Sylvan Shores Auction Boosts Mount Dora Development
Mount Dora residents celebrate Sylvan Shores sale led by developer Louis R. Heim. About 100 lots sold, with attendees from Tavares Road to Waterville Ohio, and a 1932 Chevrolet Coach prize awarded to Bertha Latimer. Heim’s projects include Sylvan Shores, urban streets, parks, and an athletic field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvan Shores
Mount Dora
Louis R. Heim
Central Florida
Heim
Florida
Sylvan Shores Company
L. R. Heim
Bertha J. Latimer
Tavares Road
Arlington
N. J
Heim Road
Clarence Gray
Waterville
Ohio
Lakeside Arrivals Showcase Notables At Oak Park
A list of arrivals includes Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Wood of Oak Park Illinois O M Stoddard and wife of Chicago Illinois Mr and Mrs Carl L Seiders of Portland Maine Mr and Mrs J H Brelsford of Troy New York Miss Georgia Weston of Lincoln Massachusetts Miss E G and Bertha G Temple of Torrington Connecticut Mr J D Landis and Mrs H W Walton of Jenkintown Pennsylvania Mr and Mrs Geo Cc Klauder of Penllyn Pennsylvania Mrs W D Hilliard of Asheville North Carolina and Mr W J Dillon of Chicago Illinois all noted in the Lakeside arrivals column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Wood
Oak Park
Ill
O. M. Stoddard
Chicago
Carl L. Seiders
Portland
J. H. Brelsford
Troy
N. Y
Georgia Weston
Lincoln
Mass
E. G
Bertha G. Temple
Torrington
Conn
J. D. Landis
H. W. Walton
Jenkintown
Geo. Cc. Klauder
Penllyn
W. D. Hilliard
Asheville
N. C
W. J. Dillon
Chicago, Ill
Notice to Subscribers About Renewal and Discontinuation
The Topic informs readers to check the paper label for expiration dates and notes that renewal bills are mailed early in the due month. If unpaid, a second and then third final notice are sent, and the paper may be discontinued if there is no response.
Last Kiwanis Talk On Public Utilities at Mount Dora
Mount Dora Kiwanians heard Orlando Kiwanis officials led by A P Michaels, manager of Orlando Public Utilities, discuss the role of utilities in weathering depressions and maintaining employment. The talk covered cyclical mood changes, leadership needs, and efforts to boost electricity use, with a moving picture of a mongoose and cobra fight shown afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Anderson
Dr. Holland
India
Alfred Rehbaum
Mr. Michaels
Central Florida
Michaels
Ingathering for Needlework Guild Closes This Week
Directors urge collection of all articles by week end. An exhibit will open next week in the storeroom on Fifth avenue beside the Mount Dora Theatre. The Mount Dora Guild, newly registered nationally, receives congratulations from Philadelphia and Florida officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needlework Guild
Fifth Avenue
Mount Dora Theatre
Mount Dora Guild
Truman Newberry
Florida State
Mount Dora
Lake County
Thomas Lasher
Wilson Smith
F. H. Begole
J. J. Alvord
Carl Graves
Mould
Trigg Tuttle
Gertrude Thorne
Frank Drake
Laura Neville
Woman’s Club
Methodist Church Weekly Services Schedule Noted
The Methodist church outlines this week’s schedule with Rev. L. Radcliffe preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Sunday School meets at 10:00 a.m. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. Mid-week service Wednesday 7:30 p.m. W F M S meets Monday 3:00 p.m. at 409 Fifth Avenue East. Ladies Aid business meeting 2:30 p.m. in church annex. James H. Elder, Pastor.
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Methodist Church
L. Radcliffe
Epwoth League
Elder
Fifth Avenue
East
Ladies Aid Business
Church Annex
James H. Elder
Topic window displays long lasting seedless oranges
The Topic window features three oranges cut 25 months after bloom still juicy and good. From L R Tremain’s grove, a late variety hangs through summer to September. A second fruit split open attracted flies but was removed. Surinam cherries from Mr. and Mrs. Conrad’s plants show bloom, green and ripe fruit attracting visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Tremain
Surinam
Conrad
Sanborn Speaks on American Pewter at Rollins
Col. W. J. Sanborn spoke at Rollins College yesterday to the Art Club on American pewter and antiques. It was his seventh year addressing Rollins students and his talks were highly enjoyed by the audience.
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Col
W. J. Sanborn
Rollins College
Art Club
Col. Sanborn
Rollins
Welfare fund drive by American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary launches a welfare fund drive selling 25 cent tickets for welfare work. Auxiliary members offer to explain the campaign and accept donations or ticket purchases.
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The
American. Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Mount Dora Topic Subscription Offer
Local notice announces a subscription option for Mount Dora Topic at two dollars per year. The brief indicates a cost detail and invites readers to subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Florida Exhibit Plans At Century of Progress
More than 125 people attended the monthly Chamber of Commerce dinner to hear about Florida’s display at the Chicago Century of Progress Exposition. The Community social room served a bountiful supper as guests filled the long tables and late arrivals were accommodated. President White introduced attorney S. C. Peacock, newly established in Mount Dora, after introducing Tom Cooley.
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Chamber of Commerce
Florida
White
Tom Cooley
Mount Dora
S. C. Peacock
Spirit of Florida centerpiece at Chicago world's fair
The Florida exhibit at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair features a heroic central figure holding an orange with electric glow inside the globe. The statue rises from an electric cascade into a water lily basin, symbolizing peace and plenty, created by George E. Ganiere of Stetson University in De Land, famed for his Lincoln in the Capitol.
