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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1926
Page
8
Ex Mayor Begole addresses the Noonday Club on Mount Dora’s city government and Home Rule. He explains commission governance, city manager potential, and department responsibilities while criticizing the current mayor council system and urging practical ordinances and merit over politics.
Leesburg planning commission push aims to expand and develop the city and surroundings. Proceeds from ice, electric, and water utilities after adopting a commission form paid off 62,000 in debt and yielded 20,000 in 1925, not via high prices but sound management. Mount Dora Kiwanis pledge immediate aid and study of the system to aid local administration.
A local discussion urges progress toward adopting a commission form with a city manager if the system fits Mount Dora. Citizens weigh the benefits and speed of change as they revisit the municipal government structure.
Petition presented to Lake County Florida school commissioners requests early erection of a school building for the colored population in Mount Dora. Mount Dora has appropriated 5000 dollars and the group may add to meet Rosenwald Fund requirements. Forty five leading citizens signed to show support amid past fire damage and improving facilities.
The article notes a growing tendency in Florida to improve provisions for the education of the people who need it most, signaling policy focus on access and better opportunities.
Edward Jaques moved up to the second degree during a Monday night ceremony at Mount Dora Lodge F. and A. M. The event marked a step in his Masonic progression within the local lodge.
The Princess Theatre presents a week of shows starting Monday with For Heaven's Sake a Harold Lloyd comedy noted as his latest. prices 25 and 50 cents with special matinees Monday and Tuesday at 3 30 pm Dick Barthelmess and Dorothy Gish appear on Wednesday in a featured program and the week promises lively screenings.
A dreamer flower seller Dick and his girl Dorothy Gish seek the sunshine beyond the ghetto in this inspiring drama. The pair fight to escape shadows and find a hopeful future together.
The story by Arthur Guy Empey brings action and thrills as Cullen Landis and Dorothy Devore star in a roaring rail melodrama with comedy elements. Watch for Friday feature and announcer notes.
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