Community Forum Opens At Methodist Church
NEXT PROGRAM in Mount Dora opened in the evening with every seat filled at the Methodist church. The Rev Milner opened the program and read a letter from Dr Robert Holmes Daytona Beach director of the Florida Forums. Holmes announced a northern magazine proclaims Florida best in state education via open forums. He praised a yearlong program surpassing any University Extension course, while a talk on funny things that people noted.
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Methodist Church
America
Milner
Mount Dora
Robert 3. Holmes
Daytona Beach
Florida
Magat
Fang Tang
J J West Portrays Ideal Santa Claus
Local notices praise J J West for embodying Santa Claus this Christmas. He captured the popular image well and brought happiness to many people with his performance and cheerful spirit.
WEXT Booster Meeting Set for January 7 at Grandview Hotel
The WEXT Boosters announce a January 7 meeting at the Grandview Hotel. The club will discuss important business and asks all members to attend.
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WEXT
Florida hurricane cited as Providence retribution
In Tallahassee Governor Martin recalls Tennessee Governor Austin Peay’s remark linking the Florida hurricane to providence and notes Peay’s house being flooded by five feet of water as floods threaten Tennessee.
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Tallahassee
Tennessee
Martin
Austin Peay
Florida
Tourists Schedule Big Friday Night Event
A fine program has been arranged for the Tourists meeting on Friday night with a supper and varied program. New Years night the Tourists plan a big time at the Grandview Hotel and members are urged to be present for an event of interest to all.
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Grandview Hotel
Community Christmas Tree Sparked Joy With Santa Arrival
An enthusiastic crowd attended the Community Christmas Tree event in the park. Dr. Dickson used a megaphone to announce Santa Claus's arrival in a decorated car. Children received dolls toys candies and other gifts thanks to the Park Commission. The happy occasion left a warm memory for the children.
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Dr. Dickson
Santa Claus
Santa
Park Commission
Christ
Tata UN
Mount Dora Year of Growth in 1926
Mount Dora marked a strong year with larger building permits population growth and expanded commerce. Rail receipts at the local station, post and Western Union telegrams, and higher sales at Builders Supply Mount Dora Lumber and Mount Dora Hardware indicate broad gains over 1925 with 1927 viewed as a year to continue expansion.
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Western Union
Builders’ Supply Company
Mount Dora Lumber Company
Mount Dora Hardware Company
Alvord Hosts Dinner in Honor of Stokeses
Mr and Mrs J J Alvord entertained guests including Mr and Mrs Willetts and others at a refined dinner party last week in their well appointed home. The occasion honored Mr and Mrs E E Stokes who planned a northern sojourn.
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Mr. and
Mrs. Alvord
Mrs Stokes
J. J. Alvord
E E. Stokes
North
Alvord
House Breaker At Eason Home In Mount Dora
A thief entered the Eason residence on 8th avenue Friday between 9 and 10 am while Mrs. Eason and her young son were away. A screen was removed and a small cash bank with about two dollars robbed. tracks found under a window suggest entry through the window. Neighbors fear a repeat burglary from last winter and hope police catch the culprit.
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Eason
8Th Avenue
Watertown Sees Subzero Night After Snow Storm
A Watertown New York frigid night saw temperatures fall well below zero last Friday while nearby regions reported 36 below. The cold followed a heavy snow storm, highlighting stark weather contrasts with Florida noted in the text.
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Watertown
New York
Florida
Picture House Opens in Tavares This Week
The Prin cess Theatre management will open a moving picture house at Tavares. It is expected to be in operation the latter part of the week with high class pictures on show.
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Princess Theatre
Tavares
Brilliant Dance At Yacht Club Christmas Day
The Yacht Club hosted a Christmas tea last Saturday afternoon with very large attendance. Guests enjoyed a festive atmosphere as the club house was artistically decorated with poinsettias and bamboo. A luncheon was served and dancing to the Bagdad Serenaders followed, described as a fine affair by all. The event was organized by a committee including Misses Florence Heim Frances Simpson Margaret Fowler Lavonne LaDue Mary Marguerite Lindeman Katherine Smith Jeanette Dickson Mildred Marsh Frances Mallory Margaret White Dorothy Connor Ruth Cox Mary Morley Esther Cadman and Margaret Gordon.
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Yacht Club
Florence Heim
Frances Simpson
Margaret Fowler
Lavonne LaDue
Mary and Marguerite Lindeman
Katherine Smith
Jeanette Dickson
Mildred Marsh
Frances Mallory
Margaret White
Dorothy Connor
Ruth Cox
Mary Morley
Esther Cadman
Margaret Gordon
Quiet Christmas Wedding in Mount Dora
A quiet Christmas wedding occurred at the Methodist parsonage at six o'clock Christmas evening uniting Miss Hattie J. Goss and Mr. Ivan E. Parker. The ceremony was witnessed only by the pastor's family. Parker, a Mount Dora resident and Gulf Refining Oil Co. employee, is a cornet musician. The bride is the daughter of Mr. G. W. Goss of Elberton Georgia. The couple will reside at the Butts Apartments North Donnelly Street after a short wedding trip.
