18 Feb 1926
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1926
Page
1
A large Mount Dora contingent traveled Wednesday to the Orlando fair with twenty banners and badges reading I’m from Mount Dora Let’s get acquainted. The group toured Orlando, visited the fairground, and the Mount Dora booth attracted hundreds. The Topic promises a full next week account.
Mount Dora speed boats prepare for wide advertising as they enter Eustis and West Palm Beach events under the Florida Power Boat Association. The Elgin Watch Company will award a cup for the 151 class, with a Mount Dora starter likely. Next stops include Lakeland Sanford and Tampa events, as crews seek record runs.
Mount Dora Kiwanis Club held a luncheon at the Grandview Hotel with S. Binker leading entertainment. He discussed city sign placements at five points, praised as well done, and Sanford guests including Thomas Higgins, Lloyd Graham, and Lane attended as president.
Mr Evans of Kansas wintering in Mount Dora landed a big bass weighing eight pounds. He caught it on one bait while fishing on Lake Dora.
The Mount Dora Kiwanis Club president Tallmadge is described as a tall imposing editor ready to curb unruly behavior among club members and visitors alike. The portrait emphasizes his height, weight, and firm stance.
A large forum audience heard a speech by Mlle Clement praising the Locarno Agreements as a milestone in postwar diplomacy. The talk reviewed France Germany relations and the fate of new European states and noted Briand’s role and the treaties’ aim of world court arbitration.
A cheerful Valentine gathering occurred at Villa Dora on Saturday evening with guests and friends. The decor featured red streamers valentines and pine boughs while Mrs. Marentette and Mrs. Slo cum provided songs and readings. Cupid presented a basket of Valentines to the management and prize winners were announced for various bridges and consolation categories.
Mount Dora residents gathered at the Mount Dora Sales Company rooms last week to discuss forming a crack-a jack baseball team. The meeting drew good attendance and strong spirit as officials considered rejoining the Lake Orange League with Solera and Cooley among likely organizers.
Milford editor notes Mount Dora resident Robert Perkins, 11, a fourth grader, was awarded a Life Saving Medal by the Connecticut Humane Society. He saved Kathleen Dermott from drowning near the Milford Yacht Club last August by reaching for a tire and guiding the girl to shore.
Eustis prepares a grand Mardi Gras on February 22 with floats from city firms real estate and industries. Decorators from Miami and Tampa are arranging displays as crowds await a morning parade starting 10 00 A M featuring doll carts baby carriages and decorated vehicles plus a Band concert at Bay and Magnolia.
Mr and Mrs Frank Griffiths of 419 Donnelly Avenue entertained Friday evening with a Valentine party. The home was decorated in red and white with flowers and six tables of 5000 for play. Mrs H Overheiser won first prize, Mr Cronwalt won high score for men, and Mrs Watts took the consolation prize. Refreshments included sandwiches fruit salad and cake.
Dr William Peet, longtime missionary of the American Board at Constantinople, Turkey, will give an address at the Congregational church Sunday evening February 21. The event is under the auspices of the Ladies Aid and Missionary Society.
Dr Milner delivered a Lincoln lecture at the Congregational church last Sunday evening. He contrasted Lincoln with Napoleon, tracing Lincoln’s rise from humble beginnings to presidency and Civil War leadership. The talk cited Watterson Morley Lloyd George and Charmwood, and noted Lincoln’s mother and Bible influenced his life and speeches.
Crowning ceremonies mark Princess Dora’s coronation as Mount Dora’s Mardi Gras representative. A parade plan includes Chamber of Commerce attendees, car and boat escorts to Donnelly Park and the yacht for a trip to Eustis. Florence Heim won the princess vote with 317 votes among many contenders.
Dr. R. W. Dickson chairman of Mount Dora's waterway committee and Junior U. S. Engineer Herbertson inspected Haines Creek where the channel is being opened for navigation. They toured in Dr. Dickson's boat the Hobo and expressed satisfaction with progress and anticipated completion with government aid secured.
Mr D C Sherman entertained guests from the north now living in Florida. With E V Cartledge he gave them a drive around the Golden Triangle before dining at the Grandview Hotel. The visitors included Mr and Mrs Walter Mosher of Tampa formerly Poultney Vermont Mr and Mrs Walter Smith of St Petersburg also Fair Haven Vermont Mr and Mrs George Gifford of Poultney Vermont now in Tampa Mr and Mrs Guy Hulett and E V Cartledge of this city.
F S Varney of Mount Dora earned praise for promoting Mount Dora poultry at the South Florida Fair in Tampa. He won the Florida Grower trophy for the best Florida owned pen of chickens, entering eight pens. The top Florida raised pens were Black Minorcas with four hens and a cock.
The Pressing Club here has changed hands with new owners to take possession on March 1. Guy Cale and D A Clark of Huntington WV acquire the business through the S Binker agency. They are described as energetic and expected to be valued additions to the city’s business scene.
A newspaper page highlights the Lincoln name and presents Carl Sandburg's Lincoln from the press, praising the biography highly. The piece emphasizes the historical figure and the literary work's significance.
Announcement of a vocal music hour by the Tourist Quartette at Hotel Villa Dora on Saturday evening at 8. The subscription is .75 cents. The group is described as a high class quartet promising harmony and refined singing for lovers of vocal music.
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