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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1928
Page
6
Famous writer Nina Wilcox Putnam discusses aging in Hearst International Cosmopolitan. She argues age is not a disease, urges women past forty to stay slim, select simple gowns, and use careful makeup while avoiding looking too young. She reflects on work, insomnia, and the desire to stay alert to world events.
An audit by S. K. Mare confirms Lake County Chamber of Commerce ends its period with ample funds and an estimated 9 598 47 balance for current expenditures. The group, readied for next fiscal year, plans advertising, citrus industry efforts, and farmer cooperation while organizing a countywide grape growers’ visit and extended extension services.
Daytona Beach May 23 City commissioners authorize work on the initial sector of a cement paved boardwalk from Ocean Pier Casino to the Clarendon Hotel and later extending south along the dunes. The project mirrors Atlantic City and aims to make Daytona Beach a premier year round resort with entertainment for children and high class amusements.
The county board approved reports from the secretary and treasurer and elected new directors for the ensuing year. Appointees include Chas Demko Altoona Astatula Royal C Dunn Clermont H C Brown Eustis H C Hannah Grand Island J H Kauffman Howey J W Lawrence Lake Jem R J Trimble Lady Lake E C Huey Leesburg Jefferson Thomas Mount Dora C C Dooley South Clermont F C Grable Tavares Fred Lagerquist Umatilla B F Hargis Whitney Z Teeter Yalaha M A Coleman Past presidents and veterans serve as at large members. The June session is set for June 15 in Altoona.
On May 18 the Mt. Dora Troop 1 court of honor in Deland saw merit badges earned by Bob Dickson George Bontempt Oliver Pray and William Victor with six boys earning the star scout rank Buster William George Bontempt Gould Sadler James Cooper Oliver Pray and Ben Heath achieved stars Jesse Dooley earned the cooking badge About sixteen scouts plan a two week Camp Weba two cabins are reserved on the Boy Scout road near Plymouth They expect to play other troops in baseball during camp Last Saturday Mt. Dora baseball Lost 10 7 in ten innings to Tavares Dooley pitched well despite five walks and ten strikeouts Our team showed promise for future wins.
A preschool age child clinic titled Baby Keep Well will be held in Mount Dora High School auditorium on Saturday May 26 at 1 30 p m. The county nurse and a local physician will attend and all mothers are urged to bring their children.
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