Fifty AAA touring counsellors praise Florida after two-state tour
Fifty representatives from forty northern automobile clubs completed a ten day Florida tour covering about 2200 miles. The group praised Florida’s travel accommodations and civic cooperation, noting strong support from state county and municipal officials. The Tampa Motor Club organized the trip led by Peter J. Van Geyt and Theo F. Behler with two large buses and police escorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Automobile Association
Florida
Peninsula
Tampa
Tampa Motor Club
Clearwater
Dunedin
Tarpon Springs
New Port Richey
St. Petersburg
Bradenton
Sarasota
Venice
Punta Gorda
Fort Myers
Miami Beach
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
West Palm Beach
Clewiston
Frostproof
Lake Wales
Leesburg
Ocala
Mt. Dora
Orlando
Daytona Beach
St. Augustine
Jacksonville
Gainesville
van Geyt
Party of 50
Trip
Believers in Mount Dora Plan Treasure Chest Draw
The Believers in Mount Dora announce a treasure chest drawing at Donnelly Park this Saturday evening for visitors. Tickets are donated by local merchants with the winner receiving a chest valued at $25, plus other prizes. A prior concert by Mount Dora musicians at the same park featured overtures, marches, and old time songs, with local residents contributing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Donnelly Park
H. J. Wise
Charles Perkins
Mrs. Bradner
Miss Wise
J.D. Mosteller
Jack Norton
L. C. Smith
Joe Gilmore
Miss Bradner
Charles Parker
Ivan Parker
William Gorman
W. J. Ferris
A. P. Sidel
Mr. Sapp
R. H. Williamson
Mount Dora Orchestra
Tilden to Speak at Mount Dora Kiwanis Meeting
A. M. Tilden of Winter Haven will address the Mount Dora Kiwanis Club at a Thursday luncheon on December 12. He fronts citrus firms and trade groups including the Florida Citrus Growers Leaning House Association, Growers Loan and Guaranty, and Florence Citrus Growers. He will discuss marketing programs and Farm Board help for Florida growers.
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A. M. Tilden
Winter Haven
Mount Dora Kiwanis Club
Federal Farm Board
Tilden
Florida Citrus Growers Leaning House Association
Growers Loan and Guaranty Company
Florence Citrus Grow
Altizer Named Manager of Local Standard Oil Station
A. B. Altizer was appointed manager of the Standard Oil Filling Station at the corner of Donnelly Street and Tenth Avenue. He stated the station will offer gas oil and accessories with a high type of service.
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A. B. Altizer
Standard Oil
Donnelly Street
Tenth Avenue
Perkins Selected for University of Florida Glee Club
Raymond Perkins, Mount Dora High School graduate and UF freshman, has been chosen for the Florida Glee Club in the first tenor section. The club, regarded as one of the South’s best, plans a west and east coast tour and possibly trips to Havana and Europe this year.
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Raymond Perkins
Mount Dora
University of Florida
Perkins
Florida Glee Club
Commodore of Yacht Club Elected at Mount Dora
Charles Edgerton was elected commodore of the Mount Dora Yacht Club at a Thursday evening meeting at the club house. He succeeds Frank Fowler of Mount Kisco who resigned due to business affairs. Edgerton lauded for personality and service, E. E. Stokes is vice commodore, James Laughlin III rear commodore. A special planning meeting set for Dec 3. H. G. Cloyes elected club member.
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Charles Edgerton
Mount Dora
H. H. Mallory
S. S. Sadler
Messrs
Kramer
Graves
Hurlburt
Rehbaum
Cloyes
H. G. Cloyes
Grandview Hotel
Rose Maiden to Be Given in Orlando
The Rose Maiden will be presented Sunday afternoon at three o clock in the Municipal Auditorium Orlando. The free concert is for Central Florida residents and visitors with about 150 voices in the chorus. Clar ence C Nice formerly with the La Scala Opera Company directs. Arrival a few minutes early is advised.
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Orlando
Central, Florida
Clarence C. Nice
la Scala Opera Company
Orlando Chamber of Commerce
Cheney
Frelicent
Rostivel Oyerss
Opening Night Doubleheader for Vikings and Highs
The 1929 30 season opens Friday December 6 with a doubleheader at Donnelly Park Stadium. Vikings coach Maurice Turner faces a peppy High School quint led by Russell Rutgers, with several 1928 29 regulars back in town and Ritgers joining as assistant. An opening girls game between the Town and High School squads precedes the men at 7 30 while the Viking game tips at 8 30.
