Volley Ball Opens Season With Big Crowd at Mount Dora
Mount Dora recreation program opening at Donnelly park stadium drew large crowds as 40 players contested opening matches in the Business Men's Volley Ball league. Stapleton defeated Turner two of three in a power battle while Wells and Morris also posted two wins. Dooley teams forfeited to Weidman due to illness.
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Mount Dora
Donnelly Park Stadium
Cahill
Tavares
Eustis
Orlando
Orlando Volleyball League
Heath
Orlando Recreational Bureau
Myron Cronwalt
Dr. Wells
Homer Morris Gopher
Gophers
C. C. Dooley
Weidman
Ed Truskett
Dooley
Stapleton
Turner
Wells
Morris
Local Anglers Land Twenty Bass at Lake of the Woods
Mount Dora anglers Bill Wingler and Dr. Harry Fenn displayed twenty largemouth bass after an hour and a half of fishing at Lake of the Woods. The pair returned to the Chamber of Commerce with the catch, horns blaring to attract Secretary Heath. Each fish weighed about three to four pounds, and locals predict a strong year for Mount Dora fishing.
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Mount Dora
Bill Wingler
Harry Fenn
Lake of the Woods
Bill
Harry
Chamber of Commerce
Heath
Ferran Store Announces Eight Day Fall Sale
The E. L. Ferran Co of Eustis launches an eight day sale showcasing outstanding values across all departments. Shoppers can expect a wide display of the newest fall merchandise and special features designed to draw a large Lake County crowd.
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E. L. Ferran Co
Eustis
Lake County
Free Play At Mt Plymouth Closes Today
Mount Dora golfers bid farewell to a three month gratis period at Mt Plymouth corporation. Negotiations aim to continue golf on the course as memberships rise with over a dozen players already signed. The ringer tournament ends this afternoon signaling the close of the summer schedule with George Malone among leaders.
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Mount Dora
Mt. Plymouth Corporation
Mount Plymouth Company
Mt. Plymouth Club
St. Andrews
Mt. Dora
George Malone
Davidson Puts Faith in Florida Grapes and Bulbs
Frank Davidson of Mount Dora reports a profitable venture in grape culture after purchasing acres of vineyard in October 1926 and harvesting over a thousand pounds this year despite a severe drought. He also touts bulb culture, noting a $75 investment in Easter lily bulbs returned $500, with expected growth to $500 next year and annual gains near 900 percent.
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Frank Davidson
Mount Dora
Florida
Davidson
Dickson
Truskett
Lake County Sees 83 Radio Talk Responses From 14 States
The Lake County Chamber reports 83 responses to Paul T. Harber’s radio talk on WLAC Nashville. Seventy nine letters and four telegrams arrived by Tuesday noon from fourteen states, detailing Lake county’s recreation, agriculture, and scenic attractions. Many readers plan winter stays or travel through the area, and literature and invitations were sent to responders.
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Lake County
Illinois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Michigan
Indiana
Texas
Wisconsin
Oklahoma
Missouri
West Virginia
Virginia
Arkansas
New Jersey
Georgia
Florida
Lake City
Ocala
Indian River City
Harber
Mason City
Harry Duncan
Stetson University
Aurora
Mount Dora
County Booth For State Fair Built
County Agent Clifford Hiatt with L. R. Cowen left for Jacksonville on Tuesday to build a 10 by 60 foot Lake County booth for the Florida State Fair. The display runs November 22 to December 1, under the Lake County Chamber of Commerce supervision. Hiatt will return Friday to organize the exhibits in the booth.
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Clifford Hiatt
L. R. Cowen
Tavares
Jacksonville
Lake County
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Hiatt
Mount Dora Protests Lake Worth Highway Signs
Mount Dora and its Chamber of Commerce condemn Lake Worth for placing gaudy tin signs along Highway No. 2. The Mount Dora secretary tore down and shipped the signs to Lake Worth and sent a protest letter. The chamber vows to protect the area’s beautification and will not permit disfigurements on highways.
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Mount Dora
Lake Worth
Chamber of Commerce
Florida
Civic League to Hold Public Caucus in Mount Dora
The Citizens League will stage a public caucus at 8 p.m. Friday November 9 in the Mt. Dora High School auditorium to nominate a ticket for the city election. President W E Lackey urges all citizens to attend to discuss and choose candidates. The Chamber of Commerce president J G Ray said no further meeting will be called.
