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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1930
Page
4
Toomer Visits Mount Dora In Secretary of State Race
William M. Toomer of Jacksonville toured Mount Dora on Wednesday visiting the Topic office and other sites. He had earlier avoided Lake County as Igon’s home territory but now resumes a thorough canvass since Igon is out of the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Toomer
Jacksonville
Mount Dora
Toomer
Lake County
Mr. Igon
Igon
Eustis High School Band Seeks Funds for National Contest Trip
Eustis High School boys band, state champions, seeks contributions to cover travel and contest expenses for the May 21 to 23 National contest in Flint Michigan. The group will represent Eustis and Florida, serving as an honor and statewide advertisement. Golden Triangle urged to contribute with funds left at the Topic office going to the Eustis treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis High School
Flint
Michigan
Eustis
Florida
Golden Triangle
State department to issue monthly conservation bulletins
The State Department of Game and Fresh Water Fish plans monthly bulletins on its activities. It aims to save Florida's wildlife and calls for public cooperation to support this important conservation effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Game and Fresh Water Fish
Florida
Mount Dora Considers Earlier Thursday Half Holidays
The text argues for starting May first and ending October first with Thursday half holidays. It notes initial shopper confusion but cites benefits for business people and summer leisure. It compares Mount Dora to St. Petersburg where stores close at 5 pm June to August, suggesting Mount Dora adopt the same 5 pm close during summer to ease the busy tourist season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Mount Dora
Citrus Growers Association Reports Shipments and Returns
The Mount Dora Citrus Growers Association shipped 14 298 boxes with total receipts of 57219 39 dollars about 5 06 per box. Expenses for picking hauling packing and storage will not exceed 1 15 per box. The notice offers figures for growers to consider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount/Doral
Mount Dora Merchants Aim Window Displays as Local Ads
Mount Dora merchants use attractive window displays to lure shoppers on downtown streets, but many potential customers spend little time in town. If residents are informed that local merchants carry desired goods at appropriate prices, they will shop at home rather than elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Be Kind to Animals Week Targeted by Community Critique
In a defense of humane treatment the author urges care for horses and mules, stray dogs, and abandoned cats. The piece argues for responsible ownership, humane euthanasia when needed, and greater thoughtfulness toward pets during tourist season and daily life.
Resignation of Florida Secretary William M Igon Cited
The Topic reports the resignation of Florida Secretary William M Igon due to ill health. Igon had appeared set to seek a second term after qualifying last week. Lake County organizations backed Igon, who long served as state senator, with local bodies adopting resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Igon
Florida
Lake County
Igon
Board of Public Instruction
Easter at the Church Service and Activities
Pastor James H. Elder invites worshipers to Easter services with an 11:00 a.m. sermon and 7:30 p.m. evening worship. Sunday school meets at 10:00 a.m. and the E. L. meets at 6:30 p.m. The mid week service is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
E. L
First Baptist Church Worship Services
Sunday school for all departments at 9 45 morning worship at 11 with Liszt Prelude and hymns Scripture recounts the resurrection story Offertory and responsive reading by Mrs Brown and Mrs M J Bouterse Sermon on The Risen Christ Evening worship and B Y P U at 6 45 Preaching and song service at 8 Come and worship with us
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew J. Bouterse
Liszt
Brown
M. J. Bouterse
Christ
Community Church Schedule and Guest Speaker
The Community Church announces a Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. On April 20 Virginia Williams will lead the 7 p.m. Christian Endeavor with the topic Why We Believe We Live Forever. A midweek service is planned for 7:30 p.m. April 17 and Ladies Aid Society at 2:30 p.m. on Friday April 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Virginia Williams
Ladies Aid Society
First Church of Christ Scientist Eustis Notice
Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue readied as the First Church of Christ Scientist Eustis offers Sunday services at 11 a m Sunday school at 9 45 a m testimonial meeting Wednesday 8 p m reading room open Tuesday and Saturday 2 to 4 p m all are welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church OF Christ
Eustis
Resolutions Honor Eustis Boys Band
Lake County Commissioners praise the Eustis Boys Band and Captain Jimmie O Neal for state championship victory and the Trophy Cup. The resolution notes ongoing county pride and directs copies to the band and local newspapers for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Lake County
Eustis Boys
Jimmie O’neal
Eustis
Tangerine Improvement Society Resolution Honors Deceased Members
Be it resolved that two active members are mourned and that their husbands and families receive deepest sympathy. The Mount Dora group extends care and requests the notice be published in the Mount Dora Topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Tangerine Improvement Society
Attractive window display at Lake Dora Markets
The Lake Dora Markets, Inc. showcases a striking show window with crimson bougainvillea bordering the exterior. Inside, there are vases of spring flowers and a display of edible goods including vases of spring flowers, amarillis, begonias, and ferns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Dora
Brer Rabbit Promises Record Easter Candy Stock
The tale quotes Brer Rabbit promising more candy Easter eggs and chocolate figures this season, vouched for by Ferdinand A. Bunte of Bunte Brothers Chicago. Officials urge choosing high grade confections made from pure staples with thorough quality testing and caution against inferior brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter’ Bunny
Br'er Rabbit
Br’er
Ferdinand A. Bunte
Bunte Brothers
Chicago
Rabbit
Mr. Bunte
Kennedy Westbrook Call for Democratic Primary Support
I N Kennedy of Eustis and G Geo Westbrook of Clermont urge Democratic voters to support their candidacies in the approaching primaries. They express confidence in Senator Futch's alignment with their views and seek a united delegation for the county and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Futch
I. N. Kennedy
Eustis
G . Geo. F. Westbrook
Clermont
Merchants Sales Books Carbon Back Each Original
Mount Dora Topic notes merchants offer sales books carbon back each original with 50 sets to book and 50 cents per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Sales
Mount Dora
Notice of Proposed Ordinance Mount Dora Florida
Town council announces a draft ordinance on file with the Town Clerk for public review before final passage at an upcoming meeting in Mount Dora Florida Objections will be heard at the final reading date designated by the council Wm J Johnson acting town clerk and mayor pro tem Mick m5 1 Vicrn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toca Tree
Mount Dee Orida
Mount Dora
Florida
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Methodist Episcopal Church
James H. Elder
First Baptist Church
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Lemon Avenue
Marian H. Chamberlain
Addie D. Gay
Brer Rabbit
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Oe Ee
Cooley & Wilkerson Attorneys At Law
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Elizabeth Waller
Rehbaum & Mallory
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Wm. J. Johnson
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