W. F. Moon Dies After Long Illness in Lake County
W F Moon died after months of ill health at age forty eight in Lake County. Born in Shelby County Alabama in 1878 he moved to Florida as a youth settling in Tampa where he learned carpentry and married. He later worked as a contractor around Mount Dora and was active in the Knights of Pythias and Woodmen Lodge. Funeral services will be at the Methodist Church Friday at eleven with Knights of Pythias at the grave. interment Forest Cemetery.
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W. F. Moon
Mr. Moon
Shelby County
Ala
Florida
Tampa
Woodman Lodge
Moon
Clarice
Norma
Wayne
Iris
Aileen
Methodist Church
Rehbaum
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Frank Harding
Carl Higginbotham
M. T. Higginbotham
D. D. Chandler
Amos Adams
R. E. Daniels
Forest Cemetery
Mount Dora Defeats St. Pete All Stars 6-5
In Mount Dora, the W. McKee Kelly Realty Company All Stars from St. Petersburg lost 6 to 5 to Mount Dora in Helm Field in a well played Lake Orange League contest. Murphy hit the longest ball, a three-bagger to the flagpole, as Mount Dora edged the visitors.
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W. McKee Kelly Realty Company
St. Petersburg
Mount Dora
Lake Orange
Helm Field
Lake County Boys
All Stars
Georgia
Murphy
Steve
Henegar
Bristol
Turner
Adkins
Ludwick
Newt Cooley
Robert Morris Day Observed Nationwide
August 1 designated to honor the founder of the order with tributes across the country. Easterners from all regions will gather to show respect and appreciation for his leadership and contributions. Local chapter plans were not yet announced.
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Robert Morris
Mount Dora Welcomes Cincinnati Couple as Home
Mr. and Mrs. A L Ehler of Cincinnati Ohio touring in Mount Dora encountered car trouble and stayed several days. Enchanted by the city they decided to make Mount Dora their Florida home and plan to return after visiting Mrs Ehlers brother in West Palm Beach. Mr Ehler works for General Electric in Cincinnati.
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A. L. Ehler
Cincinnati
Ohio
West Palm Beach
Mount Dora
Lake Dora
Florida
Mrs. Ehler
Mr. Ehler
General Electric Company
Mt Dora Public Schools reopen for 9th to 12th grade registration
Mt Dora Public Schools reopen Monday September 13 at 9 00 A M. Seniors and juniors report for registration Saturday 11th at 9 A M. Parents may consult with the principal that day. Grades 1 to 6 will be told Monday the 13th which texts are free this year. Opening exercises 9 15 A M. in the auditorium. Principal D D Roseborough invites attendance.
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Mt. Dora
D. D. Roseborough
Prin
Local Team Wins Thrilling Battle at Apopka
The Dora team defeated Apopka 6 to 5 after a fast start with five runs in the opening frame. A crucial shoelace catch by Saulson preserved the win as Mount Dora would stay atop the Lake Orange League if the local side wins again.
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Apopka
Dora
Saulson
Mount Dora
Lake Orange
Fern City
Winter Garden
Professor Roseborough Enjoys Delights of Summer Opening
Mount Dora principal Professor Roseborough, who spent summer at Jonesboro Tennessee, reports a delightful break after attending the National Educational Association meeting and the Sesqui celebration in Philadelphia. He looks forward to returning to Mount Dora and Florida soon.
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Roseborough
Mount Dora
Jonesboro
Tenn
National Educational Association
Philadelphia
Florida
Sylvan Shores Building Progressing Rapidly
Building at Sylvan Shores continues to progress rapidly as many new homes take shape. Among the new purchasers is Dr. Callahan of this city moving to construct a residence there.
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Sylvan Shores
Dr. Callahan
Pine Crest sale boosts Mount Dora development hopes
Mount Dora eyes Pine Crest sale as a potential catalyst for growth in the Golden Triangle. Rumors link buyer Mr. Heim to the 125 acre stretch between Lake Dora and Lake Gertrude, with Sylvan Shores cited as a model of his development.
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Golden Triangle
Pine Crest
Mount Dora
Lake Dora
Lake Gertrude
Sylvan Shores
Heim
Sylvan. Shores
Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday Services Aug 29
Methodist Episcopal Church schedules include Sunday School at 10:00 A M led by Mrs Nimnicht Superintendent sermon at 11:00 by Rev M D Fuller of Orlando Epworth League at 7 15 Mi con President service at 8 00 P M with a long address by Mr Cooley Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 led by Mr Dan Bishop Pastor away in Daytona Beach but will return if needed Mr Waltz or Mr Loveless will notify
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Nimnicht
M. D. Fuller
Orlando
Epworth League
Micon
Cooley
Dan Bishop
Daytona Beach
Mr. Waltz
Mr. Loveless
Men’s Bible Class Debates Righteousness by Law
The Men’s Bible Class will discuss the question Are men made righteous by law next Sunday morning. The session prompts a thoughtful look at religious standards and grace.
Surely Busy Place The Mount Dora Bank & Trust Co
The Mount Dora Bank & Trust Company operates with quick pace as clerks and cashier John Noung handle steady customer flow from morning to night.
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Mount Dora Bank & Trust Company
Raoms
Cor F
John Noung
Mann Says He Is Coming Clean On Wesco Payroll Robbery
Arthur Mann the suspected teen bandit in the Wesco payroll heist last spring says he will tell all in October trial. He spoke from jail in Tavares claiming he is coming clean and that the plan was conceived by others, not him, and he saved $50 before joining the scheme.
