Scouts Win Honors in County Contests
Mount Dora troop under Dr R W Dickson swept to five first places at the Lake County scout jamboree in Tavares on Armistice Day earning the Eustis Rotary club cup by a two point margin over Tavares. Ben Heath bugler was named to sound taps and Carl Nimnicht won the flint and steel fire test as Dora notched multiple firsts and a strong relay and tug of war showing. Tavares led in several events, with Mount Dora second in semaphore and first aid, and the overall tally: Tavares 36, Mount Dora 34, Leesburg 23, Eustis 5, Altoona 2. The day included related football and volleyball games as crowds gathered despite a long rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
R. W. Dickson
Lake County
Tavares
Leesburg
Eustis
Ben Heath
Ben
Carl Nimnicht
Mt. Dora
Carl
Mount. Dora
Altoona
Husky
Favares
Eddie Stokes
Maurice Unner
Iris
Martin
Ahys Crane
Fashion Show at Princess Theatre by Frock and Frill Shop
The fall fashion show at the Princess Theatre featured sport outfits, afternoon dresses, and evening gowns. Models were announced by Carl Graves and the owners Mrs. Ollie Williams and Mrs. Joseph Etchells praised their buyer Mrs. A J Graves of New York for selecting each gown and suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie , Williams
Joseph Etchells
Princess Theatre
Carl Graves
A. J. Graves
New York
A B Knapp Dies At Big Rapids Michigan
Word has been received that A B Knapp of Big Rapids Michigan died at his home October 25. He was a veteran of the Civil War and would have been 86 years old on December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Knapp
Big Rapids
Michigan
Simpson Team Grabs Early Lead In League Race
Grady Simpson led with 15 15 15 scores as his team edged the Jack Simpson squad three straight games in Donnelly Park stadium. Ed Stokes won two of three and Grady Simpson faces Adkins next, while Mount Dora youth plus Eustis stars challenged in an exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Simpson
Ed Stokes
Jack Simpson
Adkins
Ed. Stokes
Dudley Adkins
Stokes
Donnelly Park
Eustis
Mt. Dora
Mount Dora
Two Volleyball Teams Tie For Girls League Title
Gladys Crane and Jewel Boydston share the lead as Tuesday results keep Crane and Boydston tied at the top. Georgia Kirby and Thelma Rice follow close, neck and neck for third, with Kirby recovering from a rough start to take two of three from the leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Crane
Jewel Boydston
Georgia Kirby
Thelma Rice
Crane
Kirby
Boydston
Rice
Iris Martin
Rice Crew
Mount Dora Minstrel Show Scheduled for Saturday Night
Mount Dora prepares a Saturday night minstrel show featuring trained colored performers led by Lloyd Anderson. The program includes singing dancing whistling and stunts with prizes from Hale and White Cash Grocery and Baldwin's Cash Grocery. Sponsored by Believers in Mount Dora, organizers hope for a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Lloyd Anderson
Hale and White Cash
Baldwin’s Cash Grocery
James Crawford Dies at Home in Tangerine
James Crawford died at his Tangerine home on October 31. He was born March 11, 1863 in Ithaca Michigan and was the son of Matilda Louise and Henry Crawford. Funeral services were held Monday by Rev Spencer and burial was at Oak Grove cemetery. He is survived by his wife and one daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Crawford
Tangerine
Mr. Crawford
Matilda Louise
Henry Crawford
Gratiot County
Ithaca
Michigan
Spencer
Oak Grove Cemetery
Local Forum Plans Fine Program in Mount Dora
Rev D B Spencer notes the Forum will run this season with a strong speaker lineup. Dr Holmes, president of The Daytona Beach Forum, supplied the list of speakers praised as excellent. Opening night is Monday December 29 with venue to be the Community Building or Methodist Church if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Holmes
Daytona Beach Forum
Mount Dora Kiwanis Club Holds Regular Meeting
Mount Dora Kiwanis members meet at Villa Dora to discuss Highway No. 2 paving and decide to pursue a lake shore route into Mount Dora via Fifth Avenue. A nominating committee is formed for the upcoming election on November 21 and arrangements are made for inter club programs with Eustis and for coordinating with the Chamber of Commerce to host visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Mount Dora -Tavares
Kiwanis
Weidman
Bill Johnson
W. E. Lackey
A. Lee French
American Automobile Association
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis International
Eustis
Mt. Dora
Red Cross Annual Roll Call Planned in Mount Dora Area
