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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1932
Page
3
J Ray Arnold of Groveland leads extensive palm relocation around his residence as part of a beauty effort. Lake County figures attend Kiwanis convention in Detroit and plan election night activity in Tavares with Florida Telephone providing service. Local politics, chamber meetings, and civic projects fill county notes through July.
Two men face voters on June 28 for the gubernatorial race. John W. Martin, described as known and tested, seeks trust and reliability in a campaign framed around safety and proven leadership.
A Florida campaign piece argues against David Sholtz linking him to corporations and big money interests. It praises John W Martin for road building and tax cuts while contrasting his record with Sholtz on bank deposits convict leasing and school books.
Lake County figures prominently in Florida public service history with W. H. Rich ey of Leesburg noted for eight consecutive terms as board chairman since 1927 and Ed Beckett of Tarpon Springs also poised for a ninth term. The Florida Commercial Secretaries Association meets near Winter Garden with state wide participation. Lake County hosts John C. Lochner and local officials Bayless and Elkins on a sightseeing and fishing visit before the gathering.
Mrs Vesta A Converse died at her home 146 Clayton Street in Mount Dora on Monday afternoon June 20 1982 aged 83 after a brief illness. She came from New England stock and lived with her husband E A Converse until his death. Survived by one son E A Converse funeral services were held Wednesday at Rehbaum chapel with Rev D B Spencer officiating. Interment followed in Forest Cemetery beside her husband. Friends sent flowers in tribute.
The text recalls Mr. Amos and his four terms as comptroller, contrasting his inexperience as a young official with the later years of growing expertise. It notes panics and depressions occurring in each term and mentions critics who refuse to let him face the public.
Town Council adopts first reading of a proposed ordinance regulating licensing and inoculation of dogs and cats within Mount Dora limits with an effective date of 1932. The draft outlines licensing requirements for pets in the town area.
Executrix of Mary Johnston deceased provides final account and vouchers for approval and discharge. She will appear before the County Judge of Lake County Florida at the Court House in Tavares on Thursday July 14 1932. Dated May 12 1932.
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