Mount Dora Business Scene Welcomes Winter Residents
The Lake Crate and Lumber Co employs about 250 people for citrus crates and vegetable containers. Citrus Culture Ever makes fertilizers for groves. Floriorange Canneries operates a modern plant for citrus juices under Florida Finest and Floriorange. Wise Boat Works on Lake Dora builds pleasure boats. The town also hosts beauty shops, groceries, meat markets, a large variety store, barber shops, banks, garages, an auto agency, gift shops, ladies wear, an auto body shop, bakeries, a pool hall, a dancing school, hotels, a barbecue shop, and a moving picture theater. Continued on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Crate and Lumber Co
Rida Crate and Lumberomar
Floriorange Canneries, Incorporated
Florida
Hotel Mount Dora Opens Season With Renovations
The Hotel Mount Dora and its Coffee Shoppe begin the season today after a full renovation. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Broom manage the hotel with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas David in charge of the dining room. The property features redecorated rooms, new furnishings, and a bright lobby with tropical paintings and a map of lakes and roads. The thirty bedrooms include private baths, and both owners plan a successful season in Mount Dora.
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Mount Dora
Carl Broom
Thomas David
Mrs. Broom
Broom
Saint Joseph
David
Connecticut
Fishing licenses issued by Tremain appointed by judge
Judge A S Herlong Jr appoints Louis R Tremain to issue fishing licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Herlong, Jr
Louis R. Tremain
Michigan man buys Fifth Avenue home in Mount Dora
Northern states citizens flock to Mount Dora as William Schmid and wife from Bronson Michigan purchase the brick house at 632 Fifth Avenue known as the Dooley house. They move in for the winter with Ralph Strage and Schmid, an official of H A Douglas Manufacturing, plan extensive improvements. deal handled by A C Quixley Realty Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
William Schmid
Bronson, Mich
Fifth Avenue
Dooley House
Ralph Strage
Schmid
H. A. Douglas Manufacturing Company
Bronson
Mich
A. C. Quixley Realty Company
Subscriptions Due or Overdue Prompt Payment Requested
Early in June the editor prepared statements for subscriptions and delinquencies before vacation but they were mislaid and found recently. Please check the expiration date on your wrapper and send payment if due or overdue to avoid discontinuation, as advance payment is required by the Postal Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Western Union Drops Stop Word from Telegrams
Western Union announces punctuation will be sent free in domestic telegrams and the word stop will no longer be required. Changes effective October 15 1937 reduce costs and simplify telegram text for social and business use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Commission
United States
Western Union
County Fair Set For January at Eustis
The Lake County Fair at Eustis is scheduled January 4 to 8, announced by P. H. Hethcox, president of the Fair Association, after a Board of Directors meeting. The event promises to be the largest and finest in its history with full details and premium lists to follow.
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Lake County
Eustis
P. H. Hethcox
Fair Association
Mount Dora to Host Ocoee at High School Field
Mount Dora football invites Ocoee for a game tomorrow night at 8 o'clock on the High School field. The matchup pits local teams in a evening gridiron clash under lights.
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Mount Dora
Ocoee
High School Field
Kiwanis News Highlights from June Convention and Local Events
J C Urquhart reports on the International convention in Indianapolis as Mount Dora delegates. Vacationists return and President Crane greets Barnett Urquhart and Brodie. C J Brown and L C Smith share St Augustine convention notes. Charlie Carpenter named Scout Master. Harrold Ferran entertains with an impersonation. Out of town guest C H Goforth attends. Attendance prize goes to Jack Simpson.
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J. C. Urquhart
Indianapolis
Ind
Mount Dora
Crane
Barnett
Urquhart
Brodie
St. Augustine
C. J. Brown
L. C. Smith
Harry Clark
Boy Scout Committee
Charlie Carpenter
Harrold Ferran
Carl Dann
Mr. Dann
Orlando
Orange County
Mr. Ferran
C. H. Goforth
George White
Jack Simpson
Wingler pair reel in big lake bass haul
W. P. Wingler known as Bill and his son Woodrow or Bud display a lake fishing medal for a morning catch. Four bass weighed 9 7 6 and 5 pounds with about fifteen more released. Bill says getting soaked was worth the effort.
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W. P. Wingler
Bill
Woodrow
Bud) Wingler
Barefooted Traveler Preaches Across Regions
A transient preacher named Elimalech Lerner draws attention with a six inch badge reading The Cross is the Mark of the Beast. Born in Russia and raised in New Jersey, he says he was an atheist until twelve years ago when he found the Lord in California and now travels the country proclaiming salvation and warning against the Antichrist. He has no denomination and itinerates through states including California Florida Michigan Indiana and New Jersey as he seeks to spread his interpretation of the Mark of the Beast.
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Elimalech Lerner
United States
New Jersey
California
San Diego
Calif
Florida
Michigan
Indiana
Mount Dora Art League Plans for National Art Week
The Mount Dora Art League stages National Art Week in early November with local artists’ work shown in shop windows. A meeting at president Mrs Emma Marsh’s home discussed winter plans and a first regular meeting set for Tuesday November 2 at Mrs Marsh’s residence. Membership costs one dollar.
