Legion Fight Card Delivers Action in Mount Dora
The boxing card in Mount Dora Tuesday featured Sergeant Hull of Mount Dora defeating Henry Godale of Cleveland and Orlando in a ten round war. Referee Wilbur Allen faced criticism for not stopping exchanges, but Hull’s in fighting won the verdict. Orlando’s Persons defeated Jackie Saunders in seven, while Battling Eddie beat Tommy Parons, Scrap Iron fell to Barber Shop Kid, and a Matt and Jeff comedy scrap went to Bud Fisher.
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Sergeant Hull
Mount Dora
Henry Godale
Cleveland
Orlando
Godale
Hull
Wilbur Allen
Allen
Midwest
City Beautiful
Jackie Saunders
Wilmington
N. C
Saunders
Eddie
Tommy Parons
Scrap Iron
Orlando Negro
Barber Shop
Matt
Jeff
Bud Fisher
W. J. Barker
Tourists Will Dance at Mount Dora Yacht Club
The Tourist club will hold Saturday night dances at the Mount Dora Yacht Club under arrangements approved by the Yacht Club house committee and chairman John Millard. The yacht club provides a fine dance hall and lacks other suitable venues, pleasing officials who anticipate successful socials.
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Mount Dora
Miami Regatta Invitations Sent to Notable Yachters
Frank Fowler Jack Simpson Sam Sadler Frank H Heath E E Stokes and George W Malone receive invitations from the Miami Boat club to attend a regatta at Biscayne Bay March 16 to 17. A personal letter notes the sailors are urged to attend with Frank Fowler and will be on the Judge's.
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Miami
Frank Fowler
Jack Simpson
Sam §. Sadler
Frank H. Heath
E. E. Stokes
George W. Malone
Miami Boat Club
Biscayne Bay
Dora Yachtsmen
Ef Zatta
Lake county citrus growers vote to join state marketing movement
Lake county growers representing 2806 acres agreed to cooperate with a statewide citrus marketing drive begun at Winter Haven on February 14. The meeting in Tavares reviewed the plan, with R P Burton as temporary chair and Paul T Harber as secretary, and formed a committee to follow developments from the Winter Haven mandate. A final plan awaits the committee of fifty’s work and approval or rejection by Lake county growers.
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Lake County
Aren
Tavares
County Chamber of Commerce
R. P. Burton
Emeralda
W. B. Gibson
Burton
California Fruit Growers’ Exchange
Florida Citrus Exchange
Co. B. Treadway
Paul T. Harber
E. S. Burleigh
J. B. Booth
E E. Truskett
Mt. Dora
Winter Haven
R. J. Trimble
A. Vaughn
W. M. Igon
W. J. Howey
E. E. Truskett
Committee of Fifty
J. F. Norton
Polk County
Committee of 50
Citrus Belt
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Benefit Card Party For Lakeside Park Children
An evening card party is planned for the week of March 26 to raise funds for playground equipment at Lakeside Park. Mrs. Zell oversees arrangements and welcomes prize and money donations. This worthwhile cause invites community support.
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Lakeside Park
Zell
Electric Light Plant Sale Question Reframed
The article notes last week’s promise of figures on the lighting plant but states the current management will hand the matter to the new owners after this issue. It urges the public to study the issue carefully and gather information before any decision, calling it one of the city’s most important steps.
Benefit for Episcopalians A Success
The St. Thomas Episcopal church in Eustis hosted a successful Bridge benefit at the Yacht Club on Tuesday afternoon. Seven sections of four tables plus a 6500 prize section featured prizes won by several local women. Jonquils decorated the venue and cake and coffee were served as committees and assistants coordinated a pleasant event that strengthens ties between Eustis and Mount Dora while supporting a worthy cause.
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Yacht Club
Eustis
Lybey
Vandewander
Schumacher
Fowler
Coleman
Truskett
Mt. Dora
Sullivan
Hazelwood
LaDue
Alvord
Lasher
Baldwin
Wardell
Albert
Roll of Honor at Private School February
The February Roll of Honor lists Robert Jones Robert Quixley Richard Jones Jane Blair Webb Dorothy Cole William Hoppenrath Blain Kramer and Tracey Kramer for satisfactory attendance and conduct.
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Robert Jones
Robert Quixley
Richard Jones
Jane Blair Webb
Dorothy Cole
William Hoppenrath
Blain Kramer
Tracey Kramer
Oscar Taylor Corson to Lecture on Rights and Duties
The next forum lecture features Oscar Taylor Corson speaking on Rights and Duties. Corson, former president of the National Educational Association, is praised as a thinker and speaker with a strong teaching background and notable associates in the profession.