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Citizens League
Mt. Dora High School
W. E. Lackey
Mount Dora
Lackey
J. G. Ray
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Ray
Mrs Rehbaum Opens Hotel Mount Dora
Completely renovated and redecorated the Hotel Mount Dora reopens under new ownership and management of Mrs Alfred Rehbaum. Modern appointments and high service standards promise a satisfactory stop for travelers and a comfortable winter home with Mount Dora residents extending best wishes for success.
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Rehbaum
Mount Dora
Dora
Alfred Rehbaum
Poll Tax Ruling Affects Mount Dora City Election
William J. Johnson town clerk announced that all residents who paid their poll tax for the upcoming general election can vote in the December 11 city election without extra registration. Those who did not pay in time must register by November 17 to be eligible.
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William J. Johnson
Mount Dora
Mr. Johnson
Mass meeting guides Mount Dora voters toward slate
About one hundred residents filled the Mount Dora High School auditorium for a chamber of commerce mass meeting. A six member committee was empowered to prepare a candidate slate for the December municipal election and report at a later gathering. Speakers urged voters to study candidates, seek peace, and support a progressive, broadminded ticket.
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Chamber of Commerce
J. G. Ray
James Simpson
A. J. Waltz
E. C. Stovall
J. P. Donnelly
O. L. Callahan
Louise Newhall
E. F E. Truskett
W. H. Sanborn
Tom Cooley
H. A. Eckholdt
D. B. Spencer
Howard Andrews
A. A. Hazelwood
Change in Juvenile Volleyball League Teams
The recreational department cuts the junior league to two teams as players move to the major circuit. Clovis Brantley and William Stokely named captains. Opening games set for Thursday evening with five 15 point games each on every play night.
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Clovis Brantley
William Stokely
Chamber Seeks Christmas Dividend for Bank Depositors
The Chamber of Commerce and receiver C B Treadway urge action from the state comptroller to grant relief and provide a dividend to depositors of the Bank of Mount Dora, including many in destitute conditions. Ernest Amos previously promised efforts toward an early dividend.
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Chamber of Commerce
Bank of Mount Dora
Chamber
C. B. Treadway
Ernest Amos
Loch Leven Could Welcome Trout Planting Soon
Mt. Dora area officials support trout stocking in Loch Leven after a successful Lake Weir trial with rainbow and German brown trout. Chamber of Commerce Secretary Heath cites a large fly fishing audience and aims to attract anglers by promoting rising trout, noting rainbow and German brown thrive in Loch Leven while speckled trout require colder waters.
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Mt. Doxa
Heath
Loch Leven
Florida
South Africa
Plan Big Rally for W. J. Howey on November 5
Friends of W. J. Howey in Central Florida plan a large rally at Orlando Municipal Auditorium on November 5 the night before the election. A monster parade will precede the event with 1000 cars displaying banners and an Eustis Boys Band in Lake County division led along West Washington and Parramore streets. Howey will review the parade from his car in front of the Orange Court Hotel as the Women's Republican Club hosts a dinner at the hotel with Howey as guest of honor.
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W. J. Howey
Florida
Municipal Auditorium
Orlando
Howey
Eustis
Lake County
West Washington
Parramore
Clermont
Minneola
Tavares
Mount Dora
Astatula
Umatilla
Leesburg
Groveland
Orange Court Hotel
Women’s Republican Club
Mr. Howey
Mount Dora Forum Opens Season With Noted Speakers
The Mount Dora Forum announces a varied season led by Dr. Robert Holmes. The program features speakers from across the country addressing topics from Nature and Science to World Affairs and Public Health.
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Mount Dora
Spencer
Forum Committee
Daytona Beach
Harrison Howe
Washington, D. C
Nancy Schoon
Woven
Hartford
Conn
America
Tonsard Wolf
Morals Court
Pittsburgh
Ernest Bourn Allen
Park
Ill
Phillip Martin
Yellowstone Rh
Wyoming
Sam
Daniel L
Boston Unive
Boston
Mass
Jose Kelly
Republic of Los Angeles
Cal
Mexico
David D. Va
Bostonversity
J G Ray Turns In Good Score On Golf Course
J G Ray president of Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce and golf follower turned in an 84 at Mt Plymo course. He played the last nine holes in 37 two over par, aided by top dressing on greens that hampered putting. The day drew the largest turnout of players since the 1928 season with over sixty men present at 3:30 p m.
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J. G. Ray
Mount Dora
Mt. Plyme
Gar” Dora
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MT. Plymouth
Golf Club
WLAC
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Commerce
Civic League
Public Caucus
Mr. Ray
Sanborn
Eckholdt
Excelpt
J.G. Ray
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