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Maurice Turner
Vikings
Russell Rutgers
Turner
Heman
Orlando
Winter Park
Dart
Pas’s
Stapleton
Bradner
Ray
Hale
Johnny Parks
Charley Stapleton
Chicago
Charley
Boreas
Windy
Rattlers
South
Viking
Ritgers
Improvements Made At Rock Springs Pool
Orange county Commissioner S. S. Sadler said the Orange county Park Commission completed dredging a new swimming pool at Kelley Park known as Rock Springs. The pool sits about 100 yards below the spring along the stream, depths range from inches to ten feet, replacing two inadequate old pools. Banks will be planted later and a men’s bath house will be erected.
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S. S. Sadler
Orange County
Orange County Park Commission
Kelley Park
Rock Springs
Willie
Red Cross Seeks New Members in Annual Roll Call
The local Red Cross branch reports 168 members so far in the Annual Roll Call and aims for 200 before reporting to headquarters. Three are contributing members at five dollars each, others are annual members paying one dollar. Fifty cents per member goes to Washington, the rest funds county and local work. Thanksgiving Day closes the drive, with memberships accepted through December first at the secretary Miss Margaret Lewis or treasurer Mrs. George Keller, or at the bank. Receipts will be issued to those responding to the call.
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the Red Cross
Washington
Margaret Lewis
George Keller
Edgerton Is Given Honor In Unique Way
Mount Dora celebrates electing Charles Edgerton as commodore with a surprise morning gathering at Villa Dora hotel. He attends unaware, greeted by local leaders, then delivers a gracious acceptance speech. Planning begins for Jacksonville boatsmen entertainment over the weekend.
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Charles Edgerton
Mount Dora
Commodore
Edgerton
Yacht Club
Villa Dora
F. B. Smith
Jacksonsville
Welbourn Lands Big Bass in Dora Channel
Welbourn of 7107 32nd Avenue Kenosha Wisconsin and winter resident of Mount Dora joined the big bass club after a Wednesday catch in the channel between Lakes Dora and Beauclaire. He registered an 11 pound black bass with hook and line, measuring 26.5 inches, prompting a fish party at his home Thursday.
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32Nd Avenue
Kenosha
Wisconsin
Mount Dora
Lakes Dora
Beauclaire
Mount Dora Hosts Jacksonville Yachtsmen Visit
Mount Dora yachtsmen welcomed a Jacksonville delegation after a St. Johns River sail up to Sanford. The visitors stayed at Lakeside Inn and Grand View Hotel, attended a dinner, and enjoyed a yacht club smoker in Mount Dora with host officers. Judge J L Doggett and others praised the hospitality. Charles Edgerton of Mount Dora withdraws from mayoral race, endorsing harmony and support for Sherman’s successor. Edgerton is a yacht club commodore and local businessman with ties to Lakeside Inn and Grandview Hotels.
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Mount Dora
Jacksonville
Sanford
St. Johns
Park Commission
Yacht Club
Sherman
Florida
Mount. Dora
Charles Edgerton
Edgerton
Lakeside Inn
Grandview
Woman's Club Donates Clothes for Children’s Home
Members and friends of the Woman's Club sewed at the Congregational church to benefit the Jackson ville Children’s Home. They finished 32 garments, started many more, and contributed 16 in gifts plus toys and fruit. Lunch fostered sociability as two new members joined and four names were proposed for membership.
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Woman's Club
Congregational Church
Jacksonville
Hunter
Barnett
Mallory
MacDonell
Kramer
Dahm
R. N. White _ Ki
Cronwalt To Handle New Radio Line In Mount Dora
Myron Cronwalt, proprietor of City Plumbing Shop, will handle the Brunswick 4 screen grid radio with other makes. The shop is said to be Mount Dora's oldest radio business and Cronwalt brings wide experience in selling and installing radios.
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Myron
Cronwalt
City Plumbing Shop
Mount Dora
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Kiwanis Club
Altizer
R. N. Perkins
Glee Club
Fowler
RED Cross
Welbourn
Dora
Charles’ Edgerton
Philadelphia
Mr. Edgerton
W. BE. Lackey
D. C. Sherman
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