Mount Dora Tourist Club Draws Immense Crowd
A packed Tabernacle in Mount Dora hosted an all artist program by the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce and Mount Dora Tourist Club. Doris and Harlow led a strong audience response with multiple acts including Alberta Brownson, F G Pitt, and Joe Martin. The event showcased local talent and strong community support for theater and arts development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Tabernacle
Mt. Dora
S. Rh. O
Doris
Harlow
Alberta Brownson
F. G. Pitt
Platt Spencer
Joseph Martin
Mary Catherine Parker
Annette Odell
Heath
State Chamber of Commerce
Dorothy Thomas
Joliet
Ill
Martin
Miss Parker
Chamber of Commerce
Rollins College troupe to perform three one act plays
The Tourist club announces an upcoming Friday evening program featuring the Rollins Players in three one act plays. They've previously staged in Winter Park and Lake Wales to strong audience response, with Lake Wales Highlander praising the troupe and inviting a return visit. The Little Theater Workshop of Rollins College began three years ago as a cornerstone of the college's drama scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothea Thorifias
Smith College
Rollins Players
Rollins Recreation Hall
Francis Gray
Carolina
Cremona
Francis Copee
Louise Saunders
Palm Beach
Rollins
Winter Park
Lake Wales
Sanford Debating Team Forfeits Local Round
In Florida high school debates the Sanford team forfeits its Friday night match against Mount Dora. Mount Dora will host the affirmative team while Montverde travels to debate Mount Dora's negative. District winners advance to Gainesville for the state championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Phillippines
of Florida
State
General Extension Division
University of Florida
Mount Dora
Sanford
John Tuttle
Max Moorhead
Doris Parker
Gainesville
Treadway Announces Candidacy for Lake County Assessor
Co B Treadway of Tavares enters the coming primaries as an assessor candidate. He has eight years as county commissioner and wide familiarity with valuation in Lake county. A Florida resident for many years, he is well and favorably known across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Treadway
Tavares
Treadway
Lake County
Florida
Mrs Eskil Anderson Returns to Rhode Island
Mrs. Eskil Anderson of Providence Rhode Island who visited Mr and Mrs Charles D Judson of Sorrento for several weeks has returned home. She came to Florida on medical advice and gained twelve pounds during her stay in Mount Dora where she praised the city and hoped to reside there. Her husband is a noted violinist in Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eskil Anderson
Providence
Charles. D. Judson
Sorrento
Rhode Island
Florida Motor Lines Sees Tourism Rise This Season
Florida Motor Lines reports a steady increase in tourist travel after a recent survey across the north and from its Florida operations. The outlook for this season shows more visitors than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Motor Lines
Mount Dora Week Brims With Events And Growth
Mount Dora hosts a busy week with sports at Donnelly park the Princess theater carnivals and cinema draws. A 75 person motorcade from Orange City partners with the Chamber of Commerce after a Grand View Hotel dinner. Builders expand homes and businesses report improving trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando A. C. L
Mount Dora
Princess Theater
Donnelly Park
Villa Dora
Yacht Club
Baker and Woodland Streets
Kiwanis
Chamber of Commerce
Orange City
Orange City Chamber of Commerce. A Dinner Banquet At the Grand View Hotel
Ocoee High School
Donnelly Park Arena
Grand View
Birds and democracy clash over Florida’s birds
A speaker warns Florida hosts about 850 bird species and an estimated 100 million birds in the state. The talk asks what should be done with the birds, noting past extinctions like the passenger pigeon and great auk, and argues Florida as a last refuge for some species while posing the question of killing birds for food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Birds and sport debated in Florida on hunting ethics
A Florida audience heard that hunting birds is unsustainable and unnecessary. The speaker argued two million turkeys could not be supplied and urged protecting birds, suggesting sanctuaries and education over killing. The Forum program announced Mrs. Helen D. Pidgeon replacing a speaker to discuss crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lappin
Helen D. Pidgeon
Clark University
Boston Society For the Care of Girls
Boston
War Department Commission
Girl’s Welfare Society
Worcester Court
Chelsea Court
Simmons College Training School For Public Service
International Association of Policewomen
Candidacy Announcement for Lake County Tax Assessor and Sheriff
A Lake County resident announces candidacy for Tax Assessor subject to the Democratic Primary on June 5 1928. The same notice also proclaims a bid for Sheriff of Lake County, pledging continued Democrat allegiance and service to protect property preserve peace and enforce laws ahead of the primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Co. B. Treadway
Also Mentioned on This Page
Italy
France
Sioux City
Iowa
Tribune
Florence
Mount Dora, Florida
Highland ,St. Mt. Dora
P. O
Morgan Brantley
East 8Th Ave
E. M. Phillips
Clermont
Fla
Topic
Simpson St
Fourth Ave
Box 381
C. C. Moorehead
Victor
Rehraum & Crane
Eustis
Fisher
Generete Motors
White Motor Co
Mount, Dora, Fla
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!