Lake County Citrus Dominates Florida Fair Exhibits
Lake County repeats as top citrus exhibitor at the Florida Fair in Manatee county winning high scores in citrus and vegetables. Top varieties include King orange Parson Brown and Lue Gim Gong with multiple firsts and seconds. overall Lake County earns the second largest total of awards and a cash value in the several hundreds. The county’s exhibit features preserved fruits dairy products and manufactured goods, with notable ribbons across many fruit varieties and the best citrus exhibit by an individual awarded first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Manatee
DeSoto
Lake
Tampa
Tno County
Lake County
Polk County
DeSoto County
Highlands County
Valencia
Cunningham Sweet
McCarthy
Florida Common
Duncan
Walters
Conners Prolific
Thompson
Foster Ping
Conners
Special Numbers at M. E. Evening Worship Service
Miss Gertrude J. Russum of Philadelphia will read selections at the Methodist church service. She is a world traveler and former National College of Philadelphia and Emerson School of Oratory alumna with extensive teaching and religious work experience. Ethel Wyatt will sing and the Rev Perry B will speak on The Place of an in Religious Experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude J. Russum
Philadelphia
Methodist Church
Miss Russum
National College of the of Philadelphia
Emerson School of Orratory
Boston
Europe
America
All Florida Committee forms with Thos Cooley as chairman
Thos H Cooley has been appointed chairman for the Golden Triangle segment of the All Florida Committee. The group aims to raise Florida’s national profile by coordinating five steps to showcase the state’s advantages. Local chairmen will be selected in Umatilla and Tavares to pursue wider advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Cooley
ALL
Florida
Thos. H. Cooley
Golden Triangle
Ate
Arge
Ida
Umatilla
Tavares
Birth of Margaret Lou Nutter to Edward E. Nutter
Mr and Mrs Edward E Nutter announce the birth of a daughter on Tuesday February 5 at 430 am weighing seven pounds and a half. Mother and baby are reported well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Lou
Bowling Notes From Mount Dora Club Events
The Villa Dora Hotel hosts an introductory bowling afternoon with Bryant and Thomas as skips. Bryant’s team wins after 18 ends. A January 31 tournament at Mount Dora sees DeLand lose 61 to 67, with Powell Eckis Thomas and Sprague highlighted. February 4 brings Orlando teams Walls and Mackay, Mount Dora wins 43 to 15. February 7 sets a Daytona tournament with 1:30 play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa Dora
Bryant
Thomas
Mount Dora
Sprague
Whitten
Daytona
Musical Comedy And Leading Plays At Local Theatre
Mount Dora Theatre continues hits with Music in the Air starring Glérida Swanson and John Boles. Next schedule includes Straight from the Heart with Mary Astor, Roger Pryor, Marie Galante with Ketti Gallian, Crimson Romance with Sam Maritza and Ben Lyon, and future bookings like The Captain Hates the Sea and Mystery of Edwin Drood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Jerome Kern
Oscar Hammerstein
Roger Pryor
Fox Film
Ketti Gallian
Marie Galante
Spencer Tracy
Miss Gallian
Sam Maritza
Ben Lyon
Charles Dickens
Edwin Drood
Margaret Sullavan
Robert Montgomery
Garbo
Charlie Chan
Paris
Barretts
Wimpole St
Shirley Temple
Mount Dora Community Census Survey Initiated by Local Groups
A census project by the Tourist Club, Chamber of Commerce, and city churches seeks detailed resident information including names, addresses, residence status, employment, church affiliations, and family details. The effort began at the Tourist Club and will continue in church venues with canvassers meeting at the Methodist church for instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Methodist Church
Sage of Three Rivers Predicts Telegraph Photo Breakthrough
The Sage of Three Rivers claims telegraph image transmission is perfected and jokes that any sagging wire might bear a picture of Kate Smith, reflecting a playful newspaper tone about new tech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sage
Three Rivers
Kate Smith
Real Estate Boom With Multiple Purchases Reported
Several real estate deals completed including Mrs. Irving Short of Cleveland Ohio buying the Jacques house on Grandview Terrace. Lach Parkhurst acquires the A. W. Watson house on Clayton Street not likely to occupy this winter. Trey Hulett’s two story apartment on Seventh Avenue sold for renovation into a first class two family building. Two acres at the south end of town sold to J. N. Thomas of Orlando for a Sinclair Oil Station. All sales are from A. C. Quixley Realty Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Short
Fieveland
Ohio
Jaques
Grandview Terrace
Lach Parkhurst
A. W. Watson
Clayton Street
Seventh Avenue
Community Church
Trey Hulett
One Avenue
L.G. la
J. N. Thomas
Orlando
Sinclair
Beautiful New Home Building Overlooks Lake Dora
Mr Maglathlin began constructing a large residence overlooking Lake Dora on a parcel adjoining Sylvan Shores between the old Tavares Road and the lake. He plans completion this season. The property, once owned by Charles Edgerton, was sold through Lakes and Hills Realty Company.
