Mount Dora Plans 1935 President's Birthday Ball
Mount Dora sponsors a Birthday Ball for the President to aid infantile paralysis relief nearby and fund national research. Seventy cents of each dollar stay local for cases in or near the community, while thirty cents support the national foundation. The event is set for January 30 at the Yacht Club with a planning meeting January 10 at Lakeside.
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Mount Dora
Aes
Georgia Warm Springs Foundation
Hurlburt
Warm Springs Foundation
National Committee
Yacht Club
Thalians Preview Pirates of Penzance at Tourist Club
The Thalians of Tampa present Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance at the Tourist Club Community Building on Tuesday January 15. A 35 to 40 member cast, following last year’s Love ly Galatia, aims to surpass previous winter tour audiences of 5 000 in Winter Haven St. Petersburg and Tampa. Admission for non members is 50 cents and doors open at 7 15 due to a Chamber of Commerce supper meeting.
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Thalians
Tampa
Galatia
Mount Dora
Winter Haven
St. Petersburg
Chamber of Commerce
Unusual Root Attracts Attention In Window Display
The 20 pound root from the Fowler place at Woodland and Grandview drew crowds of both white and colored observers. A yard man traced its origin to the window, noting its 12 inch by 8 inch center and mile a minute growth. Marble samples from Elias Seccombe’s collection drew interest, including pieces from Cornwall and Norway. A granite Donnell Park monument for departed comrades came from Seccombe’s works in Anna Conn stone, valued at $75.00, with lettering by Seccombe. Don't forget the Chamber of Commerce supper next Tuesday at 6:30 in the Community Building.
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Fowler Place
Woodland
Grandview
Cornwall
Marconi
Norway
Massachusetts
Donnell Park
Legion Post
Secmbe
Anna
Connstone
Legion
Secm
Lake County Fair Opens in Eustis for Five Day Exhibit
Lake County fair in Eustis opens Tuesday January 8 and runs to Saturday 12 with daily events run by local groups including American Legion Kiwanis Club Community Club and Rotary Club. Highlights include a dog and cat show free entertainment Midway thrills and a cannon act by Royal Palm Shows plus a large poultry exhibition and a cash prizes program from the Lake County Poultry Association.
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Lake County
Eustis
Lake County Poultry Association
American __ Legion
Kiwanis Club
Rotary Club
South
Methodist Church Plans Semi Centennial Celebration
The Mount Dora Methodist church will celebrate its Semi Centennal during the week of January 20 to 27. The church has existed over fifty two years with notable speakers including Dr Lucius Clark Dr W S Beard Dr D H Rutter and Dr N E Davis. A dramatic presentation Mount Dora Pioneers will also be staged.
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Mount Dora Methodist Church
Lucius Clark
American University
Washington, D. C
W. S. Beard
Rollins College
D. H. Rutter
St. Augustine
N. E. Davis
Cleveland
Moose Initiates Candidates at Golden Triangle Lodge Meeting
Golden Triangle Lodge No. 874 initiates a class of candidates at the January 4 meeting in K P Hall Eustis. Regional Director Kennedy discusses the charity work of the Loyal Order of Moose at Mooseheart caring for 1000 children of deceased members and Moosehaven in Florida shelters 225 aged members.
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Golden Triangle Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
K. P. Hall
Eustis
Kennedy
Order of Moose
Mooseheart
Moosehaven
Orange Park
Florida
The
Moose
Sugarcane crosses on sorghum show distinct value
Sugarcane crosses at the Everglades Experiment Station over four years indicate several promising hybrids with potential value. Many appear well adapted to most sites in Florida.
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Everglades Experiment Station
Florida
Povo Mount Dora Tourist Club Plans Picnic at Rock Springs
Members approve a Rock Springs picnic for January 11 with lunch at 12 30, fish and coffee supplied, and a program in the afternoon led by Rev James. Transportation arranged by Mr Drugg. meet at 10 30 at the Community Building. George White and Mayor Simpson greet the group as the Chamber of Commerce notes register. The Community Singing starts at 7 55 next Tuesday with Therogram at 8 10 to accommodate the dinner meeting. Edward Brigham of New York presents songs and readings to a warm reception.
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Povo Mount Dora
Rock Springs
James
Drugg
Sanford
Sorrento
Chamber of Commerce
George White
Simpson
Edward Brigham
New York
Peacock
Lamoreux
Quoits
Betts
H. L. Drugg
F. L. Swain
H. M. Clarke
Parris Miller
Henry W. Banks
H. A. Betts
Mr. Blanchard
E. C. Haviland
Perry B. James
S. C. Peacock
Mrs. Bryden
G. H. Peabody
Town Council Swears In New Members and Awards Sidewalk Bid
At Tuesday night council, new members were sworn in by Mayor Simpson. Alfred Rehbaum elected president, James Simpson vice president. he will consider committee appointments in a few days. Bids for Dunnelly Park sidewalk awarded to Carl Risley under Park Board supervision. Mrs. Zell moved shrubbery back for safety. School board chair A Lee French seeks single meter water and light rate. referred to Water and Light Committee.
