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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1926
Page
12
Mount Dora's Princess Theatre grows as Lake County's popular picture house. Record patronage from adjoining towns shown by high class pictures presented by Manager Gorman draws lovers of pictures.
The Lake Orange League clash ended with Mount Dora scoring once and Apopka held scoreless after a tense finish. Governors and fans watched as Verigan pitched four innings and Hale struggled with control while Adkins illustrated fielding flair.
A former trainer reveals how Jack Dempsey allegedly used staged weigh ins and a staged scene in Toledo to mislead crowds about his weight before beating Jess Willard in 1919. The tale describes an icebox weigh‑in, bananas and beer to buoy Dempsey above 200 pounds for public display.
An amused observer notes the club room scoreboard as a convenient fixture watched by a curious crowd. The piece humorously imagines Houghton running out of cigars during a game and using ditto marks in the players column once the Cooley family arrives to help the scorekeeper manage the tally.
Community events advertise a compelling week in Winter Garden urging residents to attend. Officials emphasize participation and local activities designed to showcase neighborhood programs and opportunities for gatherings this period.
John Finzell has picked 448 quarts of blackberries from less than a quarter acre of vines. One vine alone produced more than five dollars worth of berries, highlighting productive fruit acreage and strong early yields.
The City Plumbing and Electrical Company has opened a branch store at Tavares. The reputation of the concern hereabouts assures them of a good business in the county seat.
Local Kiwanis members led by 1. V. Simpson and Dr. D. B. attended Kiwanis Night at the Montreal International Convention. A 15 minute Zero Hour observed United States and Canada clubs in silent tribute to Kiwanis friendship followed by songs and messages. Delegates planned sessions on Kiwanis education, business standards, inter club relations and the underprivileged child with a reception and ball to honor 6000 visiting Kiwanians. International officer elections and next convention host cities Memphis and Indianapolis were announced for 1927.
The Town Council of Mount Dora Florida will hold a meeting on Tuesday June 22 1926 at 7 30 PM to consider applications for extending the present street paving program. This will be final as no applications will be considered after this date. J H Crane Clerk.
Mr and Mrs F W Overhiser announce they will depart Mount Dora after two years eight months of residence. They plan an extended absence likely eighteen months or more. The Baptist church has accepted Mr Overhiser’s resignation effective the last Sunday in June. They praise Mount Dora’s climate scenery and social life and depart with fond memories and gratitude for visitors and courtesies.
Methodist Episcopal Church outlines next Sunday activities with Sunday School at 10:00 led by Mr Nimnicht, Children’s Day at 11:00, Epworth League at 7:15, evening worship at 8:00, and midweek service Wednesday at 7:30. Public invited, especially newcomers. Local notices report sewer and water projects in Wauchula totaling 162000, a 92439.18 contract for Big Pottsburg Creek bridge in Jacksonville, water pipes for Lake Worth College Park, a new 10000 high school in Live Oak, and a 1100000 street project in Winter Haven.
Local readers are assured that Florida bank failures stem from excessive speculation and unwise loans. North bankers warn clients to stay away until the market adjusts, hoping funds will return once the readjustment ends.
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