09 Dec 1926
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1926
Page
1
The Mount Dora Town Council decided to place all candidates filed with the Clerk on the ballot. They viewed questions about eligibility as issues for later challenge, ensuring equal chances for all contenders and avoiding any move to keep anyone from office. The article lauds the council for upholding fair processes and the city’s high standards.
Frank Weidman an early candidate for Mount Dora Town Council withdraws citing questions about his voter qualification due to unpaid poll tax before November 20. He praises current incumbents and urges citizens to keep them in office, stating it would be a mistake to change leadership amid challenging times.
The Mount Dora Chapter 103 BE S honored Mrs Isabella Hazelwood with a miscellaneous surprise shower at her newly furnished home. About 40 members attended as gifts were opened after an inspection of the home. Sandwiches coffee and ice cream were served by a committee, showing the Chapter’s deep appreciation for her untiring efforts in their work.
The December meeting of the Woman's Club will be held Tuesday at 3 PM in the public school auditorium on Clayton Street. The Dramatic Committee with the Mummers will stage Dickens Christmas Carol in costume with special music. Attendees are urged to arrive early. transportation will be provided from Congregational Church at 2:30 PM for those too far to walk.
A rare treat for Mount Dora music lovers arrives December 20 in the school auditorium under PTA auspices. The Mount Dora Orchestra, a skilled group, has practiced for weeks and drawn praise from regular listeners at rehearsals.
Mount Dora Tourist Club opens season with Dr. Charles A. Campbell as guest speaker at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Congregational church. Campbell, entomologist and new Rollins College faculty member, will discuss The World We Live In and ties to Winter Park tourism efforts.
The Kings Daughters organize a Christmas barrel for the Children's Home in Miami hit by a recent storm. Donations of clothing toys books groceries and candy are welcome from all residents. Packages can be dropped at the town clerk's office this week and will be sent to reach the home before Christmas. Monetary gifts may also be given to the Children's Home Society in time for Christmas.
The Mount Dora Lodge F and A M elected officers for the year at the annual meeting in Masonic Hall. W M M V Simpson S W Paul Ault J W E C Stovall Secretary R G Shipes, with retiring master C G Dooley praised for a Wonderful record per year.
The Mount Dora Town Council announced the final round of the paying program will begin in a few weeks with an approximate cost of 100000 to the city and abutting property owners. The project includes Donnelly Street to the city limits, Tavares Road to connect with Sylvan Shores paving, Grandview Street south to the city limits, and resurfacing Seminole Avenue from Grandview to Fifth, plus smaller items. Wesco Co. of Chattanooga handles the sheet asphalt work under M N Leventhal supervision, praised for prompt efficiency and value. The move aims to make Mount Dora the best paved city of its size in the state or nation.
A quiet wedding at the Rehbaum home on C1 street joined Louise Merrill and Pat King of Leesburg with only close family present. The ceremony was conducted by Dr. Hanscomb, former pastor, as Lohengrin’s wedding march played.
McMurray Alta December 3 Star Special reports the safe arrival of Mr and Mrs Bland of Lake Jem in Florida from sub Arctic barrens via dog train led by Mickey Ryan and Jimmie Donovan. The party left Fitzgerald November 17 carrying mail and ample dog feed and faced harsh conditions and peril but completed the journey in record time. Ryan plans another run Saturday with three dog teams to Chipewyan Fitzgerald Fort Smith and points north to the Arctic.
Dr. Duffin of the State Board of Health addressed the Mount Dora Parent-Teachers Association in the school auditorium. He praised local health and school facilities, noted exceptionally good student health, and announced further diphtheria immunity tests using the Schick method for preschool and school children Friday afternoon starting at 1 PM.
Cm Dooley, local Hudson Essex dealer, unveils the latest Essex Sedan received last Thursday. The blue streamlined car features modern controls and has drawn several orders amid positive comments from customers and the Essex factory.
A civic notice explains voting rights and poll tax rules for Mount Dora residents. It warns that late poll tax payments may disqualify voters and urges turnout next Tuesday, promising efforts to allow all registered citizens who paid taxes to vote if possible.
A birthday party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R drew 18 children for Archie’s celebration. The event featured games, a procession led by the birthday boy, a large white cake with six candles, and doll favors with cherry ice cream served by Mrs. Tucker and Mrs. J. As Rutherford. Attendees included numerous Rutherford family members and friends.
Morgan H. Hoyt of Beacon, former editor of the Topic, will arrive in Mount Dora to take the directing editorship of Mount Og Publishing Co. publications. In the last season Hoyt made many friends who anticipate his return and booster efforts.
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