Kiwanis to Host District Governor-Elect Bowman Today
Mount Dora Kiwanis Club welcomes District Governor-Elect Stuart H. Bowman of Central Florida, first club appearance since his Orlando convention honor. President Smith urges all members to attend the luncheon to greet the new lieutenant governor.
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Gover
Central Florida
Stuart H. Bowman
Cler
Leesburg
Eustis
Tavares
Dora
Sanford
Titusville
Cocoa
Orlando
Kissimee
Inverness
Brooksville
Bowman
Kiwanis
Mount Dora
Smith
H. C. Brown
Clermont
Lake County
Brown
Kiwanis Club
Lake
Galilee
Palestine
Jordan
A Corner On Ads Merchants Ready to Promote Goods
Merchants prepared to offer good products in adequate stocks at fair prices and extend modern conveniences of credit must tell their world about it repeatedly. The piece argues that ongoing, friendly communication with potential buyers is essential to keep trade flowing throughout the year.
Former Resident David Fearon Dies in Oneida Area
David C. Fearon, lifelong Madison County resident and pioneer orchardist, died at his Pratts Hollow home Thursday. Funeral at Morrisville Methodist Church Sunday at 1 PM, Rev. Paul Feen officiating. Interment in Stockbridge Rural Cemetery with Charles F. Love Funeral Home handling. He lived winters in Mount Dora Florida, survived by three nephews and six nieces. cousins include Henry D. Fearon and State Senator George R. Fearon. Fearon Brothers Caine helped build local fruit industry.
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C. Oe
Eaton
Pratts Hollow
Paul F.een
Morrisville
Mount Dora
Madison County
Florida
Frederick M. Fearon
Fearon Brothers Caine
Fearon Brothers
Enal
Sarena
Iim
Henry D. Fearon
Oneida Valley Bank
Mr. Fearon
George R. Fearon
Syracuse
George and
Frederick Fearon
Pratts Tollow
Louis Fearon
Sherburne
James Bartle
This City
Arthur W. Franklyn
Pittsburg
John M. Kingsbury
Sherrill
Gaylord Walters
Watertown
Herbert Allen
New York City
Virginia Fearon
Fiddlers Contest Charms Mount Dora Audience
The Mount Dora theatre hosted a lively Fiddlers Contest drawing crowds from Sanford and Orlando. Judges included Harry Wise, Perkins, and Roe. Doc Scott of Orlando won first prize, Jim Boyd took second, with the Williams brothers earning applause. The event was billed as entertaining and the series will feature more prizes and a Buck and Wing dance contest.
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Mount Dora Theatre
Sanford
Orlando
Harry Wise
Perkins
Mr. Roe
Doc Scott
Jim Boyd
Williams Brothers
Federal highway paved from Pompano to Fort Lauderdale
Pompano-Pompagno theatre will install new equipment.
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Pompano
Fort Lauderdale
Pompano—Pompagno Theatre
Unclear Fragment on Sea of Galilee and Dead Sea Trade
Fragment discusses the Sea of Galilee receiving fresh water from rivers and enriching shore fertility. It notes the Dead Sea receives the Jordan’s supply but has no outlet and is described with a critical attribution. The excerpt ends abruptly with an incomplete remark about the Dead Sea’s supposed fate.
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Sea of Galilee
Dead Sea
Jordan
Mount Dora Florida Promises Healthful Winter Retreat
Central Florida highlights Mount Dora as a pristine winter destination. The Lake Region features one thousand four hundred clear water lakes, a mild dry climate, and no malaria. Access from New York City is convenient by train, car, steamship, or plane. The community offers electric streets, up-to-date telecommunications, schools, banks, hotels, and outdoor recreation. The letter promotes a wholesome jet of air, scenery, and riverside life away from vice and crowds.
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Florida
France
Lake County
Mount Dora
Great Lake
New York City
Hoa
Fishing Contest In New Smyrna
The Fourth Annual Volusia County Armistice celebration will be held in New Smyrna Florida on November 9 10 and 11 with events including a Regatta by the New Smyrna Yacht Club the Florida State Outboard Racing Association and prize purses. Monday features a fishing contest a car parade and fiddlers contest followed by a street dance. Tuesday includes a parade a memorial prayer a fish fry a Rotary luncheon and a high school football game ending with fireworks and an Armistice Day ball.
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Volusia County
New Smyrna
Florida
Legion Posts
Coronado Beach
Daytona Beach
Woman's Club
Volusia
A. J. Burrows
Fashion Show At Mount Dora Theatre Nov 6
The Frock and Frill Shoppe hosts an annual fashion show at Mount Dora theatre with daytime and evening showings. Mary Astor and Lloyd Hughes star in The Runaway Bride on screen.
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Mount Dora Theatre
Mary Astor
Lloyd Hughes
Follies of 1930 and Storm Show at Mount Dora Theatre
This week at Mount Dora Theatre features Fox Movie tone Follies of 1930 with El Brendel and a singing dancing comedy. Lupe Valez stars in The Storm, while Richard Dix appears Sunday and Monday in Shooting Straight alongside John Boles and Laura La Plante in Captain of the Guard.