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Singshin
Notable Guests at Lakeside Inn Highlight West and East Figures
Ex Governor George White of Marietta Ohio and Morris Ackerman famed Scripps Howard sports writer visit Mount Dora for impressions. Managers Edwin Fitzgerald and Harry Norris enjoy golf at Lake County Country Club with other prominent guests and a Lakeside Inn concert by the Lakeside Trio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George White
Marietta
Ohio
Morris Ackerman
Scripps-Howard Newspapers
Mount Dora
Edwin Fitzgerald
Carolina Hotel
Harry Norris
Holly Inn
Pinehurst
N. C
Lakeside
Lake County Country Club
Julian H. Walter
Summit
N. J
Charles B. Sylvester
Miss Sylvester
Portland
Maine
Webb
Tangerine
George H. Anderson
Charles Bennett
William Rutter
Fred W. Wentworth
C. F. Meyers
H. N. Farrington
H. J. Heywood
Albert Oakley
James McDonald
Heywood
Farrington
Dr. Brodie Speaks at Winter Park Forum on Jeremiah Visit
Dr. A. M. Brodie of Mount Dora was the Monday night speaker at the Winter Park Community Forum. His topic was Jeremiah's Visit to Old Ireland presented at the Congregational church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Brodie
Mount Dora
Winter Park
Congregational Church
Jeremiah
Old Ireland
Boy Scout Week Services at Mount Dora Methodist Church
Scouts of Mount Dora observe Boy Scout Week with a Sunday evening service at the Methodist church. All uniformed Scouts are asked to wear their uniforms as part of the observance. The troop sponsors one of its major boys projects through the ice ?? cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Methodist Church
Ice Cae
Kiwanis Meeting Highlights Visit and Awards
Kiwanis members and guests heard talks on Kiwanis Objectives for 1935 and the Flying Squadron’s activities. Orlando delegation members attended with Roy Young and others. Dr. L. H. Oetjen and Harry Hunt also visited. An attendance prize was awarded, and George Malone and S. C. Peacock were elected to the club. January Kiwanis Honor Roll names were published. The Birthday cake presented by Community Building Equipment Committee ladies was praised as a fine centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adair
New York
Ti Club
Mount Dora
Nevi Degram
Roy Youn
E. W. Y. T. F. Davis, Jr
A. P
Yandree
Kiwanis
Orlando
Roy Young
Wallie
D. L. Smith
A. P. Michael
Favis, Jr
Don Evans
E. W . Yandree
L. H. Oetjen
Harry Hunt
Bos
Chef Story
George Ke’ Thomas mc Cooley
Gaston Edwards
George Malone
S. C. Peacock
Co. J. Brown
H. A. Clark
D. F. Crane
J. E. Fortner
H. W. Harlow
A. E. Hurlburt
Wm. J. Johnson
Geo. C. Keller
A. C. Quixley
Alfred Rehbaum
G. A. Richardson
M. W. Simpson
L. C. Smith
W. L. Story
A. J. Waltz
E. M. Wentworth
George J. White
Kiwanis International
Harold Coleman
Good Returns Hoped From President's Birthday Parties
Lake County events marking the President's birthday drew sizable crowds for infantile paralysis relief. At Lakeside Inn Mount Dora encores extended the program and expected proceeds between sixty and eighty dollars. Archie Hurlburt led the Lake County effort with Nancy Stuart Thomas Cooley and Mrs Keller in key roles. Carl Graves chaired the President’s Ball at Lake County Country Club for about 150 attendees. Elison Huffines and the Carolinians provided music as radio plans aired the President’s talk and Marine Band performances. Eustis Dinner Dance at Fountain Inn and Leesburg Cabaret parties followed with lively shows and added refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Lakeside Inn
