Mount Dora Defeats Orlando Vikes In Close Contest
Mount Dora high school edged Orlando Vikings 28 in a fast paced game. Varner and Hammond led Mount Dora with sharp forward play while Elliott was held scoreless. Powers and Snider contributed steady defense as Mount Dora’s veteran lineup matched Park teammates and closed strong.
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Mount Dora
Orlando
Dora
Varner
Elliott
Hammond
Mount Dor
Snider
Sweeney
Reds
Warner
Powers
Pioneer Simpson Family Keeps Christmas Reunion Tradition
Mrs. David Simpson recalls Mount Dora pioneer roots dating to 1870 with her husband. The Simpson family built the first cabin near Lake Ola, endured early hardships, and produced eight children whose gatherings reflect a long local legacy. The three sons M. V Jim and Uncle Dave led Shrine degree efforts, while five daughters stay active in civic life.
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Lewis
David Simpson
Simpson
Mount Dora
Sanford
Leesburg
Harles Stokely
Lakera
James Simpson
Conrad Place
Lake Ola
M. V
Jim
Dave
Lawn Bowlers Visit Orlando
The Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club has grown to fifty members and hosts contests on Tuesday and Thursday at Lakeside Park. About thirty members traveled to Orlando on New Year’s morning as guests for a friendly game with the Orlando Lawn Bowling Club. Officers include F S Thompson president D H Bishop secretary J C Urquhart and Mrs Janet Wolfert on the reception committee.
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Mount Dora
Lakeside Park
Donnelly Avenue
Orlando
Legion Officers Are Installed at Local Post No. 31
The American Legion Post No. 31 held its December officer election and December 18 installation. New officers are Commander D. H. Bishop Adjutant Lester Jackson Sergeant at Arms George Dahlin Chaplain D. D. Stevens. Bishop succeeds George White who led the post with notable work. Meetings are held every second Tuesday in Town Hall rooms.
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American Legion
Clean Up Campaign Launched By NCAA At Convention
The NCAA opened a reform campaign citing the Carnegie report. Delegates from 250 universities authorized a committee to draft a practical program to be reported in 1930. Immediate steps urge college and secondary school leaders to begin quiet reform within their institutions.
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Carnegie Foundation
The
National Collegiate Athletic Association Today
Resolu
Christmas Gathering of Family of 32 With Southern Traditions
On Christmas day the 32 member family gathered at the beloved mother’s home except four grandchildren distant. They exchanged playful secrecy for gifts, enjoyed marbles cakes, and then gathered around the Christmas tree, traditions traced to plantation days.
Largest Steel Pier Opens in Miami New Year's Day
The world's largest all steel pier, 1200 feet long with a theater, dance hall, large restaurant, recreation decks, open air dining rooms, and a 600 foot fishing pier will open in Miami Beach on January 1, 1930. conceived by George R Bartlet and backed by Tex Rickard, the project faced delays from a 1926 storm and rebuilds before completion.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Atlantic Ocean
George R. Barter
Miami Beach Develoer, and Nationally Knows Sports Promoter. the Late Tex Rickard
Pier
Lars Club of
New York
Lake County considers bids for road and bridge bonds
York New York. No bid for less than ninety five cents on the dollar with accrued interest will be considered. The Board of County Commissioners may reject all bids if it is in the district's best interest. Dated at Tavares Florida December 19. Official seal and signatures of H Richey and Dykes.
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Lake Ids
Special Act
State
Board of County Commissioners
Lake County
Florida
Tavares Lake County
Jorida
Special Road and Bridge District
Bank of Commerce In
New York
City of
Bank of Trust Company
Geo. J. Dykes
Special Road and Bridge District Number Ten
Messrs
Caldwell & Raymond Bond
New
York
Tavares
Board OF County Sioners OF
Lake. TV
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