Brilliant man of affairs to speak at Forum at Community Hall
iH Rowell will address the Forum at Community Hall next Monday, discussing Pacific relations and Bolshevist Russia. Mrs Bertha K Landes of Seattle, a former city official and reformer, also spoke about municipal leadership and public service at Mount Dora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowell
Bn Elvis
Fresno Repub
United States
Far East
Rape
Russia
Orient
Inof
Pacific Relations
China
Japan
Pacific
Bertha K. Landes
Seattle
Mount Dora
Federation of Oman
The
Coun
New York
Attle
Landes
Regatta Plans February Showdown At Mount Dora
Commodore Charles Edgerton names Regatta Committee chairman Elmer Johnson of the yacht club, famed as Sparrow skipper. Elmer predicts a record fleet and world marks on the new Lake Dora course with races for Sparrow Miss Ricco Miss Westchester Miss California and other renowned boats plus cruisers runabouts and outboards in professional and amateur classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Edgerton
Elmer Johnson
Yacht Club
Sparrow
Mount Dora
Johnson
Lake Dora
California
Dick Laynes
Ralph Snoddy
Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association
Florida
Ricco
Westchester
Advertising Copy Deadlines at Popic Office
Advertisers must submit or modify copy for weekly ads by noon each Wednesday to ensure Friday morning publication. The note emphasizes timely delivery to keep the Topic in readers hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popic
Popular Yacht Club Card Parties Draw Winter Locals
The Mount Dora Yacht Club hosts its weekly Bridge and 500 Party this Saturday with Ladies Committee members Mrs. W L Patter son, Mrs. L R Heim, and Mrs. E L Belshe in charge. Play starts 2 30, refreshments 4 15, twelve tables last week and many more expected. nearby races, including a Free for All Fishermen event, will add to the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Yacht Club
W. L. Patterson
L. R. Heim
E. L. Belshe
Mount Dora Hotel Welcomes Parker Howards and Family
Among new arrivals at the Mount Dora Hotel are Mr and Mrs Parker Howard and daughters Selma and Minnie of Watkins Glen New York. They say they are thrilled with the improvements since their visit here. They have been in two towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Hotel
Parker Howard
Selma
Minnie
Watkins Glen
New York
Mount Dora Chamber Revives Downtown Office Amid Changes
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce reboots with new leadership and a temporary headquarters at 117 West Fifth Avenue in the First National Bank building. Frank Heath remains secretary and publicity chief as he prepares to leave for Marquette Michigan on April first. A three member revitalization committee from the Chamber and three business leaders from the Tourist Club will oversee operations and a reduced membership fee aims to boost active participation.
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West
Fifth Avenue
First National Bank
James Simpson
Frank Heath
Himo
Marquette
Michigan
Chamber of Commerce
Heath Big
Coolidge Reflects On Taft's Health and Hughes Rise
Former President Calvin Coolidge, wintering in the area, reacts to Chief Justice Taft's resignation. He notes years of Taft's declining health but praises Taft's courage and honors Hughes as a worthy successor to keep the Supreme Court's high standards and public welfare intact.
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Calvin Coollidge
United States
Taft
Supreme Court of the
Mr. Coolidge
The
Charles Evans Hughes
Visitor Questions High Electric Rates at Mount Dora
Winter visitor C. B. Squires complained of high electricity rates during his stay in Mount Dora. He arrived with a swollen eye and a chill, asking why local rates are higher than in other places he has visited. The piece notes residents endure these high rates for many months.
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C. B. Squires
Mount Dora
Lengthy Seastont Council Meeting Reviews January Minutes
Council held a lengthy session with Mayor Lackey and Clerk Johnson presiding. Ferris French Hackworth Morley and Spencer attended. Rehbaum was absent. Citizens and winter residents with property spoke in favor of publicity funding. no action was taken. Communications noted danger at Clayton and Liberty street crossing and were referred to the Street Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferris
French
Hackworth
Morley
Spencer
Lackey
Johnson
Rehbaum
Clayton
Liberty Streets
Lake County Press Club Meets for Groundhog Day Supper
The Lake County Press Association held its February monthly supper in Leesburg at the Commercial office to honor Groundhog Day and a late birthday for Gilbert Leach. Hosts were Mr. Leach and Mrs. Leach with office staff assisting. attendees included publishers from Eustis, Clermont, Mount Dora, and Tavares. A cafeteria style meal featured ground hog pilan. After eating, the group adjourned to Tomac Golf Links.
