Annual Poppy Day Observed Saturday in Mount Dora
The Mount Dora Legion Auxiliary will sell Buddy poppies at several points to aid disabled soldiers and their families. The drive highlights 2500 American servicemen deaths since WWI and 5900 veterans entering government hospitals monthly in 1929. Memorial events for local members are planned, with Alvin York delivering a Memorial address via NBC on May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
France
American Legion
Auxiliary
Legion
Mount Dora
Alvin York
National Broadcasting Company
Associated
Florida sets 1931 license tag colors white on maroon
Florida motor vehicle commissioner W. B. McLin announced that 1931 motor vehicle tags will feature white type on maroon backgrounds. He notes that the white on green scheme used previously was unpopular with department officials and says he was given authority by the board to choose next year’s colors, making a quick decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
McLin
Motor
Plans for Watermelon Fete Set for Jane 25
An executive committee is formed to stage a gala Watermelon Fete with county organizations handling different events. Kiwanis to run parade and floats, Rotary to manage a county swimming meet and a beauty pageant, American Legion to supervise track, wrestling and boxing, Boy Scouts and women’s groups to participate, aiming for an annual event if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Kiwanis
Rotary
Lakeside Park
American Legion
Boy Scouts
Kiwanis Meeting at Villa Dora Highlights Attendance
Kiwanis luncheon at the Villa Dora Hotel drew about seventy five percent attendance. Dr. McNair of the Presbyterian church Orlando, a prominent Kiwanian, spoke on helping and cooperating to build a better community and nation. Members urged full attendance next Thursday at 6 45 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Villa Dora Hotel
Karl
McNair
The
Presbyterian Church
Orlando
Plans In Progress For National Park In Everglades
Secretary Wilbur plans to recommend establishing a National Park in the Cape Sable region after a committee reported the area meets park standards. He cites its tropical flora and fauna and educational value, arguing it should be preserved in its natural state for future generations. The Cape Sable area lies about fifty miles nearer the equator than other U S regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everglades
Wilbur
Congress
Cape Sable
United States
D F Crane Attends Furniture Fair with Crane visit
Mr D F Gorham and Mr D Fletcher Crane join Mr and Mrs Harry V Fish for a Mt Kisco trip reporting a splendid three day journey over perfect roads. Mr Crane aims to attend the International Furniture Fair in New York City to gain insights for the Rehbaum and Crane business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Gorham
D. Fletcher Crane
Harry V. Fish
Mt. Kisco
N. Y
Memorial Day Programs Highlight Woman's Club and Legion
The Woman's Club closes its season with annual reports on activities fund balance and library work at the Community church parlors. The American Legion Post plans Memorial Day events with a 10 am parade from Donnelly and Fifth, services at Forest Cemetery, and a full civic schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reba Givens
Archie Reid
Helen Hubbell
Hugh LeFevre
Sheldon
Alfa Hubbell
Florida
Shepard
Wm. G. Dwight
Fruitland Park
Wasser
Bueno
Brazil
United States
Magnolia Home
Treasury
Public Library
King’s Daughers
Mary I. Graham
N. W. Morley
Inland Waterways Plan Advances State Cruise
The Waterways Committee of the State Chamber of Commerce plans a second inland waterway cruise from the lower West Coast to the Central Florida Lakes and back east. A Pensacola to Apalachicola leg during summer is considered along with portage-boat lifting points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterways Committee
State Chamber of Commerce
Herbert M. Corse
Withlacoochee River
State
Florida Lakes
Pensacola
Apalachicola
State Chamber Waterways Committee
Jacksonville
Mount Dora
Florida Inland Waterways
U. S. Engineer
Jacsonville
Corse
H. M. Corse
John ©. Shares
Daytona Beach
J. J. Parish
Titusville
W. F. Coachman
Lake Placid
C. N. Jones
Cocoa
Charles Edgerton
Memorial Day Proclamation by Mount Dora Leader
Friday May 30th is declared a legal holiday and business houses urged to close. The proclamation honors fallen soldiers in the nation and abroad and calls citizens to observe the day with veterans groups and to vow to prevent future wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
American Legion
Knights of Pythias
Art Group Meeting in Orlando Florida Federation of Arts
The Florida Federation of Arts held its executive board meeting in Orlando on Saturday. Mrs Frank Davidson from Mount Dora attended as a board member. A luncheon was hosted by the Orlando Art Association at Mrs Jerrys home. The federation seeks county art supervisors as part of school work collaboration with women’s clubs and the PTA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Federation of Arts
Orlando
Frank Davidson
Mount Dora
Jerry Jerome
Orlando Art Association
Aulis
Florida Federation’ of Woman's Clubs
Association
Civic Entertainment Bureau
Eustis Boys Band
Lackey
Eustis
Ray LaBreck
Jeannette Pike
Miss Lane
Chamber of Commerce
Harriet Banks
Harriett Wise
Katherine Williamson
Bouterse
Purdy
Entertainment Bureau
Financial Report of Mount Dora for 1929 Now Available
The Financial Report of the Town of Mount Dora for the year 1929, compiled by the Treasurer, has been printed in pamphlet form and may be obtained by interested persons by calling at the Clerk's office in City Hall.