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Stanley High
Oscar Taylor Corson
Corson
National Educational Association
Cadman
Dora
Dr. Corson
Benefit Bridge A Big Success In Every Way
The D A R benefit bridge at the Yacht club on Monday February 27 drew about twenty four tables. Prizes of boxes of hand kerchiefs went to Mrs. R N White Mrs Graves and Mrs Truskett in bridge sections. Refreshments of cake and coffee were served. Mrs Irvine of Eustis regent of the Oklahoma chapter spoke. The event owed its success to Mrs Hazelwood and her committee including Mrs D Simpson Mrs O Sadler and Mrs A La Breck.
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Yacht Club
R.N. White
Mrs Mary Ann Fertie laid to rest at Kennisonville
Mrs Mary Ann Fertie widow of Henry Fertie pioneer of Lake county was buried in Kennisonville Florida on Saturday at 2 30 pm after dying from injuries suffered in an auto accident near Brooksville on February 18 She leaves four daughters three sons thirty grandchildren and six great grandchildren with one brother and one sister surviving The funeral sermon was by Rev G T Hinton of Mt Dora The family expresses deep sympathy in their loss and notes she died in the Lord.
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Mary Ann Fertie
Henry Fertie
Lake County
Kennisonville
Fla
Brooksville
Dade City
Fertie
Grandma
So Mny
First Baptist Church of
Mt. Dora
G. T. Hinton
Altoona
Lake Jem
Osceola County
H. A. Harrold
M. V. Simpson
Dora
Ala
Mount Dora to Vote in Special Electric Plant Sale Election
Notice declares a March 16 1928 special election in Mount Dora Lake County Florida to decide selling the town Electric Light Plant to Florida Public Service Co The polls open 8 am to sundown at the Town Clerk’s office W J Johnson signs the notice.
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Mount Dora
Lake County
Florida
Florida Public Service Co
W. J. Johnson
Lake Orange Loop Adds Eight Clubs Opens April Fifth
Apopka and Clermont join Lake Orange league expanding to eight teams with Mount Dora Winter Park Winter Garden Ocoee Umatilla Tavares. Season opens April 5 with first half to June 14 second half to June 21 to August 30 and post season on Labor Day.
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Apopka
Clermont
Lake Orange Baseball League
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora
Winter Park
Winter Garden
Ocoee
Umatilla
Tavares
Grant
Dudley Wilson
Roberts
Mt. Dora
Eustis
Messrs Jewel and
Varney
Donnelly and Lakeside Parks See Slow Improvements Progress
Community efforts transform Donnelly Park with a new shuffleboard court shelters grading and plantings while Lakeside Park eyes expanded tennis and playgrounds. Residents praise donors who fund beautification though taxes for park expansion come in slowly and some call for more sports facilities.
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Donnelly Park
Donnelly and
Fifth
Lakeside Park
Park Board
Mount Dora Vikings Hand Out Crushing Defeat to Stetson
Mount Dora Vikings rout Stetson University basketball 31 to 13 at Donnelly Park arena. Hale led with six field goals, Dart added four, Ray three, while Parks and Stapleton excelled on defense in a fast, clean game praised by coach Thomas and officials.
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Donnelly Park
Stetson University
Mount Dora
Mt. Dora
Hale
Dart
Ray
Viking
Stetson
Parks
Stapleton
Maurice Turner
Buster” Keaton
Tavares
Keaton
Mount Dor
Dora
Tommie” Smith
Mager
Sir. Thomas
Yerger
Cadwalder
Kalteal
Dora Flash
Mount Dora Faces Orlando Steam Laundry for State Title Bid
Mount Dora and Leesburg club squads split early season games with Mount Dora losing to Lee Taylor and later beating Leesburg at home. A near referee call in Winter Park favored Orlando Steam Laundry, 20 to 17, in a prior meeting. Steam Laundry visits Mount Dora Monday as the teams stage a two game duel to decide the state semi pro championship based on total points. Vikings manager Heath predicts a Mount Dora victory by margins that clinch the title.
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Mount Ora
Lee
Taylor
Leesburg
Vikeings
Mount Dora
Winter Park
Orlando Steam Laundry
Jean
Steam Laundry
Orlando
Heath
Vikings
Sparrow to race at Miami regatta March 16 17
Sparrow the world speed fastest 151 supercharger hydro owned by Elmer Johnson of the Mount Dora Yacht Club will take part in races at Miami on March 16 and 17 according to a local club announcement. The craft was clocked at 64.8 mph in a recent regatta here beating rivals Miss Buckeye Miss Ricco and Miss California.
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Sparrow
Elmer Johnson
Mount Dora
Subscription Ball Planned by Mt Dora Yacht Club
The Mt Dora Yacht Club entertainment committee plans a Subscription Ball at the club house on Wednesday March 14. Dancing starts at 9:00 p m under patronesses and music will be provided by the Rolling College band.
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Mt .Dora
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Legion
Electric Light
Oscar Taylor Carson
Lake Orange Loop
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