Mount Dora Publishing expands to two South Lake papers
The Mount Dora Publishing Co introduces Clermont News- Topic and Groveland News-Topic for South Lake county with Aug 4 first issues. The move aims to keep printing locally owned papers serving citrus and tourism communities and boosting resident access to independent, community-focused news.
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Clermont News- Topic
Groveland News-Topic
Lake County
Mount Dora
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Florida
Small business can lead America to prosperity
The Mount Dora Publishing Co. expansion message urges small business to slay uncertainty and drive national economy. It cites Nation's Business praise of competition, better management, and productive genius as the path to stability and growth for America through tough times.
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America
Star Is Born reference hints at leading role
A reader remarks on the enduring image of a star rising, noting that the recipient is currently playing the leading role in life. The comment blends nostalgia with compliment about ambition and public presence.
Leave Us Alone Letter to the Editor
A taxpayer for over 30 years argues against a proposed sewage disposal plant financed by a $400,000 debt. He notes 90 percent of residences already use septic tanks and urges zoning the business district or building the plant there, letting others pay. He defends older septic tanks from 1923 and 1925 as still serviceable and warns against claims septic tanks are obsolete.
Building Fund Campaign Seeks Final Nearly $26K
A Florida homeless and needy children fund asks editors and publishers for continued backing as construction on four buildings is set to begin within two weeks. The campaign targets $450,000 total and a remaining balance of $26,055.35 to complete it.
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Florida
Loyal Patrons Extend Weekly Visits to Mount Dora
The writer expresses pleasure with weekly visits over the past two months and encloses a $2.50 check to continue for another year. They plan to make Mount Dora their home in the fall and state future visits will be of greater interest.
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Mount Dora
Florida Summer Finds And Lake County Reflections
A Mount Dora editor chronicles a week in Florida's Orange Blossom Trail area. She details new residents from New York, Life photographer Wallace Kirkland’s Groveland story, Clermont ambitions, and daily weather with sun, breeze, and sudden rain amid citrus orchards and orange groves.
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Groveland
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Reese family linked to Akron Beacon Journal careers
The article traces Paul Reese and his family from newsboy days to senior roles in the Akron Beacon Journal. It notes Mrs. Reese as country correspondent and feature writer, plus promotion editor, and names H. B. Reese as Miami Herald production manager. It recalls the Knight empire and the lineage through the Beacon Journal composing room.
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Miami Herald
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Georgia preacher’s strawberry festival joke shocks church crowd
Irvin Cobb recalls a note posted at a Negro church announcing an annual Baptist strawberry festival to be held next Saturday night. The message cites lack of funds and says prunes will be served, a quip Cobb calls one of the saddest announcements he has seen.
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Mount Dora Seeks Airport Plan and Growth
A reader notes lack of eligibility to vote or pay taxes but urges Mount Dora to plan for future growth. The writer envisions aircraft replacing cars and calls for readiness as Mount Dora has been on the C.A.A. airport plan for two to three years.
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Seaplane Base Discussion and Local Plans at Mount Dora
A Mount Dora reader urges seaplane facilities at the town dock to support a potential base. He notes Jacksonville seaplanes used the lake recently and were beached by a tractor driver due to lack of tie‑down space. The writer also calls for better swimming facilities tennis courts and updated town trucks, arguing a base could attract a flying service.
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