Mount Iora Boats Feature At Daytona
The Noonday Club hosted a luncheon at the New England Inn with speeches by E. E. Truskett presiding and W. L. E. Barnett of Jacksonville delivering the principal address on forestry. Barnett argued current taxes punish timber and hinder reforestation, urging reform to balance owner profit with forest preservation.
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Daytona
New England Inn
E. E. Truskett
Mr. Schumaker
Mount Lake Development Company
W. L. E. Barnett
Jacksonville
Burnett
United States
Forest School
Mount Dora Cafe Sells After Widow’s Sale
The Mount Dora Cafe, sold by the widow of J. H. Wood to George Condon of DeLand, reopened Monday after Wood’s death. At seven a.m. a coffee urn exploded, igniting the buffet and wall, but a sprinkler system extinguished the blaze preventing a larger fire. The new proprietor plans renovations and improvements.
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Mount Dora
J. H. Wood
George Condon
DeLand
Musicale at the Villa Dora Hotel Presented by Rollins College Artists
An evening musicale at the Villa Dora Hotel will feature Miss Edna Wallace flutist Miss Lila Niles pianist Miss Gretchen Cox violinist Miss Emmy Schenck ra and Mr Allen Walker cello The performers are associated with Rollins College School of Music and Fine Arts with dancing to follow.
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Villa Dorj
Edna ‘Wallace
Lila “Niles
Gretchen Cox
Emmy, Schenckra
Allen Walker
Rollins College School of Music
Mount Dora Cafe Owner John H. Wood Dies After Illness
John H. Wood 46 proprietor of Mount Dora Cafe died at his home after a long illness and brain hemorrhage. A Mason Shrine and Knight Templar, he leaves a widow and two children. Burial was in Spartanburg South Carolina with a Masonic service held locally. His death ends a two year Mount Vera residence noted for civic involvement.
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John H. Wood
Mount Dora
Mount Vera
Shrine
Knight Templar
Spartanburg
South Carolina
Stevens' Mended Boat Fails To Edge Rival In Race
Ned Stevens and partner Bunny Stevens competed in Mount Dora with their repaired boat "Red Devil" but failed to beat the rival "Streak a Paint" after a prior propeller accident. The vessel sank briefly in seven feet of water when a rear strut pierced the hull during testing, though the boat was raised and rebuilt for the race.
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Ned Stevens
Mount Dora
Stevens
Robert
Bunny
Ned
Leesburg
Remarkable 36-Hour Hydroplane Built for Willett and Fowler
Wise Boat Works delivered a hydroplane with 151 cubic inch displacement in thirty six hours. The speed vessel was shipped to Daytona Beach and entered in the Monday races, where it performed well for Commodore Willett and Walter Fowler.
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Wise Boat Works
Daytona Beach
Commodore Willett
Walter Fowler
Daytona
Mount Dora
the Lakes and Hills Realty
Binder Boy
Harry Backus
Daytona Beach News
Paige
Mayor Kennedy to Speak at Noonday Club Luncheon
Eustis Mayor Kennedy will be the principal speaker at the Noonday Club Luncheon this Friday. The club requests full attendance from members and guests.
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Kennedy of
Eustis
Who Will Be Princess at the Eustis Mardi Gras
Voters will choose a queen from Lake County representatives. princesses will ride in the parade. Coupons for voting are due February 12, with a ballot box at the Topic office and a committee tallying results. Current standings list Florence Heim, Rosalie Brantley, Lois Haile and others in the race.
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The
Eustis Mardi Gras
Dora
Lake County
E. V
Rehbaum
HM. Tallmadge
Ganesday
Florence Heim
Rosalie Brantley
Lois Haile
Ruth Cox
Clara Hall
Florence Hibbard
Harriet M. Banks
Louise Fowler
Frances Simpson
Irene Carter
Marguerite Linderman
Thelma Fenzel
Queen Dora Candidate Nominated for Eustis Pageant
A reader proposes Queen Dora to represent the Eustis community at the city pageant, suggesting the candidate name and residence as the basis for consideration.
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Dora
Father Gordon on the Indians at the Forum
Father Phillip Gordon of the Ojibway spoke on Americas Words before a full Forum audience. He criticized the Indian Bureau, praised missionaries, noted past harms to Indians, and highlighted books like Century of Dishonor.
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Phillip Gordon
America
Indian Bureau
Father Gordon
Christianester
Spain
Helen Hunt Jackson
Clarence Skinner
Taft’s College
Skinner
John Haynes Holmes
Community Church
Boston
New England
Old South Forum
St. Lawrence University
Harvard College
Boston School of Social Workers
Columbia University
Labor College of Boston
Southlands
Champion Horse Shoe Thrower Putt Mossman Visits Mount Dora
Putt Mossman of El Dora Iowa visited Mount Dora early this week en route to St Petersburg for the national tournament. He will return Tuesday February 2 for a 4 o clock game inviting all to witness the champion in action.
Heim Returns from Connecticut Trip
Heim has returned from a business trip to Connecticut and is welcomed back by locals who are glad to see him again.
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L. A
Malone Plans Free Home Building Sets for Mount Dora
George Malone offers to give two sets of complete home plans and two contracts free of charge to anyone who builds a home in Mount Dora within the city limits. Plans, drawn by a high class architect, would cost 200 to 250 if sold. Malone aims to encourage better homes and invites calls to his office to view the materials.
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George Malone
Mount Dora
Malone
Concert Thursday Night by Local Band Led by John Potgk
A large crowd enjoyed an excellent Thursday night program by the local band led by John Potgk. The program featured a mix of overtures, waltzes, intermezzos, and marches including Golden Wand, Estudiantina, Flirting, and Dreadnaught, with pieces arranged for solo trumpet and two clarionettes.
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John Potgk
Hall
Laurendeau
Waldi
JB Whistler
Intermezzo
Mascagni
Barnhousé
E. Ball
Lake
Southwell
Geo. Barnard
Dalibey
New Bus Line Links City to Eustis and Tavares
A new bus line started last Monday, run by Whitie Star Taxi Service of Eustis, operates to Eustis and Tavares. Buses depart the city on the even hour all day, with a fare of 25 cents to each destination.
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Eustis
Tavares
Whitie Star Taxi Service
Local boats put on sensational speed races Monday
Daytona speed boat events drew many entries with Mount Dora among competitors. The report highlights the public's reaction and notable boats like Nigger Baby and Binder Boy, describing dramatic heats and a relay finale amid engine troubles and close finishes.
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Villa Dora
H. Wood
Indians
Mount Dora Lake
Florida
W. E Lackey
A. Rehbaum
C. C. Dooley
Fred McDowell
L. R. Heim
James Simpson
A. J. Waltz
J. H. Crane
Grandview Terrace
Park Street
Liberty Street
Pine Summit Subdivision
Pine Summit
McKinzie
Helen Street
Council
M. W. Simpson
T. J. Gudgeon
Enmnine
Craig
Filby
State Card of Health
Central Foundry Company
Dooley
McDowell
Ralph DePalma
Nigger Baby
Mt. Dora
Sandigeér
Comrith
Ripple
Iss Hasid
Journ
Au ‘Est
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