Senior Class to Stage Play Tonight at Community Auditorium
The senior class presents a locally produced play in the Community auditorium under Miss Cassady. Cast includes Lemuel Downs and William Sylvanus Baxter among seniors, with non class members drafted for certain roles. Scene settings span Baxter and Parcher homes from June to mid August. The Wise Orchestra provides musical interludes.
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Samuel French Co
Lemuel Downs
William Sylvanus Baxter
Gouldadler
Lent
M Baxter
Rhoda Simps
Lola Pratt
H:n Bartholomew
May Parcher
George Cropper
Robert McMurray
Wallie Banks
Nelson Morley
Baxter Home
Parcher Home
Parcher House
Miss Cassady
Maurita Bartholomew
Mildred Neil
Jean Blanchard
Stag
Charles Norris
Wise Orchestra
Remarkable Sixteen Orange Cluster From Sorrento Grove
A remarkable cluster of sixteen full sized oranges from Victor Lent’s grove near Sorrento was brought to the Topic office by W. R. Battle. The cluster shows a sturdy stem about a quarter inch thick and was prepared for shipment north.
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Topic Office
Victor Lent
Sorrento
W. R. Battle
Marie Slack Named to Honor Roll at Florida State College
Mount Dora sophomore Marie Slack is among 166 students on the honor roll for the first quarter at Florida State College for Women in Tallahassee. Registrar S R Doyle notes the college's high scholastic standards. The school enrolls 1746, making it the third largest women’s college in the United States.
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Marie Slack
Mount Dora
Florida State College For Women
Tallahassee
S. R. Doyle
United States
Plan Benefit for New York Actor in Local Society
Edward Waldmann, actor and stage director from New York, arrives to stage a benefit production featuring local talent. The musical farce The Whole Town's Talking aims to give the community a mid January laugh and raise funds for a local society.
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Edward Waldmann
New York
Wth
Florida law bars cutting holly for Christmas decorations
Floridians are reminded of a state law prohibiting the cutting possession or use of holly for any purpose including Christmas decorations. The reminder underscores enforcement of the holly ban during the holiday season.
Officers Elected For Tourist Club In Brief Meeting
The Tourist club held a short meeting with a five minute election. New officers named are President S C Peacock First vice president Geo White second vice president D D Roseborough secretary Helen Lemmert and treasurer Wm F Carpenter. The program featured piano duets and a five act farce Be a Little Cuckoo by Woman's club members, ending with thanks to the audience.
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Conrad
S. C. Peacock
Geo. White
D. D. Roseborough
Helen Lemmert
Wm. F. Carpenter
Andrews
Brown
Colson
Miss Lemmert
Peacock
Mount Dora Theatre Reopens Under New Management
Captain Myron Cronwalt takes over Mount Dora theatre management and reopens Saturday December 17 with Texas Cyclone starring Tim McCoy. Sunday and Monday feature Society Girl with James Dunn and Peggy Shannon, followed by All American Hell's Highway Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm Mr Robinson Crusoe Air Mail and Thirteen Women in coming weeks.
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Myron Cronwalt
Mount Dora Theatre
Mount Dora
Tim McCoy
James Dunn
Peggy Shannon
All American
Hell's Highway
Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
Mr. Robinson Crusoe
Air Mail
Baked Goods Sale Slated By Ladies Aid Society
The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. church will hold a baked goods and home cooked food sale at Eidel's Market on Saturday. Proceeds support church activities and community needs beyond the church doors.
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Ladies Aid Society of
The
M. E. Church
Eidel's Market
Mount Dora Elects M. V. Simpson Mayor and Johnson Clerk
The Mount Dora town election results show M. V. Simpson elected mayor and Wm. J. Johnson chosen as city clerk. A Christmas vesper service by the Mount Dora Girls Choral Club is set for Sunday at 5 PM at the Methodist church with Mrs. E. E. Truskett directing. A silver offering will aid club expenses and charity to the King’s Daughters.
