11 Feb 1926
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1926
Page
1
Mount Dora prepares for a big presence at the Orlando fair next Wednesday. Under George W. Malone’s direction, residents urged to transport companions, decorate cars with banners, and join a coordinated 8 AM assembly on Fifth Avenue and Donnelly Street.
Alfred C. Banks died at his Clayton street home after an extended illness. A longtime Dixie Highway Garage worker, he retired about two years ago. Born in Mount Kisco New York he moved to Florida in 1920 and settled in Mount Dora in 1922. Survived by widow and two daughters Harriet and Violet both of Mount Dora. Funeral at his residence Tuesday 3 PM conducted by Rev. Dr. Vincent and Dr. Spencer. Interment Forrest Cemetery.
Dr. Dickson reported extensive dredging needs on Haines Creek after a Tuesday survey. Telegrams went to Colonel Gilbert Youngberg and Mallory and Sell detailing dredge routes from Stark’s Ferry to Leesburg and the plan to start Oldsbrook with twelve men on Wednesday.
Mount Dora Tourist Club in Florida presents varied weekly programs to foster sociability. Last Friday featured minutes, reports, readings, organ and vocal numbers by Mrs. Slocum and Miss Davis, recitations by Mr. D. T. Tees of Montreal, instrumental pieces, and an upbeat finale. Secretary Franklin Wood announced next week’s program.
The Mount Dora Hotel has been sold to an external syndicate from another city. It is expected the property will be enlarged.
At Mrs George Malone's home last Friday a six table bridge luncheon honored Mrs Theodore Wallacher. Prizes included a cut glass vase for Miss Lavonne Ladue, a brass sandwich tray for Mrs David Johnson of Eustis, a yarn cage for Mrs Edward Jaques, and green pottery for Mrs Wallacher. Attendees listed include Mrs 3 M Millard, Mrs Lewis Andregg, Mrs Ted Wallacher, Mrs Lewis Klatt, Mrs Fred McDowell, Mrs Edward Stokes, Mrs Harry Venn, Mrs Harry Backus, Mrs Owen Conner, Mrs Leventhal, Miss Ayres, Miss Margaret Fowler, Miss Lavonne La Due, Miss Dorothy Conner of Mount Dora, Mrs David Johnson, Mrs Cochran, Mrs William Quayle, Mrs Jones, Mrs Ralph Baker, Miss Olive Smith and Miss Price.
Mount Dora Topic announces the Princess Dora contest with voting closing Friday at 6 PM. Ballots cut from the paper count once and voters may vote repeatedly, with results announced after judges tally. Princess Dora travels by Mount Dora Yacht Club craft to Eustis for Mardi Gras festivities.
A Friday night meeting on the water supply drew many residents. Engineer Craig and State Board of Health's Mr. Filby explained acute conditions and fire risks. Speakers included Mr. Schumaker and Councilman Heim. Mr. Truskett's motion to leave the matter to the council passed unanimously.
The program lists conductor John Polak leading a Thursday band concert. Selections include Travelers by King, an overture Maritant by Wallace, waltzes, Mlle Modiste by Galap, Mejectic by King, Verdi’s Il Trovatore selection by Hayes, a trumpet duet Ben Bolt by Kneas, Silver Threads Among the Gold, On High by Hayes, and La Trigane Hungarian Mazurka.
Nearly two hundred people attended the Grandview Hotel banquet for Mount Dora Kiwanis Charter Night. Delegations from Eustis Paginas Tavares Clermont and Orlando plus local members filled the dining room decorated with blue and gold. Speakers included Clyde Hunnewell G W Sherman Dr R Edwards and T Jeff Bailey. The charter was officially presented by Lieutenant Governor Cheney with the Kiwanis motto We Build highlighted.
The Lake County real estate surge is highlighted by 1924 filings of about 5 000 transactions rising to 12 000 to 13 000 in 1925. By February 6 this year 1 823 legal papers related to real estate had been filed. Clerk Smyth staffs eighteen clerks and praises the system as efficient and courteous with many transfers daily.
A surprise house warming for Dr and Mrs Williams drew about fifty friends last Wednesday. The party gathered at Councilman C. C. Dooley’s home and escorted the couple to their Fifth Avenue residence. Guests delivered mystery packages that furnished a sumptuous repast with sandwiches cake ice cream and coffee. Rev J H Elder presented a gift basket from friends and the hosts hosted a late, festive evening.
Secretary John Gordon of the Chamber of Commerce hosted Henry E. Ely of Cedar Rapids Iowa. Ely a prominent developer and planning expert spoke last Friday at the Noonda Club sharing ideas for Mount Dora that could benefit its future development.
Mose Lamont of Beacon New York Dutchess County treasurer spent the weekend as guest of the Topic publisher and editor. He has large interests in Fort Lauderdale and was en route home from that city. He praised the surroundings and plans another visit.
Guests plan a Valentine Party at the Villa Dora Hotel next Saturday night. The report notes a pleasant time last Saturday night with cards and socializing among attendees.
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