Letters on Sebring municipal plant sparks debate in Mount Dora
A correspondence trail between Mount Dora and Sebring brass discusses Sebring’s municipal electric light and water plant. E C Stovall notes rate changes, a weak year for the Light and Water Department, loans to other departments, and argues against private operation citing civic value and collection challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Rogers
Sebring
Fla
A. J. Waltz
E. C. Stovall
Sec.Treas
Mount Dora
Rogers
Florida Public Service Company
Municipal Light and Water Plant
Light & Water Department
Light and Water Department
Jacksonville
Unpaved Lakeshore Road Causes Auto Damage
A ten hour count on Lakeshore road found over 300 cars passed Sunday and potential damages reach about 600 dollars at two dollars per car. Auto dealers say the cost to the vehicle is higher and blame delays in federal highway work between Tavares and Mount Dora. Residents accuse state highway officials of neglect and broken campaign promises by Governor Martin and Highway Commissioner Hathaway.
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Lakeshore Road
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora
Tavares
State Highway Department
Martin
Hathaway
Key West Highway
Mount Dora Playing Record Second Half
Mount Dora won the second half with a 64 to 50 victory over Mount Dora. The team posted 667 runs scored and allowed 59 runs, while opponents tallied 50.
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MT Dora
Mount Dora
Mt. Dora
Extra Swat Record Highlights Team Hitting Burst
A baseball game recap notes home runs by Adkins Brock Pike Averitt Stokes and multiple players with two base hits. The narrative covers errors, stolen bases, doubles, and key plays, with line details and pitching notes.
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Adkins
Brock
Pike
Averitt
Stokes
Hale
Morris
Stapleton
Verigan
Battle
Stewart
Harris
Rencher
Pittman
Starbird
Erickson
Windham
Office Clerk Notes Dual City Roles and Publication Consent
The message discusses depreciation versus profit, requesting permission to publish a reply. It indicates the writer holds the titles Office Manager and City Clerk and Trier. The tone is formal and cautious about public communication.
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Light and Water Department
Manaoy
Trier
Poultry Association Sets August Meeting at Reed Farm
The Lake County Poultry Association will hold an afternoon meeting Thursday August 9 at 2 30 PM at Vice-President R C Reed's Poultry Farm Orange Bend near Lisbon The program includes a talk on Poultry management by County Agent Clifford R Hiatt This is the last afternoon meeting Starting next month meetings move to evening at the Ta vares courthouse All poultry raisers are invited to attend.
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Lake County Poultry Association
R. C. Reed
Orange Bend
Lisbon
Clifford R. Hiatt
Tavares
Stolen Bases Highlight Team's Fast Play
Pike led with 7 steals followed by Averitt 5 and Hale 3 as the team racked up stolen bases. Battle 2, Cooley 2, Stokes 1, Stapleton 1, Pennington 2, Morris 1, Adkins 1, Brock 1 also contributed to the baserunning spree.
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Brock
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Adams
Mount Dora AB
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Pennington
Hale
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Stapleton
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Stewart
Pittman
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Rencher
Serene Starbird
Erickson Peee Ae
Sacrifice details spark a scoring list
The report lists players Hale Averitt Battle Morris Brock Pennington Stokes Adkins Cooley with multiple sacrifices and points across a game, highlighting clutch plays and team effort in the scoring sequence.
Mount Dora considers Scout troop expansion and parkway trees
President Tom endorsed Heath on forming a Mount Dora Scout troop of at least sixty boys. George LaDue proposed planting oak trees along city parkways to support the Scout objective, a suggestion met with strong approval amid discussion. Carl Graves described his trip north and visits to Kiwanis clubs.
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Tom
Mr. Heath
Mount Dora
George LaDue
Tavares Benefits From Pitching Errors And Walks
Pitch, three walks and an error gave Tavares a counter. Paul had drawn a walk and went to second.
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Tavares
Paul
Mount Dora Triumphs in Tight Lake Orange League Game
Mount Dora pushed ahead with a three run fifth inning and a homer by Averitt in the sixth as the Lake Orange league clash against Tavares unfolded with multiple runs, errors, and steals. The article credits George Malone for reviving team spirit with his pep and effort.
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Lake Orange
Tri-County
Mount Dora
George
Retiring Champion Praised as Gentleman of the Ring
The text lauds a retiring boxing champion as one of the greatest ring masters and a gentleman. It then notes Mount Dora golfers' club recently organized and mounting activity as duffers stroll Mount Plymouth course daily, gradually improving.
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Mount Dora
Storage cooling system planned for Tangerines plant
A brine spray system will lower air to 36 degrees and cycle air nine to 36 times per hour in the storage building. The aim is to extend the late season and spread shipments. The association expects 25 000 boxes of tangerines to be handled this season with steady packing through low market periods. Pineapple oranges and Valencias will also be stored seasonally.
Fracas Fades as Apopka Club Artists Observed
During the fracas four individuals head to the Apopka club as Verigan helps in the seventh inning turn of events.
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Apopka Club
Verigan
Apopka Pasture Drive Sparks Row In Local Baseball
Adkins hit a long drive to left field fence in the sixth, Harris at third on a second inning play drew fan ire. Windham ruled Harris safe, making Adkins the goat as fans clashed over the calls. Welch and Cashwell made outs on first pitches. Bencher Starbird and Erickson pitched in the eighth before three batters retired.
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Welch
Battle
Hale
Horsehide
Pike
Coven
Paul
Campbell
Brock
Mount Dora
Morris
Pennington
Stapleton
Morgan
Averitt
Connor
Tavares
Adkins
Mosely
J. L. Pike
Cowen
Wrathy
Russell
Kline
Bencher
Starbird
Erickson
Penny
Cashwell
Stewart
Verigan
Apopka
Harris
Lasater
Windham
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Lake-Orange League
Clermont Ataseweeseee Winter Garden
Umatilla
Winter Garden
Clermont
Ocoee
Winter Park
Fielding
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Hale Aeeenteenneene
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Morris Aeeeeeeeek
Cooley Ee Deeneeee
Adkins Pensesbees
Eenee
Yours Very Truly, A. M. Wolfe
Kiwanis Club
Villa Dora
T. J. Gudgeon & Son
Everything Electrical
P. O. Box
George Washington Malone
Dora AB Hpo AE Battle If
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Perereery
Robbins Peenee
Mosely Ee Connor
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R. Paul
Saeede J. Pike
Ateeeree Coven
Weeeesne Morgan
Sdesee
Eeache
Robbins
J. Pike
Umpire Lasater
Spaulding
Golf
Mt.Jora Hardware Company
Rolls Royce
Nash
Bijur
Houdaille
Lovejoy
Hilltop Motors Co., Inc
Mount Dora, Florida
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