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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1931
Page
3
Water hyacinth growth chokes canals and streams across central Florida hindering navigation on the Apopka Canal and We kiwa River. Residents propose rapid removal by boats and a protective screen at canal entrances, with donations from winter visitors to fund the effort.
The Legion dances held each Saturday night in the Community Building may run through the summer if patronage continues to improve. The dance committee remains optimistic about the future based on last Saturday night turnout.
Edward Waldman of New York starred as Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde in a well received Friday night performance under the Pythian Sisters. The cast included Ray Brantley as Dr Lanyon and A O Marvel as Mr Utterson with Mrs A H Johnson as Clara Carew and others delivering strong turns. The program featured songs by the Girls Glee Club and a novelty dance number with dancers from local towns. The audience praised the acting, music, and between acts specialties, and Waldmann announced plans to present The Taming of the Shrew next season.
The Mount Dora Public Library continues to be aided by local friends with contributions of 12 dollars 10 dollars from Miss Jean Hendrie and 1 dollar each from Mrs. Kneéland and Mrs. George Coffin. A 2 dollar gift to Miss Graham remains uncredited. The library, a key Mount Dora asset, is run by the Woman's Club and depends on community generosity for growth and a new site.
The Mount Dora Garden Club show held over three days drew strong attendance and praise. Exhibits featured roses, gladioli, petunias, delphiniums, lilies and a wide array of foliage plants and rare blooms, with impressive arrangements and notable displays by Mrs. Zell, Mrs. Mallory, and other locals. Awards honored potted plants, roses, gladiolas, violets and artistic arrangements across blue, red, and yellow ribbons.
City Council will hold a public hearing at City Hall Monday evening April 20 to discuss granting a franchise to the Florida Gas Co. Mayor W E Lackey signs the notice.
Practice for the senior play Once There Was A Princess is nearly finished. The performance will be April 24 in the Community Building. The event features sketches and stunts between acts plus dancing singing and instrumental music by high school talent.
Palms offered Monday April 20 at Donnelly Park priced 4 ft Cocos Plumosa 95c 7 ft Cocos Plumosa 1.25 Washingtonians 85c all below wholesale. Park Board secured palms at special price and will sell at cost to help residents beautify the city at low cost.
Growers are told the County Agent spends most time in the field this season. To contact, call 123 or write. Agent is in on Monday and Saturday mornings and by appointment.
A new grocery and market has opened on Fifth Avenue offering a fine stock of goods at specially appealing prices. The store emphasizes value and variety for local shoppers.
The Rock of Ages Granite tablet for the American Legion Monument in Donnelly Park will be dedicated on the next Fourth of July with a public subscription to fund the project. Vermont granite from Elias Seccombe and his son in Ansonia, Conn, forms the tablet, with a Roll of Honor listing donors of $5 or more to memorialize the fallen.
George E. Bundy of Norwood Ohio will address Mount Dora Kiwanis as the Buckeye Humorist. The group hears a talk by Charles R. Short on Research Work Its Relation To Progress, urging timely business improvements and forward planning.
The Girls Glee Club led by Mrs. E. E. Truskett will air from Gainesville station WRUF this Saturday April 18 from 6 30 to 7 00 p m Their prior broadcast drew strong praise despite static and this concert will present an entirely different program at the later time.
Mr and Mrs C H Connor relocate to Mount Dora from St Petersburg and previously lived in Eustis and Chattanooga where Mr Connor managed National Parks. They lease the Ira Mitchell home on Simpson Street. Also, Mr W M Johnson theater manager and family move from Winter Park and rent the Rabun Battle home on Clayton Street. Mount Dora welcomes these newcomers.
The Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club entertained the DeLand bowlers on April 11. Powell's team built a big lead as visitors won in points. A goodly number of rooters attended including players' wives who enjoyed cards in the club room. The season's perfect bowling weather kept many staying to play.
Contributions received to Tuesday afternoon include Mrs. Kneeland and Mrs. Geo Coffin each with 1.00, a son Miss Jean C. Hendrie contributing 10.00, and an additional 0.20 noted. Previously acknowledged amounts are listed.
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