Mount Dora Yacht Club to Open Holiday Season Events
The Mount Dora Yacht Club plans a December holiday entertainment for members and two guest cards each. A committee led by Alfred Rehbaum and Carl Graves will finalize the program with dancing to follow. A recent meeting, presided by Commodore Charles Edgerton, discussed future plans and club conduct for the coming year, including house opening dates and possible heating installation.
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Mount Dora Yacht Club
Alfred Rehbaum
Carl Graves
H. G. Cloyes
Arch E. Hurlburt
Thomas Potter
Yacht Club
Charles Edgerton
H. H. Mallory
F. J. Thompson
L. R. Heim
A. E. Hurlburt
S. S. Sadler
Joe Wadsworth
E. E. Stokes
F. B. Smith
Frank Heath
Louie
Lab
Cdmmodore Edgerton
Thpe
Viking Girls Face Hard Battle in Mount Dora Clash
The Viking girls basketball team, led by scoring ace Billy Sadler, travel from South America to Mount Dora for a tough game against a top Orlando champion squad at the fairgrounds. Readies Iris Martin Opal Royal Pia Kirby Esther Cadman for the clash.
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Billy Sadler
Ace
Mount Dora
South America
Hag
Chamion
Orlando
Indo Fair Grounds
Iris Martin
Opal Royal
Pia Kirby
Esther Cadman
Orphans' Home Urges Aid For Florida Children
The Children's Home Society of Florida appeals for Christmas gifts from individuals and groups to support about a thousand homeless orphans and needy children across four receiving homes in Lakeland Pensacola Miami and Jacksonville. Donors may sponsor one child for one dollar or fund meals and broader care, with funds directed to essentials as a result of depleted resources this year.
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The
Children’s Home Society of
Florida
Young Peoples
Santa Claus
Lakeland
Pensacola
Miami
Jacksonville
Marcus C
Fagg
R. V. Covington
St. James Bldg
Home Society
Odd Fellows to Organize Lodge in Mount Dora
District lodges plan to form an Odd Fellows chapter in Mount Dora after the new year. A public meeting will invite members with speakers including Grand Master Callahan of Miami Grand Secretary Frank Grant of Orlando and Past Grand Master Connolly of Jacksonville. Residents are urged to send their names to F Wie Kalet.
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Odd Fellows Lodge
Mount Dora
Brother Callahan
Miami
Frank Grant
Orlando
Brother Conolly
Jacksonville
F. Wie Kalet
Postmaster Vacancy Open for Competitive Examination
The Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam to fill the postmaster position in this city. Eligibility requires U S citizenship, city residency within delivery area for two years, good health and age limits, with both sexes admitted. The top three eligibles may be certified for nomination by the President, with Senate confirmation.
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United States Civil Service Commission
United States
Civil Service Commission
Senate
Board of Civil-Service Examiners
Washington, D. C
Viking Team Takes First Cage Battle
The Mount Dora Vikings defeated Mount Dora High 32 to 16 in the season opener. Hale led the Vikings with strong scoring as Turner boosted the lineup in the second quarter and at halftime the Vikings led 15 to 9. Clovis Brantley starred for the Highs with solid support from Dooley Brantley and Al Carter. A sizable crowd attended the opening night, with a tourist club visit and a silver collection shared by the High and town girls teams.
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Mount Dora Vikings
Mount Dora High School
Hale
Vikings
Maurice Turner
Perkins
Helms
Carter
Tremaine
Kirby
Turner
Simpson
Rutgers
Clovis Brantley
Dooley
Jeff Brantley
al Carter
Billy Victor
Flavell
Gould Sadler
Charley Norris
Shaw
Sam Simpson
Viking High
New Clinic to Help Mount Dora Children
Mount Dora will host a free throat clinic for local children to examine tonsils and adenoids. Dr. Richardson and Health Officer Dr. Callahan will supervise, with operations available at a small local hospital when needed, at 142 Fourth Avenue on Tuesday and Saturday mornings.
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Mount Dora
Sherman
Callahan
Richardson
Dr. Richardson
Fourth Avenue
Change of Ownership for Mount Dora Topic
Announcement reports the Mount Dora Topic changing hands effective January 1 as Edith Edeburn Keller buys the business. Keller will resume editing duties, with Keller also representing the Lino Type Company. Edits note Marion Abele plans to move to Atlanta to join Alan Abele at the Associated Press, while George Abele returns to Windermere Florida.