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Lake County Press Association
Gilbert Leach
Leesburg
Leach
Commercial
L. M. Johnson
Ivy Clough Johnson
Brewster
Eustis Lake
John Lochner
Florida
Don Lochner
Clermont Press
George Budlong
Ralph Gore
Lake County
Tavares
George C. Keller
Mount Dora
Tomac Golf Links
President Hoover May Visit Mount Dora This Month
Mount Dora hosts reports that President Herbert Hoover may visit the town later this month. No official confirmation exists, but plans suggest Hoover will spend several days to a week visiting former President Calvin Coolidge, who plans to stay in Mount Dora into March. The Coolidge family wintered there, and the Hoovers’ arrival would add national prominence to the city.
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Mount. Bera
Calvin Cololidge
America
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Coolidge
Mount Dora
Hoovers
Eustis Editor Narrowly Escapes Injury
M. E. Brewster editor of the Eustis Lake Region escaped serious injury Tuesday night when his car plunged from the Highland avenue bridge over the railroad tracks. A passerby clinging from a Public Service pole helped right the vehicle as it struck. Brewster was only slightly hurt and continued home after the wrecker cleared the scene.
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M. E. Brewster
Eustis Lake Region
Highland Avenue
Orlando
Guy Whro
Eustis
Arrivals at Grand View Fill Early Rooms
The Grand View reports rapid occupancy with few rooms left this week. Notable arrivals include Mr and Mrs Cola S Peck of St Petersburg John H Perry of Rochester NY J J Bindrink of Centerville MD Mr and Mrs E S Hyde of Brooklyn NY W W and R Williams of Raleigh NC Mrs Bertha K Landes of Seattle WA Mr N A e Fair Lawn NJ and Mr DieJony of Madison NJ.
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Grandview
Grand View
Cola S. Peck
St. Petersburg
John H. Perry
Rochester
N. Y
J. J. Bindrink
Centerville
E. S. Hyde
Brooklyn
W. W
R. §. Williams
Raleigh
N. C
Bertha K. Landes
Seattle
Washington
N. A. E Fair
Lawn
N. J
DieJony
Madison
N. Ai
Frank Heath To Leave April Ist
Frank Heath announced he will leave his Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce post on April 1st. The Marquette board of directors elected him unanimously to head the new office. President Philip B. Spear will visit Mount Dora to discuss plans for a vigorous push to promote northern Michigan tourism featuring Marquette as a top destination. Heath indicated this summer return to the north after considering several offers, with no immediate replacement named. He will guide the chamber program until departure and continue overseeing the recreational department and yacht club activities.
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Marquette
Heath
Philip B. Spear
Marquette Chamber
Mount Dora
Michigan
Commissioners Endorse Igon For Secretary Of State
The board endorses William M. Igon for Secretary of State. Igon, appointed by Governor Carlton after H. Clay Crawford's death, seeks the remaining term in the November election and has long led Lake County civic and political efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle E. Carlton
William M. Igon
H. Clay Crawford
Igon
Lake County
Florida
Motor Boat Races Planned by Mount Dora Yacht Club
The Mount Dora Yacht Club Regatta Committee announced first of several local races set for Saturday at 3 PM. Events include a Relay Race Bang and Go Back and A Fisherman’s Race for boats with Outboard motors. Entrants should contact Rear Commodore O M Simpson at The Lakes and Hills Realty Company on Fifth Avenue.
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Mount Dora
O. M. Simpson
the Lakes and Hills Realty Company
Fifth Avenue
Timely Debate At Tourist Club Meet
The Tourist Club hosts a debate at Community Hall led by Professor Roseborough. Mount Dora High School faces Leesburg on installment buying with Mount Dora also debating Eustis High School at Eustis. Stetson Glee Club performs, promising a large audience and continued state-wide debates to crown Florida’s champion high school team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseborough
Mount Dora High School
Leesburg
William Victor
Carroll Carr
Marie Slack
Mount Dora
Eustis High School
Eustis
Abby Simpson
Dean Pinkston
Shirley Schoenenberger
Florida
General Extension Division
University of Florida
Nana Taylor
Stetson Glee Club
College Glee Club
Winners at Baby Golf Contest at Baby Golf Links
Mrs. Frank Heath won the prize offered by Mr. Lackey the jeweler in the contest closing Saturday on the Baby Golf Links. Marion Cornwall captured the Mount Dora Hardware Company prize for men in the Ring Tournament with a 29. William Wicker shot 31 to take the second prize.
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Frank Heath
Lackey
Marion Cornwall
Mount Dora
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Ih. Rowell
Commerce Chamber
Messrs White, Edgerton and Graves
Messrs Ames Simpso
Fred Thompson
Cate
Calvin Coolidge
Lake County Press
Weather Report
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