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Tavares
Arthur Mann
Wesco
Mann
Mexico
Turner
Wesco Company Sets Record With 454 Tons In One Day
The Wesco Company, contractor for Mt. Dora street asphalt, laid 454 tons in a 10.5 hour shift, surpassing typical daily output of 375 tons. The feat covered seven city blocks and is described as a record for other towns and contractors.
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Wesco Company
Mt. Dora
Wesco
Congregational Church Plans Next Sunday Services
The Congregational Church announces regular services for next Sunday with Sunday School at 10 AM and junior and senior Christian Endeavor meetings at 11 AM and 6 30 PM. All invited to attend. The Ladies Aid Society meets Friday at 8 PM and plans December sale. Mr and Mrs Frank Cornish arrive from Friesland Ind to reside on Clayton Street in Mt. Dora. A factory to be erected for packing honey locally is planned.
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Christian Endeavor
Ies Aid Society
Frank Cornish
Fr,e, Ind
Mt. Dora
Clayton Street
Bank Reopening Hangs on Signatures at Mt. Dora
Bank of Mt. Dora requires more signatures to its contract before Comptroller Amos will authorize reopening. President E V Cartledge shows a telegram confirming this need and reports ongoing day and night work collecting reports and certificates of deposits. Meanwhile Bank of Tavares reopened with 150000 in new deposits and an auto parade by local business leaders. Committees say they have secured several signatures and continue aiding depositors.
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Bank of Mt. Dora
E. V. Cartledge
Ernest Amos
Cartledge
Comptroller
Ames
Bank of Tavares
Tavares
Sadlers Leave for North to Promote County Exhibit
County Commissioner and Mrs. S. S. Sadler departed last Friday for Toronto. Mr. Sadler travels to advance the Orange County exhibit being shown there.
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S. S. Sadler
Toronto
Sadler
Orange County
Lakeside Hotel unit adds grand new wing at Mount Dora
Over 90,000 feet of lumber are used in the Lakeside Hotel addition at Mount Dora. Bert Strider of Mount Dora travels to Syracuse for the Hamiltonian Stake at the New York State Fair. The project features a handsome interior, sunshine parlor with lake views, and updated systems including Grinnell fire protection.
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Lakeside
Syracuse
New York
Mount Dora
Bert Strider
Strider
Detroit
Bride Inn
Dora
Grinnell
Grine
Builders organization not yet perfected in Mount Dora
A meeting of Mount Dora builders discussed forming an organization. They will obtain building codes from other towns and submit them once the group is perfected and by laws adopted.
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Mount Dorao
Mount Dora Becomes Home for State Agent Wassman
W K Wassman, state agent of the Producers Distributing Corporation, has made Mount Dora his headquarters. Gorman of the Mount Dora Theatre urged the move, highlighting the town’s desirability. Wassman now resides at Donnelly College on Sixth Avenue.
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Gorman
Mount Dora Theatre
Boosters Invite Tri-County Citizens To Next Meeting
The Booster's Club invited residents of Tavares Eustis and Mount Dora to attend a meeting at the Grandview Club Mount Dora on Friday September 3 to discuss community interests and plan future projects. Members reviewed accomplishments and criticized road conditions affecting the triangle urging action.
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Booster’s Club
Tavares, Eustis
Mount Dora
Grandview Club
Golden Triangle
Eustis
Booster Club
Claude Cooper
Dr. Johnson
Eustish Lake
Triangle
Burt Strider
Judge Millard
D. C. Sherman
H. M. Tallmadge
Boosters
Boosters Club
Work Starts on Manatee River Bridge Construction
Bradenton announces that construction work will begin soon on a bridge spanning the Manatee River. The project involves city officials and engineering teams planning the new crossing to improve river traffic and regional connectivity.
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Bradenton
Manatee River
Mount Dora Children to Be Audited Before School Opens
The Mount Dora child welfare committee plans an inspection of children entering school this fall. The program will take place in the school auditorium around September 7, with mothers asked to bring their youngsters. Local physicians will assist as arrangements near completion.
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Mount Dora
Recent car sales by C. C. Dooley list Hudson and Essex models
The agency of C. C. Dooley reports several recent sales including Hudson Coach to M. M. Leventh al, Hudson Coach to E. E. Trusket t, Essex Coach to F. G. Cline, Hudson Sedan to J. F. Rutherfordy, all in Hudson and Essex line vehicles.
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C. C. Dooley
Hudson
Essex
C. Dooley
J. F. Rutherfordy
Mount Dora Visitor Clarence E Woods Calls on Local Friends
Clarence E Woods former editor of the Eustis Lake Region and Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce secretary visited Mount Dora yesterday. He greeted many old acquaintances and spoke for about an hour with a close friend, M. V.
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Clarence E. Woods
Eustis Lake
Chamber of Commerce
Tarpon Springs
Mount Dora
Clarence
M. V
Fort Lauderdale Work Advances On New FPL Superpower Plant
Progress continues on Florida Power and Light Company’s planned seven million five hundred thousand dollar superpower plant in Fort Lauderdale. The project advances with construction and site development activities, signaling a major energy facility addition for the region.
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Fort Lauderdale
Floridate Power & Light Company
Wife says Manley has been abnormal since 1914
Mrs. W. D. Manley testified at a guardianship hearing that her husband, a banker tied to Bankers Trust and faced with a felony incitement case, has not been rational since 1914. She described spells, bouts of silence, and erratic behavior, noting threats to kill and his withdrawal from family life.
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W. D. Manley
Fa and Traders Bank
Ers Trust Company
Manley
Bankers Trust
Atlanta
Thomas H. Jeffries
Ing
Torneys
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