Mount Dora Promises Paradise for Homeseekers
Mount Dora in Central Florida touts orange groves and citrus lined streets, lakeside setting, and year round mild climate. The city highlights artesian water, own electric system, gas, two 18 hole golf courses, and easy access to Jacksonville and Tampa. Florida road funds reduce taxes while offering scenic drives and ample real estate chances with strong bonds and favorable finances.
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Lake County Country Club
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Gulf of Mexico
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Jacksonville
St. Augustine
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Mount Dora Meets Clermont At Helen Field In Baseball
Mount Dora hosts Clermont at Helen Field today after a lopsided 13 to 1 loss at Eustis last Thursday. Eustis piled up 13 hits and poured in 13 runs aided by their new uniforms, while Mount Dora committed five costly errors and used three third basemen and multiple pitchers in the rough game.
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Mount Dora
Clermont
Helen Field
Eustis
Adkins
Dooley
Michael
Hale
Ray
Jackson Street Regraded By FERA Workers
Jackson street leading east from Donnelly to Grandview is being reditched and graded by FERA workers this week. The road, though unsurfaced, is well used and often impassable in wet weather. Fifteen to twenty men are employed on Jackson street with similar jobs planned by the force.
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Jackson Street
Donnelly Street
Grandview
FERA
Tarpon Prize Awarded to Mount Dora Fisherman
J. C. Cooper of Mount Dora won first prize for the largest tarpon caught on medium tackle. The Sarasota County Anglers Club awarded a split bamboo rod and a Century Club membership after his tarpon weighed 109 1/2 pounds and was landed at Venice Florida.
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J. C. Cooper
Mount Dora
Sarasota County
Century Club
Cooper
Venice
Fla
Scoutmaster and Scouts To Camp At Daytona Beach
Scoutmaster Rev. Perry B. James and a group of Mount Dora youths depart this afternoon for Daytona Beach to camp on the beach until Saturday. The trip includes swimming and sports with leaders Stuart Sadler Gordon McDonnell Bob Burkhart Charles Boxell Winslow Waaser Tom Hurlburt Alfred Rehbaum Jr. Dr. James is noted for his strong interest in local youths and parental support for the camping trip.
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Perry B. James
Daytona Beach
Stuart Sadler
Gordon McDonnell
Bob Burkhart
Charles
Boxell
Winslow
Waaser
Tom
Hurlburt
Alfred. Rehbaum
James
Mount Dora
Real estate transfers in Leavenworth and local leases
J. J. West Realty Co reports the Leavenworth residence on Alexander Street sold to Mrs Kathleen Stuart of Tangerine who has moved in and begun improvements. Norman Tuckett of Eustis has leased the East Ninth Avenue home from Lake County Building and Loan Association formerly owned by Joe Young.
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J. J. West Realty Co
Leavenworth
Alexander Street
Kathleen Stuart
Tangerine
Norman Tuckett
Eustis
Tavares Road
Lake County Building & Loan Association
Joe Young
East Ninth Avenue
Cottage gets sleeping porch improvements under Drawdy
Mrs David S Simpson undertakes sleeping porch construction and other enhancements on a cottage directed by L J Drawdy. When finished the home will be unusually attractive and greatly improved.
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David S. Simpson
L. J. Drawdy
Mount Dora Chamber Urges Winter Visit to Central Florida
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce invites tourists to explore the city as an outstanding winter resort in central Florida. The issue promotes Mount Dora as a convenient, comfortable destination with lakes and hills, offering an illustrated booklet upon request and urging homeseekers to investigate before choosing a winter vacation spot.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Mount Dora Winter Visit Invitation From Acting Mayor
The Acting Mayor Alfred Rehbaum welcomes visitors to Mount Dora during the winter season. He describes the city as a friendly, hospitable place with a progressive spirit and homes for residents and guests to enjoy.
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Mount Dora
Alfred Rehbaum
Two Weeks Rule Not Needed for State School Entry
The Lake County Board of Public Instruction discussed a proposed two week detention rule for out of state pupils amid an infantile paralysis scare. They asked the Florida State Board of Health for guidance and received a quick reply: detention was deemed unnecessary. Dr. F A Brink concluded no ruling was required.
