Magnolia Home Cares For Aged Residents In Florida
The Magnolia Home, started years ago by Rev. and Mrs. F. B. Boyd in Jacksonville, sits on 25 acres by Lake Gandy. Seven cottages, running water, electricity, heating, and sewerage serve about 25 residents, many contributing to costs. Miriam Boyd serves as secretary treasurer as plans to expand buildings proceed without incurring debt.
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F. B. Boyd
Jacksonville
Lake Gandy
Boyd
L. A. Odom
Florida
Miriam Boyd
National Music Week Observance Meeting May Fifth
The public is invited to the Community Building on Monday evening May 5 at 8 o clock to observe Music Week and discuss plans for a community musical organization. Mayor W. E. Lackey urges all who are interested in music to attend.
Mount Dora Observes National Music Week for 1924
Mount Dora will join the national observance of Music Week beginning Sunday May 4 in line with 2500 to 3000 cities. The week seeks public enjoyment and benefit from music rather than commerce. A kickoff meeting is set for Monday May 5 in the Community Building to plan a permanent local music organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Boise
Idaho
Dallas
Texas
St. Louis
Sharon
Meeting of Sweet Potato Growers in Lake County
A meeting of the Big Stem Sweet Potatoes growers of Lake County is set for Tuesday night May 6 at the County Agent's Office in the Court House at Tavares. All growers are urged to attend as plans for the coming marketing season will be discussed with State officials L. M. Rhodes and S. W. Hiatt in attendance.
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Lake County
Tavares
L. M. Rhodes
S. W. Hiatt
State
Dr. Waller to Attend Osteopathic National Association Meeting
Dr Elizabeth Jackson Waller osteopathic physician has been invited to join the Osteopathic Women's National Association annual convention in Philadelphia on July 9 in connection with the American Osteopathic Association meeting. The group links to General Federation of Women's Clubs and other movements for women's advancement with a focus on child welfare and health. Dr Lillian M Whiting of Los Angeles serves as president.
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Elizabeth Jackson Waller
Osteopathic Women’s National Association
Philadelphia
American Osteopathic Association
General Federation of Women’s Club
International Council of Women
Print Delinquent Tax List In June
The 1929 delinquent tax list for state and county taxes will be turned over to the Mount Dora Topic on May 10 to set up for publication in June. All taxes paid before turnover will escape advertising costs. The delinquent tax list will appear in the Topic on June 6, 13, 20 and 27 to provide notice before tax certificate sales on the first Monday of July.
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Mount Dora
Busy Scene At Pier With Waterways Cruise Departures
The Yacht Club pier hosted a large crowd as Waterways Cruise craft were serviced before departure for Silver Springs. Mount Dora Yachtsmen escorted visitors toward Eustis with flags flying under bright sun as Cruise Commodore Stockton Broome signaled departure at about 10:30.
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Yacht Club
Waterways
Silver Springs
Mount Dora
Eustis
Stockton Broome
Credits Exchange For Good Prices
Citrus Ex change aided by J. J. Chapman reports strong returns for miss-picked fruit in New York auctions. One box of tangerines brought 12.34 dollars and two boxes of oranges sold for 8.23 dollars per box. Chapman notes the Exchange’s role in securing these prices and mentions another shipper with higher returns.
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J. J. Chapman
New York
Chapman
Citrus Exchange
Notice to order extra Topic copies by June 1
Citizens are urged to request additional copies of the Topic containing the delinquent tax list before the deadline of June 1.
Heath Honored In New Field With Marquette Chamber
Secretaries and managers from Upper Peninsula chambers meet in Escanaba May 15 for a banquet honoring Frank H. Heath who recently became Marquette Chamber of Commerce managing secretary. Speakers include Heath, George E. Bishop, Harold Lindsay, M J Anuis, and others. Heath arrived April 10 and has spoken to multiple clubs and associations.
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Chambers of Commerce
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Escanaba
Frank H. Heath
Marquette Chamber of Commerce
George E. Bishop
Chamber of Commerce
Sault Ste Marie
Harold Lindsay
M. J. Anuis
Menominee
Delta
Uette
Rotary Club
Lions Club
Marquette Club
Federation of Womens’ Clubs
Yachting Pioneers Hold Enthusiastic Meet Here
Eighteen small craft operators finished an eight day Inland Waterways cruise and spoke at Mount Dora's Yacht Club. The event featured Judge John L. Doggett and State figures urging development of Florida waterways, with plans including a Rainbow Trail name and improved channel marking.
