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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1935
Page
1
Mount Dora presents a city of homes set among sub tropical flora. Homes range from simple bunga low to grand structures with lake views and hillside landscapes. Gardens feature hibiscus poinsettia magnolia roses jasmine flame vine honeysuckle and ivy.
Mount Dora’s deep well water is described as pure and safe, with a centrifugal pump delivering 750 gallons per minute to an aerator, gravity flow to storage, and minute chlorine treatment. Local physicians deem the water good for health and quarterly State Board of Health samples consistently return “good” or “excellent.”
L. J. Drawdy, attending Fort Screven C. M. T. Camp, was struck by a baseball last Monday and sustained a broken jaw. He will remain in the Marine Hospital in Savannah, Ga., for six to seven weeks, according to reports.
Mr. C. E. Perkins travels to Bridgeport Connecticut for a month long business trip. He will spend time with his eldest son and daughter while his son Raymond Perkins oversees the paint company in his absence.
Mount Dora features five active churches led by Rev A A Stanley at the Baptist tabernacle Rev A M Brodie D D heads the Community Congregational church Rev Perry B James leads the Methodist Episcopal church with a large Epworth League and extensive Sunday School The Christian Science group meets at the Library Building and Rev C E Godwin pastors the Church of God all inviting winter visitors to partake in year round services.
Miss Velma Nice and Mr. Harry Wise sponsor a community club program in Umatilla on Thursday night August 22 at 8 o clock. The program will feature accordion and violin pieces and a whistle solo.
Kiwanis members will hear Rev Garfield Evans from Tavares speak on Cuba travel impressions at today's luncheon. Charles Andrews Jr of Orlando praised Dr John Gorrie at last Thursday's Kiwanis gathering, noting Gorrie’s medical, chemical and refrigeration contributions.
Construction work has started on the American Amoco Filling Station at the corner of Fifth Ave and Alexander St. Harold Wilson and Clayton Tremain moved a fire hydrant, paving the way for cement work by Wm Swartz and readiness from contractor Jerne. E A Redditt will add the fixtures.
The pre school health clinic was held recently in the Community Building with local doctors Fenn Wood and Strickland assisting. Eye cases were attended by Dr Conklin. Under PTA supervision Mrs D McDonald chaired the health committee with help from Mrs Wood and Miss Betty West. Several tonsil concerns were found and a few children will have further examinations.
Apopka the league leaders host Mount Dora in a twin bill starting at 2 30. Jeff Brantley pitched six and one third innings for Uma tilla last Thursday before Adkins relieved him. Michael had a homer and a spectacular catch in the game.
Final examinations for 162 students mark Mount Dora’s first annual Kiwanis sponsored swimming program. Classes range from non-swimmers to senior life saving taught by Frank Gillispie with help from Dooley Pooser Weaver Kruse under Lake County Recreation.
More than a hundred members and visitors from Orlando and Eustis attended the Mount Dora Townsend Club at the Community Building. Dr Waters spoke with strong facts and conviction supporting the Townsend Plan, praised by local clubs, with a coming September 2 meeting expected to boost membership beyond 323.
Mount Dora youths from S.C. S19 Co 3414 report a good time at the North Carolina CCC Camp in Franklinton. Junior Wilson John Haddock George Haskins and Lester Hutcheson join from Mount Dora while Paul Ferris Worth Green and Lamar Conant come from Sorrento.
All women interested in home improvement are invited to a meeting at the Home Demonstration Club Kitchen in Tavares today at 10 30 a m. Bring a covered dish and enjoy an all day gathering with participants from across the county.
E M Wentworth returned Wednesday from an extended visit in the West New England and Washington D C Robert P Perkins and Berkley C Thompson have been given the rank of Sgt at Fort Screven.
Mount Dora's civic life centers on a robust Chamber of Commerce active in downtown promotion chaired by Geo J White with Alfred Rehbaum and Carl Graves as officers. The Kiwanis club oversees civic improvement, while the Woman's Club funds the Mount Dora Public Library. Yacht, Lawn Bowling, and Art League ensure year round social activity. Fraternal groups including Masons Knights of Pythias Eastern Star and Pythian Sisters plus American Legion posts and Roy Scouts sustain community events. The D A R Girl Scouts Glee Club and Parent Teachers Association contribute youth and cultural programs, with Home Demonstration and Needlework Guild sustaining service throughout the year.
The local Masons invite all Masons and families to Trimble Park today at four o clock for a picnic and fried fish. Bread coffee and cakes may be contributed by attendees. District Deputy Grand Master Wiley W. Gillispie will attend and speak briefly. L M Atkins and J E Mattocks sign as organizers.
J M McCown longtime cashier at First National Bank departs for a much needed break at his tropical Lake Dora home. The note says his absence may affect "Big Ben" as he is widely known for his territorial travels and routine duties.
Edith Edeburn Keller editor of the Topic slipped on a rock at Banner Elk North Carolina during her first vacation in four years and broke her ankle. She wired husband George C Keller business manager of the Topic to come at once and he did. She expects to return in about a week.
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