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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1932
Page
1
All county schools will open on the second Monday in September, fixed as a permanent date. About ten teachers have returned, with an expected enrollment of around two hundred pupils. The Attendance Officer is re employed to ensure regular attendance, and new free basal textbooks from first to sixth grade will be provided by the state, with supplementary materials to be purchased locally.
Town Council adopted the 1932 33 budget at a regular meeting in Mount Dora. The total millage rises to 14 mills from 12, reflecting debt service increases from 19,650 to 26,700 dollars. The council authorized foreclosure suits on delinquent taxes up to 1929.
Mount Dora will gain a new white way lighting system from the entrance to Sylvan Shores with bases standards and equipment donated by L. R. Heim. The offer was accepted by the council and work will start at once to have lights ready when the highway opens.
The last card party to benefit the Employment Fund is at the Grand View Hotel this Friday at 2 30 pm sponsored by Mrs Zell. Proceeds support the Citizens Employment Commission for unemployment relief with a small admission and social afternoon. This is the final event before Park beautification fund drives begin. Baseball today at 3 30 pm.
The Mount Dora Pharmacy reveals major upgrades designed by owner C. J. Helms. New display cases and magazine racks run down the center, with ice cream tables to the side. A wrapping counter replaces the old one, window displays improved by relocating front racks. Local craftsmen built and finished the cabinet work.
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce will host a Tuesday 6 30 PM gathering at the Community Building. Supper costs 50 cents with profits aiding equipment for the Building. The program features Roy Young and Cherry Owens, plus Kiwanis leader Harold V Condict who will speak on The Gates of Yesterday. Tickets from the chamber, Alfred Rehbaum, or Geo White.
The Indian River Tennis Club invites Mount Dora players to a Sunday tournament at Cocoa on Sept 11 starting at 9 am. Sponsored by the club, the event will seed top performers from current play in two sets of men’s doubles two boys’ doubles one girls’ doubles and eight singles matches. The Mount Dora team is expected to include five boys and three girls.
Wesley Rogan suffered severe cuts to the face neck and arm when a five gallon glass water bottle exploded during cleaning at Bill Wicker's home near Lake Franklin Park. The blast caused a deep cut to his artery and significant blood loss.
In the past week two new families settled in Mount Dora, both in Sylvan Shores. Mr F Gould Garcia, long-time Eustis resident, rented the Carr house with option to buy and will move with his wife and two children. Garcia represents American Wood Products Corp of Marion SC. Quixley Realty handled the deal. Jack Simpson of Lakes and Hills Realty reports Mr Hurlburt of Orlando renting the Stout house in Sylvan Shores and moving in with his family soon.
Mount Dora Kiwanis hosted a luncheon featuring the Orlando Kiwanis Flying Squadron. Orlando members H. V. et al Brantley Ham Arnold Mickley Cashman Radebough Dr Gaston H Edwards Roy Young and C W Rex spoke and shared enthusiasm. The event included a musical program and the Inter-Club Relations chair Rex directed. Jeff Chaffin U S Government Entomologist is the speaker today at 12 15 at the Community Building.
Girls volleyball kept on Tuesday nights at Donnelly Park court with three teams led by captains Dean Pinkston Rhoda Simpson and Laura Neville. September 6 results show Rhoda Simpson’s team won both rounds. All Mount Dora girls invited. Chamber of Commerce donated two new volleyballs. games enjoyed by participants.
A shipment of over 300 head of cattle unloaded at the railroad station by L. C. Pike for J. B. Hendry Co. of Tampa. This is the second shipment in two weeks, with 200 head previously. Cattle are to be fattened on Apopka marsh ranges and moved to various points from the local station.
A short advisory note urges women to adapt style and grooming for the warmer months, contrasting with winter routines and emphasizing climate appropriate attire and appearance.
Mount Dora beat Apopka 4 to 1 at Heim Field in the last game of the season. Apopka clinched the second half title as the teams prepared for a decisive tie game for first-half honors.
Twenty nine youth from the Epworth League of Mount Dora drove to Daytona Beach for the district convention and won the banner for largest attendance for the fifth straight time. They previously earned best attendance in the southern district. Mount Dora will host the next district meeting on Thursday October 6.
Harry Kimball expert mechanic from Washington DC opens automobile repair department in the Service Garage on Donnelly Avenue. He installs new machinery and will operate a first class shop to repair and service all makes of cars. C C Dooley continues to run the filling station at the front selling tires and accessories.
The registration book is open at the office of O. M. son and will remain until October 22 for district residents seeking convenience in registering.
The Merchants Division of the Chamber of Commerce plans another Home Traders party next Saturday night at the Donnelly avenue band stand. Mount Dora Municipal Band will perform at 8 30 with free baskets of groceries awarded to registrants. Last Saturday drew the season’s largest crowd downtown, with 146 cars parked near the stand and as many as 250 nearby.
Florida citrus fruit will bid for consumer preference this year backed by a comprehensive advertising fund announced by the Florida Citrus Growers' Clearing House Association. The plan aims to unite the Clearing House with the Florida Citrus Exchange and other marketing interests in a joint drive.
Montverde School prepares for a new year with 150 students expected from 11 states and Cuba. President H P Carpenter leads a long-tenured faculty including Dean A R Mc Causlin and Dean of Boys W D Walker as Lake County retains Chamber of Commerce funding and plans expanded outreach despite budget gaps.
Miss Louise Lane, leading soprano of the Mount Nera Girls Glee Club, awoke Monday to song birds serenading under her window to mark her forthcoming wedding. The glee club members gathered to celebrate the occasion in a quiet, early morning display.
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