High Lake Water Levels Prompt Local Losses
M H Guise of Humus Zellwood reports Lakes Apopka Dora and Eustis plus feeder lakes have risen, flooding truck lands ferneries and real estate. He urges action to lower levels at Moss Bluff dam, warns of federal navigation issues, and seeks an April 14 hearing to push immediate relief before summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apopka
Dora
Eustis
Zellwood
M. H. Guise
Humus Company
Lake Apopka
Moss Bluff
Ocklawaha
Lake Griffin
Ocklawaha River
Haines Creek
Federal Power Commission
U. S. Engineers’ Office
War Department
Jacksonville
Congress
Library Fund Appeal Seeks Late Contributions
Contributions to the Library Fund are due by Wednesday noon April 22. Previous acknowledgments total 42 dollars with 1 dollar from Dr Elizabeth Waller and 1 dollar from Mrs C H Gere. The Topic will continue accepting gifts for another week and issue a final report next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Waller
C. H. Gere
Bere
Children’s Home Benefit Draws Strong Support
A Friday benefit at the Auditorium under Lloyd Anderson and the King’s Daughters drew a hearty crowd. The cabaret roof garden program featured songs, a comic number by Bill Tanton, and a Glee Club quartet, with Gorman and Bundy providing accompaniment and narration. The event raised over 47 dollars with a 50 dollar donation promised, aiding the Jacksonville Children’s Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Anderson
King’s Daughters
Rockies
Fred Overhiser
Laura Neville
Louise Lane
Mr. Gorman
George Bundy
Gorman
Arkansas Traveler
Anderson
Glee Club
Health Pictures At School Auditorium Campaign Schedule
The State Board of Health launches a traveling educational project with illustrated health pictures and talks on disease prevention. A PTA business meeting follows. Events occur in Sorrento Mount Dora Okahumpa Umatilla Paisley Lady Lake and other schools from April 23 to April 30 with 2:30 pm and 8:00 pm sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Lake County
Sorrento
Mount Dora Colored
Altooona School
Astor School
Okahumpa Colored School
Okahumpa White School
Umatilla White School
Mount Dora White School
Paisley White School
Lady Lake White School
Mount Dora Hotel Dining Room Crowded Again
The Hotel Mount Dora Sunday dinners drew full crowds last Sunday showing strong public demand. Management will hire extra staff for next Sunday and vows improved service with the same excellent cuisine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Lake County Chamber backs WRUF support at April meeting
Lake County Chamber of Commerce directors endorsed aiding Florida’s WRUF at Gainesville, urging Representatives Kennedy and Westbrook and Senator Futch to back measures for station maintenance and efficiency. The board expects WRUF to report needs and seek legislative appropriation, calling it a valuable educational and advertising asset.
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Florida
WRUF
Gainesville
Kennedy
Westbrook
Futch
Lake County
Monument Fund Seeks Early Fourth of July Contributions
The American Legion Monument Fund pleads for donations to fund a Fourth of July celebration and dedication. Anyone contributing five dollars or more earns a place on the permanent Roll of Honor. Current supporters include Lakes & Hills Realty Co and Mount Dora Lodge K of P, with other acknowledgments to E. B. Ferson and Mrs Easter Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Monument Fund
Elias Seccombe
Mount Dora Visitors Impress Local Hosts
O. Williams a winter visitor in Orlando and retired Cincinnati police lieutenant, guest of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Bundy, toured Mount Dora with Mr. Haz elwood showing the town from his roof. Bundys and Buchanan of Richmond plan to return next season.