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County Board of Public Instruction
State Board of Health
Jacksonville
Fla
Western Union
D. H. Moore
Lake Co. Tavares, Fla
Lake County awards bond refunding contract to Crummer Co
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners awarded a 7,000,000 refunding contract to R. E. Crummer Co of New York for two percent of the issue. Crummer will handle refunding legal details printing bond opinions and coordinate with four large bond holders forming the county refinancing committee. County Attorney J.W. Hunter said the plan reduces interest to below six percent over ten years before returning to the current rate. Other offers were considered but Crummer proved most satisfactory.
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Lake County
R. E. Crummer Co
New York
Board of County Commissioners
Crummer
Lake
J.W. Hunter
Bradley heads to Rahway for semi pro football season
J C Bradley known as Brad leaves Mount Dora for Rahway New Jersey to play semi pro football this season. He captained Rahway last year and helped the team prepare the New York Giants. Rahway competes in Union County league with Linden Plainfield Woodbridge and Elizabeth teams. Brad plans to return to Central Florida in November.
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Brad
Rahway
New Jersey
Mr. Bradley
New York Giants
Washington buyers acquire Mount Dora grove from LaDue
Messrs. Charles Robertson and C. F. Foster of Washington D C spent time in Mount Dora and purchased a grove at the town’s south end from J G LaDue. The sale was arranged by the A C Quixley Realty Company.
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Messrs
Charles Robertson
C. F. Foster
Washington, D. C
Mount Dora
J.G. LaDue
A. C. Quixley Realty Company
Mount Dora A Winter Visitor Magnet With Activities
Mount Dora promotes its winter attractions for travelers including WPA exhibits and recreation. The town offers parks, tennis and shuffleboard, bowling, an athletic field, a Yacht Club on Lake Dora, two golf courses, a large Community Building with auditorium, and frequent entertainments through the tourist season. Fishing and hunting opportunities abound in nearby lakes and woodlands drawing visitors to Florida.
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Donnelly Park
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Lake Dora
Lake County
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Florida
City Council approves truck purchase and library appropriation
The City Council met Tuesday with all members present except the mayor. A new street department truck was approved while the town library was funded. A plan to study home electrical appliances was postponed for closer review. The year’s budget and unchanged millage were discussed and adopted.
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Simpson
North Carolina
Jerue
Evans
Waltz
Mount Dora Adopts In Line Electric Rates Statewide
Mount Dora announces new electric rates effective July 1 for all customer classes. An expert study shows rates align with state averages and rely on scientific data, promising about 15 percent savings for even small users with gradual steps as appliances are added. All service on one meter aims to simplify billing and encourage more extensive use of electricity for refrigeration cooking and water heating.
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Mount Dora
Dora
Black Widow Spider Brought to Office Stirring Local Attention
A resident brought a black widow spider to an office on Monday insisting it is a dangerous species. The spider shows three bright red spots on its back and a larger red spot on its abdomen. When prodded with a straw it curls into a ball, appearing harmless despite the warning name.
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Harold Wilson
Winslow Waaser Earns Eagle Scout Honor
At a Florida Council Court of Honor in the Community Building, Winslow Waaser of the Mount Dora Troop was made an Eagle Scout. Officials praised Waaser as a mighty fine boy and worthy of the honor.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Winslow Waaser
Boy Scouts
Waaser
Sylvan Shores Home Ring Completion Progress
The Sylvan Shores project moves forward under L J Draw with Mrs Burton guiding progress. J M Thompson handles plastering while C M Gudgeon oversees work by Swartz. When finished the pretty Lake Gertrude home will overlook Heim Road.
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Burton
L. J
J.M
Thompooh
C. M. Gudgeon
Swartz
Sylvan
Gertrude
Heim
Lightning Strikes Pine Tree Near Dickson Home
During a heavy rainstorm on Tuesday afternoon a lightning bolt struck the tall pine in Mrs. Robi W. Dickson’s yard at the corner of McDonald and Tavares Road. Bark and splinters scattered the area, some hitting the residence, but no major damage occurred besides damaged telephones nearby. In East Eighth Avenue, trees and a power line were struck with many fuses blown, yet no material damage resulted.
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Robi W. Dickson
McDonald and
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