Mount Dora
Archie Hurlburt
Nancy Stuart
Thomas H. Cooley
Keller
Carl Graves
Lake County Country Club
Elison Huffine
Henry L. Doherty
Marine Band
Eustis
Fountain Inn
Leesburg
Census canvass plan for Mount Dora volunteers
The Mount Dora census effort schedules volunteer canvassing for Sunday February 6. In the meantime adults or heads of families can visit the Chamber of Commerce office to fill census cards during the remainder of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Villa Dora Hosts Week of Socials and Golf Events
Guests at Villa Dora enjoyed a varied schedule including a bowling match led by R C Thomas of Patchogue and a golf tournament at Mount Plymouth Club. Teams featuring August Engelhard and Clarke Burrell competed as William Bryant’s New Haven squad overcame a ten point deficit to win 18 to 13. Prizes went to W W Chapman Low Gross and Arnold Lethen High Gross among others, with a lively community sing along led by Mrs. Jackson and finish with a hearty lunch at Mine Host Walter Dunz’s Country Club staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa Dora
En Don Ae
Thomas
August Engle
Hard
Br Rt
Conn
Dr. Mayo
Chicago
Ill
Arnold Lethen
William Chapman
Mount Vernon
N. Y
Wm. Bryant
New Haven
Clarke Burrell
New York City
W. W. Radcliffe
Shelton
Lowrie Childs
Manchester
Vermont
Carl Graves
Bryant Crew
Thomas Crew
Skip Thomas
August Engelhard
Mount Plymouth
Walter Dunz
Low Gross
W. W. Chapman
Low Net
Mr. Cornelius
Illinois
High Gross
Low. Potts
Ferdinand Smith
Mount Dora
Norwalk
Leo Fine
Haverhill
Mass
W. W. Patterson
Philadelphia
Albert Goddard
Lincoln
N. H
Ray Stillman
Milford
Mr. Grant
Mount Kisco
Clubbing a Husband presented by Methodist church ladies
The Ladies Aid will stage Edith F. A. Painton’s humorous three act comedy Clubbing a Husband in the Community Auditorium on Thursday night February 21 at 8:00. Cast includes Mrs New man Mrs A P Sidel Mrs Ashton and many others with Bridget and Belle in key roles. In Act III Bridget and Belle strike while Maud proves useful as the play elicits laughter and fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith F. A. A. Painton
Deson
Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church
Members Added to Tourist Club
Ahla Sparrell and Esther Sparrell join the Tourist Club alongside new members A. W. Andrews, Miss J Ashley, Miss Cornelia Ashley, Miss Ellen Russell, Joe Russell, Arthur C. Jenney, Mrs. Arthur C. Jenney, Alexander Shlikerman, Mrs. Alexander Shlikerman, Miss Edith Binnenger, Samuel M. Thompson, Mrs. Florence Wing and Mrs. Lulu Yocum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahla Sparrell
Esther Sparrell
A. W. Andrews
J. Agnes Ashley
Cornelia Ashley
Ellen Russell
Joe Russell
Arthur C. Jenney
Alexander Shlikerman
Edith Binnenger
Samuel M. Thompson
Florence Wing
Lulu Yocum Ood
Mount Dora Chamber Drives Membership Campaign
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce reports a near 150 member goal with signs of reaching 200 as two fundraising teams, Blues and Reds, tour the area. A semi centennial play by the Methodist church boosted community support, while new members from local businesses such as Colemans Bakery and Florida Telephone Corp join this week. Citizens are urged to enroll at the Chamber office or with team members to promote city progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