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Mount Dora
Edith Edeburn Keller
Keller
Linotype Company
Marion Abele
Alan
Atlanta
Associated Press
George Abele
Topic
Windermere
Florida
Christmas Seals Not Mailed This Year in Mount Dora
Mount Dora residents wishing to support a charity will not receive Christmas Health Seals by mail this year. The unusual move follows a shift in how the season's fundraising appeals are distributed.
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Mount Dora
Rollins Man to Lecture at Congregational Church Club
A Rollins College Spanish professor, Brazilian by birth, will lecture Tuesday evening at the Congregational church under the Woman's Club auspices. The talk covers Pan American relations and South American affairs with a musical program by local artists. Proceeds aid the Florida Children's Home Society. admission is free, donations requested.
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Woman’s Club
Professor Buneo
Rollins College
Buneo
South America
Mount Dora
Helen Hubbell
George Abele
H. J. Wise
Florida Children’s Home Society
Stunts Draw Crowds At Mount Dora Believers Event
More than a thousand spectators gathered at Donnelly Park for Believers in Mount Dora as Wallace Pike won a 90 pound pig after a one minute engagement with a greased animal. The crowd roared at pole climbing antics and a pig race before the event shifts to a hard time party this week.
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Donnelly Park
Mount Dora
Wallace Pike
Altoona
Wallace
Sonnenberg
Pike
Puggy
Cecil Bowie
Mr. Park
Brock
Clayton
Tremaine
Frank Weidman
Mount Dora Tourist Club elects officers and city leaders
Howard Andrews elected president of the Mount Dora Tourist club at Community church meeting. W A Sheldon and W S Cadman named vice presidents, Miss May Lewis secretary, Miss Louise Newhall treasurer. Metropolitan program featured local artist performances. Also, Welles E. Lackey elected mayor, William J. Johnson re-elected town clerk, four new council members chosen. upcoming swearing in slated for second Tuesday in January.
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Howard Andrews
Mount Dora
W. A. Sheldon
W. S. Cadman
May Lewis
Louise Newhall
Ray LaBreck
Jeannette Pike
LaBreck
George Abele
Harry Wise
Helen Hubbell
Widor
Cavalarie
Louise Lane
Welles E. Lackey
William J. Johnson
Ambrogities Diasec
Elas Wagorton
Lackey
Dowmbon
Oo, Geaieesscec Calle Ecassae Haygood
Sibs Johnson Majority
Andrews
Vpcc
Secede
Chetsicesik Ee Hackworth
Spencer
Okees
Truskett
Drake
Ferris
Hackworth
N. W. Morley
Alfred Rehbaum
Lee French
Unusual Sport Features At Park Event Draw Large Crowd
A Wednesday night program at Donnelly Park sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce drew one of the largest crowds in years. Southern Sound Process provided loudspeakers for a musical program, with a singing volleyball squad performing popular hits as E. E. Truskett, Russell Rutgers, Al Carter and league stars paraded on the court. Park commissioners attended to observe.
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Chamber of Commerce
Donnelly Park
Southern Sound. Process Company Inc
E. E. Truskett
Russell Rutgers
al Carter
Park Commission
Kiwanis Club Hears Tilden Address in Mount Dora
A. M. Tilden of Winter Haven spoke at the Mount Dora Kiwanis Club luncheon at the Grand View hotel. The meeting drew the largest attendance in over a year with about forty members and guests. New members Dr. R. C. Conklin and Dr. Gerald Richardson were welcomed. Guests included Curt Stovall Mount Dora C B Treadway Tavares Roy E Hope Leesburg Ira A Mitchell Mount Dora H D Moore Lakeland George Winning Orlando and J C Morrell Leesburg. The club plans a fund to buy candy and nuts for the community Christmas tree at Donnelly stadium under the Parent Teachers Association. A Christmas tree and gifts for members are planned for December 26.
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R. C. Conklin
Gerald Richardson
Curt Stovall
Knights of Pythias Plan Family Social Evening
The Knights of Pythias announce a Tuesday evening gathering for members and families on December 17 at 8 o clock. The event at the Knights of Pythias Hall is described as a social and is expected to draw a large crowd for an enjoyable night.
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The
Knights of Pythias
Order
Jeg
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Viking Girls
ODD Fellows
Viking
Rollins Man
Mt. Dora
William Johnson
Kiwanis Club
Tilden
A. M. Tilden
Winter Haven
Mount Dora Kiwanis Club
Grand View Hotel
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