Thieves Steal Automobile From Mount Dora Home
A Ford Touring owned by Edgar E. Stokes on Woodland Avenue was stolen early Monday. The car was found two blocks away near Tremain Street stripped of tires tubes and tools. Insurance will replace rims and tires. Police continue the investigation as local effort pushes better Homes program in Mount Dora. The incident followed by talks on domestic science funding in schools.
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Mount Dora
Edgar E. Stokes
Woodland Avenue
Standard Oil Co
Tremain Street
Stokes
Better Homes Committee
Florida
Mount Dora Community Forum to Open December 27
The Mount Dora Community Forum launches its first lecture on Monday evening December 27. Affiliated with the Florida Forum led by Dr. Robert S. Holmes of Daytona Beach, it claims to be the pioneer and largest forum in America. The program features representatives from India, Mexico, the Philippines and Russia with lectures on social questions and public affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
India
Mexico
Russia
Iin
Phari
Ean. Milner
Thanksgiving Wedding Unites Delila Novellia White and Paul Pate
Delila Novellia White and Paul Eugenie Pate were united in marriage at the Methodist Parsonage on Fifth Ave East. Rev J H Elder officiated in the afternoon ceremony. The bridal party included the couple and the groom’s brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delila Novellia ‘White
Paul Eugenie Pate
Methodist
Fifth Ave
J. H. Elder
Edwards welcome baby girl this Monday morning
Mr and Mrs J R Edwards are the proud parents of a baby girl born Monday morning. Mother and daughter are doing nicely.
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J. R. Edwards
Howey Dances Return With Special Cleveland Orchestra
The Wednesday night dances at the Hotel Floridan Howey-in-the-Hills resume this season on a larger scale. A Cleveland orchestra will provide music each Wednesday beginning December 1 with Mrs. W. J. Howey sponsoring. An added feature includes humorous talks to youth by Opie Read.
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Floridan
Howey-in-the-Hills
Cleveland
Ohio
W. J. Howey
Howey
Howey Company
Opie Read
Mount Dora School Receives Thanksgiving Gift
A letter from Marcus Fagg, State Superintendent of the Children's Home Society, thanks Mount Dora High School Principal D. D. Roseborough for a generous gift of 102.41 dollars. The Society notes the timing and need for funds as the school’s support is acknowledged.
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Mount Dora School
D. D. Roseborough
Mount Dora High School
Marcus Fagg
Children’s Home Society
Mount Dora
Fla
Roseborough
Mount Dora to Test Children for Diphtheria Immunity
Mount Dora parents urged to have all children from preschool through seventh grade take the Schick test at school to assess diphtheria immunity. The test is simple and free, with State Board of Health physicians arriving to conduct it and advise on possible anti toxin if needed.
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Mount Dora
Schick
Tuttle
Mt. Dora
Parent-Teachers Association
Fullen
State Board of Health
Leesburg
Mount Doraren
Yacht Club Teas Open House Held December 4
The Yacht Club announces the first of its popular weekly Saturday afternoon teas on December 4. Wives of club officers will run the event as hostesses with music expected to be part of the afternoon. Members may bring guests during the open house.
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Yacht Club
Mount Dora Sets Voter Qualifications for City Election
Mount Dora issues voter eligibility rules under the new city charter. To vote, residents must meet general state elector qualifications, six months residency in the town, be registered, and have paid poll taxes for 1924 and 1925 by November 20 1926 except those exempt by age service. A poll tax certificate may be needed for entrants from other states.
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Mount Dora
Crane
J. W. Hunter
J. H. Crane
Florida
Mt. Dora
United States Army
Navy
State of
Lake
Mount Dora Election Outlook Underscores Incumbent Prospects
The Town Council race centers on Mayor Waltz as a likely returnee and J. H. Crane for clerk praised for economy. Mrs. Elizabeth L Evans Moufit Dora is backed as a strong council candidate, with Lackey and Weidman seen as trusted contenders. Election day December 14 nears and incumbents appear favored.
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Waltz
J. H. Crane
Elizabeth L. Evans
Moufit Dora
Mount Dora
Messrs
Lackey
Weidman
Seven Indictments Filed Against Bank Officials
Fulton county grand jury indicted W. D. Manley president of Bankers' Trust Company and Paul J. Baker and John D. Russell directors of Farmers and Traders bank. They allegedly received deposits from Farmers and Traders patrons prior to its insolvency. Five more indictments were prepared but not presented.
