Fifty years ago plans for Lakeside Inn expansion announced
April 22 1926 reports perfection of plans for a handsome new structure at Lakeside Inn doubling its rooming capacity. Managed by Mr and Mrs Archie Hurlburt the new building will be lakefront modern and feature rich facilities. Lakeside Inn will stay open for summer roomers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside Inn
Archie Hurlburt
Jack Norton
Robert N. White
George Norton
Frank Morley
Jeannette Pike
Neil Alexander
Mary Morley
Leone Russ
Mildred Hall
Bennett Harvey
Tavares
Orlando
Taylor Gwathney
Grady Paige
Lakeshore
Mount Dora
Russell Peeples
Irving Burleigh
Gainesville
Cordelo
Greensboro
N.C
Douglas Hall
Birds and Wrens Bring Neighbors Together on a Quiet Afternoon
A calm afternoon on a shaded lawn turns into a birdwatching scene as a redbellied woodpecker cardinal bluejay and other birds gather after a neighbor spreads grain. A Carolina wren nests in a bicycle basket and a carport standoff with wrens ends in the birds winning the battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeshore Drive
Lakeland
Withlacooche River
Florida Crime Report Signals Hope Despite 8 Percent Rise
The 1975 Department of Criminal Law Enforcement report notes robbery remains a major issue but records an overall crime increase of eight percent, with firearm robberies down 21.4 percent due to the three year guaranteed sentence law for gun carrying felons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Criminal Law Enforcement
DLE
Florida
Memorial Library Proposal for Albert Crone in Mount Dora
Tim Carmody writes to editor praising Albert Crone and proposes naming the new public library after him to remember his cultural contributions. He reflects on Crone’s civic care, independence, and the town’s need to honor him despite Crone’s possible objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Griffith
Lake County
United States
Frank M. Gale
Belleview
Florida
Mount Dora
George J. White
Eustis
Orange State Grove
Orange State Packing House
Zellwood
Albert Crone
al Crone
Albert R. Crone
Mount Dora Mayor Declares Charter Authority Over City Duties
Mayor Tom Champion issues public statement asserting sole authority over police, city officer supervision, and adherence to the city charter. He cites Section 23 and ordinance provisions to justify direct control while clarifying council independence and departmental boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Champion
C. O. Lott
O'Connor
Mount Dora
Tom R. Champion
Taise
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Diane Demro
Leo C. Reichert
American Legion
John Cain
Joseph Story
Plymouth
Carl Tucker
Richard R. Eddy
Henry W. Link
William J. Walker
Roy Christopher
Harry Hopcraft
Jeanie
Rollins College
Ann Bowers
Miss Bowers
Florida Federation of Music Clubs
Sarasota
Ann
Mount Bora
A.M. Liveright
West Fifth Avenue
By Margo Hosford
Topton
Tim Carmody
Cit Council
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