Publicity Criticized Over Fly Situation by Mount Dora Chamber
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce secretary Heath denounces sensational reporting on the Mediterranean fruit fly as harmful to Florida industry. He urges calm, constructive coverage and urges news outlets and chambers to halt hysterical broadcasts and avoid panics that could damage business. Continued on Page 9.
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Mediterranean
Chambers of Commerce
Mount Dora
Florida
Heath
Pest
Mount Dora and Winter Park Face Off in Lake Orange Clash
Mount Dora hosts Winter Park Thursday in a Lake Orange league baseball showdown. The first meeting ended 13 to 4 against Mount Dora, with Mount Dora hoping for a comeback as Vikings manager G W Malone predicts a win. Local club pushes Lake County-wide attendance and support for the rivalry.
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Mount Dora
Winter Park
Lake Orange
Vikings
G. W. Malone
Lake Nty
Lake County
Mount Dora to Join Eustis in National Music Week
Captain Jimmy O’Neil, director of Florida’s champion boys’ band, asked Mount Dora residents to join Eustis in observing National Music Week. The opening concert features an unusually fine program including Balfe’s opera The Bohemian Girl.
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Jimmy O'Neil
Florida
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora
Eustis
Balfe
Florida A A A dropped by national body
The American Automobile Association announces cancellation of the Florida State Automobile Association with the national body after an investigation. It states no large Florida three A clubs remain with the state organization and cites limited leadership in a small state region. A new Three A state body will be formed with new headquarters soon.
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Chamber of Commerce
American Automobile Association
Washington, D. C
Florida State Automobile Association
Florida
American Automobile’ Association
Chamber groups seek open fishing season in Lake County
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce and Lake county Chambers urge legislators to repeal the closed season for hook and line fishing. They note the current March 15 to May 15 closure drives winter visitors away, harming tourism for towns like Eustis, and argue opposition to shortening the open season.
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Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Lake County
Eustis
All
Fine Shot by Mount Dora Leader Near Ace on Local Course
J. G. Ray president of Mount Dora Lumber and avid golfer narrowly past an ace at Mt Plymouth on a 190 yard fifth hole. The spoon drive hit the flag stick above the cup rim and deflected. With holidays and more players, local golfers plan Thursday tournaments around away games.
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J. G. Ray
Mount Dora
Mt. Plymouth
Lily Garden Adds Beauty to Mount Dora
Mount Dora hosts Washington Irving Park and a thriving lily garden on Helen Street overlooking Lake Dora. Arthur Frothingham owns both sites and funds major enhancements. C A Wells leads cultivation and has developed about fifteen lily varieties in white yellow red and cream tones. The Washington Irving lilies honor Frothinghams uncle as the garden nears full bloom.
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Mount Dora
Washington Irving Park
Helen Street
Lake Dora
Arthur Frothingham
C. A. Wells
L. D. Drewery
Daytona Beach
Washington Irving
Local Woman Hurt In Ocala Dunellon Car Accident
Mrs Odell Brock of its city and Mrs Hendrie of Apopka, with two other ladies, were seriously injured when their car ran off the road between Ocala and Dunellon on Thursday afternoon. Brock had minor cuts while Hendrie is reported in serious condition at Ocala hospital.
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Odell. Brock
Hendrie
Apopka
Ocala
Dunnellon
Brock
Osteopaths to Meet in Orlando May Meeting
The Florida Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons will hold its annual meeting in Orlando on May 9 and 10. Headquarters will be the Angebilt Hotel in the Convention Hall.
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Florida Association of Osteopathic. Physicians and Surgeons
Orlando
Angebilt
Convention Hall
Mount Dora Girls Dominate Coronado Beach Beauty Contest
Mount Dora led the east coast beauty show at Coronado Beach New Smyrna as over forty girls competed in two age divisions. Little Miss June Fenn won the 3 to 10 years class with perfect scores, while Opal Eamer of New Smyrna took the senior 16 plus crown. Rhode Simpson and Betty Lot Battle were among other Mount Dora winners as New Smyrna and Cocoa shared top placements. Judges from six east coast cities evaluated figure hair eyes and other features to award 100 points total. The event drew thousands and featured the New Smyrna American Legion drum corps and strong Chamber of Commerce support.
