Detour plan dispute boils over in Leesburg area
Local contention over detours on the Leesburg to Dead River highway grows as officials and engineers clash over authority to fund and maintain safe routes. Residents from Leesburg, Tavares, and Silver Lake press for reliable detours, with pressure mounting toward Tallahassee if no plan is approved.
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Leesburg
Dead River
Tavares
Silver Lake
Eustis
W. H. Richey
J. A. Hammack
Chamber of Commerce
Richey
Hammack
L. B.thrasher
L. B. Thrasher
L. K. Cannon
J. L. Cresap
Fons Hathaway
H. J. Morrison
Tallahassee
First District
Florida
State Highway Commission
Leesburg Commercial
Auto Thefts Reach 1925 Peak Across Nation
A Boston report by Liberty Mutual Insurance cites 250000 autos, valued at 218 million dollars, stolen in 1925. The study estimates an average car value of 875 dollars and a 80 percent recovery rate, suggesting total losses near 50 million when theft accessories are considered. Clark E Widward advocates using existing laws and stiff penalties rather than horse thief punishments.
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United States
Boston
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Department of Justice
Clark E. Widward
Florida Snow Birds Gather in LeRaysville for Luncheon
A July gathering in LeRaysville's Old Methodist Church drew 104 Bradford county residents known as the Florida Snow birds. Speakers praised Florida as a winter resort while noting Bradford County as a preferred summertime home with remarks on climate and business prospects.
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Towanda Daily Review
Florida
Utter
LeRaysville
Old Methodist
Bradford County
Wesley Hall
John W.conklin
Wysox
F. N. Moore
T. Lewis Sturdevant
Meshoppen
L. B. Sexton
D. H. Utter
Mount Dora
Sayre
D. O. Clark
Towanda
J. F. Lane
Jacksonville
F. C. Landmesser
Rummerfield
South
Miami Trail
Conklin
Wysex
Lewis Sturdevant
Fla
Joseph Pierson
Pierson
LeRasville
C. C. Titus
Camptown
Harry Chase
Andrew Stewart
Troy
M. H. Vaness
Marguerite Vaness
Man Makes Fast Trip From Chicago to Mount Dora
C L Quixley son of A C Quixley of Mount Dora returned to this city Monday evening after a Chicago trip of over 1300 miles. The Dixie Flier left Chicago Saturday and did not unload passengers until Tuesday at Mt Dora. Quixley reports many people coming to Florida next year.
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C. L. Quixley
A. C. Quixley
Mount Dora
Chicago
Dixie Flier
Mt. Dora
Quixley
Florida
Visitors Increase at Hotel Mount Dora In Florida
The Hotel Mount Dora has hosted several transient guests in the past week signaling rising visitor traffic. Among those registered Sunday were William P. McDonough of Pittsburgh, Mr and Mrs B F Weaver of Miami, H G Hand of Labell, and Mr and Mrs B B Varn of Miami.
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Mount Dora
William P. McDonough
Pittsburg
B. F. Weaver
Miami
H. G. Hand
Labell
Fla
B. B. Varn
Patriotic Party Delights Junior Endeavor Group
The Junior Christian Endeavor Society of the Congregational church held a Patriotic Party on Wednesday July 21 from 4 to 6 pm hosted by superintendent Mrs Grant Cowles and Miss Esther Cadman at the Cowles home on McDonald street. Children were split into Reds Whites and Blues for group games and were served brick ice cream and cracker sandwiches. The youngsters departed saying they had the best time ever.
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Christian Endeavor Society
the Congregational Church
Grant Cowles
Esther Cadman
Cowles
McDonald Street
Ola Beach Draws Large Crowds For Daily Bathing Fun
Ola Beach has become a popular spot with hundreds of bathers from Mount Dora and nearby towns. Bathing parties abound as families bring lunches and enjoy picnics, while children especially relish the beach’s advantages.
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Ola Beach
Mount Dora
Tax saving saves average $11 on auto purchases
Elimination of the 2 percent excise tax on automobiles cuts about $11 from the price of each car. With an expected 4,000,000 vehicle sales this year, the savings to buyers total around $44,000,000.
Lake County uses 2620 cars of material on roads
Lake County officials disclosed to the U S Department of Commerce that 2620 solid cars of material were used in highway construction during the first six months of the year. Monthly totals were January 101 February 1638 March 389 April 410 May 1638 and June 684.
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Lake County
United States Department of Commerce
Florida
Ormond Beach to Host Winter Auto Races With Record Pace Hopes
Daytona Beach prepares for a major winter speed fiesta with Ralph De Palma Tommy Milton and others racing under Chamber of Commerce and AAA oversight. David Shultz aims to raise 35000 for 25000 in cash prizes while plans include bi weekly events and a grand finale in March. A mystery car by Murray Cribb and a 200 mph goal spark speculation as crowds flood the famed 25 mile beach track noted for its velvet smooth surface and twice daily tides.
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Ormond
Daytona Beach
Fla
Beach Speedway
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Ralph de Palma
Tommy Milton
Kill “Red” Shafer
Bennett Hill
Earl Cooper
Daytona Beach Chamber of Commerce
David Shultz
Murray Cribb
Atlanta
Haugdahl
Cribb
Ormond-Da A
Florida
Florida East Coast Railway
M. Moglia
America
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Lake-Orange
Pet
Apopka Ose
Winter Park
Winter Garden
HOTEL
Patriotic Party
Oldsmobile
Miller-Adams Motors
Eustis, Fla
Daytona, Beach
Bob Lavelle
Peter DE Paola
Bob's Auto Laund
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