Atlantic Coast Line to modernize Mount Dora rail facilities
Mount Dora will see major improvements costing thousands on Coast Line property within sixty days. The plan includes regrading right of way, widening the Clayton Street underpass, a new Sylvan Shores steel bridge, crushed stone roadbed, asphalt crossings, heavier rails, creosoted ties, depot yard grading, and a fresh paint job for the depot and surroundings, as touted by Chamber of Commerce leaders after talks with Coast Line officials.
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Atlantic Coast
Mount Dora
R of
Chamber of Te
Mber of Commerce
Sylvan Shores
Clayton Street
Kirkland
Lakeside Park
McCown Elected Cashier of First National Bank
J. M. McCown, previously Assistant Cashier since January 1926, was elected cashier at a Bank board meeting to succeed J. M. Young who resigned to pursue a run at Williston Florida. Ellen Jarrett, long time bank employee, was promoted to Assistant Cashier to fill the vacancy.
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First National Bank
J. M. McCown
Shier
J. M. Young
Williston
Florida
Mygown
Ellen Jarrett
Garden Club meets at Grandview Hotel for landscape talk
The Garden Club gathered at the Grandview Hotel on a Wednesday meeting where speaker F aide B. Mitchell from the Publicity Committee delivered an illustrated talk on landscape design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Grandview Hotel
B. Mitchell
Sylvan Shores Taken Over by Connecticut Syndicate
A Connecticut syndicate has taken over the Sylvan Shores development with a progressive policy to be announced later. The Sylvan Shores Company will act as brokers for the new concern. L. R. Heim, under doctor’s care, has been ordered to Hot Springs Arkansas, joined by Mrs. Heim and their daughter en route from the East Coast.
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Sylvan Shores
Connecticut
Sylvan Shores Company
L. R. Heim
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Sadler Named Head of Mount Dora Yacht Club
S. S. Sadler of Tangerine was unanimously chosen Commodore of the Mount Dora Yacht Club at the annual meeting in Mount Dora Florida. Other officers named include Frank Fowler vice commodore E. E. Stokes rear commodore secretary treasurer and Dr R W Dickson Commodore for the unexpired term. Regatta plans were discussed with a big Lake Dora event proposed.
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S. S. Sadler
Tangerine
Orange County Board of Commissioners
Mount Dora
Frank Fowler
E. E. Stokes
J. P. Donnelly
Frank H. Heath
House Committee
H. H. Mallory
J. J. Alvord
T. E. Wardell
D. C. Sherman
David Simpson
Regatta
H. J. Wise
Jack Simpson
James Laughlin
L. R. Heim
R. J. Trim
Dr. Dickson
L R. Heim
Sadler
Commodore Dickson
Fowler
Lake Dora
Orange County
Leyaitae
Mount Dora Bank Savings Passes Hundred Thousand
Savings deposits in the local Mt Dora bank have crossed the $100 000 mark as evidence of steady growth. The town is urged to celebrate the achievement, with congratulations extended to bank owners and the city.
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Mount Dora
Woman's Club Holds Large Meeting At Congregational Church
One of the season s largest gatherings was held Tuesday afternoon by the Woman s Club at the Congregational Church. The Dramatic club led the program as Mrs Kelly presided over a brief business session and a gavel gift from Mrs Sanborn was announced. A package of spoons from anonymous donor Mrs Baker followed. Officers will be voted at the February meeting and membership drives highlighted by honors points in the State Federation. Delegates to sectional and county meetings were named and Watson Block paintings promoted by the Arts and Crafts Club.
