Puppy saves couple as burglar shoots at station
Mr and Mrs Lewis credit a stray dog that guarded their home and alerted them before a would‑be robber opened fire. The break in occurred at night when the dog barked and a man fired through the door and window, missing Mrs Lewis and narrowly missing the couple. Investigators found barefoot tracks and a handkerchief, while a neighboring resident recalled a colored man matching the description stealing a revolver.
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Mr. Lewis
Mrs. Lewis
Ty Road
Sheriff’s Office
Orlando
Orange County
Lewis
LaMaster
New Residents Mr and Mrs C C Peffley Arrive in Mount Dora
Mr and Mrs C C Peffley of Glenn Ellyn Illinois arrived in Mount Dora on Friday evening July 27 and will reside permanently at 523 East Seventh Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Ellyn, Ill
Mount Dora
East Seventh Avenue
Chamber of Commerce seeks help for Mount Dora publicity
The Chamber asks citizens to assist in a summer publicity program by submitting names and correct addresses of friends in the north who might become Mount Dora residents or winter visitors. Return details to the Chamber to aid outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
North
Mount Dora
Community Tennis Tournament To Be Played Here Soon
Coach Vincent announces a community tennis tournament as part of the recreation program. All players men women and children should register at the Chamber of Commerce. Preliminary rounds are non elimination with consolation matches, ensuring every entrant receives a ranking. Players should bring racquets or register to receive one.
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Vincent
Chamber of Commerce
Touch Football Added to FERA Play Program
Coach Vincent announces a change in recreation age and a shift of Tuesday 8:30 to 10:00 a m tennis hour to boys touch football. The program is sponsored by FERA with various civic agents, responding to insufficient women players available at that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent
FERA
Coece
Epworth League Eyes National Youth Conference Trip
Epworth League groups discuss sending delegates to the National Youth Conference in Chicago from August 30 to September 2. Miss Edith Miller of Eustis will attend as a St Johns River District representative, with local leagues considering funding and group travel options for possible attendance.
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Epworth League
Methodist
Chicago
Edith Miller
Eustis
St. Johns River
Diamond Ball Registration Open For Boys And Girls
A local notice invites unregistered players to leave names at the Chamber of Commerce or post on the Mount Dora Pharmacy bulletin board. Teams will form for both boys and girls, and prompt registration is encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora
Sadler Appointed County Head FERA Sanitation Work
O W Sadler Jr of Mount Dora was named supervisor of the county wide FERA sanitation program and will start immediate duties. He aims to educate the public to keep every school and home sanitary with cooperation from the State Board of Health and local school boards.
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O. W. Sadler, Jr
Mount Dora
FERA
Sadler
Frict School Board
State Board of Health
Mount Dora Chamber Plans Summer Subscriptions for Winter Visitors
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce will launch a four month ad campaign using the Mount Dora Topic starting next week. It will distribute 16 000 special editions to prospects in the North and East, with lists built from Florida Exhibit registrations at the Chicago World's Fair and inquiries from across the United States. The effort aims to show living conditions and opportunities in Mount Dora to attract visitors and potential residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Chicago
Florida State Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Florida
United States
Central
Chamber
Col Ayers Named Superintendent Of Florida State Hospital
Col Preston Ayers of Orlando was appointed to lead the Florida state hospital for the insane at Chattahoochee and will assume duties August 1. He succeeds ill health retiree W C Thomas, who led the institution about two years. Thomas previously ran Orlando Water and Light Co and utilities in Brooksville and Zolfo Springs. Ayers recently earned colonel rank in the Florida National Guard and served on the Mexican border and in France in World War I. He is a cousin of Mrs H T Fenn of Mount Dora.
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Preston Ayers
Orlando
Florida State Hospital For the
Chattahoochee
W. C. Thomas
Tampa
Thomas
Orlando Water and Light Co
P. T. A. Study Group Meeting Notice
The study group of the Parent-Teacher Association meets with Mrs. Lee French on East Fifth Avenue Monday afternoon August 6 at 3 o clock. All members are invited to join the group. Planning your work is good but doing it is better.
