Mount Dora Triumphs Over Winter Park 9 3 In Baseball Tilt
Mount Dora beat Winter Park High 9 to 3 at Helmfield. Charley Stapleton pitched a masterful game with speed ball and curves, supported by Wallace Pike and Adkins homering and driving in runs. Winter Park tallied two early, then three more as Peel and Vincent added runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Heath
Charley Stapleton
Mount Dora
Winter Park
Hickory
Willow
Pop Mason
Charley
Sock
Baby
Wallace Pike
Washburn
Chesterfield
Pike
Adkins
Vaden
Averitt
Stapleton, Morris
Battle
Rodenbaugh
Hall
Vincent
Peel
Stapleton
Notes of the Game at the Smoky Corner Field
The old gang hits 294 and Pike leads in swats surpassing Uncle Homer after three Thursday. Carlisle of the Parks shines as a sweet fielder while Morris’ long drive was tipped well. Homer keeps the field in good shape as Dan Vaden shines with a fourth inning triple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike
Homer
Carlisle
Morris
Dan Vaden
Lake County
Dan
Smoky Corner
Four Central Florida Counties Plan Martin for Senator Club
In Orlando on Friday May 25 at 8 p m the Big Four Martin for Senator Club will form with officers and committee heads elected and offices opened in Orlando. The mass meeting aims to organize Martin supporters across Seminole Osceola Lake and Orange counties ahead of the June 5 primary with pamphlets distributed and local supporters backing the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando
Martin
Florida
Seminole
Osceola
Lake and
Orange
San Juan Hotel
Cused
Friends of
Governor Martin
Big Four Club
Children’s Home Fund Totals $59
The Topic campaign to raise funds for the Children’s Home Society of Jacksonville closed last Saturday with a total of $59. A check for that amount was sent to Marcus Fagg, superintendent, who thanked contributors and stated every dollar will aid Florida’s needy children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Home Society of
Jacksonville
Marcus Fagg
Florida
Jones Speaks to Kiwanis in Mount Dora
Robert A. Jones vice-president of Florida Public Service describes the growth of the electric utility and rising electrical consumption in Mount Dora during the Kiwanis luncheon. Host Carl Graves serves a hearty meal of fried chicken, spiced desserts, and treats as many Kiwanis members and guests attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Robert A. Jones
Florida Public Service Company
Mount Dora
Jones
Carl Graves
Kiwanis Boys
Mount Dora Election Officials Named
The Lake County board announces the Mt. Dora precinct inspectors and clerk for the Democratic primary on June 5. O. M. Simpson Frank Drake J. S. Wilson serve as inspectors with C. C. Dooley as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Lake County
Mount Dora
O. M. Simpson
Frank Drake
J. S. Wilson
C. C. Dooley
Spanish War Veterans Meeting Notice
The Spanish War veterans invite all men who served in the Spanish American War to meet on Sunday May 27 at 3 o clock in the American Legion rooms on Fourth avenue. New pension and exemption laws will be discussed. If you served Uncle Sam during the Spanish American War please attend. John Pierson Commander F. F. White Adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Fourth Avenue
Uncle Sam
John Pierson
F. F. White
Lake County Chamber of Commerce Holds Annual Meet
An estimated 700 people gathered in Tavares for the Lake County chamber of commerce annual membership meeting. The event featured an old fashioned picnic with entertainment in a park by Lake Dora and a program led by W. B. Gibson with remarks by Mayor Harry Johnson and greetings from Orange County figures including John M. Cook and S. S. Sadler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavares
Lake County
America
Mere Rees
Harry Johnson
Paul T Harber
Orange County
John M. Cook
Orlando
William Edwards
Zellwood
Orange County Chamber of Commerce
S. B. Hull
Oakland
S. S. Sadler
Tangerine
Vale G. Dunlap
Conway
J. L. Dillard
Winter Garden
Fish Club Fry At Lake Ola Draws Large Crowd
The Lake Ola Fish Club held a Friday evening fry under Raymond Ray’s direction. A large crowd enjoyed fried fish salads and cake in ideal weather. Bathers visited Lake Ola, and the next fry is planned for Friday June 8 at Trimble Point with new highway access and shelter facilities for picnickers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Ola
Raymond Ray
Trimble Point
Mount Dora
Mount Dora High School to Graduate Class of 12
Twelve seniors at Mount Dora High School will graduate on June 1 in a program spanning baccalaureate, class night, and commencement. The baccalaureate sermon by Dr. D. T. Johnson is set for May 27 at the Methodist church. Commencement on June 1 features an invocation by Rev. J. H. Elder and an address by Hon. Karl Lehmann of Orlando, with a reception in the library afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Methodist Church
D. T. Johnson
St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church
Eustis
J. H. Elder
Karl Lehmann
Orlando
Helms Named C of C Director in Mount Dora
