Mount Dora Regatta Sets Records at Lake Dora
The Mount Dora Yacht Club and Mount Dora Power Boat Association staged Florida’s largest regatta with 725 boats and fast speeds. Baby Hawkeye edged Miss Lake Jem in a close heat, amid a feature-packed two-day event on Lake Dora April 22 and 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Dora
Mount Dora
Pop Tissot
Pop” Tissot
Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association
Messrs
Frank Fowler
George LaDue
H. M. Tallmadge
John Gordon
Ray la Breck
T. H. Willett
Florida
Miss Eustis
Miss Lake Jem
Miss Hasty
Baby Hawkeye
R. J. Trimble
Marma
L. R. Heim
Local C M T C Spots Open for Lake County Boys
Ten places were allotted to Lake County for Citizens' Military Training Camps with six already filled. Boys aged seventeen to twenty one who wish to join the C M T C starting July first should contact D H Moore, County Aid, Tavares, Florida, at once.
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Lake County
D. H. Moore
County Aid
Tavares
Fla
E E Truskett to Open Business Office Here
E E Truskett known as Farmer will open an office in the new Simpson building on May 3. He plans to talk on grapes, claiming unmatched knowledge of grape culture and success through study to help growers.
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E. E
Truskett
Simpson
Florida
Opening Lake-Orange League Thriller Fans Packing Stands
In the opening Lake-Orange League game Mount Dora edged Apopka 5 4 with a seventh inning homer by Pike. Mountain Dora pitcher Morgan faced Lassater but a long drive over the fence tied the score before Mount Dora pulled ahead as the crowd roared.
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Kline
Orange Lake County
Apopka
Lassater
Apopkaoood
Pike
Mount Dora
Hawthorne
Stewart
Cashwell
Ee Chow
Tskan
Harris
Ona
Golden Triangle Boosters Pick Crooked Lake Route
The Golden Triangle Boosters Club at the Grand View Hotel Mount Dora authorized the Crooked Lake route between Mount Dora and Eustis and a resolution to study a municipally owned electric plant for lighting in Eustis Mount Dora and Tavares. The short route was chosen as it is cheaper and more scenic. A committee was appointed to dive into the electric plan and report next meeting. D C Sherman presided in Sipple’s absence.
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Crooked Lake
Mount Dora
Eustis
Tavares
Golden Triangle Boosters Club
Grand View Hotel
Mt. Dora
Golden Triangle
Mountain Lake
Golden Triangle White Way
D.C. Sherman of
President Sipple
Mrs Taylor Recital Impresses with High Class Performance
Mrs Estella Taylor presented Romance and Drama of the Patriarchs in a Monday recital under The King's Daughters auspices. Audience listened in silence as she portrayed Abraham to Ruth with Jerusalem era costume enhancing the effect. Intermission featured violin and piano by Misses Banks, raising a generous sum for charity.
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Estella Taylor
Abraham
Sarah
Isaac
Rebecca
Jacob
Rachel
Joseph
Moses
Israel
Ruth
Naomi
South Florida Press Association Elects Officers at Lakeland
Gilbert Leach of Leesburg Commercial was elected president and Major Henning of the Tarpon Springs Leader was chosen vice-president. Mrs. George Keller of Mount Dora was re-elected treasurer. The fall meeting is set for October in Wauchula with a luncheon hosted by President L. M. Spivey at Southern College.
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Gilbert Leach
Leesburg Commercial
South Florida Press Association
Lakeland
Major Henning
Tarpon Springs
George Keller
Mount Dora
Wauchula
Southern College
L. M. Spivey
Dr Thomas Enright Assumes Practice Here
Dr Thomas Enright of Orlando has assumed the practice of Dr Yoder at the New England Inn office during his absence. Appointments may be made with Miss Banks at the Chamber of Commerce office for Tuesdays or Saturdays.
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Thomas Enright
Orlando
Yoder
Enright
Dr. Yoder
New England Inn
Miss Banks
Chamber of Commerce
J J West Returns From East Liverpool Ohio
J J West of the J J West Realty Co has returned from a visit to East Liverpool Ohio where he was at the sick bed of his brother He remained until his brother was much better West said business conditions in the North are dull and there is less activity than in Florida He is glad to be back in Mount Dora to help build the prettiest town in America
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J. J. West Realty Co
Liverpool
Ohio
X. West
Prizes Awarded to Baseball Players After Thursday Game
A Thursday game featured multiple prize awards for various baseball feats. Prizes included cash, goods, theater tickets, and merchandise ranging from a sacrifice hit producing a run to first run scored, with providers named such as Mount Dora Pharmacy and Penny?field shops.
