Mount Dora Firms Highlight Winter Residents Welcome
Mount Dora features a diversified business scene with Florida Crate and Lumber, Citrus Culture Corporation, Floriorange Canneries, Wise Boat Works, and Swift Novelty Co. employing locals and serving markets nationwide. The town also supports two drug stores and three beauty shops as part of its winter resident influx.
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Mount Dora
Graetees
B. F. Goethe
Florida Crate and Lamberee
Citrus Culture Corporation
Floriorange Canneries, Incorporated
United States
Florida Finest
Floriorange
Wise Boat Works
Lake Dora
H. J. Wise
Swift Novelty Co
Taking Special Course Dr M G Hunter Goes To Boston
Dr M G Hunter of Leesburg leaves Monday for Boston to take a six week surgical proctology course at the Dover Street Clinic under Dr Frank Stanton. He will also study with Dr Orel F Martin of the Massachusetts Osteopathic Hospital in Jamaica Plain. Dr C S Ball of Eustis will operate Hunter’s Leesburg office Monday mornings and Thursday afternoons.
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M. G. Hunter
Leesburg
Boston
Mass
Dover Street Clinic
Frank Stanton
Orel F. Martin
Massachusetts Osteopathic Hospital
Jamaica Plains
C. S. Ball
Eustis
Hunter
Sylvan Shores Census Counts 61 Residents
A census by the Wayside for Information Bureau lists 61 people currently living in Sylvan Shores. Many homes are unoccupied, suggesting the total population could reach about 100 once all residences are occupied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvan Shores
Wayside
Information Bureau
Louis Thebaud Dies After Auto Crash in Lake Jem
Louis Beaup Thebaud of Lake Jem dies instantly in a Sunday morning crash on South Clayton Street. Officials believe a heart attack caused loss of control before the car struck a tree. he was 45, a WWII veteran, and survived by his widow Dorothy and his mother Louisa Thebaud. Full military rites were given at Lone Oak Cemetery. Medical aid plan begins in Pinellas County on ability to pay.
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Ity
Louis Beaupland Baud
Lake Jem
South Clayton Street
Thebaud
Mr. Thebaud
Silver Lake
Leesburg
Florida
656Th
France
Mount Dora
American Legion
Rehbaum Funeral Parlor
Pinellas County
County Medical Association
Annual Meeting of County C of C at Clermont
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce holds its annual meeting and picnic at Lakeside Park Clermont Minneola starting 4 pm. Speakers include U S Senators Andrews Pepper and Col Harold Colee. Officers and directors to be elected. music by Eustis High School band and Mount Dora Hill Billy Band.
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Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Lakeside Park
Clermont-Minneola
United States
C. O. Andrews
Claude Pepper
Harold Colee
Florida State Chamber of Commerce
Lake County
Frank W. Stebbins
Eustis
Col
C. E. Lester
Grand Island
Chamber of Commerce of the United
M. D. Reybold
Howey
O. W. Smith
Astatula
T. M. Kramer
Mount Dora
W. L. Ashton
Umatilla
Eustis High School
Mount Dora Hill
Massachusetts couple settles in Mount Dora by Lake Shore Drive
New residents Mr and Mrs Frank A Theall arrived from Boston Massachusetts and plan Mount Dora as their permanent home. Theall, a longtime businessman and Honeywell Estate trustee, purchased a Lake Dora property next to Mr Garrick. Accompanying them are Mr John A Theall Miss Nettie F Theall and Miss Charlotte Greenleaf.
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Frank A. Theall
Boston
Mass
Theall
Honeywell
Wellesley
Mount Dora
Lake Dora
Lake Shore Drive
Mr. Garrick
Mrs. Theall
Mr. Theall
John A. Theall
Nettie F. Theall
Charlotte Greenleaf
Hearthstone dedication marks Kappa Kappa Gamma founders event
Mrs. David S. Simpson attended the Louise Bennett Boyd Hearthstone opening at Rollins College Winter Park on October 13. The dedication by Mrs. Richard H. Shryock highlighted Kappa Kappa Gamma with 72 active chapters and 134 alumnae chapters. The Hearthstone aims to shelter sorority members in winter and train housemothers in summer. Cypress Gardens manager Dick Pope promotes Florida attractions for visitors.
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David S. Simpson
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Louise Bennett Boyd
Hearthstone
Kiwanis Luncheon Speaks On Electrical Inspection
Harold D. Overhiser Mount Dora Light Department chief electrician will speak on Electrical Inspection and What it Means at the Kiwanis luncheon. Edward F. Dewey Jr of Tampa US Gypsum discussed gypsum uses but moving pictures were delayed. Fire Prevention Week talk by A C Quixley. Orange Box Regatta planned for Washingtons Birthday. committee to meet Chamber of Commerce directors. Roland J Morse welcomed to the club. Tom Cooley gave attendance prize to President C J Brown.
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Harold D. Overhiser
Mount Dora
Kiwanis
Edward F. Dewey, Jr
Tampa
United States Gypsum Company
Dewey
A. C. Quixley
Charlie Brown
Washington
Committee On
Chamber of Commerce
Roland J. Morse
Tom Cooley
Hallowe'en Carnival Queen Voting Under Way
The P T A Hallowe'en Carnival votes for the queen are tallied by pennies and can be cast at Mount Dora Pharmacy Hale's Store A and P and the Theatre lobby. LaVerne Townsend leads with Shir ley Coen second Mildred Bartlett third Eleanore Minkley fourth Zera Dean fifth. The parade forms at 7 15 p m at the Community Building with prizes for funniest prettiest and most original costumes.
