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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1934
Page
1
In a renewed Big Four lineup J F Brantley joins the group alongside Calhoun Michael replacing J G Ray and Cool ey. J F Brantley leads with a .500 average after three games, while the others fall behind. At bat minimums noted as 7 and 6 times, with scattered digits like 3 500 6 29 15 6 .400.
The P. S. Club defeated Tavares 5 to 3 at Tavares on Monday afternoon. Norris pitched a great game for the winners.
The P. S. Club swept the four games to one over Indeos in a seven game series. Tre Tremain pitched Friday, allowing two hits as the Club won 12 to 2 to claim the town title. Tremain struck out two, walked three, while Simpson and Mosteller walked one each. Cooper Reid and E. Sadler had two base hits. Cooper and Morrow hit three base hits. C Tremain hit a home run. Umpire Groome scored.
The Vacation Church School of the First Methodist Church will present a Sunday evening pageant titled Follow the Gleam arranged by B. James. The event features candle bearers and children chorus with a prologue by Marie Slack and a sung anthem Tell Me the Story of Jesus.
New owners Mr. R. E. Lee and Mr. W. L. Taylor announce they purchased Mount Dora Pharmacy from C. J. Helms after six weeks of statewide search. They state business policies will remain similar and invite the community to visit and get acquainted.
State budget balanced for first time since 1926 after tax collection led by State Comptroller J M Lee. Governor Shultz announces half mill reduction in current year taxes. Estate tax case for Edward Goodrich Acheson yields approximately 795603 in inheritance tax with 445603 due later. Contested trusts valued at 7 million resolved in Washington with full levy and waived interest in exchange for settlement.
J. E. Mattocks conducts the FERA rehabilitation survey in Mount Dora rural area to assess needs assets and plan long term prosperity. A separate urban survey will follow to compare efforts and guide national aid programs.
The First Methodist Church Official Board holds its semi annual meeting Monday at 6 30 in the Friendly Bible Classroom. A covered dish supper follows with husbands and wives invited. Rev Perry B James outlines fall and winter plans and reports are given by church officers and society leaders.
Dr and Mrs W R Lambert and Rev and Mrs F W Overhiser depart for Ridgecrest North Carolina by car for about two weeks. They will attend the First Baptist South wide Sunday School gathering during the trip.
Kiwanis members hear Attorney W. M. Kennedy present brief summaries of proposed state constitutional amendments. Topics include municipal government powers, prohibition repeal, criminal procedure changes, tax exemptions for motion pictures, circuit court district reorganization, and homestead tax exemption effects. Attendance prizes and a dinner follow with a musical program planned.
Announcement from the Camp Commander of the Citizens Military Training Camp confirms appointment of Cadet Sergeant Albert Q. Thompson of Mount Dora to Company D. Thompson has earned praise for his student record and efficiency, earning the rank amid the Fort Screven, Georgia program led by Colonel William M. Wilder of the 325th Infantry Reserve.
Mount Dora defeats Apopka 11 to 10 in 12 innings with Adkins winning and Anderson taking the loss. Home runs by Adkins Martindale Jewell Laurie Sheppard and a three bagger by J Brantley highlight the slugfest as rain paused play for 45 minutes and both teams totaled 15 and 13 hits respectively.
Mount Dora Lodge F and A M plans the annual picnic at Rock Springs on Thursday July 26 at 4 p.m. Masons Eastern Stars and families are invited. Bring plates cups knives forks spoons bathing suits and appetites. The group will provide cars and transport for those needing a ride via Lloyd Atkins or Clarence Gudgeon.
Lake County Chronicle notes All Florida Day at the Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago. Governor Shultz will enter the fairgrounds with a Governor’s Salute while President Rufus Dawes accepts Florida Hall on behalf of Floridians. The NCB network will carry the day’s ceremonies coast to coast.
Dr Wells and Mrs Wells entertained Mr and Mrs C C Dooley in Sylvan Shores when Dr Wells was dealt a perfect thirteen spades. The accompanying score shows a dramatic spade run with doubling and redoubling leading to a 3240 point hand and 700 for a rubber as neighbor Mrs Garcia witnessed the achievement.
Lake county women invited to attend a two day Home Demonstration program in Orlando July 26 and 27 led by Nellie Taylor Orange county agent. Sessions cover live at home budgeting pantry maintenance poultry management and Florida rural home improvements with multiple speakers and demonstrations.
The King's Daughters announce their next regular meeting for the evening of July 24 at the home of Mrs. Ronald Christie on Fifth Avenue east of Highland. The notice appears in the local society column.
W H Duggan of Sylvan Shores buys Harringtons Nickle Plate Circus at Greenfield Indiana and adds two more shows to Duggan Bros Circus The Detroit Players Inc and the Bartons Society Circus A Marine Museum midway attraction and a large motorized fleet Torres 50 trucks and a grand stand with electric fans Mena the largest female elephant features the menagerie The initial performance was July 14 in Greenfield Indiana and the tour will cover Muncie Marion Logansport Valparaiso Michigan City Hammond Evanston Aurora Peru Keokuk Iowa traveling 575 miles
In a notice of retirement due to illness the Mount Dora Pharmacy is sold to R. E. Lee and W. L. Taylor from Orlando. Lee has four years experience as assistant manager of Liggett stores. Taylor is Lee’s partner. The seller thanks the community and expects customers to welcome the change.
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