Mock Tobacco Trial Delights Tourists At Mount Dora
A mock trial staged by the Tourist Club drew about 7 000 spectators in Mount Dora Florida. The case People vs J J West charged with selling cigarettes to a minor featured letters from a doctor and a dying woman as evidence and left jurors debating a lenient verdict amid a lively crowd.
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People
J.J. West
Millard
Dan, Bishop
J. J. West
Mount Dora
Lake County
Florida
Donald Loveless
Tom Cooley
Bob Rodenburg
Dr. Milner
Minnor
Milner
O. L. Callahan
Donald
Tallmadge entertains New York relatives in brief visit
H. M. Tallmadge publisher of the Topic entertains his Beacon New York parents Mr and Mrs Elmore Tallmadge and Erwin Burnett of Hughes Tallmadge as they visit, all favorably impressed by the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Tallmadge
Elmore Tallmadge
Beacon
New York
Erwin Burnett
Hughs- Tallmadge
Dora Woman's AJew Regular Meeting
A Dora area women's group holds a regular meeting with members gathering to discuss community updates and upcoming events. Attendees plan to share announcements and coordinate volunteer efforts.
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DORA
Aew
Address at Forum Highlights World Democracy Movement
A capacity crowd attended last Monday’s Forum to hear Dr. David D. Vaughan of Boston University discuss The World Sweep of Democracy. He traced unrest since 1914 and split democracy into extensive and intensive sweeps, noting Asia, Europe, and colonies show labor and reform currents shaping nations from Korea to Ireland, with Britain shifting to a Commonwealth of Free Nations.
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David D. Vaughan
Boston University
Vaughan
Buell
Milner
Asia
Korea
Japan
China
India
Gandhi
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
France
Spain
Africa
Great Britain
Egypt
Ireland
British Commonwealth of Free Nations
Italy
Lamoreux Appointed on Advisory Board for Shipments
G. W. Lamoreux of this city holds a seat on the advisory board governing freight shipments. Railroads will allow a limited amount of furniture and house furnishings to pass, requiring two permits per application. Lamoreux asks all planning shipments within thirty days to inform him before Friday as he attends a meeting in Orlando.
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G. W. Lamoreux
Ite
Kamoreux
Advisory Board
Orlando
Banquet for Veterans of the War Set for February 18
A forthcoming veterans banquet is planned for the evening of February 18. The program will be announced later and is expected to include remarks and acknowledgments.
Who Will Be Mount Dora Queen At Eustis
The February 22 Mardi Gras in Eustis will feature Mount Dora selecting a queen. The Topics weekly coupons invite residents to vote for their favorite candidate, with votes counted only from Topic coupons. Mail coupons to Box 348 by February 5 at 6 p.m. Early submissions encouraged.
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Mount Dora
Eustis
My Choice for Queen Dora to Represent Our Community
Community member advocates Dora as the preferred queen candidate, citing local ties and service. The note requests support for Dora at upcoming community events and pledges active involvement in neighborhood initiatives.
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Dora
Band Concert Tonight Featuring Polak and Miller
The band concert tonight at 7:30 features John Polak as leader with Miller. A full program includes Sousa Semper Fidelis Panorama by Barnhouse La Gitana by Bacalossi and other selections ending at 8:30. Patrons sit east of the band stand and cars are directed to enter at 6th avenue and Donnelly street with lights off except for applause.
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John Polak
Sousa
Barnhouse
Bacalossi
Kieffer
Polak
Miller
Lucia
Donizetti
English
Balfe
Tate
Dalby
Withrow
Dickson
6Th Avenue
Donnelly Street
Three Story Fireproof Block Planned for Mt Dora
Mid Lochen Inc announces a three story fireproof brick block will replace the Alton Hotel at Fourth and Donnelly streets. DD C Sherman E V Cartledge and Chas Edgerton are principal stockholders. Site acquired from Josie Iglesias. old hotel to be torn down. ground floor offices with second story offices. project aimed at progress for Mt Dora.
