Civic leaders meet at Mount Dora to plan commerce roles
The Associated Chamber of Commerce secretaries gathered at Mount Dora to discuss civic leadership. E W Brown of Deland presided as mayor Waltz was absent. D C Sherman gave the welcoming address to attendees from Winter Garden to Ocala and St. Petersburg.
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Associated Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora
Villa Hotel
B. H. Roper
Winter Garden
Mary Lee Caskey
Chamber of Commerce of
Co. T. Bickford
Orange County Chamber of Commerce
Ralph Grassfield
J. T. Wheldon
Orlando
Orange County
Lessan-Carr Advertising Agency
St. Petersburg
E. W. Brown
Deland
Waltz
D. C. Sherman
More Houses To Rent In Mount Dora Says Real Estate Agent
Mount Dora real estate man L. A. Tremain asserts there are more houses to rent than ever, with many properties moving to tourist demand. Tremain notes a growing rental market and cites the impact on local housing for visitors and residents alike.
Social Tea At Jamesons Highlighted By Songs And Talk
On Monday a social tea was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. William Jameson of Tangerine. Old time songs framed the event and a nature talk by Mr. Jameson drew interest. A good time was had by all.
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William Jameson
Jameson
IB Leaving TQ for Vermont Visit
The note mentions IB leaving TQ and spending time in Vermont with an old home. a mention of Mrs. will be in the north for a period.
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Old Home
Vermont
Will Bes
North
Tavares Times To Make Bow Sunday
The Tavares Times, a new Lake County newspaper, will publish its official bow Sunday morning in Tavares. H. M. Tallmadge is the publisher. free copies will be distributed across Lake County.
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Tavares Times
Lake County
Times
Tavares
H. M. Tallmadge
Local men lease Hotel Mount Dora
The Hotel Mount Dora, a premier fireproof Florida hotel, has been leased by T. J. Potter from W. A. Thurston Associates. Potter has possession and will manage it, including opening the dining room around September 1st, promising high standards and a credit to the city.
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Mount Dora
Florida
T. J. Potter
W. A. Thurston Associates
Potter
Western Union Telegram Office Shows Mount Dora Growth
Telegraph receipts at the local Western Union office rise this year versus last, signaling increased business and evidence that Mount Dora is growing like the post office and railroad.
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Western Union
Mount Dora
Lake Gertrude Grove Improvements Now Completed
The Mount Dora Sales Company announces the complete development of Lake Gertrude Groves with finished streets and utilities. Electricity from an installed transformer and water from a pumping plant are available, water at 4.50 per quarter. Each lot offers views of Lake Gertrude and is midway between Mount Dora and Eustis, combining city life with rural benefits.
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Mount Dora Sales Company
Lake Gertrude Groves
Lake Gertrude
Mount Dora
Eustis
Notable Mount Dora Bank Official Returns Home
The text notes Mrs. McCown and Mr. McCown, familiar figures in Mount Dora, with Mr. McCown identified as the popular assistant cashier of the Mount Dora Bank and Trust Company before returning to Mount Dora.
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Saee Arid
M ‘McCown
Mount Dora
McCown
Mount Dora to Open Schools on September 20
Mount Dora announces that schools will open on Monday September 20 with new building units creating a spacious, well arranged campus. Superintendent Moore expects a full faculty comparable to any town in the state and predicts a highly attended term.
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Mount Dora
Moore
Mt. Dora School
Miss Rosalie Brantley Enjoys Time in Jacksonville
Miss Rosalie Brantley reports a fine time in Jacksonville after spending two weeks visiting her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs G M Edwards of the city.
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Rosalie Brantley
Jacksonville
G. ‘M. Edwards
City
Stovall Hasi FAS NG Shape Attracts City Homes
Fragmentary text describes Misty gski and ds ban mugh ad and notes completion of attractive homes in the city. Exact details and names are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Stovall Hasi
Misty Gski
Ds Ban Mugh
Telephones Linking Milton and Pensacola Planned
A proposal outlines a long distance telephone link between Milton and Pensacola. The plan includes a Mount Plymouth project valued at $25,000 and mentions community churches to be built.
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Bettweent
Milton
Pensacola
Mount Plymouth
Surveys Planned for Scenic Highway from Winter Garden to Davenport
Orange County commissioners have three survey teams on the proposed road running from Winter Garden south to Davenport. The Scenic Highway project will begin soon, making Mount Dora part of Florida’s most beautiful scenic route as the highway crosses lake and hill areas across Lake, Orange and Polk counties.
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Pine Crest
Florida
Lake Dora
Lake Gertrude
Lake Shore Drive
Eustis
Sylvan Shores
Orange County
Winter Garden
Davenport
Central Florida
Mount Dora
Lake
Orange
Polk
Ketcham Still a Mount Dora Enthusiast
A letter from F. Ketcham, longtime New York Democrat leader, expresses continued affection for Mount Dora, noting visits and a lasting interest in the town’s affairs. The message reflects his prominent political background and repeated ties to the area.
