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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1932
Page
5
In Dr Demko's Leesburg arena last Friday night Temes edged Kid Miller by a close decision after ten rounds. Fans argued a draw was possible as Miller fought hard at 126 pounds while Temes weighed 129, with both fighters exchanging rapid, short punches and body shots throughout the bout.
A Stanford Kentucky scrapbook belonging to Mrs. Mary B. Gilkinson suggests a historic pattern of odd seasonal weather in 1816, with a summer like January and freezes in May and June. The fragment hints at lime industry prospects and potential cash in Florid a.
The U S Good Roads Association plans its April 12 to 15 convention in Miami with delegates from 48 states and 22 foreign countries. Governor committees of 100 will attend, and discussion will include a Pan American highway from Washington to Mexico City via Miami and Havana. Director Rountree will speak weekly on WQAM to outline plans.
On January 31 at St Marys Baptist church white and colored residents joined to honor Julius Rosenwald. The Rosenwald Memorial Fund reached seventy seven dollars with the colored school contributing thirty percent and white and colored citizens the rest. We aim to raise one hundred dollars and invites the public to inspect the school and funds. Henry E Dent
The Lake County Federation of Women's Clubs meets today at the Clermont Woman's Clubhouse with delegates from several county clubs. Special program numbers include a Modern Poetry talk by Professor Groves of Rollins College and talks on Forest Conservation by Mrs. C. A. Miles and Mrs. Bowman. Morning and afternoon sessions welcome interested attendees.
Major and Mrs. Alexander Cleary announce the birth of a son, Frank Torrey Cleary, on January 18 1932. The family spent time here previously and made many friends. they are now located in Dallas Texas.
R. R. Crabb, holder of Tax Certificate 2491 dated August 5 1929, has filed for a tax deed. The certificate covers the E% of Lot 9 in Lake County Florida as described, with GEO. J. Dykes as Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Florida sees 15 announced candidates for governor with 13 Democrats and two Republicans. Democrats list E. C. Broward and John W. Martin among others, while the two Republicans are William J. Howey and Edward Parradee. Several congressmen seek re election as primary battles loom.
Seminole county commissioners subscribed to 7 percent per capita totaling 1405 dollars to exhibit resources and promote Seminole county at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair. Levy county followed, agreeing to participate, and others in the state are expected to join after meetings and correspondence.
The document lists honor roll recipients across grades from seventh to twelfth. Names for each grade include Emily Battle and David Crandall in seventh, Mary Agnes Harding and Mortimer McCown in eighth, Irene Green and Ruth Harvey in ninth, Peggy Champ and Marjorie Loveless in tenth, Myrtle Jepson and Mildred Neil in eleventh, and Frances Harvey-Ruth Loveless in twelfth, with percentages of class achievement noted.
Miss Annie P. Fish of Bridgeport Connecticut and her mother spent many winters at Mount Dora Lakeside Inn and now send a box of books to the Mount Dora Library. She recalls the "good old days" when the Fullers ran minstrel shows and bazaars for a store or town hall gallery. Local residents recall the past fondly and note changes such as the Community Building replacing the old town hall.
The George Washington observance declamation contest crowned Sarah Smith of grade eight as winner with Josephine Stenstrom as runner up and Mortimer McCown honorable mention. Seventeen seventh and eighth graders competed, judged on tone, expression, posture, and ease. The winner advances to district competition in Ocala on February 20. A fifth and sixth grade contest is planned for February 5 at 2:00 p.m. The public is invited.
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