Two Mount Dora ex Mayors Still Living, In City Roles
The Mount Dora article notes A. J. Waltz who served 1925–27 and is now the building inspector and tax assessor, and W. E. Lackey mayor in 1930–31 is alive. The piece defends a large 1948 air view photo, praising the city’s front-page relevance amid national unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. V. Simpson
Mount Dora
A. J. Waltz
W. E. Lackey
Waltz
Lackey
Pearl Down
Atlantic Ocean
A Lad and The Bishop in Central Florida Tale
A Florida feature recounts Orin Winslow Sadler Jr. cycling from Mount Dora toward Winter Park when a broken pedal forces a long trek. He reaches Maitland exhausted, seeks water, and meets a kindly man who feeds him and learns his full name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Simpson
Florida
Orin Sadler, Jr
Rollin’s College
Winter Park
Mount Dora
Orin
Pine
Maitland
Darky
Orin Winslow Sadler, Jr
Bishop Whipple Meets Orin Sadler In Mount Dora
Orin Sadler meets Bishop Whipple who confirms his mother Josephine Mantor Slocum Sadler in Minnesota’s Episcopal church. The pair discuss Chautauqua efforts, Sandford and Lake Eustis Rail Road history, and local life notes from Mount Dora Florida in 1885 1887 era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Mantor Slocum Sadler
Orin
Episcopal Church
Minnesota
Bishop Whipple
Sadlers
Pittsburgh
England
Mount Dora
Josephine Sadler
J.N. Bishop
Prop. S
Sanford, Fla
Sanford and Lake Eustis
Tampa
Jacksonville
Key West
East Town Revival Reports Frequent Services and New Members
In East Town churches including Mt Olive A M E Bethel F M and St John R N Bap Rev J A Williams of Sekar led St John service while Rev Foster began his tenure at Bethel. St Marys revival closed last Friday with nine new joiners and Mt Olive began Monday night under Rev W R Singleton. Rev Andrews of Mount Dora held a spiritual service at Cedar Hammock with several ministers and a dinner at Mrs Dela Hall's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Town
Mt. Olive A.M.E
Bethel F.M
St. John Rn
Bapchurches
J. A. Williams
Sekar
St. John's
Foster
Ance iv
Mt. Olive
W. R. Singleton
Modera
Caring for the Eagle’s Nest Brand This Winter
A brief note expresses concern that the Eagle’s Nest brand remains in use and asks to protect it as if it were their children during the coming winter season. It underscores guardianship and ongoing stewardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie
Eagle’s Nest
E. Robespierre Waite
North Carolina
Eddie Waite
Rollins College
Alex Waite
Mount Dora Issuing Extra Taxpayer Reports at Chamber
Secretary Bill Wells announces extra copies of the printed Report to Taxpayers are available at the Chamber of Commerce for residents who wish to share the boastful summary with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Bill Wells
In giving, a man receives more than he gives
A saying attributed to George MacDonald notes that generosity returns more in value than what is given, emphasizing the abundance of virtue and reciprocity in selfless acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George MacDonald
Beaconsfield Quote Framed as Witty Reflection
A Beaconsfield era remark notes that a man who fears pride will stay humble and avoid grand flights while the itch to soar is kept in check, leaving him to grovel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Beaconsfield
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Burton’s Garage
Highland Phone
Housewives
Sueck
United
Bargain Corner
South Bay ST
Eustis
O. W. Sadler
R. E. Lee
Oscar
Mildred Schubert
Sylvan Shores
Mrs. Lee
Mildred
Margo Hosford
Donnelly
Margo
Lake Gertrude
Caster’s Club
Donnelly St
Donnelly ‘St
Leonard Barker
S. Orange Ave
Orlaride
Green & Dean Paint & Body Shop
Brown Builders Supply CO
Third Avenue
K. A. Depew
Materials
Tavares
Ernie and
Charlie
Paint and Body Shop
Highland
Lake County
Paint & Body Shop
Third & Highland
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