Two Deaths From Exploding Garage Fire In Mount Dora
A strong wind spread flames from a garage to two adjacent houses. Miss May Kelley died from burns while Miss Agnes and Miss Tilley Kelley were severely burned. Miss Tilley Kelley perished, age 70, as Miss Agnes recovers. The two other residents escaped with losses including cash and jewelry. The blaze consumed two houses, a garage, and a car. neighbors aided rescue efforts.
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Misses Kelley
Miss May Kelley
Miss Agnes
Miss Tilley
United States
Umatilla Falls 5-2 to Mount Dora in Wild, Long Innings
Mount Dora defeated Umatilla 5 to 2 at Heim Field in a tightly played contest that swung after the eighth inning. Pitching by Stevenson and Browning kept the game close until Mount Dora rallied with a burst in the eighth, as Umatilla endured miscues and a circus inning that doomed their chance.
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Heim Field
Mount Dora
Umatilla
Stevenson
Browning
Turner Grounds
Hale
S. Simpson
McTurous
Penn
Brown
Holton
Turner
Eckholdt
J. Brantley
Straker
Epps
Julieh
Kenney
Burchett
C. Brantley
Julich
G. Simpson
Texas
Angus
Mount Dara
Sam
Old Boy
Brantley
Michael
Grounds
S. Sim
Penn A
Cooper
Tom Cooley
Mosteller
Tragic Fire Envelops Kelley Family Home
Firefighters fought a blaze that consumed a building housing the three Misses Kelley, who, despite efforts to rescue them, were unable to be saved. Neighbors and responders worked to evacuate others as flames roared through the structure.
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Misses Kelley
Florida Federation of Arts Set Gainesville Meeting
The Annual Board Meeting of the Florida Federation of Arts will gather in Gainesville on May 7. Officers from St. Petersburg, Winter Park, Sarasota, and Jacksonville will attend, with education chair F W Davidson of Mount Dora leading a busy day starting at 9 AM in the Twenty First Century Club. A lunch at 12:30 and a tea at 5 PM will honor visiting delegates.
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The
Florida Federation of Arts
Gainesville
F. W. Davidson
Mount Dora
Gainesville Association of Fine Arts
Federation
Twentieth Century Club
Walter Phiny Fuller
Art Club of
Harold Hilton
Fine Arts Society of Jacksonville
Ethelwynn A. Wood
Palm Beach Art League
Mount Dora Art League
J. S. Harrison
Catherine R. McCauley
Art Club
St. Petersburg
Graceville Town Claims World’s Largest Watermelon Issue
Graceville in Jackson County proclaims annual watermelon festival highlighting a locally grown fruit claimed to be the largest in the world. The event centers on farm pride and regional produce.
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Graceville
Jackson County
Congressmen Drane Explains His Stand On Referendum And Prohibition
Congressman Drane, ill and absent, said his vote would have opposed bringing the Beck-Linthicum resolution to the House. He defended referendum as democracy and urged change through state law. He noted Florida’s pre existing prohibition and expected future action by the legislature in 1933. He also supported reducing federal salaries except for low income workers.
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House
Drane
Florida
Crane
Washington
Tampa Morning Tribune
B P W Club Plans Stunt and Ticket Details
The B P W club will stage a stunt not for prizes. Tickets cost fifty and fifteen cents and may be bought from any club member or at the Chamber of Commerce office. Miss Lane, Chamber secretary, is president of the B P W club.
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B. P. W. Club
Chamber of Commerce
Lane
Six Elements To Build A Community Broadways
Karl Lehmann outlined six elements for community development from government to education. He urged lawfulness and civic cooperation, urging home trade with twenty six dollar bills circulated locally, and praised Chamber of Commerce as social hub. He stressed the newspaper’s pivotal role and praised Mount Dora. He named public schools as key to Americanism and democracy, criticizing foreign language schools.
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Lehmann
Sanford
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora
United States
Citrus Exchange expands growers loan fund for season
The Florida Citrus Exchange extends a substantial credit line to support grower finances during the shipping season. The line includes $1.5 million from the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank and $1 million from Florida and northern banks. General Manager C. C. Commander notes extra bank support and that loans are secured by growers notes via the Growers Loan and Guaranty Company.
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Florida Grower
Federal Intermediate Credit Bank
Florida
Florida Citrus Exchange
C. C. Commander
Florida Growers
Farm Board
Notice of Teachers Examinations in Tavares Florida
Regular examinations for all ages of teachers certificates will be held at the High school in Tavares Florida on June 2 3 and 4. Nonresidents must obtain permission from the State Superintendent to participate. Applicants should notify County Superintendent D H Moore in Tavares at least ten days before the exams which start promptly at 8 00 AM Thursday morning.
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Tavares
Florida
D. H. Moore
Mount Dora Council Resolves Readiness To Aid Neighbors
The Mount Dora Town Council at its May 3 1932 meeting resolved to guarantee funds for fire response and stated readiness to render emergency assistance to nearby communities. The mayor and Kiwanis dinner attendance are noted with corrective instructions issued to prevent future misunderstandings.
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Mount Dorarea
Mount Dora
WM. J. Johnson
Notice of Tax Deed Applications in Lake County
Larsige announces purchaser A M has filed tax certificates 1089 dated 1927 and 1364 dated 1929 in Lake County Florida seeking tax deeds. Certificates cover Tracts 50 53 54 60 Sec 1 Township 22 Range 24 and SEY of SW% Sec 1 Township 22 Range 24. Deeds issued if not redeemed by May 23 1932.
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C. E. Tumlin
Thompson & Jackson
A. D
Initiative Drives City Progress and Loyalty
A reflective editorial argues that cities sleep only if residents neglect duty. Dark clouds do not doom a city. citizen loyalty and initiative build growth. Selfishness harms, while active citizens forge a live, thriving community through collective effort.
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