04 Mar 1926
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1926
Page
1
Archie Hurlburt offers a $25 prize to the Boy Scout who does the most during Mount Dora Clean-Up Week sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. Date set soon, rules to be announced in a later Topic. Community participation urged to make Mount Dora a spotless town.
Jarves F Rutherford narrowly escaped a smash on North Shore Drive near Eustis when a Ford truck without tail lights swerved and forced him to ditch into a swamp. After freeing his car, only a notable delay and minor damage were reported. Charles Fry and wife of Beacon NY visited the Topic office while wintering in Arcadia.
Sylvan Shores owners announced the appointment of H. C. Merriam of Mineapolis Minn as General Sales Manager. He comes from Thorpe Brothers Minneapolis and will oversee the sales department at the home office and other offices with an organized selling force.
Dr and Mrs Dickson hosted about two hundred guests at the Yacht Club with a Sigma Phi Sorority program from Rollins College. Miss Jeannette Dickson led the cast including Violet Sutherland and Billie Mulligan in a mix of song dance and readings amid early evening refreshments.
The E L Ferran store in Eustis was robbed Tuesday night with a rear window forced open. Goods valued roughly six to ten thousand dollars were stolen including women and men’s apparel, silk underwear, hosiery, and shirts. No cash or safe was touched. Police and sheriff investigated but produced no tangible clue as of noon today.
The first government payment for waterways work arrived this week to Dr. Dickson, with several checks issued for ongoing projects. Officials recognize the value of the work and anticipate benefits though full gains are not yet clear.
Count Walter J. Wolski announces he is now with the Sylvan Shores people and aims to obtain a broker's license. He reports a highly successful year with sales of 165 355 dollars in Mount Dora. Rev. Mr. Overhiser recovered from an illness and returned to work.
The Dillons, longtime visitors to Mount Dora, say this trip is the best yet. They note favorable conditions and welcome experiences enhancing their stay this year.
A large audience welcomed Dr Worth M Tippy with praise for his talk on International Justice. The event, part of a Forum series, drew strong interest and a full text of the discourse will be published next week.
A joy ride ended when a Ford owned by Alfred Rehbaum was abandoned in Ocala after running out of gas during a pursuit from a night on 4th street. The car was found abandoned and later recovered, with a letter inside proving ownership. Thieves took the car but left it by the roadside in Ocala. Miss Isabelle Helen Smith of Detroit visited here for a week and then traveled to Daytona with her sister and niece.
Fillmore Albert Pearson of Woodstock Vermont and wintered in Mount Dora died suddenly at his home after attending a local Masonic meeting. He was 73 and survived by son Robert who winters here. The Mount Dora Bank and Trust Company prepares to open its modern banking room featuring marble fixtures, abundant light, and a grand staircase for directors.
Radcliffe Chautauqua headquarters announces March 10 to 12 as the three day program with experienced entertainers and eloquent lecturers. Notable figures include Dr Guy Morse Bingham Miss Charlotte Chamberlin and Oakley Concert Company. Season tickets cost two dollars for adults and one dollar for juniors, making each event inexpensive.
Miss Laura S McLane entertained her Sunday School class at the Grand View hotel on Friday evening February 26. Eleven dined as the table was decorated with sweet peas and red and pink favors. The class sang Onward Christian Soldiers and cheered the teacher on the veranda. Attendees included Georgia Kirby Virginia Einsel Auldene Palmer Mildred Baldwin Peggy Fleming Ray Weeks Clayton Tremain Bobby Dien Bendy Harvey and others.
A fast moving campaign begins Monday in Mount Dora to fund the Chamber of Commerce for the next year. Financed by three teams, the effort promises to boost community growth and Florida progress as merchants anticipate a prosperous year.
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