Courtney J. Helms owner of Mount Dora Pharmacy was elected to the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce board to fill the unexpired term of Henry J. Wiley. The group urged park improvements and expanded recreational facilities and asked quick action on Lakeside park bowling court and other tourist projects. A report on a Lake County Chamber meeting was reviewed and thanks given to the Mount Dora Garden Club and Frank Weidman for donated window display flowers and vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtney J. Helms
Mount Dora
Lakeside Park
C. C. Dooley
Lake County
A C L Tracks Replaced Through Mount Dora
Atlantic Coast Line replaces rails with heavier steel through Mount Dora. A train crew will stay in the city until all work is finished. Depots are renovated, new signs installed, crossings on Donnelly Alexander Third Ave regraded, Fifth Ave cross overhauled, and a crushed rock surfacing laid across the right of way. Platform at the passenger depot to be leveled and covered with granite screenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Coast Line
Mount Dora
Donnelly and Alexander Streets
Third Avenue
Alexander Street
Fifth Avenue
McDonald Street
Local merchants offer prizes for big bass in season ending March 15 1929
Mount Dora based Lindman Hardware, H R P Miller of Eustis, and A D C D Miller of Eustis announce contests rewarding anglers for the largest bass. Prizes include a Shakespeare Marhoff reel, cash per pound over ten, and weekly monthly tackle rewards. Contests end March 15 1929 with Lake County waters favored for some events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaak Walton
Golden Triangle
Lindman Hardware Company
Mount Dora
H. R. P. Miller Company
A. D. & C. D. Miller
Eustis
Tangerine
Cassia
Sorrento
Mount Plymouth
Lake Jem
Zellwood
A. D
C. D. Miller
Futhermore
Lake County
Lindman
Three Boys Arrested for Boat fittings Theft
Three Negro boys were arrested this morning by Chief of Police George Dahlin after a citizen reported them removing brass fittings from boats along the lake front. They were also said to have taken fittings from an automobile. Custody was given to Deputy Sheriff Clarence Cooper for a juvenile court hearing in Tavares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dahlin
W. O. Howell
Lake Front
Clarence Cooper
Tavares
Miss Bess Eaton Claimed By Death
News of the death of Miss Bess Eaton of Malden Massachusetts came as a shock to her friends in Mount Dora this week. A beloved winter resident she spent many seasons at the Lakeside Inn and left Mount Dora in April planning to return in the fall. She died in a hospital in Atlantic City New Jersey and is survived by her mother in Massachusetts. Her many friends mourn the loss of her cheery disposition and loving kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Eaton
Malden
Mass
Mount Dora
Miss Eaton
Lakeside Inn
Atlantic City
N. J
Massachusetts
Dr Hathaway to Speak in Mount Dora Monday
Dr Fons A Hathaway chairman of the state road department and Democratic governor hopeful will address Mount Dora at 3 pm Monday in the Princess Theatre. He will emphasize school questions and will be introduced by J Hunter. A change cancels his Eustis appearance set for Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fons’ A. Hathaway
State Road Department
Florida
Mount Dora
Princess Theatre
Doyle
Carlson
Sidney Catts
Hathaway
Dr. Hathaway
Road Department
Eustis
S. S. Sadler
J. G.la- Due
J. W. Hunter
Lake County
Lodge to Give Show by Odd Fellows in Eustis
On Friday night May 25 the Eustis Lodge of Odd Fellows sponsors a vaudeville show at the Eustis Municipal Auditorium. Ten high class acts promise a laugh a minute with top local talent, aiming for a success like last year’s entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis Lodge
Odd
Fellowshig
Eustis Municipal
Mass meeting supports Florida citrus clearing house plan
More than eighty percent of growers in the Mount Dora area sign aboard at a Baptist Tabernacle gathering to back a statewide citrus clearing house. Merton L. Corey outlines benefits including standardized fruit grades and regulated production to meet demand and expand the European market. A preliminary Princess Theatre meeting featured A. H. Blanding of the Florida Citrus Growers Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ting
Mount Dora
Dora
Lake Jem
Tang Sorrento
Eustis
Baptist Tabernacle
Merton L. Corey
Florida Citrus Growers Clearing House Association
Clearing House Associatio
Corey
Florida
le Growers
Princess Theatre
A. H. Blanding
Florida Citrus Growers Exchange
Blanding
Mt Dora Chamber and Kiwanis display local produce
Mount Dora showcases a joint display titled What You Can Grow In Mount Dora in the Chamber of Commerce window. Frank Heath and Frank Weidman present vegetables and flowers in boxed pots that stay fresh, including a towering eleven foot corn stalk and a variety of lettuce carrots squash cucumbers radishes beans and peas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Mount. Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Franks
Frank Heath
Frank Weidman
Kiwanis Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indorse Citrus Clearing House
MT Dora
Eddie
Martin-for-Senator Club
Children’s Home Fund
Mt. Dora
Lake County C.of C
Lehmann
Orange County Chamber of Com
Fish Club
Lake
Ola
C. J. Helms
Lodge
M. L. Corey
C. of C. Displays
Mt. Dora Products
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