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Methodist Church
James H. Elder
Hattie J. Goss
Ivan E. Parker
Ivan Parker
Mount Dora
Gulf Refting Oil Co
Eustis
Parker
G. W. Goss
Elberton
Cheek
Butts Apartments
North Donnelly St
Lakeside Hotel Hosts Flag Raising Christmas Morning
Pleasant exercises at Lakeside featured the Star Spangled Banner sung by Miss Maude Abbott and a speech by Mr. Schuyler presenting a flag and staff to Mr. and Mrs. Hurlburt. The event left guests with pleasant memories of the morning.
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Lakeside Fin
Joint Installation of Mount Dora Lodge and OES Officers
A large gathering attended the joint installation of officers for Mount Dora Lodge F and A M and the Order of the Eastern Star last Monday night. Acting District Deputy S S Sadler served as installing officer followed by refreshments and social time. The Masonic officers named M W Simpson as W M and Paul Ault as S W among others, with E S listed as J W E C Stovall and others. The Eastern Star officers included Worthy Matron Josephine Simpson and Worthy Patron Joe M Young with Romaine Dooley as Associate Matron and Mary White as Organist.
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Mount Dora Lodge F. & A. M
S. S. Sadler
Masonic Lodge
W. M
M. W. Simpson
Paul Ault
J. W
E. C. Stovall
C. L. Nimnicht
J. D
R. Christie
R._ G. Shipes
Tyler
J. S. Wilson
Order of the Eastern Star
Josephine Simpson
Joe M. Young
Romaine Dooley
Mabel Young
Mary White
Edna Ray
Bertha Foland
Sentinel
C. C. Dooley
Mildred Marsh
Ruth—Minnie Potter
Esther
Mrs. Helm
Martha—Mattie Simpson
Electra
Mrs. Cleary
Marshall
Annie Moorehead
Jennie Stovall
Two Colored Roses From One Bush At The Topic
Colonel Sanborn submitted two rose buds to the Topic office this week. One bud is deep red and the other light pink, both from the same bush. It is noted as unusual to have two colors on a single plant.
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Sanborn
Yacht Club Tea Dance Seeks Bigger New Year Turnout
The Christmas Tea Dance by the Young Ladies of the Yacht Club, chaired by Miss Florence Heim, was so successful the Entertainment Committee plans a New Year’s Day repeat from 3 to 6 p.m. A boat parade may be staged and boat owners are invited to join.
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Florence Heim
J G. Kirby
Goodman Escape After Christmas Night Debauch in Mount Dora
In East Town the colored Groggans family fights with Officer Townsend who arrives to arrest them. A mob of intoxicated men surrounds him and a struggle for his gun ensues. Townsend is struck and stomped but survives, as the fight continues and he loses his weapon.
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East Town
Mount Dora
Townsend
Goodman
Groggans
Christmas in Florida Under Summer Sun
It was a warm Christmas with temperatures near 80 degrees and sunny skies. People wore white trousers, summer dresses, and straw hats, enjoying a Christmas day long remembered in Florida.
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Florida
Regatta Sparked Mount Dora Yacht Club Enthusiasm
Great interest surrounds the Mount Dora Yacht Club regatta set for January 21. Sanctioned by the Power Boat Association, it aims to attract many entries and showcase Florida waters with a full program and exciting racing on the Mount Dora course. Local boats are being tuned, and extra fast-class entrants are anticipated alongside last year’s teams.
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Mount Dora
Yacht Club to Host New Years Afternoon Dance
The Christmas afternoon dance at the Yacht Club was a success and another event is planned for New Years afternoon. Organizers expect it to be as enjoyable as last Saturday's dance.
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Yacht Club
New Baby for Dahlin Family in Tangerine
A ten pound boy was born to Mr and Mrs E V Dahlin of Tangerine on December 24. Mother and son are doing well. The boy has been named Alfred Edward.
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E. V. Dahlin
Tangerine
Alfred Edward
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce Moves to James Simpson Building
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce relocates to the James Simpson Building from the Mountain Lake Park Development site. The new first floor offices will provide needed space and improve accessibility for visitors and members.
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Mount Dora
Fine photograph of community building exhibition at post office
A panoramic photograph showcases the new Mount Dora Community Building and grounds. The display, held at the post office, illustrates the planned improvement and offers residents a glimpse of the project’s scope and impact.
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Mount Dora
Christmas Tree Exercises Delight Grandview Guests
The Tourist Club hosted a grand Christmas Eve event at the Grandview Hotel. Miss Adams opened the dining room and parlor, where hundreds gathered to enjoy decorated surroundings and a tree loaded with gifts. Each guest brought a present, leading to playful suspense as gifts were opened and some were sent to the Jacksonville home.
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Grandview Hotel
Jacksonville
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Frank Drake
T. W. Cooley
J. J. Chapman
L. J. Hackworth
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