Mount Dora: Homeseekers Offered Paradise in Florida
The article extols Mount Dora Florida as a homeseeker paradise with abundant citrus and lake access. It highlights Lake Dora and Dora Canal, parks, schools, yacht club, artesian wells, and the city’s electric and gas utilities. It notes pleasant year round temperatures and easy travel to Jacksonville and coastal cities, then discusses Florida gasoline tax and real estate tax reductions benefiting homebuyers.
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Orange Belt
Lake County
Yacht Club
Triangle Gas Company
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic Coast Line
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Landon Knox Electors Urge Poll Tax Payment Before Oct 10
Electors Landon Knox and Herbert L. Anderson along with Mary Duff Arnold and Co. C. Ausherman urge all voters to pay poll taxes before October 10 regardless of party. The notice stresses timely compliance and civic participation.
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Herbert L. Anderson
Mary Duff Arnold
Co. C. Ausherman
Simpson Garage Fire Destroys Lake Gertrude Property
Early Tuesday the Simpson family woke to flames engulfing their garage by Lake Gertrude. Firemen arrived after delays and could only guard adjacent property as a car, canoe, and other valuables were lost, with the family wash destroyed.
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O. M. Simpson
Lake Gertrude
Fire Department
Central
Mount Dora Welcome For Winter Visitors
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce and Mayor M V Simpson invite tourist and homeseekers to visit Mount Dora in Central Florida this coming winter. The city promotes itself as a resort destination with friendly residents, homes, and a progressive spirit. A illustrated booklet about Mount Dora is available upon request.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Scouts Hold Court of Honor in Lake County
Last Monday night in the Community Building the Boy Scouts of Lake County held a Court of Awards with many visitors. Nine Scouts received advancement and one boy earned the Eagle Badge, including Harold V. Smith of Leesburg. awards came from Troops 8 14 and 19 with merit badges in various subjects.
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Boy Scouts of
Lake County
Eustis
Lewis Marshall
Henry Swanson
Robert Skiff
Jack Hippler
Alton Meyers
Leesburg
H. V. Smith
Mount Dora
Buster Battle
Thomas Shipes
Stuart Sadler
Harold V. Smith
Heagadorn
Groveland Beats Mount Dora 13-0 in Season Opener
Groveland's football team defeated Mount Dora 13-0 in the season opener at Mount Dora. A first quarter fumble on the Hurricane 35-yard line led to Groveland’s first touchdown on a pass to Martin from Groveland quarterback B Arnold.
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Golden Hurricane
Mount Dora
Groveland
Hurricane
B. Arnold
Martin
Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers
At a meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary held Monday at the home of Mrs. Sol the following officers were elected: President Miss Vivia Craig. First Vice President Mrs. E. E. Nutter. Second Vice President Mrs. R. M. n. Secretary Mrs. Geo. Dahlin. Treasurer Mrs. Sol Spilky. Chaplain Mrs. Kathleen Stewart.
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American Legion
Sol
Vivia Craig
E. E. Nutter
Geo. Dahlin
Sol Spilky
Kathleen Stewart
City Clerk Office Hours Reduced Starting October 10 1936
The City Clerk will close at 12 oclock noon every Saturday beginning October 10 1936 to align with other public offices. Public transactions at City Hall after noon on Saturdays are not expected.
Child Dies After School Bus Accident in Union County
A nine year old child died from injuries sustained when struck by a school bus in Union County. Authorities reported the fatal incident as an accident under investigation.
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Union County Times
Mount Dora Kiwanis Elects New Officers for Year
D. Fletcher Crane was elected president with C. J. Brown as vice president and W. L. Story as treasurer at the Mount Dora Kiwanis annual election. Directors include Alfred Rehbaum Harry Clark Dr. Miller Wells J.E. Fortner Gerald B. Hurlburt A. C. Quixley and George J. White. Dr. Heber D. Ketcham was guest speaker.