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Simpson
Alfred Rehbaum
James Simpson
Rehbaum
Dunnelly Park
Zell
Baker Street
City Hall
Council
Carl Risley
Park Board
A. Lee French
Water and Light Committee
A. J. Waltz
Members Added to Tourist Club Page
The Tourist Club announces new members including Mildred McKibbin Mr and Mrs W S Randall Miss Bessie L Norton Miss J Nelson Miss C C Piffly Mr and Mrs W H Sprague Mrs S M Thompson Mrs M Schaller Mr and Mrs James Moody Mr and Mrs Lewis H Southwick Miss Mary True Earl W Gilbert J L O Hara Miss Lillian Johnson Mr and Mrs Ira Mitchell Mrs Blanche Bryant Mr and Mrs W H Hamlin Mr and Mrs Walter H Drake Mrs Geo E Lawrence Mrs A H Lamoreaux Mrs M E Rixstine Mr and Mrs J Etchells Miss G Russum John E Barron.
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Tourist Club
Mildred McKibbin
W. S. Randall
Bessie L. Norton
J. Nelson
C. C. Piffly
W. H. Sprague
S. M. Thompson
M. Schaller
James Moody
Lewis
H. Southwick
Mary True
Earl W. Gilbert
J. L. O'Hara
Lillian Johnson
Ira Mitchell
Blanche Bryant
W. H. Hamlin
Walter H. Drake
Geo. E. Lawrence
A. H. Lamoreaux
M. E. Rixstine
J. Etchells
G. Russum
John E. Barron
World Service Meetings Held For Mount Dora Eustis Churches
The World Service gathering for Mount Dora and Eustis Methodist churches convenes in Eustis at 2:00 this afternoon in the Methodist church. Featured speakers include Bishop F T Keeney and Dr C P Hargraves. A 6:00 dinner address by Dr Benson Baker and an 7:30 evening session with Dr C A Richardson and Dr N E Davis follow. Delegates from the late Methodist church will attend.
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Mount Dora
Eustis Methodist
Eustis
Methodist
F. T. Keeney
Atlanta
C. P. Hargraves
Department of Missionary Education
Chicago
E. B Howard
Mt. Zion Seminary
Georgia
Benson Baker
C. A. Richardson
Board of Home Missions
Philadelphia
N. E. Davis
Board of Hospitals and Homes
Methodist Church
Kiwanis Club Hosts Out of Town Guests at Luncheon
Kiwanis members welcomed visitors from Orlando and Eustis at a luncheon. Bill Johnson won the attendance prize, and the club donated five dollars to a local Girl Scout troop. Harold Hippler praised Dr. Gaston Edwards and urged officers to uphold the motto We Build. Officers installed included Johnson as president and Simpson as vice president with a slate of directors. Mount Dora Kiwanis members attended Florida district events in Eustis and Mount Dora, concluding the midwinter district conference.
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Kiwanis
Haroldee
Eusts
F. E
Orlando
J. Edwarder
Eustis
Bill” Johnson
Og Miller Wells
Harold Hippler
Gaston B. Edwards
Orman
M. Wells
Geo. Keller
E. M. Wentworth
A. J. Waltz
J. E. Fortner
Kiwanian
Baker
Archie Hurlburt
Mount Dora
Florida
White
Quixley
O. M. Simpson
Bank Makes Fine Record For Year At Mount Dora
The annual stockholders meeting of First National Bank of Mount Dora reported deposits up over 38 percent from the previous year. Directors elected: Dr. Robert W. Dickson, L. R. Heim, Wm. J. Johnson, H. H. Mens Alfred Rehbaum, James Simpson, A. J. Waltz, J. J. West, and George J. White. The board then chose James Simpson as president, George J. White as executive vice president, L. R. Heim as vice president, Alfred Rehbaum as vice president, and J. M. McCown as cashier for 1935.
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First National Bank of
H. H. Mens
Alfred Rehbaum
James Simpson
A. J. Waltz
J. J. West
George J. White
L. R. Heim
J. M. McCown
Local K P to Confer Rank in Orlando
The Knights of Pytihas work team led by W. J. Ferris will travel to Orlando on Friday night to conduct the Third Rank ceremony for several candidates of the Orlando Lodge.
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K.P
Orlando
Knights of Pytihas
W. J. Ferris
Orlando Lodge
Mount Dora Tourist Club Moves Meeting to 8 PM
The Mount Dora Tourist Club changes its schedule for next Tuesday to begin at 8:00 PM in the Community Building social rooms. The adjustment follows the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce annual meeting, allowing attendees of the dinner to join the Tourist Club event.
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Mount Dora
Mount Dora and Orlando open Bowling League with Orlando win
The North Central Florida Bowling League opened January 3 with Mount Dora losing to Orlando 72 to 58 at the Orlando club. Sprague led a bright Mount Dora effort while Thomas and Powell also starred for Mount Dora. On January 8 Mount Dora beat DeLand 73 to 63 in a friendly, with Sprague and Thomas posting strong scores.
