Christmas Seals Help Florida Tuberculosis Fight
The Florida Christmas Seal sale supports TB control with funds used locally and nationally. The 1928 Florida effort funded school health education, consulting clinics, and health campaigns, with emphasis on reducing deaths among ages 15 to 40. Seals sold at Rest-a-While Gift Shop and by Mrs. Altizer.
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Coffin
Woman's Club
Florida
National Association
State Board of Health
Florida Health
The
Tuberculosis Association
Florida Heart Association
Florida Social Hygiene Council
Tourist Club Opens Week With Welcome Entertainment
The Tourist Club holds its organizational meeting Friday in the Community Hall inviting visitors and citizens to join. A welcome program is planned for December 12 in Mount Dora to entertain arriving guests and boost local social and intellectual life.
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Mount Dora
Forum Season Will Open December Twenty Ninth
Forum season opens on December twenty ninth with updates from headquarters and a publication slated for next week.
Two Fires Alarm Eustis Weekends and Town
The Fire Department answered two calls Tuesday, one near Lakeshore drive where a grass fire approached homes but was put out quickly. A midnight blaze destroyed an unoccupied wooden building owned by Arthur Boles in East Town, with no saving possible. Authorities fear arson due to recent fires in unoccupied shacks.
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Eustis
Grand View Hotel
Lakeshore
East Town
Arthur Boles
W B Roberts to Manage Lake View Pharmacy
W B Roberts, a Ta VaRes pharmacist formerly of Mount Dora, will run Lake View Pharmacy after its sale by Owens and Givens to G C Newberry. Roberts is well known in Mount Dora and plans changes and improvements with Newberry, offering a fine line of drugs and sundries.
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Lake View
Messrs. Owens and Givens
G. C. Newberry
W. B. Roberts
Tavares
Mount Dora
Mr. Roberts
Mr. Newberry
Kings Daughters Will Pack Christmas Barrel For Children
In December the Kings Daughters assemble a Christmas barrel for the Children's Home and invite donations. The barrel will be packed next week with canned foods clothing toys or cash. Donations may be left at the Bank of Mount Dora by Wednesday and the community is urged to support the project as in past years.
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Mount Dora
Lake County
P. O
King’s Daughters
Bank of
Mount Dora Art League Meets to Continue Architecture Study
The Mount Dora Art League will hold a 7:30 p.m. meeting in December at Mrs. A. C. Houghton’s Rehbaum apartments. The program continues the Architecture study begun at the last gathering and all interested are invited to attend.
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Mount Dora
A. C. Houghton
Rehbaum
City Election Signup Opens Day Before Voting
Saturday marks the first day to register for the city election with voting set for Tuesday December 9th.
Beans Moved From Winter Garden and Ocoee Section
Four carloads of beans are being moved daily from the Winter Garden and Ocoee area. The operation appears steady, with shipments proceeding to nearby markets and processing facilities.
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Winter Garden
Ocoee
Clermont Bank Robbed of $5,000
The Citizens' Bank of Clermont was robbed of about $5,000 shortly after noon Tuesday by two unmasked men who forced assistants into the vault and escaped by car. Fingerprint experts from Orlando aided the search as police investigated the robbery and two suspects, T. O. Mercer and Walter Morris, were later arrested in Arcadia, Florida.
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Citizens’ Bank of Clermont
George Brady
Lake
Orange County
WDBO
Orlando
T. O. Mercer
Walter Morris
Mercer
Security State Bank
Fort Ogden
Arcadia
Fla
Publicity Fund Fails to Alter Publicity Goals
At the council meeting it was clarified that a prior motion regarding funds returned to the Publicity Fund for the boys band and Chamber of Commerce does not negate the fund’s general purpose. The council plans to use the money through Oct 31 to advertise the town with entertainment to attract and retain guests, starting with Sunday park concerts and other attractions for a memorable winter season.
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Finance Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Grand View Adds Meals a La Carte
Beginning Monday December 8 the Grand View hotel will offer meals a la carte alongside the American Plan breakfasts at 35 to 85 cents luncheons 50 cents to $1.00 and dinners 70 cents to $1.25. The hotel has a strong reputation for meals and locals or passers through will welcome the option.
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Grand View Hotel
Grand View
Contractor Jerue Drives New Chevrolet Truck
L. C. Jerue, a contractor, is driving a new Chevrolet truck he bought late in the summer. The description notes the vehicle’s attractive appearance and Jerue’s recent purchase.
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Jerue
L. C. Jerue
City Election Registration Ends Saturday
Saturday marks the final day to register to vote in the city election with voting set for Tuesday December 9. The notice urges residents to complete registration to participate in the upcoming local contest.
Tarpon Feed and Supply Co Opens in Tarpon Springs
Tarpon Springs new business Tarpon Feed and Supply Co opens its doors, offering livestock feed, hardware supplies, and farming goods to local residents and nearby markets.
