17 Jun 1926
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1926
Page
1
After a visit by the postal inspector and review of a strong May to May increase, the Postal Department approves another full time clerk at Mount Dora's local office. A 40 percent rise signals real growth, with new mail boxes arriving and a carrier system to be installed in the fall.
One of the week's prominent social events was a bridge party and luncheon hosted by Mrs. George Malone and Mrs. Theodore Wallacher at the Malone residence on Lake Shore Drive. The event honored Mrs. Harry Backus who leaves Saturday for a lengthy vacation in New York. Prizes included an ice water set, a glass wall vase, and a handmade kerchief. Among attendees were Mrs. Harry Backus, Mrs. Harry T. Fenn, and Mrs. Owen Connor.
Messrs Cronwalt and Morse, owners of City Plumbing and Electrical Shop, opened a new fully stocked outlet in a Lake County Construction Co. block at Tavares. The firm has operated locally for months with strong patronage and plans further expansion this week.
Pythian Sisters of the local lodge hosted a house warming shower for Mrs. W. F. Moon on Donnelly street last Thursday night. About twenty five members attended and presented numerous gifts as ice cream and cake were served by the hostess after an evening of entertainment.
A new Standard Oil Company filling station is being built on 10th avenue Donnelly street. Work started this week and is expected to finish in a few weeks. It marks Standard Oil’s first retail venture here with plans for growth nearby. The concrete and stucco station will be accessible from Tavares Eustis and local streets and sits opposite the Hudson Essex garage under construction.
Mesdames Ray Hazel Wood Simpson and Moor head head the local chapter delegation at the state convention in Tallahassee. The three day gathering opened with a reception by Governor Martin at the State Executive Mansion. The current convention is among the largest in the state's Eastern Star history.
Edgar Stokes and Harry Backus of the Mt. Dora Power Boat Association prepare to race 151 speed boats in Louisville Kentucky on July 4. Stokes brings a new craft named Lightnin powered by a high revolution motor from Tampa and built by Wise Boat Works. Backus fields See Me Go, a proven contender overhauled at Bassett Boat Works. Both will trailer their boats to the event hoping for publicity and glory.
At the Mt. Dora Lodge meeting the Knights of Pythias donated 25 for the July 5th celebration. The article praises their civic spirit and calls for broader community backing for the event led by the Mt. Dora Baseball Club.
Groundwork has begun for the Hudson-Essex Cadillac agency in Mount Dora at Donnelly and 10th. C. C. Dooley, local dealer, plans a modern one story concrete block building with large plate glass windows, a front display room, office area, and connected parts and repair departments. Occupancy is planned for September with possible earlier completion. Dooley’s project signals city growth and public spirit.
Mount Dora defeated Winter Garden by a fifteen to eight score in a fast paced game described with vivid, humorous flair. The narrative notes a barrage of hits and errors, highlighting Mount Dora’s nine-run third inning sparked by nine batters against two Winter Garden pitchers.
Remarkah progress noted on Sylvan Shores sidewalks and parkways as improvements advance. Contractors race to finish street work and drainage from Lake Gertrude to Lake Dora, forming a leveled park area. A large drain pipe will regulate lake levels, aiding the new residential district built by L. R. Heim and associates. Foundations laid for two more Sheridan Road homes signal continued development.
An adjourned Mt Dora Town Council meeting was held June 8 1926 with members Lackey Rehbaum McDowell Dooley James Simpson and Heim present. Minutes from prior May sessions were approved. Discussion covered street conditions and paving plans with potential transfer and work by Sylvan Shores gang and deeds from Patterson heirs for Sixth and Seventh avenues. The clerk reported a Cobb letter requesting no further work until all additions are included with decisions to proceed pending street committee review.
The city of Mount Dora in Lake County invites friends to join a full day of entertainment on Monday July 5. Activities include music, water sports, running races, athletic events, two baseball games including Mount Dora vs Winter Park, a Southern barbecue at noon, street dancing and confetti in the evening.
The Mount Dora Pythians held a meeting Tuesday to organize a crack baseball team. They plan to challenge the Kiwanis baseball club soon, aiming to boost city spirit with local support and competition. Ot Anirew Mosteller named as a key organizer in Cecal baseball efforts.
C Cy Moorhead, local ice man, asks patrons to bear possible street conditions as drivers may skip some deliveries on certain days. A phone call to his house will bring prompt service. Apalachicola work started on new Gorrie bridge.
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