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Mount Dora and
Eustis
Emma Marsh
Amoco station sale shifts ownership to New York buyer
The Amoco station at Fifth Avenue and Alexander Street changes hands. C. C. Jacobs of Troy New York buys the business and takes over this week with his wife and three children moving into Hackett Court. Olivenbaum brothers return to Clermont after arranging the sale.
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Olirenbaum Brothers
Amoco
Fifth Avenue
Alexander Street
C. C. Jacobs
Troy
N. Y
Jacobs
Andrews
Hackett Court
Mount Dora
Olivenbaum Brothers
W. J
Axil F
Clermont
Tampa
Spencer Auto Electric Company
Edward
A. F
Local Doctors Attend International Medical Assembly
Dr. S. C. Colley of this city travels to St. Louis Missouri for the International Medical Assembly to study various phases of the profession. He will be away about a week. Dr. Leroy Oetjen of Leesburg and Dr. R. H. Williams of Eustis also attend the Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Colley
International Medical Assembly
St. Louis
Leroy Oetjen
Leesburg
R. H. Williams
Eustis
Mr. Ames Improves After DeLand Car Crash
Mr. C. C. Ames, hospitalized in DeLand after a car crash into a post caused by a bee in the car, is improving and sat up briefly. His son Howard Ames, from Waukegan Illinois, arrived to stay in DeLand and plans to return home at week’s end. Mr. Ames has six fractured ribs and will travel to Mount Dora when comfortable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Ames
DeLand
Howard Ames
Waukegan
Ames
Mount Dora
Ault Buys Clark Reed House on Simpson Street
Mr. Paul Ault purchased the Clark Reed house on Simpson Street where he has lived for years. The sale was handled by J West Realty Company.
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Paul Ault
Clark Reed
Simpson Street
J. West Realty Company
Dr Richmond rents Woodland Grandview home for season
Dr Nelson G. Richmond of Fredonia New York rents the Frank Fowler house at Woodland and Grandview through J J West Realty Co for the season and will arrive around mid November Grace Richmond known as author and speaker will be remembered for her work The couple will occupy the residence in Fre donia NY continuing a local rental arrangement
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Nelson G. Richmond
Fredonia
N. Y
Frank Fowler
Woodland
Grandview
Richmond
Grace Richmond
J. J. West Realty Co
Florida Kiwanis picks Doyle as district governor
S R Doyle registrar at Florida State College for Women Tallahassee is elected Florida district governor of Kiwanis International at the state convention in St Augustine. He completes a term as lieutenant governor of the western division and is in his 2nd year of perfect attendance. He also presides over the Florida Association of Colleges and Universities.
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S. R. Doyle
Florida State College For Women
Tallahassee
Florida
Kiwanis International
St. Augustine
Doyle
Kiwanis
Florida Association of Colleges and Universities
District Superintendent to Preach Here Sunday
Dr. W. E. Craig of DeLand new District Superintendent will preach at the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday morning service at 10 45. There will be no evening service.
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W. E. Craig
DeLand
Methodist Episcopal Church
Florida citrus touted as best antidote for old age
A brief health note credits Florida citrus with youthful benefits, mentioning Dr. J Har vey Ki. The claim frames citrus as a key remedy against aging in a period-appropriate voice.
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Florida
Dr. J. Harvey K i
Plans For P.T.A Hallowe'en Carnival Almost Completed
The P T A Hallowe en Carnival on Monday night November 1st nears completion. Committees report ready grab bags fish pond and an Amateur Show likely to attract guests including potential appearances on Major Bowles Amateur Hour. Donnelly avenue downtown hosts a parade shooting gallery hot dogs doughnuts and drinks amid a festive town event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipes
Wilkinson
Major Bowles
Mount Dora
Harold Wilson
P. T. A. Hallowe’en Carnival
Donnelly Avenue
Third
Fifth
Mount Dora Hotels Show Tourist Comfort and Grove Deals
Mount Dora offers six hotels including the Lakeside Inn and Villa Dora while the region sees more than 70000 in orange grove sales in the Mount Dora Eustis area. George Malone and Malone Realty handle five grove sales with seven more pending as Lake County promotes tourism and local commerce.
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Mount Dora
Eustis
George Malone
Malone Realty Company
Malone
Lake County
Food Sale Saturday by Methodist Ladies
The ladies of the Methodist church hold a food sale on Saturday October 23 starting at 9 a.m. in the store room at 418 Donnelly avenue between the A P store and the Topic office. All foods are home cooked.
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The
Ladies of the Methodist Church
Donnelly Avenue
A&p
Topic Office
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Villa Dora
HOTEL
Western
UNION
Kiwanis News
MR. Ames
Florida Kiwanis
P.T.A. Hallowe'en Carnival
Mount Dora’s
Lakeside Inn
Grand View
Lake Dora
Grand View Hotel
Sylvan Shores Hotel
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