McDowell
L. R. Heim
A. J. Waltz
J. H. Crane
Dean and Mrs Buell Farewell Reception in Mount Dora
A farewell reception for Dean and Mrs. Buell at Mrs. Bishop's residence on Friday April 9 drew a large local crowd including clergy and town officials. The event featured music from the Princess Theatre orchestra and notable solos. Residents praised Dean Buell's community involvement while noting Mrs. Buell's need for specialized medical care unavailable locally. A Florida Public Service Company representative challenged a 5000 assessment on their property, leading to referrals to the assessor and town attorney. The town agreed to supply electric current to the Lake Dora subdivision fence line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Buell
Bishop
M. Elder
Waltz
Jas. Simpson
Dan Bishop
Milner
Spencer and Overhizer
Woman’s Club
Princess Theatre
Truskett
Merchell
Miss Davis
Ferris
Mount Dora
Dean Buell
Florida Public Service Company
D. C. Sherman
A. C. Quixley
Lake Dora
Telegram at Western Union for C S Gatlin
A telegram mentions C S Gatlin at Western Union and warns that without Chamber of Commerce registration people cannot locate him. The note implies that others profit from his obscurity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
C. S. Gatlin
Chamber of Commerce
Intermediate class renders fine program for the library
Fourth and sixth grade pupils of Mount Dora public schools staged a successful program Friday evening. The show drew lively attendance and raised funds toward furnishing the library with new books. Miss McLane and Miss Kennison received praise for leadership and energy in organizing the series of entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
McLane
Miss Kennison
Sunday church services and events schedule
Sunday School at 11 A M with Junior C E followed by regular service at 11 A M. Mr Spencer speaks on The Christian as an Eccentric Character. Christian Endeavor Sunday at 6 30 P M and prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 P M. Everyone is invited to all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Christian Endeavor
Methodist Church May 18 1926 Service Schedule
Sunday School at 10 Morning worship at 11 in charge of Dean Buell Epworth League at 6 45 P M Song service at 7 30 by Mr Ferris and short addresses by Mr T H Stand and Mr John Gordon Prayer service Wednesday evening at 7
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Buell
Epworth League
Ferris
T. H.st
John Gordon
Ex-Mayo r Begole Urges Commission Government Speech
Ex Mayor Fred H. Begole of Marquette Michigan addresses the Noonday Club in Mount Dora advocating commission government. He cites progress and warns the system can fail without competent staff and full time health oversight for schools. He notes local clerks work hard amid an aging, behind the times system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Begole
Marquette
Michigan
Fred H. Begole
Gordon
Yale University
Hadley
Yale
Mount Dora
United States
Florida
Leesburg Mayor Educates Kiwanis on City Manager System
Dr. McKenzie former Leesburg mayor spoke at the Mount Dora Kiwanis luncheon detailing the commission form of city government with a city manager. He argued the system ensures professional administration, debt control, and annual audits, comparing Leesburg’s progress to prior council-led operations and noting a zoning commission enacted by the Florida Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Mount Dora
McKenzie
Leesburg
City of
Florida
Opening of Lake Orange Baseball League Gala Event
The Lake Orange Baseball League will open next Thursday April 22 with a Mount Dora at Heim Park against Apopka. Merchants plan a Thursday half holiday to boost turnout and prizes for home runs and double plays will be announced in the Topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Orange
Mount Dora
Apopka
Heim Park
Lake Orange League
Heim. Park
Fastest Boats in State Entered Sanctioned by Power Boat Assn
Two miles of streets in Sylvan Shores have been surfaced with sheet asphalt. Practically all of which was open for traffic this week. Additional mileage has passed through the last stage of grading and is ready for the hard surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Power Boat Assn
Sylvan Shores
Band Gives Its Last Concert of Season
The final band concert of the season will be Thursday night at Donnelly Park led by John Polak. An exceptional program includes Sousa marches, Donizetti selection, Lincke Glow Worm, and more. The community is urged to attend. the writers thank Dr. Dickson for his efforts and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnelly Park
John Polak
Sousa
India
King Waltz
On the Hudson
Herman
Eidenberg
Lucia
Donizetti
Southwell
Lincke
Lake
Washington
Post
Dickson
Doe
Dr. Dickson
Mount Dora Art League Members Win Tampa Honors
Mount Dora Art League members Mrs. Margaret Davidson and Mrs. Emma S Marsh receive high recognition. Davidson wins first prize for an oil landscape at the Tampa Art League exhibit. Marsh sells An Old Fashioned Bouquet for perpetual display in Tampa. An outside meeting is set for Thursday afternoon at the Sink Hole on 9th avenue near Babcock Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Art League
Legue
Margaret Davidson
Tampa Art League
Tampa
Davidson
Marsh
Mount Dora Regatta Set With Fast Boats on April 22 23
Mount Dora prepares for a two day regatta on April 22 and 23 with the largest Florida speed boat entries of the season. Notables include Baby Hawkeye, Miss Hasty, and Miss Clearwater racing on the 2 1 2 mile course in Lake Dora. Heim Cup to crown the final winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Florida
Lake Carleton
Trimble Dock
Hasty
St. Augustine
Miss Clearwater
Tampa
West Expected Back From East Tharpoot Ohio
J. D. West is expected back from East Tharpoot Ohio in a few days. West’s brother, who has been seriously ill, is much improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. d. West
East Tharpoot
Ohio
West
Brilliant concert at M. E. Church aids building fund
A Mount Dora audience enjoyed a high quality concert at the Methodist Episcopal Church last Wednesday. Organist Mrs C A Randall opened with an impressive piece, followed by a male quartet Ferris Sidel Butts and Sapp, then contralto Miss Davis and violinist Miss Myrtle Van deVord. Mrs Johnson delivered a praised reading, and the ensemble pieces drew strong applause. The program concluded with Mr W J Ferris leading Come Where the Lilies Bloom. The event substantially benefited the church building fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
M. E
C A. Randall
Daytona Beach
Ferris
Sidel
Butts
Sapp
Miss Davis
Myrtle VandeVord
VandeVord
Johnson
Waltz
Roberts
Davis
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Bel Ad
A. C. L. Railroad
Highland Crossing
T. S. Dumas
A. ©. L. Railroad
Mr. Dumas
Mrs. Buell
Congregational Church
MacKenzie
Lake Orange Ball League
Trimble
Yacht, Club and Power
Boat Association
Mississippi
Methodist Episcopal Church
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