Art Exhibition Highlights Local Talent At Mount Dora
The Mount Dora Art League held its annual show at the Donnelly Park back stop drawing a curious crowd. Edith Taylor’s Boat Houses sold early while Emma Sears Marsh, Harry Worthman and C. E. Shaw received praise for their watercolors and oil works. Children’s ceramics by Mrs. Louise Bell and pieces by Bobby Bennett added variety. Enjoyment and community effort stood out as hallmarks of the exhibit.
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Donnelly Park
Mount Dora
Edith Taylor
Narragansett Bay
C. E. Shaw
Eustis
Shaw
Tucker
Louise. Bell
Bell
University of Kansas
Bobby Bennett
Sadie Garfield
Maine
Ela
Bobbytt
East Town Christmas Quiet. Church Services Held
East Town residents report a peaceful Christmas season with strong turnout at St. John Primative Baptist church led by Rev. Gainor from Jacksonville and a large gathering at St. Mary Baptist Church with Rev. Russell. Community groups note year end reflections, PTA meeting, Loving Home Band event, and family visits including Minnie Bailey Poole’s Connecticut trip.
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East Town
St. John Primative Baptist Church
Gainor
Jacksonville
Russell
St. Mary Baptist Church
Holy Spirit
P.T.A
T. M. Thomas
Minnie Bailey Poole
Connecticut
Leslie Bailey
Jacqueline Ruth Bailey
Joseph Russell
David Hanes
Washington Aiey
Mount Dora
Fla
Valdosta
A. L. Russell
Divorce Suit Against Dornwell in Lake County
Public notice from the Fifth Judicial Circuit Florida Lake County Chancery case Virginia H Dornwell sues William W Dornwell for divorce. Constructive service by publication requires appearance February 2 1948. publication four weeks in Mount Dora Topic. Clerk Grace N Cox Deputy Clerk.
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Circuit Court
Fifth Judicial Circuit
State OF Florida
Lake County
Chancery
William W. Dornwell
General Delivery
West Columbia
Texas
Circuit Court of the
U. I
Mount Dora
A. D
Geo, J
Dykes Cherk
Circuit
Florida
Grace N, Cox
Santa Claus Visits Mount Dora Fire Engine Parade
Santa rode into Mount Dora on a red fire engine and spent over an hour listening to children requests from a doll to a million dollars. Fireman George Hall drove the truck as a crowd gathered, while Santa’s beard and pillow under his coat drew chuckles and cheers.
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Santa
Mount Dora
George Hall
Florida's Grand Right by C. E. Hames in 1926
Editor note credits C. E. Hames, Grand View hotel owner, as author of a Florida promotional piece written in 1926 while he managed a St. Petersburg hotel. The note expresses faith and enthusiasm for Florida and invites sharing the piece to aid promotion.
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C. E. Hames
Grand View Hotel
St.Petersburg
Florida
Florida Real Estate Gamble or Safe Bet for Investors
A reporter surveys Florida real estate as a potential doubling prospect for small investors. The piece highlights Florida’s climate appeal, the growing Winter and Summer resort hype, and the resulting economic growth with rising retail activity and new factories.
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Florida
Mei’ Genee
United
Washington
New York
Boston
Montreal
Jacksonville
Florida Growth Draws Northern Capital and New Industry
Investors from the north push into Florida seeking homes and factory sites as rail and coastside development expand. Strong capital inflows boost land values while cities maintain strict zoning and attractive townlike buffers, enticing newcomers seeking milder climates and business opportunity. Basketball Friday, 8 pm. High
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Florida
Fabic
Middle West
Far West
Canada
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Whiting
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Merchants Division
Chamber of Commerce
Jimmy Simpson
Bobby
John Broughton
Tangerine
Pepper Ufford
Sylvan Shores
Karen
Virginia H. Dornwell
Lake Region
C. Eugene and
James A. Hames
C. E
J. G. Ray, JR
V. R. Dibble & Son
Exeter
Patrick Brothers
S. Grove St
Eustis, Fla
Qelusowe
A& Nd
A&p
Marvel
Angel
Jane Parker Angel Food Bar
A&P’s
ANN Page
Eral
Flo
Sally Bess
Coss
Lake Wise Boat Works
Dora
Mac and Myron
Cronwalt
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