Chamber of Commerce Plans Monthly Meeting at Community Building
The DeLand Chamber of Commerce will host a 6:30 PM monthly gathering at the Community Building with Earl W. Brown as speaker. Brown, DeLand mayor and secretary of the chamber, will discuss educational progress for the Chicago Century of Progress. Supper, served by city ladies under Mrs. Elizabeth Evans, costs 50 cents. profits fund the building. Tickets available from Rehbaum or George White.
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Elizabeth Evans
Chamber of Commerce of
Rehbaum
George White
of Commerce
Villa Dora Hotel Golf Tournament Recap
About 30 guests joined an 18 hole handicap event at the Floridian Hotel with lunch under Manager Hewitt. Prizes were awarded for both best and worst scores, highlighting low net, low putts, and most strokes. Notable winners include J L Tyson Berlin Conn and Geo Dodd Berlin Conn. ladies Miss Gutilieus and Mrs H L Wood also placed. Sign in Eustis reads Live Chickens Just Laid Eggs.
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Floridian
Hewitt
Abot
Low
J. L. Tyson
Jenkintown
Geo. Dodd
Berlin
Conn
Mr. Barbour
Fountain Inn
Eustis
Most
Hiram Blanchard
Tilton
N. H
Wm. T. Patterson
Mount Dora
Paul Milner
Chicago
Ill
Mr. Wisdom
Miss Gutilieus
Lakeside Inn
H. L. Wood
Lynn Mass
Lillian Thurston
Meredith
William Milner
Lake County Grapefruit Publicity Campaign Planned
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce plans a mailing campaign to promote Lake County ripened grapefruit. About ten thousand two color post cards will be sent by residents urging daily consumption and health benefits, with prizes for best letters and greatest outreach.
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Lake County
County Chamber of Commerce
Tavares
Florida
Dora Bowlers Win In Orlando Games
Four Mount Dora Bowling Club teams traveled to Orlando for a return match. Mount Dora led 78 to 63 after a strong rally, with Thomas' squad 22 to 11, Dean's group 26 to 20, and Converse's team 19 to 13. In one close set, Mrs. Wolfert's team fell 11 to 19 as Orlando awaited its tournament finish.
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Mount Dora
Orlando
Thomas
Sprague
Smith
Weeks
Dean
Gould
Ganin
Urquhart
Converse
Rabbi Louis Binstock to Speak at Forum on Empire
The next Forum will feature Rabbi Louis Binstock of New Orleans as speaker. His topic is Whither the British Empire and he comes with months of study in England and Europe.
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Louis Binstock
New Orleans
British Empire
England
Europe
Joseph K. Hart
Truth About Prohibition Address in Mount Dora
Attorney Peacock of Mount Dora will speak at the Methodist church next Sunday evening March 6 at 7 30 p m His talk titled The Truth About Prohibition will address residents amid widespread and conflicting reports and show his familiarity with the topic.
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Peacock
Mount Dora
Kiwanis District Head Praises Mount Dora Club Efforts
An official Kiwanis visit to Mount Dora last Thursday featured praise for the club’s membership activities and programs while noting the low attendance record. The speaker urged regular attendance, highlighted vocational guidance for underprivileged children, and stressed the club’s community service role. Proceeds from Kiwanis Frolic and a bridge lecture raised 320 dollars for Boy Scouts and children in need.
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Mount Dora
Mount Dora Club
White
Paul R. Mahony
Boys and Girls Work Committee
Tourist Club Picnic Enjoyed Despite Rain at Rock Springs
The Tourist Club held a picnic at Rock Springs last Thursday with over 125 attendees including out of town visitors. F W Overhiser led games and stunts while Mr Blodgett the club president judged contests. Swimming was popular and the day was judged very enjoyable.
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Rock Springs
F. W. Overhiser
Blodgett
Registration Notice for Lake County Electors 1932
Registration books open in each precinct from the first Monday in March to the first Monday in April 1932 for electors. From April 1 to May 1 books open at the Court House for those who have not registered and wish to vote in the June primary. O M Simpson is registration officer for Mount Dora with books at Lakes and Hills Realty Company Fifth Avenue.
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Lake County
Court House
O. M. Simpson
Mount Dora
The
Lakes & Hills Realty Company
Fifth Avenue
Nine Pound Bass Captured by Local Angler
Mr. S. M. Child of Long Island New York caught a nine pound bass recently. Lakeside fishermen have landed five large bass weighing eight to twelve pounds signaling a notable run of sizable catches.
Food Sale Saturday by M.E. Church at Lakeview Pharmacy
The Standard Bearers of the M E church will hold a food sale at Lakeview Pharmacy starting at 10 o clock on Saturday March 5 donations are welcome and patrons are asked to attend.
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M.E. Church
Lakeview Pharmacy
Lake
Talk On Russia At Auditorium Tonight
Gus Anderson world traveler gives a lecture and uncensored moving pictures titled The New Russia at the Community Auditorium under the Epworth League. He shows scenes from Old Russia to New Russia including the Cathedral of the Redeemer after its destruction. Admission is twenty or thirty-five cents.
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Gus Anderson
World Traveler
Russia
Epworth League
Anderson
Old
New
Cathedral of the Redeemer
Northwestern University
Air Service
American Legion
League
Mount Dora
Welfare Conference in Leesburg Seeks Community Involvement
Dr Valeria H Parker from New York City will speak at the District Child Welfare Conference in Leesburg at City Hall on Wednesday March 9 starting 11 am. The event includes a luncheon with men and women service groups. the district covers Lake Orange Citrus Pasco Sumter Marion Polk. S J Bowman chairs the meeting and invites all district citizens and organizational representatives.