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Eres F. Ketcham
Etcham
Mount Dora
Ketcham
New York
Mount Dora Tourists Consider Residency Push
Tourists spending a residence sum at Mount Dora spark discussion on long term status as potential residents. Local officials note the constant flow of visitors seeking opportunities tied to local amenities and seasonal work.
Mount Dora Census Effort Nears Completion
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce has completed census taking and awaits a few numbers from a manufacturer to finalize house counts. The chamber has shouldered extra duties beyond its normal program to provide detailed civic data amid upcoming local issues.
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Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Central Florida Council Meeting Notes Growth and Training
The Central Florida Council of the Boy Scouts reports a 400 percent rise in scouts served since last year. Scoutmaster Savage is being prepared for a leadership role at training schools in Ironton Missouri and Hot Springs Arkansas. The district reports unit cohesion across six counties and a $10 000 annual budget. Mount Dora scouts will take examinations in Orlando at month end.
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Central Florida
Kiwanis
Ed Jaques
Mr. McGrath
Orlando
Don Chetey
Rotary Club of
John Gordon
Mount Dora
Carl Lehmann
E. H. Saulson
Karl Lehmann
Central Florida Council
Boy Scouts of America
Lehmann
Wakelin
Morris
Savage
Ironton
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Florida
Lakeside Inn Project Rapidly Advances In South
Construction at Lakeside Inn proceeds quickly and satisfactorily as the new structure takes shape. The upgraded unit shows it will be a highly attractive and convenient venue in the region. Repairs are ongoing on the existing building.
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Lakeside Inn
Mt. Dora
Orlando Fisched Frocks Company to Open Factory
In Orlando a noted clothing maker, Fisched Frocks Company, plans to open a new factory. The development signals expansion, creating local jobs and boosting regional manufacturing activity.
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Orlando
Fisched ‘Frocks Company
Mount Dora Citrus Crop Forecast and Packing Upgrades
Mt Dora and Lake County expect an 80 percent citrus crop this year with large fruit and normal prices. The Mt Dora Citrus Growers Association overhauls packing houses to ship nine cars daily. Major growers sign contracts with the local exchange as W L Story departs American Fruit Growers after three years as field rep.
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Mount Dora
Lake
Mt. Dora
W. L. Story
Local ball player stars in the north
Dutch Kline, former local nine backstop, heads north for a new chapter with Gabby Klein of the International and Florida leagues set to lead the line. Kliner declares he can trim any local team with proper support from Harold Seriano as Klein signals. Manager Leader notes Klein’s last appearance here before his departure south.
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Illion
N. Y
Kline
Gabby” Klein
Kliner
Harold Seriano
Seriano
Klein
New Cruiser From Wise Boat Works for Zellwood
Mr 8. 8S Sadler helps promote inland waterway use and joins James Laughlin Jr of Pittsburg and Zellwood Fla in awarding Wise Boat Works a contract for an 88 foot cabin cruiser to be delivered by December 15. Estimated cost is 11000. Laughlin plans a two story 40 by 50 foot boathouse on the east side of Lake Carlton.
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Sadler
Central Florida
Wise Boat
James Laughlin, Jr
Pittsburg
Zellwood
Fla
Laughlin
Lake Carlton
Temporary Bridge Planned Over Lake Ola Ditch
Orange County will erect a temporary bridge over the ditch between Lakes Ola and Carlton to support the later concrete culvert. Property owners around Lake Ola have widened the ditch to lower the water level, with the lakes separated by 1500 feet and a 12 foot elevation difference.
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Orange County
Lakes Ola
Carlton
Lake Ola
Notice to Advertisers in Tavares Times
Public notice to advertisers about placement deadlines for future inserts. Ads must be in the office by Tuesday of the publication week and no ads will be accepted after that time. The new Tavares Times issue reduces the need for this coordination.
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Tavares Times
Pastor Schedules Sunday Services and League Meeting
The pastor plans to preach next Sunday at 11 a.m. and again at 8 p.m. Epworth League will hold a meeting for young folks at 7:15 p.m. The public is cordially invited. James Hu Elder, pastor.
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Epworth League
James Hu Elder
Charter Amendment Moves to Voters in Mount Dora
The city council discussed amending the charter before a public question. A legal opinion was received at the last meeting. Attorney J W Hunter was involved as work on the legal matter continued.
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Mount Dora
J. W. Hunter
Lakes and Hills Realty reports rental and winter requests
Lakes and Hills Realty reports the rental of the J Donnelly property on Fifth Avenue to Tracey Kramer, Sewickley, and notes numerous rental requests for the coming winter.
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the Lakes and Hills Realty
J.” Donnelly
Tracey Kramer
Sewickley
Anonymous Communique Targets Bootleggers and Boot Gang
A suspicious communication condemns bootleggers and a boot gang with severe penalties. The writer signs the note under a nom de plume while the editor states they know the author.
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Divus
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