Wise Boat Works to Expand on Lake Dora
Miss Adelaide Wise announced plans to add a two story extension over Lake Dora extending twenty feet and widening ten feet to serve as boating headquarters. The expansion reflects rising orders from sportsmen across Lake County and inland towns as two cabin cruisers and multiple boats are under construction or near completion.
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Wise Boat Works
Lake Dora
Adelaide Wise
Wise Boat
Wise
Lake County
Wise Works
Kinner
Apopka
Bert Strider Returns From Northern Trip
Bert Strider of Cooper Pinkerton Strider Inc returned from a combined business and leisure journey to New York Washington and Detroit. He spoke at a Kiwanis luncheon in Washington praising Florida and met with Detroit business leaders who plan investments in Florida this year. He attended the New York State Fair in Syracuse and enjoyed race track events as a keen racing fan.
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Bert Strider
Cooper-Pinkerton-Strider, Inc
New York
Washington
Detroit
Florida
Local Chamber Prepares New Mount Dora Publicity Booklet
Secretary John Gordon of the Chamber of Commerce outlines a six page illustrated publicity booklet for northern distribution. It will print 50 000 copies and be sent only to Mount Dora residents who will distribute to friends. The piece emphasizes Mount Dora’s friendly spirit toward newcomers and avoids flashy design.
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John Gordon
Car Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora
Gorn
Theopy
Mountain City Promoter Returns From Ohio Visit
Spence C Krigbaum advertising manager for Sylvan Shores Mount Dora reports a month trip by car with Mrs Krigbaum and two children. He cites growing northern interest in Florida and predicts thousands of winter newcomers with earlier returns by regular residents. He says north folks misconception of Florida’s hills fades after his ad attempts and emphasizes Mount Dora’s hills and lakes as a marketing appeal.
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Spence C. Krigbaum
Sylvan Shores
Points
Ohio
North Hills
Florida
1926 Tax Levy To the 20 Mills
A cheering group of Apopka fans arrived in Mount Dora and paraded a crape bound casket at Donnelly and Fifth, then carried it to the Mount Dora Pharmacy for public reflection on the lost baseball season of 1926.
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Apopka
Mount Dora
Donnelly and
Fifth
Mount Dora Welcomes Winter Tourists With Enthusiastic Greeting
Mount Dora reports daily arrivals of winter residents escaping cold northern weather. While exact counts aren’t stated, long-standing welcomes and greetings reflect pride in the season. Local organizations have drafted elaborate entertainment plans for visitors this year.
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Mount Dora
Safety signs to protect autoists in Mount Dora
Mount Dora Town Council agreed to erect caution signs at dangerous valley gutter locations after recent injuries to passing motorists. The Monday night vote aims to prevent further accidents and possibly avert a lawsuit, noting fairs can educate as well as entertain.
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Mount Dora
Mount Dora Bank & Trust Co Celebrates Anniversary
The Mount Dora Bank and Trust Co marks its first anniversary on September 12 in Lake County. Cashier J M Young reports a year of rapid growth and strong public trust, noting the bank’s rise from a small Donnelly Street storefront to a leading local financial institution.
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Mount Dora Bank and Trust Co
J. M. Young
Lake County
Donnelly Street
J. M
Joe” Young
J. M. McCown
Golden Triangle Boosters Plan Public Meeting On Road Issues
The bi monthly gathering of the Golden Triangle Boosters Club is set for tomorrow night at the Biltavera Hotel in Tavares. The event invites county officials civic groups and residents to discuss the road situation with Vice President O O Hamilton presiding. Reports from E E Truskett electric light chair and L R Heim telephone chair will be presented.
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Golden Triangle Boosters’ Club
Biltavera
Tavares
O. O. Hamilton
E. E. Truskett
Electric Light
L R. Heim
Telephone
Henry L Wiley Venerated Mount Dora Resident Clinches Hotel Future
Henry L. Wiley, a Mount Dora fixture and Grand View Hotel owner, takes active part in community affairs. He plans extensive property improvements and will lease the hotel and dining room to reliable tenants for the coming season.
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Henry L. Wiley
Mount Dora
Rock of Gibraltar
Mgr. Wiley
Wiley
Grand View Hotel
Mount Dora Council Maintains 20 Mill Tax Levy for 1926
The Mount Dora City Council on Monday kept the 1926 millage at 20 mills, no tax increase. Funds from selling remaining electric light bonds will extend and repair lines, with no new levy for electric light.
