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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1932
Page
1
Description of Mount Dora as a city of homes with lush landscaping and varied properties. The passage emphasizes tropical plants, groves, lakeside and hillside settings, and floral artistry enhancing the scenic beauty of local houses.
The Woman's Club of Mount Dora joins the Chamber of Commerce to invite winter residents and homeseekers. A brief history notes the 1919 organization, aims to promote moral intellectual and social conditions, and civic improvements. The club soon acted to beautify Mount Dora and care for McDonald Park.
Subscribers must notify the office promptly of any address changes under new postal laws. Newspapers may incur postage due for notices and delays in delivery or failure to receive Pike Chan. The plan is to act on address changes quickly.
The Epworth League of Mount Dora hosted a district gathering with delegates from New Smyrna DeLand Daytona Beach Winter Park and Eustis. About seventy attended a supper led by Mrs Miller Wells followed by songs solos and a skit. Isabel Crawford spoke on Kiowa work in Oklahoma and shared the Lord's Prayer in Indian sign language.
J M Smith proprietor of City Service Station in Mount Dora announces a contract with United Motors Service making his station an official wholesale dealer for the town. Ray Eckholdt will handle installations with a full line of Delco Remy North East Electrical Parts AC Fuel Pumps and Lovejoy Shock Absorbers. The shop will stock Exide Batteries Goodyear Tires and genuine United Motors parts only.
Tuesday night drew a large crowd for the girls volleyball program with a special match between town players and the high school squad. The town team, led by manager Dean Pinkston, won the best two of three after taking the first two games, featuring players Laura Neville Iris Martin Gladys Crane Aileen Wood Thelma Helms. The high school lineup included Maurita Helen Bartholomew Martha Wells Peggy Champ Margaret Ray and Elizabeth Arnold.
The Art League sponsors a Friday exhibit from 3 to 6 PM in the Community church parlor. Paintings by Mrs. Paul Spencer of Provincetown Mass. from last summer are shown for Mrs. Davidson and members to view before they return to Mrs. Spencer.
Mr. Curry may be the state's best informed citrus expert and will speak on current industry issues. Last week Orlando’s W. R. ONeal argued Kiwanis gains lie in human interest, not cash dividends, stressing civic club value and mutual aid. Kiwanis members Hurlburt Yowell attended, Dr. Miller Wells won the attendance prize, and two dollars were voted for new draperies for the ladies committee.
At the Mount Dora Post American Legion meeting on October 5, officers for 1933 were elected including Commander William Williamson and Adjutant E. E. Nutter. Armistice Day services are set for November 11 in Eustis with a basket picnic at Lake Joanna. Merchants and the Chamber of Commerce will extend Saturday night parties through December, featuring a band concert on Donnelly Avenue and grocery gift baskets for attendees.
Mount Dora Knights of Pythias and sisters entertain 291 at a chicken pilau supper with a full program. Local bands, glee club, harp and dance numbers, and a Highland Fling delight attendees. Judge W Raleigh Petteway spoke on friendship and brotherhood as visitors from Orlando, Tampa, Lakeland join the district gathering at the Community Building.
The Central Florida Chamber of Commerce Council gathered in Mount Dora with delegates from Lake, Orange, Marion, Seminole, Volusia and Brevard counties. Notables included W. C. McCormick outlining Florida forest issues and Mr. Berridge of New Zealand touring citrus regions with C. J. Resler and the Hazelwoods as hosts.
Gratitude expressed to the Pythian Sisters and all committees for cooperation at the Knights of Pythias district meeting. Appreciation for the Glee Club Epworth League Quartet Boys Highland Fling dancers and Boys Band. Mount Dora attendance inspires bigger plans.
The Ladies Aid Society will hold a meeting in the M. E. church parlor Friday October 14 at 3 p m. All ladies invited.
A Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce notice invites readers to study the weekly topic sent to subscribers. It highlights Mount Dora as an ideal winter vacation spot and offers factual information about the city’s attractions and facilities to ensure an enjoyable stay.
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