14 Jan 1926
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1926
Page
1
A Christmas edition of the Mount Dora Topic draws praise from national figures. Alfred E. Smith and Franklin D. Roosevelt send letters lauding the publication and its editor Morg Hoyt, noting Mount Dora’s support for local journalism and the paper’s Florida edition. Roosevelt adds pride in the community settling in Mount Dora.
Thieves forced entry at Bass and Crumley’s Gas Well on Grove street looting the safe and cash register, netting about 25 dollars, with damages around 140 dollars. The safe was later found on a Mount Dora road and the register near Sorrento, while canceled checks lay scattered near the site. Police were informed and an investigation began.
George F. Ketchum of Warwick New York writes letters recalling time spent at Mt. Dora and confirms his safe arrival home.
Louis Cohen has returned to Mount Dora after visiting his old home in New York. He is accompanied by Mrs. Cohen.
The funeral and church services for M O Williams were held at the Methodist Episcopal Church last Thursday at 10 30 am. Attendees filled the church and stood outside as a mark of respect while Rev J H Elder delivered comforting scripture rooted in John 11 25 and other verses. Floral tributes overwhelmed the altar as mourners honored a respected life.
The Chamber met in its rooms Tuesday night with good representation and interest. Reports were read and approved. Alfred Rehbaum was elected president for the next year, with C. L. Callahan as vice president and Fred McDowell as treasurer. Directors include M. V. Simpson E. E. Truskett Dr. Dickson D Sherman and H M Tallmadge. A committee to push gas for the Golden Triangle was continued. Mount Dora is urged to represent at the Orlando Fair, and a Stuart Chamber notice to meet Governor Martin was accepted.
The Monday forum drew a large church audience as Miss VY stor Eytinge discussed reforms. The speaker urged abolition of delays and technicalities, proposing three C's of justice and an official public defender, plus replacing juries with three judges for speedy, certain outcomes.
Mount Dora hosted a delegation from the Yacht Club, Captain Ace Stringfellow Jr and Boyd er of New York City, who came to Florida to collect material for Florida's Golden Shores. Dr. Dickson entertained them aboard his boat Ho-Bo, with other club members aboard as they toured Lake Dora and Dora Canal. They visited Grandview Hotel and Lakes and Hills Realty, with further stops in Orlando and Haines, sharing ideas and hospitality.
The new city council held its first meeting Tuesday night with Mayor Waltz and most councilmen present. They discussed paving water sub divisions and minor items, handling them unanimously. J D Thyng sought park seating. the council offered cooperation. Visitors Ge Meyer and Charles Beacon from New York toured the area and planned to return for next week’s power boat races.
A whist party was held at the Villa Dora for guests and friends last week. Another whist event is planned for Thursday night and a bridge party will take place on Saturday night.
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