26 Nov 1931
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1931
Page
1
Plans for the Merchants Christmas Tree promote spending at local Mount Dora stores to boost the city. The piece urges residents to buy locally to support home industries, avoid mail order houses, and help build the community with well stocked shops and low prices.
Public notice states that state held tax sale certificates on delinquent real property may be redeemed by December 1 1931 at face value with no interest, under Section 1 Chapter 15791 Acts of 1931. Clerks of the Circuit Court hold the certificates. owners should act before December 1 1931 to save interest.
A railroad siding project at the Volusia County Fairgrounds in DeLand is being rushed to completion. The work focuses on improving track connections and access for freight movements, with officials aiming to finish promptly.
Mount Dora hotel staff gear up for winter guests with major renovations at Lakeside Inn and Sunset. Verandas and sun parlors are expanded, landscaping improved, and the lakeside grounds enhanced. Beach area extends to attractively frame the swimming pool and new interior upgrades complete the modernization.
The Forum gears up for a new season with a strong speaker lineup. Treasurer J M McCown reports healthy finances with a small starting balance. President role shifts from Mr Spencer to Miss Madeline Milner, while Mr Ferris steps down as music leader. committee changes accompany the eleventh year of activity.
The article notes that license tag sales will start December 1 to boost county school funds. Acting commissioner W. S. McLin ordered the earlier sale date, hoping to increase revenue for schools, as reported to L. C. Jerne, president of the local PTA.
The American Legion Auxiliary launches a nationwide drive in November and December to boost membership. Local president Mrs. H. D. Overhiser invites all eligible community women to join, stressing the group aids war disabled veterans and wartime and peacetime service. The Florida department sets 1932 quotas of 4341 and Seal Unit 21, with a goal to reenroll 1931 members by January 1.
Miss Abby Jo Simpson of Mount Dora is a Baston University student in the Sergent School of Physical Education. She modeled in a novelty fashion show at the school gymnasium and chaired properties at the annual freshman show.
Miss Rae Brown presents a children’s film program Tuesday afternoon December 1 at 3 30 in the Kiwanis dining room adjoining the Hotel Mount Dora. Features include a Felix cartoon a flower picture Sunshine’s Miracle a peep into puzzle land and comic balloons. A small admission fee applies and proceeds benefit the Woman’s Club charity fund.
The local branch reports a modest rise in Red Cross memberships though totals remain well below last year. The Roll Call closes on Thanksgiving Day and new members will be received as the need persists.
Lake City heralds the start of construction on a new post office building. City officials say the project will improve mail service and create local jobs while the facility is built in phases. The plan outlines exterior design and anticipated completion timelines.
Christmas seals will be in your hands in a day or two. The note indicates anticipation of delivery and prompts readers to expect the seals soon.
At the Lake County Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting in Ta vares George E. Hosmer editor and manager of the Eustis Lake Region was unanimously elected to head the organization for the coming year. L M Johnson of Leesburg and W J Rogers of Tavares will serve as vice president and treasurer respectively. Hosmer is noted for broad business experience and past leadership roles in state and national press associations.
Kiwanis enjoyed a fine program last Thursday despite weaker attendance at recent meetings. An unusual number of visitors filled the table with several A. C. S. officials present as guests of Archie Hurlburt. Mr. Jepson of Tangerine and Mr. Tracy of Sewickley Pa. shared greetings, while visiting railroad officials were introduced by President Rehbaum who expressed optimism for the coming season.
The Woman's Club plans a benefit card party on Tuesday December 1 at 2 30 pm in the Community social rooms with bridge five hundred and pivot games. Tickets cost fifty cents with prizes, punch, and tea offered. proceeds support library sponsorship and welfare work.
Mrs. Henry W. Peabody spoke at the Woman's Club on The Price of Safety stressing youth training in obedience to laws and nature. She urged ballot use to curb lawlessness and highlighted law enforcement as vital to civilization and national safety.
City authorities publish a strict ordinance requiring dogs and cats to be muzzled or confined. A rabid dog from Sorrento bit two children and several dogs before being killed on the Sanford Road. State Health official W A Claxton urges strict leash rules to prevent an epidemic, noting rabies can develop up to six months after a bite.
The Yacht Club hosts an open house this afternoon from 3:30 to 5:30 for socializing. Music will be provided for those who wish to dance and all are invited to attend. The event is open to nonmembers as well.
Lake county shows few deaths in nine months with two from disease. One death from pellagra and nine from tuberculosis or diphtheria or typhoid are noted, indicating overall low mortality and ongoing health concerns.
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce December gathering is set for next Monday at 6 30 in the Community Building with Dr A D Emyart as speaker. Supper profits fund the social room, tickets 50 cents, limited to 125. sale at the Chamber office or via directors Alfred Rehbaum Carl S Graves and Geo J White. The Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club’s season opener saw strong Orlando participation and women defeating Orlando for the first time 22 14.
The City Clerk's office will open Saturday evenings November 28 and December 5 from 7 to 8 for residents to register. Tarpon Springs Garden Club discusses plans for its annual flower show in Tarpon Springs.
Mr. Bundy and Mrs. George Bundy of Norwood Ohio are wintering in Mount Dora. A nine tube Philco radio was presented to him by newly elected Republican council members at a dinner in his honor. Kiwanis hosted Atlantic Coast Line officials including F W Brown and Geo P James at a luncheon to discuss Florida travel prospects. The visitors toured by automobile and praised Florida’s winter travel potential.
The Mount Dora Epworth League will hold a Sunday evening carol practice at six o'clock. Members are urged to attend on time and invite friends. A playlet titled Typist Taffy will be performed to boost Epworth Herald subscriptions.
Mrs Jimmie Redd files notice of the death of her father in law J J Redd who died at the family home 603 Canton Street Waleska Ga Funeral services and burial were held in Waleska where he had been a longtime resident
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