Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce Supper and Meeting
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce holds its regular monthly supper and meeting in the social rooms of the Community Building, opening at 6 30 p m and concluding by 8 p m Music will be by the Golden Triangle Laundry Old Time Band led by H S Heist Speaker for the evening is Russell Kay of Tampa Florida Secretary of the Florida Press Association Kay is a renowned journalist and humorist The Mount Dora Baseball team champion of the Lake Orange league will be guests J G Kirby president will present tokens of appreciation Supper costs 50 cents proceeds aid Community Building improvements Tickets are available from Miss Laura Neville Alfred Rehbaum or Geo J White
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Golden Triangle Laundry
H. S. Heist
Golden Triangle Laundry and Dry Cleaning Company
Lake Orange
Chamber of Commerce
J. G. Kirby
Elizabeth Evans
Laura Neville
Fifth Avenue
Alfred Rehbaum
Geo. J. White
Volley Ball Night Brings Few Players to Donnelly Park
Spectators attended the weekly volleyball at Donnelly Park with fewer players than previously, as there were barely enough girls for two teams and boys filled in. The event, started by the Chamber of Commerce, invites all girls to practice on Tuesdays and boys to join on Wednesdays for more competitive games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnelly Park
Chamber of Commerce
Operatic Baritone Laite to Sing in Sanford
Whitefield Laite the renowned operatic baritone will present a program of songs in Sanford on October 28 at City Hall under the Methodist church auspices. He is visiting his brother.
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Whitefield Laite
Sanford
City Hall
Methodist Church of
That City
Laite
Merchants' Parties Attract Large City Attendance
Merchants' parties draw crowds with a Saturday 8:30 concert by the Municipal Band and grocery baskets to be given away after the show. The Chamber of Commerce box near the band stand invites attendees to join in and qualify for prizes. Last week set a record for turnout and business. Recipients of baskets included Geo Haskins P L Frye L J Crawdy S E Knox and Mrs O C Matthews. This week promoters expect even larger crowds downtown for the band, groceries, and a Democratic rally at the theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Geo. Haskins
P. L. Frye
L. J. Crawdy
S. E. Knox
O. C. Matthews
First National Bank
Boys Social Club Organized Monday
Last Monday night October 24 the P S C met for the first time at their club house. Raymond Perkins elected president with Charles Norris vice president Robert McMurray secretary and treasurer Millard Reid house manager. The club aims to provide supervised leisure activities for boys and plans to raise funds through plays and parties while accepting donations of furniture books and magazines.
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Raymond Perkins
Mr. Bishop
Charles Norris
Robert McMurray
Millard Reid
Robert Perkins
Frank Pooser
John McElvoy
Water Lily Plant Offer From Mrs Zell
Mrs Zell invites flower lovers to collect small blue water lily plants at her home on McDonald Street and ith Avenue. Call to arrange pickup.
Statement of Employment Relief and Civic Cooperation
The Mount Dora Citizens Employment Commission reports voluntary contributions supplied food and work to aid employment. The Mount Dora Park Board gave 800 dollars from its budget and the Town Council contributed 100 dollars. State Aid from Federal funds of 65 dollars helps, but needs remain for over 100 families in October.
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Mount Dora Park
Park Board
Maj
Thos. H. Cooley
Mount Dora
H. W. Andrews
W. J. Sanborn
W. L. Story
W. T. Young
Citizens Employment Commission
Honor Roll and Local Organizations List in Mount Dora
A long reader notice enumerates various local groups and individuals connected to Mount Dora. It includes churches like Christian Science and United Methodist, clubs such as Eastern Star and Yacht Club, business lists like publishing firms, the town park commission, and notable residents including Mrs Zell and multiple families. The page blends civic organizations with personal names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
Christian Science Church
Ladies Aid—Community Church
Ladies Aid
M. E. Church
Epworth League
Mount Dora Temple—Pythian Sisters
Mount Dora
Kiwanis Hear Dr. Moore on Depression and Growth
Dr S H Moore of Eustis spoke to Kiwanis last Thursday asserting that times are improving and urging gratitude. He contrasted old prices and wages with modern costs, noted rising labor prices, and said bonds, if called, harm everyone. Today the high school football team will visit Kiwanis after a 6 0 win over Utilla, with John H Neville discussing athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Moore
Eustis
Presbyterian Church
Kiwanis
North
Umatilla
John H. Neville
Neville
Rollins
Legion Auxiliary Benefit Planned for Halloween Night
The American Legion Auxiliary hosts a benefit card party on Monday evening October 31 in the Community Building social rooms. Prizes include a door prize with bridge and five hundred tables. Tickets available at Mount Dora Pharmacy or from Mrs. Geo Dahlin at City Clerk's office. all ticket buyers enter the door prize.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Mount Dora
Geo. . Dahlin
B P W Girls Visit From Mount Dora Attend Kissimmee Meet
Eight representatives from the Mount Dora B P W visited the Kissimmee district meeting and supper at the Gables Inn last Friday. Miss Theta Phay welcomed guests and Miss Maybelle Youmans spoke for the Kissimmee club. Mrs Myrtle Sitton of Iona Beach gave the principal address.
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Mount Dora B. P. W
Kissimmee
Gables Inn
Theta Phay
Maybelle’ Youmans
Mrs Shearer Addresses Mount Dora Woman's Club
Mrs Robert M Shearer vice president at large of the State Federation spoke to a large Mount Dora Woman's Club gathering and other county clubs on federation goals and the evolving role of clubs in a changing world. She urged unity, leadership, and action to harness federation power for individual and group gain. Continued on Page 5.
