Wesco Firm Wins City Paving Bid and Bonds Sale
Mount Dora council approves Wesco bid of 121 975 for street paving the bond issue at 97 as the highest among bidders. Plant City comparison noted with 92 in recent municipal sales. Other bids from Manley Cox Bryan Ward Latham Nelson among firms considered. Subdivision plat discussed Fourth Avenue extension and bus franchise bid under review.
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Wesco Company
Wesco’ Company
Florida
Plant City
Mount Dora
Manley Construction Company
Ocala
Coxr& Bryan Construction Company
Orlando
Cox & Bryan
Ward Latham Company
Clearwater
Nelson Brothers
F. Wideman
Fourth Avenue
W. E. Fowler
C. R. Griffin
J. H Bishop
G. D. Thayer
Third Avenue
Alexander
McDonald Streets
Mncilman L. R. Heim
Thayer
Heim
Board of Water Fied
J. S. Kimvalmotion
A. Rehbaum
Tourists Arriving in Mount Dora Ahead of Schedule
Visitors are arriving in Mount Dora earlier than usual this year and hotels report full capacity for three nights this week. Floridians expect a strong tourist season despite the recent storm, signaling potential big business ahead.
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Mount Dora
Second Story Men Steal Valuables From Chantilly Castle
Paris reports thieves crossed the moat and scaled the treasure tower at Chantilly stealing jewels including the Grand Conde diamond, valued at least 10,000,000 gold francs. The loot also included Abd El Kader dagger rubies and other gems, watches, and miniatures.
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Conde
Grand Conde
Abd el Kader
Bey of
Tunis
Legion of Honor
Baron Aymard
Belgium
Duchess of Montpensier
Duke of
Aumale
Francis the First
Austria
Mars
Aphrodite
Speed Boats Plan Jacksonville Trip From Mount Dora
Two local men led by Joe Bassett of Bassett Boat Works plan a weekend voyage by power boat to Jacksonville to prove boats in the 151 class can travel under their own power from Mount Dora. Local enthusiasts expect a Mount Dora regatta this winter and hope the journey inspires broader East Coast participation.
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Joe Bassett
Basett
Eustis
Gelery City
Jurse
Florida
Mount Dora
Double Bill Of Baseball At Mount Dora Today
Mount Dora hosts a charity twin bill at Heim Field with two games starting at 2:30 pm and 4:00 pm. The first pairing features Lake County stars under J B Kline aiming to beat Mount Dora, while Carl Rodenbaugh’s Orange County squad includes Zack Taylor and Vines, with Seeds from the Florida State League also expected. Proceeds support injured Mount Dora players Homer Morris and Rabun Battle as local businesses close for the event.
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New York
Mount Dora
of Florida
Heim
Lake County
J. B. Kline
Tavares
Mt. Dora
Apopka
Carl Rodenbaugh
Orange County Stars
Carl
United States
Boston Braves
Zack Taylor
Vines
Winter Park Lake Orange
Homer Morris
Rabun Battle
Lake Orange
Helm Field
Liberty Street
Hamilton Holt Describes Rollins College Plans Locally
Dr. Hamilton Holt president of Rollins College spoke to Mount Dora citizens at the high school under the Mount Dora Parent-Teachers Association. He outlined plans to develop Rollins into an ideal limited college and addressed a large audience. He is to address the Kiwanis Club today at noon and the Tavares Kiwanis Club tomorrow.
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Hamilton Holt
Rollins College
Mount Dora
Parent-Teachers 'Association of
Rollins
Holt
Kiwanis Club
Tavares Kiwanis Club
Umatilla Wins 3-2 In Local Soccer Contest
Umatilla school team capped the victory on their field yesterday afternoon against Mount Dora with a 3 to 2 score. About a dozen Mount Dora supporters attended the game as the final whistle sealed the win.