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Alton Hotel
Fourth and Donnelly Streets
Mid-Lochen Inc
DD. C. Sherman
E. V. Cartledge
Chas. Edgerton
Mid Lochen Inc
Josie Inglesias
Mt. Dora
Mount Dora
Food Sale by Ladies' Aid Society at Sidel's Market
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist Church will hold a food sale Saturday afternoon starting at 8 30 o clock at Sidel's Market. All support will be appreciated by the organizers and local community members.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of
The
Methodist Church
Sidel’s Market
Mount Dora Bank & Trust elects directors and officers
The Mount Dora Bank & Trust Company met January 12 and elected directors A E Allen H H Mallory James Simpson L R Heim R W Dickson Alfred Rehbaum George W Malone G L Bidwell G D Jackson J M Young A J Waltz. James Simpson named president L R Heim 1st vice president Alfred Rehbaum 2nd vice president and J M Young cashier. The bank reported prosperous condition and praised a perfect new vault installed by York Lock Supply Company with a ten ton door.
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Mount Dora Bank & Trust Company
A. E. Allen
H. H. Mallory
James Simpson
L. R. Heim
R. W. Dickson
Alfred Rehbaum
George W. Malone
G. L. Bidwell
G. D. Jackson
J. M. Young
A. J. Waltz
York Lock & Supply Company
City Council Reviews Plan For Local Licences
The City Council met at the city offices on Tuesday night and transacted routine business. The main discussion focused on licensing various vocations and whether to adopt a similar practice here. It was moved and carried to investigate existing practices and license charges in other cities for further consideration.
Local Lodge Honors Deceased Member in Cherished Assembly
The committee prepared a solemn session led by M. V. Simpson and J. J. West with engrossing by J. Gordon of the Chamber of Commerce. The session honors a deceased member whose family will cherish the full observance.
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M. V. Simpson
J. J. ‘West
J. Gordon
Chamber of Commerce
Keen Rivalry At Florida Power Boat Races Here
The Mount Dora event under the Florida Power Boat Association drew an estimated 7000 to 10000 spectators. Thousands flocked by rail, boat, and auto for a holiday outing with a concert by the Mount Dora Band and a thriving refreshment stand. The day started at 10:30 with perfect starts led by A Tissoto of Tampa and featured heats including a kicker race won by Harry Clark with a 8:24 time.
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Florida Power Boat Association
Mount Dora
Lake Shore Drive
Humanu
Lake Shore
Orlando
Eustis
Jacksonville
Tampa
Miami
Lakeland
A. Tissoto Tampa
Tary
Mr. Casebeer
Peoria
Ill
Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association
Frank Fowler
J E. Demarest
Commodore
Irsh
T. E. Wardell
Clark
Harry
Noonday Club to Listen to Mr Barnett
A large attendance at the Noonday Club luncheon at Villa Dora Hotel heard Dr Milner discuss fishing laws and bait handling. County Agent Jenkins spoke, and next Friday W L E Barnett will discuss Forestry, promising an interesting address for Mount Dora residents.
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Villa Dora
Milner
Milmer
Alfred Rehbaum
Kiwanis and
Mount Dora
J. D. Thyng
E. E. Truskett
Jenkins
W. L. E. Barnett
Fire alarm sparks brief Liberty street rush
A Wednesday around 5 pm fire alarm drew hundreds of cars to Liberty street but no blaze developed. The alarm was caused by a burning wire and was extinguished without firefighter action.
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Liberty Street
Turrentine and Harden Wed in Kansas Early Week
The marriage of Paul Turrentine to Fern Harden of Anthony Kansas was solemnized on January 13. The bridegroom is an agent at the Atlantic Line station in Mount Dora. The couple resides on Highland Avenue and receives congratulations from friends and colleagues.
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Paul Turrentine
Fern Harden
Anthony
Kansas
Atlatic Line
Mount Dora
Am Turrentine
Highland Avenue
Real Estate Boom Continues in Mount Dora
After a holiday lull, Mount Dora real estate rebounds with many substantial sales. George Malone of Malone Realty personally closed contracts totaling $103,000 in the past week as the sales force stayed busy across the area.
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George Malone
Mount Dora
Malone Realty
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Mid-Lochen
Bank & Trust
City Council
PLAN
SONC
Senate
Meo
Williams
MR. Barnett
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