Merchants Support Pool Bond Issue In Mount Dora
Mount Dora merchants form Merchants Division and back a pool project funded by a bond issue. They plan a December referendum to place the pool on the ballot and launch a merchandising campaign to secure broad support. Construction could begin next year in Gilbert Park if the bond passes.
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Mount Dora
New Merchants Division
Otis Hale
Kendall Jones
Har
Gilbert Park
Ber of Commerce
Merchants’ Division
New Probation Officer Named to Tackle Juvenile Crime Wave
Fred Borg of Leesburg becomes county's first probation officer. Appointed by Gov Caldwell on recommendation of the American Legion and Board of County Commissioners, he will work with law enforcement and schools to curb petty crime and juvenile absenteeism. His first major task: a corn investigation into three Leesburg boys tied to church arson at St James Episcopal on Aug 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Borg
Leesburg
Millard Caldwell
American Legion and Board of County Commissioners
Borg
St. James Episcopal Church
James A. Glanton
Mount Dora
Sylvan Shores
Nelson’s
Drive-Inn
Route 441
Willis McCall
Sheriff McCall
A. S. Herlong, Jr
Stickler questions lake name mix up in Lake County notice
Mrs. Robert Wiedman of Coral Gables visited to dispute a lake name on her Lake County deed. She learned at Tavares courthouse that her lot lies near Eustis and Ta, and that Lake Juanita was misidentified as Lake Julietta in the July 24 Topic issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wiedman
Coral Gables
Tavares
Wiedman
Lake Ta
Lake County
Wiedmans
Eustis
Tashe
Black bass bite in Florida lake country draws visitors
New York Herald Tribune reports Lake County Florida as a summer hub with 1400 lakes. Mount Dora noted for scenery and citrus farms while the area offers extensive accommodations for travelers. The piece cites lakes Griffin Eustis Yale Harris Dora and Apopka and credits Mary White for finding the article.
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Lake County
New York Herald Tribune
Florida
Mount Dora
Ferndale
Lake Country
East Town
Clayton
Lincoln
Griffin
Eustis
Yale
Harris
Dora
Apopka
Mary White
Topic
School Days Begin Wednesday At Registration
Mount Dora announces first day of registration for all grades for the new term. High school seniors to juniors register Wednesday morning and sophomores to freshmen in the afternoon. Seventh and eighth grades register Thursday afternoon. elementary registration for first graders and younger on Wednesday. Regular classes start September 8.
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Mount Dora
W. A. Vincent
Oeceai
Dora’s
Aew
Strans
Vincent
Alice Strite
Jupile
Siu
Beauty Contest Highlights Labor Day Meet in Clermont
Mount Dora provides two entrants for Lake County Beauty Queen contest as Clermont hosts the Labor Day program at 9 30 a m with events including boat races, a speech by gubernatorial candidate Fuller Warren at 10 30, a 2 00 beauty contest, 3 00 boat races and a 4 00 swimming contest. Contestants include Miss Juanita Morris and Mrs Margie Scott, sponsored by local Legion posts and Mount Dora Hotel. others are Joanne House Shirley Christensen Dorothy Frisz Ann Millicam Lois Sheely Joyce Skidmore Jimmie Pennington Catherine Breedlove June Sellers. The Clermont Chamber of Commerce and Jaycees sponsor the pageant with buffet supper at 7 00. Boat rides on Lakes Minnehaha and Louise plus carnival entertainment round out the day at the American Legion grounds.
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Mount Dora
Lake County
Clermont
Clermont American Legion Post
Fuller Warren
Juanita Morris
Dora American Legion Post
Margie Scott
Joanne House
Shirley Christensen
Dorothy Frisz
Ann Millicam
Lois Sheely
Joyce Skidmore
Jimmie Pennington
Catherine Breedlove
June Sellers
Clermont Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Minnehaha
Louise
American Legion Center
Meanest Man Stole Mount Dora Couple’s Car in North Carolina
Dr and Mrs R E Lee of Mount Dora had their car stolen in Asheville on August 20 during a North Carolina trip. The thief also took clothing and personal effects, ruining the Lees vacation as state police investigate the theft from a car left at an all night garage with assurances of safety.
