Winter Park Wins 929 Loop Championship In Cooperative Play
Winter Park claims the Lake Orange baseball pennant without a playoff and tops the standings in both halves. Eustis challenges hard in the final game while Mount Dora, Apopka, Winter Park, Winter Garden, Umatilla, and Eustis finish in order. The season spots future league plans and hints at changes for 1930, with home talent emphasized over bring-in players.
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Winter Park
lake-Orange
City of Homes
Eustis
Queen City
Dan Vaden
Mount Dora
Apopka
Fern City
Winter Garden
Umatilla
Lake Orange
Chicago
Automatic Stop Light Installed at Donnelly and Tavares
A new automatic stop light has been installed at the intersection of Donnelly Street and Tavares Road to ease traffic at a dangerous corner. The light, erected this week, flashes red and green to regulate movement and improve safety.
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Donnelly Street
Tavares Road
Eee Fey Sra
Vandals Target Cars Near Mount Plymouth Golf Course
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce appeals to Orange County authorities to halt vandalism on cars parked near Mount Plymouth golf course. A sharp instrument defaced several autos including a Johnson Hudson a Wells Hudson a Coleman Buick a Strong Chrysler and a White Nash. Golfers worry over reduced play and upcoming tournaments as officials pledge action to identify the culprits.
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Mount Dora
Miller Wells
Buick
Harold Coleman
Chrysler
Cecil Strong
Eustis
Nash
George White
First National Bank
Mount Plymouth
Florida’s Prosperity Seen By Rochester Bank President
C A Chapman president of the First National Bank of Rochester Minn says Florida has a definite foundation for prosperity and will prosper despite early bank failures in the north. He notes misdeeds by some but predicts eventual stronger growth for the state.
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Florida
C. A. Chapman
First National Bank of Rochester
North
Chapman
Mount Dora seeks permit to remove nuisance fish from three lakes
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce plans to seize and remove catfish gar mudfish turtles shad and suckers from Lakes Dora Beauclair and Carlton. The aim is to improve game fish in the lakes and all game fish caught will be returned alive under supervision of a Chamber inspector after state approval.
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Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Central Florida Exposition Returns to Orlando in February
The nineteenth annual Central Florida Exposition will open at Exposition Park Orlando on February 18 22. Raymer F. Maguire announces Karl Lehmann as secretary manager with new features including auto races midway shows grandstand acts a historical pageant fashion show nightly fireworks and extensive exhibits from federal agencies state departments and local counties and cities.
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Florida
Exposition Park
Orlando
Raymer F. Maguire
Karl Lehmann
America
Florida Fireworks Company of
U. S. Department of Agriculture
U. S. Department of Commerce
American Forestry Association
Orange County
Drainage Discussed For Everglades Action In Palm Beach
Discussion of definite action on Everglades drainage occurred in Palm Beach on September 4, with the date set by officials. The note suggests planning steps and authority guiding the drainage project. The item reflects early 20th century civic deliberations in Florida.
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Everglades
Palm Beach
Citrus Sterilization Rules Typed for Shipping Fruit
Department of Agriculture issues two sterilization options for citrus from zones one and two. Heat method would bring fruit interior to 110 F for ten hours, while refrigeration would cool to 28 F for five hours and hold at 30 F for five days. Refrigeration appears safe, heat method questioned by experienced packers. Mount Dora Citrus Growers Association praises local packing plant, capable of sterilizing 300000 to 400000 boxes per season using refrigeration, and local growers may receive preference to use this facility.
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Department OF Agriculture
Egsto Ata Ee
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Boys Test Open Boat Trip 2,500 Miles
Harry Clark and Frank Morley of Mount Dora Florida undertake a 2500 mile trip from Huron Ohio to Mount Dora in a 16 foot open outboard boat. They travel via the south shore of Lake Erie Barge Canal and Hudson River facing gales and Oneida Lake chop. They aim for Miami if buoyed by travel, with Clark at Case and Morley at University of Florida.
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Motor Boating
Harry Clark
Frank Morley
Huron
Ohio
Mount Dora
Florida
Hudson River
Oneida’ Lake
New York
Miami
Case
Harry
Clark
University of Florida
Quiet Labor Day Passes in Florida Beach Areas
Florida marked a peaceful Labor Day with the largest beach crowds of the holiday while inland cities reported solid participation in programs and parades. Officials noted strong attendance at beaches and community events, with overall calm and orderly observances.
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Florida
Murder Trial Postponed To October In Lake County Case
The murder trial of J. C. Pike over the Winter Garden Clermont road double slaying of Levi N. Allen and Angie Gillis was postponed to October 14 at defense request due to Mrs. Pike illness. Judge J. C. B. Koonce in Ta vares granted a severance. H. W. Prescott’s trial will follow Pike’s. crowds of residents observed the postponement.
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J. C. Pike
Levi N. Allen
Angie’ Gillis
Winter-Garden
Clermont Road
Tavares
J. C. B. Koonce
Pike
Koonce
Lake County
H. W. Prescott
West Orange
Allen
Prescott
Florida banks reopen as state signals improved outlook
Governor Doyle E. Carlton announces that a number of Florida banks have reopened and others are expected to resume business soon. He calls the period of bank closings ended, citing citizen confidence and cooperation as the driving force behind the new era in Florida.
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Florida
Doyle E. Carlton
Mount Dora City Council Considers Electric Power for Ice Plant
At a regular Mount Dora council session, W J Clapp of Florida Public Service sought permission to run power lines to the local ice plant, replacing a diesel engine with electric motors to reduce fumes near Lakeside Inn. The plan was sent to counsel for review. A Post Office Department request to paint Mount Dora on a roof was referred to the Finance Committee for consideration.
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W. J. Clapp
Florida Public Service Company
Donnelly Street
C. C. Moorhead
Chas. Edgerton
Lakeside Inn
Clapp
Post Office Department
Washington
Mount Dora
B. Merry
Builders Supply Company
Finance Committee
A. C. Quixley
Lake Countyprepares for large season
Lake County officials approve millage to support the Lake County Chamber of Commerce for another year. The group starts the season with substantial funds and plans a banner winter tourist season featuring bass fishing in Leesburg, a national trap shoot in Eustis, and the Mount Dora boat regatta. A railway company prepares a promotional pamphlet about the lake region for distribution in the north.
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Florida
Board of County Commissioners
Lake County
Leesburg
Eustis
Mount Dora
Socialen
Free Saturday Picture Show Draws Crowds to Mount Dora
The Believers in Mount Dora sponsored free Saturday night screenings at the Princess Theatre to boost activity in September. George J. White, president of the group, welcomed visitors and outlined the venture while local businesses decorated stores to attract celebrants.
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Mount Dora
Princess Theatre
George J. White
County Approves Publicity Mill for Chamber of Commerce
County commissioners vote four to sustain the Lake County Chamber of Commerce and grant a half mill for publicity. Several members expressed initial opposition or limits, while directors pledged support even with private subscriptions to cover carryover funds.
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Lake County
Mount Dora Public Schools Open Sept 9
Public invited to opening exercises at 9 a m on Monday September 9 in the school auditorium. Pupils report to grade rooms at 8 30 a m. D D Roseborough principal directs proceedings.
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Mount Dora
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DORA
MT. Dora
Morley and Clark
Carlton
D. D
Roseborough
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