13 May 1926
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1926
Page
1
Bridge construction on Highland Street advances with Atlantic Coast Line work. About thirty-eight concrete piers rise as crews move quickly to replace a dangerous crossing. The project follows years of discussion and a carload of materials arriving previously.
Regular Mount Dora Florida town council session held May 4 1926 in Council Chambers with Mayor Waltz and Councilmen Lackey Heim Dooley James Simpson Rehbaum present. Discussions covered street paving reports, electric rates disputes with Florida Public Service Co, and plumbing license enforcement concerns.
Mr and Mrs S S Sadler and Mr and Mrs William Bland returned from a Florida waterways cruise aboard the Lakes and Hills Realty Co ship Nockatee. They traveled through Haines Creek Ocklawaha River visited Silver Springs near Jacksonville attracting about 1000 spectators and generating Florida wide chatter. Mr Bland is son of Judge Bland president of the State Bank in Orlando.
Mr and Mrs H M Tallmadge enjoyed a social time in Washington while being entertained by Congressman Greene. The encounter highlighted their cordial ties with the national capital and allied political figures.
Roger W Babson visited Mount Dora on Monday wearing his signature overalls as part of a Florida promotion. He praised Mount Dora as the state’s loveliest spot and planned speeches in Orlando Ocala and Boston accompanying C C Ralfe Avon Park Chamber of Commerce secretary.
The Noonday Club voted to support a Park Commission plan for Mount Dora. The proposal urges a bond issue to fund park improvements, a community center, and a bandstand, with sites donated for a future center, and will be presented to the City Council.
Prominent Mount Dora merchant M. V. Simpson retires after a long Lake County career. A Florida native, he began in Zellwood and Orlando before returning to start his own store in 1901. He served as County Commissioner and is respected for community contributions.
The Boosters Club held a Thursday gathering at the Biltavern Hotel in Tavares where Mt. Dora Eustis and Tavares discussed shared interests. A committee will coordinate with local Chambers of Commerce to advertise the Triangle as a whole and fund a dollar-for-dollar match.
C C Dooley outlines a new stucco auto sales showroom at Donnelly Street and 10th Avenue in this city. The 60 by 114 foot building features four plate glass display windows including two 6 by 18 and two 6 by 12 feet. Dooley represents Cadillac Hudson and Essex cars and aims for a premier display space in the state.
Brass signs have been installed on the Mount Dora Bank and Trust Company building. Residents describe the signs as very neat and enhancing the structure’s appearance.
The meeting records note Arthur Mann remains at large while several associates are jailed. The session, led by Vice-President W. B. Gibson, covers approvals, thanks to W. J. Howey for aiding Secretary Jardine’s visit, and planning for bridge celebrations and Tampa and Atlantic City exhibits.
Mount Dora plans to welcome the 1927 convention of post masters with the Chamber of Commerce taking the lead. Delegates will travel to Green Cove Springs this month to extend an invitation and Mount Dora hopes to be named next year's meeting place, touting its charming river views as a key attraction.
Councilman Alfred Rehbaum travels to Atlanta to attend the convention of the Southeastern Retail Hardware Association. The association includes members from Florida Alabama and Georgia. Rehbaum, president of the Florida Retail Association, departed Monday and will return Thursday.
The Wesco Company payroll theft involving Arthur Mann seems tied to three jailed suspects Lynn Wolfe J F Donovan and W C Carter all await hearings in Taveres. A possible confession names Mann aided by Wolfe with a plan to stash $3470. The escape through Lake Dora and pursuit details emerge with a $500 reward offered for Mann capture.
The Pick-Up Grocery under George W. Coffin plans a self service opening in Mount Dora. Coffin is known locally and the shop will offer a fine stock of groceries vegetables and related goods for the mercantile trade of the area.
The Mount Dora baseball team will travel to Apopka Thursday afternoon for a game against the Apopka squad. A large contingent of Mount Dora fans is expected to attend.
The Mount Dora Lumber Company reports heavy activity due to local building demand and holds a contract to furnish supplies for a large project in Daytona Beach.
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