Government Recognizes Waterways as Work Starts Soon
Long effort by Dr. Dickson yields official government interest and $1,000 subscribed for the Apopka to sea waterway. Colonel Youngberg may approve dredging with funds. project would open channels to Eustis Tavares Mount Dora and boost Jacksonville traffic for Mardi Gras trips. Government support promises broad community benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Dickson
Dickson
Jacksonville
R. W. Dickson
Mount Dora
Fla
Youngberg
Haines Creek
W. F. Coachman
Apopka
Eustis
Tavares
New Simpson Building Nearing Occupancy
The new Simpson building nears completion with windows being installed. Western Union has already moved into one store, and the spaces are described as light and commodious. Occupancy expected for all units soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Western Union
Meeting of the Mount Dora Town Council February 2 1926
Regular meeting of the Town Council of Mount Dora Florida held in Council Chambers at 7 30 P M February 2 1926 with Mayor Waltz and six councilmen present. Minutes from January meetings were read and approved except for a clerical error naming James Simpson as president instead of vice president. The Florida Telephone Corporation sought cable rights along parkways with a notch that all work be neat and leave streets and private property in as good condition as before. Doubts about past company performance sparked extended discussion though the applicant pledged faithful adherence to terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bag Jobe
Mount Dora
Lake County
Florida
W. E. Lackey
A. Rehbaum
C. C. Dooley
Fred McDowell
L. R. Heim
James Simpson
A. J. Waltz
J. H. Crane
Florida Telephone Corporation
Telephone Company
Card Parties at Villa Dora Delight Guests
Guests and friends anticipate Villa Dora card games with high cheer. The last Saturday's party was enjoyed by all and regarded as one of the season's best events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa Dora
Often it pays to make sure you are right
A concise maxim advising caution before speaking or acting, emphasizing verification and restraint to avoid errors or missteps. The saying underscores value of accuracy over haste in decision making.
Golden Wedding Keepsake Marks Fifty Years of Marriage
The Swartz couple from Ohio celebrated their Golden Wedding in Florida with family guests at the home of daughter Mrs. A. J. Waltz. They married January 29 1876 in Lafayette Ohio after a six year courtship, and have raised two sons and two daughters who formed four Christian homes. They renewed vows at the anniversary gathering as the granddaughter Ed Nutter played, guests shared greetings and a bride’s cake, and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Seres
Lafayette
Florence Williams
Geo. W. Swartz
Mrs. Swartz
PLC
Florida
A. J. Waltz
Avenue
G. W. Swartz
Mallet
Creek
H. A. Bishop
Mallet Creek
Ohio; Mrs. Sabin, Elyria, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Will’ Morrell, Chatham, Ohio
A. H. Dickey
Cleveland
J. H. Messerly
Jersey Shore
Penn
Meeting on Mount Dora Water Question Friday
The city council calls a public meeting at 7 30 p m Friday to discuss water supply options for Mount Dora. Attendees may express opinions on whether to drill artesian wells or source water from a lake.
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Mount Dora
Boosters Unite Behind Triangle Road And Lighting Plan
Enthusiastic gathering at Grand View Hotel last Thursday saw about forty real estate leaders from Eustis, Tavares and Mount Dora commit to paving and lighting the Golden Triangle. Colonel Sipple chaired as a nine member committee led by M V Simpson of Mount Dora to confer with three town councils, with optimism that the white way and hard surface road will reach a successful conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand View Hotel
Sipple
M. V. Simpson
Mount Dora
Lake County
Meyer of Beacon Praises Mount Dora in Florida Visit
James G. Meyer a Beacon New York attorney returned from Florida and praised Mount Dora noting its natural beauty surpassing other places he visited. He also complimented The Topic newspaper calling its Christmas edition the best among small town papers encountered during his travels.
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James G
Beacon
New York
Florida
Meyer
Dora
Malone Realty Building Completes Expansion
The Malone Realty Building adds over doubling floor space with two private offices for Mr. Malone and staff, elaborate furniture for safes, a large client room, separate rest rooms for women and men, and a big new safe. The overall project marks one of the most complete buildings in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone Realty
Malone
Human Nature Versus Civilization Speech Draws Huge Forum Crowd
Prof. Clarence Skinner spoke to a packed forum on the clash between innate human nature and modern civilization. He argued that while training reshapes behavior, fundamental traits remain, and civilization imposes increasing burdens and pressures across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Skinner
Taft’s College
Boston
Delightful dinner at Fountain Inn in Eustis
A rainy Saturday did not dampen a delightful dinner party at Fountain Inn Eustis hosted by Mr. Th Picard Belmont Heights. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Barker Miss Kingsbury Mr. and Mrs. Kimball Miss Carr and many others with Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. King as chaperones. The piece praises Fountain Inn rooms food service music and Picard as host and entertainer.
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Fountain Inn
Eustis
Th Picard
Belmont Heights
Mount Dora
J&. Barker
Sarah Kingsbury
Anna Baid
Frank Martin
Landen
Anna Carr
Sarah Carr
Martha Poland
G. W. Kimball
Harriett Clapp
Samantha Milliken
W. S. Stowe
Charles H. King
Picard
George Malone Seeks Help for Exhibit Arrangements
George Malone in charge of arrangements appeals for volunteers to assist with an upcoming exhibit. The notice urges readers to report any local happenings and share information to help record events, noting that advance notices are common but post event details are rare.
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George Malone
Mount Dora Invites Governor for Florida Tour
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce reports Governor Ralph O. Brewster and party invited to visit Florida with an extended tour. A telegram requests arrangements and a possible day to see local hills and lakes, with meeting plans in Orlando and Sanford if needed. The effort aims to promote Mount Dora Day at the Orlando Fair February 16 to 20, with hopes of 350 cars in line and strong local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph O. Brewster
Florida
Mroite
Savannah
Lake County
Mount Dora
Orlando
Sanford
MT. DO
Mt . Dora
George Malone
Mount Dora Princess Election Votes in Eustis Mardi Gras
Lake County towns nominate a young woman to represent their city at the Mount Dora Mardi Gras event in Eustis on February 22. Ballots printed in the Topic over several weeks must be submitted by February 12 at 6 PM, with the winner becoming Princess Dora and others as attendants.
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Princess Dora
Eustis
Lake County
Dora
Wisom
Local boats to race at Eustis despite Palm Beach meeting
Florida Power Boat Association races loom as Palm Beach hosts a meeting on February 22. Local boat owners plan to enter at Eustis to honor Justis’s efforts, though the events clash in schedule.
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Florida Power Boat Association
Palm Beach
Eustis
Justis
Mount Dova angler lands large Sunset Lake bass
J C Cooper of Mount Dova hooks a fourteen pound eight ounce bass at Sunset Lake just east of the city using a Skinner Spoon. The catch highlights a notable freshwater prize in local angling circles.
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Sunset Lake
J. C. Cooper
Mount Dova
Dora residents thanked for kindness after husband’s illness
A note of thanks from Mrs J H woop expresses gratitude to the people of Dora for their kindness during her husband’s sickness and den. The notice invites readers to read the topic for further news.
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Dora
J. H. Woop
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U. S
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Malone Realty Building
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Emory
Hodge
Rhode Island
Rehbaum
Elizabeth Hodge
B. A. Richards
North Adams
Mass
D. Dixon. Hodge
Kenyon
R. I
Emery
S. Hodge
Washington, D. C
Alice L. Clark
Westerly, R. I
Christian Endeavor Society
Merce
Chamber of Commerce
Fifth ‘Avenue
Grandview
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