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O. Williams
Orlando
Cincinnati
Geo. E. Bundy
Buchanan
Richmond
Bundy
Mr. Hazelwood
First Avenue
Hazelwood
Mount Dora
Return of Lt. C de Wolski from Camp Benning
Lt. C de Wolski has returned from two weeks of active military service at Camp Benning Columbus Ga where he served as observer and assistant umpire in military intelligence. The camp, a major concentration of troops since World War I, hosted many prominent visitors including U S and foreign officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. de Wolski
Camp Benning
Columbus
Lt. de Wolski
United States
Mount Dora Considers Florida Gas Franchise Public Hearing
A Monday night council meeting at the Community Building discussed granting a franchise to the Florida Gas Company to place and distribute gas in Mount Dora. The strong citizen turnout and Q A session with F H Shaw and two company reps indicated broad public interest and support for the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Gas Company
Mount Dora
F. H. Shaw
Johnson
Rehbaum
Col. Sanborn
Eustis
Golden Triangle
Closing Exercises at Intermediate School
The sixth grade graduation will be Friday evening May 1 at the school auditorium. Mrs. Bessie Pooser leads a program featuring a one act play Our Examination Day by the pupils. Emily Battle valedictorian delivers a Mount Dora history essay. Dorothy Loveless salutatorian presents on the Beauties of Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Pooser
Emily Battle
Mount Dora
Dorothy Loveless
Florida
Get-Together Meet Wednesday Evening
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular monthly get together on Wednesday evening April 29 at 6 30 in the Community Building social rooms. Supper, prepared by the ladies under Mrs Elizabeth Evans, is fifty cents per person. A prominent speaker is planned and the event promises interest for all citizens. Tickets are available from Board members or at the Chamber office via Miss Louis Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Chamber
Board of Directors
Chamber of Commerce
Fifth Avenue
Louis Lane
Glee Club Delights Radio Audience From Gainesville
The Girl's Glee Club under Mrs. E. E. Truskett aired on WRUF Gainesville Saturday evening. Mount Dora listeners enjoyed the program with solos and group numbers led by Louise Lane and Gorman. A guitar solo by Mrs. Louise Ault capped the performance amid a post broadcast picnic and dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Truskett
WRUF
Gainesville
Mount Dora
Miss Gorman
Louise Lane
Laura Neville
Dean Pinkston
Georgia Kirby
Louise Ault
John Neville
E. Taft
R. Champ
The Mayors Salary in Mount Dora
A reader asks for mayoral pay and police chief compensation. The mayor serves without pay while the police chief earns 125.00 dollars monthly, supplying his own car and fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
USDA Plans Fruit and Vegetable Research Lab in This State
The Research Division of the United States Department of Agriculture announces plans to establish a fruit and vegetable research laboratory within the state, signaling a boost to agricultural science and local farming interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Tampa Free Press
Waterways Engineer Speaks at Mount Dora Kiwanis Lunch
Mount Dora Kiwanis heard Maj. Charles Browne of Orlando, engineer for the Inland Waterways Association, discuss Florida's Inland Waterways. The meeting also reviewed plans for vocational guidance for local high school students and featured out of town guests F. H. Shaw and True Childs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Whitcomb
Riley
Mr. Bundy
Rehbaum
F. H. Shaw
Florida Gas Company
True Childs
Eustis
Maj
Charles A. Browne
Orlando
Maj. Browne
Inland Waterways Association
Florida
Mount Dorans
W. O. Woodley
Conklin Buys Corner Property For Home And Office
Dr. R. C. Conklin purchases from the Donnelly Estate a 100 by 153 foot corner lot at Sixth Avenue and Alexander Street. He plans to remodel the house, add on structures, and use the property as home and office. Purchase arranged through D. C. Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Conklin
Donnelly
Sixth Avenue
Alexander Street
D. C. Sherman
Firebugs Discovered In Vandalism Case For County Court
A local official states that the youths responsible for recent arsons have been identified. The cases are beyond his jurisdiction and have been turned over to the County Court. Citizens are assured these incendiary fires pose no further threat.
New Residents Arrive in Mount Dora Leasing Local Homes
The Mount Dora community welcomes Dr. Roberts from Lake View Pharmacy who has rented the Dr Williams home at Fifth avenue and Clayton street with his family. S.A. Jordan also from Lake View Pharmacy has leased the Wilson home off Fifth avenue and moved in with his family. L F Provin of Peninsular Paper Company of Tampa has relocated from Umatilla and leased the corner Ta property for a year.
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Mount Dora
Dr. Roberts
Lake View Pharmacy
Dr. Williams
Fifth Avenue
Clayton Street
A. Jordan
Lake View
Wilson
L. F. Provin
Peninsular Paper Company of
Tampa
Umatilla
Mount Dora High School Game Moved To Tuesday At Heim Field
The postponed baseball game between Mount Dora High School and an opposing team was called off due to rain and will be played Tuesday at Heim Field at 3 30. A strong turnout is urged. Palmetto Local State Bank building will be converted into a talking picture theatre.
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Mount Dora High School
Heim Field
Palmetto
State Bank
Talking Picture Theatre
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Children’s Home
Monument Fund
Mr. Boyd
Robert McMurray
Mrs
George E. Bundy
Kiwanis
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