Churches Of Mount Dora Welcome You
Churches in Mount Dora invite visitors to join weekly services. The Community Congregational supports Rev. A M Brodie D D who led Near East Relief and refugee work in Greece. The Methodist Episcopal Church under Rev Perry B James hosts a large Epworth League and year round Sunday School. Christian Science meets in the Library Building east room with Mrs Wm Bartlett and Mrs Jane Wolfert as readers. The Church of God recently built near Helm Field with Rev C E Godwin oversees year round services. Winter visitors receive a hearty welcome across all churches cooperative effort uplift in the city.
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Aha Tg
Community Congregational Church
A. M. Brodie
Brodie
U. S
Near East Relief
Greece
C. E. Society
Methodist Episcopal Church
Perry B James
Epworth
Florida
Wm. Bartlett
Jane Wolfert
Church of God
Helm Field
Freak egg from Mr. J. J. Chapman puzzles readers
A reader reports a freak egg found in a window display. The tiny gourd shaped egg has a neck half the length of a normal egg, likely from an early pullet, while a day earlier the same hen laid a normal egg of the same size.
Mount Dora Civic Clubs and Organizations Highlight City Life
Mount Dora keeps busy year round with social and business groups led by R. C. Thomas and E. Eckis. Fraternal life includes Masons Knights of Pythias Eastern Star and Pythian Sisters. Kiwanis Girl Scouts D A R and Girl Scouts partner with local leaders to promote service and activities. The Girls Glee Club and Home Demonstration and Needlework Guild provide cultural and charitable events throughout the season.
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R. C. Thomas
E. Eckis
Mount More
Masons
Knights of Pythias
Eastern Star
Pythian Sisters
Strepeti Geeting
Mae Griffiths
Lillian Christie
Ruth Risley
Nancy J. Stuart
Parent Teachers Association
Gould Garcia
Frank Burkhart
R. C. Conklin
Mount Dora Choral Club
E. E. Truskett
Home Demonstration Club
F. F. Fenzel
Needlework Guild
Mary McDonald
Kiwanis Meeting Emphasizes Religious Heritage and Youth Training
The Kiwanis gathering focused on religious freedom as a heritage and the duty to train youth in its right attitude. President Johnson expressed thanks, Jack Simpson won the attendance prize, and Proctor Drugg was welcomed by Lieutenant Governor George White. Guests included R. Ira Barnett and Dr. J. E. Hendrick.
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Johnson
Noble
Jack Simpson
Miller Wells
Proctor Drugg
George White
R. Ira Barnett
Leesburg
J. E. Hendricksen
Eustis
Florida Congress P T A Meeting Friday in DeLand
District No 6 of the Florida Parents and Teachers Association plans a 10 30 a m Friday October 18 meeting at the First Methodist Church DeLand. Mrs L H Gibbs Orlando district director announces an informative program with remarks by Mrs Harry Humphries Jacksonville Dr Alfred Crege University of Florida recreation period by Mrs J A Dunn W P A adult education notes by Mrs W S Covey luncheon and six post luncheon conferences on planning publicity publications budgeting and high schools. District 6 includes Volusia Seminole Lake Orange Brevard and Osceola counties with several chapters yet organized.
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Florida
DeLand
L. H. Gibbs
Orlando
Harry Humphries
Jacksonville
Home Service Department
The
Congress
Alfred Crege
University of Florida
J. A. Dunn
W. S. Covey
Igh
Volusia
W. L. Lawrence
Port Orange
Seminole
W. N. Stewart
Sanford
Lake
George Hanford
Leesburg
Orange
Walter Akerman
Brevas
Osceola
Occupational License Taxes Across County Under 1935 Act
A 1935 directive from J M Lee Comptroller explains that starting July 1 retail licenses are collected by the Comptroller under Senate Bill 724. The letter notes the store license replaces the old system, applying to restaurants garages ice factors lumber dealers meat markets bakeries and similar retail sellers, who must obtain the store license in addition to existing licenses.
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J. M. Lee
Florida Orange Festival Broadcast Returns on NBC
J B Guthrie and George L Burr announce the third presentation of the Florida Orange Festival on the NBC National Farm and Home Hour from Winter Haven next January after talks in Atlanta with NBC director William Cripps. The program reaches millions and boosts citrus advertising value.
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J. B. Guthrie
Florida
George L. Burr
Atlanta
William Cripps
NBC
National
Doping Race Horses Sparks Federal-State Clash
Walter H. Donovan of the Florida State Racing Commission rejects a Treasury official’s blame shifting over horse doping. He notes states and horse owners have acted for two years to curb narcotics use, arguing federal narcotic enforcement should lead the effort, not blame state commissions. The piece adds a closing line urging caution about medicine from the family cabinet.
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Walter H. Donovan
Florida State Racing Commission
National Association of State Racing Commissions
Stephen B. Gibbons
the Treasury
Donovan
Federal Narcotic Bureau
Home Bank Loans Million In Month
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Winston-Salem loaned $1,021,105 in September, the largest monthly total in its history. President O K LaRoque announced the figure, noting a 50 percent six month gain in loans. Loans averaged about $12,500 across eighty loans, with repayments of $310,364.50 and a net gain of $710,740.50 for the month. Distribution by state covered Alabama to Virginia, highlighting North Carolina with eighteen loans totaling $186,205. LaRoque defended home financing and building, stating citizens build homes through thrift and credit facilities and affirmed government stability and support for building and loan associations.
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Federal Home Loan Bank of
Winston-Salem Bank
Federal Home Loan Bank
Theve
Alabama
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Maryland
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
LaRoque
Torch singer defined as unrequited love songs
A reader notes that torch singing refers to songs of unrequited love rather than hot songs. The term evokes strong emotion, with some critics joking it could set the studio on fire.
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Webster’s Dictionary
Business Men's Lunch Tuesday at Methodist Church
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church will serve a business men's luncheon at the church on Tuesday at twelve o'clock. Meals priced at 35c per plate. It is noted that 200,000 schoolchildren may be numbered among the criminal ranks in coming years.
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Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church
Tuesda
Master’s Sale Notice in Mount Dora Foreclosure
By decree dated October 2 1935 I W N Kennedy Special Master will sell to the highest bidder for cash November 4 1935 at the front door of the Court House Tavares Lake County Florida described real estate in Gibsons Subdivision Lot 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Block 8 Section 31 Township 19 South Range 27 East as set forth in Lake County records to satisfy final decree of 3205 07 plus costs.
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Fifth Judicial Circuit
I. W. N. Kennedy
Tavares
Lake County
Florida
Gibbons Subdivision
Township
Range
Mount Dora
Caven Court
M. Kennedy
Thomas H. Cooley
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