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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1931
Page
1
Mount Dora is described as a scenic city with homes set amid orange and grapefruit groves, lakeside and hillside views, landscaping, and lush floral displays including hibiscus, poincettia, magnolia, roses, jasmine, flame vine and honeysuckle, creating admired residential beauty.
Judge C C Andrews of the State Supreme Court presided as Mount Dora Kiwanis club hosted a well attended program by the Inter-Club Relations Committee of Orlando Kiwanis with Harvey Freeman acting as chairman. The program highlighted cooperation among Florida clubs and goals for community service.
Myron Cronwalt scored a hole in one on Seven Hills No 6 a 150 yard hole. He carded an 88 for the round and used a spoon. The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes his return to Mount Dora is planned for month end and he plans to resume golfing and yachting activity.
The Epworth League hosts its regular Fellowship Hour next Sunday at 5 30 PM on October 25 at the Methodist church. A short program and refreshments follow. The devotional hour focuses on organizing the League membership drive. Leaguers are urged to invite friends as the group aims for its most successful year and the biggest drive yet.
Local high school faces town team at Helm Field on Friday October 30 at 3 45 pm. Proceeds go to support the King’s Daughters work. Tickets available at the office.
Col E M Wentworth and Mrs Wentworth with daughter will arrive from Des Moines Iowa around the 28th for the winter. A household goods car is en route. He purchased the Rainey home on Lake Shore drive and will reside permanently in Mount Dora. He has long represented the Pennsylvania railroad freight department and remains a strong figure in Iowa Republican circles while avoiding holding office.
The annual meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of Lake county will be held Friday October 30 at 10 o'clock in the First Baptist Church in Tavares. Mrs J G Rousseau of Ocala will be principal speaker. A box lunch will be served and all interested are invited.
A baby girl named Audrey Ann Rowe was born to Mr and Mrs Edgar C Rowe at 4405 Westway Avenue Dallas Texas on August 31 1931. The announcement notes the birth with typical family detail and no further information.
The Sunshine Circle of Mount Dora’s King s Daughters and Sons joins with the Chamber of Commerce and clubs to welcome winter visitors and home seekers. A brief history notes the order’s 1886 founding, 1891 name change, and long-running Sunshine Circle led by Margaret Lewis, with later leaders including Bessie Crane and Paul Foland, now Mrs. Frank Griffiths. The circle began as a non-sectarian junior band and now holds devotional meetings, business sessions, and social hours under the banner In His Name.
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly supper meeting Friday October 30 at 6 30 PM in the Community Building social rooms. Supper served by the ladies of the city under Mrs Elizabeth Evans supervision. A prominent speaker will discuss a subject of interest to all citizens. Further details in next week topic. Reserve the date to aid upbuilding Mount Dora.
The council resolves that reports alleging an original plan by four retiring members to file foreclosure suits are false. It states the suits, approved by the Finance Committee with town attorney support, aim to collect delinquent taxes rather than target personal property, and should not be viewed as partisan. A copy of the resolution is offered for publication.
O D Stephens post commander of the American Legion says the Baby Golf Links will open Sunday October 25. He reports preparations are underway and the event is being organized by local Legion members.
Mrs Edith Edeburn Keller reports complete sinus cure and plans to resume editorial duties Monday after a year long ailment. She gained eleven pounds and received letters of cheer from Mount Dora friends. Mr Keller will drive her back from Columbia after the 24th. The column recounts winter visitor statements from 1929 to 1931 highlighting Mount Dora’s hills lakes and hospitality.
Knights of Pythias and families enjoyed a social hour at the Community Building. About 150 attended enjoyed a chicken pilau supper prepared by J. R. Williamson Frank Drake and Frank Harding with Pythian Sisters assistance. The event aimed to strengthen bonds and recruit non members.
Mr and Mrs William P Bennett and daughter formerly of Boston have bought a home in Sylvan Shores and will make Mount Dora their permanent residence. Real estate activity is rising with newcomers arriving weekly and more families expected before the season peaks.
Saturday night and Sunday a noticeable accumulation of rubbish appeared around Fifth and Donnelly due to careless disposal. Overnight street parking blocks sweepers, violates city ordinance, and remains unenforced as cars compound cleanup efforts.
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