Mount Dora Offered Paradise for Home Seekers
Mount Dora promotes itself as a desirable Florida location with citrus groves and waterfront access. The article highlights Lake Dora and Dora Canal for boating and fishing, the city’s artesian water, electric and gas services, new streets, churches, schools, and golf courses nearby.
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Dora
Mount Dora
Florida
Lake Dora
Ocklawaha
Jacksonville
Atlantic Ocean
Dora Canal
Orange Belt
Lake County
Yacht Club
Triangle Company
Tortose
Lake County Corn Club
Mount Plymouth
Fathers To Have Full Charge P T A Meeting Tuesday
Mount Dora parents organize a Fathers Night P T A meeting on Tuesday November 5th at 7 30 pm in the Gunarninus Building. D D Roseborough presides with J M McCown secretary W A Vincent committee chair. program publicity attendance led by Thomas Haub. hosts include C Dooley C R Javens Tracy M Kramer W M Kennedy. Officers and chairmen for 1935 36 listed. Men of Mount Dora urged to attend for a large turnout and an engaging program.
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Mount Dora
Evenue
C. Dooley
C. R. Javens
Tracy M. Kramer
W. M. Kennedy
Parent-Teacher Association
Gould Garcia
Frank Burkhart
D. D Roseborough
J. M. McCown
Harry Backus
Gla Simpson
B. Hurl
Tality
Claudiat
D. McDonald
W. L. Wood
Ecochairman
Halloween Carnival Tonight Promises Fun and Prizes
The P T A Carnival Committee hosts a Halloween event with a 7 30 pm street parade through downtown Donnelly and Fourth avenues. Prizes await costume participants, booths open at the carnival grounds, street show free, concessions 1 cent, big show for all adults and children in the Mount Dora area. Street dance at 9 30 pm invites everyone to join.
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Donnelly
Fourth Avenues
A i
Methodist Chu
Mount Dora Pharmacy
Mae West
Joe Penner
Shirley Temple
Mills Brothers
Kate Smith
Donnelly Avenue
Smith and Kirkland Open New Amoco Station in Mount Dora
Smith and Kirkland take over management of the Amoco service station at Fifth Avenue and Donnelly Street with RCA radio sales. J. M. Smith and M. C. Kirkland hold the Mount Dora and Eustis RCA franchises, while Ernest Green now runs the new station offering American Oil products Goodyear tires Exide batteries and accessories from an artfully equipped facility owned by W A Williams Jr of Tavares who holds Lake County agency for American Oil.
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Amoco
Fifth Avenue
Donnelly Street
Smith & Kirkland
RCA
Donnelly and
Ninth
M. C. Kirkland
Eustis
Messrs. Smith and
Kirkland
Mount Dora
Sale of Fourth Avenue Property to Dr Gerald Richardson
L. R. Tremain, Realtor, completed the sale of the Fourth Avenue property now housing the fish market, owned by Mrs. H. W. Fish, to Dr. Gerald Richardson. The doctor plans improvements, adjoining his office and private residence with new fireproof features.
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L. R. Tremain
Fourth Avenue
H. W. Fish
Gerald Richardson
Dr. Aeeres
F Pertins
Mount Dora Chamber Promotes Central Florida Resort City
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce invites tourist and homeseekers to consider Mount Dora as an outstanding Central Florida resort. The issue highlights winter season conveniences and urges investigation of the city described as “Midst the Lakes and Hills of Central Florida.” A booklet about Mount Dora is available on request.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Mount Dora Invites Visitors for Winter Season
The mayor extends a cordial invitation to residents and visitors to explore Mount Dora this winter. The note highlights the city as welcoming, progressive, and hospitable with a friendly citizenry.
Local Dry Cleaning Shop Changes Hands
The local dry cleaning business has been purchased by Golden Triangle Lenny and Dry Cleaners Inc. and will operate as a high class establishment. New management includes Mr R L Colbert and wife from Tampa with Mount Dora staff, promising sanitary work and prompt service with collection and delivery. The notice also mentions broader AAA sugar protections affecting many states and territories.
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Ernest Blood
The
Golden. Triangle Lenny and Dry Cleaners, Inc
Henry Heist
R. L. Colbert
Tampa
Eres
Robert McMurray
Goddard
Mount Dora
Eut
Curny
Kiwanis delegates report at Ocala convention
The Kiwanis program last Thursday featured reports from delegates to the state convention in Ocala. A C Quixley and Fletcher Crane presented highlights, aided by Lt. Governor George J White. Florida clubs added seven new groups this year, boosting statewide membership by over 200. Mount Dora led in growth and praised for privileged child work. Leesburg reported 36 attendees among four clubs represented at Ocala.
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Ocala
A.C. Quixley
Fletcher Crane
Quixley
George J. White
Central District
Kiwanis Club
Florida
Mount Dora
Pelican Vine Bloom A Curious Modican Plant On Fence
A rare bloom on Mrs. George Malone’s Fourth Avenue fence unfolds like a pipe vine with green maroon mottling. The pelican shaped flower, up to twelve inches wide, resembles a pelican perched on its bill and features an eighteen inch ratlike tail. The vine, related to Dutchman’s pipe, shows no evident fruit or seed. In other news Wm I Myers reports that better loan collections hint at an improved economic outlook.
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George Malone
Fourth Avenue
Mount Dora Leisure Attractions Draw Winter Visitors
Mount Dora showcases a recreation center in Donnelly Park with tennis, volleyball, lawn bowling and more. The Yacht Club on Lake Dora, two golf clubs nearby, and a Community Building host weekly entertainments, fishing, boating and hunts, making Mount Dora a premier winter vacation spot in Florida.
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Mount Dora
Donnelly Park
America
I. A
Lake Dora
Lake County
Florida
Lake County Chamber Plans Active Year Start
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce Board met at the Tavares chamber office to discuss plans for the coming year. Karl Lehmann was named secretary and will take full charge December 1. a countywide expression campaign invites public input via a questionnaire. The next board meeting is Monday November 4 at 4 p m in Tavares.
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Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Court House
Tavares
Harry Johnson
Karl Lehmann
Seminole County Chamber of Commerce
Lake County Chamber
Lake County
Lake County Chamber of Commerce Planning Form
A fill in form urges residents to propose county wide activities for the coming year. It asks for two priority actions, how the chamber could help their section, and personal willingness to volunteer. The completion should be mailed to Lake County Chamber of Commerce in Tavares Florida.
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Board of Directors
County Chamber of Commerce
Court House
Tavares
Florida
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Dr Brodie Sermon and Music at Community Church
Dr Brodie will speak on Who Lives In You at the 11 o clock Congregational service. Miss Alice Davis sings My Trust Is In Thee O God Frey. Organ numbers will be played by Mrs Hanscom including Pilgrim Chorus Wagner and Postlude in D Minor Ashford. Communion at 4 pm features Prelude Hymn More Love to Thee Lawrence and Vesper Hymn Vander stadt.
Girls Needed for Basket and Volley Ball Teams
All girls who wish to play basketball and volleyball are asked to report at Donnelly Park court next Tuesday evening at 7:30. The notice seeks participants for the upcoming games and practices.
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Donnelly Park
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Vanderstadt
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