George Washington Bicentennial Celebrations at Mount Dora Public School
October 20th district contest to select the winner by three judges. Events include seventh and eighth grade contest with recognition at Ocala district, Washington Memor ial planting February 19 at 1 00 p m on school grounds. Public invited to attend. prize essays and junior high events February 23 at 2 00 p m.
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George Washington
Mount Dora Public School
Ocala
Washington
New York Actor Ed Waldmann to Headline Local Benefit Comedy
Edward Waldmann, noted New York actor and director, will star as David Garrick in John Barrymore's farce A Strange Romance at the Community Auditorium on Tuesday February 16 in a benefit for the King's Daughters. Mount Dora's local talent will support under Waldmann's direction, with singing and dancing acts interspersed throughout. The production, once on Broadway, aims to raise funds for charitable work with hopes of drawing strong audience support.
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Edward Waldmann
New York
Community Auditorium
King’s Daughters
John Barrymore
Waldmann
David Garrick
London
Mount Dora
Pythian Sisters
King
Sylvan Shores Residence Sold for Winter Home in Dora Area
A Sylvan Shores residence has been sold with the purchaser identified as Mr. Harry W. of Toronto Canada. Mrs Page is noted as sister of Mrs H W Wil es of Lake Beauclaire and both are familiar to Dora residents as winter friends. Commodore M Johnson of Dora Yacht Club owns lakeshore property and plans to build a new boathouse on the shore.
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Sylvan Shores
Harry W
Toronto
Canada
Page
H. W. Wiles
Lake Beauclaire
Dora
M. Johnson
Dora Yacht Club
Local photographers warned of in-town racket
Report warns Mount Dora residents of two young men who enter shops with a new rack et and camera to take a quick photograph then return later to sell pictures. The note says the men aim to profit from local stores and emphasize supporting Mount Dora businesses.
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Mount Dora
Special Musical Program by Woman's Club Preview
Attention to members of the Woman's Club for a Friday afternoon program at 3 o'clock in the Community Building rooms. Mrs May Brigel, University of Miami instructor in music history, will give a music interpretation program. The Miami Daily News praised her for making listening to music intelligent and engaging.
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Woman's Club
May Brigel
University of Miami
The
Miami Daily News
Kiwanis Funds Sought for Mount Dora 4-H Club
Kiwanis will sponsor a Mount Dora 4-H club with Lee French and W L Barnett appointed leaders. The club will provide moral support and leadership though no financial aid is planned. The underprivileged children committee reported needs for nourishing food and other aid, and proposed Kiwanis Frolic funds raise $200 extra this year.
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Kiwanis
Mount Dora Boys
Lee French
A. Lee French
W. L. Barnett
Wm.Johnson
Kiwanis Frolic Committee
Tourist Club Home Programs Delight at Friday Meetings
Reports from all sides say the Tourist Club Friday programs are enjoyed more than past years. Miss Newhall celebrated a natal anniversary with a birthday party performance as the girl. The Wise Trio opened with musical numbers and Auld Lang Syne. Louise Newhall and Ninette Lionardell hosted the event. Mary White and Alice Davis, just back from the Boston Conservatory, sang a duet. Cornelia Clapp portrayed Madame Melba with operatic numbers, and Rachel Nutt Dean, now a dean, delivered two recitations.
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Wise
Harry Wise
Miss Wise
Ninette Lionardell
Louise Newhall
Mary White
Alice Davis
Boston Conservatory of Music
Cornelia Clapp
Madame Melba
Rachel “Nutt Dean
Mount Dora Golfers Set Notable Records
Mount Dora golfers are making a fine showing with two players in the star class. R C Thomas of Patchogue New York, a guest at the Hotel Mount Dora, scored a hole in one on the Lake County Country Club course. He later played in the Villa Dora tournament Wednesday afternoon and hoped to continue success.
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Mount Dora
R. C.thomas
Patchogue
N.Y
Lake County
Villa Dora
Plans Set for Mount Dora Annual Regatta on Feb 27
Plans are being perfected for Mount Dora’s annual regatta sponsored by the Yacht Club and Power Boat. The event will feature fast boats on Florida waters, trophies, and Rollins students in canoe races and water stunts. Winners from last Saturday include H. H. Mallory, Wm. Patterson, R. W. Dickson in runabouts and Curtis Wise in sail boats.