The Red Cross announces its annual Roll Call from Armistice Day to Thanksgiving with soliciting at downtown points. Volunteers will staff the Post Office Mount Dora Pharmacy and Donnelly Fifth area, weather permitting, or First National Bank if needed. Funds support national relief and Lake County Chapter drives with half of the one dollar membership sent to national work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Mount Dora
Donnelly and
Fifth Avenues
First National Bank
National Society
Lake County
Caenipe
Parker Party Draws Record Crowd at Donnelly Stadium
Seth Parker and family hosted the Believers of Mount Dora for a lively evening featuring mirth music and burlesque. A spelling bee judged by Arch Hurlburt drew sixteen contestants with Miss Dorothy Heath and Miss Alfa Hubbell advancing before prizes were awarded to both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Parker
Donnelly Stadium
Mount Dora
Parker
Arch Hurlburt
Dorothy Heath
Alfa Hubbell
Seth
Louise Lane
Parson Anderson
Willie Victor
Pythians to Host Central Florida Meeting in Orlando
Welcome Lodge No. 9 of the Knights of Pythias marks 45 years since its 1885 founding. A public meeting in the City Auditorium Orlando on Tuesday November 19 begins at 6:30 with an organ recital by Wm. S. Branch. The program includes a Hussar Band concert slides on Damon and Pythias and a moving picture drama. Supreme Chancellor Alva M. Lumpkin and Grand Chancellor E. L. Stapp head a lineup of prominent Pythians for speeches and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welcome Lodge No. 9
Knights of Pythias
Pythians
Florida
City
Orlando
Alva M. Lumpkin
Columbia
S. C
E. L. Stapp
Records and Seals
L. B. Sparkman
Wm. S. Branch
Pythian Hussar Band
Supreme Lodge
George H. Penniman
Sicily
Damon
Pythias
Southland
Pythian’ Order
Insurance Department
Chamber to Host New A A A Information Branch
The Chamber of Commerce will establish an American Automobile Association information branch at its headquarters starting November 25. Florida AAA manager Theo Behler announced plans to provide 100 percent member service with highway department links for constant road information. A delegation of 75 tour bureau managers from AAA east of the Mississippi will visit November 19 and 20, arriving by three large buses and staying in Howey and Orlando with open house at the yacht club and a possible moonlight Lake Dora ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Heath
Chamber of Commerce
American Automobile Association
Theo Behler
Florida
Behler
Mississippi River
Lake County
Howey
Yacht Club
Lake Dora
Lake County to Host Big Poultry Show in December
Preparations are underway for the 1929 Lake County Poultry Show to be staged at the municipal building in Ferran Park Eustis December 11 14 chairman J F Marshall says interest is higher than ever after the marketing association formed last summer Howard Van Sickle and B F Hargis serve on the plans committee County Agent Hiatt assists 4 H club boys and girls with entries for cash premiums and ribbons canned chicken will be a special exhibit and music will be provided by Eztis group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Ferran Park
Eustis
J. F. Marshall
Howard van Sickle
Hiatt
Florida set for record tourist season banker reports
Frank H. Tucker Jr. of the Illinois Central announces Florida will host more visitors than ever as Seminole and Floridan trains run Chicago to Florida. He cites nearly 100 percent southward movement in early November versus 1928 and notes October gains and an 80 percent rise in the first week of November. Tucker praises Mount Dora for hotel and park improvements and a new community building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Tucker Jr
Ninois Central
Florida
Heath
Chamber of Commerce
Tucker
Illinois Central System
Chicago
Mount Dora
Navy recruits urged to join at once in Orlando
The Navy Recruiting Station Orlando announces nationwide recruitment boosts to train sailors for new light cruisers to be commissioned next spring. The district quota rises from forty to fifty for November and December, with enlistees within thirty days eligible for duty on a cruiser or specialized training in aviation, radio, electricity, or mechanics. Minimum age is seventeen and parental consent plus character references are required. Address: 215 Armory, Orlando, Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Orlando
Navy Department
Ien
Uncle Sam
Attica
South America
Armory
Fla
Card Party Fundraiser for Donnelly Park Beautification
Mrs. George Zell announces a card party to raise funds for beautifying Donnelly Park. The event is Friday November 22 at the Villa Dora Hotel. Tickets cost fifty cents with proceeds directed to the park project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Zell
Donnelly Park
Villa Dora
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frock and Frill
Kiwanis Club
Chamber
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!