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Tarpon Springs—Newfeed
Tarpon Feed and Supply Co
Deadline Rule for Topic Printing Announced
The Topic states a strict deadline of 5 p.m. Tuesday for all copy news and advertising to ensure Thursday morning mailing. The rule applies to both news and ads and will be strictly enforced due to winter business demand.
Hotel Association Plans Regional Meetings At Lakeside
The Florida Hotel Association schedules next month regional gatherings in Miami Tampa and Pensacola to discuss local conditions and inform hotels and allied industries about efforts to boost tourism improve working conditions and grow membership. The aim is full efficiency and broader participation from Central Florida hotel workers.
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Hotel Association
Lakeside
Ania
Miami
Tampa
Pensacola
Florida
Orchestra Concerts At Donnelly Park
Sunday afternoon shows by the Mont Dora Orchestra in Donnelly Park draw good attendance and praise. Concerts will continue through the season and audiences are urged to attend. Conductor Mr. Orman may publish upcoming programs when possible.
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Donnelly Park
Mont Dora
W. C. T. U. Meeting Names Officers and Plans
The W. C. T. U. held at Community Church Chapel on December 1. Officers were re elected: Mrs. Carr president, Dr. Clapp first vice president, Mrs. Little second vice president, Mrs. Chapman third vice president, Miss Fitch secretary, Miss Butts treasurer. Mrs. Carr urged inviting five people to the next meeting and securing a public speaker. Miss Fitch to invite members and solicit clues. Mrs. Butts led the meeting as articles were read on Crime as an Expert Sees It Turning the Tide against Prohibition and citations from Coolidge.
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Community Church Chapel
Carr
Clapp
Little
Chapman
Miss Fitch
Butts
Miss Butts
Coolidge
Methodist Bazaar and Cafeteria Supper Set for Friday
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church will hold a bazaar and cafeteria supper at the Community House in the social room on Friday December 5. Sale opens at 2 30 p m and supper at 5 30 p m. All are welcome.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Public School Play Repeats at Tangerine Friday
The Intermediate grades of the public school will present their play again Friday night at Tangerine.
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Tangerine
Mulberry New Lighting Equipment Visible in Mutual Stores Windows
Show windows of Mutual Stores, Inc. feature Mulberry New lighting equipment, highlighted as a fresh display item drawing customer attention. The installation aims to brighten display areas and enhance product presentation.
Leesburg Reopens Tom Thumb Golf Course After Remodel
The Leesburg Tom Thumb golf course resumed operations after a remodeling project. The upgrade aims to improve greens and facilities for local players and visiting golfers.
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Leesburg
Tom Thumb
Veritable Feast at Last Kiwanis Meet
Veritable feast at the Kiwanis gathering featured dessert and ice cream with cake for guests. S. H. Bowman of Clermont spoke on tung oil uses and industry development in the state. Directors elected W. J. Johnson secretary and Miss Louise Lane assistant secretary. Next week Dr. P. M. Lewis of Orlando will discuss Underprivileged Children.
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S. H. Bowman
Clermont
Trimbey Tung Oil Properties
W. J. Johnson
Louise Lane
Mt Dora City Hall Property Purchase Vote Text
Voters are asked to mark for or against the purchase of City Hall property. For the purchase the West 200 feet of Block 61, Town of Mount Dora Florida, less north 100 feet, price 15000 dollars payable 1000 per year without interest, notes secured by mortgage. Against the purchase under the same terms.
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City Hall
Mount Dora
Florida
How Mount Dora Publicity Fund Was Spent 1930
Publicity fund records show 1927 1928 tax collections and disbursements to the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce for booklets and mailing plus payments to the Believers division for a Saturday night event and to the Yacht Club Regatta. The balance available for distribution to the Chamber totaled 1892.68 after prior administration transfers and 192.68 remained unspent for discretionary chamber purposes.
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Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Division
Ecco Esca
Convention of Florida League of Municipalities
Ieche Teckel Ecamints Ecoheseneyerninapesenshdeessoelle
Pr Vious
Fire Destroys Grand View Hotel in Eustis
A fire at the Grand View Hotel in Eustis, caused by a defective third story fire, required aid from Leesburg Tavares and Umatilla. the roof and third floor were ruined while lower floors flooded. Guests escaped unharmed as surrounding departments battled the blaze for about two hours.
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Leesburg
Tavares
Umatilla
Eustis
Grand View
Missionary Meeting Announced by Local Methodist Society
The Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet Monday afternoon December 8 at 3 o'clock with Mrs Houghton at Fourth and Donnelly Avenue. Everyone welcome.
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Women’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Mount Dora Votes on City Hall Property Purchase
Mount Dora voters face a decision on buying the town hall site at Fifth Avenue and Baker Street. The property, described as the west 200 feet of Block 61, is priced at 15000 dollars with 1000 dollar yearly payments. a mortgage will secure deferred notes.
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Mount Dora
Town Hall
Fifth Avenue
Baker Street
Vunity
Ladies Aid to Meet for Work Friday
The Ladies Aid of the Community Church will hold a work meeting in the church parlors Friday at 2 30 p m.
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Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid of
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