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D. Fletcher Crane
Mount Dora Kiwanis Club
C. J. Brown
W. L. Story
Alfred Rehbaum
Harry Clark
Dr. Miller Wells
J.E. Fortner
Gerald B. Hurlburt
A. C. Quixley
H. D. Ketcham
Wells
Heber D. Ketcham
Methodist Church
Mount Dora Winter Attractions Spotlight Bright Florida Town
Mount Dora advertises a wide winter program with a Yacht Club on Lake Dora, two 18 hole golf courses, a large Community Building, and abundant fishing. The town promotes lawn bowling, tennis, bowling, and other sports, plus weekly entertainment and a busy tourist club season.
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Mount Dora
America
Lake Dora
Lake County Country Club
Mount Plymouth Country Club
Autorium
Florida
Camp Roosevelt School of Adult Education Opens
Camp Roosevelt near Ocala hosts a new University of Florida program funded by a 150000 federal appropriation. The school offers social and economic reform courses, crafts, home making, music, drama, crime prevention, and an aviation program run with WPA support. About 50 students enrolled in the three month aviation course.
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Camp Roosevelt
Ocala
Florida Cross-State Ships Canal
University of Florida
New University School
Reb
Dilit
Roosevelt
John J. Tigert
Florida
State Road Department
Educational Department
WPA
Rolla
M. Southworth
Trash Cans Aim to Beautify Town in Clean-Up Push
The Woman's Club civic committee installs thirteen painted trash cans at high litter spots and urges residents to use them. Street department crews empty the cans. weed-cutting on vacant lots will start next week by Mr. Barnett’s crew, delayed by rain. The effort seeks to improve town appearance and curb indiscriminate trashing.
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Woman’s Club
Barnett
Hi-Y Club Opens Year With Meeting at School
Eight members and four prospective members of the local Hi-Y club held their opening meeting for the school year at the school last Thursday evening October 1. President Frederick Sleight explained the club’s purpose history work and enjoyments to non members. A Bible reading by club chaplain J. M. Green and a sponsor letter from Mr Peabody were read. The club aims to create maintain and extend Christian character in the school and community with a platform of clean living speech sports and scholarship.
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J. M. Green
Frederick Sleight
Peabody
Green Lantern Changes Hands In New Management
Mr and Mrs William Norris lease the Green Lantern on Highland Avenue and have operated it since the first of the month Chas Norris is also with them They have added features and are building a fine business
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Green Lantern
William Norris
Highland Avenue
Chas. Norris
New Florida State Road Map Issued With 1936 Corrections
The Florida State Road Map corrected to August 1936 covers all principal roads and a reverse side listing points of interest plus a mileage table. The State Road Department distributes through the Tallahassee office and the local Chamber of Commerce will provide copies to interested parties.
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Florida
State Road Department
Chamber of Commerce
Iida State Road Department
Tallah Ec
Man 87 Killed Falling From Running Board Near Yulee
An 87 year old man was riding on a running board near Yulee when he fell off and died instantly. Authorities are investigating the fatal incident and have not released further details.
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Yulee
Two Clearwater Women Die in Crash Verdict Finds Unavoidable
In Clearwater a collision claimed the lives of two women when a female driver struck them. The jury ruled the deaths unavoidable and returned a verdict exonerating the driver.
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Clearwater
Lighting field completed at Mount Dora gridiron
Installation of floodlights at Mount Dora ball field is finished and tested. The stander system uses fourteen fifty foot poles with dual lamps aimed for optimum coverage. Bleachers on both sides were added, and the field features smooth thick sod. The first night game is planned for October 16 against Dade City.
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Mount Dora
Pla
Dade City
Register Please All Tourists and Winter Residents
The notice requests all tourists and winter residents to register with local authorities. It emphasizes inclusion of both long-term locals and newcomers, urging timely compliance to maintain updated records. The message underscores civic duties and potential follow up by officials.
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Jacksonville
Dora Canal
Landon-Knox
M. V. Simpson
Groveland High
Winter Park
Legion Auxiliary
Kiwanis News
Fred Andrews
W. P
Bill) Arnold Erle B. Askew
Geo. M. Dorman Wallace
N. Keith Lloyd Z. Morgan
J. J. Parrish, Jr
Jee Arnold
Asen
Moora
Aton
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Camp Roosevelt School of Adult Education
University of Florida Extension Division
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