Mount Dora Penalized Over Tri-State Rule Violation
Mount Dora faced penalties after a Lake-Orange league game with Umatilla was forfeited 11 to 9 due to a Tri-State league player in the Mount Dora lineup. Umatilla officials attacked Mount Dora’s Odell Brock, prompting a reprimand for Red Wilson and warnings of suspension for further fights. The league ordered stricter misconduct rules and dugout clearances, and discussed Charley Stapleton’s return amid the ongoing Tri-State eligibility dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Occee
Mountaineers
Umatilla
Apopka
The
Baptists
Vaden
Wilson
Odell Brock
Dan Vaden
Brock
Charley Stapleton
Stapleton
Tri-State
Lake Orange
Tri
Stokley Funeral Held Here Sunday
Funeral services for Charles Lee Stokley Jr. were held at the Baptist church. The 21 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Stokley died in an automobile accident in Colorado last week. Jerry Stokley accompanied the body to Mount Dora. The church was filled with friends and the many rat pieces showed the esteem in which he was held. News was taken to Eustis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lee Stokley Jr
The
Baptist Church
Stokley
C. L. Stokley
Colorado
Mount Dora
Jerry Stokley
Eustis
Mount Dora Lumber Co. Rebuilding Plant and Yards
The Mount Dora Lumber company owned and managed by J. G. Ray begins a full rebuilding of its plant and yards on South Donnelly avenue. A new office building will sit at Donnelly and Third, with concrete walls and gates along Donnelly and Third avenues to access the yard and shopcraft department through wall doors on Third Avenue. The firm, a leading Central Florida concern, highlights Ray as a progressive local businessman.
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Mount Dora Lumber Company
J. G. Ray
Chamber of Commerce
Donnelly Avenue
Donnelly and
Third Avenue
Alexander Street
Donnelly Street
Florida
Civic League Set to Meet Monday Evening
Mount Dora residents are invited to the second meeting of the new Citizens League at 8 o clock Monday at the Baptist Tabernacle. E C Stovall and W E Lackey lead as temporary secretary and chairman with aims to form a permanent organization and elect officers. The group seeks to discuss ways to secure a community building and other civic improvements for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens League
Baptist Tabernacle
Mount Dora
League
E. C. Stovall
W. E. Lackey
County Board Grants One and a Half Mills for Chamber Levy
The county board, in an extra session, granted the county chamber of commerce a levy of one and a half mills for the next fiscal year. Two mills was urged by supporters, but a split vote led to the reduced levy amid calls for economy. an upcoming session was set for Monday, July 16.
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County Board of Commissioners
County Chamber of Commerce
W. M. Igon
W. B. Gibson
Fred Lagerquist
Jefferson Thomas
K. L. Pepper
H. C. Brown
J. W. Lawrence
B. F. Hargis
H. C. Duncan
Igon
Treadway
Ashmore
Sloan
Yancy
Richey
Messrs
Moccasin Bites Russell Kline During Fishing
Russell Kline of Tavares was bitten on the thumb by a moccasin while fishing Monday. The snake had bitten fish he held earlier, so he received little venom. He was treated by Dr. M M Hannum in Eustis with snake-bite serum and sent home, with no serious effects reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Kline
J. B. Kline
Tavares
M. M.hannum
Eustis
County Press Group Hosts Dinner in Eustis
Lake County Press Association members met for the regular monthly dinner at the Grand View Hotel in Eustis. R J Holly Jr hosted and about twenty members attended a social evening with a delicious dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Holly Jr
Lake County Press Association
Grandview
Eustis
Republicans of Florida Gather at Howey Today
Republicans plan ratification and homecoming at Howey-in-the Hills as Mr Howey returns from the north. The event, starting at 2 pm, features songs by the Orlando Reporter-Star Boys' band and the Orange County Republican club quartet. Speakers include A F Knotts Wisdom D Brown E E Gallaway Arthur D Brown W J Howey Miss Helen Kimber W C Lawson Ruth Bryan Owen and T P Chaires. John J Lawless will close with a address for attorney general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Howey-in-the- Hills
Howey
North
Orlando Reporter-Star
Orange County
Republican Club
A. F. Knotts
Yankeetown
Republican State Committee
T. P. Chaires
Old Town
Congress
John J. Lawless
St. Petersburg
Light Plant Sale Defeated in Mount Dora Special Election
