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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1926

Page

10

Central Florida Scenic Highway Association Formed

Local residents and leaders meet in Haines City to organize the Central Florida Scenic Highway Association. Arthur Cody named president with officers for Polk Orange and Lake counties. committees named to drive road beautification and publicity. The Florida Beauty Route, extending from Mount Dora to Sebring, aims to close a seventeen mile gap and complete the continuous highway.

Crisp T. W. Lee Orlando International National Geographic Outlook Lee Columbia Savage Arthur Cody Cody Scenic Highlands Association Associated Boards of Trade of Scenic Highlands J. P. Holbrook M. Sample Dixie Highway Fame Florida Sample Polk County C. Ellwood Kalbach Apopka Louis S. Horton Haines City Frank W. Crisp Davenport Orange County Bert H. Roper Winter Garden Lake County J. L. Millard Mount Dora Heim Lake J. Geo. .LaDue B. Jaques Robi Roddenbury A. C Quixley E. E. Truskett Polk Frank Crisp W. S. Allen C. D. Gunn Dr. M.sample Orange B. H. Roper W.C. Britt G. A. Kull James B. Foster H. W. Walters Bayard F. Floyd Lake Hamilton Dundee Lake Wales Avon Park Sebring

Card of Thanks From W Chamberlain and Family

We extend heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of wife and mother. Your support has aided us in bearing the loss. W Chamberlain and family.

Mr Merriam to Build Fine Residence at Sylvan Shores

H C Merriam sales manager for Sylvan Shores has given an architect his plans for a handsome home to be built at the corner of Morningside Drive and Washington Road in Sylvan Shores. After plans are approved the contract will be let. Mr and Mrs Merriam and their daughter Ann now live on Fifth Avenue in the Patterson home and will move in when the new house is finished.

H. C. Merriam Sylvan Shores Morningside Drive Washington Road

Dahlin Home Under Construction In Sylvan Shores

Work advances on the delightful bungalow planned by Mr. and Mrs. George W. Dahlin on Sheridan Road in Sylvan Shores. Mr. Dahlin serves as Chief of Police of Mount Dora.

George W. Dahlin Sheridan Road Sylvan Shores Dahlin Mount Dora

Teeples Buy Sylvan Shores Site For New Home

Mr and Mrs L B Teeple of Eustis formerly of Mount Dora bought a large home site on Morningside Drive in Sylvan Shores. They plan to begin building a fine residence soon, with Teeple serving as first reader of the First Church of Christian Science at Eustis.

L. B. Teeple Eustis Mount Dora Morningside Drive Sylvan Shores Teeple Church of Christian Science

Shore Drive project begins on Florida lakefront road

Work has started on the hard surfacing of Lake Shore Drive linking with Heim Drive at Sylvan Shores. The new street is described as a premier thoroughfare through the development, promising an attractive, extended driving route.

Shore Drive Lake Shore Drive Florida Heim Sylvan Shores

Charles Heim Hosts Pleasant Lake Party

An enjoyable boat ride and picnic supper was enjoyed on Lake Dora last Saturday afternoon when Chas Heim entertained a party of friends on the speed boat Beau. After enjoying the breezes a lunch was served. Those joining Mr Heim were Margaret Gordon Margaret White Frances Simpson William Aiken and William Kirby.

Lake Dora Chas. Heim Beau Mr. Heim Margaret Gordon Margaret White Frances Simpson William Aiken William Kirby

Miss Marsh Attends National Cosmeticians Convention

Miss Mildred Marsh of Mount Dora arrives in Chicago for the seventh annual American Cosmeticians Society convention to study new beauty shop methods and devices. She plans to return in September to share the insights with her patrons as about 1500 beauty shop owners participate and forecast a brighter future for the trade.

Mildred Marsh Chicago American Gosmeticians’ Society

Visiting in Mount Dora Sold on the Town

Visiting party from Joplin Missouri includes Mr and Mrs T F Conrad Mr and Mrs C G Conrad and T F Conrad Jr guests of W C Conrad foreman of the Topic office They are first time Florida visitors impressed by the land of opportunity and plan to return home to share their views

Mount Dora T. F. Conrad C. G. Conrad Joplin W. C. Conrad Topic Office Conrad O. G Missouri Florida

Expressions of thanks for support after loss of husband

The Burnham family expresses deep appreciation to friends who aided in burial. Special thanks to the minister for comforting words and to Civil War and World War Veterans who bore him to his final resting place, along with many friends for floral tributes.

Burnham

Grape Growers Eye Montverde Lands Amid Rising Values

The article notes a wave of interest in grape growing around Montverde with many new growers seeking land near the successful vineyards. It warns land values may rise as supply remains limited and encourages readers to consider the proposition before it’s gone. A reprinted Florida verse by Spirella reflects on pursuing ambitious goals despite hard times.

Montverde

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MR. Merriam Charles Heim Pleasant Lake A. C. Quixley Mt. Dora Real Estate Board P. O MT. Dora Bank & Trust CO P.S Spirella
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