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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1931
Page
6
Truskett’s ad exit ends a noted column, while Mount Dora Florida broker A C Quixley Realty Co touts a strong housing market. He sells a listed home at 5500 dollars with original value 15000, urges readers to invest in Florida property, and offers auto liability insurance savings plus 8 percent first mortgage yields.
Several Lakeside Inn guests have died in northern homes over the past weeks including Mr. and Mrs. F. F. McClintock of Westfield New Jersey Mrs McClintock died first prompting pneumonia in Mr McClintock Others named were Mrs Joseph W Gott of Goshen New York Mr W D Allen of Chicago and Willis S Herrick of Oak Park Illinois New arrivals include Mr and Mrs Charles A Bennett of Kansas City Missouri bringing friend Miss Helen Clarkson to spend the winter at Lakeside.
Three weeks after a Simpson’s picnic the Orange County Girl Scouts recount a Dooley’s swim after school and a backyard supper. They received five dollars from Mount Dora D A R and began lanterns for an Armistice program at Lake Eola Orlando. The lantern parade proved a success despite Flora Morley extinguishing a lantern fire quickly.
Frederick Gottlieb Mulfinger aged sixty eight enlisted in World War I with the Quartermaster Corps in September 1918. He died recently at his San Antonio home in Highland Park praised as a garden spot by his hobby of raising flowers.
A nationwide ballot urges World War veterans to vote yes for immediate cash payment of adjusted service compensation certificates. The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U S asks members to mail ballots to National Headquarters in Kansas City Missouri with name address city state information.
Miss L Wilcox of Noroton Heights visits J W Jepson home. First Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs C H Estey’s yielded plans and a social hour. Card party thrives at Community Hall with light refreshments. Mrs Sara de Forest and Mrs W F Bloodgood host. Mount Dora friends attend. Mrs James H Fassett visits from Orlando. Frances Bloodgood marks Miss Viola Wilson birthday at Wilson's Camp Bear Lake. Luncheon honors Mr and Mrs Ray Ray on their wedding. Jewel Boydston receives best wishes for future happiness.
T H Carter holder of Tax Certificate No 2839 dated July 4 1927 has filed for tax deed to Villa City blocks 75 76 77 78 Lake County Florida land assessed in the name of Mary L McLaughlin. If not redeemed by law a tax deed will be issued December 21 1931. Witness EO J Dykes Clerk Circuit Court Lake County Florida. R C Peeples Deputy Clerk.
The American Legion Mount Dora Post No 35 invites veterans to join and have their names added to the 1932 Membership Honor Roll. For dues and details contact Commander O. D. Stephens.
Mount Dora theatre offers a week of films and a local child dance revue. Skyline stars Thom as Meighan with Albright Loy and O Sullivan Sunday and Monday, plus a Tuesday to Friday lineup of I Like Your Nerve Too Many Cooks and Branded Men with Ken Maynard.
The article notes hunters must act with self restraint to protect wildfowl, stressing vital roles in guiding and caring for game. It warns heavy duck kills and drought could threaten the sport's future. Florida's season opens November 20th, with nationwide hunts limited to one month.
The meeting reviewed Cooley's alleg iance talk and concluded with America sung. Next meeting moved to Wednesday due to Thanksgiving. A resolutions committee was formed for Clyde Hs death. W H Mouser of Orlando will speak on the Florida Citrus Industry.
Local residents spotlight boating on the lake attracting visitors to central Florida as waters offer great traction for enjoyment and community events.
Paul G. Redington of the Biological Survey calls on all sportsmen to curb duck hunting as drought and drainage reduce duck populations. He warns ducks are scarcer than ever and urges spare birds to protect the future of the sport and the birds.
A period article promotes pineapple as the key to memorable breakfasts in America and offers a simple recipe. Split cantaloupe halves, fill with chilled crushed pineapple, and serve as a light, easy morning treat. The piece suggests pineapple aids digestion and enhances daily meals.
A city committee plans to keep boating and fishing facilities available at all times for residents and visitors. The City of Mount Dora will offer cruising boat trips, long or short, at a reasonable price. Plans include smaller boats for rent and fishing tackle and bait for Isaac Walton followers.
A Florida man reflects on the 1925 1926 period when many buyers moved into the area lured by promises of a farm boom. He notes the influx of misguided souls and the ensuing land purchases during those years.
A harsh exchange targets a journalist over alleged misreporting about orange groves and land plots in Florida. The critic mocks the reporter’s data handling and urges accurate coverage of local farm and residential land issues.
The piece discusses auction and contract bidding in bridge. It weighs whether to open no trump or heart, favors one no trump for accuracy, and outlines Z's options with a given hand. It evaluates spade versus heart bids and argues one club as a practical bid depending on hand strength.
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