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Pike
Mount Dora Pharmacy
Cooley
O. K. Barber Shop
Pike—Sack
Loveless Cash Grocery
N. Cooley
Mount Dora Bakery
Princess Theatre
Hale
O. D. Stephens
Pennington
Armour
Mount Dora
Brock
Shaw Hardware Company
Morris
Victor
Rehbaum & Crane
Turner
Richelieu Coffee
Baldwin & Shays
Adkins
Williams Pharmacy
Morgan
Harold’s
M. V. Simpson
Methodist Church Schedule May 2 with services and invite
The Methodist Episcopal Church lists a May 2 schedule including Sunday School at 10:00 A M Morning Worship and sermon at 11:00 A M Epworth League at 6 45 P M and evening worship at 7 30 P M Mid week Prayer Service Wednesday at 7 30 P M Pastor James H Elder extends a cordial invitation to all to attend any or all services
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Methodist Church
Epworth League
James H. Elder
Sylvan Shores Seen as Key to Mount Dora Growth
Advertorial piece praising Sylvan Shores in Mount Dora as a premier Florida development. It touts vast expenditure on beautification, long term value, and belief in Florida’s bright future, naming L. R. Heim and associates as developers and visionaries.
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Sylvan Shores
Mount Dora
Florida
L. R. Heim
Wonderful showing by Mt. Dora financial institutions
In Mount Dora drivers are urged to exercise care on Donnelly Street as sewer work has left the main thoroughfare rough and dangerous. City officials are asked to keep the street passable until resurfacing. A quiet wedding took place at the Methodist Parsonage on April 22 with Miss May Evelyn Welch marrying Mr. Frank Hapgood. Reverend James H. Elder officiated.
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Donnelly Street
Mount Dora
Methodist Parsonage
May Evelyn Welch
Frank Hapgood
James H. Elder
Twain
Samual Trace
East Fifth Ave
Clayton
Maine
Michigan
Mr Ray Returns With Plans for Fireproof Lumber Sheds
Mr. J. G. Ray returns from Atlanta after a two week trip during which he arranged material for new lumber sheds to be built soon. The sheds will be metal, modern and absolutely fireproof.
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J. G. Ray
Atlanta
Ray
Congregational Church Schedule and Communion Request
The Congregational Church lists Sunday services at 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 preaching and 11:00 Junior C E with 6:30 Christian Endeavor. Communion will be observed Sunday morning and the sermon will suit the occasion. Weekly prayer meeting is 7:30 Wednesday evening. You are invited to attend any or all services.
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C. E
Christian Endeavor
Mount Dora Banks Show 257 Percent Rise in Resources
Mount Dora’s banking sector reports dramatic growth over the past year. The combined resources of the two banks reach 2.58 million dollars with deposits exceeding 2.13 million, up about 257 percent. Mount Dora Bank & Trust began operations Sept 12 and added over 1.19 million in resources and more than 1.03 million in deposits. The surge signals underlying stability and optimism for the community.
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Mount Dora
Bank of Mount Dora
Mount Dora Bank & Trust
Mount Dora Bank & Trust Company
Flower Show to be Held at Eustis Grandview Hotel
A two day flower exhibition is planned at the Grandview Hotel in Eustis this Friday and Saturday. Mount Dora residents are asked to cooperate by placing flowers on display. Admission costs 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. Exhibits may be received Friday morning. Lake County horticulture is highlighted as a hopeful success.
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Eustis
Mount Dora
Grandview Hotel
Lake County
First Regatta on Lake Apopka Links Winter Garden and Mount Dora
Winter Garden slated to host the first speedboat regatta on Lake Apopka on Friday the 14th under Mount Dora Yacht Club and Mount Dora Power Boat Association. R. J. Trimble of Lake Jem leads arrangements and invites Mount Dora and Winter Garden boat owners to participate.
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Winter Garden
Lake Apopka
Mount Dora
Councilman Dooley Returns From Atlanta Visit
Councilman C. C. Dooley has returned from a trip to Atlanta after several days away. The genial city official was warmly greeted and resumed duties in his familiar city.
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Dooley
Atlanta
C. C. Dooley
Charley Moorhead Returns to Streets After Illness
C. C. Moorhead, the hard water ice dealer, reappeared on the streets this week after several weeks of illness. He looked well and greeted many friends, aided by telephone calls and flowers that brought him happiness during his sickness.
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C. C. Moorhead
Charley
Mr. Moorhead
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MT Dora Bank
ST. Petersburg
ART League
Mount Dora Art League
Ninth Avenue
Helen Street
League
E. E. Truskett
Lake-Orange
Golden Triangle Boosters
Press Association OF
South Florida
J. J. West
East Liverpool, Ohio
Methodist Episcopal Church
MT. Dora Financial Institutions
MR. Ray
Congregational Church
Roddenbury
Ats
Bassett Boat Works
Wise Boat Works
Trimble
Charley Moorhead
Son
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