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Mount Dora
Yacht Club
Florida
Rollins
H. H. Mallory
Wm. Patterson
R. W. Dickson
Charles Edgerton
Curtis Wise
J. C. Spooner
Lloyd Jones
Harriet Wise
Roberta Widmer
F. A. MacNare
Howard Rutherford
Com
E. Johnson
Com. Fowler
Com. Edgerton
C. A. Bennett
A. MacKenzie
M. Cronwalt
A. Hurlburt
Elsa the mental marvel at Mount Dora theatre
RKO and Keith vaudeville bring Elsa the mental marvel to Mount Dora for a two night stand next Tuesday and Wednesday. Her act blends concentration with musical skill as she plays any number whispered to her assistant. She shares billing with the feature film Surrender starring Warner Baxter and will appear after the film at about 8 45 each evening.
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RKO
Keith
Sparks
Florida
Elsa
Mount Dora
St. Augustine
Warner Baxter
Notice Dog License Due
Dog licenses are due January 1. All dogs must have a tag to avoid penalty. Male dogs fee is $1.00 and female dogs fee is $3.00.
Social Science Speaker Dr John A Lapp at Forum
Dr John A Lapp head of Marquette University Social Sciences speaks at the Forum on Monday February 1 on Why Are There Poor. He is a distinguished reformer and author with many national positions. Last week Prof Joshi drew praise for a polished talk on India and its relations with Britain and the West.
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John A. Lapp
Department of Social Sciences
Marquette University
Lapp
Joshi
India
England
America
China
Europe
Arabia
Japan
The Rock Garden Receives Donations and Blooms
Mrs. Zell reports a $1.50 donation from a friend at the Lakeside Inn and $1.00 from Miss Kate Warren for The Rock Garden. The area is popular with visitors who rest on the beach and view a variety of plants as azaleas begin to bloom with springlike weather.
Blues Lead Reds in Chamber Membership Drive
W S McLin, Motor Vehicle Commissioner, informs Mount Dora tag agent E E Stokes of a 25 percent penalty on 1932 motor vehicle licenses after February 1. The letter outlines who is liable, exemptions for stored or dealer stock vehicles, and cross-state arrivals. The January Chamber supper saw Blues win the membership contest 73 to 41, with a goal of 200 members. a dinner for the losers is planned. Water hyacinth control in the Apopka Canal committee reports progress and a $200 raised for spraying and fencing at the canal entrance.
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W. S. McLin
E. E. Stokes
Mount Dora
Mr. McLin
Mr. Stokes
Chamber of Commerce
Blues
A. C. Quixley
Reds
Grandview
A. J. Waltz
Geo
C. Keller
Chas Edgerton
O. M. Simpson
George J. White
Ferdinand Smith
D. G. Bishop
J. J. West
Alfred Rehbaum
James Simpson
Thomas H. Cooley
Carl S. Graves
S. S. Sadler
A. E. Hurlburt
O. D. Stephens
Apopka Canal
Apopka
Orchestra Concert Set List From March Program
The program features pieces led by Se, Seredy arr J S, Rubinstein, actor Thornton C R Nichols, Shu bert, Rosas, Burt Ward, Donizetti, Mozart and W P Chambers. It closes with the Star Spangled Banner.
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J.S. Seredy
A. Rubinstein
Thornton
C. R. Nichols
F. Shubert
J. Rosas
Mount Dora Art League Plans February Gothic Architecture Meeting
The Mount Dora Art League alternates program and work meetings. The next gathering on February 4 at 7:30 p.m. will be hosted by Miss Stella Lewis on Donnelly Avenue between Eighth and Ninth. The program centers on Gothic Architecture and invites all interested in art to attend.
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Mount Dora
Improvements Noted in Downtown Section
Report notes noticeable upgrades in the downtown area improving the appearance of the business district. Observers mention added materials and ongoing work enhancing streetscapes and storefronts.
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Down Town
Kennedy nets record 13 1/4 pound smallmouth bass
Attorney W. M. Kennedy of Sylvan Shores caught a field record smallmouth bass in Lake Gertrude at 8:30 PM on Sunday, weighing 13 1/4 pounds. The officially weighed fish tops the prior record of 12 1/2 pounds from Lake Apopka, with potential prizes from multiple sponsors.
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Lake Gertrude
W. M. Kennedy
Sylvan Shores
Kennedy
United States
Lake Apopka
Lake Eustis
Concert Planned for February 9 by Jane Polk of Indianapolis
The Community church announces a February 9 concert by Jane Polk of Indianapolis aided by Mr. Plymouth. Mrs. Polk is praised as a singer of rare ability and the event promises a delightful evening for all attendees.
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Jane Polk
Indianapolis
Ind
Plymouth
Endangered Children Face Risks as Street Traffic Rises
With peak tourist season and heavy traffic, children's safety on shared streets is at risk as they play and run near cars. Authorities warn drivers and guardians to watch for youngsters in busy areas.
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Athenaeum
Woman’s Club Tomorrow
Thomas
Coleman
Social Science
the Rock Garden
Lead Reds
Orange Co
Motor Vehicle
Donnelly Park
Art League
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