Mt Dora and Eustis Kiwanis Clubs Hold Meeting
Mt Dora and Eustis Kiwanis clubs joined in a joint program in Eustis featuring speeches by Frank Weidman and Tom Johnson, music led by Barton Mumaw and Carl Graves, and entertainment by two English guests Muriel Taylor and Dorothy Barnett.
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Eustis
Golden Triangle
Tom Johnson
Frank Weidman
Mt. Dora
Harold Hippler
T. H. Cooley
Barton Mumaw
Carl Graves
Frank Heath
District Kiwanis Meet Set for March 7 in Central Florida
The Central Florida Kiwanis District plans a March 7 divisional gathering at the Fountain Inn with speakers Dr. John J. Tigert and Hon. Ben A. Meginniss. Twelve clubs from Inverness to Eustis will attend. Lake County clubs merge plans with the event led by lieutenant-governor C. Harold Hippler.
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Florida
Florida Kiwanis
Fountain Inn
John J. Tigert
University of Florida
Ben A. Meginniss
Kiwanis
C. Harold Hippler
Eustis
Central Florida
Lake County
Kiwanis Clubs
Hippler
Clermont Club
Inverness
Brooksville
Cocoa
Titusville
Kissimmee
Orlando
Sanford
Clermont
Tavares
Mount Dora
Leesburg
Trains On Time for Atlantic Coast Line
The Atlantic Coast Line reports passenger trains ran on time in January at 97.8 percent. Local agent P. W. Turrentine confirms the schedule adherence and punctual service.
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Atlantic Coast
P. W. Turrentine
Proclamation Urges Mount Dora to Support Eustis Birthday Event
Mayor D C Sherman asks Mount Dora businesses to close part of the day on Washingtons Birthday February 22 to attend and back Eustis celebration. He praises past efforts as a credit to Lake County and urges citizens and winter tourists to show neighborliness and promote attendance.
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Eustis
Washington
Mount Dora
Lake County
Water from Mount Dora well pumps into city mains
Mount Dora reports the inaugural discharge of water from a new deep well into city mains last Friday. The well drilled to 412 feet tapped an underground lake like source. test runs showed 725 gallons a minute with no drop in pressure. A 212000 gallon concrete reservoir accompanies the system. The Chamber of Commerce seeks residents with spare rooms to register for anticipated tourist arrivals in March.
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Mount Dora
Lake District WCTU Holds Tenth Annual Convention at Mount Dora
The Lake District of Florida Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at Mount Dora's Methodist church for an all day session on February 19. Presiding was Mrs. F. M. Matteson of Eustis, with speakers including Mrs. Pickard, Mayor Sherman, Rev. O. Sewell Palmer, and Dr. Curtis. Luncheon followed, then afternoon talks by Mrs. S. O. Ware and others on citizenship and women's government duties.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union of
Lake District of Florida
Methodist Church of
Mount Dora
F. M. Matteson
Eustis
Pickard
Sherman
O. Sewell Palmer
Tavares
Dr. Curtis
Orlando
S. O. Ware
Clermont
C. White
Charles Waller
Leesburg
E. ¢. Langston
Visitors Praise Mr Dora Section In Mount Dora Visit
Mr and Mrs Albert Huelsman of Fond du Lac Wisconsin called on Secretary Heath of the Chamber of Commerce during a layover between trains They praised Mount Dora saying the hills and lakes offer the most interesting view of their Florida trip They expect to be winter visitors for a month or two next season
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Albert Huelsman
Fond ‘du Lac
Wis
Mount Dora’s Busy Night Draws Large Local Attendance
Mount Dora showcases a busy entertainment slate with events from the Boy Scouts Father and Son banquet at the Methodist church to a Tourist club program drawing seven to eight hundred. A double high school basketball bill at Donnelly Park and a Mt. Dora theatre talking movie also drew crowds, while the Yacht club costume ball with the Orange Pickers attracted eighty masked participants and many spectators.
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Chamber of Commerce
Recreational Board
Yacht
Father and Son
Boy Scouts
Methodist Church
Baptist Tabernacle
Mount Dora
Umatilla
Donnelly Park Stadium
Mt. Dora Theatre
Orlando
Florida
Deland Tourist Club to Host Washington Birthday Program
The Deland Tourist club meets tomorrow night under Mrs. George Malone for a special Washington birthday program. Four of eight numbers will be performed by Deland club guests. Acts include a male quartet, a pantomime, a comic play, a blackface act, readings on Woman's Rights, and solos by Mrs. Strayer and Mrs. Rodenberry with performers from Orlando and Mount Dora.
