Mount Dora Offers Homeseekers an Orange Paradise
Mount Dora in Central Florida, on Lake Dora, boasts citrus groves at doors and a climate averaging about 60 degrees. The town offers lakes, boating, two 18 hole golf courses, artesian well water, yacht club, and convenient road links to major cities. Florida gasoline tax relief supports affordable real estate and low millages, with Mount Dora maintaining solid finances and bond reliability.
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Mount Dora
Lakes
Hills
Central
Florida
Lake Dora
Ocklawaha
Jacksonville
Atlantic Ocean
Orange
Yacht Club
Lake County Country Club
Mount Plymouth Country Club
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic Coast Line
St. Augustine
Daytona
DeLand
Orlando
Bok
Gulf
Atlantic
Lake County
Woodlands
P. T. A. Meeting Delivers Activity and Plans
The second monthly P T A meeting in the Community Building recreation room featured a talk on leisure by Reverend Perry James, readings by Mrs Gladys Malone, piano pieces by Florenc and Lotz, and a discussion on the national magazine. Miss Vivian Craig outlined a Junior Senior High Glee Club plan, attendance prizes were awarded, and Mrs Gerald Hurlburt announced plans for a Halloween carnival and Fathers Night upcoming in November.
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Parent and Association
Perry James
Giadys i Malone
Florenc
Ee Lotz
George White
Vivia Craig
Gerald Hurlburt
P. T. A. Hallowe’en
Association
Local Teachers Attend Institute in Tavares
Saturday, September 18, Lake County teachers met at Tavares High School auditorium for the Lake County Teachers Institute. The program began at 9:30 with songs led by Mrs. E. C. Haines, followed by a devotional led by Rev. S. J. Johnson and remarks by Superintendent D. H. Moore. Dr. Ladd M. Spivey of Southern College gave the morning address, group discussions followed, luncheon was served, and a Lake County organization of classroom teachers was formed with officers W. A. Vincent, Nellie Skeen, Vivian Nixon, and Mosley. Afternoon talks by Mrs. George Hanford and Mrs. S. O. Ware addressed parental and school expectations.
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Lake County
Teachers’ Institute of
Tavares
E. C. Haines
Leesburg
S. J. Johnson
D. H. Moore
Ladd M Spivey
Southern College
Lakeland
W. A. Vincent
Mount Dora
Nellie Skeen
Vivian Nixon
Eustis
Mosley
George Hanford
S. O. Ware
Clermont
Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers at Mount Dora Unit 35
Mount Dora Unit No. 35 of the American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Ed Nutter’s home on Tuesday for its October session and elected officers for the coming year. Elected were President Mrs. J.M. Turner First Vice President Mrs. B. D. Thayer Second Vice President Mrs. B J. Wilkinson Secretary Mrs. George Dahlin Treasurer Mrs. Sol Spilky Chaplain Mrs. Frank Griffiths Sergeant at Arms Mrs. Ed Nutter Historian Mrs. C. R. Javens. The meeting ended with apple pie a la mode before the hostess. The November meeting will be at Mrs. Turner’s home with Mrs. Harold Overhiser assisting.
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Mount Dora
American Legion Auxiliary
Ed Nutter
J.M. Turner
B. D. Thayer
B J. Wilkinson
George Dahlin
Sol Spilky
Frank Griffiths
C. R. Javens
Harold Overhiser
Mount Dora Congregational Service in Morning Pulpit
The Mount Dora Congregational Church will hold Sunday worship at 11 o clock with Dr. A M Brodie in the pulpit. He will preach on Cross Wearers or Cross Bearers. Miss Maxine Sal will sing Rest Rest to the Weary and Florence Gilbert Hanscom will preside at the organ.
