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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1928
Page
1
The Forum session features Dr E Howe of Washington D D editor of Journal of In Engineering and Chemistry presenting inventions and adaptations from scientific research. He shows dry ice and cellulose as key competitive materials transforming industries from lacquers to textiles and refrigeration.
A 1928 letter from Indianapolis to Mrs. Zell notes a 25 dollar check toward Donnelly Park improvements. Donors include winter visitors like Mr and Mrs Caldwell and Mr Bryant, who adds 25 dollars to his prior 100 dollar gift. The note urges local residents to contribute to beautify the town’s “Front yard” as a first impression for travelers.
The Mount Dora Art League hosts its third annual exhibition at a vacant storefront next to Quixley Real Estate, 110 Donnelly Ave, from February 6 to 11, open 2 to 5 P M. Oil and watercolor paintings and craftwork will be for sale with prizes for best oil, best watercolor, craftwork, and block print. Two Orlando Art Association members will judge. The league, now finishing its second year, promotes art interest and appreciation and has featured a traveling block print exhibit and tint and dyed curtains for the Congregational Chapel. It is a charter member of the Clayix Federation of Arts formed last March.
The American volleyball league concludes its first half with Grady Simpson leading a winner’s squad. Major Vere Strayer MacMahon Cooley Stapleton and other captains plan new lineups featuring players like Pike, Thayer, Graves, Townsend, G Simpson, and Jordan as the race for the pennant restarts next Wednesday.
Local authorities and Western Union officials lauded the Mount Dora office for its attractive storefront. An order was sent to headquarters to install a fine showcase to display Miss Brown in prettier and better scenes for telegrams.
Mount Dora Tourist Club launches a national campaign with a registration dash to unveil a silver loving cup. Secretary Heath announced the plan at a Friday meeting, detailing seven divisions across the United States and Canada starting with New York and Canada, then New England, including six New England states.
Mount Dora Chapter No 103 O E S met January 26 with newly installed officers taking duties for the year The note honors Sister Gallimére and mourns Brother Ronsheim and Mrs Rosetta Max Ley Grand Ruth of General Grand Chapter Burial set for Memphis Tenn Meeting dates are the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 8 PM Invitations extended to all in good standing Officers listed include Rowena Dooley Worthy Matron C C Dooley Worthy Patron Edna Ray Associate Sister Mabel Young Secretary Victoria Ray Treasurer Bertha Foland Conductress Minnie Potter Associate Conductress Jennie Stovall Chaplain Annie Moorehead Marshall Mary White Organist Angeline Battle Adah Ruth Wells Ruth Thelma Helms Esther Isabella Hazelwood Martha Beulah Shipes Electa May Ninnicht Warden C L Ninnicht Sentinel
Mr and Mrs Parker Howard and their daughter from Central New York arrived in Mount Dora on Monday and are staying at the Mount Dora Hotel. After two years away they express surprise and admiration at the many changes and advancements in the city during their absence, saying the improvements seem almost unbelievable.
About twenty five Eustis automobile dealers and local press gathered at the Fountain Inn private dining room after a banquet at the Auto Inn. President Long presided as bank president Frank Isted and chamber leader spoke on optimism and civic service while editor T Jeff Bailey and Morgan H Hoyt added remarks.
Mount Dora park shrubs planted by donors and volunteers were damaged by children after a Friday basketball game near the band stand. The park board secretary urges parents to talk to their children to prevent further damage and preserve the beauty spot.
Grosvenor Dawe, conducting an industrial survey of the state, visited the Topic office on Wednesday. He praised Mount Dora and highlighted Gulf Copper Paint as a promising local product with a bright potential for the future.
The Woman's Missionary Society holds its monthly meeting at Mrs George Keller's home 950 McDonald Street on Thursday at 7 PM. Members are urged to attend and participate in planned activities.
Mount Dora Tourist Club to host an all-artist program Friday at the Baptist Tabernacle with performers Doris and Iarlow from KYW Chicago, Mrs. Platt R. Spencer, F. G. Pitt and son William Pitt, pianist Alberta Brownson, and a seven-club silver cup standings announcement, in cooperation with the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce.
On Sunday evening guests at the Villa Dora Hotel enjoyed a very fine concert by the Mt. Dora Symphony Orchestra directed by Mr. C. R. Ray. The local musicians delivered a pleasing program with improved technique and rendition, earning praise for Mr. Ray and the ensemble for the entertaining performance.
The Roll of Honor lists Blair Kramer second grade and Tracey Kramer third grade from Servicklay Pennsylvania. It also names Robert Jones seventh grade and Richard J fourth grade.
The sports card at Mount Dora drew about four hundred fans as veterans staged a clean program under the American Legion auspices at Helmfield. Referee L. E. Wright earned praise for crisp officiating while Orlando boxers Jean Tunney and Kid Murphy provided spirited bouts.
Mount Dora featured in a ten minute WBBM Chicago program broadcast nationwide via the Dixie Flyer Route rail network. E. E. Ferguson of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railway arranged the segment, presenting Mount Dora's tourist appeal as prepared by the Chamber of Commerce secretary Heath. The chamber thanks Ferguson and expects increased mail inquiries and good publicity.
Changes in the Atlantic Coast Line schedule add fast Gulf Coast Limited trains linking Mount Dora with New York. The service departs New York at 9 15 a m and arrives Mount Dora at 2 05 p m next day, a one night ride. Northbound departures are from Tampa at 11 50 a m and Sanford at 3 35 p m daily, reaching New York at 7 20 p m next evening.
The list shows honor roll students from seventh through tenth grade. For seventh grade: Mary Bellringer Helen Bellringer and Mary Virginia Pierce. Eighth grade students include Mildred Neil Joseph Swift Frances Harvey Eleanor Wells Ruth Loveless Shirley Shoenberg Clais Brantley Robert McMurray Richard Faulkner and Jane McCown. Ninth grade honorees are Abby Simpson Elizabeth Detten and Marie Slack. Tenth grade student is Annabelle Weil. Additional name Ais pasvett Harvey appears incomplete.
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