Kiwanis Frolics Promote Boys Work in Mount Dora
Mount Dora Kiwanis will present the Frolics at the Community Building on March 8 to raise funds for caring for underprivileged children and to support Boy Scout activities. The article highlights the Frolics as a community effort with plans for an entertaining evening beginning at 8 15 P M and urges broad public support.
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Glens
Mount Dora
Lassie Wemsemee
King of
Marport
Kiwanis
Ohio Visitors In Central Florida Picnic In Clermont
Ohioans in central Florida are invited to a March 10 picnic in Clermont hosted by the Central Florida Ohio Association. Local committees prepare for a large gathering with boat rides on nearby lakes, a notable program, and covered facilities in rain or cool weather.
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Geo. W. Barry
Central Florida
Hio Association
Clermont
Buckeye
Calla Lilies From Mrs Lindman's Hudson Hill Garden
Lovely cala lilies grown in the Topli ce by Mrs J Lindman on Hudson Hill Old E Road thrive in muck soil near the bayhead with hy lkc ram aiding placement The garden care reflects Mrs nun's devotion and natural resources amid the blooming season.
P. T. A. March Meeting and Imagina Play at School Auditorium
The P. T. A. will hold its March meeting on March 6 at 3 30 p m in the school auditorium. After the session the class directed by Gladys Simpson will present the play Imagina. Florida foods will be featured by housewives.
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Gladys Simpson
1934 Senior Play Delights Large Local Audience
The 1934 senior play drew a large crowd and high praise for polished performances. Francys Sadler and Mosteller starred as twins, Mary Joyce Moorhead impressed as Kitty, and Robert Quixley gave a convincing villain performance. The Wise Orchestra provided music, and Mrs. Laney coached the class to a highly creditable production.
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Eeves
Binck Swendete
Rehbaump
Francys Sadler
Mosteller
Aes Sista Gals Cat
Card Party For Library Benefit
A card party is planned for next Wednesday afternoon March 7 at 2 30 at the Yacht Club to raise funds for Mount Dora Public Library. The event features auction and contract bridge with five hundred at 5 o clock served for non players. Tickets cost twenty five cents and are available at the Chamber of Commerce Lakeside Inn Villa Dora or from committee members led by Mrs E H Martin and including Miss Mary MacDowell Mrs Estella Clark Mrs W J Sanborn Mrs H H Walters and Mrs Adam Hazelwood.
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Yacht Club
Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Lakeside Inn
Villa Dora
E. H. Martin
Mary MacDowell
Estella Clark
Florida Crippled Children Day Set For March 17
Governor Sholtz announces Crippled Children's Foundation Day to fund an endowment for Florida’s six thousand disabled children. Communities are urged to host events to donate proceeds to the fund administered by the Harry Anna Memorial Home in Umatilla, aiding more kids in need.
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David Sholtz
Florida
Shultz
Harry-Anna
Umatilla
Move On Boost Your Home Town Message
The piece urges residents to promote their town’s growth and appeal. It notes cars and trains leave for forty seven states and warns that those who cannot contribute to boosting the town miss the chance to help others find happiness under the sun.
Community Critics Question Vision Beyond Immediate Sight
A broad segment of residents argues that many struggle to imagine possibilities beyond what is directly visible. Advocates urge open minds and forward thinking while opponents warn against overreaching goals and speculative plans.
Needlework Guild Ingathering And Display March 8
The Mount Dora Needlework Guild announces an ingathering and display on March 8 from 9 am to noon in the Donnelly Avenue store room. New articles such as clothing for women and children, bed linens, and similar items will be shown. monetary contributions are welcome to support Seaa-not supp garments and aid the needy. Officers listed include Mary MacDowell, George Coffin, Grady Wilson, J J Alvord, F H Be gole, Frank Sputhart, Ronald Christie, Frank Griffiths, Adam Hazelwood, Sol Spilky, and Gertrude Thorne.
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Donnelly
Mount Dora
Miss Marie Houston to Perform for Tourist Club
Miss Marie Houston will headline the Tourist Club program on Tuesday evening March 6 with piano accompaniment by Miss Marjorie Mayer. Houston, famed for extensive concert tours and costume performances for Women’s Clubs and universities, has drawn praise from the Lexington Herald for a notably lyric soprano and engaging stage presence.
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Marie Houston
Marjorie Mayer
Houston
New England
America
Governor White
Columbus
Ohio
Lexington Herald
University of Kentucky
Kentucky
Advertising Boosts Grapefruit Prices in Major Markets
Florida citrus officials report grapefruit prices rising in New York and other large markets due to a statewide ad campaign. The Florida Citrus Advertising Association says ads began February 12 and will run about four weeks, funded by three cents per box shipped. The effort aims to raise values in Boston Philadelphia and Chicago as well, with hopes for Valencia oranges to follow.
