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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1934
Page
1
Mount Dora High fell to Winter Garden in a regional clash missing details. The team aims to rebound as Mount Dora travels to Apopka for the next game.
Mr and Mrs Newton Clark McCullough Jr of Butler Pa announce the birth of a son Newton Clark McCullough II on July 17 Mrs McCullough is remembered by friends as Margaret Mattocks daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Mattocks
Peter B. Kyne’s Western romance Outlaws of Eden features a California valley setting with romance gunplay a spirited heroine a two fisted hero and a scheming villain. The story is described as contemporary fast moving and vividly written reflecting Kyne’s California roots and wartime experiences.
A five foot pine boat prow carved with an outspread eagle and fossilized bones was found in Lake Okeechobee near Fort Center. Bartow resident Nathan Norton aided in recovery and D W Sumnerlin now exhibits the artifact at Denham's grocery, prompting questions about its origin and age.
In Mount Dora, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Tremain enjoy midsummer Lu Gim Gong oranges named for Ones nater near DeLand. The fruit ripens later than Valencia, stays sweet and juicy through summer, though not as fine as season oranges.
The Mount Dora and Eustis clubs host a Friday dance at the County Country Club to raise funds for Florida Exhibit. Mero's Syncopaters will provide music, aiming to attract Lake County residents and support Florida’s World’s Fair exhibit. The group previously donated mercy funds to a local charity.
Florida loses millions yearly to tuberculosis according to Dr. T Z Cason of the Florida Tuberculosis and Health Association. He notes about 120 youths under 19 die annually and more than 1,000 people die each year overall, with losses to earnings and high care costs. A sanatorium could cut the toll by better treatment and rehabilitation.
The Kings Daughters seek funds for a six month old boy with facial cancers needing redium treatment at about ten dollars per session, likely three sessions. A committee in Orlando pursues arrangements, while urgent needs for food and milk press on. Contributions to Miss Carrie True or the Rest-a-While Gift Shop are welcome, with funds due by Saturday morning.
Mount Dora reports a low of 75 and high of 92 as Florida temperatures run slightly below normal. Ohio shatters 33 year heat records with a 114 degree reading. The Midwest endures a heat wave with 700 dead and an all time high near 108 degrees in Illinois. A rockfall incident is also noted with unclear details.
Kiwanis members enjoyed a lunchtime program featuring Katherine Killian with violin solos by Shubert and Baum pieces. George Hooten sang two numbers with an encore, while Mrs. Perry B. James accompanied. Attendees included Virginia Killian and Mount Dora Pharmacy's R. E. Lee. A milk fund collection raised donations, and plans were urged for the State Kiwanis Convention October 14 to 16 in St Petersburg. A surprise program is promised today by program chair Mr White.
The Florida Advisory and Planning Board in Jacksonville approved a plan to create five district tuberculosis sanatoria across the state. Districts cover Northwest to Northwest Florida, with about 200 annual deaths per district. funding to come from governmental agencies and counties served. An architect will be provided to prepare plans and cost estimates.
The Official Board and church groups met to map a 1934 35 program led by Rev Perry B James. Key events include Religious Education Week Rally Day in October Harvest Home in November Christ Music emphasis in December the churchs 52nd anniversary in January with national speakers and an Oratorio, Lent observances February to April Holy Week services include Good Friday cross service, and a push for wider Christian service and larger church school attendance.
Miss Helen Bennett of Sylvan Shores has been appointed a FERA investigator for Lake County. The district includes Lisbon Grand Island Fort Mason and part of Eustis. She began duties about ten days ago traveling from the Eustis office. She earned an A B degree from a Massachusetts college, majoring in Sociology and Education.
Mrs T. J. Potter spending summer in Bridgeport Connecticut and Mrs Leo C. Lyon of the same city visited Sayville Long Island over the weekend at the Elmore Hotel owned by Mr J D Secor of Mount Dora. They report a good season. The culinary department is run by Mrs Granville Goodsell, formerly a winter visitor in Mount Dora at the Lakeside resort.
An erroneous report of a summer closure is contradicted. The Grand View Hotel remains open under Miss Mary Dyson for rooms and meals all summer with advance reservations. winter guests have left, and locals and transients continue to use the hotel, especially for Sunday dinners.
A new roof is being installed at the Hotel Mount Dora this week, followed by interior renovations including plumbing repairs and redecorating of several rooms to transform it into a year round tourist and commercial hotel. Proprietor is H. W. Goddard. Roof work by L. C. Jerne. Delays occurred due to Jerne’s knee injury.
A plain brick serves as a doorstop while inspiring a craft trend. Makers wrap the brick in cloth or fabric before finishing with decorative coverings, turning a utilitarian object into a display piece for homes and workshops.
Mount Dora inaugurates a week long Growers Institute and FERA recreational program under W A Vincent at Camp P McQuarie near Astor Park. Lectures by Gainesville college staff precede four days of citrus and farm talks, while afternoons offer swimming, tennis, fishing, games, and dance classes for residents.
A special board of review for the Florida cross state canal met in Washington to study cost estimates and the project’s economic value. The panel aims to focus more on self liquidating features, with data compilation by the army engineer corps and PWA engineers advancing this week despite key absences.
The Parent-Teacher Association will sponsor a weekly Story and Music Hour for children each Saturday morning from 9 to 10 o'clock at the Methodist church until school opens in September. Mrs. George Malone will tell stories and Mrs. Perry B. James will lead the music.
Mrs Frank L Hubbard is joyous at the birth of a grandson Frank Hubbard III born Sunday night at Port Washington Sanitarium Port Washington Long Island. The baby weighed seven pounds and a half and both mother and child are doing well despite a brief note of illness.
An announcement clarifies changes to tourist outfit imports for Canadian vacations. Outboard motors tents and camp equipment now qualify for free admission with deposit previously required. Also included are guns rifles fishing tackle golf clubs tennis rackets and cameras under new rules.
Wakulla County appoints Aubrey E. Dunscombe as farm agent based at Crawfordville. His arrival fills a vacancy left by the previous agent and strengthens county agricultural support.
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