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Mount Dora Congregational Church
A. M. Brodie
Maxine Sal
Florence Gilbert Hanscom
Mount Dora Aims as Central Florida Winter Resort
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce invites tourist and homeseekers to consider Mount Dora as a premier Central Florida resort. The notice highlights winter-season amenities and urges visitors to explore the city “Midst the Lakes and Hills of Central Florida” with an illustrated booklet available on request. George J. White signs as president.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Mount Dora Welcomes Visitors for Winter Season
The mayor invites readers to visit Mount Dora during the coming winter season. The city is described as a homey, progressive place with friendly hospitable residents and a welcoming citizenship.
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Mount Dora
Electrical Appliances To Be Demonstrated Next Week
Mount Dora residents are invited to learn about the new low electric rates and how they enable greater appliance use at small extra costs. The Light Department launches a load building program with Robert Preston guiding customers on equipment choices and purchases as meters are read monthly.
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Mount Dora
Robert Preston
Preston
City Light
Chamber of Commerce Message From Traverse City
A Sept 24 1935 note from Mount Dora Florida expresses appreciation for a display in copies of the Traverse City paper. Weeks secretary of the Traverse City Chamber of Commerce compliments the publication and says it helps promote the city.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Traverse City
Michigan
Mount Dora
Florida
Chamte of Commerce
Weeks
Tovene City Chamber of Commerce
Do-Nothing Policy Recalled by Roosevelt and Wilson
A brief note recalls the concept of a do-nothing policy cited by earlier presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson as it appeared in contemporary political discourse. The fragment references reform proposals from both administrations.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Kiwanis Meet Sets Officers and Welcome New Members
Kiwanis officers to be elected include President O. M. Simpson and Vice President D. F. Crane. Seven new members welcomed. Delegates to the Ocala Kiwanis convention chosen and loyalty days urged. Mount Dora outlines winter attractions including clubs, sports facilities, yacht club, golf courses, community building, fishing, hunting, and lake boating.
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Kiwanis
Eee
O. M. Simpson
D. F. Crane
Ting
A. Co. i
J. E. Fortner
E. M. Wentwo
R. H. Preston
J. J. West
Co. M
W. H. Richardson
B. J. Wilkinson
L. C. Jerne
Proctor L
A. C. Quixley
C. J. Brown
Harry Clark
D. Roseborough
Ra LaBreck
C. C. Dockey
Mount Dora
W. A. Williams, Jr
L. H. Oetjen
Leesburg
R. C. Jordan
Geo. H. Moore
Lakewood
D. H. B. O. M. Simpson
L. C. Smith
Wm. J. Johnson
A. J. Waltz
Geo. C. Keller
Alfred Pe 4
G. Richardson
Geo. J. White
W. L. Story
R. W. Dickson
Johnson
Cooley and Osborne Form Mount Dora Law Partnership
Thomas H. Cooley of this city and Chas Z Osborne of Umatilla announce a new law partnership. Both are longtime attorneys with strong local ties in Lake County. The firm will operate from the former Cooley offices in Mount Dora starting October 1.
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Thomas H. Cooley
Chas. Z. Osborne
Umatilla
Major Cooley
Lake County
Mr. Cooley
Donnelly Building
Mount Dora
Dr. D. B. Spencer to Discuss Townsend Plan at Mount Dora
The Townsend Club meets Monday October 7 with Dr. D. B. Spencer speaking on the Townsend Plan. He will cover principles and discuss the Chicago National Townsend Convention October 24 to 27. Plans for a Lake County gathering October 27 at Mount Dora are outlined, aligning with the convention closing.
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Townsend Club
D. B. Spencer
Spencer
Mount Dora
Chicago
Lake County
Winter Garden Opens Season With 27 7 Victory Over Mount Dora
Mount Dora High was defeated 27 7 on last Friday afternoon in the season opener at the new Winter Garden field. The Mount Dora lineup stayed intact as Winter Garden used many substitutes to keep pressure and the teams showed a stronger unit performance than in past seasons.
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Mount Dora High
Winter Garden
Mount Dora
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Institute Tavares
Legion Auxiliary
Congregational Church Service
Kiwanis News
Aetice
Cooley & Osborne Farm Partnership
Townsend
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