James Simpson
George Keller
Carl Graves
A. J. Waltz
H. W. Harlow
George Peabody
Reds
Alfred Rehbaum
Thomas H. Cooley
Jack Simpson
J. J. West
S. S. Sadler
W. G. Smith
George J. White
Coleman’s Bakery
W. F. Richard Edgerton
Plattenburg to Speak at Tourist Club Next Tuesday
Charles H. Plattenburg, editor and former town legislator, will address the Tourist Club on "The Machine Age" next Tuesday evening. Admission for nonmembers is 25 cents. The prior meeting featured "The Mystic Mardoni" and Mrs Mardoni with a magic display to a large crowd. The club reports 612 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Plattenburg
World Traveler
Mardoni
Coleman Bakery Adds New Slicer and Dough Mixer
Coleman Bakery new dough mixer and bread slicer raise quality. Mr. Coleman compares the mixer to a Cadillac vs an old Model T, noting improved texture and reliable ingredients behind its strong local reputation.
City Dads Honored By Bowling Club
The Lawn Bowling Club hosted Mount Dora civic leaders at a banquet in Lakeside Park with Morris Ackerman Outdoor editor Scripps Howard as guest of honor. Council members, Park Board, Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis officials attended and lauded the club for promoting sport and community cordiality. Ackerman spoke on Florida lakes and fishing and noted Lake County’s 1400 lakes while inviting a Sebring fishing trip for a visiting associate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawn Bowling Club
Lakeside Park
Morris Ackerman
Scripps-Howard
Evans
Rehbaum
Waltz
Jerne
Keller
Zee
Dickson
Park Board
George J. White
Thomas
Mr. Ackerman
Florida
Lake County
Mr. Lawrence
Sebring
Lawrence
Mount Dora
Council
White
Chamber of Commerce
Zell
A. J. Waltz
Boat Trip Along Lake Dora Offers Leisure and Fishing
A pleasure and fishing excursion aboard the power boat City of Mount Dora traveled through Lake Dora and Dora Canal into Lake Eustis, Dead River and Lake Griffin on Wednesday afternoon. Captain H. J. Wise and Captain A. H. Brinkman led the voyage with a meal served aboard as Port Brinkman and Sapper, paused at 5:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Lake Dora
Dora Canal
Lake Eustis
Dead River
Lake Griffin
O’c
Port Brinkman
Sapper
H. J. Wise
A. H. Brinkman
Srgeta
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Lake Co
Citrus
Florida Fair
M. E
Bowling News
Brodie
Winter Park Forum
BOY Scout Week
M.E. Church
Kiwanis News
Drama of Pioneers Happily Presented
Ella Mae Davis
St. Augustine
Perry B. James
Horatio Eitses
Rhoda Simpson
Dora Gates
Horatio
Robert McMurray
John McDonald
Dora Drawdy
Gladys Simpson
Dora
John
O. C. Martin
J. P. Donnelly
Donnelly
Princess Ola
Schonenberger
Edith Gates
Jeraldine Richardson
Apopka
Lile Quixley
Ocklawaha
Raymond Perkins
Gulley
Howard Simpson
B. McElvoy
S. .C. Peacock
Theo. Green
Bride
Martha Wells
Jesse W. Dooley
Katherine Killian
A. P. Sidel
Esther Wyatt
Wise Orchestra
Velma Nice
Whistler
The
Dixie Quartet
Mr. Sidel
Ferris
Butts
Bradner
Gudgeon
Sonny Malone
Louis Tremain
Raymond Perkins, Jr
Perkins
Lt. Perce
Florence G. Hanscom
Plattenburg
Bowling Club
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