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United States
Mount Dora
R. E. Lee
Doc
Lees
Asheville
North Carolina
Most Unusual Seek Child Miss Florida
Parents in Mount Dora are invited to enter their child aged three to twelve in a statewide contest to crown Little Miss Florida. The winner will appear on a national cover and attend the Florida Citrus Exposition in Winter Haven February 16 to 21, with judging by model expert Harry Conover. Entries due September 15, entry blanks at the Chamber of Commerce.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Winter Haven
Southwest
Southland
Harry Conover
Famous Model Authority
Chamber of Commerce
Army Seeks Retired Officers in Florida District
The Florida military district in Jacksonville is asking for names and addresses of retired army officers residing permanently in the area. Harold Goforth, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, asks those eligible to contact him to help complete the list.
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Army
Florida
Jacksonville
Harold Goforth
Chamber of Commerce
Goforth
Personalities Around Mount Dora William E Breckenridge
Mount Dora author William E Breckenridge, renowned for Plane Geometry and Elementary Algebra, among others, still writes and promotes lawn bowling as a healthful pastime. His new book, already in press at Mount Dora Publishing Co., reflects Mount Dora as a retirement haven and highlights his continent crossing trips.
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Mount Dora
William E. Breckenridge
Sosaelle
New York State
Florida
Breckenridge
Sande
Inkind Deneence
Oni
Yale
Stuyvesant High School
New York City
Columbia University
Houghton Mifflin Co
Macmillan Co
Mark Twain Society
Dorans Begin Hyacinth Eradication With Simple Rake-Tractor Plan
Mount Dora launches an experimental hyacinth removal on Lake Dora using a rake extended from a caterpillar tractor to pull beds onto the shore where they dry. Capt. Harry Wise and Paul Milner lead the effort, aiming to start Saturday, with local residents aiding.
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Charles Williams
Wise
Milner
Orange County
Florida Anglers’ Association
Lake Apopka
Florida
S. L. Cheek
Birmingham
Ala
Lake
Police Officer Orr Returns From Greenville Vacation
Police officer James C. Orr and his wife and daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Sam Bagwell return from a vacation in Greenville South Carolina. They visited Orrs brother Henry Orr and sister Mrs F P Wunder and family. Orr returns to duty this week.
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James C. Orr
Sam _ Bagwell
Greenville
S. C
Orr
Henry Orr
F.P. Wunder
City Deluges Council Editor On Pool Vote
Voters favor Gilbert Park for a new municipal pool by seven to one over Elizabeth Evans Park. City hall and Topic office collected ballots from families including Teasley members and local youths cheering the plan as a needed recreation facility.
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Gilbert Park
City Hall
Elizabeth Evans Park
Teasley
M. E
W. L. Teasley
Bobbie Sue
Jerry
Neces
Topic
Jackie Hutchinson
Boyd Atkins
Frank Hall
Robert Campbell
Keep Leave Bonds Dora Veterans Urged
The First National Bank of Mount Dora says it can cash Armed Service Leave Bonds for local veterans. President George White urges service men to keep the bonds as security. Bonds mature at par with two and a half percent interest for five years, offering a safe future investment.
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First National Bank of
Mount Dora
George White
White
Cypress Water Good For Hair and Boats at Clermont Voyage
A Clermont boat trip with Fred Wolfe and local residents explores Lakes Minnehaha Minneola and Louise in southwest Lake County. The group notes Cypress water reflects the western sunset and is famed for hair curling while detailing cypress-lined shores and river views along the Palatlakaha.
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Minnehaha
Minneola
Louise
South Lake County
Clermont
Palatlakaha
Winter Visitor Miss Stella Lewis Dies in Watertown
Miss Stella M. Lewis aged 85 longtime Watertown High School faculty member until 1915 died after a long illness in Watertown New York She spent 17 winters in Mount Dora Florida at Eighth Ave and Donnelly St with her sister Miss May Lewis and cousin Miss Kate Warren burial was in Adams New York funeral conducted there
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Lewis
Watertown High School
Mount Dora
May Lewis
Kate Warren
Adams, N. Y
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New York
Paper Plugs
Miss Morris
Say Dorans
Lee Auto
Mrs. Scott
Mabel Norris Reese
Dorans
Mount
City Deluges Council
Fred Wolfe
Kay Millican
Wolfe
Emory
Lormont
Ann
Buster Davidson
Harold Bloomenberg
Stella Lewis
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