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Mount Dora Theatre
Fox Movietone
el Brendel
Lupe Valez
Richard Dix
John Boles
Laura la Plante
Captain of the Guard
Mount Dora Baptist Church reports strong annual gains
The Mount Dora Baptist church shows notable progress in its annual report after Rev. Bouterse’s arrival last April. Membership rises from 130 to 175, Sunday school reorganized to SBC standards, and the Y P U Intermediates win district efficiency and attendance banners. Over 500 dollars raised for missions and benevolences. total year receipts exceed 4000 dollars. The Altoona Association meets November 6–7 with D. H. Bickers moderator.
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Mount Dora
W. Williams
Treas
J. M. McCown
Altoona
Girl Scouts of Mount Dora Invite Girls to Join
Peggy Champ, Scout Scribe, thanks helpers who fixed the Scout room door. The Mount Dora Girl Scouts plan an upcoming entertainment and invite girls aged ten to eighteen to join, aiming for a great year.
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Girl Scouts of
Mount
Dora
Peggy Champ
Winter Tourist Dies in Cleveland Home
Obituary note reports A. H. Dickey of Cleveland Ohio died October 22 after a two week illness. He headed the Dickey Grabler Company and was a longtime winter figure at Donnelly Park, with plans to travel south as usual this year. Fort Pierce project outlines a proposed 500000 terminal plant for the Fort Pierce Growers Association.
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A. H. Dickey
Cleveland
Ohio
Dickey
Dickey-Grabler Company
Donnelly Park
Fort Pierce
Fort Pierce Growers Association
Armistice Day Celebration Planned in Tavares
The Tavares American Legion plans a large Armistice Day event on November 11 featuring a Scout rally in the morning, a third annual turtle race with about 45 entries and potential $150 prize, a big football game, prize fights, and dancing. Lake County residents are invited to join in the celebration marking the end of the great war.
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Tavares American Legion
Tavares
Lake County
New Fuel Agency Established Here Mount Dora
The Super Fuel Company opens a distributing agency in Mount Dora for Philgas stoves and ranges. H. F. Vaughan of Tampa will run the local operation from the old Dixie Highway garage on Highland Avenue, serving over 400 customers and attracting new families to town.
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Super Fuel Company
Philgas
Mount Dora
Philco
H. F. Vaughan
Tampa
Dixie Highway
Highland Avenue
Temperance Day Observed At Local School
A Temperance Health and Good Citizenship program will be held at the public school auditorium Friday afternoon. The 1 15 o clock primary program features a health play How Prince Joy Was Saved with about 25 second and third grade children in the cast. First graders sing health songs and play games. At 230 the fourth grade through high school program follows with speakers including Mrs. Anna Carr Mayor W E Lackey Mr M J Bouterse Mr J H Elder Dr R W Dickson and Dr R C Conklin. Friends are invited.
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Prince Joy
Anna Carr
W. E. Lackey
J. H. Elder
R. W. Dickson
R. C. Conklin
Navy reserve hangar planned for completion in November
The proposed United States naval reserve hangar for Opa Locka is slated for completion by November 1. The Palmetto Bat Mase and Clearing House Co. operates in the Whittle building.
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Opa. Locka
United States Naval Reserve
M@ase & Clearing House Co. o
Whittle Building
Kiwanis and Chamber Plan Mount Dora Day Luncheon
Mount Dora Kiwanis Club and the Chamber of Commerce will launch a monthly joint luncheon program dubbed Chamber of Commerce Day set for November 13 at the Community Building. George White and Leroy Smith will chair. committees from both groups will coordinate to foster cooperation and mutual interests in the town.
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Mount Dora Kiwanis Club
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora Parent and Teachers Association
Urgent Plea for Fast Work by Florida Citrus Growers
A.M. Tilden and A.M. Pratt urge all growers and influentials to accelerate grove cleaning as inspections begin Monday October 27 and pressure the Clearing House to modify quarantine rules. They stress completing weekly cleanups through the month to obtain relief during cold months.
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Clearing House
Florida
Grove
Florida Citrus Growers’ Clearing House Association
A.M. Tilden
A. M. Pratt
Grand View Opening Scheduled for November 15
Signs of activity at the Grand View in Mount Dora announce the hotel will open November 15 with Mr. and Mrs. Cloves returning to operate for the coming season. Changes to staff by Mr. Cloyes include popular-priced luncheons and dinners and a special Thanksgiving menu. Reservations are invited in advance.
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Grand View
Mount Dora
Winter Park Pharmacy Luncheonette Opens Formally
A Winter Park establishment named Winter Park Pharmacy luncheonette held a formal opening event. Local officials and residents attended as the new eatery debuted its menu and services in the community.
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Winter Park
Worthington Springs Bridge Rebuild Aims to Reopen Santa Fe River Route
The Road Department advances plans to rebuild a Santa Fe River bridge at Worthington Springs, seeking to restore a key crossing and improve local connectivity. Construction timelines and funding details are under review by municipal officials.
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Worthington Springs
Road Department
Santa Fe River
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County Chamber
Oneida
David C. Fearon
Syracuse Journal
Baptist Church
Girl Scout
Scout
Boy Scouts
Spokane
Washington
Boy Scout Buglers
Lee McCrae
Pasadena
Calif
Boy Scout Guards of Honor
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