Tropical storms misperceived as Florida events
Florida residents are urged to reassess headlines about tropical storms that seem to target the state. Meteorologist Richard W. Gray notes Florida’s actual risk is lower than common belief, with only about one in twenty storms hitting the state and many storms passing without landfall.
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Atlantic
Gulf
Texas
Maine
Thema
Carribean
Florida
United States
Gulf Coast
Louisiana
Alabama
Carrbbean
Bureau
South Atlantic
Gulf States
Gray
Weather Bureau
Mount Dora Beautification and Recreation FERA Projects
A 55 worker Mount Dora crew, all local men, expands Lakeside Park with standard size lawn bowling courts a new tennis court a rebuilt old court and a croquet court. A new shuffleboard court rises in Donnelly Park. Gilbert Park and Highland Avenue parkways receive cleanup to boost the town’s southern entrance.
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Mount Dora
Lakeside Park
Joe Detten
Chaof
Donnelly Park
Gilbert Park
Highland Avenue
Mount Dora publicity campaign invites new subscribers
The Chamber of Commerce and the Topic expand a monthly complimentary subscription drive for Central Florida. August and September lists target 2000 readers, with October to follow. Residents and the Florida exhibit at Chicago’s Century of Progress supply names. aims include bringing winter visitors or new residents to Mount Dora.
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Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora
Florida
Century of Progress
Chicago
Central
Mount Dora Baseball Player Fractures Finger in Game
Calhoun Michael of Mount Dora sustains a serious finger injury in a Sunday baseball game when a fly ball strikes the tip of his right little finger. The fracture is in two places with flesh stripped from the bone, possibly requiring amputation at the first joint. Michael, a strong pitcher and hitter, will miss the rest of the season. He had hoped to join the Little World Series as Mount Dora, winner of the Lake Orange League’s first half, contends for the league title against the second-half winner.
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Calhoun Michael
Mount Dora
Michael
Lake Orange
Opening of Orange Blossom Trail Aids Central Florida Travel
Labor Day opening drew over 3000 at Silver Springs for the Orange Blossom Trail Association meeting and inaugural trail event. Orlando official W R Smith and A C Slaughter led talks on promoting travel while Mount Dora joined as a member. Afternoon swimming contests featured Mount Dora entrants with Robert Quixley winning the 50 yard breaststroke.
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Silver Springs
Orange Blossom Trail Association
Lake City
Lake Placid
W. R. Smith
Orlando
Dave Shultz
A. C. Slaughter
A. J. Rountree
Gainesville
F. E. Owen
Eustis
Lake County
Gaston Edwards
George E. Sebring
Sebring
W. B. Crawford
Mach. Grady
High Springs
Central
Florida
Mount Dora
S. S. Sadler
Mount Doral
E. A. Redditt
Beau McElvey
Robert Quixley
Ted Wingler
Quixley
Ray and Davidson
Judges in Hillsboro Fox Hunters Trials in Tampa
Messrs. Frank Drake of Mount Dora and E H Wilkerson of Eustis judged Hillsboro County Fox Hunters Association field trials in Tampa last week. The association has about one hundred members with fifty dogs entered. the pair have served as judges since the group formed five years ago.
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Messrs
Frank Drake
Mount Dora
E. H. Wilkerson
Eustis
Tampa
Hillsboro County
Fox Hunters Association
Hillsboro County Association
Messrs. Drake and
Wilkerson
PTA Story Hour Ends For Summer As School Opens
The story hour for children will meet Saturday from 9 to 10 AM sponsored by the Parent Teacher Association and likely end for the summer when school opens next Monday. Mrs. George Malone has supervised the program through the season.
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Parent- Teacher Association
George Malone
Leesburg Mount Dora Kiwanis Inter-Club Event Recap
Leesburg and Mount Dora Kiwanis clubs held an inter-club meeting with Quixley presiding and Rev. Blackford giving a blessing. The gathering featured contests won by Mount Dora teams and a gift-prize incident.
Echo Meeting at Congregational Church Next Sunday
Next Sunday evening September 9 there will be an echo meeting at the Congregational church connected to the Christian Endeavor Convention. Reports from Tampa where the convention was held will be given by the attending young people and special music will include convention songs by the Young People's Choir. The service opens at 7 30 and all are invited.
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Congregational Church
Christian Endeavor
Tampa
Last Call for Citrus Whitefly Fungus Developed by State Expert
Dr. E. W. Berger of the State Plant Board announces final availability of cultures of red as chersonia to aid in controlling citrus whiteflies. He notes ongoing support and distribution through the board to assist growers this season.
