24 Jun 1926
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1926
Page
1
Committees led by Chairman Houghton rush to organize Mount Dora’s big July fifth event. Festivities begin at nine with water sports speed boat races skid board riding swimming contests and prizes. Ten oclock hosts horse shoe and tennis while eleven brings tug of war culminating in a barbecue booths games and treats. Parade leaves downtown at one oclock for page eleven.
At a special meeting held last Tuesday night the Mt. Dora City Council voted to add about four miles to the city's paving program. The move, aimed at extending paving across nearly every street, marks one of the largest such efforts for a city of its size and should boost civic attractiveness.
Dr. Miller Wells, newly establishing in Mount Dora, opens a modern dental office in the Mount Dora Bank and Trust Company Building. He installs an up-to-date X-ray plant and aims to provide a top tier service attracting residents and visitors from nearby towns.
W A Thurston Associates have begun a full remodel of Hotel Mount Dora, purchased recently with plans to modernize. Changes include relocating the entrance behind double doors replacing large front windows, a circular main stairway from the lobby, and a redesigned lobby space with new carpet and an open stairwell. The project affects the 60 foot lot and overall exterior and interior updates in the coming days.
Leesburg defeated the Mount Dora locals by a 3 to 2 score in a rain dampened Lake County League contest. The game stayed tight throughout with Leesburg scoring in the second and the locals tallying in the fourth as pitchers battled in steady drizzle.
The Mount Dora Block and Tile Company now produces brick and tile to capacity with ten employees. The plant runs at 1500 brick and nine squares of rosing daily, with all machinery installed and capable of producing roofing tiles and building tile in various colors. Local investors Jack Simpson Sam Sadler own the plant, manager Ibert Hutchinson reports strong growth and plans to expand.
Development at Sylvan Shores centers on a large drain pipe to merge waters from Lake Dora and Lake Gertrude to steady Gertrude’s level. Lake Gertrude sits about 1012 feet higher than Dora. Meanwhile street work and sidewalk installations proceed on the east side, with Helm Road and nearby streets set for hard surfacing after the pipe goes underground.
The governor expresses deep appreciation for the Mount Dora community and editors of the Topic for their hospitality during his visit. He upholds citizen engagement over distant governance and calls such visits essential to understanding the people’s wishes. He hopes to return soon.
Clarence Doc Miller of this city was operated on last Saturday at Orange General Hospital in Orlando. The procedures included an abdominal operation, tonsil removal, and amputation of the first joint of a finger. All three operations were very painful.
Mount Dora shows a 25 to 40 percent rise in business over last year with building activity up by an estimated 100 percent. Merchants praise strong sales, while civic development progresses as street improvements advance and property investments increase in Central Florida. The piece also notes a lighter humorous sidebar about the Milners and a doctor in Wilkinsburg despite warmer local conditions.
WDBO broadcast last night featured local residents E. E. Truskett Miss Davis and Mr Edgely as the program reached many listeners. The concert came through despite poor weather and highlighted Mount Dora civic pride and growth plans designed to attract homeseekers and investors.
Mr and Mrs H H Mallory of West Springfield Penn recently drove to Chicago for Northwestern University commencement. Their daughters Marjorie and Frances attended. Mrs Mallory is a Northwestern graduate. The Mallorys plan a summer return to Springfield Pennsylvania. A state contract was let for 99 781 48 to build State Road No 3 from Sanford to Orange County boundary.
The Mount Dora Citrus Growers Association held its deferred annual meeting in its offices. The eight year report shows rising business and strong performance. For the season just closed growers received 215393.16 dollars from shipments through Florida Citrus Exchange and railroad claims. Eight year totals show 58085 boxes shipped with 1745163.61 dollars paid to growers and 11136.44 dollars in railroad claims. Average per box over eight years is 2.0423 dollars with an estimated net profit of 212 dollars per acre annually based on 710 acre average. The group notes modern plant improvements and favorable costs.
A Mount Dora baseball manager issued a July 5 challenge after remarks about his officiating. The spat centers on Mr Tallmadge and promises a spirited game as entertainment for the Fourth of July events in Mount Dora Florida.
The Mass Meeting of the Boosters Club, representing Eus tis Mount Dora and Tavares, discussed financing the Municipal Electric Light and Power Plant. O O Hamilton of Tavares offered to finance the project by selling prized Golden Triangle property at a reduced figure to fund immediate plans.
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