Regatta Weekend Looms Large In Mount Dora
Everything set for the Mount Dora Yacht Club fifteenth annual regatta on February 25 with eighteen events from 10:00 AM to 5:40 PM. Over one hundred miles of racing expected as yachts and motor boats compete amid aerial fireworks and an evening yacht club ball. Prominent yachtsmen from across the state attend, with Mississippi Power Boat association officials arriving Friday to officiate.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Yacht Club
Mississippi Power Boat Association
Jack Simpson
Frank Fowler
Sadler
Ed. Stokes
George Ma
Legion Seeks Mount Dora Support for Chautauqua
Thomas H. Cooley, commander, urges residents and visitors of Mount Dora to back a March Chautauqua. He notes local business leaders have funded the event and stresses community reputation, cooperation, and season-ticket purchases to ensure success. The American Legion and Auxiliary emphasize civic duty and shared service.
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Mount Dora
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
The
Legion
Thomas H. Cooley
Eustis Draws Large Crowd For Fine Event
The Eustis celebration drew the largest crowd in its history with Mount Dora also turning out in large numbers. Attendees praised the reception and entertainment, claiming it surpassed prior years.
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Eustis
Mount Dora
Mayor Crumb Delighted With Mount Dora Visit
Bristol Connecticut mayor W Raymond Crumb and his family toured Mount Dora praising its beauty hills and lakes. He said Mount Dora is the nearest to being a northern city in Florida and noted well kept streets thrift and a progressive air. The mayor will stay four weeks with his wife and two children.
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Florida
W. Raymond Crumb
Bristol, Conn
Mount Dora
Mayor Crumb
Crumb
Meeting of Citrus Growers in Lake County
A county wide mass meeting of citrus growers will be held in Tavarese courthouse on Friday March 2 at 10 a m. called by the Lake County chamber of commerce marketing committee chaired by R P Burton. Growers of grapefruit oranges and tangerines will decide steps to improve marketing. no outside speakers will present subjects or proposals.
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Lake County
Tavarese
County Chamber of Commerce
R. P. Burton
Isham Blackburn
C. C. Dooley
Change in Time on Coast Line Mount Dora Mail Service
Mount Dora residents are notified of a revised Atlantic Coast Line timetable. A Sanford to Mount Dora train departs at 9 35 each morning, delivering Jacksonville mail from the previous night and south mail, enabling mail pickup at 10 am after postal distribution. The service previously arrived around 11 am.
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Mount Dora
Atlantic Coast Line
Mount Merce
Sanford
Jacksonville
Mount Dora Observes Washington’s Birthday Citywide
Washington’s birthday was marked by Mount Dora with open stores until noon and many residents traveling to Orlando Daytona and Eustis for celebrations. Exposition crowds attended the Central Florida fair in Orlando while others watched speed events in Daytona Beach. The Jacksonville band performed at Donnelly and proceeds supported the local colored school.
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Washington
Mount Dora
Orlando
Daytona
Eustis
Jacksonville
Donnelly
Donnelly Park
Florida Federation of Arts convention heads to Gainesville
Mrs Dora Berry Thayer treasurer of the Florida Federation of Arts will attend the federation's first annual convention in Gainesville February 29 to March 3. Mount Dora Art League delegates include Mrs Margaret S Davidson and members will exhibit in the annual art exhibition through March 10. The federation, formed last year, now comprises twelve clubs with Mount Dora and Tampa linked to its formation.
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Dora Berry Thayer
Florida Federation of Arts
Gainesville
Margaret S. Davidson
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Art League
Indiana Federation
Thayer
George. A. Rhoades
W. A. Sheldon
Emma Marsh
Mount Dora Cagers Fall to Sanford in Low-Scoring Tilt
The Mount Dora high school cagers lost to Sanford High 6 to 4 in a tense Friday afternoon game. Sanford used free throws to seal the win after a 2 2 halftime draw. Mount Dora later routed an Orlando squad 80 to 12 at Cherokee Park without the home team’s expected visitors.
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Mount Dora
Orlando
Mount Dora Sees Rising Building Activity This Summer
Optimism grips the Mount Dora building trades as many new homes are planned and more construction is expected this coming summer. Local builders note substantial activity already with several residents planning to build this year.
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Mount Dora
No Card Party Cancelled by Dance at Yacht Club
Due to the Yacht Club dance Saturday night there will be no card party at the Villa Dora that evening.
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Yacht Club
Villa Dora
Mount Dora Vikings Triumph Over Stetson in Close Thriller
The Mount Dora Vikings defeated Stetson University 22 to 21 in a dramatic Monday night battle. J. G. Ray hit a late field goal to seal the win as a record crowd witnessed a fast passing game and a tense final minute at the arena.
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Mount Dora Vikings
Stetson University
J. G. Ray
Mount Dora
Mt. Dora
Stetson
D. C. Sherman
Hale
Ray
Baptists
Deumis
Boydston
Dart
Mummers Gave Fine Play At the Tourist Club
A large Forum audience enjoyed The Mummers Club at the Tourist Club Friday night. Carl Graves led songs. the play The Little Fool drew hearty laughter with Amos Euphenia Squire Tubbins and Ricot. Donations built library funds to 110 dollars with books promised and more acts planned for next week’s Ohio program.
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Mummers Club
Carl Graves
Odell
Mount Dora
Nutt
Newhall
Helen Hubbell
Andrews
Rollins Dramatic Club
Dorothy Thomas
Swift
Aldridge
George Thompson
Walsh
Ohio
George Bundy
Norwood
Orlando
Cadman
William Victor
Florida
Educational Hall
Eustis Tourist Entertainment Program Listed
The American Legion and Auxiliary of Er nest Westbrook Post No. 41 present a February 23 8 p m program at the municipal auditorium Eustis for tourists visitors and service men and friends featuring Miss McLean dancer Mrs Walker violinist Mrs Muman vocalist Miss Nichols pianist Miss Evans reader Herbster twins Curtis Tanton comed ians Hubbell musical readings Nutt Newhall duologue Eustis Junior Band with Mrs Carl Curtis chairwoman and Mrs Nichols and Mrs Carl Risley on the committee
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American Legion and Auxiliary
Ernest Westbrook
Eustis
Grouches on the Million Dollar Lecture
Dr. Lincoln McConnell, a famed platform lecturer and preacher for twenty five years, will deliver a lecture titled Grouches on the Million Dollar Lecture at the Umatilla Assembly Auditorium. He will also speak daily at 4:00 and 7:30 p m in the same venue.
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Lincoln McConnell
Umatilla
Assembly
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