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Mount Dora
Kissimmee
Commodore Edgerton
Yacht Club
Florida
Herbert M. Corse
Waterways Committee
State Chamber of Commerce
Judge Doggett
Fords
W. F. Coachman
Lake Placid
Jacksonville
Sanford
F. W. Demerest
Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association
Club
Florida State Chamber of Commerce
Waterway Committee
County Poultrymen To Meet May 8th
The Lake County Poultry Association holds its regular monthly meeting at Jack Allen's Poultry Farm in Umatilla on May 8 at 2 30 PM. State Extension Poultry Specialist N R Mehrhof will attend and conduct a caparizing demonstration. All poultrymen in Lake County are invited regardless of membership.
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The
Lake County Poultry Association
Jack Allen
Umatilla
N. R. Mehrhof
Lake County
Look Carefully For Scattering Fruit In Mount Dora
In the Mount Dora section yards and groves show unpicked fruit labeled as shiners hidden among foliage. Fruit must be carefully picked and disposed of to prevent the fruit fly and avoid renewed quarantine regulations next season.
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Mount Dora
Owens Couple Buy Home in Sylvan Shores Mount Dora
Mr S T Owens proprietor of Lake View Pharmacy and his wife purchased a beautiful home in Sylvan Shores. They are expanding business here and praise Mount Dora as a promising place for future development. The sale was reported by A C Quixley Realty Co.
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S.T. Owens
Lake View
Mrs Lacock III Stricken by Stroke in Rochester Area
Mrs Adelaide Lacock, in failing health all winter, suffered a stroke Sunday morning and remains very weak though conscious and mentally clear. Her niece, Miss Abbie Linnenbrink, who had traveled from Rochester, Pa., to Mount Dora after her father’s death, returned upon learning of the illness and has cheered her aunt.
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Adelaide Lacock
Abbie Linnenbrink
Rochester
Mount Dora
Citrus By-Product Program Aims to Boost Growers Profits
C C Commander announces a national scale program to market citrus by products by Exchange canneries. Participating canners will take all cannery grade grapefruit at 90 cents a box fob, rising to 95 cents then 1.00 over three years. Florida Fruit Products already signed. others negotiating. Advertising planned to promote products nationally with Exchange branding and year round support.
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C. C. Commander
Exchange
Commander
Florida
Mr. Commander
Clermont Opens with Close Win Over Mount Dora
Clermont defeated Mount Dora 6 to 5 in the opening baseball game at Heim Park. Mt Dora led until the ninth when Clermont scored two runs to take the lead. HaleMade superb plays including a seventh inning catch and a two bagger as Hale and Dooley collected three hits each. Next week Mount Dora visits Clermont for another game.
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Clermont
Mount Dora
Heim Park
R. H. E. Mount Dora
Barksdale
Carter
Morgan
Hale
Dooley
Pennington
Victor
Warden of
Eustis
Kiwanis Guest Delivers Notable Club Talk
The Kiwanis luncheon at the Villa Dora Hotel drew a large audience with fine meals and a cordial mood. T. L. Dumas gave a stirring talk on character building and Kiwanis service to community state and nation, followed by notes on Lake County's broadcast hour.
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Kiwanis
Villa Dora Hotel
T. L. Dumas
W. B. Zachery
Sanford Kiwanis Club
H. K. Stokes
Geo. F. Westbrook
Clermont Kiwanis Club
Paul Harber
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
C. Y W. Purdy
J. L. Millard
J. G. Ray
Mount Dora
Bible Parents Coining Strangest Baby Names
The piece notes a trend of parents choosing unusually brutal or archaic names from biblical sources for their children. It emphasizes the stylistic impact and potential social reception of such naming choices.
Census Count Urges Mount Dora Residents to Complete Forms
Mount Dora census enumerator H W Andrews asks residents within city limits to submit undelivered census forms to ensure no one is omitted. The 1930 tally will be compared to 1920 and remain official until 1940, so prompt returns are essential.
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Mount Dora
H. W. Andrews
Clayton Street
Andrews
Mr. Andrews
Also Mentioned on This Page
Magnolia Home
National Music Week
W. E. Lackey
Sweet Potato Growers
Dr. Waller
Heath
John L. Doggett
Judge Shares
Waterways Commission
Rainbow
Parrish
Miami
Tampa
Weather Report
Mrs. Lacock III
Mount Dora, Fla
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