Florida Inland Waterways Plan Promoted by State Chamber
The State Chamber of Commerce outlines a program to open inland waterways for pleasure craft, with lifting gear at Mount Dora Yacht Club and portage points along Florida coasts. Legislation would divert part of gasoline taxes to waterways, aiming to interlock canals and boost tourism. presentation planned at West Palm Beach meeting December 2.
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Mit
Atlantic
Gulf
Florida
Corse
State Chamber Committee
Mount Dora
State Chamber of Commerce
West Palm Beach
Brake failure causes crash in Donnelly avenue collision
An early Friday crash on Donnelly avenue at Fifth caused heavy damage to two cars and a Standard Oil truck. The truck driven by A B Johnson of Eustis lost brakes on a downhill run, toppled onto two cars, and injured Johnson slightly while sparing occupants from worse harm. A fire wagon arrived as a precaution to manage escaping gasoline before repairs.
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Donnelly Avenue
Fifth
A. B. Johnson
Eustis
Fifth Avenue
Hill
Johnson
George
Councilmen Report Accomplishments During Past Year
Morley Condit and French, recount reductions in town expenses, contract rewrites, and energy savings. They claim surplus funds from oversold bonds, lower salaries, renegotiated City Hall terms, and improved electricity terms saving about $2,500 yearly, with waste curbed under engineer Morley.
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Morley
Condit
Cowles. Vomen Nee
Ferris
Messrs
Morley and
French
Florida Public Service Corp
A Rehbaum Chosen Next Kiwanis Head
Kiwanis elects Alfred Rehbaum as president with Geo J Te as vice president and Carl Graves as treasurer. New officers begin duties at year start. meeting moved to Wednesday due to Thanksgiving with talk on tung oil industry by S H Bowman of Clermont. Next speaker will be Dr P M Lewis of Orlando.
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Kiwanis
Carl Graves
Smith
Messrs
Waltz
Johnson
D. S. Simpson
Alfredum
Geo. J. Te
T. H. Cooley
Chas. Edgerton
W. L.E. Barnett
James Simpson
E. E. Truskett
Geo. C. Keller
R. W. Dickson
D. F. Crane
Villa Dora
S. H. Bowman
Clermont
Florida
Ewman
Trimbey
P. M. Lewis
Orlando
Lewis
Auto Tag Agency to Open in Mount Dora
George A. Pierce of Eustis will open an auto tag office in Mount Dora on December 1 for issuing 1931 license tags. The 1931 tags must be on cars by January 1 with no extension. Personal Florida tax must be paid before tag issuance. office in Hackworth building, formerly Loveless Grocery.
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George A. Pierce
Eustis
Mount Dora
Florida
Pierce
Hackworth Building
Loveless Grocery
Free Clinic for Crippled Children in Leesburg
A crippled children clinic will be held December 3 at the American Legion Hall in Leesburg starting at 10 a m. Dr LeBrettoh of the American Legion Hospital St Petersburg will serve as Medical Examiner assisted by Miss Mary L Partrick R N County Nurse. Eligible are all crippled children white and colored. county doctors invited to attend or refer cases for examination and advice. Clinic sponsored by Post Commander Tim Sellers Leesburg.
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American Legion Hall
Leesburg
LeBrettoh
American Legion Hospital
Mary L. Partrick
R. N
Tim Sellers
Financial Statement of Publicity Fund Overview
City officials of Mat Dora release a public statement outlining the town fund of publicity. The notice explains recent statements made about the fund and aims to inform readers before the next issue goes to press.
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Mads Recity Fund
Mat ‘Dora
Park Commission Reports Beautification Efforts in Mount Dora
The Mount Dora Park Commission reports on cemetery landscaping led by Mrs. White and Secretary Mrs. Zell, praises Donnelly Park development, notes Taras city property beautification, and describes City Hall plantings funded by the city. The ball field requires improvement as revenue currently bypasses the commission.
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Park Commission
Zell
Bishop
Lackey
Monroe Simpson
Mount Doral Park
White
Donnelly Park
Mount Dora
City Hall
County Chamber Discusses Veterans Home and Exhibits
Directors of the County Chamber met in Tavares for the regular November session. They authorized the secretary to attend the Jacksonville session of the federal committee to select a site for the disabled veterans home and to present Lake County's advantages if the hearing opens. The Florida State Chamber of Commerce urged hearings for communities. The federal committee is expected in Jacksonville around December 10 after sessions in Charlotte, Columbia and Atlanta. A $750 exhibit appropriation for the Central Florida fair in Orlando was approved, with conditions on display access and county agent use.
