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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1935

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Local Federal Savings & Loan Pays Dividend

The Local Federal Savings and Loan Association, chartered last fall and supervised by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Winston-Salem, will pay a dividend on installment and option share accounts in cash or credit on or before May 1st, 1935. The institution emphasizes thrift, budgeting for home costs, life insurance, and government-backed safety, with investments supported by the Treasury and the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation.

Association United States Federal Home Loanee Winston-Salem Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation Washington, D. C Avcontinant Mount Dora Secretary of the Treasury J. J. West Realty Company

Vacation Church School Opens at First Methodist

The Vacation Church School began Monday at First Methodist Church with nursery primaries and juniors in a full schedule. Nursery overseen by Katherine Killian and Mrs Arlie Bellflower. primary by Mrs Robert Goodman and Mrs Cook. juniors by Miss Marie Slack and Miss Lois Hazel of Tangerine. Theme Building of the Church with nature study plant life. juniors planting flowers and shrubs to improve grounds. All community children may attend.

First Methodist Church Katherine Killian Arlie Bellflower Robert Goodman Cook Marie Slack Lois Hazel

Mount Dora Theatre Announces Week of New Comedy and Classics

The Mount Dora Theatre presents It's A Small World with Spencer Tracy and Wendie Barry on Friday and Saturday, a light comedy about a romancing couple after a midwestern car crash. Sunday and Monday showcase Reckless, MGM's musical drama with Jean Harlow and William Powell. Also on Saturday Buck Jones stars in The Crimson Trail, while Gene Stratton Porter's Keeper of the Bees plays Sunday and Monday.

Mount Dora Theatre Spencer Tracy Wendie Barry Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Mount Dora Jean Harlow William Powell Miss. Harlow Miss Harlow Buck Jones Gene Stratton Porter Keeper of the Bees

Farmers find grazing crops pay for hogs in county

Marion county farmers report grazing crops yield profits for hogs says County Agent Clyde H Norton. Many have fed cattail millet and cow peas as summer pasture for sows and pigs. The number of farmers using hog feeding crops this year is larger than last year.

Marion County Clyde, H. Norton

Baseball News By Gene Downs Second Game Canceled

Gene Downs reports the second baseball game was rained out after players prepared to play in Eus tis here. Rain halted the schedule and prevented completion of the contest.

Baseball News Gene Downs Eustis

Citrus Growers Institute Plans Week of Citrus Dairy and Poultry

Lake County announces the first week in September for the Citrus Growers Institute to be held Tuesday through Friday with poultry day on Wednesday and dairy day on Thursday. County Agent Clifford R. Hiatt leads the program with Lake County Horticultural Association and sponsors from Lake County Poultry and Dairy associations. Attendance expected from Lake and surrounding counties with limited sleeping accommodations. growers should register and write for information.

Citrus Growers Institute Lake Lake County Horticultural Association Clifford R. Hiatt Citrus Growers Meeting Lake County Poultry Association Lake County Dairy Association

Methodist Picnic Next Wednesday at Rock Springs

The annual Sunday school picnic of the Methodist church will be held Wednesday afternoon July 24 at Rock Springs. Geo J White is general chairman and D H Bishop chairs the program committee for outdoor sports with swimming and competitive games. Church members and friends invited. vacation school children will be special guests.

Methodist Church Rock Springs Geo. J. White D. H. Bishop

Chamber of Commerce Plans Summer Publicity Campaign

The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce teams with TOPIC to promote Mount Dora in northern states and Canada this summer. Restoring a four month program, 12 000 copies will be mailed to prospective visitors with free subscriptions to TOPIC. One thousand names per month August September October receive four issues each, highlighting Mount Dora and offering additional literature upon request.

Chamber of Commerce Ihamber of Commerce Mount Dora States Canada Sth Central Florida

Dr Dickson's Grapes Dominate Florida Show Awards

Dr Dickson R W Dickson won at least eight first prizes at the Florida Grape Growers Association show in Orlando tied to the annual meeting. He led with Beacon, Magdalene and Niagara entries plus Best Display and Best Bunch categories. Demko of Altoona took top honors for fifteen varieties shown.

R. W. Dickson Florida Grape Growers Association Orlando Japan Florida California Niagara Dickson Demko Altoona

Pasture Grass Varieties Demonstrated in DeSoto County

County Agent C P Heuck reports twelve varieties of grass were planted in a pasture demonstration plot in DeSoto county. The test aims to show how different grasses improve pasture lands and records will be kept on the plot for study.

DeSoto County C. P. Heuck

Evangelist Brands Road Hog as Sinner in Sermon

A southern evangelist calls the road hog a sinner in a fiery message. He says one thing about that behavior is that it does not wait for appearances to be morally condemned.

