Contract Let For New Fire Station Roof
A contract was awarded for the new fire station roof work to the Builders’ Supply Company. The building will be on Fourth Avenue between Drugg’s Variety Store and the Golden Triangle Dry Goods establishment and includes an operator’s apartment with an estimated cost around 7000 dollars. Mount Dora Hardware Company secured the contract to re roof the Community Building at about 775 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atvaca Ee Iami
Drugg’s Variety Store
Golden Triangle Dry Cle
Fourth Avenue
Eee
Mount Dora Builds Spur Growth Amid Boom in Town
Mount Dora reports a building and improvement boom with homes and businesses under construction and plans progressing. City officials, contractors, realtors and residents engage in clean up and fix up efforts as a new fire station and a Community Building roof are outlined among improvements. Street crews maintain daily cleanup and a redeveloped area near the depot showcases civic effort led by S. M. Child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Fourth Avenue
S. M. Child
Child
Growers Institute Opens with Noted Citrus Leaders
The Seventh Annual Citrus Growers Institute opened at Camp McQuarrie on Monday August 26 with a program led by W. T. Nettles. The schedule featured citrus experts from the Florida Agricultural Extension Service and prominent economists and horticulturists. The event runs through Friday with public sessions open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citrus Growers Institute
Camp McQuarrie
W. T. Nettles
Roy Young
E. F. Deutsk
Florida Agricultural Extension Service
D. E. Timmons
M. C. Gay
Farm Credit Administration
Washington, D. C
L. G. Foster
Bank of the Columbia
S. C
H. Martin
Monrde Colege of Agriculture
A. F. Camp
Citrus Extension Experiment Station
Lake Alfred
C. £. Abbott
Florida College of Agriculture
B. J. Sullivan
AAA Soil Conservation Program
O. C. Bryan
George S. Fullerton
Florida Citrus Growers, Inc
W. L. Thompson
Michael Peech
B. R. Fudge
Citrus Experiment Station
Agricultural and National Defense
Florida Agriculture
National Defense
Wilmon Newell
University of Florida
R. Fence
Lake Sounty
Apiara En Re
Tissot
Mary Agnes Harding Accepts Home Economics Instructor Post
Miss Mary Agnes Harding formerly of Mount Dora and graduate of Florida State College for Women with a B S in Home Economics has been elected as a teacher at Yankeetown. She will depart soon to assume duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Agnes Rang
Catester
Edwarding
Mount Dora
Florida State College For Women
Yankeetown
Harding
Dr D T Johnson Conducts First Service
Dr D T Johnson will conduct his first service of the season at Saint Port Episcopal on the second Sunday in September instead of the first as formerly noted. The change redirects the opening service to a later date this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T. Johnson
Saint Ports 'S Episcopal A
Wae
Col Preston Ayers Paid Final Tribute
Col Preston Ayers longtime Florida National Guard officer dies after long illness in Atlanta hospital. He served in the American War and Mexican border action, led the 124th Infantry, and was a former Orlando city official. Funeral with full military honors held at Greenwood Cemetery. survivors include widow, daughter Edith Ayers, and half-brother Major George D. Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieve Aeutenants
Greenwood Cemetery
124Th Infantry
Florida National Guards
Atlanta
Agera
Florida National Guard
Orlando
Florida Insane
State Commtroller’s Office
George D. Hamilton
U. S. Marine Corps
Harry T. Fenn
Mount Dora
Sea Island Cotton Gin For Lake County Opens
R B Roberts of Worthington Springs leases the Dillaway gin east of Leesburg and moves in machinery within two weeks to run a Sea Island cotton gin. He will offer storage for early pickers, establish a permanent Lake County hub, and plans to erect a three story gin next season with large acreage and mill connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Island
Leesburg
R. B. Roberts
Worthington Springs
Dillaway
E. H. Wilkerson
Eustis
Lake County
First National Bank of
Justin Langille
Roberts
Florida
Anne
Master Grady Simpson Wins Recognition In Irish Hills Play
Master L Grady Simpson Jr a nine year old from Riley's Trailer Park was chosen for the cast of East Lynne or Life in England 1850 by the Irish Hills Players in Irish Hills Michigan Aug 14 to 17 He played Little Willie in the five act melodrama with a six man chorus and solo for Put My Little Shoes Away Critics praised his musical and dramatic talent as he continues his fourth grade year at Mount Dora Public Schools with hopes of a future in Holly wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Grady Simpson, Jr
England
Irish Hills
Michigan
Grady, Jr
L. G. Simpson
Riley
Grady
Ernest L. Riley
Mount Dora
Master Simpson
Willie
Eres
Hollywood
George Backus Honored in Senior Aquatic Meet
George Baker Backus of Mount Dora received a medal during Commencement week at Culver Military Academy for earning the highest points in Senior Aquatic meets during the mana session. He belonged to the Naval Battalion and held the rank of Petty Officer First.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Baker Backus
McDonald Street
Mount Dora
Culver Military Academy
Pe V
Naval Battalion
Lions Club Meeting Debates Clubhouse Fixtures Sale