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Congregational Church
Woman’s Club
Dramatic Club
State Federation
Marsh
Mae Turk
Keller
Orlando
Sorosis Club
Clermont
Mesdames
Reed
Banks
Cahn
Helms
Malory
Slack
Hewlett
Altizer
Watson
Death of Mrs Powell deeply mourned in Malone
Mary F Powell daughter of Dr and Mrs Thomas R Powell died at the home of her sister Mrs James W Massey on Tremain Street January 15 born Malone September 26 1849 She served 46 years in the pension office Washington DC She lived with her sister the past six years summers in Malone winters there Survived by two nieces and one nephew Mrs J A Simpson Malone Mrs W H Barse New York City and others
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Mary F. Powell
James W. Massey
Tremain Street
Malone
Pension Offic
Washington, D. C
President- Wheeler
N.Y
J. A. Simpson
W. H. Barse
New York City
Tourists Pack Mt Dora Tabernacle for Club Evening
The Tourist Club session in Mt Dora drew a crowded audience at the Tabernacle with a varied program. New members Mr and Mrs Hawley from Connecticut were introduced and performed, followed by the Comic Opera Mr Cox and Mr Box showcasing musical and dramatic talent from Eustis.
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Mt. Dora
Andrews
C. T. Pindy
Fred Parker
Eustis
Cox
Meade Crooks
Band Stand Presents Very Fine Appearance
The band stand showcases a new painting and arrangement that noticeably improves the park’s beauty. The overall enhanced appearance draws attention to the greatly improved area.
Soil needed for Donnelly Park filling urges Mrs Zell contact
A brief public notice requests anyone with soil to spare to inform Mrs. Zell. The Donnelly Park improvement project continues and volunteers are asked to assist by providing soil if possible.
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Mrs. Zell
Donnelly Park
Zell
Mock Trial Set for Prof Rosborough January 27 1928
The mock trial of Prof. D A Rosborough will be held before a jury at 7 30 PM on Friday January 27 1928 in the presence of the Tourist Club. The State alleges overwhelming evidence of guilt while the defendant proclaims innocence and demands a jury trial. T H Cooley prosecutes for the State and E H Wilkerson represents the defense before Judge Millard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.A. Rosborough
T. H. Cooley
E. H. Wilkerson
Millard
Joe Young Resigns as Cashier at Local Bank
J. M. Young, cashier of the First National Bank of this city, resigns effective February first. He has served since the bank’s organization in 1925 and leaves Mount Dora to organize a National Bank at Williston in Levy County, joining local businessmen there.
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J. M. Young
First National Bank
Mr. Young
Mount Dora
Williston
Levy County
P T A Presents Unique School Play in Auditorium
The High School auditorium hosted an original PTA entertainment titled The Wedding of Miss Jill and Mr Jack. Children from first to third grades plus preschoolers starred under Miss Rae Browns guidance with support from Mount Dora Orchestra and accompanist Miss Jeannette Pike. Performers Harriet Wise Raymond Perkins William Victor Lucy La Breck Rachel Rich ter Natalie Spilky Nelson Cain and others contributed in acts and a reception with a wedding cake centerpiece as the audience applauded the charming production.
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Parent-Teacher’s Association
Jill
Jack
Rae Brown
Tangerine
Florida
New England
Harriet Wise
Raymond Perkins
William Victor
Lucy la Breck
Rachel Richter
Bobby Shaftoe
Natalie Spilky
Nelson Cain
Mrs Look Dies at Martha's Vineyard
Mrs Fannie A Look widow of Albert Look died at Martha's Vineyard Hospital Monday morning November 14 after about five months illness. She was 64 and remembered as lifelong Vineyard Haven resident with winters in California and the south. A Unitarian church member, she belonged to several societies prior to her illness. her son Ralph was among survivors.
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Fannie A. Look
Villa Dora
Martha’s Vineyard
Albert Look
Martha’s Vineyard Hospital
Look
Valentine Lewis
Vineyard Haven
California
Unitarian Church
Ralph Ae Lsurial
Forum speaker Dr Vaughan on The Family and social change
A large audience heard Boston University professor Dr Vaughan discuss The Family. He explored monogamy vs polygamy, divorce trends, birth control, and the evolving role of women, noting economic shifts, education gains, and broader social freedoms shaping modern marriage.
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Lindsey
Vaughan
Boston University
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Woman's Club
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Mrs. Look
Dr. Vaughan
The
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McLennon and Morgan
Sir Henry Main
Turkey
Orient
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