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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1928
Page
4
A reader praises a Tampa Tribune citrus article and urges Florida to shift political support toward the Republican column. He argues this would advance state prosperity, calling out Democratic inertia and the need for business-focused governance.
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce hosted more than fifty motorcade guests from Orange City at the Grand View hotel. Mayor D. C. Sherman and Secretary Frank H. Heath welcomed the visitors, who then heard about Chamber operations and local civic work. The group toured Donnelly Park and departed at 8 p.m. on their return trip.
The Dora Canal linking Lakes Dora and Eustis yields a vast junk haul as dredging chief C. C. Salisbury fights sand bars and low water. Automobiles casings bed springs a desk phone outfit railroad iron spikes ties bridge timbers and cement pieces are among items removed. Dredging will take months to restore navigable depth.
Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. morning worship and sermon at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. No evening sermon. All join at the Tent for Evangelist Smith at 7:30. Wednesday service withdrawn due to Tent meeting. Public invited to attend any or all services.
D B Spencer leads Sunday services at 10 o clock Bible School. Adults study with Dr Clapp, men with Dr Mitchell, and youth with Anderson and Rosebrough. Spencer speaks at 11 about The Gospel as a Disturbing Agency. no midweek service during the tent meetings.
The First Methodist Church drew a full crowd as Dr. B M Tipple spoke on National Prohibition. He argued the 18th Amendment was a deliberate act after decades of agitation and touted benefits despite imperfect enforcement. He announced a March 5 forum on Fascist Italy and noted his Italy residency lends factual insight. Special music by the Girls Vested Choir accompanied the service.
Court actions listed on February 7 to February 9 include John Wehr versus J W Ruggles with damages of 6000 dollars handled by attorney B W Wait, Clermont Finance Corp versus B W Aldrich with damages of 3000 dollars, represented by T C Cork, and Pan American Petroleum Corp versus C F McQuaig et al with damages of 900 dollars, represented by W M Simmons.
A list of individuals charged with offenses on Feb dates with fines and costs. Names include Sarah Johnson Earl Steel R F Skelton J H De Loach Tom Allen Tobe Reese Raymond McKinney Robert Worthy Sam Butler L B Pfiefer and O C Mathews. offenses cover profanity bad checks gambling reckless driving and liquor related violations with varying fines and paid status.
The notices record marriages of George E. Morse and Lucy T. Henderson on January 8, Arthur Pritchard and Dorothy Crumpton on January 5, W. C. Baker and Marie Smith on January 6, and Wilbur Dabney and Dannie Mae Chandler on January 7.
In Thursday games Jesse Dooley leads the Scout league after his officers squad beat Samuel Simpson in three by extra rounds. Ben Heath holds second after taking two of three from MacMurray. In Flapper Volleyball Georgia Kirby tops the standings after a triple win over Jewel Boydston, with Frances Brown close behind after two wins from Effie Javens. Thelma Helms also closed on Javens and Renshaw, two games out of first. Next week features series matchups including Helms Brown and Boydston Kirby and Javens Renshaw, while Heath faces Dooley and Simpson plays MacMurray.
The county docket lists multiple arrests on Feb 4 to Feb 7 led by officials J. H. De Loach J. C. W. Fenton J. B. Kline C. W. Cooper and G. R. Johns. Margaret Blur and Edna Tuten face indecent language charges. many individuals are cited for gambling liquor possession bad checks reckless driving and search warrants.
A list of civil actions and court entries shows cases in Lake County and surrounding courts with filing dates in February. Names include O M Coston, R H Bryson, A G Brown, D S Knight, McClanahan, Joe Ludwick, Georgean Erck, J E Roberts, Jemima Green, J F Green, Chas Sterrett, H P Carpenter, L C Stokley, L B Shays, Evans Bauer, G C Elson. Proceedings cited are Lake County Court, Lake County Judge's Court, Duval County Court, and Marion County Court.
Case items include C F Wahlberg vs William E Strong to quiet title with Duncan Hamlin and Chas Sterrett. Chas Sterrett versus H P Carpenter accounting. H N Urquhart against Educational Board of the Southern Baptist Convention in foreclosure. Attorneys Buie Hippler listed.
Ocoee high school boys edged Mount Dora 14 to 13 in a Donnelly Park double bill as Mount Dora led 10 to 4 at start. Ocoee tied the game early in the second half and the finish was a scramble with Mt Dora pulling within one before time ran out. The Mount Dora girls lost 14 to 8 while substitutes held firm against a strong visiting squad. Spectators noted the Ocoee coach smoking from the bench, prompting a call for action from authorities as a winter assembly near Umatilla continues through February 26.
Classified notice offers a room for rent with or without meals in a real home. No other boarders. 416 Highland St Mt Dora. Also eight houses for rent in good locations with water lights and conveniences. Close in garage with each. Write P O Box 118 for details.
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