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Washington
George Malone
Deland
Woman's Rights
Orlando
Mount Dora
Paul Johnson
Rodenberry
Local School Trustees To Be Named Tuesday
Election of trustees for School District No 16 Mount Dora will be held here next Tuesday. Polls will be at the town clerk’s office. E B Ferson Alfred Rehbaum and Dr Miller Wells named for ballot while J J West Mrs Morgan Brantley and Mrs Trigg Tuttle serve as clerk and inspectors. Tax levy of ten mills urged to continue for two years. Voters urged to turnout, as trustee selection affects local schools.
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Mount Dora
Lake County Board of Public Instruction
J. J. West
Morgan. Brantley
Trigg Tuttle
Charles Stapleton
E. B. Ferson
Alfred Rehbaum
Miller Wells
Michigan Orchestra Delights City Tourist Club Event
The Harbor Springs Michigan Juilleret cabaret orchestra performed at the Tabernacle as part of a Chamber of Commerce sponsored evening for the Tourist Club. Emer son Brown led and drew encores while Joe Andrews entertained with humor and Frank Heath led community singing. The club extended thanks for Chamber support and for the program lineup.
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Chamber of Commerce
Tabernacle
Emerson, Brown, and His
Juilleret
Harbor Springs
Michigan
Brand
Joe Andrews
Will ‘Rogers
East
Joe
Frank Heath
Plans Taking Shape For Annual Regatta
Plans for the 1929 regatta of the Mount Dora Yacht Club progress well with March 2 promised as a red letter day for Florida yachting. Commodore Sadler’s wife recovers from surgery easing tensions as regatta committees push ahead under George W. Malone.
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Mount Dora
Chicago
George W. Malone
Frank Fowler
Palm Beach
Orlando Fair
Florida Public Service builds 33 KV loop line Altoona Deland
The Florida Public Service company began construction of a 33 KV line linking Altoona and Deland to complete the northern loop of its 189 mile system. The project, costing about 70000 dollars, aims to boost protection of electric service for Eustis Mt. Dora Deland and Orange City areas, with completion expected in six to eight weeks.
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Florida Public Service Company
Altoona
Deland
Eustis
Mt. Dora
Orange City
Flowers Wanted At C of C Office
The Chamber of Commerce invites bouquets for display in the Chamber office windows to show visitors the beauty of Mt. Dora gardens. Secretary Heath asks anyone who can spare arrangements to bring them to the Chamber office for exhibition.
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Chamber. of Commerce
Mt. Dora Gardens
Heath
Chamber
Ofice
Postal Savings System Opens at Mount Dora Post Office
The postal savings system will open at Mount Dora post office on March 1. Postmaster David S. Simpson announces the depository will promote economy and thrift. Anyone ages ten or older may open an interest bearing account with one dollar. deposits may be made at any time up to two thousand dollars. Withdrawals are allowed and funds may be used to purchase U S bonds in small denominations.
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United States
Mount Dora
David S. Simpson
Mount Dora Yacht Club plans Jacksonville cruise
Commodore S. S. Sadler of the Mount Dora Yacht Club outlines a March or early April cruise for at least twelve craft from Mount Dora to Jacksonville through the Ocklawaha river and St Johns. The fleet will carry at least fifty people with markers placed by a patrol boat to guide channels and prevent delays. The Florida Motor Boat Club of Jacksonville will entertain Mount Dora members.
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Commodore S. S. Sadler
Mount Dora
Mount ‘Dora
Ocklawaha
Florida: Motor Boat Club Bf
Jacksonville
Trains to Eustis for Washington's Birthday Event
The A C L railroad announces trains to Eustis for Washington's Birthday celebrations leaving Mount Dora at 9 05 AM and 2 26 PM and returning from Eustis at 6 45 PM.
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Eustis
A. C
Mount Dora Yacht Club Members Back Regatta Plans
Mount Dora Yacht Club held a lengthy February meeting endorsing a high level regatta program led by Jack Simpson. The group proposed a men only first floor social area and extended dues to April 1930. A Trimble Park picnic is planned with boat trips and a Saturday night dance for tourist club members.
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Mount Dora
Fsall S
Florida
Yacht” Club
Jack Simpson
Yacht Club
Trimble Park
Trimble
John Steinmetz
Wekiwa
Forum to Hear Judge De Wolf at Mount Dora
The Mount Dora Forum, a winter attraction of the Chamber of Commerce, prepares an engaging program lineup. Next week’s speaker is Judge De Wolf from Pittsburg whose talk on municipal thrift and intrigue promises a vivid, instructive experience for attendees.
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DE Wolf
Mount Dora
Dundee
Torisard Dew Wolf
Pitts
Promis
Dew ‘Olf
Municipalitie
Express
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D. C. Sherman
Lake District
Mark
Mr. Dora
Orchestra From
Flowers
C. of C. Office
Cruise
Jax
Sadler
Plan Club
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