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Mount Dora
Robert M. Shearer
State Federation
General Federation
United States
Shearer
Grace Morrison Poole
Massachusetts
Poole
Fine Fishing at Naples Clearwater Gulf Trip
Mr and Mrs T J Gudgeon spent a strenuous day fishing at Naples on the Gulf. They returned with a catch of 81 fine Spanish mackerel shared among fortunate friends and two large red fish.
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T. J.gudgeon
Naples
Gulf
Democratic presidential electors named in party ticket
The document lists Democratic electors and statewide nominees: Group No 1 Hugh C Sparkman Group No 2 W B Lanier Group No 3 George M Dorman Group No 4 Williard W Ayres Group No 5 William Fairbanks Group No 6 Herbert William Fishler Group No 7 G T McClellan for Governor Dave Sholtz for U S Senator Duncan A Fletcher for Congressman at Large W J Sears for Comptroller J M Lee for Congress First District J Hardin Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh C. Sparkman
W. B. Lanier
George M. Dorman
Williard W. Ayres
William Fairbanks
Herbert William Fishler
G. T. McClellan
Dave Sholtz
United States
Congress
J. Hardin Peterson
Republican Presidential Electors Named for Campaign
Republican presidential electors listed include W. R. O'Neal Julia Aldrich George S. Ames Herbert I. Anderson F Ray Anderson and Miles Draper, naming the slate for the party ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. O'Neal
Julia . Aldrich
George S. Ames
Herbert I. Anderson
F, Ray Anderson
Miles Draper
Democratic Rally Tonight at Mount Dora Theatre
A Democratic Rally will be held at the Mount Dora theatre Saturday night at 7 30. Hon J W Hunter Hon R P Hamlin and Major Thomas H Cooley will be principal speakers with a string band providing music. The event aims to explain Democratic principles and invites Republican friends to attend.
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Mount Dora
Lake County
J. W. Hunter
R. P. Hamlin
Thomas H. Cooley
Major Cooley
Martin
Mount Dora Theatre
Lake County 1932 Tax Roll Shows $622443.87 Total Levy
The 1932 Lake County Tax Roll, approved by the Board of County Commissioners, totals 622 443.87 in tax levies, down 87 212.34 from 1931. County tax funds include General Revenue 21 741.48 and Road and Bridge 50 321.84 among others, reflecting a 12% reduction overall.
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Lake County
Board of County Commissioners
General Revenue Fund
General Road & Bridge Fund
Court House
Summerall Park
Astor Bridge
General County
Tennis Tournament With Sanford Today
Mount Dora players resume action with Sanford Tennis Club on Thursday October 27 at Donnelly Park court. Singles doubles and mixed doubles planned with women around 4 30pm and men in the evening under electric lights. Regulars include Billie Sadle Dorothy Hopcraft Laura Neville Ross Tremain Clayton Tremain Charles Norris and J G Ray Jr with Raymond Perkins as alternate.
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Mount Dora
Sanford
Donnelly Park Court
Billie Sadle
Dorothy Hopcraft
Laura Neville
Ross
Clayton Tremain
Charles Norris
J. G. Ray, Jr
Raymond Perkins
Donnelly Park
Mrs Elias Seccombe Struck by Vehicle in Derby
Word arrives that Mrs Elias Seccombe of Derby Connecticut is in hospital recovering from injuries after being struck by a car last Wednesday evening. She suffered a broken leg and back bruises but remains resting comfortably. She had stepped from a trolley when a car from the opposite direction hit her and dragged her about six feet. No arrests were made as officials deem the accident unavoidable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Seccombe
Derby
Conn
Mrs. Seccombe
New Florida Home For Fazende and Relatives
Mr and Mrs C J Fazende and son Hubert arrived from St Louis and stay with Mrs H A Eckholdt on Eighth avenue They are joined by Mr and Mrs J F Williams en route in their house car Both families plan Florida as their permanent home
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C. J. Fazende
Hubert
St. Louis
H. A. Eckholdt
Eighth Avenue
J. F. Williams
Fazende
Eckholdt
Florida
Register for Mount Dora City Directory
Mount Dora residents are urged to register at the Chamber of Commerce office for a new city directory. Submit name and street address to prevent omissions. the Chamber cannot be responsible for any errors if you do not register.
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Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora
Chamber
Knights of Pythias district meeting attendance record
Thirty seven members of the Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters from Mount Dora attended the district meeting in DeLand Tuesday evening. The turnout marked the record for the district and followed a recent successful meeting in Mount Dora.
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Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters
Mount Dora
DeLand
Demonstrations of Citrus Tree Tonic Planned in Tremain Grove
Demonstrations of Guthrie's Qual ity Tree Tonic will be held in the Tremain street grove, home of L A Tremain. Frank B Guthrie, the product's manufacturer, will conduct sessions Tuesday November 2 at 10 am and 2 pm. The tonic is highly recommended by prominent central Florida citrus growers.
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Guthrie
L. A. Tremain
Tremain Street
Frank B. Guthrie
Florida
Proposed State Constitutional Amendments for November Election
The sample ballot published this week in the Topic prints the amendments in full. Voters should read them carefully to understand the proposed changes, consider arguments for and against, and use their best judgment when voting on November 8.
Parkway centipede grass planting planned on Donnelly avenue
The city plans to plant centipede grass along the parkways of Donnelly avenue to enhance the street’s appearance and curb appeal. Local residents expect improved greenery and a tidier streetscape.
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Donnelly Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russell Kay
Kiwanis News
Legion Auxiliary
Mrs. Shearer
NEW City
K. P. Lodge
Weather Report
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