Mount Dora Publish House Details
Publication note shows Mount Dora Publishing Company releasing weekly issues every Thursday. Credits Edith Edeburn Keller George C. Keller Eugene L. Downs appear as staff or contributors. Plant Superintendent and Business Manager roles are listed with organizational duties. Second class matter entered April 7, 1916, at Mount Dora post office under 1879 act.
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Mount Dora, Florida
Mount Dora
Edith Edeburn
Keller George C. Keller
Eugene L. Downs
Mgr
Florida
Member’s Florida Press Association Entry Noted
An entry from the Florida Press Association highlights an individual's membership and affiliation, noting professional ties and regional press connections within the organization. The record reflects active participation and organizational links.
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Florida Press Association
Ania
Philosophical quips on happiness and progress in modern life
A stream of pithy reflections contrasts utopian bliss with daily comforts and misused resources. It notes balance in diet and budget, critiques self centeredness, and observes shifts from pioneer boldness to modern camping and hunting. It ends with a Florida mockingbird's rapid tune changes.
Christmas Cards Encourage Early Mailings This Year
Officials urge residents to start addressing envelopes now to ensure timely delivery before the holidays. Early preparation aims to prevent delays and avoid last minute rush.
Mount Dora Handbill Ordinance Aims for City Cleanup
The town enforces a rule against distributing handbills on streets sidewalks and private property while allowing regularly published newspapers. Officials say the measure targets litter and preserves neighborhood appearance, noting it applies to local and out of town advertisers alike and cites U.S. Supreme Court support.
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Mount Dora
Supreme Court of the United States
Statewide votes swing to repeal and homestead exemption
Florida favored the homestead exemption and repeal amendments by wide margins. In Mount Dora precinct Park Trammell led United States Senate voting 154 to 1, and local results showed mixed partisan totals. The seven constitutional amendments passed, homestead exemption 187 to 45 and repeal 127 to 69, while liquor sale in the county went 106 to 97 for permitting.
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Florida
Mount Dora
United States
Park Trammell
Nye
Congress
W. J. Sears
J. Hardin Peterson
Oes Court
Armstead Brown
Fred H. Davis
State of
Eugene S. Matthews
Jerry W. Carter
House of Representatives
I. N. Kennedy
Geo. F. Westbrook
W. H. Richey
Manuel Sloan
H. K. Stokes
F. E. Owens
H. H. Hethcox
Library Notes Add New Books and Extended Service Days
The library announces new novels by Lincoln Grey Zane Grey Porter Van Dine Chase Duckow Stark Young and others plus non fiction donations. The Bookmenders Guild repaired over two hundred fifty volumes and introduced a stick er for title labels. Starting November fifth Mondays will be added to service days for six months.
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Lincoln
Zane Grey
the Grove
Porter
van Dine
Mary Peters
Chase
Ruth Duckow
Peter Fleming
Bookmender’s Guild
Maine
C. A. Stephens
Florida Exhibit Fascinates Syracuse Visitor at Mount Dora
Miss Selma B. Howard of Syracuse University praises the Century of Progress Florida Exhibit in Florida Hall as a marvelous painting of the state. She credits Mr. Brown Mr. Clements and colleagues for the success and recalls painting lessons on Lake Dora.
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Syracuse University
Mount Dora
Century of Progress
Florida
Florida Hall
Brown
Clements
Lake Dora
Secombes Plan Florida Winter Stay From Derby
Mr and Mrs Elias Secombe expected Saturday from Derby Connecticut to spend the winter in their Mount Dora Florida home after a short visit with their daughter near Philadelphia.
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Elias Secombe
Derby
Conn
Mount Dora
Floriday
Philadelphia
New Buildings Near Completion at Mount Dora High School
The Mount Dora Hi Points reports progress on two new school buildings funded partly by the C W A. Work resumed after a summer pause to finish the primary grades end building. The project includes stuccoed exteriors and arcades linking all five structures improving value and appearance.
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Comby Ha Seale
Halloween Carnival Parade at Community Building
Halloween parade started at the Community Building with Children of all ages in varied costumes. Winners named Charles Wilkinson as most grotesque and Curtis Jackson as most original. A carnival followed with candy snacks fortunes and games, proceeds to aid less fortunate students.
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Hallowe'en
Hallowe’en
Sixth Avenue
Donnelly
Fifth
Alexander
Bank
Charles Wilkinson
Curtis
Jackson
Assembly Stresses Temperance In High School Program
On Wednesday October 24 the high school held an assembly in the auditorium. Reverend Perry James spoke on temperance and condemned alcoholic beverages while urging open discussion. Coach Vincent voiced opinions linking alcohol to athletics. The program closed with a talk on the qualities of an ideal man.
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Perry James
Methodist Church
Vincent
Wed
AAA
Sing A Little Sing Song Nods to School Song Themes
A lighthearted survey of popular song titles woven into a school tale of exams gloom weather and sports. It notes how tunes like What a Difference the Day Made and It's All Forgotten Now echo student experiences from exams to athletic hopes and social moments. The piece tenderly catalogs many lyric ideas and ends with Blame It On My Youth.
