Mount Dora Vikings Eye Central Florida Independent Tourney
Mount Dora prepares for the Central Florida Independent Basketball Tournament on February 26-27 with strong clubs from across the state expected. The Vikings, led by Otis Hale and Clayton Tremain, show improved play including a 27-18 win over St. Cloud and detailed scoring tallies for key players.
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Central Florida
Mount Dora
Vikings
St. Cloud
Our Boys
Otis Hale
Clayton Tremain
John Gilbert
J. G. Ray
Ray
Claude Carter
Carter
Bradner
Maurice Turner
Earl Stanley
Jack White
Ross Tremain
Tom Galloway
C. Tremain
W. Bradner
O. Hale
C. Carter
E. Stanley
Mount Dora News Summary Crowded Out This Week
Publishers regret crowding many items from Mount Dora as they publish all news gathered. Some items too old will be printed next week.
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Mount Dora
Grapefruit from Miss Hendrie’s Ninth Avenue
A grape fruit weighing 2 pounds 10 ounces is featured in the Topic window from Miss Hendrie’s home on Ninth Avenue. The item is described as another fine specimen of fruit.
Forum Season Nearing Close
Dr. Pruette a New York psychologist spoke on modern girls and child training with up to date psychology, arguing against harsh discipline. Three lectures remain with next speaker Dr. Hart discussing Communism Fascism Democracy and Washington birthday events noted by Mrs. Hodges with Colonial costumes and songs.
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Pruette
Forum
Joseph K. Hart
George Washington
Dora Bowlers Fall In State Tournament Bid
Dora Bowling club faced Orlando for a state berth on February 19 at the local club. Thomas team with Dean Sprague and Weeks lost 13 to 28 in a spirited showing against veteran bowlers Reed Taylor Pickard and Esch. Converse with Eckis Parker Handsell fell 10 to 26 to King McCurdy Nevin and Smith. Smith Urquhart Mrs. Wolfert and Gould narrowly lost 14 to 16 to McElroy Todd Miss Taylor and Dr. Reed.
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Cunt Dora
Orlando
Thomas
Dean
Sprague
Weeks
Reed
Taylor
Pickard
Esch
Bridge Lecture At Mount Dora Club Draws Large Crowd
A well attended Mount Dora Yacht Club event last Tuesday featured Mr and Mrs Paul R Mahony explaining the Culbertson System of Contract Bridge. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Kiwanis Underprivileged Child Fund.
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Mount Dora Yacht Club
Paul. R. Mahony
Kiwanis Charities
Culbertson
Mahony
Lakeside Arrivals Bring Wide Roster of Guests
Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Warner of Brooklyn announce arrivals including Mrs. Burell of Hartford Miss R. E. and Ferguson of St. Petersburg Mrs. E. C. Duffee of Harrisburg Dr. L. B. Carramore of Jacksonville and Roland I. Bosworth among others.
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E. G. Warner
Brooklyn
N. Y
Burell
Kendal
Hartford
Regatta Ready With Speedboat and Parachute Stunts At Lake Dora
The program centers on a Saturday regatta on Lake Dora with sailboat races three heats and a 24 mile official course. Two Texas hydroplanes join Commodore Elmer Johnson entries, plus two new boats in the 151 class. Afternoon features Rollins College canoe events and a 110 mile per hour parachute drop by Prof. Floyd Stimson from 3,000 feet. Norris Kellam and Bill Jackson race long distance swimming with Kellam performing a Leap for Life stunt. Luncheon at noon and evening banquet at Grand View Hotel precede club dances and prize presentations.
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Yacht Club
Lake Dora
Texas
Commodore Elmer Johnson
Rollins College
Lake ‘Dora
Floyd Stimson
Prof. Stimson
Tavares
Mount Dora
Norris Kellam
Bill’’ Jackson
Kellam
Grand View Hotel
Lieut Gov Bowman Speaks At Kiwanis On Exposition
Kiwanis heard about the Central Florida Exposition in Orlando from Clarence M. Gay secretary of the Orlando Chamber and of the Exposition. He traced its growth from the Orlando Driving Club to a major Florida event with finances kept tight and deficits covered by Orange county and the Orlando Chamber. Lake county’s citrus and produce display was praised as outstanding, with prizes won far exceeding booth costs. Other visitors included Kiwanis O D Grange and J C eet of Eustis. Frolic receipts totalled 308.75 with later small additions, and Mount Dora’s grant from the Central Florida Council was cut to 200 for the year to fund local needs.
