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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1941
Page
8
A long list details Mount Dora’s commerce including saw mills citrus packing plants dry cleaning stations filling stations dairies real estate firms insurance agencies a printing establishment and various professional services. The text emphasizes local investment and modern service ready for citizens and visitors.
The Grand View Hotel sits on a high overlook of Lake Dora with park views and porches for sunset scenes. It operates on the American plan offering modern conveniences and a central Mount Dora location with a Grill on site.
The Sylvan Shores Hotel on U S Highway 441 boasts recent renovations and modern amenities, including a coffee shop under hotel management. The Sim Hotel on Fifth Avenue offers fire-proof construction, European plan, a top restaurant, and full services. The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce provides rate information.
Strickland scored twice for Apopka and Donald French added a standout run as Apopka built a 13 point halftime lead and pulled away in the second half. Junior Waters accounted for an extra point and a 62 yard sensational score before the final whistle.
Eustis B defeats Mount Dora 13 to 6 after a two touchdown game in the second half. Mosteller connected with Goodman for a 15 yard TD and a late 35 yard score was nullified by an offside. Brainard added a 53 yard end around and Steinercher powered in for a late score as Eustis held on for the win.
Lake County Baptist Association met at First Baptist Church in Umatilla with morning afternoon and night sessions. Rev Floyd Montgomery led devotion at 9 45 and Rev Carl Howell preached the doctrinal sermon at 10 45. A social hour and lunch followed the 11 30 adjournment. About 500000 active tuberculosis cases were noted in the United States.
Dr. Heber D. Ketcham and Mrs. Minna E. Hian left Mount Dora in May for New York City where Dr. Ketcham's daughter is engaged in research work. They attended graduation anniversaries on June 7 and visited Rochester and Fayberry then toured the White Mountains and Contoocook before returning to Mount Dora last Friday.
Seven Mount Dora P T A members attended the County Council supper and meeting in Umatilla Monday evening as rain kept others away. Despite a smaller turnout, the gathering proved interesting and profitable.
Mr J E Green 69 died October 18 at his daughter s home after a lingering illness. Survived by three daughters four sons seven grandchildren one great grandchild three brothers four sisters in Georgia. Born Cartersville Ga he moved to Mount Dora sixteen years ago and worked as road and bridge foreman for Lake County. Funeral at Baptist Church Sunday 3 30 p m with burial Forest Cemetery by Masonic Lodge. Pallbearers listed. Poem from the children accompanies the notice.
Mr John Partridge 77 died at Lake County Medical Center after a heat attack in his Simp son Hotel room He was in ill health since an automobile accident in Mount Dora two and a half years ago Funeral services were held at Rehbaum Funeral Parlor Mount Dora Rev Kenneth G Rogers officiating The body was cremated and ashes sent to Ansonia Conn He was born in England came to Ansonia 46 years ago He was a member of Ansonia Methodist Church and attended Mount Dora Methodist Church He was affectionately called Uncle John by many in Mount Dora Friends included Mrs Frank Sarver who was his Sunday School teacher in Ansonia and remained a friend Mr William Chisholm and Mr Charles Freeman arrived to arrange final details in Mount Dora They were guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Sarver of Fifth Avenue They left for the north.
Richard P. O'Conner 68 of Orlando died Sunday at 9 30 p m in an Orlando hospital after a stroke at 1 p m He was longtime Bell Telephone Co employee who retired and moved to Florida from Park Ridge Illinois He lived there with his family and was known in the community
A Mount Dora resident dies leaving a widow Mrs. Gertrude OConner a daughter Mrs. Eleanor Jones and a grandson Richard Jones. Funeral services were held at 2 p m Wednesday at Cary Hand Chapel Orlando with Rev Dean Melville Johnson officiating. Interment followed at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery.
Eugene S. Matthews senior member of the Florida Railroad Commission says he will seek another term, running in group one on the May ballot. Matthews previously served in the Florida Legislature and was Speaker of the House in 1907.
Major Edward T. Keenan, renowned soil analyst, completed his annual inspection of thousands of acres of citrus groves and stated Florida should produce a higher quality fruit this year, particularly in keeping qualities, than in several prior years.
Notice under fictitious name law states Lloyd Johnson and Joe Wiggins will register The Blue Moon as a business in Mount Dora Lake County Florida following publication proof. The entity operates on Grandview Street East Town in Mount Dora and is dated October 18 1941.
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