Evanston businessman E S Carpenter dies at 75
E S Carpenter of Evanston Illinois died recently in Evanston hospital at age 75. Winter visitor to Mount Dora for years he helped found Guthman Carpenter and Telling and Holland Shoe Co. He chaired both firms and prioritized church clubs and city associations. Survived by wife Mary Belle and four children. Funeral held at Congregational church with private interment.
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E. S. Carpenter
Evanston
Illinois
Evanston Hospital
Carpenter
Mount Dora
Villa Dora
Northwestern University
Guthman, Carpenter and Telling
Holland Shoe Company
Holland
Michigan
First Congregational Church
Evenston
Country Club
Old Boat Club
University Club
Evanston Club
Union League Club
Chicago Athletic Club
Gene Tunney Retires After Knockout Win Over Heeney
The writer notes Gene Tunney defeated Heeney by what many consider a knockout and announces Tunney’s retirement. Chicago Detroit New York brokers reportedly settled bets on a knockout. The piece praises Tunney as an ace heavyweight and reflects on his impact and farewell to boxing fans.
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Heeney
Tunney
Chicago
Detroit
New York
Gene Tunney
Gene
Help the Park Seeks Poinsettia Roots and Bulbs
Mrs. George Zell appeals for poinsettia roots or cuttings, common red amaryllis bulbs, and yellow ala mandas. Donors should contact Mrs. Zell to contribute to the park.
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George Zell
City Council Reduces Tax Rate and Approves 1928 Budget
The Mount Dora city council cut the tax rate by half a mill during the regular meeting Tuesday evening approving the finance committee’s 1928 budget totaling 46,695 dollars with a rate of 8.5 mills. They trimmed publicity parks and light funds and deferred a proposal for a temporary community building. An ordinance to condemn dangerous trees within the city was read for a first time, with strict removal deadlines, while a second reading of the Building and Plumbing ordinance was set for September after amendments.
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Mount Dora
Jesse Dooley Injured In Athens Auto Crash
Jesse Dooley, 15, of this city, is in dangerous condition at relatives’ home in Athens, Georgia, after an auto wreck a week earlier. Cousin Marvin Dooley, 20, died at Athens General Hospital from injuries sustained in the crash. Eugene and Orrie Walker of Chicago were treated, with six other occupants sustaining minor injuries. the collision with O B Walker’s car wrecked both vehicles.
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Jesse Dooley
C. C. Dooley
Athens
Georgia
Marvin Dooley
Mount Dora
General Hospital
Eugene
Orrie Walker
O. E. Walker
Chicago
Cal
Ees. Si
Outboard Speed Records Fall At Lake Winnebago Races
Four new world marks set by Wisconsin boats at Lake Winnebago events reported in motor boat magazines. Dick Pope attended, praising enthusiasm of Fond du Lac Oshkosh Appleton and Neenah experts. Class B 6 miles 12:18, Class B 3 miles 6:05, Class C 3 miles 5:30, Class C six mile free for all 10:42 by Century Kid of Oshkosh.
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Lake
Winnebago
Wisconsin
Dick Pope
Winter Haven
Fond du Lac
Oshkosh
Appleton
Noenah
Century Kid
Four Black boys struck by storm die near Mount Dora
Four Black boys, three from a Tangerine family, were fatally struck by lightning while playing near Mount Dora. Four others were injured but expected to recover as investigators ruled out an inquest. Bodies were taken to Rehbaum parlors. Cooper brothers buried locally, Torrance boy sent to Georgia.
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Mount Dora
Dixie Highway
Torrance
Tangerine
Ben Cooper
Ed Cooper
Woodrow Cooper
Will Wiler
Harry Knight
Oscar Torrance
J. T. Torrance
Orange County
Rehbaum Undertaking
Cooper Boys
Georgia
Mount Dora to Get New Type Packing Plant
The Seald-Swed Chronicle reports Mt Dora will host a novel cold storage packing plant built by the Mt Dora Packing Company at a cost of 40000 dollars. Bond financing largely from growers supports the project which includes three story facilities and air based refrigeration aiming to keep citrus for up to three months with controlled humidity and temperature.
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Isue
E. C. Stovall
York Ice Machine Company
York
Lights Go On Strike Sunday In Florida Service Outage
A pole carrying the high line of the Florida Public Service Company near Davenport was destroyed, plunging Mount Dora and surrounding areas into darkness for about an hour on Sunday evening. Churches, drug stores and homes counted on candles and lamps as service halted, while filling stations used flashlights to serve customers. Power was restored late Sunday by routing from Florida Power and Light Company lines at Leesburg and another location. Avon Park plant struggled as switches tripped, causing street lights to flicker like fireworks.
