Mount Dora Regatta Shines at Colorful Annual Event
The Mount Dora Yacht Club hosts the seventeenth annual regatta on Lake Dora with seven top hydroplane entrants led by Sparrow ridden by Elmer Johnson. Sparrow wins heat as Buckeye II falters. a possible world record falls short by minor buoy errors. The day features cruiser and runabout races plus student canoes under the Florida Outboard Motor Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Elmer Johnson
Sparrow
Hydro
Commodore Ed Demarest
Elmer
Johnson
Bradfield
Buckeye
Buckeye I
Florida Boat Association
Mississippi ‘Alley Power Boat Association
Florida Outboard Motor Association
Daily Bulletins From Daytona Speed Trials
The Topic and the Speed Trials director arrange daily notices from Daytona Beach detailing beach conditions and trial changes. A wire will be sent each evening after March 12 to provide exact facts for the morrow, posted on the office window for interested readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daytona Beach
First National Bank Essay Winners Named for The Great Adventurer
Marie Slack won first prize ten dollars in gold for an essay on The Great Adventurer. Carroll Carr took second five dollars, and Elizabeth Fenn third two and a half dollars. Honorable mentions went to Mary Virginia Pierce and Abby Simpson. Judges included city officials and Mount Dora school staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Marie Slack
Carroll Carr
Elizabeth Fenn
Mary Virginia Pierce
Abby Simpson
George J. White
Bank
White
Boy Scout
Russell Sambrook
Byrd
Government Inspector at Local Station
Atlantic Coast Line representative P. W. Turrentine announces a government inspector is at the local railway station to inspect outgoing baggage. Travelers leaving town may have baggage sealed and inspected at the station or at their homes or hotels if notified and transportation is provided.
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P. W. Turrentine
Atlantic Coast Line
Voter Registration Rules for Primaries Advised
The notice outlines that voters who paid poll taxes by May 17 1928 1929 are eligible to vote in the June 3 1930 primaries, requires party designation on registration books, mandates general re registration in certain areas, lists registration periods from March to May and hours, and states party designation changes can be made anytime with written application to the Supervisor of Registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Supervisor of Registration
Kiwanis Hear Of Agri Possibilities In Central Florida
The Kiwanis program featured County Agent Cliff Hiatt who stressed forest fire prevention to protect humus and soil. He outlined irrigation prospects between Mount Dora and the Wekiwa River, saying the area could become a leading truck and farm region with proper irrigation. Clayton, District Superintendent, discussed Crop Outlook and government work aiding agriculturists as Kiwanis members asked questions.
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Kiwanis
Om Agriculture
Cliff Hiatt
Hiatt
Mount Dora
Wekiwa River
Florida
Clayton
Kiwahis
Routine Work At Council
The regular City Council meeting was held Tuesday night at City Hall. Present were Councilmen Drake Ferris Hackworth Morley Spencer Mayor Lackey and Clerk Johnson absent were Councilmen French and Rehbaum. Routine business was transacted with nothing of special interest.
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Drake
Ferris
Hackworth
Morley
Spencer
Lackey
Johnson
French
Rehbaum
Ohio Couple Reports Excellent Road Conditions on Winter Trip
Mr and Mrs George C Thomp son from East Liverpool Ohio arrived in Mount Dora for the winter. They traveled 1262 miles shortest route after a 1299 mile trip with 37 extra miles. They left East Liverpool Saturday via Richmond 425 miles Charleston 439 miles to Mount Dora 435 miles. They offer to share their route with anyone seeking directions.
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George C. Thompson
East Liverpool
Ohio
Mount Dora
Richmond
Charleston
S. C
Lake County Growers Plan Clean-Up Meeting
In Tavares Florida on March 3 1930 the Lake County Growers Protective League calls for a cleanup ahead of the next growing season. Chair asks local chairmen to meet Tuesday March 11 at 2 30 pm and bring neighbors to discuss fly control and a clean slate for 1930.
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Lake County
Washington
Congress
Florida
Tavares
Lake
County Growers’ Protective League
Unheard Of Chance To Win Essex Coach In Weeks
The Topic Subscription Campaign urges entries for a chance to win the $955 Essex Challenger Six Coach and other prizes. Week one shows slow action, but organizers promise real rewards for those who start, with four weeks left to recruit subscriptions and earn credits.
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Essex
Mount Dora
Gideons Thank Mount Dora Delegates In Florida Convention
The Gideons wrap up a two day Mount Dora convention with sermons in churches services in hotels and a Sunday night union at the Community Hall. A banquet at the Methodist church and a ladies auxiliary formation followed. They commend Mount Dora Topic, churches, Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Lackey, and local hotel for hospitality and cooperation.
