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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1928
Page
1
The Bank of Mount Dora announced a five percent payment on the forty percent charge off after reopening following inactivity due to the Georgia bank crash. President E. V. Cartledge termed the move evidence of a progressive policy and improving local business conditions as the bank repeats a prior payment.
George W. Malone won the Lakeside Inn silver cup at Mount Plymouth under strong winds with a gross 77 and net 69 after an 8 handicap. Philo Hutcheson was runner up with a net 71 and J. H. T. Simpson earned the blind bogey honor. The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce season concluded with four tournaments and record participation. Malone previously won the Chamber of Commerce shield, giving him two winter trophies.
A display at Lindman Hardware on Fifth Avenue features four week old Mexican poodles and their mother under the care of owner Mr. Fricke. The litter of five puppies attracts much attention from shoppers all week as they tumble about in sawdust.
The Thursday afternoon half holiday begins April 5 and lasts through October. All Mount Dora business houses will close at noon on Thursdays during this period. Signed Mt. Dora Chamber of Commerce and Frank H. Heath.
Captain Jack McCready presented a color illustrated lecture on the battlefields of France and Belgium at the Princess theater in Mount Dora. The afternoon show drew a large audience and the evening performance was sold out, described as one of the season’s most engaging entertainments.
The revival led by Dr. J. B. DeGarmo at the Baptist Tabernacle continues to attract sizable audiences. Pastor G. T. Hinton urges greater attendance and notes the evangelist’s forceful messages stressing repentance and salvation without pressuring church membership.
The Mount Dora Recreational department introduced a new indoor diamond ball game. Two teams played a nine inning match, Roland's Hobo group winning 24 to 22 amid a large crowd. Director Heath moved the diamond to the south end due to poor lighting. Regular play schedules were set for men women and youth groups.
Mount Dora hosts Umatilla to launch the Lake-Orange league season with Charley Stapleton the Georgia Peach pitching for Mount Dora. Keith Vaden Dan Vaden and Morris lead a lineup including Baxter and Battle as locals join Umatilla and Tavares players. league officials announce a full schedule on page three.
Mount Dora High School baseball lost three games last week to Tavares Apopka and Orlando highs. Ralph Whittaker of Orlando hit two home runs a triple and two doubles in six at bats as his team won 29 to 1 in a Saturday track meet styled game. Mount Dora managed a single run when Sanders scored after Yocum left the mound.
Lake County commissioners awarded a roughly $400,000 road contract to Manley Construction of Winter Park after the lowest bid for grading and stone surfacing. The award covers construction work on the county road project.
Mount Dora and Umatilla teams clash at Heim Field on Thursday April 5 as the Lake Orange league begins its 1928 season. Mayor D C Sherman urges citizens to attend the opening game during the new Thursday half holiday and help pack the grandstand with loyal rooters.
The Chamber of Commerce offers six by three inch clear photos of the Sorrento and Tangerine tornado. Visitors and residents can view the images at the Chamber office and place orders for the pictures illustrating the storm’s fury.
The Community Forum ends its eighth season with Joe Mitchell Chapple delivering Con fessions of an Optimist at the Methodist church. He urges good fellowship and kindness, drawing on his newspaper career. The year’s twelve lectures cleared about 800 dollars in debt, but the death of Dr. Duncan C. Milner cast a shadow over the final meetings.
The Mt. Dora theater announces the film The Crowd by King Victor, hailed by Judge critic as the best picture of the year. It follows everyday life from cradle to grave and is described as a true story of millions of average people. The movie is new to Florida and starts a two day run next Monday with a matinee Tuesday.
The New England division won the group cup for the most tourist registrations while Ohio state claimed the first honors in the state division. A large meeting featured humorist Joe Andrews and a juvenile band from Montfort Georgia, with over 125 dollars raised for the Montfort orphans during intermission. Secretary Heath announced a card party March 27 at the yacht club to fund Lakeside equipment.
The Tourist club will hear the park commission president and the mayor discuss possible civic upgrades in Mount Dora at Friday's Baptist Tabernacle meeting. Attendees may vote on whether to build a community house or a new pier this year. The program also includes a surgery demonstration and a humorous sketch by the Misses Hubbell.
A tribute from the Tourist Club honors the late Dr. Duncan C. Milner who died March 18, 1928. The memorial notes his service as a soldier, Christian minister, and lifelong community contributor with his death marking the end of a long, active life.
The Eustis Boys' Band won first place in the Florida high school state contest with 95 percent. Kissimmee 94.16 and Ocala 93. Sebring and Orlando Reporter-Star bands finished fourth and fifth. Trophy inscription notes it becomes permanent after three consecutive wins. Captain Jimmy O'Neal praised improvements and expected more bands after the event.
Five people were seriously injured and three cars badly damaged in a three-vehicle wreck near Barnett Hill by Lake Ola on Tuesday afternoon. Injured include Mrs Sherman wife of Mount Dora mayor Greg Hulett and their son John plus Mrs Hulett Rogers a 78 year old from Texas.
The fifth annual Lake County flower show will be held in Bus on Tuesday and Wednesday at 3 and 4 pm at the old city hall Ferran park foot of Nolia Avenue. Amateur and commercial displays compete with emphasis on amateurs. Prizes and ribbons will be awarded. entry is free and all must be in place before 1 am Tuesday to be judged. Local growers from Mount Dora are urged to participate to showcase flowers. For information contact Frank Bun, Albert K. Bishop, Rit? and Mrs. George L. Zell.
A miscommunication led to an erroneous announcement naming Emma Marsh as winner of an honorable mention at the Gainesville art exhibit. The award actually went to Mrs. Maret Davidson for her painting Summer Showers Apopka La.
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