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Kiwanis
Orlando
Clarence M. Gay
Gas Station Robbery Involving Safe and Station Goods
The City Service Station owned by J M Smith was entered Tuesday night. The safe containing $45 and merchandise valued about $200 were taken. the safe later found near Lake Saunders with money missing. Sheriff Cassady suspects the same crew as in prior regional robberies and aims to locate the thieves.
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J. M. Smith
Smith
Lake Saunders
Cassady
Seaboard
Tavares
Coca-Cola
Leesburg
Shaker Sisters of East Canter Showcases Fancy Goods
The Shaker Sisters of East Canter bury New Hampshire present a display of ladies wear and sweaters. Local shoppers are invited to view the exhibition featuring crafted items and Shaker artistry in a village display setting.
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Shaker Sisters
East Canterbury
N. H
Great Day Monday Eustis Celebration
The Washington Birthday celebration at Eustis featured parade events highlighted by babies and children entries. Mount Dora and Clermont earned prizes in historical floats depicting Washington era scenes while the Eustis Elks Lodge and town entries won top honors.
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Eustis
Mount Dora
Charles Javens
Betty Cooley
Curtis Jackson
Roger Hobdy
Lake County
George Washington
Eustis Elks Lodge
Washington
Valley Forge
George
Martha
Clermont
Mount Dora Band Concert Time Change
Notice announces Saturday evening concert time moved from 8 to 8 30. Residents invited to attend and support the band in a program of music and collective effort.
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Mount Dora
Mrs. Bontempt Hurt In Auto Collision
Last Saturday two cars collided at Fifth Avenue and Clayton Street. Mrs. Oscar Bontempt was badly hurt and confined to bed at Dr. Richardson's hospital. Her daughter suffered minor injuries. Mr. Peckham and his wife were uninjured.
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Fifth Avenue
Clayton Street
Oscar. Bontempt
Saturday boat race winners last week
In the runabout heat one H H Mallory placed first with R W Dickson second, heat two repeated the result. In the sailing race Harry Wise won, Cirtus Wise second, J C Spooner third, Ce E Perkin s fourth. Curtis Wise won the legid Go Back race after four heats with Harry Wise second and C E Perkins third.
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H.H. Mallory
R. W. Dickson
Harry Wise
Cirtus Wise
J. C. Spooner
Ce E. Perykins
Curtis Wise
C. E. Per=kins
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce to Host March Meeting
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce holds its regular get together on Tuesday evening March 8 at 6 30 in the Community Building social rooms. Supper, prepared by the city ladies under Mrs Elizabeth Evans, costs fifty cents with all profits funding the Community Building. Tickets available at the Chamber office on Fifth Avenue. open to members and non members interested in local progress.
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Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Fifth Avenue
Prizes for Best Essays Awarded at Local Contest
First National Bank hosted the annual essay contest with George J. White presenting prizes at the school auditorium. Vivian Thompson won ten dollars in gold for George Washington the Boy Scout, followed by Jean Blanchard with five dollars for George Washington the Farmer of Mount Vernon, and Martha Wells with two and a half dollars for The Many sidedness of George Washington. Honorable mentions of one dollar savings each went to Barbara Blanchard Flora Morley and David Crandall.
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First National Bank
George J. White
George Washington
Vivian Thompson
Jean Blanchard
George Washinon
Mount Vernon
Martha Wells
Barbara Blanchard
Flora Morley
David Crandall
Louise M. Newhall
D. D. Roseborough
Lecture on World Crisis by Dr. Fred B. Smith
A free lecture titled The Present World Crisis Its Cause and Cure will be given Tuesday evening March 1 by Dr. Fred B. Smith of Chicago. He is a noted Christian psychologist and is guest of Mr Hardesty at the Riviera Hotel Daytona Beach after recent appearances in Orlando.
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Fred B. Smith
Chicago
Dr. Smith
Mr. Hardesty
Riviera Hotel
Daytona Beach
Orlando
Sorosis Club
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Dollar Cleaners
Ocoee
Log Cabin
Florida Public Service
Dr. Hart
Lakeside
Bowman
James Cooper
Brownie Neil
Mary Elizabeth Simpson
Margaret Ray
Kramer
Singing of
America
Eardley Wilmot
George L. Zell
R. N. White
Harold Coleman
Estella Clark
Martha Washington
Eistus Woman’s Club
East Town
Henry Dent
Mrs. Bontempt
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