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Umatilla
Mount Dora
Davis Islands Developer Lost At Sea In Atlantic
D P Davis a Tampa Bay millionaire developer of Davis Islands and the project “Tampa in the Bay” is reported lost at sea. A radiogram from Raymond Schindler and F W Montagne says Davis fell overboard from the White Star liner Majestic near Europe. the ship circled for an hour attempting to render aid. Davis rose from humble origins to realty prominence, leading a $18 million Davis Islands sale before Florida real estate cooled. the project is now to be completed by Stone Webster of Boston.
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D. P. Davis
Davis Islands
Bay
Raymond Schindler
F. W. Montagne
Davis Organization
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Europe
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Miami
Hillsborough River
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Dream City
Stone & Webster Organization
Boston
Hold Up Case Convictions In Wesco Payroll Robbery
Lynn M. Wolfe and Wallace A. Carter were each sentenced to ten years for their roles in the Wesco Company payroll hold up near Tavares. Arthur Mann pleaded guilty and testified for the state. The payroll involved totaled 3470.70 and Mann awaits sentencing.
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Wallace A. Carter
Wesco
Tavares
Arthur Mann
Messrs
James Barr
John King
Harry Merck
W. D. Reno
E. L. Knight
Leonard Duncan
W. M. Kennedy
Col
Donald Whittaker
Tennessee
Wolfe
D.M. Buie
Carter
J. W. Hunter
J. G. B. Koonce
Mann
No Embargo Expected This Winter For Florida Freight
Florida producers shippers and carriers met to pledge joint effort to an prosperous season. Railroads report capacity to handle 80 percent more freight than December last year and third quarter loadings up over 1925, with 143 attendees citing improved movement of commodities amid weather concerns.
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Tampa
Florida Division of the Southeast Advisory Board
Florida
Terminal District
Shippers Commodity Committees
Department of Commerce
Miami
Yhis
Gordon Heads North for State Border Inspection
John Gordon secretary of the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce will depart tonight by car to inspect border conditions and report findings. He plans to assess local crossings and discuss trade and travel issues with officials along the route.
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John Gordon
Mount Dora
Boosters to Meet on Friday at Grand View Hotel
The Golden Triangle Boosters Club gathers Friday night at the Grand View Hotel in Mount Dora to discuss important business. Members who skip the meeting may be assigned the toughest tasks, organizers say, urging all to attend.
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Mount Dora
Golden Triangle Boosters Club
Grand View Hotel
Honesty Not Enough for Public Office Says Tampa Mayor
Tampa Mayor Perry G. Wall urged Dial club members that honesty alone does not qualify a person for office. He advised voters to study government and choose officials who deliver service, not simply friends or personal favors. He criticized city commission debates as insufficiently informed and warned against single issue zealots.
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Tampa
Perry G. Wall
Dial Club
Tampa Terrace
Peninsular Telephone Company
Wall
Mount Dora Schools Earn Southern Association Recognition
Mount Dora High School received high marks from the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, with an A rating for efficiency and a B for enrollment. The school is honored beside other leading Florida high schools, enabling graduates to enter Southern Association colleges without extra exams. Plans for future PT A activities were discussed and announcements will follow in the Topic.
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Southern Association of Call and
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Mount Dora High
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Mount Do High
Mon
Dora High
Oberlin College
Michigan
W Consin
Southern Ciation
RE Dickson
John Gordon
Sperke C. King
Miss Taylor
W. Sadler
Sadler
Improvements proceed on Sylvan Shores driveway project
Improvements on the Sylvan Shores area between Lake Shore Drive and Lake Dora are progressing, with plans for the completed driveway and related district developments. Detours are in place at Helm Road and Lake Shore Drive, guiding visitors through Pinecrest while work continues. Two access points along Lake Shore Drive remain usable for motorists.
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Lake Shore Drive
Lake Dora
Helm Road
Pinecrest
Dairy Cattle Buyer Michael Returns From Southern Trip
B T Michael, proprietor of Woodland Dairy Farm, returned from a 10 day trip to Alabama and Tennessee. He purchased two fine dairy cattle, which he describes as excellent stock for his herd.
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B. T. Michael
Alabama
Tennessee
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