Paradise Found in Mount Dora Neighborhoods
Homeseekers offered paradise by locating in Mount Dora with citrus groves at every door. Mount Dora sits by Lake Dora in Central Florida with lakes, hills, parks, and 32 miles of hard surfaced streets. The Dora Canal, Ocklawaha headwaters, and yacht club mark a thriving citrus and recreation area.
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Dr Kelton to Preach Sunday in M E Church
Dr Kelton the Methodist minister wintering in Orlando will preach Sunday morning at 10 45 Pelock service in the M E Church.
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Kelton
Orlando
Trash Cans for Trash In Mount Dora Civic Push
The Civic Committee of the Wo man’s Club asks all residents to keep streets clean by using repainted trash cans and picking up loose papers or trash. By disposing properly, Mount Dora will live up to its reputation as a clean, well kept town.
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Mount Dora
Greeting and Fund Drive for Fall River Women's Club
The Fall River Women's Club plans its November meeting to present a penny drive for library and hospital support. About five hundred members are urged to raise funds, with a bag turn-in at the November 9 gathering, an open reception hosted by past presidents, inviting all local women to attend.
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Fall River
Mount Dora Proclaims Armistice Silence in 1937
Mount Dora Mayor M V Simpson proclaims a citywide one minute silence at 11 o clock on November 11 1937 to honor fallen comrades from France and the United States and to mark the commemoration of World War I. The fire siren will sound to notify citizens.
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Karl Lehmann Speaks at P T A Fathers Night Meeting
The P T A held its annual Fathers Night on Tuesday November 2 in the Community Building. Karl Lehmann secretary of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce spoke on The Ideal Father in the Home noting his loans and gifts helping 14 boys through college. He urged parents to model the behavior they want from their children and praised the public school as a Democratic institution. A social hour followed with an auction by Mr Kennedy selling carnival prizes.
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Roseborough
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National Art Week Observed by Mount Dora Art League
The Mount Dora Art League marks National Art Week with member paintings on display in local business windows. Works include pieces by Mrs. C L Stockwell of Eustis, Miss Davenport, Mrs. Marsh, Mrs. John Craycroft, and sketches by Miss Armstrong in the Mount Dora Public Library reading room. Additional works are shown in Eustis storefronts. The group comprises artists from Mount Dora, Eustis, and nearby areas. The regular meeting is slated for Thursday afternoon at 3:30.
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Mount Dora Chamber Promotes Central Florida Resort City
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce invites tourist and homeseeker readers to explore Mount Dora as an outstanding Central Florida resort. The issue invites investigation of winter vacation options, promising amenities and a forthcoming illustrated booklet upon request.
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Mount Dora Invites Visitors For Winter Season
The Mayor M. V. Simpson extends a cordial invitation to residents and friends to visit Mount Dora this winter. He describes the city as a place of homes, progress, and hospitable, friendly citizenship.
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Legion To Present Flag To School In Mount Dora
Mount Dora Post No. 35 will present an American flag and flag pole to local schools on November 10 at 3 p m. The Legion emphasizes Americanism and child welfare, urging reverence for the flag amid concerns about foreign influence and youth indoctrination.
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Kiwanis Inter-Club Meeting In Mount Dora
Umatilla Kiwanis visits Mount Dora for an inter-club meeting with Lt Governor Ed Baker as honored guest. Umatilla will present the program while Red Kennedy led a Halloween party last week with decorations, caps, and whistles for members.
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Mount Dora Club
Crip Hurlburt
Ed Baker
Umatilla
Hallowe’en
Red Kennedy
P. T. A. Shows Record Growth in Membership
The local P T A reports a record 236 members this year, up 78 from last year. Mrs. H. H. Chamberlain and the grade mothers committee led the drive, with the junior class winning the contest by achieving full parent participation.
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H. H. Chamberlain
Prominent Visitor Brigadier General Conelly Visits Florida
Brigadier General Ludwig S. Conelly of Cleveland Ohio stayed with Mr and Mrs Walter Drake for a few days this week after attending the National Guard convention in Birmingham Alabama. He extended his vacation to Florida to visit friends and praised Central Florida though the stay was brief.
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Mount Dora Offers Interesting Attractions To Winter Visitors
Mount Dora hosts a range of leisure options for winter visitors including Donnelly Park with shaded benches, lawn bowling, shuffleboards and tennis courts, two athletic fields with floodlights, and a Yacht Club on Lake Dora. The city plans entertainments at a central reception center and clubhouses for ongoing activities.
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Mayor Issues Proclamation Urging Red Cross Support
The proclamation urges Mount Dora residents to join the annual Red Cross Roll Call from November 11 to Thanksgiving Day. It lauds the organization's relief work during national emergencies and floods in the Ohio and Mississippi Valleys, noting community contributions fund a year ahead.
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Armistice Day observance urged by Mount Dora American Legion
A resolution for Armistice Day observance was approved by Mount Dora Post No. 35 and Auxiliary. Mayor M. V. Simpson to issue a proclamation calling for one minute of silence at 1 a m on November 11. The event aims to become a yearly ceremony with citizen participation. The second item notes sandspurs in yards and suggests digging up and burning the plants and keeping grass mowed.
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Mount Dora Post No. 35
Vivia Craig
Geo. Dahlin
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Auxiliary
M. V. Simpson
American Legion
Dave L. Wiley
Dept. of Fla
Hallowe'en Carnival Proved Great Success
Crowds filled the P T A event as Monday ghosts, witches, and costumed children added color to a parade. Prizes went to Mary Lou Nutter, Curtis Jackson, and the Three Little Pigs act. The amateur show, fish pond, bingo, and street dance drew strong participation, with thanks to organizers and volunteers.
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Mary Lou Nutter
Curtis Jackson
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Charles Wilkinson
Rudy Vallee
Brugs Kennedy
Dolly Dawn
Sheila Spilky
Eleanor Powell
Dorothy White
Ethyle Waters
Frankie Lou Morris
Natalie Spilky
Brown Bear
Ruth Croc
Miss Pemberton
Harold Wilson
Alfred Rehbaum
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