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Mount Dora
E. E. Truskett
Methodist Church
Herald Angels
Shepherds
Plympton
J. G. Ray, Jr
Little Town of
Bethlehem
Spross
James Spooner
Love Wilson
Ua M Cig Essa Tint Sl Onsreigay
Charles Edgerton
Ccccsseeoe
Rob’t White
Floyd Williams
Nenet Dates
Epworth Leaguers Sponsor Christmas Carols Again
Epworth League continues its Christmas Eve carol singing with engaged trucks and rehearsals during Leaguers hours. The plan is to begin around 10:30 PM and offer to stop at homes where residents place a lit candle in the window. Commander Cleary spoke on an informal European visit detailing highlights of major cities. Orders for League fried peanuts are available through Miss Laura Neville, Robert McMurray, or any leaguer.
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Epworth League
Cleary
Europe
Laura Neville
Robert McMurray
Fine Catch Red Fish and Trout On Homosassa Trip
Mr and Mrs H E Wadham returned from a two day fishing trip on the Homosassa River with 80 pounds of fish dominated by redfish and some trout They credited guides Gene and Harry Gleaton for the fine catch and noted one guide often accompanies them on expeditions They shared the catch with friends including the Topic.
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H.E. Wadham
Homosassa
Gene
Harry Gleaton
Florida Baptist Convention attendees from Mount Dora
Attendees from Mount Dora included Dr and Mrs W R Lambert Mr and Mrs J J Chapman Mrs L V Lightbody Miss Jean Hendrie Mrs Claude Chapman Mrs Emma Eck holdt Mrs A A Cooper and the Misses Rose Hale Mildred Snell and Vivian Thompson at Daytona Beach last week.
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Florida Baptist Convention
Daytona Beach
Mount Dora
W. R. Lambert
J. J. Chapman
L. V. Lightbody
Jean Hendrie
Claude Chapman
Emma Eckholdt
A. A. Cooper
Rose Hale
Mildred Snell
Vivian Thompson
Hunter Kills Deer in Camp Near Pittman
J. C. Cooper led a party of four at Parker's Camp near Pittman when a deer was killed. The companions say Cooper fell from a tree and accidentally fired the gun, rammed the barrel down the deer's throat, and pulled the trigger. The party expresses pride with a hint of envy.
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J. C. Cooper
Lloyd Glancy
T. J
C. M. Gudgeon
Mr. Cooper
Parker
Pittman
Cooper
Merchants Seek Public Interest in Christmas Tree Tickets
Local merchants urge readers to obtain Merchants' Christmas Tree tickets, advertising fundraising goals and event dates. Campaign organizers emphasize community involvement and ticket availability at participating shops and city center outlets.
Christmas Seals Benefit TB Relief in Local Effort
Christmas seals have been issued to raise funds for tuberculosis relief. Contributions support both national and state programs, with a sizable portion spent locally on afflicted individuals. No salaries are paid to fund administrators. the treasurer Mrs R E Sawyer of Eur is funds are open for public inspection. The Florida TB death rate has fallen since 1917, indicating the local spending is effective.
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National Association
R. E. Sawyer
Eustis
Florida
Merchants' Party Draws Record Attendance
The merchants held a Saturday night gathering with a big crowd the largest since parties began in August. J. F. Ross led the band in Burnell's absence and numerous registrations at the Chamber of Commerce stand yielded regular and special gifts including baskets of groceries and theatre tickets. The Gridleys and other recipients donated gifts to help families in need, with more events planned for next Saturday at 8 30 in front of the bank.
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J. F. Ross
Burnell
Chamber of Commerce
Cressie
E. Brown
C. C. Dooley
Myron Cronwall
Mount Dora Theatre
Frank Griffiths
George Coffin
Ida Norris
Ronsheim
William Swartz
Delmar the Hypnotist Performs Two Nights at Mount Dora
Mount Dora Theatre hosts Delmar sensational hypnotist and miracle man for two shows, Tuesday and Wednesday next week. He performs handcuff tricks on stage with audience participation, following recent successes in northern RKO vaudeville houses. A feature film will accompany the acts in the lobby exhibit and theatre.