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Parent- Teacher Association
Lee French
East Fifth Avenue
Mai
Kiwanis Welcomes George Hooten and Guests
Kiwanis club welcomed new member George Hooten manager of Piggly Wiggly. Perry B. James presented the Kiwanis button. Guests included Albert Linn new Swap Shop proprietor and attorney Wilkerson of Eustis. Attendance prize went to Alfred Rehbaum. The club voted $5 toward FERA recreation equipment.
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Kiwanis
George Hooten
Piggly Wiggly
Perry B. James
Albert Linn
Attorney Wilkerson
Eustis
Alfred Rehbaum
Oscar Cashwell
FERA
White
Wm. Johnson
George Keller
Ralph Arey
Lake County
Park Board Plans Enlarged Lawn Bowling Court
A Park Board meeting at Mrs. Zell's home approved enlarging the Lakeside Park lawn bowling court to 120 feet square and making improvements before fall. Benches in parks will be repaired and repainted and the board will cooperate with FERA to provide supervised amusement areas for community recreation.
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Zell
Lawn — Bowling Club
Lakeside Park
FERA
Dr Colson Reopens Dental Office Here in Donnelly Building
Dr Lemuel Colson, dentist, returns to Mount Dora after a period away and opens offices in the Donnelly Office Building Suite 18. The family remains in the area, with Colson visiting weekends when possible.
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DR. Colson
Lemuel Colson
Mount Dora
Donnelly
Spe
Negro holdup man captured by Lake County officers
The suspect Henderson Williams, linked to a Friday night holdup at LaMaster's Service Station and several Lake Jem burglaries, was arrested Monday afternoon after a dog-led search. He faces charges in Lake County and was identified by a scar and a sweater found in the scene. Williams claims High Springs origins and is believed wanted there on other charges.
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Elmer Lewis
LaMaster
Sanford
Tavares
C. W. Cooper
Mount Dora
Lake Jem
Ernest Youngblood
High Springs
Lake County Sheriff’s Office
Orange County Sheriff's Office
Lewis
Citrus Growers Mass Meeting At Eustis
A mass meeting of citrus growers and business men from Eustis Mount Dora Tavares Umatilla and surrounding territory will be held Saturday afternoon August 4 at 2 o'clock in the Municipal Auditorium Eustis to hear W B Coarsey of Tampa discuss a state wide plan to secure at least one dollar per box on the tree Attendees include citrus producers and other business people with the aim of improving profitability. A new motion picture Here Comes the Groom is showing and ladies get free admission at Bill Game today.
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Eustis
Mount Dora
Tavares
Umatilla
Municipal Auditorium
W. B. Coarsey
Tampa
Overpass on Highland Avenue Ready for Opening Next Week
Mount Dora reports a concrete overpass on Highland Avenue linking State Highway No 2 and Federal Highway No. 1 nearing completion. The 186 foot bridge with 1813 foot approaches sits 26½ feet above the railroad, with 20 000 cubic yards of dirt removed and storm sewers up to 24 inches in diameter. Public use is expected for about 30 days for surface treatment before a final reopening.
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Highland Avenue
Reengee
Mount Dora
Robey Street
Dixon & Carroll
Gilbert
Smith, Hendrix Company
Jacksonville
J. Meadors
J. D. Stemm
J. G. Kurbacker and
Ennis Roush
Lack Facilities To Fight Tuberculosis
Florida shows higher TB deaths among men than women but women die earlier. About 500 women and 600 men die yearly. deaths rise from age 10 for women and 15 for men. Black residents suffer higher toll. 700 black deaths vs 400 whites. Lack of sanatoria and poor housing, nutrition, and medical care contribute to spread. Alabama is the only southern state without a state sanatorium. nearby states vary in facilities.
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Florida
Bureau of Vital Statistics
State Board of Health
Sai
Ts Ou
Union
Alabi
Bama
Tuskegee
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Mr. and
C.of C
Col. Ayers
State Hospital
Kiwanis News
Lake
Masonic
Rock Springs
C. M. Gudgeon
Citrus Growers
Weather Report
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