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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1929
Page
1
The county school board in session at Tavares voted to drop the county nurse service due to financial strain. D. H. Moore says accreditation is unaffected if hygienic instruction hours and regulations are met, despite the cut.
Mrs Samuel N Lewis died at her Mount Dora home on Grandview street after a period of illness. Born October 26 1862 in Portsmouth Virginia she married in Norfolk in 1880 and moved to Mount Dora in 1919. Funeral services were held at 11 oclock at home with Rev D T Johnson officiating and burial at Forest Cemetery. She is survived by her husband and several relatives.
Donald MacDonald thanks the firemen and friends for their help after his home on Lake Shore Drive was destroyed by fire. He was overcome by smoke while fighting the blaze and remains affected by the incident.
Charles G. Woodbridge of Mount Dora writes to J. J. West Realty Co. predicting Mount Dora will be discovered as auto makers expand southward. West praises local optimism and notes Woodbridge’s substantial investments while urging continued confidence and effort from citizens and business owners.
Mr and Mrs George Malone and their son with Mrs Malones parents Mr and Mrs Fred Greek of Bradenton depart this week on a motor trip to California. They will drive the Lincoln Highway north to Yellowstone three weeks camping for trout fishing and other diversions. They plan to reach Los Angeles for a stay before returning to Mount Dora via the southern route.
An noon accident in front of Stokley’s Pharmacy on Fifth Avenue involved a touring car and a trailer. Max Richardson, driver of a roadster owned by Estis Sales Agency, was knocked down as the two vehicles struck a tree. None were hurt. fenders and bumpers were damaged. settlement was made and both cars moved under their own power.
Members of the Lake County Growers Protective League met in Tavares to discuss spraying groves in zone two, endorsing the project and directing a questionnaire to gather acreages, materials, and equipment data. Dr. Blackman of the State Plant Board outlined aims to prevent infestation, with plans to spray four times by October.
The Lake County Building and Loan Association statement on page eight lauds the officers and directors for their fine standing amid seasonal business conditions.
Governor Carlton supplied Lake county with a summary of new administration tax measures and their effects on local revenue. The note notes an estimated 11.9 million net saving for 1930 based on 1927-28 collections, and reports lawsuits challenging gasoline tax distributions and the Board of Administration.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce board lacked a quorum for the July meeting as President Brown was ill and a member was away. The next regular meeting is set for Friday August 16 at the courthouse in Tavares.
Lake County schools announce county and senatorial scholarship tests in Tavares on August 5 at 8 30 a m. Two $200 yearly four year awards target English literature composition algebra history and civics. Applicants must reach 70 overall with no subject below 50. county winner must teach two years after graduation. senatorial scholarship has no obligation.
Mount Dora welcomes Eternal Paint and Lacquer Corporation to replace Gulf Copper Paint Company with a factory for paints and lacquers. The plan targets non fouling salt water coatings, rust proof finishes for steel and cars, airplane wing treatment, and pavement marking paints. Local jobs are hoped to grow as machinery and shipments begin within months.
A report from Atlanta states the Georgia Legislature passed a six cent gasoline tax bill today by a majority vote of 167 to 29.
Bond election at Mount Dora passes with 80 favorable votes and 59 against. Three ballots disqualified. Town Clerk W J Johnson notes turnout near typical for property owner voters. Construction funds total 40000 for land purchase and building costs, with completion aimed for a December 24 dedication. Building to be two story concrete and steel in Mediterranean style, including a 50 by 50 dance hall and an auditorium seating 800 with a 22 foot ceiling.
The Lakeside Inn addition contract is awarded to T J Gudgeon. Work will start when feasible and modern conveniences will be installed. Gudgeon also secured the Ellis property on Donnelly Street for the winter and is redecorating the home and grounds.
H T Prescott confessed to participating in the brutal murders of Mrs Angie Gillis and Levi Allen at a Mohawk filling station. Prescott implicates J E Pike of Winter Garden. Pike and Prescott allegedly attacked the couple after a dispute over money for alligator hides. Russ Rogers, a material witness, says they sought help to fake a hunting story. Investigations are led by J W Hunter and B A Cassady of Tavares.
Frank H. Heath secretary of the local Chamber of Commerce reports on his vacation in Wisconsin. He dined with the governor and Senator Boldt this week, plans to travel to Minnesota and Mississippi, and will return to Mount Dora in August.
Mount Dora defeated Umatilla 12 to 2 as Tom Cooley hit a homer in the fifth inning. Dudley Adkins left the game after finger contact. Winter Garden beat Winter Park and Apopka toppled Eustis as Mount Dora prepares to host a home game next week.
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