The Lions Club discussed business and plans while the golf course committee reports part of the course fixtures sold leaving a clubhouse lumber and rocks available for sale. Paul Turrentine is handling inquiries. Next meeting led by R. V. Parker with promise of a stronger program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Turrentine
H. V. Roberts
R. V. Parker
Lion Parker
Zellwood Beats Clermont In 12-3 Finals Opener
Zellwood won 12 to 3 over Clermont in the first game of the three out of five Shaughnessy playoff final at Clermont. Anderson starred with two two RBI hits while Ellie Starbird and Anderson drove in two men aboard. The series continues today at Zellwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zellwood
Clermont
Shaughnessy
Anderson
Marine Forces
Ellie Starbird
Smithmen
Methodist Youth Elect Officers In Epworth Leagues
At 7:00 Sunday evening at the Methodist church the Senior and Intermediate Epworth League groups elected officers for the coming year. Names include Mary Elizabeth Simpson as President and Grace Lee as Intermediate League President, with several other officers appointed for worship evangelism missions and community service. The installation ceremony is planned for the Community Building next Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Mary Elizabeth Simpson
Richard van Voorhis
Mary Allen
John
Msor
Harriet Banks
Winifred Harding
Anne Groover
Vernell Shipley
Donald
Johnson on Vacation Plans North Trip and Cottage Stay
City Clerk Wm. J. Johnson and Mrs. Johnson departed early Wednesday for a tour through the north and middle west with a brief stay at a summer cottage near Plattsburg New York. They expect to visit friends and relatives in New England and return to Mount Dora around October first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Johnson
Florida Driver Permit Deadline and Eligibility Changes
Florida officials set October 1 as the deadline to obtain new driver permits and renewals. The Department of Public Safety will scrutinize applicants for physical or mental fitness, with court checks and other sources used to identify habitual drunkards. The Florida Highway Patrol will investigate doubtful cases and may deny licenses to the infirm or drunkards to ensure safer travel on public roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Reid
Department of Public Safety For
Florida
Florida Highway Patrol
Department of Public Safety
Reid
Notice of Tax Forgiveness for Past Due Taxes Mount Dora
Authorized tax collector announces reduction of penalties for pre 1939 taxes unpaid as of January 1 1941. Past due taxes accrue 8 percent per year until paid. Johnson, Tax Collector for the Town of Mount Dora Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Mount Dora
Fila
Kiwanis Guest Speaker Highlights Club Growth
Kiwanis welcomed Edward F. Lane of Sanford as guest speaker sharing Kiwanis history and future opportunities. S. J. Licks of Orlando and Tom Long attended. A. Lee French and G. B. Hurlburt announced a Gilbert Park Boy Scout picnic held last night. Warren Story read letters about Deer Lake Big Brother Camp. six girls and four boys from Mount Dora attended. Attendance prize went to W. J. Johnson, furnished by George J. White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Lane
Sanford
Kiwanis
S. J. Licks
Orlando
Tom Long
A. Lee French
G. B Hurlburt
Gilbert Park
Warren Story
Deer Lake
Mount Ra
W. J. Johnson
George J. White
Registration Books Open Here Sept 2 for Election
Registration books will open Monday September 2 and run through Saturday October 12 for those who wish to register for the November general election. Books are in the office of O. M. Simpson at Lakes and Hills Realty Co on Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
0. M. Simpson
the Lakes and Hills Realty Co
Fifth Avenue
Methodist Services Move to Community Building
Beginning Sunday September 1 all church services will be held in the Community Building until further notice. Sunday school starts at 10 am with adult and intermediate opening exercises in the main auditorium. Primary meets in the social room basement. Morning worship features a sermon on God's Revelation to Man. Evening Epworth Leagues meet in the main auditorium and social room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worshp
Epworth
Dr Conklin Returns From Vacation in New York
Dr Raymond C Conklin a physician and ear eye nose and throat specialist returns to active duties at his office 141 W Sixth avenue after a six week trip to New York state and other points north combining business and pleasure
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond C. Conklin
Sixth Avenue
New York State
Frank Hadlock’s chilly note from Three Lakes to Big Ben
Frank Hadlock of Three Lakes Michigan writes a playful notice to Big Ben. He comments on the chilly week and contemplates returning home while sending kind regards to the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Ben
Frank Hadlock
Three Lakes, Mich
Leesburg Doctor Leaves for Boston Postgraduates
Dr M G Hunter of Leesburg departs Sept 2 for Boston Mass to attend several weeks of post graduate work on rectal diseases at the Dover Street Clinic He plans to focus on fistula treatment Dr Friedman will assume full charge of his practice during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Hunter
Leesburg
Boston
Mass
Dover Street Clinic
Friedman
Hunter
Advertising Backlash: Williams Fatigued by Flyer Work
W C Williams says topic advertising produced results but he faced exhaustion from endless flyer dressing after placing an ad last week. He reports being worked hard and seeks relief from the workload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Williams
