Injuries From Debris-Over Paved Street Faults Cause Accidents
Two traffic incidents in Mount Dora injure passengers when cars hit depressions in Clayton and Liberty streets. Mrs Dora Scott suffered a deep facial cut and back injuries after a high impact on a toppled rear seat. Mrs John Bouterse and her family were hurt similarly as t rough street gutters caused a violent throw. Authorities plan concrete paving to curb further mishaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Orlando
Clayton
Ninth Street
Kenneth Hembore
Grace Johnson
Dora Scott
Scott
John ‘Bouterse
Miami
Ohio
Wild Home Run Heavy Lake Orange League Game
Adkins of Mount Dora starred with two off the left field fence as Dora defeated Apopka in a high scoring Lake Orange League clash. The game featured twenty seven hits and four home runs, a historic effort with Adkins and Verigan among the standout batters in a dramatic Thursday contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apopka
Lake Orange
Fighting Dora
Adkins
Mount Dora
Lake County
Pike and
Verigan
Babe Ruth
Meeting of Boosters On Friday Night
Boosters Club plans a large Friday night meeting at the Grandview Hotel in Mount Dora. Invitations have been sent to many in the Golden Triangle with the aim of making it the largest gathering in club history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boosters Club
Grandview Hotel
Mount Dora
Golden Triangle
Boosters
Engagement of Princess Dorothee de Croy Reported
The New York Herald Tribune notes the engagement of Princess Dorothee de Croy to Louis Olry Lusson son of Louis Olry Lesson A Ardmore resident and Harvard Haaverford alumnus The wedding is planned at Chateau de Bellignier in northern France on August 21 The Croy family dates to the fifteenth century with Charles Rodolphe as head The bridegroom’s background includes his late father Prince Guillaume Hubert Ornest re Croy who died in 1918 The princess is 26 and has a brother and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald-Tribune
Orly Lousson
Mount Dora
Eddy Place
Lake Jem Road
Philadelphia
Dorothee de Croy
Princess de Croy
Louis C. Olry Lusson
Louis Olry Lesson
Montgomery Avenue
Ardmore
Lusson
Haaverford
France
Chauteau de Bellingnier
Princes de Croy
Charles ‘Rodolphe
Wuc' de ‘Croy
Nancy Louise Leishman
Pittsburg
Dorothee
Guillaume Hubert Ornestre ‘Croy
Look For Mail Delivery Here Soon
The Chamber of Commerce has numbered most houses and will issue remaining numbers when new stock arrives in about a week. Post Office requires house receptacles for letters and prefers in door delivery to avoid carrier–recipient disputes. Delivery starts October 1 if receptacles are installed and neighbors cooperate. Secretary urges mounting receptacles to keep Mount Dora First Class in mail service. Mr and Mrs Clyde Watts and guests over from J M for a vacation, plus updates on a California trip and Alaska visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Post Office
Simpson
Mount Dora
Reverend Elder of the Methodist Church at the Beach
The Reverend Elder of the Methodist Church is spending several days at the Beach according to local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder
The
Methodist ‘Church
James Simpson Returns Optimistic On Mount Dena Bank Outlook
James Simpson president of Mount Dena Bank and Trust Company has returned to Mount Bora after seven weeks in North Carolina and Ohio. He reports fair business conditions, notes Florida “knocking,” and predicts a brighter war economy for Florida with investors likely to settle for stable, sound opportunities. The community welcomed his return and found him in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Simpson
Mount
Mr. Simpson
Florida
Atlanta
W. D. Manley
Bankers Trust Company
Georgia
Joe Abbott
Eeeketptos
Manley
Barney Banking Company
Long
Physical exams for entering school on September 7
All children entering school this fall are to have a physical examination Tuesday September 7 from 9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 3:00. They will be registered at the same time. Bring beginners to the auditorium. Mothers are urged to take advantage of this opportunity. Mrs Trigg Tuttle
Mrs Chesley Family Travels Through Florida by Car
Mrs Chesley daughter of Colonel and Mrs Sanborn returned to Massachusetts after a stay in Mount Dora with her children Harrison and Muriel. Colonel Sanborn drove them to Sanford to board a M M steamer to Philadelphia then to visit Sequi. They covered Central Florida from Gainesville to Tampa and beyond, traveling about 3009 miles in his car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesley
Sanborn
Massachusetts
Mount ‘Dora
Harrison
Muriel Sanborn
Colonel Sanborn
Sanford