Leesburg Tops Local Ball Club In Rain Soaked Clash

A festival of errors and heavy scoring as Leesburg shells the home team for sixteen runs over five innings. Fans endure soggy field conditions and a postponed Mount Dora game as Eustis hosts the make up.

Leesburg Jupiter Plavius Mount Dora Apopka Eustis Tavares Dora

Correction on Central Florida Council Court of Honor date

An erratum corrects the Court of Honor date to August 7 at Mount Dorn. Winslow Waaser will be made an Eagle Scout, the highest Scouting award, with other Scouts earning merit badges.

Central Florida Mount Dorn Winslow Waaser Coun

County Publicity Millage Request Seeks County Support

County publicity efforts loom as Lake County commissioners have yet to receive minutes from Monday’s meeting. Chamber of Commerce representatives and voters across the county urged a publicity millage, with Hethcox Owens Sloan Stokes expressing support and Chairman Richey awaiting public sentiment before acting.

Lake County Chamber of Commerce Hethcox

Tangerine Estate Purchases and Developments Report

The grave of Mr. Chas D. Chapman in Tangerine was bought by Henry W. Forsythe last week. Chapman also acquired ten acres of citrus land southeast of Tangerine and has begun building a home and expanding poultry and apiary operations. Lakes & Hills Realty Co. arranged the transactions.

Chas. D. Chapman Tangerine Henry W. Forsythe Donald*MacWhinney Chapman The Lakes & Hills Realty Co

Young Republican Club Planned in Eustis City Hall

A Young Republican club will be organized at Eustis City Hall on Thursday July 18 at 8 p.m. The event invites local residents to join the new political group and participate in the initial organizational meeting.

Eustis

Kiwanis hear Banks on new Congress District impact

James J. Banks Jr of Orlando spoke to Kiwanis on what the new Congress District means for Central Florida. In notes on Lake County Chamber of Commerce’s revival talk by Harry B. Johnson of Tavares the need for county funding and roadside beautification was urged to boost tourism and promote the region. The plan envisions a 100 percent county representation on the Chamber board and petitions seek millage for publicity. Walter Hawkins of DeLand Kiwanis attended. Wm. Johnson won the attendance prize.

Kiwanis James J. Banks, Jr Orlando Congres Florida Lake County Levy Johnson Central Florida Mount Dora Eustis Tavares United States Tallahassee Walter Hawkins DeLand

Rev Perry James Celebrates 20 Years In Ministry

The Rev. Perry B. James, pastor of the First Methodist Church, will mark twenty years since his decision to enter the ministry with a Sunday morning sermon titled The Living God. Licensed to preach in Tuscaloosa Alabama July 17 1915 his career spans the Bryant Mission on Sand Mountain the Knoxville Tennessee university scene and leadership roles in Florida Mount Dora and Tarpon Springs. He trained at Birmingham Southern College Northwestern University Garrett Theological Seminary and taught at Marvin College. He is active in Kiwanis Scouts civic life and church leadership across several states.

Perry B. James First Methodist Church Living God James Tuscaloosa Alabama Flatrock Bryant Sand Mountain Tennessee Valley Birmingham Southern College Birmingham Ala Marvin College Frederick Missouri Northwestern University Garrett Theological School of Northwestern Evanston Richard Street Methodist Toilet Rock River First Methodist Episcopal Church of Knoxville, Tenn Methodist Episcopal University of Tennessee Elf University Knoxville Florida St.Johra River Episcopal Church Passon Tarpon Springs Scouth Mount Dora Miami Jamés Is Atag Ot Mount Dori Dora

Townsend Club Elects Officers

The Townsend Club held a well attended meeting at the Community Building with fifteen Orlando Club members joining. Officers elected include President J. E. Mattocks, Vice Presidents Mrs. Elizabeth Evans H. W. Harlow and W. C. Will iam Ms, Secretary and Treasurer S. C. Peacock, with an advisory board named. Meetings are set for the first and third Mondays monthly and enrollment stands at 109 with plans to organize clubs in Clermont Umatilla and Mount Dora.

Townsend Club Orlando Club O. P. Phillips Miss. Bock Orlando Rizzi J.C. Howell Osborne S. C. Peacock Canifeaed Townsend Clubs Otters Elizabeth Evans Mount Dora Club Mattocks

Live Stock Owners To Meet Saturday in Lake County

Lake County livestock owners are invited to a meeting at the Tavares Court House at 2:36 Saturday To discuss the screw worm pest threatening cattle and pets. Speaker A L Smith of Umatilla will outline the worm life history sources of infestation dangers and control methods. All livestock owners urged to attend for latest control information.

Tavaresai Court A. L. Smith Umatilla

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