City council sets salaries and department funds for year
The council approves clerk salary at 2400 with 600 for assistant, 200 monthly for Police, same water and light pay, street labor at 25 cents per hour, fire pay unchanged, and 300 for City Attorney. Janitor max 50 monthly. mayoral office furnishing cost to be reported. Yacht Club seeks reimbursed bulkheading costs. next meeting will consider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department
Light and Water Department
F. B. Smith
Mount Dora
Baptist Pastor to Speak for Florida Orphanage Drive
Dr J H Griffin pastor of Winter Haven's Baptist church will speak at 2 30 pm in the First Baptist church Eustis to support the Florida Baptist Convention Special Orphanage Campaign. The effort aims to raise funds in January February and March for the Arcadia state orphanage. He will meet with Lake County ministers and laymen to discuss each church's share and Sunday attendance on March 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Griffin
Baptist Church of
Winter Haven
Eustis
First Baptist Church
Florida Baptist Convention
State Baptist
Arcadia
Fla
Aed
Winners of Boat Races Saturday at Yacht Club
The Saturday afternoon races on the Yacht Club course produced winners in multiple divisions. Runabouts first heat H H Mallory, second Wm Patterson, third Frank Fowler. second heat R W Dickson first, Frank Fowler second, H H Mallory third. Sail boats Curtis Wise first, Lloyd Jones second, C E Perkins third. Rowing doubles winners include Nona Mortensen and Barbara Hopcraft. Ruth Bradner and Shirley Schonenberger. Milton Chapman and Mortimer McCown. Bob Quixley and Merle Bradstock. The crowd enjoyed a beautiful afternoon by the club house and along the banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Mallory
Wm. Patterson
Frank Fowler
R. W. Dickson
Curtis Wise
Lloyd Jones
C. E. Perkins
Nona Mortensen
Barbara Hopcraft
Ruth Bradner
Shirley Schonenberger
Milton Chapman
Mortimer McCown
Bob Quixley
Merle Bradstock
Citrus Freaks In Our Window
The Topic reports unusual citrus displays from Mr. A J Miles and another grower. A twelve fruit orange cluster from a Lake Orange county grove shows ten remaining after two dropped. A freak tangelo with two cores and an elongated top tangelo are also shown.
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Miles
Lake
Orange County
Tavares High Boys Defeat Local Team 33 to 28
Tavares High boys edged the local Mount Dora squad 33 to 28 on Friday January 15. Early in the game Tavares pulled ahead by halftime a wide margin but Mount Dora regrouped after Coach Laney’s halftime talk to reduce the gap. Mount Dora next faces Oviedo on January 22 with hopes for a stronger second half start.
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Tavares High Boys
Tavares
Mount Dorn
Laney
Mount Dora High
Oviedo
Card of Thanks for Father’s Sickness and Death
The family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of their Father. Mrs. J. C. Cooper Mrs. C. E. Burchett E. G. Hall Douglas Hall W. O. Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Cooper
C. E. Burchett
E. G. Hall
Douglas Hall
W. O. Hall
Notice of Final Dividend for Receiver Certificates
All holders of Receiver's Certificates issued by C. B. Treadway as Receiver of the Bank of Mount Dora are notified that a final 3 percent dividend will be paid on and after January 29 1932. A lost certificate bond is required for holders who have not surrendered their certificate. Proof of Claim bad ay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Treadway
Bank of Mount Dora
Eresco
Legion Auxiliary Starts New Year With Good Outlook
Mount Dora Unit reports 1931 outstanding due to active service and notes 410000 members as the world’s largest women’s patriotic group. Mrs. Dahlin cites rising interest and opportunities, with nearly 40000 new members in 1931 and further enrollments planned for 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Auxiliary
Dahlin
E W Shaw of Vermont and Florida dies after operation
E W Shaw of East Poultney Vermont and Mount Dora Florida died Tuesday night at Sanford Hospital after an afternoon operation. He was 81 and survived by his widow. The body was taken to Rutland Vermont for services and burial from the Masonic Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Shaw
East Poultney
Mount Dora
Sanford Hospital
Shaw
Rutland
Masonic Temple
Florida’s Blooming Future for Citizens and Growth
State leaders urge planting thriving flowers around every Florida school and expanding population to three to six million to boost citizenship, climate appeal, and overall progress. They argue Florida’s mild winters and abundant flora will attract migrants and make the state a model commonwealth.
