Mare Treat Promised At Friday Meeting Of Tourist Club
At Mount Dora Friday night the Tourist Club hosts a promising program headlined by Doris and Harlow, a radio duo from Chicago known for KYW and Florida broadcasts. Doris Frederick will perform solos, with harmony numbers by the duo, and the Kiwanis quartet will also sing.
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Mare Treat
Tourist Club
Ira
J. H. Heath
Doris
Harthe
KYW
Chicago
Mount Doragoris
Harlow
Mr. Heath
Illinois
Mount Dora
Doris Frederick
Chamber of Commerce
Heath
Get Your License Plates Now Advised
The Chamber warns motorists that from January 15 it will be mandatory to display the 1928 license tag on all motor vehicles. Authorities will arrest owners failing to comply, including nonresidents with out-of-state tags. Florida grants nonresident motorists the privilege of using their issued tags for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Florida
Florida F
McKenzie Repeats as Leesburg Mayor After Election
Dr. W. A. McKenzie won the Leesburg mayoral race last Tuesday, giving him his tenth term in office. The article notes his continued leadership following the election result.
Town Licenses Due January 1 1928
Notice to all residents that town licenses including Occupational Dog and Automobile to Hire were due January 1 1928. Dog license tags and automobile to hire plates are now available at the Town Clerk's office.
Epworth League Reaches 55 Members After Campaign
Mount Dora Epworth League reports fifty five members following a campaign led by Captain Jeff Norris whose Reds defeated the Blues of Miss Craig. The group will celebrate with a waffle supper at the Methodist church parlor Saturday evening after the campaign success. Officers elected at the annual meeting include President Dan H Bishop and several vice presidents, secretary Frances Elder, treasurer Marguerite Sidel, with Miss Craig leading the Junior League.
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Mount Dora Epworth
Jeff Norris
Reds
Miss Craig
Methodist Church
Dan H
Dan
Bishop
John Tuttle
Alice Franklin
Harry Clark
James Norris
Frances Elder
Marguerite Sidel
Jeanette Pike
Stock Holders Meet Elects Simpson Again President
The regular yearly meeting of the stockholders of the First National Bank of Mount Dora was held Tuesday at 8 p m in bank offices. The report showed the bank in strong condition after a good 1927 year. Directors elected for the coming year included G L Bidwell Robrickson L R Heim G D im He H Mallory Alfred ym E E Truskett James Waltz J J West ident. Officers listed: James Simpson President Geo J White Executive Vice President L A Vice President Alfred Rehbaun Vice President J M Young Cashier J M McCowen Assistant Cashier. The bank's December 31 report to the Comptroller of the Currency supported the favorable outlook.
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First National Bank of
Mount Dora
Hier
G. L. Bidwell
Robrickson
L. R. Heim
G. Dim
He H. Mallory
Alfred Ym
E. E. Truskett
James Waltz
J. J. West
First National Bank
James Simpson
Geo. J. White
L. A
Alfred Rehbaun
J. M. Young
J. M. McCowen
Mount Dora Posts Stable 1927 Receipts Amid Growth
Postmaster Simpson reports Mount Dora postal receipts for 1927 at 15049.96, matching 1926 and signaling city stability as hotels fill and rentals rise. New homes built this year rival historic peaks, with several handsome houses under construction in Mount Dora and Sylvan Shores. The Chamber of Commerce foresees eight new homes soon and promises upcoming building news.
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Mount Dora
David S. Simpson
Sylvan Shores
Ray
Chamber of Commerce
Young Mount Dora Man Donates Blood to Save Life
On January 2 a Mount Dora resident, William A Umlauf, was moved to Orlando's Orange Hospital for observation after diagnosis of pernicious anemia. On January 9 volunteers from Mount Dora offered blood. Otis Carlton and George Jonnt matched, with Carlton donating a pint to aid Umlauf.
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William A. Umlauf
Mount Dora
Orlando
Orange Hospital
Mount Doral
Messrs
F. MacMahon
Otis Carlton
Wilbur Johnt
Phil Bachert
Mr. Umlaut
Mr. Johnt
Mr. Carlton
Umlauf
Legion Auxiliary Holds First Meeting of 1928
The American Legion Auxiliary met in Mr. Bishop's office due to cold weather. They plan a supper on January 16 at Jackson's new house, price 35 cents, and invite eligible members and their wives. The group lists charity work and asks for support as they gather.
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American Legion Auxiliary
St. Petersburg
Fuskegee
Lake City
Heath
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora
Donnelly Park
C. Raymond Ray
Ray
Park Commission
Eastern Star Mount Dora Chapter Plans January Meeting
Mount Dora Chapter No. 128 of the Order of Eastern Star will hold a regular meeting on Thursday evening January 12 at 8 o'clock. Installation is included and visiting members are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Order of Eastern Star
Ders Cats
Mount Dora Narrow Loss In Small Hall Handicap
Mount Dora City team fell to Leesburg based Lee and Taylor five in a tight game at Ellly Park court. The small hall hindered Mount Dora and one star from Lee and Taylor shone late, with Parks and Bra delivering key plays as Leesburg led the halftime to final whistle. The Mount Dora squad plans a rematch next Tuesday in Dora to seek redemption.