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E. W. Berger
State Plant Board
Lake County Federal Savings & Loan Assn Organized
At a Wednesday night meeting in Tavares the Lake County Federal Savings & Loan Association was organized with by laws adopted and a board of directors elected. Most members are residents of Mount Dora and Tavares. charter received recently and business to begin soon. Directors: J. J. West A. J. Waltz Fletcher Crane of Mount Dora. F. L. Pierce W. J. Rogers F. H. Gillespie J. M. Gillespie R. C. Peeples A. C. Stubbs of Tavares.
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Tavares
Lake County
W. J. Rogers
F. H. Gillespie
J. M. Gillespie
R. C. Peeples
A. C. Stubbs
Stipelia carrion cactus and other window blooms on show
The window exhibit showcases Stipelia, a carrion cactus with a strong scent that attracts insects. Mrs. Ruth C. Smith and Mrs. Zell each own specimens. Suwannee county grafts a note with Mr. S. C. Peacock bringing back scuppernong grapes after a twenty five year visit. Gloriosa climbing lily decorates local spots, highlighted at the Chamber of Commerce and offices.
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Ruth C. Smith
Zell
Chamber of Commerce
Bank
J. J. West
Mount Dora Public School Opens 1934 35 Session
The Mount Dora Public School begins the 1934 35 session on Monday September 10 at 9 am The public is invited to the Assembly program in the auditorium Delinquent examinations will be given at 10 am Students requiring same notice The principal will be in his office Friday and Saturday September 7 and 8 to confer with pupils and patrons D D Roseborough Principal
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Mount Dora
D. D. Roseborough
Louie Bryant Homesick on First Trip North
Louie Bryant known as a popular local figure at the O. K. Barber Shop traveled north with the Page Laughlin household this summer. He confessed extreme homesickness, saying no one will ever get him to return to Mount Dora.
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Louie Bryant
Shine
O. K
Page Laughlin
Jack Simpson
Louie
Mount Dora
Warning on killing venomous snakes by severing and burying heads
The U S Department of Agriculture warns that after killing a venomous snake one should cut off the head and bury it immediately. Poison from fangs can be carried by flies or other insects and injected into people or animals, causing serious injuries.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Mount Dora Extends Welcome to Tourist Friends
Mount Dora invites visitors with a glowing portrait of its lakes hills and climate while stressing that local groups need clothing for about fifteen area children aged 6 to 15. The Kiwanis Underprivileged Child Committee asks for outgrown garments to be left at the First National Bank for distribution.
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Mount Dora
Kiwanis
First National Bank
Eastern Star School of Instruction in Leesburg
Mrs. Nancye Richard the Worthy Grand Matron of Florida will lead a School of Instruction at the Masonic Temple Leesburg Friday September 7 at 10:00 AM All Eastern Star members are invited and urged to attend Local officers J M Smith Edith Coleman Josephine French Ruth Turrentine will attend representing the chapter Additional officers and members are urged to join.
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Nancye Richard
Grand Chapter
Florida Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Leesburg
Order
J. M. Smith
Edith Coleman
Josephine French
Ruth Turrentine
School Lunch Room to Be Led by Mrs Merrick
The school lunch room this year will be in charge of Mrs. Hope Merrick. Wholesome articles will be served cafeteria style at very reasonable prices. She states the service is open to anyone who wishes to stop in and be served, not just pupils and teachers.
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Hope Merrick
Kindergarten Plans Announced by Local School
Miss Jean Blanchard will conduct the kindergarten this year in place of Mrs. Hope Merrick who will manage the lunch room at the public school. Classes remain at Mrs. Merrick’s home at the foot of Fourth avenue with children called for and picked up as before. Miss Blanchard already has a good number of pupils enrolled.
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Jean Blanchard
Hope Merrick
No City Should Sleep On Its Laurels Fast Race Ahead
A civic exhortation warns that no city should pause for a neighbor to catch up. If cities lag they risk falling behind and ending up in the rear of the march toward progress and prominence.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
FERA
Mount Dora Public Library
City
Kiwanis News
Leesburg Kiwanis
Mount Dora Club
Blackford
Dr. Dickson
George Keller
Miller Wells
George White
Thomas H. Cooley
E. C. Huey
O. R. Skiles
Comittee
Sam Sadler
David Simpson, Jr
al Rehbaum
Tom Cooley
Fletcher Crane
Dr. Miller Wells
L. C. Smith
E. M. Wentworth
George J. White
J.C. Urquhart
Mr. Urquhart
Song Service
C.E. Echo
Weather Report
Lake Dora
Lake
Eastern Star
Mount Dora City Hall
Ron
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