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Florida
Chicago
George E. Ganiere
Stetson University
de Land
Lincoln
Capitol
Springfield
Ill
Last Forum Lecture Next Monday Eve
The last Forum of the season features Harold Tobin as speaker. Tobin, a Dartmouth graduate of 1917, formerly taught at the University of Louisiana and now teaches at Columbia University after extensive studies at foreign universities and work at the League of Nations Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Tobin
Dartmouth
University of Louisiana
Columbia University
League of Nations Library
United States
League of Nations Association
Tourist Club Hosts Novel Birthday Program in Mount Dora
The Tourist Club presented a frame filled evening Friday with a whistling solo by Mrs. McCausland and a vocal by James White, both encoreed. Samantha’s husband James LeMungan surprised guests with a life sized photo album of Samantha from birth to now. The program featured relatives, hobbies, celebrities and a moving picture gift. Uncle James and Samantha’s son capped the event with further pictures. Mount Dora’s local talent highlighted the show and drew a strong turnout. Next meeting features W. R. O Neal of Orlando discussing The Romance of Florida.
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Mount Dora
W. R. O’neal
Orlando
Florida
Lawn Bowling Club Annual Supper Highlights Members and Elections
Over fifty members and guests attended the Lawn Bowling Club supper at the Community Church hosted by the ladies. Tables were decorated, birthday cake for W A Conrad with sixteen candles, and readings by members. At the meeting, R C Thomas was elected president J C Urquhart vice president J M McCown treasurer and Mrs J Wolfert secretary. A board of governors includes W Smith W A Conrad J J West with Fred Thompson and W M Bryant named honorary presidents.
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Lawn Bowling Club
Community Church
W. A. Conrad
J.J. West
Fred Thompson
W. M. Bryant
Special Broadcast for American Legion Auxiliary in Florida
A special program for the American Legion Auxiliary will be broadcast March 16 at 6 15 p m from Jacksonville. National president Mrs Williams will appear with Mrs John G Gilmore, chairman of the National Radio and Speakers Bureau. The Jacksonville Quartette will sing, and the program titled Dixie Net Work of the Auxiliary will air. Listeners are urged not to miss it.
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Jacksonville
American Legion Auxiliary
Williams
Auxiliary
Florida
John G. Gilmore
National Radio and Speakers Bureau
Jacksonville Quartette
Dixie Net
Tourist Club Poverty Frolic at Community Hall
The Tourist Club hosts a poverty party on Thursday at 7:30 in the Community Hall social rooms. Members must dress in poverty garb or face fines. the event promises a jolly evening and punch to quench thirst. Prizes will be awarded.
Business Women's Dinner in Mount Dora March 11
The Florida Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs invites Mount Dora women to a dinner at Grand View Hotel on Friday evening March 11 at 7 30. Reservations via Louise Lane or Mrs Allen. The event marks National Business Women's Week and aims to form a local club this year.
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Florida Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Mary S. Allen
Mount Dora
Grand View Hotel
Louise Lane
Chamber of Commerce
Allen
Hortense Wells
Two Local Girls Win Honors in State Contests
Miss Peggy Champ of the local high school won second place in the state finals for English 9 and 10 among 16 competitors. Miss Emily Battle placed fourth from the last in a group of 17 spelling champions at the Gainesville state finals last week. Mount Dora praises the students and faculty for these results and directs congratulations to all involved.
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D. D. Roseborough
Peggy Champ
Emily Battle
Gainesville
Mount Dora
Masons Organize District Association Meeting in Eustis
A Masonic district gathering in Eustis on February 29 formed a District Association with about fifty attendees and full lodge representation including Mount Dora members. Visitors came from Illinois New York Georgia Vermont Newfoundland and Scotland. A constitution and by laws were adopted and Mount Dora later ratified them on March 3. A district director will be elected subsequently.
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Eustis
Mount Dora
Illinois
New York
Georgia
Vermont
Newfoundland
Scotland
Poppy Poster Contest Prizes At Mount Dora Schools
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a Poppy Poster contest at Mount Dora High and Elementary Schools. A bronze medal will be awarded for the best poster in each school, with winning posters advancing to the State Convention for a 25 dollar prize. Mount Dora hopes a local student wins the grand prize.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Mount Dora
Hough Property Sold For Paying Liens In Mount Dora
Blocks 402 and 403 on the official Mount Dora map owned by A G Hough were sold March 7 under foreclosure of paying assessments. The Town of Mount Dora bought the property as highest bidder after legal objections were disposed of in favor of the Town by the Florida Supreme Court. Additional suits remain pending with the Town as complainant and are expected to be decided for the Town.
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Mount Dora
A. G. Hough
Supreme Court of Florida
Primary Department Presents Magic Gifts Play
The Primary Department will stage an 8 pm program in the school auditorium on Thursday March 17. The highlight is the one act play Magic Gifts with songs and recitations by the pupils. Admission helps finance department supplies. Tickets sold by pupils and at the door. The program also features readings vaudeville acts and piano solos by students.
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Sonny Malone
Daddy
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Sylvan Shores Auction
Lakeside
Kiwanis
Na Ifhpe
Manager Brown
Spirit of Florida
Special Broadcast Legion Auxiliary
Tavares
Business Women’s
H. H. Wells
State Road Department
Tallahassee
Fla
Coastal Roads Incorporated
Wells
Lake Shore
Highland
Masons
Hough
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