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Atlanta
Fulton County Grand Jury
W. D. Manley
Bankers’ Trust Company
Paul J. Baker
John D. Russell
Farmers and Traders Bank
Manley
Baker
Russell
Farmers and Traders’ Bank
John A. Boykin
Grand Jury
Bootlegger Targeted as Police Chief Sought Twenty-Three Gallons
The report notes a bootlegger victimized by authorities as officials of Mount Dora Yacht Club outline committees for December through February events. It lists the appointed hostesses and dates, detailing community activities and social duties.
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Mount Dora Yacht Club
Hunters Open Season Near Junction Highways
Local sportsmen began the hunting season with a morning rush and reported plenty of quail. Doc Fenn and George Malone returned with thirty seven birds, Harry Backus and Tom Willett took the limit, and hotel guests joined in the hunt. Cooks at managements reports kept busy serving quail in many styles. The Florida game abundance remains an asset drawing visitors to the area.
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Doc” Fenn
George Malone
Harry Backus
Tom Willett
Florida
Three-vehicle collision in Mount Dora injures instructor
Theodore Johnson of Cincinnati suffered a broken shoulder blade and minor injuries after a Tuesday noon crash at Donnelly Street and Tavares Road. A Ford, a Hudson, and a hearse driven by James Spooner were involved, blocking traffic for an hour. Drivers blamed wet pavement for the skid. Witnesses say the Ford appeared to speed and force the Hudson off the road.
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Theodore Johnson
Cincinnati
Ohio
Donnelly Street
Tavares Road
Ford
Hudson
James Spooner
Eustis
Joseph Kennedy
Sorrento
Truman Royal
Mount Dora
James
Spooner
Reene
Busford
Ca Sant
Orphanage Shower By Baptist Women Planned
The Woman's Missionary Society and Children Sunbeam Band of the Baptist church unite for an annual shower for Florida Baptist Orphanage in Arcadia. Friday at 3 p.m. in Educational Hall. Sunbeams provide toys. ladies donate clothing, linens, and cash. Music readings and social follow. All invited.
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Woman’s Missionary Society
Children Sunbeam Band
The
Baptist Church
Florida Baptist Orphanage
Arcadia
Mount Dora Man Fined For Drunken Driving In Seventeen Gallon Haul
Mount Dora police arrest C. R. Henson after spotting a roadster on Highland Avenue. Seventeen gallons of liquor were found in five and two gallon containers. Henson pleads not guilty to drunkenness and reckless driving but is judged guilty by Mayor Waltz and fined the maximum. He pays none and is jailed then handed to county authorities for trial.
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Ford
George Dahlin
Highland Avenue
C. R. Henson
Ch Dahlin
Mount
Tavares
Mount Dora
S. Main Street
Henson
Wenesday
Dahlin
Waltz
Mount TD
American Legion Meeting in Mount Dora
The Mount Dora Post of the American Legion held its weekly meeting at the Monk Co Building near Donnelly and Fifth. Commander Thomas Gooley presided as ex service men attended and a lively session followed. The post approved a resolution thanking Mora Bank & Trust Co and J Seinenn for support and temporary quarters were furnished. Tables and chairs were provided and more donations welcomed from interested veterans.
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Mount. Dora
Monk Co
Oie Ptah
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Edgar Stokes
Standard Oil
Community Forum
Dickson
Mallory
S. Sadler
Heim
Millard
Alvord
Frank Fowler
E. Stokes
T. M. Kramer
A. C. Quixley
Mac Mahon
Parfitt
Zell
Maud Abbott
Wells
Krigbaum
Rodenberry
Fenn
Wardell
Wilkinson
Florence Heim
Frances Simpson
Margaret Fowler
Lavonne la Due
Mary Lindeman
Marguerite Lindeman
Katherine Smith
Jeannette Dickson
Frances Mallory
Margaret White
Dorothy Connor
Ruth Cox
Mary Morley
Esther Cadman
Margaret Gordon
Harry Fish
Coffin
M. D. Fish
Kirby
Ray H. Einsel
W. M. Norris
Gledhill
Tremaine
la ‘Breck
Jaf En
Miss Thorne
Mary
Carrie True
Backus
Jaques
Hockemeyer
Willett
Wadsworth
Edwards
Shannon
Williamson
Co. R. Henson
Winter
Rush
Doc Fenn
Malone
Miami
American Legion Mee
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