Jacksonville
M &M
Philadelphia
St. Petersburg
Tarpon Springs
Brooksville
Funeral of W. F. Moon Held Last Friday
The funeral for W. F. Moon was held Friday at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Mount Dora. The service was led by Rev. Stewart of Boetia, with Mount Dora Knights of Pythias at the grave. Pallbearers included Harding, Higginbotham, Chan, Adamsels, Heim, and others. many relatives and friends attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Moon
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mount Dora
Stewart of
Boetia
Mount. Dora
Carl Higenbeum T
Higginbotham
D. Y Chan
Amos Adamsels
Mount Dora Builders and Contractors Organize
Builders and Contractors in Mount Dora gathered last Friday to elevate local building standards and serve the community. Officers include President L C Jerne and Vice President F E Weidman with plans to join state and national associations, seek a city building inspector, and curb “snow-bird” contract abuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Plumer
L. C. Jerne
F. E. Weidman
Paul Richter Jr
LJ. Pierce
Martin F. Hockemeyer
L. J. Piece
Newspaper Men to Meet in Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach prepares for the annual gatherings of Florida Press Association South Florida Press Association and Associated Dailies of Florida on October 11 and 12. Col T E Fitzgerald of Daytona Daily News hosts a fish fry and banquet by the Chamber of Commerce, with a Clarendon hotel dance and an address by Gov John W Martin. Arthur Brisbane was invited but cannot attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daytona Beach
Col
T. E. Fitzgerald
Daytona Daily News
Chamber of Commerce
Clarendon Hotel
John W. Martin
Daytonia Beach
Newspaper
Fraternity of Florida
Florida Press Association
South’ Florida’ Press Association
Associated Dailies of
Florida
Arthur Brisbane
Hearst
Enia
Mount Florida Town Council Adjourned Meeting Actions
Adjourned council session in Mount Florida reviews street paving protests on Thirteenth Avenue from McDonald to Donnelly and a petition for Thirteenth Avenue from Alexander to Donnelly. Instructs mayor on East Sixth Avenue and Community Building plans. accepts deed for public dump ground and allocates $250 for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Florida
Counce Rooms
Lackey
James Simpson
Heim
Rehbaum
C. C. Dooley
Jaudon
J. H. Crane
Thirteenth Avenue
McDonald Street
Donnelly Street
H. D. Overhiser
J. M. Daniels
M. Cromwall
J. P. Donnelly
Alexander Street
J. D. Thyng
W. H. Marley
Rossiter Street
Fire Department
Dr. Dickson
East Sixth Avenue
Mr. Edgerton
Waltz
J. S.kimball
Lake County Chamber Meeting Sparks Free Bridge Debate
A Lake County Chamber of Commerce gathering at Tavares drew wide attendance with talk of making the Astor bridge a free crossing, amid divided views on tolls and road improvements. Judge Millard urged toll highway avoidance, while opposition from Lake County leaders persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
L. B. Douglas
Valousia County
Astor Bridge
Millard
Mount Dora
Roe
Lake County Chamber
Crow’s Bluff
Monroe
Bank of Mount Dora Ready To Open Doors
E. V. Cartledge, president, says the Bank of Mount Dora will open within a few days after signing up 97 percent of depositors. Minor details remain to be perfected, but officials expect opening within a day or two, a welcome development for Lake County residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of
Mount Dora
E. V. Cartledge
Mr. Cartledge
Lake County
Engagement of Walter Fowler Announced
The Toledo Blade reports the engagement of Walter G. Fowler of Mount Dora to Alice Marie Tiedtke of Toledo Ohio. The notice details a late summer announcement with a three column spread and a luncheon at Miss Tiedtke’s home attended by Toledo society leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G. Fowler
Mount Dora
Alice Marie
Charles Tiedtke
Toledo
Ohio
Toledo Blade
Walter Gorham
Frank G. Fowler
Mount Kisco
New York
Booster Club Reviews Plans for Cheaper Electric Service
Mr. Heim reports progress on improving telephone service and says prospects look favorable. The Booster Club is considering plans to provide better and cheaper electric service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heim
Booster Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clyde Watts
J. M
Indiana
S. Maude
Shepard
California
Alaska
Mrs. Trigg Tuttle
L. R. Heim
Hannah
Earl Hannah
Florida Sanitsium
Atlantic Coast Line
Lerne Crossing
A. Newton
Minnie Driggers
Anna Belle Driggers
Amy Newton
Earl J Nah
Anna
Stilvie Driggers
Cnro
Driggers
Earl Hann
Dora
Calihan
J. C. Spooner
Amy
Maddenk
Walter Fowler
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!