Wallace Carter Case Reversed by Supreme Court
Wallace A Carter and Leon M Wolfe were convicted in 1926 for aiding and abetting an armed robbery. The Supreme Court reversed the Circuit Court verdicts, freeing both defendants after attorney D M Buie argued the appeal. Wolfe and Carter had been linked to the Wesco Co payroll robbery in Mt Dora.
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D. M. Buie
Carter
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Lake County
Wallace A. Carter
Leon M. Wolfe
Wesco Co
Arthur Mann
Mann
Wolfe
Mt. Dora
Dunavant
Jacksonville
Buie
Atumey Suffore
Zewadski
Whitaker
Chattanooga
Tenn
Flapper Volleyball League Scores Report
Brown nets 11 points and Javens 15 in a Flapper Volleyball League match. Kirby scores 15 and 15 while Boydston adds 5 points, with 9 and 12 in other sets as the game concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Javens
Kirby
Boydston
Georgia Kirby Eheneerereeese
Frances Brown Weeteeeenene
Thelma Helms
Effie Javens
Pidgeon Praises Mount Dora Forum and Reception
Helen D. Pidgeon, speaker at the Monday night Forum, left a note praising the meeting and expressing delight at the beauty of Mount Dora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen D. Pidgeon
Forum
Mount Dora Scouts Earn First Class At Court Of Honor
Seven Mount Dora Scouts in the Central Florida council passed first class tests at the DeLand Court of Honor last week. The group included Benjamin Heath Oliver Pray Gould Sadler Buster Williams Jesse Dooley J D Mosteller and Donald Cartledge. Ted Wingle reached second class ranks and Bob Dickson earned two merit badges approaching Eagle. Scoutmaster T H Cooley praised the high ratings of the tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
DeLand
Central
T. H. Cooley
Court of Honor
Woman policewomen praised for crime prevention role
Miss Helen D. Pigeon, executive secretary of the International Association of Policewomen, spoke at Mt. Dora about the policewoman’s place in crime prevention. She described women handling cases involving children, runaway youths, sex offenders, and domestic issues, emphasizing trained social work skills and early intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen D. Pigeon
International Association of Policewomen
Mt. Dora
United States
Police Department
Mount Dora Heiress Chooses Local Work Over Detroit
Miss Mary Watson of Mount Dora inherits a Detroit fortune estimated at 25000 dollars after her father’s death. She remains as assistant secretary of the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce, continues guiding tourists, providing information, and promoting the town with dedication. Her ties to the Chamber and plans to stay are reaffirmed by Secretary Heath and local friends.
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Michigan
Mary Watson
Mount Dora
Watson
Detroit
Heath
Miss Watson
Chamber
Music at Villa Dora Show Spurs Local Talent in Mount Dora
On Sunday afternoon at Villa Dora local talent entertained guests with a program featuring Miss Helen Hubbel pianist Miss Affa Hubbel reader and Mr S Neilson pianist The community sang along between numbers and both Hubbel and Neilson delivered fine piano performances proving notable talent in Mount Dora.
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Villa Dora
Helen Hubbel
Affa Hubbel
S. Neilson
Hubbel
Mr. Neilson
Mount Dora
Joe Young Named Receiver for Bronson Bank
The Bronson bank named Joe Young as receiver by Comptroller Amos. A veteran banker with prior roles at First National Bank and Mount Dora Bank and Trust, Young enjoys strong depositor support and was praised for his experience and expected credit to depositors and the state banking department. Organizing a national bank at Williston is underway.
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Joe Young
Bronson
Amos
Young
Williston
Bronson Bank
First National Bank
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Dealers Secure Hudson Cars in Week
Co. C. Dooley, a leading auto dealer in Hudson and Essex cars, reports strong business in Mount Dora. In the last week he sold three custom built Hudsons. Winter resident Mrs. F. W. Eastman of Fond du Lac owns a landau sedan at Villa Dora, while Mrs. Roy Trimble bought a seven passenger sedan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. C. Dooley
Hudson and
Essex
Mount Dora
Fidelis Matron’s Class Sale At Quixley’s Lot
Members of the Fidelis Matron's Class of the Baptist Church announce a Saturday afternoon sale at the Quixley real estate office lot. Delicious home cooked foods will be offered and all donations are appreciated.
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Fidelis Matron
the Baptist Church
Quixley
Mount Dora Declares Half Holiday For Feb 22
The Retail Merchants bureau of the Chamber of Commerce announces a half holiday in Mount Dora on Wednesday February 22. Stores will stay open until 12 noon and close from 12 to 6. Drug stores will open at 6 and stay open all evening.