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Mount Dora
Electric Light
Spplevesevs
Mivdibiccion
Dee Mes
Mills Publicity
Mills General
Florida Inland Water Ways Proposal Stirs State Interest
Letters and suggestions form a push for a Florida canal network linking Lake County towns to the St Johns and Enter prise area. A winter resident donor offers support and proposes a Lake County meeting to plan a Mount Dora to Wekiva canal uniting Apopka Harris Griffin Eustis and Dora with regional cities. A Central Florida Transportation Corporation idea would connect with the Clyde Line or run Leesburg to Jacksonville with landings at all interested towns. The note cites low water freight advantages to New York and other markets.
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Florida
Navigation District Commission
Canal Fund
Lake County
Mount Dora
Wekiva
St. Johns Rivers
Enterprise Junction
Apopka
Harris
Griffin
Eustis
Dora
Central Florida Transportation Corporation
Clyde
St. Johns
Leesburg
Jacksonville
New York City
Ord
DeLand
Dr Seem Optimistic For Florida's Future
Dr Seem returns from six weeks in New York City and notes bankers, business people, and editors now seek facts about Florida. He says the attitude has shifted toward needing solid information and finds many potential home-makers visiting Mount Dora. Mount Dora gains attention as a desirable home place.
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Dr. Seem
New York City
Florida
Mount Dora
Pick-Up Grocery Expands with Lady Lake Store
G. W. Coffin proprietor of Pick-Up Grocery opens a new Lady Lake store as part of a growing chain. He reports strong business in Mount Dora and Lady Lake, noting Mount Dora’s first cash and carry store and the self service concept lowers overhead to deliver greater value per dollar.
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G. W. Coffin
Palatial Sylvan Shores Home Nearing Completion
Progressing rapidly the new residence of J. G. Ray at Sylvan Shores nears completion under his supervision. The palatial house is described as a model of beauty built with the best materials and skilled labor. It will be occupied by Mr. Ray and his family.
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J. G. Ray
Sylvan Shores
Mr. Ray
Mount Dora Schools Reopen With Largest Enrollment
Mount Dora public schools opened Monday to the largest enrollment in the town’s history, with faculty listed by Prof. D D Roseborough. The district expects enrollment around the 800 mark as new pupils register, and plans for music, bands, athletic training, and other features are under development.
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Mount Dora
D.D. Roseborough
Cieal
Roseborough
Seaso
Club W
Mount Dor
Roseboroug
Betty West
Mable Barger
Bland Eason
Marie Keilinson
Mild Ringo
Laura O' Clane
Merris_ens
Rosemary Ringo
Resiea l Ucation
Helena Greenman
Desmnd Brooks
Evelyn Brooks
Nana Taylor
Affa
H.E, Jr
Lake View Hospital Opens In Mount Dora
A new Lake View Hospital on the Mount Dora Eustis road, overlooking Lake Gertrude, opens to serve Golden Triangle residents. Nurse Julia Tanton, a graduate with years of experience, leads the facility with fully equipped operating rooms and wards for women. the $18,000 project aims to provide clean, sanitary care and welcomes use by all physicians.
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Mount Dora
Golden Triangle
Julia Tanton
Lake View Hospital
Mount Dora-Eustis Road
Lake Gertrude
Clinic for First Graders Conducted by P T A
The P T A held a clinic for registration and examination of children entering 1st grade this fall. Twelve 1st graders and two 4th graders attended with Dr Callahan Miss Henson R N Mrs O W Sadler and several others assisting to make it a successful event.
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Callahan
Henson
R. N
O W. Sadler
Clark
Tuttle
Roderick
Rosenborough
Go Ae
Road bid call for Leesburg to Tavares federal aid project
The State Road Department calls bids to grade and finish the Leesburg Tavares Federal Road final link. Awards on September 23 in Tallahassee. Work at Leesburg end and delays at a railroad right of way affect progress. figures note 850 traffic fatalities in New York over six months.
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Leesburg-Tavares Federal Road
Tyhassee
Tavares
Lessburg
Mount Dora Remai
Mickle
Futur
New York
U.S.A
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