Central Florida basketball league forms with boys and girls divisions
A meeting in Orlando sets plans for a new Central Florida basketball league to start in January. Teams include Mount Dora, Orlando, Winter Park, Apopka, Rollins College, Kissimmee and others with a nominating committee to select officers and governors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Warner
Orlando
Frank H. Heath
Varner
Preston Ayers
Central ‘Florida Loop
Mount Dora
Orlando City
State Plant Board
Winter Park
Apopka
Rollins ‘College
Tert Dora
Kissimmee
Lock- Orlando Dixie Girls
Orlando Ivanhoe Club
Ocoee-Apopka
F. H. Heath
Viking Girls
Earl Martin
Heath
Eustis
Tavares
Mr. Heath
Ray
Bradner
Perkins
Hale and Turner
Dra
A. A ‘Miller
Veberka
University of Fl
Simpson
Robert Hall
Tavares High
Pfison
Hirman
Hall
Bitte
Mount Dora High
Miller
Big Building Activity Reported in Mount Dora
City records show Mount Dora building operations for the eleven months ending November 30 totaling over 315000. Major projects include Villa Dora hotel addition 15000 Grand View hotel improvements Lakeside Inn remodeling and swimming pool 25000 Community building Frothingham residence 35000 and other renovations. Hotels expect strong tourist business with Lakeside Inn to reopen January 1 following extensive year long upgrades.
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Mount Dora
Frothingham
Villa Dora
Grandview
Hotel Mount Dora
Lakeside Inn
Lake County Chamber Hails Ware as New Florida State President
Directors at Tavares for December meeting pledge support to G. G. Ware as Florida State Chamber of Commerce president. They also congratulate Florence Smock of Eustis for winning first place in the 4 H club congress national health contest. Representatives Westbrook Kennedy and Sen. Futch gain invitation to monthly board sessions. A scenic highway route for Lake county is outlined by R. J. Trimble with route details to be finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Ware
Florida State Chamber of Commerce
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Tavares
W. B. Gibson
Ware
Florence Smock
Eustis
Congress
Lake County
George Westbrook
I. N. Kennedy
Smock
Mildred Hilliard
Chicago
Kennedy
Florida General Assembly
T. G Futch
Westbrook
County Chamber of Commerce
R. J. Trimble
Bowling Club Holds First Meet in Mount Dora
Mount Dora Bowling club held its first meeting at city hall with returning players and new members. Plans call for open weekday play except Sundays, with Tuesday and Thursday evening sessions. Rinks to stay in good condition. membership rising with more women players joining. Annual fee set at 2 dollars, summer 1 dollar, visitors 25 cents. Shoes must be rubber or soft soled. Interclub matches planned locally and elsewhere.
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Mount Dora
City Hall
R. C. Conklin Opens Mount Dora Medical Practice
Dr. R C Conklin and Mrs Conklin return to Mount Dora and establish The Manse as a year round home with a Mount Dora office. He is a New York Homeopathic College graduate and AMA member who served as a WWI Medical Reserve captain. He will handle general practice with a focus on eye ear nose and throat care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C Conklin
Mount Dora
Chanklin
Conklin
New Years Regatta Planned on Lake Dora
Commodore I Chester Spinney of the Florida Outboard Motor association announced a New Years regatta on Lake Dora with Class B C and D divisions. Drivers meet at Mount Dora Yacht club at 1 pm with first race at 1 30 pm on New Years Day and entries due by midnight December 31 with Frank H Heath as secretary. The association will record Mount Dora marks as official figures and aims for fast times on the noted course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodore I. Chester Spinney
Florida Outboard Motor Association
Lake Dora
Mount Dora Yacht Club
Frank H. Heath
Commodore Spinney
Florida Association
Local girls take contest from Orlando
The Viking Girls of Mount Dora defeated Orlando girls 14 to 7 in Orlando. Coach Iris Martin praised the team’s speed and effort, noting Mount Dora’s basketball prowess on display in the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando
Viking
Mount Dora
Iris Martin
Mount Dora to Open Baby Links Miniature Golf Course
Mount Dora announces a new 18 hole miniature golf course named Baby Links opening soon at Alexander street and Fourth avenue. Built by Frank P. Reed and Arthur Lockwood, the course features a miniature clubhouse, night illumination, and spectator benches near Lakeside Inn, with quick access to hotels and business districts. It joins local facilities like Donnelly stadium and Lakeside park as a key recreation hub for residents and tourists.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Ormond Beach
Alexander Street
Fourth Avenue
Lakeside Inn and Yacht Club
Frank P. Reed
Mt. Vernon
Ill
Arthur Lockwood
Connecticut
Alexander and
Fourth
Atlantic Coast Line
Alexander
Messrs Reed and Lockwood
Donnely Park