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Florida Public Service Company
Davenport
Mount Dora
Florida Power and Light Company
Leesburg
Avon Park
Mount Dora Considers Private Kindergarten Plan
The Apopka area reports the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce pursuing a high class kindergarten in Education Hall for the next school year. Negotiations aim to hire a top teacher to run the program modeled after city public schools. If finalized, the kindergarten would use last season’s Education Hall quarters. The chamber also notes a demand from winter visitors for a private primary and grammar school, with details to follow.
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Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club Meets at Villa Dora in Mount Dora
The Kiwanis club gathered at Villa Dora with lively song and a menu offering chicken or tender steak. President Tom proposed focusing on Scout work as the club's primary objective and Frank H Heath urged backing for Mount Dora's Scout movement amid a critical period.
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Kiwanis Club
Orange County
Pep
Ginger
Tom
Frank H. Heath
Mount Dora
Heath
R. W. Dickson
Mount Dora Golfers Elect Officers at Formal Meeting
The Mount Dora Golfers Association completed formal organization Monday night with officers and board members named. Members from Tavares and Leesburg join as the club plans an extensive fall and winter tournament program under committees on sports and pastimes led by President Thomas H. Cooley.
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Mount Dora
Golfers’ Association
Mount Dora Golfers’ Association
Lake County
Tavares
Leesburg
Thomas H. Cooley
Ring
Asso
George White
First National Bank
George Malone
Fred MacDowell
Bank of Mount Dora
Carl Graves
Villa Dora
W. M. Kennedy
Board of Governors
Cooley
Blues
Reds
Verigan Stages Unusual Pitching Comeback for Mount Dora
Verigan pitched a dramatic comeback last Thursday holding Apopka to four hits while Mount Dora powered to an 8 to 2 victory. He allowed no passes, contributed a single and a double driving in one run, and fanned three in the seventh.
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Verigan
Mountaineers
Apopka
Mount Dora
Lake Jem
Morris
Battle
Averitt
Mount Dora Narrowly Tops Tavares In Close Clash
Charles Stapleton starred for Mount Dora as the home club edged Tavares 5 to 4 at Heim Pastime Pasture. Stapleton delivered a clutch double and two singles to steady Adkins in the seventh, while Averitt and Kline hit the homer and double that sparked the rally. John Gilbert held Tavares to two key hits late, but Mount Dora held on for the win.
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Charles Stapleton
Tavares
Heim
Dora
Stapleton
Paul
Whiff
Robbins
Morgan
Invaders
Ice Man
John Gilbert
Homer
Averitt
Mount Dora
Adkins
Kline
Sorrento Shiek
Coven
Morris
Pike
Hale
Pennington
Mosely
Cars Crash At Main Roads Intersection
An early Tuesday morning collision at the Done street and Lake Shore Drive intersection left two vehicles badly damaged. Jon Burton of Rome Georgia drove a passenger car that failed to stop and struck a Florida Bulletin Service truck driven by Mr Crawford. Crawford and his son were traveling south on Donnelly street toward Mount Dora. Burton and his family suffered only minor injuries and received medical care. The incident was referred to Mayor Sherman for settlement.
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Done Street
Lake Shore Drive
Jon Burton
Rome
Donnelly Street
Crawford
Florida Bulletin Sersvice
Mount Dora
Burton
Miss Jewell Burton
Robert
Sherman
Baseball Roundup From Leesburg Area Tracks Highs and Lows
Leesburg and Eustis clubs of the defunct Tri-County league faced off with Lake Orange league players contributing standout performances. Verigan starred for Mount Dora in a 10 to 1 rout of Apopka, while Clermont and Umatilla held league leads amid ongoing race tensions. Winter Garden crushed Ocoee 5 to 1 and seeks a fall showdown with Mount Dora as other results reshuffle standings.
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Leesburg
Eustis
Tri-County League
Lake Orange League
Jackson
Gleason
Osborne
Umatilla
Morgan
Tavares
Winter Garden
Ocoee
Land of Peas and
Turnips
Mount Dora
Plants for Sale Benefit Donnelly Park Beautification
Mrs Zell offers salvia plants at fifty cents a dozen to raise funds for the ongoing Donnelly Park beautification. Money from the sale supports park improvements as they progress daily.
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EK. S. Carpenter
Zell
City Council
M. W. Simpson
Co. Dooley
Storm
MT. Dora
Clermont-Umatilla
Winter Park
Clermont
Winter Garden Gang
Hill Tribe
Erickson
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