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Mount Dora
Coronado Beach
New Smyrna
Hill and Lake Region
Jacksonville
Melbourne
Central Florida
Deland
Eustis
June Fenn
Harry Fenn
Little June
Betty Lot. Battle
Rabin Battle
Sorrento
Miss June
Betty Jane Wright
Dorothy Riley
Jeannette Pike
Opal Eamer
Fletcher Crane
Rhode Simpson
Miss Cocoa
Blanche Galbraith
Cocoa
Chamber of Commerce
East Coast
Florida
Miss Pike
Mrs. Crane
Miss Simpson
Miss Battle
New Smyrna Chamber of Commerce
New Smyrna American Legion Drum- Corp
McGrath Speaks at Kiwanis Club Meeting
Blaine McGrath advertising manager of Yowell-Drew in Orlando and Daytona spoke at the Kiwanis luncheon at Villa Dora, sharing insights on successful advertising and anecdotes from interviews with national figures. The club opened the Mount Dora season with a baseball ditty, and George White was named chair of the On to Milwaukee committee replacing J. L. Millard. The Kiwanis plan a May 10 trip to Tavares for an intercity meeting.
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Blaine McGrath
Yowell-Drew Company
Orlando
Daytona
Kiwanis Club
Villa Dora
McGrath
Mount Dora
Frank Weidman
George White
Milwaukee
J. L. Millard
Tavares
Mount Dora Narrowly Loses To Winter Garden
Mount Dora fell 5 to 4 in a windy, sandy game with Winter Garden. Pitchers Brown Cooley and Phillips allowed multiple hits and walks, while Averett Phillips and Cun ningham turned double plays. Umpire Moore.
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Brown
Cooley
Phillips
Philips
Averett
Pike
Hale
Ray
Cunningham
Thomas
Moore
Mt. Dora
AB R Shaeeseeeseeee
Cooley Aebeensiee
Pike Wate
Eeweeneen Brown
Pennington Morris Ae Ee
Ray Battle Nasdeanenene
Brock Heweseseeess
Lake-Orange League Results Roundup
Winter Park defeated Apopka 8 to 1 while Eustis beat Umatilla 6 to 2. Winter Garden edged Mt. Dora 5 to 4 in a high scoring set of league games.
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Winter Park
Apopka
Eustis
Umatilla
Pet
Evenes
Winter Garden
Topic puts out feature on winter visitors to Mount Dora
The issue highlights what the winter visitors, churches, merchants, and citizens mean to Mount Dora during the past season. The paper is mailed to 1200 readers and reaches states in the U S Canada the West Indies and Europe. If it brings pleasure to even one reader the project will be seen as a success.
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Mount Dora
Union
Canada
West Indies
Europe
Music Week in Eustis Showcases Local Talent and Stetson Orchestra
May 5 to 11 in Eustis features events by the Eustis Music Club and Chamber of Commerce. Capt. Jimmie opens with the Eustis Boys Band at City Hall. Stetson Symphony Orchestra performs Thursday night with 50 cent admission. Friday presents a school operetta led by Mrs. Cecil Strong.
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Eustis
Stetson Symphony Orchestra
City Hall
Cecil Strong
Mrs Vogh to Lead Two Child Study Programs at High School
Mrs Vogh will conduct two child study programs at the high school auditorium on Tuesday May 7 at 3 30 and 7 30 p m. Appointed by the state government she will organize parents and teachers in more cooperative study. It is hoped a large turnout will ensure success.
Mount Dora Yacht Club Removes Member Listing
The Topic notes a mistaken listing of Mrs Estella Clark in the Mount Dora Yacht Club membership drop. Club officials apologize to Mrs Clark, who has long membership and prompt dues records.
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Mount Dora
Weil Praises Florida Trip On Roads And Scenery
Dr H A Weil of Fond du Lac says a Florida visit changed his view of the state. He cites 5 000 miles of travel in five weeks on new highways from Jacksonville to Tampa and St Petersburg and the Gulf coast. He praises hills lakes flowers and asphalt and concrete roads that ease driving in the Everglades region.
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Commonwealth Reporter
Fond du Lac
Wis
H. A. Weil
Frank H. Heath
Sylvan Shores
Dr. Weil
Florida
Mount Dora
Erving Hotel
Everglade
Mr. Weil
Weil
United States
Jacksonville
Tampa
St. Petersburg
New Port Richey
Gulf of Mexico
Thomas Meighan
Lake County Chamber of Commerce Set for May Meeting
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce announces its annual meeting on Friday May 17 in Ta vares. No social events will be held due to fruit fly constraints. old directors meet at 2 00 p m and the annual session begins at 2 30 p m with a financial report and credential review.
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Tavares
Lake County
Chambers of Commerce and
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Howey
Orange County
Frothingham
Lake-Orange League
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