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Florida
W. C. Daniells
C. W. Lyons
Florida Citrus Advertising Association
New York
J. C. Morton
The
Advertising Association
Daniells
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Duck Buzzard Crossing Baffles Texas Farmer
Edwin Ramsey, a Dimmit County Texas farmer, claims to have crossed a buzzard with a duck. The resulting fowl reportedly bears characteristics of both species and astonishes locals. Ramsey breeds wild ducks and geese on his farm and says the hybrid shows unusual features.
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Edwin Ramsey
Dimmitt
Texas
Kiwanis Meeting Highlights War Readiness Discussed
The Kiwanis club February luncheon featured talk on national defense and preparedness. A. M. Engelhard and W. W. Radcliff attended, with T. L. Dumas of Sanford scheduled to discuss the value of railroads to Florida.
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Kiwanis
Air Apnoe
Washington
Air Force
United States
Quixley
Wesenes
A. M. Engelhard
Bridgeport
W. W. Radcliff
Shelton
Conn
T. L. Dumas
Sanford
A. C. L. Railway
Florida
Dumas
Mount Dora
Mount Dorans
Attending Grand Temple at Ocala Pythian Sisters Meet
Mrs. Jas. E. Lea and Mrs. Frank Griffiths attend the Grand Temple in Ocala as Grand Representative and Mistress of Records and Correspondence. The three day convention runs Tuesday through Thursday with Mount Dora Temple members joining the Wednesday session and fancy drill.
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Jas. E. Lea
Frank Griffiths
Ocala
Grand Temple
Pythian
Mount Dora
Eleanor Jackson
Selma Orton
Mamie Cooper
Ada Colson
Rosalie Brantley
Taxes Due Message From Town Officials
Tax reminders urge residents to pay installments with 3 percent discount in March 2 percent in April and 1 percent in May. Delinquency triggers full tax due after April 30. Tax certificates may be sold with added interest and costs. Town credits depend on timely payments. W J Johnson Tax Collector.
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W. J. Johnson
Birth of Martha Ernestine Simpson in Onsted
Mr and Mrs Grady Simpson announce the birth of a daughter named Martha Ernestine born February 22. Both mother and baby are doing well. Grandparents Mr and Mrs E L Riley from Onsted Michigan are visiting for about two weeks.
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Grady Simpson
Penteney
Martha Ernestine
Simpson
E. L. Riley
Onsted
Michigan
Simpsons
Peggy Champ Wins Bacheller Medal In 1934 Essay Contest
Dr. Albert Shaw spoke on the role of local pioneers in national history as Peggy Champ receives the 1934 Bacheller Medal. The contest, started in 1920 by Irving Bacheller through Rollins College for Florida high school students, awards two gold medals for essays judged on accuracy expression and originality. Two years earlier Mount Dora girl Eleanor Wells won for a piece on her home town.
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Albert Shaw
Review of Reviews
Irving Bacheller
Rollins Co
Florida
Mount Dora
Eleanor Wells
Mount Dora Vikings face setback in Central Florida Basketball tourney
Mount Dora Vikings drop a 42 to 20 game at Kissimmee hurting chances in the Central Florida tournament. Key players Denny Morrow and Claude Carter were absent, leaving Mount Dora with a 10 win 3 loss record as they enter the meet, aiming for a semis appearance versus Apopka and eventual finals against Colonial Pharmacy or Daytona Beach. J F Brantley leaves for Fort Myers to train with the Philadelphia Athletics. Charles Norris wins PS Club ping pong title, with Walter Hacket t as runner-up.
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Mount Dora
Kissimmee
Vikings
Denny Morrow
Claude Carter
Dorans
Apopka
Kenney Shoe Store
Orlando
J F. Brantley
Fort Myers
Philadelphia Athletics
J. F
Mount Dora Impresses Visitor with Praise and Tangerines
Mr. Noah Beilharz praised Mount Dora as the best and most livable part of Florida in a Jacksonville letter. He lauded local tangerines for flavor, noting they were the finest he had eaten and hoped to save some for his April return.
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Noah Beilharz
Mount Dora
Conrad
Jacksonville
Florida
Cafeteria Supper Planned by Ladies Aid Group
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church will serve a cafeteria supper in the Community rooms tonight. Guests are invited to attend as preparations begin.
