Mount Dora Pupils Debate at Tourist Club Program
Mount Dora High School pupils lead two-part Tourist Club program on Friday February 8 in Mount Dora. The first segment features a debate between Umatilla and Mount Dora high schools on Muscle Shoals ownership by the United States government with judges from Eustis. The second segment is a Home Economics review presenting wardrobes and themed costumes crafted by students, coached by Miss Nana Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora High School
Umatilla
Mount Dora
Muscle Shoals
United States
Max Moorhead
Glenn Brown
Abby Simpson
R. E. Angell
W. O. Ham
W. D. Hoyte
Eustis
R. M. Blanchard
Leesburg
Paul Conrad
Dean Pinkston
Marie Slack
Nana Taylor
Delma Brooks
Ruth Loveless
Ethel Reynolds
Jane McCown
Eleanor Wells
Margaret Stewart
Myrtle Jepson
Mary Treadwell
May Joyce Moorhead
Martha Wells
June Creighton
Margaret Ray
Yvonne McClusky
Frances Harvey
May Bellringer
Helen Bellringer
Mary Virginia Pierce
Peggy ‘Champ
Shirley Schoenenberger
Mildred Snell
Frances Sadler
Louise McCurley
Wilton Adams
Prize Winners Named in Bank Essay Contest
Miss Alexandra-Birkbeck, a Mount Dora High junior, won first prize in the First National Bank essay contest on Spirit of America, earning 10 in gold. Second prize went to Margaret Champ and Marie Slack took third. honorable mentions went to Robert McMurray and Jean Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandra — Birkbeck
Mount Dora High School
First National Bank
Spirit of America
Margaret Champ
Marie Slack
Robert McMurray
Jean Smith
D. D. Roseborough
Wincipal
J. H. der
D. ©. Sherman
Mount Dora Aims to Match Sunshine City Record
The sunshine record begun by the Chamber of Commerce at the start of the year is 100 percent perfect through yesterday, marking 37 sunlit days. With cooperation from Old Sol, Mount Dora hopes to rival St. Petersburg, the famed Sunshine City, by January 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Old Sol
Mount Dora
St. Petersburg
Florida
Land Claims Filing Period Extended in Mount Dora Area
The U S Department of the Interior extends the filing period for land patent applications under the May 21 1928 act. The period set to expire February 1 1929 may be extended by three months, with late submissions still considered. Local Gainesville officials publish this notice as courtesy to the General Land Office and applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of the Interior
Lake County
Register
General Land Office
Gainesville
Florida
Washington, D. C
Mount Dora
J. M. Gillespie
Joe Andrews to Speak at Mount Dora Club Meeting
Joe Andrews known as the Will Rogers of New York will address the Mount Dora tourist club on February 15. The event, arranged by the Chamber of Commerce, features Andrews’ humor and a performance by the Juilleret cabaret orchestra of Michigan, promising a lively program for locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount. Dora
Joe Andrews
Will Rogers
New York
Joe
Chamber of Commerce
Florida
Heath
Juilleret
Michigan
Mount Dora Yacht Club Regatta Promises Record Entries
The Mount Dora Yacht Club plans a large Lake Dora regatta on March 2 with at least 125 boats. Events include outboard, cruisers, gunabouts, and unlimited and limited 151 hydro classes. Dick Pope will lead kicker races and US Naval Reserve will patrol the lake. A morning aerial bomb salute, luncheon break, and regatta ball cap the day, with prize boats and a nine piece orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Dick Pope
American Outboard Motor Association
Lake Dora
United States Naval Reserve
Florida
Yacht Club
Boston University President to Address Mount Dora Forum
Dr. Daniel L. Marsh, president of Boston University, will speak at the Mount Dora Forum following Major Phillip Martindale, Yellowstone Park chief ranger. Marsh, renowned internationally, will deliver a yet unspecified talk to attract a large crowd, while Martindale’s Yellowstone talk already drew an attentive audience at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone Park
Boston
Mount Dora Forum
Phillip Martindale
Daniel L. Marsh
Boston University
Marsh
University of Geneva
Switzerland
Mount Dora
Major Martindale
Methodist Church
Mount Dora Yacht Club Vaudeville Supper Draws Record Attendance
