Merchants Plan Christmas Tree Celebration in Mount Dora
Mount Dora merchants announce a Christmas tree event next Wednesday December 23 at 9:00 PM in the Community Auditorium. The gathering will feature more than thirty gifts donated by local businesses, with the Merchants Division of the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce organizing the celebration. See the list of participating merchants and enjoy a season of shopping in Mount Dora.
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Mount Dora
Merchants Division
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce
City Service Station
Mount Dora Lumber Company
City Plumbing Shop
Sidel’s Market
W. E. Lackey, Jeweler
First National Bank
Morris Stores
Coleman's Bakery
Lake View Pharmacy
Hale & White
Rehbaum & Crane
the Grand
Frank Fowler kills Huge Rattlesnake in Florida hunt
On a Wolf Branch trip Frank Fowler startled a 6 ft 2 in rattlesnake that charged unseen. He fired from a lowered gun and killed the snake which had swallowed a full grown rabbit. Lamoreux photographed Fowler with the reptile.
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Florida
Frank Fowler
Mr. Fowler
Fowler
Gudgeon Kills First Deer on Hunting Trip
T. J. Gudgeon bagged his first deer last week while on a Big Scrub hunting trip with Mr. Begole and party. Sitting on an orange box by the road, he shot a finely formed six prong buck that trotted into range, using a new rifle. This was the sole deer taken by the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Gudgeon
Mr. Begole
Mr. Gudgeon
Urge Completion Unpaved Link State Road 2 To Tavares
A Chamber of Commerce special meeting discussed the delayed completion of the unpaved section of State Road No. 2 between Tavares and Mount Dora. Residents pressed for action, noting available funds and delays despite promises to advertise bids last June. A committee was authorized to draft resolutions urging the State Road Department to finish the project and to pursue further action.
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Tavares
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora
Board of Directors
State Road Department
College Crowd Home For Christmas Holidays
College students prepare to return home for the holidays. Frances Elder of Tennessee Wesleyan makes the Dean's Honor Roll with no grade below B. Cadet Howard Simpson of Riverside Military Academy and Gladys Simpson of Athens are due home with their father. Marie Slack visits from Florida College for Women. Gainesville and Tallahassee students also to return.
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Frances Elder
Tennessee Weslyan
Athens
Tenn
Howard Simpson
Riverside Military Academy
Gainesville
Gladys Simpson
James Simpson
Marie Slack
Tallahassee
Florida College For Women
The
State University At
Community Church Christmas Service Ceremony
Christmas services will be held Sunday December 27 at the Community Church with sermon by Rev D B Spencer and special music by the choir.
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D. B. Spencer
Post Office Notice During Christmas Mail Rush
Post Office will deliver mail morning and afternoon and keep windows open all day Saturday December 19 and Saturday December 26 following Christmas. Attention urged to Postal Laws on placing Christmas stickers and seals on mail. prohibits seals and stickers on the face or address side of mail to foreign countries.
Kiwanis Meet Today in Community Building
Kiwanis meets today in the social room of the Community Building with lunch served by the ladies committee under Mrs Evans. Paul R Mahony world traveler will give a travel talk at 12 15 pm. A large attendance is expected amid an otherwise active program and donations for charity continue.
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Kiwanis
Evans
Paul R.mahony
King’s Daughters
John C.lochner
Lake County
Mount Dora Boys Defeat Clermont In 23 17 Tilt
Mount Dora High boys beat Clermont High by 23 to 17 in a hard fought game. Clermont led early but Mount Dora rallied in the second half as fouls mounted on both sides. The match capped a triple header with a next game set for Friday December 19 at Donnelly Park at 7 30.
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Mount Dora High Boys
Clermont High Boys
Umatilla Boys
Clermont
Mount Dora
Donnelly’ Park
Ocoee
Correction on Beautification Benefit Card Party Balance
The Topic clarifies the previous report stating a $3.00 balance after the last beautification benefit card party. The correct remaining balance was $33.00, not three dollars.