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Retail Merchants Bureau
The
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora
All Merchants
Mount Dora Art League Exhibit Shines Attracts Attention
The Mount Dora Art League reported its latest show was the best yet for articles, pictures, and attendance. Students and guests watched Mrs. W A Sheldon demonstrate hand loom weaving and discuss the works, while Miss Hubbel spoke on high school art development. The league plans color picture sets for study and discussion and invites all to hear Mr. and Mrs. Louis Alexander Neebs at the Congregational Church on February 16.
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Mount Dora Art League
W. A. Sheldon
Hubbel
Art League
Congregational Church
Mrs. Neebe
Chicago
Neebe
Florida
Honor Roll Grades 1–6 Inclusive List
The article lists the honor roll recipients by grade. First graders Grace Anderson to Joe Young Jr and Eleanor Minkley are named. second graders include John Cain Curtis Minkley Oscar Stephens and others. third grade names Annette Young Mary Louise Rehbaum Endora White Nina McCurley Emily Battle J M Green David Harvey Willie Kate Grantham Quilla Porter W R Bennette. fourth grade Filial Blanchard Lurling Green Mary Agnes Harding Flora Morley Byron Pierce Mary Elizabeth Simpson Mortimer McCown. fifth grade Barbara Blanchard Cecil Parker Frank Pooser Jean Smith Harriet Wise Roy Christopher. sixth grade Velma Dawson Violet Shaw Peggy Champ Mary Bob Treadwell Nelson Cain J D.
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Grace Anderson
Zera Dean
Stuart Sadler
Lilly Mae Beasley
Billy McCown
Joe Young, Jr
Eleanor Minkley
John Cain
Curtis Minkley
Oscar Stephens
William Turrentine
Theo Greene
Dorothy White
Natalie Spilky
Leta Brantley
Hilda Johnson
Lois Jerue
Hazel Edwards
Ina Norton
Annette Young
Mary Louise Rehbaum
Endora White
Nina McCurley
Emily Battle
J. M. Green
David
Brilliant Affair at the Mount Dora Yacht Club
Mount Dora plans a March 16 special election on lighting system sale to Florida Public Service Co. The city council approved the contract and a second resolution to submit the issue to voters. The St Valentine masquerade ball at the Yacht Club featured elaborate costumes, music by Rolling Rogues, and prizes for best outfits. Commodore Dickson led the Grand March with Edith Hunt. notable costumes included Ex Commodore Mallory as an explorer and Miss Thorne winning for most unique attire.
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Mount Dora
Florida Public Service Company
Mount Dora Yacht Club
Yacht Club
Valentine
R. W. Dickson
Alvord
Guy Colardo
Harry Lauder
Maude Shepard
Dorothy Smoak
Mallory
Margaret Fowler
Dora Made
Gertrude Thorne
Carl Graves
Miss Thorne
Margaret
Fowler
Commodore Dickson
Edith Hunt
Dickson
Commodore Mallory
Mrs. Mallory
Park Beautification and Community Card Party Fundraiser
Donnelly Park to gain a shuffleboard court and shelters this week with plans for further beautification if the fundraiser succeeds. Salvia and Dusty Miller to be planted in the east crescent to enhance the park’s appearance. A Mount Dora Yacht Club card party on February 21 aims to raise funds. tickets cost 50 cents and are sold locally or via Mrs. Zell. Merchants donate prizes while local residents and visitors, including Clarence Nelson of Chicago, attend social events and support the drive.
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Donnelly Park
Salvia
Dusty Miller
Mount Dora Yacht Club
Donnelly and
Fifth
Zell
Mount Dora
Bakeside Inn
Gables
Fred Gutelius
Montreal
Gutelius
Delaware and Hudson River Railway
Ray Gutelius
Halsey Kent
Kent House
Greenwich
Conn
John Foering
Union League Club
Philadelphia
Alice Davis
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Wallace Carter
Flapper Volleyball League
Baker and Woodly@rd Avenue
Smith
Iit
Evangelist Smith
Florida Outboard Racing Association
Palm Beach
St. Valentine’s
E. E. Truskett
Mrs Truskett
Clarence Nelson
Chicago, Ill
Mosteller
Donald Cartledge
Gertrude Porter
Mildred Snell
Evelyn Hammond
Frances Faulkner
Martha Wells
Katherine Williamson
Marjorie Loveless
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