Mount Dora Topic Delivers Weekly Paper Prices and Names
Mount Dora Topic issued Fridays by Mount Dora Publishing Co with Edith Edeburn Keller as editor and Eugene L. Downs as plant superintendent. Subscription rates in advance: one year two dollars, six months one dollar, three months sixty cents, single copy five cents. Display ads 35 cents per inch, classified by word with a 25 cent minimum. Second class matter entry dated April 7, 1916.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Birthday Party Closer Reveals Reveler’s Sudden Spill
Gilbert Leach triggered a playful scene by spilling the beans just before his Monday night birthday celebration. The evening continued with lighthearted chatter and festive mood despite the incident.
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Gilbert Leach
Editor Brewster’s accident after Leesburg Ground Hog celebration
The text notes Editor Brewster’s accident occurred the night after Leesburg’s ground hog celebration, placing the incident in the Leesburg event timeline and suggesting a post festivity timeframe for the mishap.
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Brewster
Leesburg
Jost Golf Club Recovery Status Still Unconfirmed
The Topic notes several inquiries about the Jost Golf Club advertised last week but reports no confirmed recovery or findings to date. Local officials urged patience as searches continue.
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Jost Golf Club
Florida Press Progress and Handbill Ordinances
The editor notes improved newspaper quality after a five year gap and praises overall town development in Florida. The piece warns against littering from handbill distribution and cites Arcadia’s ordinance banning handbills in cars with fines or jail time, urging better advertising practices.
Praise for Weekly Paper from Adverting Authority
James O Shaughnessy praised weekly newspapers as the cornerstones of American journalism. He said the weekly in a small town talks to readers more intimately and confidently than any other medium. The tribute, from a leading advertising executive, honors country publishers facing tough conditions while highlighting the paper’s effectiveness for merchants and communities.
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James O’shaughnessy
American Association of Adverting Agencies
Boston
O’shaugnessy
America
Mount Dora Lawn Bowlers Attract Tourists To The Season
Publicity from within the state brings lawn bowlers and enthusiasts to Mount Dora for the season. Visitors from a neighboring county toured the town, rented accommodations, and plan to stay through winter. The Topic publishes resolutions endorsing William M. Igon for Secretary of State by the County Commissioners and the County Board of Public Instruction.
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Mount Dora
Board of County Commissioners
County Board of Public Instruction
William M. Igon
Florida
Mount Dora Publicity Chief Heath To Leave For North
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce retains Frank Heath as publicity director and recreation chief until his departure north. His AP and state press ties have brought extensive publicity, making Mount Dora the most talked of town of its size in the state and perhaps the country.
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Chamber of Commerce
Frank Heath
North
Mount Dora
Heath
Associated Press
Odd Snippets and a Shoutout to Florida Readers
A collage of quips and ads notes, praising Florida figures like William Edwards of Apopka and previewing the STATE PRESS SCRAP BOOK program on WFLA. It mentions local names, snippets about mouse traps, coffers, and community tributes, all framed as light local entertainment.
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WFLA
Clearwater
State Press
Florida Clipping Service
William Edwards
Apopka
Florida
Billy
Milwaukees Fire Response to Old Ford Burn Event
A battered Ford caught fire in downtown Milwaukee drawing an immediate response valued at about 300000 in firefighting gear and personnel. The scene drew three engines two trucks a water tower a fireboat insurance patrol chief cars and inspectors vehicles. Enduring wear and tear costs were cited by the fire chief.
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Milwaukee
Just In Passing by R. J. Holly
Column notes possible Florida rubber plant impact on street paving costs and bond ideas. Mentions Thomas Edison project and rubber streets, then shifts to local notices about license tags, car inspectors, and rising living costs with a satirical tone.
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Thomas Edison
Florida
Notice of Tax Deed Application for Lake County Parcel
E. E. Truskett holder of Tax Certificate 867 dated July 4 1927 has filed for tax deed on the NE% of Lot or tract 5 Sec 27 Tp 22 S R 26 E 10 acres in Lake County currently assessed to Mc Gann Reitz Heron. If not redeemed, tax deed will be issued February 11 1930. Witness and seal dated December 1 1.
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E. E. Truskett
Lake County
Florida
of. McGann, Reitz & Heron
Church services and events announced for Sunday
The notice lists Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 with Dr. Davis of Chicago presenting "Modern Miracles." Epworth League meets at 6:30, evening worship at 7:30, and mid week service Wednesday at 7:30. All are welcome, James H. Elder, pastor.
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Davis
Chicago
Epworth League
Wllcome
James H. Elder
Community Church Service Schedule and Activities
The Community Church news lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Roberta Widmer leads the February 9 study on Ways of Studying the Bible for the Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. A midweek service is set for 7:30 p.m. February 7 and Ladies Aid Society meets.
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D. B. Spencer
Christian Endeavor
Roberta Widmer
Ladies Aid Society
Baptist Tabernacle Sunday Services Announced
The Baptist Tabernacle schedules Sunday School at 9 45 a m and services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with the pastor preaching. B Y P U meets at 6 30 p m and a prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Pastor D P Montgomery invites the public to attend all services.
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D. P. Montgomery
First Church of Christ Scientist Eustis Schedule
Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue hosts Sunday services at 11 a m and Sunday school at 9 45 a m with a Wednesday testimonial meeting at 8 p m Reading room available Tuesday and Saturday afternoons 2 4 p m All are welcome plus a lighthearted aside about chorus girls Campbell soup and Bob Holly referenced in the fragmentary text.
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Corner Grove St
Lemon Avenue
New Books at Mount Dora Public Library
A partial list of new arrivals includes fiction titles such as Mother Mason Aldrich The Lantern in Her Hand Aldrich Roper's Row Deeping Blair's Attic Lincoln Homeplace Chapman Jalna De la Roche White Oaks of Jalna De la Roche By Soochow Waters Miln Satan as Lightning King Jim the Conqueror Kyne Fighting Caravans Grey and non fiction works Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge Life of Pasteur Edison the Man and his Work Lay Thoughts of a Dean The Story of My Life by Sir Harry Johnston Two Volumes of Operas by Krehbel Coming up the Road Bacheller.
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Mount Dora Public Library
Mother Mason
Aldrich
Roper’s Row
Deeping
Blair’s
Lincoln
Chapman
Jalna
de la Roche
White Oaks
Soochow Waters
Miln
Satan
Lightning
King
Jim the Conqueror
Kyne
Grey
Calvin Coolidge
Pasteur
Edison
Man
Dean
Sir Harry Johnston
Krehbél
Bacheller
Florida races gain official seal as counties seek more events
The article notes official sealing of races in Florida while counties seek more horse and dog races. Officers can refocus on the Eighteenth Amendment as the issue is deemed settled.
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Florida
Households Furniture For Sale by Private Appointment
Frank H Heath offers all household furniture for sale as he leaves Mount Dora for the north. Fletcher Crane valued the items and the seller prefers private sale to avoid packing and crating. Call for appointment to view and purchase.
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Mount Dora
North
Fletcher Crane
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