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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1928
Page
1
Mount theatre builder plans a modern Spanish themed venue with American interior, capacity over 600, fire code compliant, rapid exits, and a hoped for January 1 opening. Manager Gorman secures Phototone sound with future Vitaphone film attachment and aims to debut with a top picture.
Mount Dora sent a squad of volleyball artists to Tavares for a best three of five. Mt Dora edged Tavares 3 2 with games 15 11 15 13 and 8 16 in a dramatic final set amid a large home crowd. Johnny Parks sparked the comeback on service.
Florida State College for Women reports 1500 students affected by flu as Dr. Conradi, president, announces updates from the campus in Tallahassee.
Receiver Co B Treadway and the Chamber of Commerce announce a 10 percent dividend for depositors holding receivers certificates issued up to December 15. The plan, aided by State Comptroller Ernest Amos, aims to provide relief before Christmas.
Parson Webb former Chau tauqua speaker and now in charge of tourist entertainment at Orlando spoke to the Tourist club at the Congregational church Friday. Heavy rain reduced attendance but enthusiasm remained. Secretaries Heath and Dorothy Heath led a pop songs period and a Battle Hymn of the Republic chorus closed the session. A new club president election was set for December 14 with a nominating committee appointed. The group discussed meeting venues and city budget support for a permanent club meeting place.
At the regular mid winter session of the State Grape Growers Associa tion in Leesburg December 14 two principal speakers will present. L M Rhodes Jacksonville state marketing commissioner will discuss marketing and Phil Taylor representing Nathan Mayo state commissioner of agriculture will speak.
The Lake County Poultry Association held its annual meeting in Eustis on Friday December 7 electing officers for the coming year President E L Kelley secretary-treasurer Alexander Cain Eustis and a district vice president for each county district Mrs E T Handy Grand Island Miss Alice M Davis Mt Dora E M Fears Minneola H P Rosier Leesburg and R I Morse Groveland retiring president B F Hargis Umatilla served six years and helped elevate poultry as a leading local industry The new president E L Kelley is an experienced poultry raiser with a top Florida flock
George W. Malone of Malone Realty Co. arranged a $388 500 purchase of Palm Beach ocean front property by Albert Wielich, a New York stock broker, from H C B Realty. Mt Dora real estate accounted for 125 000 of the sum, signaling stable 1925 prices as Wielich expands to two oceanfront mansions. Wielich began with 50 000 in 1925 and has since built a fortune in stocks.
A cafeteria supper will be held at the Yacht Club on Thursday evening December 20 at six o'clock for members and invited guests. The event is free of charge.
The Christmas edition of the Topic will publish on Friday December 21 instead of Thursday due to increased holiday advertising. Advertisers must submit copy to the Topic office by 5 PM Wednesday December 19.
The Mount Dora Kiwanis Club held its annual officer election at the Village Inn last Thursday. Elected: president Frank Weidman, vice-president L. C. Smith, treasurer George White, secretary Carl Graves, district trustee Alfred Rehbaum. Directors named for the coming year include D. S. Simpson, James Simpson, Miller Wells, A. Lee French, A. J. Waltz, Frank Rehbaum, and C. C. Moorhead.
Mount Dora Vikings trounced Montverde Aces 37 16 Tuesday night. Johnny Parks led the Vikings with Hale Dart guards Turner Parks Keaton and Scott center while Goober Ray absent. Upcoming games include Montverde on Friday and Apopka next Tuesday. reserved seat price reduced to 25 cents to cover visiting team guarantees.
D. D. Roseborough Mount Dora Fla receives official notice from Joseph Roemer chairman that Mount Dora High School has been accredited for the 1928 29 academic year following the 83rd annual meeting of the association of colleges and secondary schools in Fort Worth Texas December 4 to 7.
The steamer McGuire of the Colby Transportation Company sank this morning in the Ocklawaha river near Cedar Landing after striking a snag while en route to Jacksonville. The vessel was beached and settled in about five feet of water.
At a Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce meeting the Retail Merchants Bureau outlined a holiday decor plan with Yule color windows and red green street lights. Stores will mostly stay open evenings from December 17, close Christmas Day, and open on Lincoln's birthday with varying weekend and seasonal hours through May and September. Frank Rehbaum elected president and E W Baldwin secretary.
Secretary Heath of the Chamber of Commerce announces two radio broadcasters will entertain the Tourist club meeting. Harmony Young, “King of the Ivories,” and Sammy Mack with a romantic tenor will perform along with pop songs. Doris and Harlow previously entertained the club in Chicago. The club invites Mt Dora residents to join and enjoy the season’s programs.
In a letter to Mr Heath secretary of the Mt. Dora Yacht Club the Tampa Boat and Anglers Club requests a design for the Mt. Dora club pennant. The Tampa club plans a decoration scheme for the new club house at Davis Islands featuring a border with the colored flags of all Florida yacht clubs. Mt. Dora, as the pioneer organization, will be prominently displayed.
The Chamber of Commerce window features a northern scene with a cabin in pine woods covered in snow and a silver airplane in an open area. Telegraph lines and lit light standards form the background, with praise directed at two Boy Scouts, Bob MacMurray and Ben Heath, for assembling and wiring the display без credit to the Chamber.
The Mount Dora Yacht Club outlines plans for a 1929 regatta with the Ringling cup raced at Mt. Dora and three other clubs. Events include the 151 limited class cruisers and kickers, with Dick Pope managing kicker races and a Venetian lake night and fireworks. A regatta ball closes the festivities attracting leading yacht and motorboat officials.
Orlando December meeting of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce elected William Edwards of Zellwood as president S S Sadler of Tangerine as treasurer and Karl Lehmann of Orlando as secretary unanimously for the seventh consecutive year.
D C Sherman was re-elected mayor of Mount Dora with 247 votes to 239 for Lackey. Clerk treasurer tax collector William J Johnson won 429 votes. Council winners were Alfred Rehbam with 385, A Lee French 280, N W Morley 271. Park commissioner Mrs R N White beat Dr R W Dickson 228 to 205. Officials take office January 1, 1929.
Mt Dora golfers will flood the Mt Plymouth course as it resumes after weeks of closure for greens and fairways work. Howey’s nine hole course drew many players during the break. About thirty Mt Dora members affiliate with the Mt Plymouth club and will host their own tournaments this season. The Mt Dora Chamber of Commerce plans five major events with club cooperation.
Regular air cruises over Central Florida and the West Coast were inaugurated yesterday by W. A. Kenmuir of St. Petersburg heading the Howey-in-the Hills organization. The Ford tri motor monoplane Hi Way made an initial trip to Howey with elder passengers, in addition to pilot and mechanician.
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