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Mount Dora Theatre
Delmar
Miracle Man
RKO
Miami
Texas
Mount Dora
Dr. Loraine
Paris
France
King's Daughters Meet for Toy Collection and Plans
The King's Daughters met at Mrs Ronald Christies Fifth Avenue home with Mrs J Grady Cooley as hostess. Seventeen attended bringing toys for Christmas boxes. Mrs Thomas Lashar of Mount Dora Needlework Guild spoke of February gatherings and yearlong distributions of collected articles and money. refreshments included molded salad cake and coffee. Next meeting at Miss J's home.
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King’s
Ronald Christie
Fifth Avenue
J. Grady Cooley
Thomas Lashar
Mount Dora
Miss
Kiwanis hosts apopka Rotary guests and talks by Hippler
Nine Apopka Rotary members joined Kiwanis for a session featuring C Harold Hippler of Eustis Florida district Kiwanis past governor and international chairman of Kiwanis Education. He urged inter club meetings to unite cities, noting progress requires neighborly ties and shared service aims. Vocals by Alice Davis and accompanist Mrs R N White preceded remarks as visitors from Boston Cocoa Eustis Mount Dora joined the luncheon.
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Apopka Rotary Club
Kiwanis
C. Harold Hippler
Eustis
Florida
Hippler
Interclub Relations
Kiwanis Education
Rotary
Kiwanis Clubs
Alice Davis
R. N. White
J. Porter Brown
Boston
Cocoa
Jim’ Koonce
Sam Sadler
Mount Dora
Central
Kiwanis Officers Training School Held At Lakeside Inn
Kiwanis representatives from the Central Florida District and other officers are meeting at Lakeside Inn for a training school for newly elected club officers. Sessions run morning and afternoon with lunch at 12 15 at the Community Building social rooms. Mr Hurlburt arranged the venue for the day.
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Florida
Kiwanis International
Lakeside Inn
Hurlburt
Toy Canoe Crafted From Palm Palm Sheath
A palm blossom sheath yields a toy canoe shaped by Mr. O. D. Stephens for his son. The craft measures about 40 inches long and 5 inches wide at its widest point, with bent sides, a tin stern closure, three seats, and shellac applied to finish.
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O. D. Stephens
Mount Dora Finishes Extension of White Way Lighting
The Mount Dora white way lighting system near Sylvan Shores to Fifth Avenue is completed with no tax payer cost. L. R. Heim donated equipment and the Light Department funds the ongoing operation, projected under $15 monthly, boosting the plant value by about $5,000 and enhancing the town’s approach.
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Mount Dora
Sylvan Shores
Fifth Avenue
L. R. Heim
Merchants Plan Christmas Tree Event Christmas Eve
Merchants prepare for a Christmas Tree event on December 24 at 9 PM in the Community Building. Most merchants participate and will give valuable gifts to patrons. the usual Saturday night party is replaced by the Christmas Eve celebration. Tickets are offered with purchases to qualify for a gift.
Watch Your Step On New Mount Dora Highway
Cautionary note urges pedestrians to walk on the left facing traffic on the new lakefront highway through Mount Dora. Wear white at night or carry white to stay visible. Skating by children on the smooth road is discouraged to prevent accidents.
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Mount’ Dora
Florida State College Women Orchestra Performs Christmas Concert
The 63 piece Florida State College for Women Orchestra in Tallahassee featured Miss Shirley Shonenberger of Mount Dora on first violin. The program offered varied numbers with orchestral pieces enhanced by solo parts. Two Cowles composed selections from last summer highlighted the program.
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Florida State College For Women
Tallahassee
Shirley Shonenberger
Mount Dora
Shonenberger
Walter Ruel Cowles
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State College
M. V. Simpson
Wm. J. Johnson
Epworth Leaguers
Kiwanis News
Kiwanis Officers Training School
Weather Report
Abe
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