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Mount Dora
Waller Doctors Summer at Daytona Beach
Dr W H Waller and Dr Elizabeth Waller retire to Daytona Beach Peninsula for the summer. Elizabeth Waller opens an office at 240 South Grand View Avenue. She will be in Mount Dora each Tuesday with a summer office in Miss Stuarts apartment 13 West Sixth Avenue. Phone 62. See Dr Waller's advertising card in the Topic.
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W. H. Waller
Elizabeth Waller
Daytona Beach Peninsula
South
Grand View Avenue
Mount Dora
Miss Stuart
West Sixth Avenue
Dr. Waller
4-H Boy Ellsworth Murphy to Broadcast on WRUF
Elsworth Murphy of Paisley Florida will speak on WRUF Gainesville Radio Wednesday June 4 from 12:15 to 12:45. He is a Paisley 4-H Club member with a sweet potato project and a past scholarship winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsworth Murphy
Lake County
Elsworth
Gainesville
Porto Rico
Hiatt
Mount Dora Graduation Calendar and Class Exercises
Mount Dora High School showcases baccalaureate on Sunday night at 8 with processions, hymns, readings, and sermons by Rev. Routerse and Dr. D. Spencer followed by the Community Sermon by Rev. Elder. Class Night is set for May 8 with speeches, songs, and a class history, then Graduating Exercises on Friday May 30 at 8 with salutatory, valedictory, diplomas, and a reception hosted by the Sophomore class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora High School
Jeannette Pike
Routerse
Baptist Chth
Ly Stenson
D. Spencer
J. H. Elder
Pai Methodist Church
Dickson-O’shea
Methodist Hylal
M. J. Boy
Crusaders
Marie Slack
Schoenenberger
Robert May
Hugh
William Vi
Charlesnett
Norma Ferris
Alexandra Birk
William
Pinkster
Charles Barnett
Sim@s
David Simpson
Cooper
Harry Hopcraft
Iona _ ton
Deanton
Nola
Arndt
Mina Ferris
Community B
M. Hubbell
M. J. Boutél
the Swallows—Seri
Dell
Dean Pin
Alfred Margis
Norma Fé
William Victor
James Marion
University of Florida Chorus
O. W. Sadler
Charles Nett
Alexandra Birkbeck
Ji Mae Cooper
Florence Norma Ris
Harry John Hopcraft
O’neal Merry
Addie Iona Marjorie Dean Pinkston
Dave Simpson Jr
William Henry
Open Polling Hours Announced for Election Day
Attorney General Fred Davis sets polling hours from 8:00 a.m. to 7:32 p.m. in the plin election. The notice notes time differences east of the Chattah river and west of it where time runs slower.
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Fred Davis
Plin
Chattah
Business group to keep open all day Friday May 30 observing memo
Local business people vote to disregard the customary half holiday on Thursday and keep shops open all day Friday May 30. The memo notes the observance aims to maintain services and accommodate customers while the usual schedule shifts.
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Flanders Fields
McCrae
Weather Report
Leesburg
D. F. Crane
Furniture Fair
Woman’s Club
Forest Cemetery
American Legion Post
White
Cooley
Palmer
Frank Rehbaum
Flowers
Douglas Hall
C. R. Javens
B. D. Thayer
Wilkinson
Overhiser
Burton
Thayer Jackson
Altizer
Tucker
Stevens
Rehbaum
Williamson
Townsend
Javens
Donnelly and
Fifth Avenues
Knights of Pythias and
Pythian Sisters
Girl Scouts
Donnelly Avenue
America
M. J. Bouterse
Methodist Church
W. E. Lackey
Matthew J. Bouterse
Baptist Church
D. B. Spencer
Community Church
Tangerine
Sorrento
Rock Spr
Ers
Veterans
Fifth and
Donnelly Avenues
Dora
4-H Club Boy
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