Eustis
Chamber of Commerce
Donnelly Stadium
Lakeside Park
Baby Links
Cahill
Mount Dora Vikings to Meet Orlando City in December Clash
The Mount Dora Vikings, Florida basketball champions of 1928 29, travel to Orlando to face Orlando City on Thursday night with veteran stars Bradner and Ray in uniform. Manager Turner leads a strong squad and aims for a hard battle against the Metropolitan Five. The week also features the Blackwood Rovers volleyball showdown with Mount Dora on Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Junior Class Play Scores Big Success at Mount Dora High
The Mount Dora High School Junior Class presented Sh Not So Loud a mystery about emerald thefts in the school auditorium on Wednesday and Thursday. Cast members Abby Simpson Ray Brantley Marguerite Sidel Frances Elder Jesse Dooley Frances Siegel Robert Thomas Wilmer Stokely performed well under coach Miss Affa Hubbell with music from Mount Dora Orchestra and sophomores aiding Thursday. Proceeds were shared with the Athletic Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora High School
Affa Hubbell
Mount Dora
The
Athletic Association
Abby Simpson
Ray Brantley
Marguerite Sidel
Frances Elder
Jesse Dooley
Frances Siegel
Robert Thomas
Wilmer Stokely
Marie Slack
Kirby's Volleyball Team Takes Lead In League
Georgia Kirby's sextet defeated Gladys Crane's team two of three games on Monday night to extend the Girls volleyball league lead to two games. Crane won the opening 17 15 in overtime, then Kirby won 15 10 and 15 8. Jewel Boydston sparked a turnaround by beating Thelma Rice, with scores 16 14 and 16 14 in the two strong wins. Next week Kirby faces Rice while Crane meets Boydston.
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Pet
Kirby
Crane
Boydston
Rice
Gladys Crane
Georgia Kirby
Jewel Boydston
Thelma Rice
Tourist Club Entertainment Highlights City Happenings
Mayor-elect Lackey addressed rumors about garbage collection and street cleaning, calling them unfounded. Ira A. Mitchell of Patterson, NJ, and Mount Dora winter resident, delivered humorous numbers while Mrs. G W Malone performed Edgar Guest readings. President Andrews announced new committees for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Lackey
Ira A. Mitchell
G. W. Malone
Lackey
Patterson
N. J
Mount Dora
G W. Malone
Edgar Guest
Howard Andrews
Lloyd Anderson
Ne Ite
Aia
Annual Meeting of C. of C. Held Here
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce holds its annual meeting while Lakeside Inn prepares a new 75 by 35 foot swimming pool. The pool will supply 275 gallons per minute at 72 degrees and host diving and swimming events amid an upcoming New Years program. Commodore Spinney of Tampa leads the Florida Outboard Motorboat Association for a lakeside regatta attracting top U S boats, with hopes for record times. The Mount Dora Recreation department plans a New Years Eve program in Donnelly Park.
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Lakeside Inn
United States
Mount Dora
Lake Dora
Commodore I. Chester Spinney
Tampa
Florida Outboard Motorboat Association
Commodore Spinney
Lakeside
Recreation Department
Donnelly Park
Mayors Vision for Mount Dora Promises City Progress
W E Lackey, elected mayor of Mount Dora, pledges to steer a broad program to promote harmony and continued growth. A veteran civic figure, he notes rumors about the new administration and emphasizes ongoing efforts to improve the community and civic understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Lackey
Lackey
Mr. Lackey
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Chamber Elects Directors for Coming Year
Alfred Rehbaum Carl Graves Harold Coleman and S S Sadler were elected directors at the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce annual meeting. The gathering approved forming a general committee to unify efforts for a bigger Mount Dora and planned all-member meetings monthly with by-law changes. Secretary F H Heath warned the office relocation hindered contact and urged lower dues to expand membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Rehbaum
Carl Graves
Harold Coleman
The
Fred. S. Thompson
Ridgefield Company
William. Bryant
T. H. Cooley
Thomas Potter
Charles Edgerton
A. E. Hurlburt
H.g.cloyes
James Simpson
George J. White
J. G. Ray
Jack Simpson
A. J. Waltz
Frank Weidman
al Sidel
C. C
F. H. Heath
Chamber
Bank
Simpson
Ingram
Chamber sponsor brings Harry Pierce to Mount Dora Friday
The Chamber of Commerce announces a Friday appearance by Professor Harry Pierce, noted dramatic reader and actor, before the Mount Dora Tourist club. Pierce is associated with Rolling Public Sp and is famed for impersonations of famous figures.
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Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora
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Central Florida Basketball League
Cir
Bowling Club
R. C. Conklin
MT. Dora
Vikings
C. of C
Chamber of Com
Merce
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