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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1934
Page
1
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a county wide meeting of all Lake County chambers with L. P. Dickie of the U S Chamber of Commerce present. The date May 28 may shift to fit Mr. Dickie's Florida visit May 21 22 in St Petersburg.
The Mount Dora Girl Scouts and their mothers plan a food sale on Saturday May 12 at 10 am in Sidel's Market to celebrate Mother's Day. They thank Mrs Sarah G Baker for a year's National Geographic for the Scout library. A pot luck supper preceded a Yacht Club talk on the stars by Mr O W Sadler.
The Specialty and Gift Shop closed for the summer season with owners Fred N. Swope and his sister Bessie Swope. Hotchkiss and Flicker head to Manawa Wisconsin for summer work. Flicker recovers from a serious spring illness as the Swope couple reflect on a successful first winter and plan a larger fall reopening.
The Laughlin beach house at Daytona Beach overlooking the ocean has been sold to Mrs. Josephine S. P. Bracken of Hartford Conn. The Lakes & Hills Realty Co of Mount Dora handled the deal, and though the price was not disclosed it was substantial, signaling improved financial conditions.
Lake County Girl Scout troops held a yesterday afternoon meeting at Mrs. Frank Burkhart’s home in Sylvan Shores. Mount Dora Troop leader led discussions on summer activities. Mrs. Emma S. Marsh gave an illustrated talk on local wild flowers, sharing about 300 sketches.
A public notice invites all veterans with active service in World War I American War Philippine Insurrection to report to the Social Service Aide in their district. Veterans must provide discharge papers and meet citizenship and physical condition requirements while unemployed.
Mount Dora defeated Apopka 5 to 3 in a game broadcast by local radio. Remarkable plays included Oscar Stephens first at bat in the eighth and J D Mosteller reaching base three times on errors by Laurie Sheppard. The record session featured Roy Christopher and Stephens entering late. Mount Dora hosts Winter Garden at 3:30 p m.
The Florida State Fox Hunters Association directors met in Mount Dora to select the 1934 meet site. Quincey won the bid with events October 15 to 19 including young hounds races on the 15 16 and all age hounds later in the week. A beach show on October 18 judged the state’s best hound and the hunt concluded with a fox chase after a chicken supper.
Mr White state appointee named local chair to lead a Reminder urging Mount Dora residents to contribute to the World’s Fair fund. Last week the Topic carried a full notice. Citizens supported the 1933 drive, with money spent boosting tourism and aiding local business. Contributions may be left with the chamber secretary or Mr White. a receipt will be provided. A $1.00 suggestion exists, though any amount is welcome.
Next Wednesday is Dollar Day at Orlando stores with all members of the Orlando Merchants Association offering special values. If Mount Dora lacks desired items, shoppers are urged to visit Orlando for the sale.
An error filled recap shows Apopka and Mount Dora players in a hurried late game. Apopka’s players Hall Hawthorne Jewell Kerr Thompson and Ryan appear in various at bats as Ray Cashwell Oscar Stephens and others contribute. The box score lists multiple at bats with scattered hits and errors as the final inning unfolds.
Tavares Kiwanis hosted Mount Dora Kiwanis last Thursday with many guests including Dr. Perry B. James of Mount Dora Rev M J Bouterse Orlando Frank Wright Gainesville and H C Henricksen Eustis. The gathering featured a large attendance a bountiful meal and a program led by Cliff Hiatt. Wright spoke on the University of Florida and its growth noting enrollment rose from 200 in 1905 to about 2700 students. He urged Kiwanians to visit the university and learn its progress. Attendance drawings rewarded Walton Hunter and W J Johnson with gifts funded by S S Sadler. The club plans an All Kiwanis Night with Eustis on June 11 and Cliff Hiatt will speak on citrus culture topic The Present Day Trend in Citrus Culture.
The week sees rain halting Kiwanis play and delaying the American Legion versus Ice Men game in the third inning, declared unofficial with both teams claiming the lead. Bob Dickson struggles to arrange a make up for the Boy Scouts versus P. S. Club, noting the Scouts' home record while the P. S. team has few losses.
The Grady Simpson independents defeated the champion P S Club 11 to 10 in an extra inning game Tuesday afternoon. The Boys Club played with four players, though they offered an alibi and faced a strong lineup from the Independents.
A party led by Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Sadler with James Laughlin Miss Francys Sadler Stuart Sadler and James Sonea cruised the Ocklawaha River in the Saskawilla day cruiser over the weekend. They found the river clear of logs and abundant wildlife with Silver Springs as the Saturday stop. Sadler warns Lake Griffin water hyacinths threaten boat passage within a year or two if not cleaned.
The Baptist church youth group will host a special Mothers Day event during the B Y P A hour Sunday night. The program begins at 7 o clock with Mother's Day music and a fitting program, inviting the public to attend.
Charles Norris lost to Frank Guernsey in straight sets 6 2 and 6 1 at the Sears Roebuck tournament in Orlando. Norris, top Mount Dora player and Lake County doubles co-champion, faced Guernsey, the state's top high school player.
The writer urges local teams to form a night league and fund lights for the school house field. Citing neighboring towns with lighting, the piece argues collective effort can quickly raise funds to install illumination for home games.
Mount Dora High School has adopted tennis as a major sport for both boys and girls. The move aims to benefit athletes for life after school and is expected to generate a complete schedule of matches and results to be published in the school paper.
The column promotes Mount Dora’s free swimming spots praised for clear waters and inviting summer pools. It notes the current water conditions as ideal and encourages locals to enjoy a cool swim in the area’s lakes without cost.
The Mount Dora P T A held its final meeting of the season on May 1 in the school auditorium. Officers elected were President Mrs Gould G cla Vice President Mrs Fre Burkhart Secretary Mrs J McCown and Treasurer Miss Vi Craig.
Harold Wilson installed a talking scoreboard at Heim Field. The public address system, built by Wilson, delivers score, inning, balls, strikes, batter name and past records. Fans praise clarity and predict expansion to more games.
Mount Dora residents recall the fried peanuts once sold by local Robert McMurray who plans a larger operation delivering peanuts direct from the store to customers on Fridays and Saturdays at no extra cost. Salesman Winslow Waaser works for Mace on Saturdays, with more business details in his advertisement elsewhere in the paper.
A group of local women formed a Girl Scout Committee at Mrs. Thomas Lashar’s home to support the Mount Dora troop. Mrs. Lemuel Colson, founder of the movement in Mt Dora, was elected chairwoman, with aims to ease the troop leader’s burden and boost ongoing programs.
Twenty one chambers of commerce attended the Central Florida Council breakfast at Winter Park. Delegates from St Augustine to Vero Beach and inland counties heard speakers on citrus control and industry cooperation. The event praised Rotary District Governor Thatcher and discussed crime suppression and Florida’s 1934 World’s Fair participation.
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