Mount Dora Water Quality Praised by State Board of Health
The Mount Dora water supply from a deep well with a centrifugal aerator and minute chlorine addition is described as palatable and free of harmful elements. A State Board of Health report dated August 1937 cites low bacterial counts and good sanitary quality from samples 3131 and 3132, endorsed by Fred A. Safay, Director.
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Mount Dora
State Board of Health
Fred A. Safay
Board of Sanitation
Florida Exhibits Show Cera mics From Florida Kaolin
Florida Exhibits features tiles insulators and ceramics crafted from Florida kaolin highlighting local mineral use and regional manufacturing talent.
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Florida
All States Beauty Show to Hold Amateur and Beauty Contest
The All States Beauty Show Inc sponsors an Amateur and Beauty Contest on December 3 under the Pythian Sisters of Mount Dora at the Community Building. Mrs. Lemuel Colson directs. Winners go to the State Contest with expenses paid. A Shirley Temple parade for tots up to 12 offers a dress prize. Competitors should see Mrs. Colson promptly.
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All States Beauty Show Inc
Pythian Sisters of
Mount Dora
Lemuel Colson
Mrs. Colson
Meeting to plan Mount Dora Civic Theatre
Cards announce a meeting to form the Mount Dora Civic Theatre inviting all interested in winter plays or theatre departments such as scenery props costumes and decor. The meeting is Tuesday night November 16th at 8 p.m. in the Hotel Mount Dora parlors.
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Mount Dora
Publications Chairman Appointed in Lake County P T A
Mrs A R Key of Tangerine named county publications chairman for the Lake County P T A Council by president Mrs Mary Murphey. The appointment honors her service as Publications Committee chair and was confirmed after a council meeting on Wednesday.
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A. R. Key
Tangerine
Ee Dora
Tangerine P. T. A
Lake County
P. T. A. Council
Key
Mary Murphey
County Council
T. H. Cooley
C. C. Smith
Pat Pomel
Proud Grandparents Welcome Baby Sarah Josephine
Mr and Mrs George Keller announce the birth of a baby girl named Sarah Josephine born on November 5 at Orange General Hospital Orlando She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J Farris Keller of Winter Garden.
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George *Keller
Orange General Hospital
Orlando
J. Farris Keller
Winter Garden
Sarah Josephine
Armistice Day program in Tavares features antiphonal taps
The Armistice Day program in Tavares includes antiphonal taps by eight buglers from Sanford, a memorial sermon by Rev. Randolph Blackford, and a flag raising to full mast after the service. Major Paul Crank and Senator Claude Pepper will address attendees, with two football games scheduled and a hotel canteen run by the American Legion Auxiliary.
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Tavares
Randolph Blackford
Leesburg
Sons of Veterans Drum and Bugle Corps
Sanford
Percy Miro
Bushnell and
Umatilla
Groveland
Eustis
American Legion Auxiliary of
Ames Drug Store
Pythian Lodge Initiates Two Pages In Mount Dora
Last evening Mount Dora Lodge Knights of Pythias initiated two candidates as Pages. At next week's Wednesday meeting a large attendance is expected to witness three candidates receive the rank of Esquire for Welcome Lodge in Orlando.
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Dora Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Esquiredaegaies, Welday
Gleaseg Viol
Orlando
Quail Conservation Talk At Umatilla Kiwanis Meeting
Members of the Umatilla Kiwanis Club heard a talk by Mr Miller on game and fish conservation. He described trapping and planting quail near Eustis and in woods outside town, noting rapid population growth and the need to respect hunting laws. Plans include introducing imported partridge in Lake County and promoting responsible stewardship.
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Umatilla Kiwanis Club
Saeed
Reece
Seppin Eustis
Miller
Florida
Mr. Miller
Eustis
Town Election Poll Tax Reminder and Registration Window
Voters must pay poll taxes for 1935 and 1936 to be eligible. Registration books in the clerk's office stay open until noon Saturday December 11. Poll tax payments due by noon December 4. Election set for December 14. Full details appear in the legal notices.
Experience Social at Community Church to Raise Heater Funds
The Ladies Aid Society hosts an Experience or Dollar social on Friday night November 19 to fund a circulating heater for the church parlors. Florence Gilbert Hanscom chairs the committee and attendees donate one dollar and share rhymes about their earnings. readings and music will entertain, with refreshments served.
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Ladies Aid Society
Florence Gilbert Hanscom
Do Not Feed Beggars Urges Town Residents
Town officials urge residents to not feed beggars or tramps at doors. Direct all such visitors to Chief of Police Story or call the operator for the chief. A fund is provided to feed worthy transients, while unworthy ones may depart without interview.
Apartment Rented on Tremain Street
The last of the Marshall Apartments on North Tremain Street was rented this week to Mr and Mrs G E Seagrave of Wellesley Massachusetts. Rental arranged by J J West Realty Co.
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Marshall
North Tremain Street
G. E. Seagrave
Wellesley
Mass
J. J. West Realty Co
Mount Dora Civic Groups Seek Townwide Membership
Mount Dora civic, social and fraternal organizations launch volunteer drive to solicit enrollments across the town. Community workers aim to boost membership and strengthen local service efforts with door to door outreach and public events.
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Mount Dora
Red Cross Roll Call Aims For Mount Dora Boost
Mount Dora leads Red Cross drive with a Lake County quota of 750 members and hopes to double last year’s figures. Local branches like Montverde and Howey-Astatula report strong enrollments as the organization funds disaster relief and local services.
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Mount Conduct
Wer
Ational
Red Cross
Treasuries
Lake County
Mount Dora
Montverde
Howey-Astatula
Ohio
Mississippi
Miriam
Mount
Mesdames R. W. Dickson
Geo. H. Peabody
Wilson G. Smith
Rollin Javens
Ronald Christie
Emma Marsh
Millard Ried
Robert Fenton
Harry T. Fenn
Carl Graves
David Edgerton
George Keller
Margaret Lewis
Vivia Craig
Hildacee Graham
Lake Jem
Louis I. Klatte
Sorrento
Doris Cowart
Roll Call
Appeal for funds for radium treatment in urgent case
The King's Daughters appeal for donations to cover radium treatment costs for a about 70 year old woman. Summer expenses nearly emptied their treasury and they cannot assist without help from friends. Immediate treatment is needed and contributions are greatly appreciated.
Cooking School At Community Building Next Wednesday
A cooking school demonstrating electric cooking will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 in the Community Building Me Zoo Meet. Miss C Seenseane tees a will explain electric ranges while preparing dishes in her home kitchen. Mount Dora Hardware owner Mr Rehbaum supports the event to answer cost and operation questions.
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C. Seenseane Teesa
Rehbaum
Mount Dora
Mies Beauchamp
Toys needed for King's Daughters Christmas boxes
Not enough toys have been brought for the King's Daughters Christmas packages. Discarded toys may be repaired and repainted for needy children. Donors may leave items at Mrs. George Coffin 815 McDonald Street or with Mrs. George Dahlin at City Hall, or request a pickup.
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George Coffin
McDonald Street
George Dahlin
City Hall
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Lake Shore
Group OF Mount Dora Homes
Mount Dora’s
Mount Dora City Hall
Mount. Dora City Hall
the American Legion
Civic Theatre
P. T. A. County Publications
Kiwanis News
Ee Cens
Ae Dong Rot
Ford
Chamber of Combiaris
Chamber of Commerce
Geo. J. White
H. L. Drugg
Alfred Rehbaum
A. C. Quixley
Shirley Schonenberger
Mount Hardware
City of
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