Mount Dora's Winter Residents Welcomed by Local Business
Mount Dora features a robust commercial scene with manufacturers and service firms. The Florida Crate Company operates at capacity with 250 employees while Perkins Paint Co, Cooperative Citrus Culture, and Wise Boat Works contribute to a diverse local economy.
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Mount Dora
Florida Crate Company
Perkins Paint Co
Cooperative Citrus Culture Association
Wise Boat Works
Lake Dora
H. J. Wise
Apopka Aims to Defend Title in Series Showdown
Apopka leads the 1934 Little World Series two games to none as the locals seek to defend their 1933 crown. Fans pack both parks for a likely tense clash with Laurie Sheppard shining in the series having hit two homers and three singles in the opening games. The paper notes the series batting averages will be published next week.
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Apopka
Dorans
Laurie Sheppard
1934 M. D. H. Football Schedule Summary
Winter schedule outlines games for M D H in 1934 with matches at Garden on Sept 28 and lists opponents Webster Apopka Clermont Ocoee Umatilla Tavares Titusville with locations There or Here. Dates incomplete for several games.
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Garden
Webster
Apopka
Clermont
Ocoee
Umatilla
Tavares
Titusville
Uncle George Bundy Celebrates 87th Birthday in Norwood
Norwood Ohio resident Uncle George Bundy longtime winter visitor in Mount Dora was honored as special guest at the Sunshine Ph ilathea Class meeting of the Norwood Presbyterian Church. The birthday celebration is an annual event.
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George” Bundy
Norwood
Ohio
Mount Dora
Sunshine Philathea
Norwood Presbyterian Church
Mr. Bundy
Danbury Native Takes Over Orlando White Star Laundry
A. H. Heim of Danbury Connecticut and longtime St. Cloud winter resident has assumed management of the White Star Laundry on N. Terry street in Orlando. He and his wife recently moved to Orlando and are settled in. Mr Heim is a brother of L. R. Heim of Mount Dora.
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A. H. Heim
Danbury
Citrus Industry Is The Backbone Of Florida
Mount Dora lies at the heart of Florida citrus, with groves of orange tangerine and grapefruit ready for shipping. The industry drives more than 500 million dollars in investment, employs 60 000 in winter and 20 000 in summer, and includes 300 packing houses 60 canning plants six bottle factories and numerous nurseries. Mount Dora hosts a large packing house employing over a hundred and a cold storage plant plus three smaller packing houses specializing in gift boxes.
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Mount Dora
Sge
James Simpson to Open Packing Plant
James Simpson, longtime secretary of the local Citrus Exchange, has purchased the Andrews Packing Plant at Donnelly and Third avenues. He is renovating the facility with new equipment to ensure a first class operation for winter business. The plant will have a capacity of three cars daily and leverages Simpson’s thirty years in the Mount Dora citrus trade to expect a busy season.
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James .Simeoson
Min.ger
Citrus Exchange
Cking Company
G. B. Hurlburt
Andrews Packing
Donnelly
Third Avenues
Simpson
Mount Dora
Kiwanis Club Notes Guests and Plans Highlight October Events
Kiwanis meeting featured the Orlando Fly Squadron and new member Gerald B. Hurlburt welcomed from Mount Dora. Pappy Hayward’s 88th birthday toasted by Sadler. state Kiwanis delegates elected for Tampa convention. October 11 hosts Lake County clubs for University of Florida week. Constitution Week program set with Judge Victor Hutchins speaking.
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Kiwanis
Orlando
Pappy’’ Hayward
New Jersey
Sadler
Fletcher Crane
Quixley
C.C. Moorhead
Sam Sadler
Gerald B. Hurlburt
Mount Dora
Orlando Kiwanis
Mr. Hurlburt
Carpenter
FERA
Leesburg
White
Mount Dora Kiwanis
Lake County
University of Florida
Geo. J. White
Alfred Rehbaum
Perry B. James
Tampa
Mr. White
Gaston Edwards
T. K. Johnson
Florida
Brantley Burcham
Will Rogers
F. E. Boyd
Orange County
G. B. Edwards
A. P. Mickler
Thos. F.davis, Jr
W. J. Hill
Claude Wolfe
L. C. Leedy
D. S. Evans
Foster Fanning
Winter Park
James Had
C. A. Killian
Birmingham
Alabama
Victor Hutchins
United States
Mrs Neville to Speak at Missionary Sunday Service
Mrs John H Neville of Winter Park will speak at the opening service of the Methodist Sunday School Sunday at 10:00 AM. The Missionary Sunday program features her Jerusalem Conference experiences. Mrs Esther Wyatt will sing. Local Mount Dorans mourn the Neville family’s absence.
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John H. Neville
Winter Park
Methodist
Neville
Holy Land
Jerusalem
Esther Wyatt
Mount Dorans
Mount Doran Sees Big Whale Near Daytona Beach
Mr A E Bell returns from Daytona Beach with a tale of a three ton whale that spouted mud and water 30 feet high in Mequito Lagoon. Capt J Midgette steered a 25 foot craft while two men on shore watched as the whale neared the shoreline and appeared to head south like a steamboat.
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A. E. Bell
Daytona Beach
Mr. Bell
J. Midgette
Mequito Lagoo
U.S. Guard
Midgette
Bell
Ponce de Leon Inlet
East Coast Canal
Apopka Faces Mount Dora In Little World Series Game Three
Apopka and Mount Dora meet here today at 3 30 for the third game of the Little World Series. The outcome will decide the series lead and set the tone for the remaining schedule.
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Apopka
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Hotels Offer Visitors Home like Accommodations
Mount Dora features abundant first class hotels including The Lakeside Inn The Grandview The Villa Dora Hotel The Grand View Hotel and Hotel Mount Dora on Lake Dora with private parks views sun parlors and modern conveniences. The Moon Dora Hotel and numerous smaller establishments provide American and African plan options and on site dining. Rates are available from hotel managers or the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Lakeside
Grandview
Lake Dora
Villa Dora
Grand View Hotel
Don View
Cenemine
Lake Deva
Cnnection
Willy the
Anagement
Harrold House
Burton
Blue Bird
Palm
Chamber of Commerce Supper Tuesday in Mount Dora
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce hosts a September 25 supper at 6 30 P M in the Community Building. Dinner costs fifty cents and Mrs Elizabeth Evans leads the workers. Mr C C Commander of Tampa will speak on The Citrus Industry in Florida with guests from Eustis Tavares and Umatilla Golden Triangle Builders. Tickets from the Chamber or Geo White First National Bank. All civic minded citizens invited.
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Mount. Dora
Florida
Commander
Chamber of Commerce
Eustis
Tavares
Umatilla
Golden Triangle Builders
Triangle
Lake
Mount Dora
Golden Triangle
Fifth Avenue
Geo. J. White
First National Bank
Chamber
Doctor Quixley Moves Practice to New Address
Dr. C L Quixley foot specialist formerly in the Donnell Office Building has moved to 410 Alexander Street just south of Crass Kiddys Shop.
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C.L. Quixley
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Peepene
Cooley
S. Simpson
Michael
Cashwell
Christopher
Eckholdt
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J. Brantley
Cevenseses
George Bundy
James Simpson
Down Town
Weather Report
Baseball Today
Kiwanis News
Mrs. Neville
A.M
Mount Doran
Daytona Bech
Mount Dora’s
Golden Triangle Builders Meeting
DR. Quixley
Lakeside Inn
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