Postmaster Announces Alien Registration Begins Nationwide
Postmaster C C Dooley states that on August 27 aliens must register and be fingerprinted at all post offices nationwide. Final registration date is December 26 with penalties of up to 1000 dollars fine and six months imprisonment for noncompliance. Alien children under 14 register by guardians without fingerprinting. all records kept confidential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Dooley
Dooley
United States
Congress
Murphy Act Property Sales Restart in Florida Counties
Florida clerks report the Murphy Act reopens to accept applications for purchase of delinquent property from the Trustees of the Internal Improvement Fund. Interested buyers in this county may file at George J. Dykes in Tavares, paying advertising, clerk’s service, and a base bid equal to the 1939 taxes or 25 percent of 1932 valuation, whichever is smaller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Florida
Tallahassee
Internal Improvement Fund
George J. Dykes
Tavares
Morse Family Completes New York to Pacific Cruise
Mr and Mrs Roland J Morse and daughter Janet of Mount Dora and Brockton Mass have finished a cruise from New York to the Pacific Coast via the Panama Canal They flew from Los Angeles to New York in thirteen and a half hours Morse plans a Florida fishing trip while Janet stays in Brockton Mrs Morse expects to return to Mount Dora mid September and Janet will enter Forsythe Dental College in the fall Two other Mount Dora families plan to buy homes and winter in Sunny Florida this coming season
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland J. Morse
Janet
Mount Dora
Brockton
Mass
New York
Pacific Coast
Panama Canal
Los Angeles
Morse
Key West Territory
California
Florida
Fifth Avenue
Forsythe Dental College
Susanne Sawyer Graduates From Peabody College
Miss Susanne Sawyer of DeLand graduates from Peabody College for Teachers Nashville Tennessee at convocation August 20. She earned an AB from Stetson University in 1937 and has been a librarian at Mount Dora High School. She has completed graduate study at Peabody toward a BS in Library Science. She will return to Mount Dora after visiting New York and Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susanne Sawyer
Harriet Sawyer
DeLand
Peabody College For Teachers
Nashville
Tennessee
Miss Sawyer
Stetson University
Mount Dora High School
Peabody College
New York
Washington, D. C
Mount Dora
Dooley Family Relocates to Tavares High School Post
Mr and Mrs Jesse W Dooley and infant Rowena moved last week to Tavares where Mr Dooley will coach and teach at Tavares High School They previously spent the summer at Sylvan Shores with Mr and Mrs C C Dooley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Dooley
Tavares
Jesse W. Dooley
Rowena
Mr. Dooley
Tavares High School
Sylvan Shores
C. C. Dooley
Mount Dora Refunding Bonds Sale and Decree
Judge J C B Koonce validated 164000 in Mount Dora refunding bonds on August 22. The town sold 20000 of these bonds to pay bonds due July 1 and holds the rest until refunding bonds issued. The town plans using 114000 on hand only when needed. issuance aimed to avoid tax increases. New bonds carry 4 percent interest while old bonds are 6 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. B. Koonce
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Bowls Reunion Held at Cascade Lodge Saco
The Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club held its annual reunion on August 20 at Cascade Lodge in Saco Maine with forty two guests. Dr Bradley presented a wrist watch to club president Robert C Thomas. Mount Dora teams defeated Portland teams 57 to 30 in the day’s matches amid a buffet and social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount. Dora
Bradley
Mount Dora
Robert C. Thomas
Portland
Turner
Morse
Denbroeder
Green
McNair
Sanderson
Ferguson
Wilmot
Swift
Moran
Thomas
McCrum
Bridges
French
Moody
Poole
Parker
Carey
Bryant
Gardner
Maddox
Whaley
Taber
Furber
Harold Morse
A. J. Morse
W. A. Sheldon
Frank Parker
Dr Devorsak Attends Diabetes Course In Boston
Dr E C Devorsak and Dr Mildred Marsh completed a post graduate diabetes course for chiropodists at Deaconess Hospital Boston Massachusetts. Lectures included Dr E P Joshi a noted diabetes advocate. They attend the annual Chiropody Convention and plan a local visit before returning to Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Devorsak
Mildred Marsh
Deaconess Hospital
Boston
Mass
E.P. Joshi
United States
Devorsak
Mount Dora
Dr. Marsh
Dr. Devorsak
Keller couple to Kentucky after California trip
Mr and Mrs George C Keller returned Friday from California. They will leave tomorrow for a short trip to Kentucky to visit Mr Keller’s brother and sister at Harrodsburg, staying two or three weeks before returning to work at the Topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Keller
California
Kentucky
Mr. Keller
Harrodsburg
Stores to Close Next Monday for Labor Day
Labor Day closing announced for Mount Dora area as stores will close Monday. Shoppers urged to plan Saturday purchases accordingly.
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Growers Institute
Mary Agnes Harding
Col
Preston Ayers
Lake Co
L. Grady Simpson
George Backus
Lake Kore Yan
Leesburg High School
Department Public Safety
Lions News
Zellwood Wallops
Methodist
North
Kiwanis News
DR. Conklin
DR. Hunter
Morses
Peabody
Saco, Maine
Kellers
Labor
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