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Valeria H. Parker
New York City
American Social Hygiene Association
Leesburg
City Hall
Lake
Orange
Citrus
Pasco
Sumter
Marion
Polk
S. J. Bowman
Mount Dora Topic Subscription Offer
A compact notice invites readers to subscribe to the Mount Dora Topic at a rate of $2.00 per year. The brief appeal highlights affordable access to local coverage and ongoing reporting.
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Mount Dora
Special Meeting For Poultrymen In Lake County
Lake County poultrymen hold a county wide meeting at the Court House in Tavares on Thursday March 10 at 730 pm. The Lake County Poultry Association sponsors the event inviting all farmers including non members. Frank Brumley Florida College of Agriculture will speak and County Agent Hiatt will show U S Department of Agriculture films. The event is free and open to all.
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Lake County
Court House
Tavares
Lake County Poultry Association
Frank Brumley
Florida College of Agriculture
Hiatt
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
Lands 1400 Pound Shark In Gulf
Mr and Mrs C E Bradshaw of Atlanta and Mr and Mrs O W Conner of this place return from a fishing trip to Anna Maria in the Gulf They report catching a twelve foot mullet shark weighing fourteen hundred pounds and twenty two other sharks weighing 150 to 300 pounds each It was Bradshaws first big shark experience and he plans a grove in Orange county near Maitland
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C. E. Bradshaw
Atlanta
O. W. Conner
Anna Maria
Gulf
Bradshaw
Conner
Florida
Orange County
Maitland
Mount Dora Students Win Five Honors in District Tests
A Gainesville letter to Professor D. D. Rose lists Mount Dora High School as winning five of ten honors in district academic contests. Winners include J. D. Mosteller and Nelson Morley in history and geometry, Peggy Champ in English I, Dorothy Hopcraft in US History, with Emily Battle advancing to Gainesville for the state spelling contest. The awards will be announced at the final session on March 3.
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Gainesville
D. D. Roseborough
Ocala
Extension Department
University At
Mount Dora High School
J. D. Mosteller
Peggy Champ
Vivian Thompson
Nelson Morley
Dorothy Hopcraft
United States
Mount Dora
Emily Battle
Steuart Named Comptroller of Citrus Exchange
Former Tampa city comptroller Alex B. Steuart resigned from the city finance department to become comptroller of the Florida Citrus Exchange on Tuesday March 1. Steuart has lived in Tampa for 20 years and has held financial roles with major firms including treasurer of the Tampa Daily Times since January.
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Tampa
Alex B. Steuart
Florida Citrus Exchange
Steuart
Tampa Daily Times
Home Demonstration Club Meeting March Ninth
The Home Demonstration Club meets Wednesday March 9 at two o clock in the Library Building. Members will learn hand made parchment for lamp shades and must bring a sheet of plain wrapping paper large enough to cover the shade. all other materials will be furnished.
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Home Demonstration Club
Yacht Club Regatta Saturday One Of Best Ever Held Here
The Mount Dora Yacht Club regatta drew a large crowd with perfect weather and high class events. Joe Bassett of Eustis won the Cris Craft race, Dr. R. W. Dickson took Bang and Go Back, Brown of Houston won the 151 Hydroplane, Frank Fowler led Runabouts, Chas. Bennett won Cruiser Race, and Curtis Wise captured Sail Boats with strong showings across the board. The article notes a pulse of local activity around a forthcoming Needlework Guild exhibit supporting charitable causes, and mentions J. J. West’s courtesy in providing space for the showaging exhibit.
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Yacht Club
Mount Dora
Joe Bassett
Eustis
Wm. Patterson
R. W. Dickson
Frank Fowler
Brown
Houston
Texas
Elmer Johnson
Winter Park
Mount Dora Yacht Club
Charles Edgerton
Chas. Bennett
Sunset Displays Over Lake Dora Delight Viewers
Nature offers vivid Lake Dora sunsets with shifting colors each evening captivating observers and signaling the area's scenic charm.
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Lake Dora
Sylvan Shores Auction Delivers Strong Real Estate Interest
The Sylvan Shores auction led by Charles S. Gerth drew large crowds as real estate in the Mount Dora area sold amid a disturbed market. Buyers from Eus tis Akron Orlando and Jackson Mich purchased choice lots while CBS considered reporting the event as an important national item. Gerth noted Florida’s market shows prices below actual values in many areas.
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L. R. Heim
Sylvan Shores
Gerth
New Orleans
Mount Dora
Heim
Eustis
Akron
Ohoi
Orlando
Jackson
Mich
Columbia Broadcasting System
Charles S. Gerth
Florida
United States
Moynt Dora Municipal Band Concert This Saturday
Public notice urges residents to attend a Saturday night concert by the Moynt Dora Municipal Band. The performance begins at 8 30 in the evening in downtown venues.
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Moynt’ Dora
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Chamber of Commerce
Earl Brown
DeLand
Villa Dora Hotel
Rabbi Binstock
Kiwanis
Bowman
Eanor
John J. Tigert
NEW Comptroller
Citrus Exchange
Yacht Club Regatta
King’s Daughters
Thomas Lashar
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