Florida Podiatry Association Set for Mount Dora Visit
Dr. Jay Corrigan of Chicago lectured and conducted a surgical clinic for Dr. M E Marsh at the Florida Podiatry Association convention at Hotel El Verano West Palm Beach. The association unanimously accepted Mount Dora as the site for the mid year convention.
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Jay Corrigan
Chicago
Florida
M E. Marsh
Florida Podiatry Association
el Verano
West Palm Beach
Marsh
Mount Dora
Local Tourist Club Adopts New Rules
The Mount Dora Tourist Club approved a revised constitution and by laws at a Friday meeting. Officers include president, first and second vice presidents, secretary and treasurer with year end elections in December. Standing committees include Program Membership Outdoor Recreation Civic Cooperation Reception and Refreshment.
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Princess Theatre
Executive Committee
Seven Nonagenarians Dine Together at Mount Dora Hotel
At Hotel Mount Dora Sunday a dinner honored seven nonagenarians from Mount Dora and Eustis, totaling 643 years of age. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Vogt 96 and 90, Mrs. Downs 94, Col. Fisher 92, Adam Hazelwood 91, D F Gorham 90, Abbie Hopkins 90, with two younger spouses at a nearby table.
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Cicero
Mount Dora
Adam Hazelwood
Col. H. T.er
Eustis
T. F. Gorham
F. A. Lincoln
Col
Orlando
Abbie
M. A. Downs
Benjamin H. Vogt
Florida Publishers
Vogt
Orlando Morning Sentinel
H. T. Fisher
D. F. Gorham
Abbie W. Hopkins
M. J. Clark
Frank A. Lincoln
Eustis Music Club Presents Messiah in Eustis
Handel's The Messiah will be performed in Eustis at the Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday evening December 27 under the direction of Mildred Beyerstedt Hodges. Sponsored by the Eustis Music Club the public is invited.
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Eustis
Methodist. Episcopal Church
Mildred Beyerstedt Hodges
Benefit appreciated for the Kingle daughters
A theatre benefit held last Friday for the Kingle Daughters raised 88.25 to aid charity. Sponsors and the King’s Daughters thank all who helped, featuring a picture program, folk dances by Mrs. Paul Johnson’s pupils, tap dancing by Louise Walker of Eustis, and two songs by Miss Margaret Noble of Eustis.
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Kingle
Paul Johnson
Louise Walker
Eustis
Margaret Noble
Rules Announced For Weekly Speedboat Races On Lake Dora
The Mount Dora Yacht Club launches weekly speedboat races on Lake Dora starting Saturday afternoons after January 1. Events feature points for each race with cups donated by the Yacht Club and Chamber of Commerce. Senator Franklin O. King will speak at a Friday program, and local groups will perform as part of the community event.
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Lake Dora
Mount Dora
Knights of Pythias
Franklin O. King
Orlando
Chamber of Commerce
Red Bird
Schedule changes routes Mount Dora to New York via Sanford
P W Turrentine A C L agent in Mount Dora announces today changes in the local schedule. Train 422 departs Mount Dora at 12 59 PM for Sanford arriving 2 37 PM with a 3 00 PM A C L main line connection to Jacksonville arriving 6 05 PM. From Jacksonville Gulf Coast Limited and the Miamian continue to New York by 4 15 PM next day. Train 19 from Sanford with north connections now arrives Mount Dora at 12 59 PM. HOME DEMONSTRATION The Home Demonstration Club
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P. W. Turrentine
A. C.L
Mount Dora
Sanford
A.C. L.main Line
Jacksonville
Gulf Coast Limited
Miamian
New York
Home Demonstration Club
Unclear Fragments From New Hampshire Item
Fragmentary note mentions S and i in Thursday ditc with Center Harbor residents N H and Mrs Sw of Center Harbor N H.
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Chamber of Commerce Committee
College
Community Church
Fountain OF Youth
Paul R. Mahony
Lochner
Podiatry Ass
Central Florida Council
Hotel
Epworth League
Methodist Church
Epworth League Institute
Eustis Music Club
K. P
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