At a Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce meeting, George W. Malone was elected to manage the baseball club, replacing Edgar E. Stokes who resigned. Charles Stapleton became assistant manager and field captain, with full charge of on field duties. Ralph Pennington will return to Mount Dora in the Ocoee game Thursday and for the rest of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
George W. Malone
Edgar E. Stokes
Charles Stapleton
Stokes
Ralph Pennington
Pennington
Coastal road opens speeding trips from Florida to Georgia
The new 18 foot wide concrete Coastal highway connects Florida to South Carolina, bypassing grade crossings and shortening travel from Miami to the Carolinas. Funding came from coastal counties with federal aid, and motorcades from Jacksonville and Savannah marked the opening. Bus service between Jacksonville and Savannah is being discussed to extend toward Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Georgia
Florida Line
South Carolina
Miami
South Carolina Line
Jacksonville
Tampa
St. Petersburg
South Florida
Savannah
St. Simons Island
U. S
Congress
Georgia City
Carolinas
Virginia
Washington
Mount Dora Rejects Public Service Offer In Char Task Vote
Citizens of Mount Dora voted 251 to 111 to reject a Public Service Company offer for the municipal electric lighting plant. The election featured extra money-disposition propositions, including bonds, paving, a community hall, a municipal pier, and school and park endowment plans, with mixed outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Florida Public Service Company
Public Service Company
The
Park Commission
Fairbanks- Morsey Company
Citizens League
New Packing Plant Rising in Winter Garden
S. J. Sligh, Orlando citrus and vegetable shipper, rushes a new 75000 dollar packing plant in Winter Garden for citrus and vegetables. The iron and steel facility, built by Elliott Engineering and Arch Construction, aims to finish by September 10 for the fall shipping season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Garden
S. J. Sligh
Orlando
Sligh
Elliott Engineering Company
Arch Construction Company
Pep rally for Mount Dora baseball team at Malone home
A Sylvan Shores pep meeting drew over thirty baseball fans including Mount Dora club members. Secretary Heath was elected chairman and George W. Malone spoke as new manager, with several local business leaders and players delivering brief talks before supper. The group dispersed after a 10:30 pm program.
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Malone
Lakeshore Drive
Sylvan Shores
Mount Dora
Heath
Chamber of Commerce
George W. Malone
J. G Ray
C. C. Dowley
Ben Michaels
Ed Jaques
Wellington Johnson
Jack Simpson
Dr. Strayer
Leon Fitzsimmons
Foy Hall
Ocoee
Plans to Rebuild Princess Theater in Mount Dora
J. J. West Realty announced plans to rebuild the Princess Theater after a July 4 fire. Architects will design the new up to date playhouse while insurance is settled. Open air screenings are planned on Alexander Street near the post office as the work proceeds.
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J. J. West Realty Company
Charles G. Woodbridge
Gainesville
Lynn
Mass
Woodbridge
Princess Theater
Mount Dora
W. J. Gorman
Gorman
David Simpson
Alexander Street
Leesburg Bank Deposits Gain In Six Months
Leesburg banks show a deposit rise of over half a million dollars for the six months ending June 30, 1928, with loans and discounts down about 5 percent by more than $50,000. Total deposits across both banks exceed 2007 levels, while overall loans remain nearly flat year to year.
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Leesburg
First National Bank
Leesburg State Bank
Arena Nears Completion in Donnelly Park
Donnelly Park’s new arena expands rapidly attracting townspeople and visitors. The 120 by 40 foot structure features asphalt surfacing on six inch Ocala rock, concrete seating, 50 foot light poles, wire backstops, and removable volleyball and tennis net standards. Park terraces and Bermudagrass lawn progress alongside plans for a winter sports program led by Secretary Heath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnelly Park
Mount Dora
Heath
Chamber of Commerce
The
Park Commission
Kiwanis Interclub Meet Draws Eustis Tavares Guests
Members of the Eustis and Tavares Kiwanis clubs visit Mount Dora for a special luncheon at Villa Dora hotel. The event follows a spring attendance contest won by Tavares with Eustis close runner up, and Mount Dora plans a large crowd with an engaging program.
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Eustis
Tavares Kiwanis
Mount Dora Club
Villa Dora
Tavares Club
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Civic League
Moccasin
County Press Group
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