The Mount Dora Yacht Club hosted a vaudeville supper attracting over two hundred members and guests. A seven table cafe style menu impressed attendees with ham beans salads cakes pies and coffee. The entertainment featured eight acts led by Mrs Mary White with performers including Harriet Wise George Abele Dora Heath Mab Ray Marjory Colson and the Melody Eight providing a high class musical and dance program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Heath
Mount Dora
S. S. Sadler
H. W. Willett
L. J. Carder
T. M. Kramer
E. B. Jaques
H. H. Mallory
Harry St. George
Mary White
Harriet Wise
George Abele
Dorothy Heath
Helen Graves
Dora
Mab’ Ray
Ray
Marjory Colson
Miss Heath
Louise Lane
Open Drive to Curb Speeding on Local Roads
Mount Dora police declare war on speeders and reckless drivers. Officers arrest mostly on Highland avenue, a longtime speedway. Donnelly stadium area also targeted with many local residents among offenders. Chamber of Commerce urges stop and go light to aid enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Sherman
Highland Avenue
Donnelly Stadium
George Dahlin
Chamber of Commerce
Colonel Sanborn Leads Mount Dora Kiwanis Meeting
Nearly full Mount Dora Kiwanis turnout hears Col W J Sanborn speak on Taking Stock of Yourself. He demonstrates suggestion power with four volunteers including Orlando club president Condit. A colored quartet from Live adds to the entertainment hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Kiwanis Club
W. J. Sanborn
Condit
Orlando Kiwanis Club
Colonel Sanborn
Mount Dora
Orlando Club
Cahill Praises Donnelly Park Visit in Mount Dora
George Cahill president of Cahill Brothers of New York toured Mount Dora with E H Friedrich of Holyoke Mass. He noted five big reflectors from his firm lighting Donnelly Park and called the area one of Florida’s finest. He praised the park and the designer as creditable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cahill
Cahill Brothers
New York
Mount Dora
Cahill
Abe Central Sec
Ingersoll Dies in Arizona at 31
Death of W. D. Ingersoll of Deansboro New York reported from an Arizona hospital on February 2. He spent winters in Mount Dora and had been ill for years. He is survived by his widow a three year old son his father and mother and two brothers all of Deansboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D
Bob) Ingersoll
Deansboro
N. Y
Arizona
Ingersoll
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Thrives as Seasonal Tourism Surges
Mount Dora reports a bustling tourist season with hotels fully booked and cottage and apartment demand high. Residents offer to rent rooms in homes, while the Mount Dora Tourist Club grows, and activities from bowling to dances fill local venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Card Club
Donnelly Park
New Princess Theater
Yacht Club
Donnelly Stadium
Villa Dora
Council Votes to Buy Education Hall Interest
The Chambers of Commerce and city council approved purchasing Cha Edgerton’s share in Education Hall for 1043.89 dollars with 43.89 cash and the remainder due in one year. The mayor and town clerk were authorized to carry out the sale terms. The meeting also covered power rate changes and requests for highway funding relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cha Edgerton
Thomas Cook
Cooley
Chambers Commerce
A. C. Quixley
Sylvan Shores
Alfred Rehbaum
Dof
Clermont
Clermon
Clement
Mount Dora
of Live Oak
Sherman
Aged Woman Hurt in Donnelly and Tavares Crash
An 87 year old woman suffered severe facial injuries and a broken nose when a small touring car driven by W E Duren of Welldorf Florida failed to stop at the Donnelly Street and Tavares Road intersection. The car collided with a sedan driven by Ben Siegel of Mount , turning the smaller vehicle. Duren and another occupant were uninjured. the woman was taken to Dr C L Callahan's office for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnelly Street
Tavares Road
W. E. Dursen
Welldorf
Fla
Donnelly Stte
Ben Siegel
Mount
Also Mentioned on This Page
Home Economics Department
T. H. Cooley
Leslie G. Mulzer
America
Mulzer
Orlando
Col. Sanborn
Kiwanis Meet
W. D. Ingersoll
Education Hall
City
Edgerton
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