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M. E. Church
Willj
Play At Tourist Club Delighted Large Audience
A large audience attended the Tourist Club event at the M. E. church Tuesday evening. The Casford Players presented a witty production about the get rich quick spirit of the 1920s, with strong performances by the elderly German characters and generous applause.
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M. E
Casford Players
Ton
Diven to Speak on Alaska at Community Events
Dr. Robert Joseph mph Diven, Alaska missionary and author of three Alaskan books, will discuss Alaska The Country the People and the Work. A native Alaska product exhibit and a musical program accompany his talk before two upcoming Community Building events.
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Eewn Arch
Robert Joseph Mph Diven
Tenteen
Diven
Florida Chain of
Missionary Assemblies
Alaska
Florence Gilbert Hanscom
Dr. Diven
Wise Trio
Angus MacKenzie Cleveland
Dartmouth Fraternity Gas Tragedy Claims Nine Students
Mount Dora mourns as nine Dartmouth College seniors die from carbon monoxide poisoning in the Sigma Chi house. Edward Wentworth Jr. is among the victims, with his mother Mrs Edward Wentworth and grandparents in Mount Dora grieving. Nicco the Samoyed mascot also perished. The furnace leak caused the fatal fumes in the basement. Father travels from California to Hanover for arrangements as remains await spring burial.
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Mount Dora
Dartmouth College
Sigma Chi
Edward N. Wentworth
E. M. Wentworth
Wentworth
Darmouth
Florida
Hanover
N. H
Nicco
Samoyede
California
Shuffleboard Clubs Visit Deland for Court Opening
Shuffleboard enthusiasts from St. Augustine New Smyrna Orlando Kissimmee St. Cloud Eustis Mount Dora and Daytona travel to DeLand today as guests of the DeLand Shuffleboard Club to celebrate five new courts. A luncheon precedes a series of afternoon matches among visiting teams.
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St. Augustine
New Smyrna
Orlando
Kissimme
St. Cloud
Eustis
Mount Dora
Daytona
DeLand
Deland Shuffleboard Club
DeLand Club
Mount Dora issues five Refunding Bonds redemption tenders
The Town of Mount Dora Florida invites tenders for redemption of five Mount Dora Refunding Bonds at a price below par and interest. Tenders must be received by March 6, 1934, at the office of the Town Clerk. W. J. Johnson, Town Clerk.
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Mount Dora
Lake County
Florida
W. J. Johnson
WCTU Meeting at Methodist Church Monday
The W C T U will meet in the Friendly Class room of the Methodist church on Monday. Mrs. Klein will speak. Attendance is desired.
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Methochurch Mi
Mount Dora Hosts Central Florida Basketball Meet
Mount Dora hosts a regional basketball tournament featuring eight teams including Mount Dora Vikings and Dorans from the area. Local fans expect top play as the Vikings are among the favorites having beaten four of the other seven teams this season. Ten gold basketballs prize the winning team.
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Daytona Beach
Kissimmee
Kenney Shoe Store
Orlando
Foraeee Service
Mount Dora
Dorans
Nason the Blind Disciple in Dramatic Night at Church
The play Jeves the Light of the World features Nason a blind youth and his sister Ruth Perkins with friends Mary Marguerite Sidel Martha Vivia Craig and Pharisees Zadok Ray Weeks Theudas J B White Benjamin Walter Hackett Silas uncle Nathan Rhoda and travelers Shirley Schonenberger Mary Elizabeth Simpson perform the drama with Lead Kindly Light sung by Mrs Esther Wyatt
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Nason
Seth Parker Service Repeats at Lakeside Inn
The Seth Parker service repeated Sunday night at the Lakeside Inn drew a broad audience of Inn guests, visitors, and townspeople. The program, performed with reverence, mirrored the Methodist church presentation, and a collection of over $30 was raised for church work. Mrs. Archie Hurlburt welcomed townspeople, inviting all to future hotel events.
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Seth Parker
Lakeside Inn
Archie Hurlburt
Hayward Wins Topic Prize and Fair Honors
Mrs. S F Hayward topped the Topic prize by spotting ten typographical errors in the issue. She added to her Volusia County Fair success last month with four blue ribbons and multiple mentions. Firsts included a yo yo quilt of 2000 yo yos, a crocheted auto in robe, and embroidered pieces. Mrs A J Ziegler also won three blue ribbons for antiques including a quilt, antique glassware, and hand knitted stockings worn by her great grandmother.
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S. F. Hayward
F U Glee Club to Give Concert Here
The F U Glee Club will present a concert here under club auspices in March. Details are unclear but the event is advertised as a community musical performance by the university choir.
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F. U. Glee Club
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