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Gideons
Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Heath
M. E. Church
Lackey
Florida
New Hampshire Club Formed in Mount Dora
A group of twenty two New Hampshire residents and friends met at Trimble Park on February 27 to form a New Hampshire club for people living in Mount Dora. George E. Barnard was named temporary chairman and Eugene A. Tallant as clerk. Fourteen charter members enrolled, with some visiting Mount Dora as far back as 1888. A committee of Dexter, Little, and Peaslee will draft the constitution and by laws and plan membership expansion.
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New Hampshire
Trimble Park
Mount Dora
George E. Barnard
Contoocock, N. H
Eugene A. Tallant
Dexter
Little
Peaslee
Primary Grades To Present Pageant A Pageant of the School Months
Primary grades of the Public School plan an 8 o clock pageant on Thursday March 13 in the community auditorium. Each month will be represented by a child with a monthly character. George and Martha Washington will be portrayed by Wilton Adams and Marian Edwards. First to third graders perform songs and rhythm pieces. A small admission fee will be charged.
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George
Martha Washington
Wilton Adams
Marian Edwards
Florida Tops Nation in Stamps Per Politician
Observers note Florida’s slate of candidates remains heavy with public figures, suggesting the state has more stamps per politician than any other in the country. The comment frames a crowded field amid ongoing campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Union
Death of Mrs. A. G. Reid at Mount Dora
Mrs. A G Reid dies at her daughter Mrs Emilie Husmanns home in Birmingham Alabama after a long illness. Burial is planned in Cleveland Ohio on Saturday. A longtime Mount Dora resident she was active in the Woman's Club Mount Dora Eastern Star and local churches. The community offers sympathy to Mr Reid and the family.
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Emilie Husmann
Birmingham
Alabama
Cleveland
Ohio
Reid
Mount Dora
Woman's Club
Orlando
Dr. Richardson Takes Over Dr. Callahan’s Office
Dr. Gerald Richardson has assumed control of the late Dr. O. L. Callahan’s Fourth Avenue office with all equipment and medicines. Former patients may now obtain the medicines they are accustomed to using from Dr. Richardson.
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Gerald Richardson
O. L. Callahan
Fourth Avenue
Callahan
Richardson
Lake County Flower Show Opens In Ta vares Next Week
The seventh annual Lake County Flower Show will run Thursday through Saturday March 13 to 15 at Pioneer Hall opposite the courthouse Ta vares. Women's clubs garden clubs and local growers prepare displays with cash prizes for best collective exhibits best individual cut blooms potted plants and table decorations. The Ta vares Garden club will award the finest flower prize with admission set at 10 cents and hours each day listed. Winter visitors are invited to attend.
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Lake County
Tavares
Mary S. Allen
Pioneer Hall
Tavares Garden Club
Mount Dora to Host The American Legion Auction Sale
The Mount Dora community hosts a highspirited American Legion Auction Sale at the community building Saturday night with Monster Bullington as auctioneer. Items range from castor oil to eggs and bacon with entertainment amid no real estate sold. Sheriff Billy Wingler may sing, and townsfolk are urged to attend the fundraising event.
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Mount Dora
American Legion
Monster Bullington
Wilds of
Eustis
Danny Bishop
Tommy Cooley
Georgie White
Harold Overhiser
Rollie Javens
Artie Altizer
Tucker
George Malone
Clare Sherman
Aloysius Quixley
Freddie MacMahon
Louie Tremain
Gip Galloway
Billy Wingler
Astatula
Legion Post
Elwood Carpenter
Orlando Road To Be Completed
The State Highway Department awarded the State Road No. 2 project from Plymouth to Orlando to Miami Construction. The 15 plus mile asphaltic concrete stretch is estimated to cost 350000 to 400000 dollars and requires approval from the U S Bureau of Public Roads before taking effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando
United States Bureau of Public Roads
Browne
Inspection talk hints at fly and dry concerns
Newell referenced fly inspection while Wood spoke of dry inspection. Both discussed regulatory measures with overlapping safety implications, highlighting scrutiny on building maintenance and pest prevention in the facility.
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Newell
Wood
First List Of Contestants In Subscription Drive
The article lists early contestants including Margaret Baires of Eustis Mic Bane of Maitland Brantley Tuttle and Harold Wilson of Mount Dora in a Florida campaign. It notes a Golden Triangle effort to win a $935 Essex Challenger Coach by earning mile credits through renewals and new subscriptions with standings to be published next week.
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Mount Dora
Bailes
Margaret
Eustis
Bane
Mic
Amae Seme
Rrento
Brantley Tuttle
Trigg
Wilson
Harold
Golden Triangle
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Thunderbolt
Frank H. Heath
James Laughlin II
Messis Pi, Bassett and Patterson
Rollins _ students
TOPIC
Gov’nment
Lake County Growers’ Protective League
Tavares, Fla
COOD
Kaltex Furniture
Weather Report
Low High Bar
New Hampshire Club
A. G. Reid
Legion Auction
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