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Hale’s
A&p
P. T. A. Hallowe’en
F. M. Whaley
Helen Meadows
Fish Pond
Doris Camp
Vivian Thompson
P. W. Turrentine
G. B. Hurlburt
W. A. Vincent
Carl Broom
G. W. Malone
Miller Wells
Busy Days at Wayside Packing House Circulation Crew
The Wayside Packing House buzzes with clerical work as Pearl Killian Anna Barnett and Win and Mrs Sleight handle the annual circularization. The task will take a month to assemble the expanding customer list.
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Wayside
Pearl Killian
Anna L. Barnett
Win C. Sleight
Pine Tree Inn Burns Near Windermere
The Pine Tree Inn near Windermere on Lake Butler burned to the ground early Tuesday. The fire’s cause is unknown and only the caretakers escaped with their lives after their dog barked to wake them. Meanwhile Florida’s State Welfare Board reports more than 150000 people are receiving surplus commodities.
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Pine Tree Inn
Windermere
Lake Butler
Florida
State Welfare Board
Water System To Be Improved With WPA Aid
Mount Dora officials approved a WPA grant of 10 220 for water system improvements including a new well a separate main to the stand pipe an additional pump and plans and specs to bid soon. The upgrades promise abundant year round water and cheaper insurance thereafter.
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Mount Dora
Princess Theatre to Screen U S Fire Fighters in Mount Dora
Mount Dora citizens urged to attend a Wednesday and Thursday showing of U S Fire Fighters in the March of Time. The local Fire Department emphasizes fire prevention and building inspections, offering to arrange inspections on request and warning against unnecessary dialings that could endanger firefighters. Ernest P. Mosteller, chief, signs.
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Mount Dora
Princess Theatre
U. S. Fire Fighters
National Fire Protective Association
Fire Protection Association
Ernest P. Mosteller
Fire
Lake County Ministers Elect Officers At January Meeting
The Lake County Ministers Association met Monday in the Methodist Church with 17 ministers present. Julius Dingfelder of Sanford spoke on the European Situation. Rev Walter Gray of Eustis was elected president and Rev Kenneth G. Rogers of Mount Dora secretary treasurer. Installations set for January at Fruitland Park.
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Lake County
Fruitland Park
Townsend Club Meeting Notice in Mount Dora
The Mount Dora Townsend Club No 1 will hold its next meeting at the Community Building on November 7 at 7 30 p.m. Regular meetings occur on the 1st and 8th Mondays each month.
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Mount Dora Townsend Club No. 1
Plan Food Sale by Pythian Sisters in October
The Pythian Sisters announce a food sale to be held Saturday October 29 at 418 Donnelly Avenue. Further details will be announced next week.
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Pythian Sisters
Donnelly Avenue
Mount Dora Hotels Promote Home Like Stays for Tourists
Mount Dora’s Tourist Club reports a strong season with 900 members and December to April programs in the Auditorium. Planned attractions include the University of Florida Symphony Orchestra, the Russian Cathedral Choir, Stetson Little Theatre, and performances by the Griswold Sisters and Bob Hanscom Players. Six hotels are highlighted, led by the Lakeside Inn on Lake Dora with six acres of oaks and private pool facilities for winter guests.
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Mount Dora
Russian Cathedral Choir
Orlando
Little Theatre
Prim
Bob Hanscom Players of
Chicago
Jessie Ray Taylor
Florida University Glee Club
Griswold Sisters
Thomas Chalmers
Rollins College
Stetson University Little Theatre
Florida
Lakeside Inn
Grand View
Villa Dora
Lake Dora
Community generosity aids New England hurricane relief
Mount Dora residents contributed 49.50 for hurricane victims in New England. No fund drive occurred. donations were given directly to the Red Cross. Kiwanis Club added 10.00, with the rest from 20 plus individuals. Funds sent to Red Cross headquarters for this special effort.
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Mount Dora
New England
Red Cross
Kiwanis Club
Mr. Learned Returns Home After Lake County Care
Mr. F. E. Learned, treated at Lake County Medical Center last week, has returned to his Ninth avenue and Mc Donald street home greatly improved. His son Frank E. Learned arrived Monday from Braintree Massachusetts for a short visit with his father.
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F. E. Learned
Lake County Medical Center
Ninth Avenue
McDonald Street
Frank E. Learned
Braintree
Mass
All Day Boat Trip and Fishing Party Aboard the Dora
Mrs Velma Nice and Mr and Mrs A A Tanner hosted an all day boating and fishing party on the City of Dora. Rain delayed start but did not dampen spirits as guests toured Lakes Dora Beauclair the Apopka Canal and Lake Apopka. A noon picnic lunch preceded a supper of fried fish with notable catches including an eight pounder by Captain Wise and a six pounder by Mrs Holmes. The party included Captain and Mrs Harry Wise Dr and Mrs A M Brodie Mrs Oliver Bushnell Mrs Howard Holmes Mrs Grace Elliot Mr and Mrs George Keller and Mr F C Dodd.
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Velma Nice
A. A. Tanner
Dora
Beauclaire
Apopka Canal
Lake Apopka
Captain Wise
Holmes
Tanner
Nice
Harry Wise
A. M. Brodie
Oliver Bushnell
Howard Holmes
Grace Elliot
George Keller
F. C. Dodd
Food Sale Saturday At Public School
The Primary Department will hold a food sale Saturday morning opening at 9:30 at 418 Donnelly avenue in the room between the A&P and the Topic office. Home cooked foods will be sold to raise funds for department supplies.
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Donnelly Avenue
A&p
Topic Office
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L. B. Thebaud
HOTEL
Mount Dora Yacht Club
County C. of C
Clermont
Massachusetts
Dick Pope
Winter Haven
Kiwanis News
Hallowe’en
LaVerne Townsend
Lake County Ministers Association
Mount Dora’s
Grand View Hotel
Sylvan Shores Hotel
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