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Mount Dora
Lee
Taylor
Leesburg
Elly Park Court
Lee and Taylor
Ora
Parks
Parkedard Elects Officers For Year
Parke Dard elected officers for the year during a January 928 meeting at the office of All Age d members of the Park Cithission were present. Edjichn presided. officers chosen were Edgerton as Chairman Micjiel H Bishop as Vice Chairman George L Zell as Secretary Treasurer. Under the enabling act the Park Cenfion gains jurisdiction over parks parkways open space and related grounds within Mount Do corporate limits. Four resolutions were adopted.
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Gavin
Ge d
Edjichn
Edgerton
Micjiel H. Bishop
George L. Zell
J. J. West
Treas
Tnon
Cem
Jcs
Mount Do
Ice Will Tickets Cancelled For Chamber of Commerce Event
A note indicates tickets for a Chamber of Commerce event hosted by the P. T. A. are being cancelled with a request to return by Hanscom.
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Cancelli P. T. A
Hanscom
Sam
Chamber of Commerce
First Forum Meeting Draws Large 1928 Audience
Despite a shower a sizable audience attended the Forum's first meeting of 1928. Rev J H Elder opened with America and prayer, Milner outlined an $800 season goal, and Prof Daniel Evans spoke on Where Science and Religion Meet. The evening included a stimulating Q A session and a synopsis of the address.
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Forum
America
J. H. Elder
M. E. Church
Milner
Daniel Evans
Andover Seminary
Greece
Orient
Seaboard Announces Party Rates to Orlando Travel
The Seaboard Air Line Railway extends group or party rates to Orlando. For groups of ten or more, round trip fares equal the one way rate. Current fare is 1.05 each way, now 1.05 for round trip under group plan. Buses depart Orlando 8 11 am 4 25 pm and 6 35 pm westbound 10 10 am 12 45 pm and 10 40 pm.
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Seaboard Air Line Railway
Chamber of Commerce
Orlando
West
Mount Dora Installs New City Officials At Open Meeting
Mount Dora new administration convened Tuesday night electing Al Sidel president and Dr. M Wells vice president. Carl Duncan of Travares named city attorney, with health officer Dr. O L Callahan and tax assessor S N Lewis. Hefty budget, committees formed for water, streets, health, and fire. Chamber report approved.
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Sidel
Duncan
al Sidel
Dr. M. Wells
O. L. Callahan
M. Wells
Meagor
D. C. Sherman
Board of Health
S. N. Lewis
A. C.quixley
Johnson
Fred MacDowell
A.C. Quixley
A. C. Quixley
Water and Light
Dahlen
Stokes, Sidel and
Lackey
Stokes
Heim
L. R. Heim
Chamber of Commerce
Hudson 1926 Car Stolen in Leesburg Incident
Edward Boysdon of Mount Dora reported his dark blue 1926 Hudson stolen Tuesday night from Magnolia Street in Leesburg between 8th and 4th. He had attended a Mount Dora versus Leesburg basketball game and no trace has been found. the insured car bore a tire cover reading Here Goes Another Nash.
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Edward Boysdon
Mount Dora
Leesburg
Boysdon
Magnolia Street
Nash
Legion Benefit Show This Week At Local Hall
The American Legion holds a six night benefit with moving pictures vaudeville and boxing bouts on Friday. Saturday features a musical program by the Tavares Kiwanis Club. Tickets are selling fast and are urged for a big crowd to aid the wounded servicemen.
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American Legion
Tavares Kiwanis
Postponed PTA Entertainment Due to Illness
Flor ence Hanscom illness forces postponement of a Parent Teacher Association entertainment. A new date will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Hanscom
Parent Teacher Association
Banquet Honors Sea Board Airline Executive Powell
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce leaders J. G. Ray and Frank H. Heath attended a luncheon hosted by Orlando Chamber of Commerce for L. P. Powell new head of the Seaboard Air Line Railway. Orlando Mayor Autrey welcomed Powell and Seaboard officials. R. L. Nutt chaired the board meeting and Powell spoke along with other directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Ray
Frank H. Heath
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce
Orlando Chamber of Commerce
L. P. Powell
Seaboard Airline
Chamber of Commerce
Orlando
Autrey
Powell
Seaboard
R.L. Nutt
County School Board Extends Sessions to March
At a county meeting all members approved continuing school sessions at county expense until the first week in March. The plan calls for selling $30,000 in time warrants to the state board of education to cover expenses through March 1. After that the special tax districts will assume funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Col. G D Jackson Improves At Florida Sanitarium
Col G D Jackson, prominent Eustis citizen, long ill at the Florida Sanitarium in Orlando, shows marked improvement Wednesday morning. Mrs Nellie Tunison of York City arrives to spend the winter with Mrs H D Trace of Syl.
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Col
G. D. Jackson
Eustis
Florida Sanitarium
Orlando
Nellie Tunison
York City
H. D. Trace
Syl
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W. A. McKenzie
Electayor
Miss Heim
Florence Heim
Lewis Cobb
Waterbury
Samuel Gledhill
Fifth Avenue
Fred McDowell
Maude Abbott
Carl C. van Etten
W. W. van Etten
Chester
New York
van Etten
Lafayette University
Columbia University
Montclair Academy
Montclair
New Jersey
Epworth League
First National
Simpson
Legion Auxiliary
Eastern Star Meeting
Leke
Tion
Parke‘dard
Seaboard Line
M. W. Simpson
Tex Haygood
Carl Duncan
Travares
J. W. Hun
Ter
Legion
Lake County
Col. Jackson
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