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County Chamber of Commerce
Tavares
Jacksonville
Federal Committee
Lake County
Harber
Florida State Chamber of Commerce Committee
Hermann Dann
St. Petersburg
Charlotte
Columbia
Atlanta
Orlando
Hiait
Concert Opens Mount Dora Music Season Outdoors
An outdoor concert featuring Miss Lane Miss Frances Elder Mr Ferris and Mr Bradner opened Mount Dora's musical season. The weather was ideal and Mayor Lackey praised volunteers for their civic service while noting municipal funding only covers the series expenses. Concerts will be Sundays at 3 pm with occasional additions including community singing.
Mount Dora Legion Auction Set for February 14
The Mount Dora Post of the American Legion announces its annual Auction Sale at the Community Building on February 14. Proceeds from last year exceeded $200 and benefited disabled ex-service men families in Lake County. Proceeds fund charity work, with the Legion and Auxiliary caring for needy households when the head is unable to work. Plan to attend for valuable sale items and support a good cause. Further announcements will follow as plans progress.
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Mount Dora
The
American Legion
Lake County
First Tourist Club Meeting Next Week
The Tourist Club will open winter activities at an organizational meeting in Community Hall Friday evening December 5. W E Lackey and Mr and Mrs Howard Andrews head the organization committee to start the season and plan a busy winter with planned entertainments for townspeople and visitors alike. Members pay 50 cents.
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Howard Andrews
Mount Meeting
Social items omitted to fit Topics in mail this week
This item explains most social notices were cut to fit the Topics in the mail later this week and promises advertisers details will return next week.
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Kaow
Cooperative Marketing Stabilizes Citrus and Grape Growth
The citrus industry gains stability through cooperative marketing as Lake county expands grape acreage. Florida Grape Growers Association holds its semi annual session at Altoona on December 12. Sweet potato growers report a successful season and plan for next year. Potatoes growers benefited from cooperative effort.
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Lake County
Altoona
Florida Grape Grower's Association Conones
Clean modern tourist camps attract many travelers
Clean sanitary camps with cottages lights water and facilities serve a need. They require substantial investment and owners protect guests from impolite persons and unwholesome environments.
Lakeside Inn Boss Hurlburt Returns to Mount Dora Post
Archie Hurlburt manager of the Lakeside Inn at Mount Dora resumes duties after summer in New England running a resort hotel. He advertised Lake County and distributed literature to attract patrons for the coming season. The Inn plans a formal January 5 opening with one unit ready before December 1 for early guests after Thanksgiving.
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Archie Hurlburt
Lakeside Inn
Mount Dora
New England
Hurlburt
Mrs Waterman’s Lake County Visit From New York Plans
Mrs Frank Waterman enjoys Blue Lake estate near Eustis and will return to New York this week then come back for much of the winter in Lake county. Mr Waterman will arrive shortly after January 1. Packing houses receive praise from northern commission men for Lake county citrus quality. Consumers note delicious juicy grapefruit and oranges from central Florida hill country.
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Frank Waterman
Blue Lake
Eustis
Waterman
New York
Lake County
Florida
Real Estate Operators Convene in Miami Speaker H C Brown
H C Brown spoke at the annual Florida real estate operators convention held in Miami last week as part of the official program.
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H. C. Brown
Miami
Convention towns in Florida seek county support
Lake and county towns push to lure small conventions by highlighting central location access paved highways ample hotels and public facilities. They note misconceptions about free hosting and emphasize delegates spending locally and gaining publicity for host communities.
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Florida
Kiwanis Luncheon Invites Chamber of Commerce Members
The Mount Dora Kiwanis club invites Chamber of Commerce members to its monthly luncheon. The event aims to foster community improvement and future good results.
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Mount Dora Kiwanis Club
Chamber of Commerce
Florida Citrus Growers Urged to Band Together for Stable Prices
C C Teague of the Farm Board and California Citrus Exchange president told a Orlando citrus meeting that controlled cooperative marketing and advertising are needed to stabilize Florida’s citrus industry. He noted progress toward grower control, with the Florida Citrus Exchange increasing its share and loan support totaling about 3 million dollars, and urged unity despite opposition from independents.
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Florida
C. C. Teague
Federal Farm Board
California Citrus Exchange
Orlando
Teague
Farm Board
Hoover
California
Florida Citrus Exchange
Eans
Florida Growers’ House Association
Public wedding draws record crowd in Eustis
Miss Ruby Goodson of Eustis wed Mr. Robert Perry of Mount Dora at a Billroy tent show in Eustis last Friday night. A large audience witnessed the ceremony as merchants and friends presented gifts. The couple will reside in Eustis. Perry will remain as operator at the Mount Dora Theatre.
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Ruby Goodson
Eustis
Robert. Perry
Mount Dora
Billroy
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State Chamber
Mr. Id
Zee Nealty
A.rehbaum
S. W. Bowman
Auto Tag Agency
Central Florida
Legion Post
Lake County Comment
Paul T. Harber
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
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