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Florida
Arnold
Premium plant exhibit prizes and conditions listed
Detailed rules for an outdoor plant show include a premium list with at least ten plant varieties and club displays. Exhibitors compete for cash prizes from 12 dollars to 4 dollars, with the best collective display of cut flowers by a club requiring at least six members and ten or more cut flowers.
Floral Exhibit Rules and Prizes for County Fair
The notice outlines competition categories for flower entries including roses in multiple colors with ribbons, narcissus, and a special paper listing. It details potted plant judging with named varieties, living flower pictures by clubs, junior entries with cash prizes for baskets of mixed flowers, and ribbons for best flower box exhibit and best novelty plant or flower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. S. Allen
Tavares
Fla
Willard Bouts Auburn Barrett in Bantam Clash at Orlando
Young Willard of Orlando defeats Auburn Barrett of Fairvilla by decision after four hard rounds in a bantamweight bout. The card also features Battling Boy Thomas versus Andy Ferguson at 140 pounds with a close T K O loss for Thomas and a planned rematch. Ward Sloan and Tony Flowers open in a paper weight bout with Flowers pressing the action.
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Jess Willard
Orlando
Auburn Barrett
Fairvilla
Willard
Boy Thomas
Andy Ferguson
Leesburg
Thomas
Ferguson
Ferguon
Flowers
Sloan
Kiwanis Frolic Committee Eyes 4-H Youth Programs
Kiwanian A Lee French reports on youth activities in Mountora and the value of 4-H clubs. He cites national convention figures with 5,000 participants and average 4-H bank accounts around 155 dollars. He notes Mountara area clubs in Lakeonty and Clifford counties planning to organize similar programs for local boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lee French
Mountora
French
Cbs
China
Andance
Lakeanty
Clifford
Hiratt
County
Ent
Wise Orchestra Members Stage Luncheon Music Program
A three member Wise Orchestra with Mr H J Wise Miss Wise and Mrs Clif ford Palmer performed two numbers at luncheon and others followed. Kiwanis Anniversary observance features Harold Hippler as speaker from Eustis and prior district governor. Keystone Jubilee Singers and Bartow negro quartet perform spirituals. Community social room committee serves luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise Orchestra
H. J. Wise
Miss Wise
Clifford Palmer
Harold Hippler
Eustis
Keystone Jubilee Singers
Bartow
Ladies of the Community Social Room
Mount Dora Road Bond Debate Over Surfacing Choice
Road support shifts as concrete favored by 90 to 95 percent of locals for a new state road. Sim pson cites safety in wet weather lower cost and durability as reasons. Mount Dora Chamber backs concrete, but asphalt advocates prevail for continued delay. State Road Department will draft specifications and seek federal approval for bids at the February or March meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Sanford Road
Mount Dora
Wekina River
Washington
State Department
Inaugural Address Marks Florida Town Transition
Mayor Hanscom spoke on uniting the people and the campaign platform in Florida town. He praised Mr Hurlburt for his public spirit and noted messages from across Florida and distant states. He pledged collective effort and encouraged lingering supporters to join the new administration. Retiring Mayor Lackey praised six years of service and pledged continued interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanscom
Hurlburt
Florida
Lackey
Inaugural Dinner Highlights Mount Dora Unity and Resolve
Mount Dora officials and community leaders gathered for an inaugural dinner emphasizing cooperation and a strong start to the new regime. City Attorney Cooley urged support to steady the town’s ship of state, with Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis pledging cooperation and officials outlining needs for parks and recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Cooley
Bill” Johnson
George White
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis
G. W. Hanscom
W. J. Johnson
Alfred Rehbaum
A. J. Waltz
James Simpson
N. W. Morley
L. C. Jerne
C. R. Javens
Elizabeth Evans
Park Board
Charles Edgerton
J. J. West
E. P. Zell
R. N. White
R. W. Dickson
Daniel H. Bishop
T. H. Cooley
W. L. Wood
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Kell
Iers
Igor
Council
Baptist Orphanage
Legion Auxiliary
Kiwais
Charis
Tangerine
Umatilla
Mrs. Bayard Roberts
P. D
Orlando Road
C. Dooley
C. C. Dooley
NT Tama Publishing CO
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