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Mount Dora
Orlando
Thomas
Sprague
Dean
Powell
Thoma
Sso
Reet
DeLand
Daytona
J. G. Kirby
Eckis
Mr. Sprague
Picnic Tomorrow At Rock Springs
The Tourist Club plans the first season picnic at Rock Springs on Friday with 12 30 p m dinner in the pavilion. 170 attended last year and reservations for transport depart the Community Building.
Further Program for Adult Education in Lake County
A meeting in Tavares reviewed the Lake County adult education plan under FERA supervision led by M M Reynolds. Four instructors currently teach in Leesburg Eustis Grand Island Altoona with two more soon. about 120 residents attend. Courses include elementary and high school subjects plus commercial and business English. Spanish may be added. Separate white and Negro schools exist at Leesburg, with additional sites at Eustis Grand Island and Altoona.
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Lake County
FERA
M.M. Reynolds
Tavares
Reynolds
Leesburg
Eustis
Grand Island
Altoona
Still More Coming Mrs Seeber Tells Of Floridian Migration
Mrs. George Seeber of Minocqua Wisconsin notes that about 81 residents from her town of 600 are already in Florida with more on the way. She suggests Mount Dora invite all Minocqua visitors, as a sample of the town.
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George Seeber
Minocqua
Wisconsin
Mount Dora
Florida
Field coin varieties developed at Florida Experiment Station
New varieties of field coins showing merit are being developed at the Florida Experiment Station. The report notes potential agricultural value and ongoing research efforts to evaluate performance and adaptability across conditions.
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Florida Experiment Station
Peter Tomasello To Speak At C of C Get Together
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce program lists speakers for vocational talks and the January meeting to be held next Tuesday at 6 30 pm in the Community Building. Peter Tomasello will address Community Cooperation as he appears as guest speaker and the annual meeting will include reports and director elections. Tickets for the dinner are required.
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Peter Tomasello
C.of C
Mount Dora
Elizabeth Evans
Building Improvement Fund
House of Representatives
Florida
Tomasello
Chamber of Commerce
Breezy Comedy In The Cat's Paw At Local Theatre
Breezy comedy lovers can enjoy Harold Lloyd in The Cat's Paw at the local theatre Sunday and Monday. The film, from Kelland's Saturday Evening Post story, features Lloyd as a young missionary in America amid lively, humorous mishaps with Leslie Howard supporting.
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Harold Lloyd
Clarence Buddington Kelland
Saturday Evening Post
Lloyd
China
America
Uns Merkle
Mr. Lloyd
Leslie Howard
Binnie’ Barnes
Henry
Dom Juan
Binnie Barnes
Universal
Tom Tyler
fRidin
Comine Soda
Mount Dora
Gloria Swanson
Crest Tea Room Opens Monday at Fifth Avenue
Mrs. K J Saltsman will open the Crest Tea Room at 620 Fifth Avenue Monday noon January 14 offering regular meals and a la carte service. She is a longtime caterer from Eustis and emphasizes strictly home cooking.
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Dora
King's Daughters Christmas Report Celebrates Donations
Christmas drive totals include 28 baskets of groceries in Mount Dora and 28 boxes of toys, plus 10 toy boxes in Sorrento and Cassia district. Two large boxes go to East Town, one barrel to Jacksonville's Children's Home, and a box of oranges from J. J. West. A $5.09 cash donation supported the Community Christmas tree program.
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Community Christmas Tree
Mount Dora
Sorrento
Cassia
East Town
Jacksonville
J. J. West
Juniors Stage Romantic Comedy in Annual Play
The juniors present the three act play Digging Up The Dirt by Bert J. Norton under class adviser Miss Evelyn Cassady. Cast includes Mortimer McCown as Bill Loomis and Osvil Grantham as the bold Mexican. Curtain Jan 18 at 8:00 PM in the Community Building.
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Bert J. Norton
Evelyn Cassady
Bill Loomis
Mortimer McCown
Jose’ Andrada
Osvil Grantham
Vikings meet Thomas Lumber Co quintet at Donnelly Park
The local Vikings host the Orlando based Thomas Lumber Co quintet Saturday night at 8:00 p m on Donnelly Park court. Thomas cagers reputedly fast and the tilt is expected to be lively. Manager Kirby plans to announce for Thursday January 17 a strong Daytona Beach looper group and other teams visiting soon.
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Vikings
Thomas Lumber Co
Orlando
Donnelly Park Court
Thomas Cagers
Kirby
Daytona
Thomas Boys
Basketball game at Donnelly Park Court Saturday night
A basketball game will be played on Donnelly Park Court this Saturday at 8 o'clock. The notice mentions an event time and location, with no additional teams or scores provided.
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Donnelly Park Court
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Chamber of Comfee
County Poultry Association
Council Proceedings
World Service Meetings
Kiwanis News
Bowling News
Mount Dora High School
Geo. J. White
W. L. Wood
Carl Graves
H. W. Harlow
A. C. Quixey
L. C. Smith
Thos. H. Cooley
Louise Newhall
T. M. Kramer
Crest Tea Room
King’s Daughters Christmas Report
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