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Tesus
Alabama
Roy Christopher
Ocoee
Imagined Life Moments Among Local Figures
A playful list imagines Don Kimball forgetting his timing Cecil Parker silent amid a talkless moment Jerry Davis starting a diet Ed Brooks avoiding arguments and Milton Chapman showcasing quiet awareness in everyday scenes.
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Don Kimball
Cecil Parker
Jerry Davis
Ed Brooks
Milton Chapman
Ethel Lent, Mount Dora School Beauty Student
A 17 year old Mount Dora High School student, Ethel Lent, is described as a diligent seventh grader turned senior, admired by peers for her olive skin brown hair and eyes, with favorites including mangoes chemistry and history. The piece notes boys as nuisances yet praises her conscientious work.
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Lake Lucy
Mount Plymouth
Ethel Lent
Mount Dora High School
Methel
Ethel
Cecil Parker A Virginia Boy With Big Ambitions
At eight o'clock on August 22, 1917, Cecil Theodore Parker was born to Mr and Mrs C E Parker in Crewe Virginia. The Parker family moved to Mount Dora about two years later where Cecil grew into a tall dark handsome senior with a history focus, football as his favorite sport, a noon dinner habit, ham and eggs for breakfast, a fondness for the Continental song, and a preference for the color red. He says girls are a necessity and his greatest ambition is to become a retired business man.
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C. E. Parker
Crewe
Virginia
Parker
Cecil Theodore
Mount Dora
Cecil
Seniors Celebrate Halloween at Carnival Outing
The senior class spent Halloween night at home and studying before gathering for a big evening. Each member visited the carnival sponsored by the P T A during the celebration.
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Hallowe’en
Junior class meeting plans candy sale profits for play
The October 30 meeting of the junior class heard secretary Mary Agnes Harding report funds from the football game candy sale. Funds will finance the junior play with further candy planned. Play books arrived and members prepared to start rehearsals with tryouts held last Thursday.
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Mary Agnes Harding
Bes
Ot Ee Oaks
Sophomore Class Practicing Play For Assembly
Sophomores rehearse a play to be presented at the next assembly. Students have worked hard to ensure a successful performance. Several students are also trying out for basketball with girls notably eager for the season to start.
Freshman Notes Sara Bruner Moves to Eustis
The freshmen announce the loss of Sara Margaret Bruner who has relocated to Eustis.
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Sara Margaret Bruner
Eustis
Eighth Grade Parties Highlight School Week
The eighth grade hosted a party at Donald Thompson's home last Monday night and enjoyed a Halloween event at the school on Wednesday night.
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Donald Thompson
Seventh Grade News Club Returns After Illness
Mariah Hopcraft, seventh grade president, is back as the class starts a daily news club. Members must bring news by assignment, or pay two cents or serve ten minutes.
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Mariah Hopcraft
Lost Hamilton watch reward offered to finder
Saturday night a 21 jewel Hamilton open face watch was lost. Reward offered and return expected for owner J. E. Sapp.
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Jewel Hamilton Oper
Re_ward
J. E. Sapp
Tfc
Church service features Perry James and Miss Pike organ selections
Minister Perry B James and Director of Music Mrs Esther Wyatt present a evening worship with organ selections by Miss Jeannette Pike including O Lamb of God Adoration Faith and God Be With You Mr James speaks on Spirituality Plus Open My Eyes sung by rs B White The Girl Scouts worship collectively with a candle light investure service under Mrs Burkhart Girl Scout Leader Recognition includes Educational Book and Girl Scout Weeks
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Hsmng
Glover
Tamer
Burkhart
Community Church Service Announces War Topic
Morning worship at 11:00 a m features a sermon on Is War Coming and What Can We Do About It The Mount Dora Legionaires and Legion Auxiliary will be guests The Sunday program also includes Bible School at 10:00 a m and a Young People's meeting at 6:30 p m The public is invited to attend led by Pastor Andrew Melrose Brodie and Organist and Choir Director Florence Gilbert Hanscom
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Bible School
Mount Dora Legionaires
Legion Auxiliary
Sunday Services at First Baptist Church Lambert Pastor
The First Baptist Church at Corner Tenth and Tremain invites worshipers to Sunday school at 9 45 a m Baptist Young Peoples Union at 7 p m and Evening Worship with mid week service on Wednesday at 8 p m All are welcome to attend any or all services led by Pastor William Renfroe Lambert.
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First Baptist Church
Corner Tenth and
Tremain
William Renfroe Lambert
Baptist Young Peoples Union
St Thomas Episcopal Eustis Service Notice
St Thomas Episcopal Church Eustis Florida announces 11 A M Morning Prayer and Sermon every Sunday First Sunday monthly Holy Communion. Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
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ST. Thomas Episcopal Eustis, Fla
D. T. Johnson
Mount Dora Yacht Club Schedules Meetings and Events
Regular meeting set for Thursday at 8 p m with smokes and refreshments. Card party on Wednesday November 14 open to non members for 25c. Subscription dance Friday November 30 costs $1.00 per couple and 75c for singles. members attend free. Plans for coming season to be discussed.
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Mount Dora Yacht Club
Golden Wedding Gratitude From Wentworth Family
Mr and Mrs E M Wentworth and family thank their Mount Dear friends for heartfelt kindnesses and support during their Golden Wedding celebration. The community’s thoughtful actions made the event memorable and joyful for the couple and family.
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E. M. Wentworth
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