Paradise Found In Mount Dora For Homeseekers
Mount Dora lies in central Lake County near Lake Dora with 32 miles of hard surfaced streets and oak shaded parks. The city offers pure artesian well water, its own electric distribution, natural gas, yacht club, churches and schools, two 18 hole golf courses, and convenient rail access placing it within reach of both the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. Continued on page 6.
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Mount Dora
Central
Lake Dora
Seven Lakes
Ocklawaha
Jacksonville
Atlantic Ocean
Dora Canal
Orange Belt
Lake County
Yacht Club
Tegatta
Florida Gas Company
Moody- Seagraves Company
New York City
Mount Dora Seeks Five Thousand Four Hundred Seventy for Relief
Mount Dora seeks 5470.00 from the Federal relief fund to cover remaining year needs. The estimate reflects careful surveys of families in need and unemployment prospects, with about 2500.00 spent so far this year through welfare groups and public labor programs. Local organizations including King’s Daughters, American Legion, Red Cross, and Women’s Club coordinated relief to avoid duplication.
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Mount Dora
Federal
Citizens Employment Commission
King’s Daughters
American Legion and Auxiliary
Red Cross
Douglas Igon
Eustis
Miller home at Mount Plymouth destroyed by fire
A handsome residence at Mount Plymouth known as the Miller home burned last week. The unfurnished unoccupied house suffered an estimated loss over 5000 dollars. Cause is unknown. This marks the second recent Mount Plymouth fire of unknown origin.
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Mount Plymouth
Miller
Locals Open Series 9 0 From Apopka
Stevenson opened for Mount Dora in the Little World Series and pitched a shutout as Apopka pitchers struggled. Mount Dora hitters collected six hits off Mahaffey and eight off Lasater, with strong performances from McCormack and Brantley. Ray made two sensational catches as the locals rolled to a decisive game.
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Stevenson
Mount Dora
Apopka
A and P Manager Purchases Mount Dora Home
Jack Wilkinson, manager of the A and P store, has become a Mount Dora property owner by purchasing the Fred Graves house on South Clayton Street. He and his family will move in as their permanent home.
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Jack Wilkinson
Mount Dora
Fred Graves
South Clayton Street
Girl Scouts Begin Season with Bead Weaving Demonstration
The Girl Scouts held their first post summer meeting at Miss Laura Neville’s home. Attendance was down as many members moved away or attend out of town school. Miss Neville led bead loom making and planned designs for bands and emblems. Mary Elizabeth Simpson demonstrated morhelized paper for stationery and wrapping. An old game closed the club session. Next meeting is at 7 15 in the scout room.
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Laura Neville
Miss Neville
Mary Elizabeth Simpson
Kiwanis Observes Constitution Week Talk Highlights Core Facts
Kiwanis members heard Thomas H. Cooley discuss the Constitution's origin two years after the Declaration, the seven articles, the Bill of Rights and the 19th amendment. He stressed states' rights and warned against overemphasizing implied powers while noting the document's purpose to protect principles.
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Kiwanis
Thomas H. Cooley
Renee
Cooley
Merchants' Parties Draw Crowds For Weekly Gifts
The Home Traders parties hosted by the Merchants Division of the Chamber filled the Saturday registration box with several hundred names. Five baskets of groceries and two three hundred pound ice books were awarded, with recipients including Mount Dora residents Dan'l Dowd Mrs Ray Eckholdt Mrs Carrie Jones T J Storer and Mrs J F Ross of Eustis.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Mount Dora
Eustis
Dan’l Dowd
Ray Eckholdt
Carrie Jones
T. J. Storer
J. F. Ross
W. H. Perry
Je. R. Patrick
Group Citrus Meetings Set for Lake County Next Week
Beginning Wednesday September 28 a set of citrus meetings will be held in Lake County sections through the 29th and 30th. The meetings will present two year data on citrus economic work and costs and discuss plans for the coming year. Assistant economist W R Briggs of the College of Agriculture will discuss the data and distribute record books.
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Lake County
W. R. Briggs
College of Agriculture
Mount Dora Directory Registration Urged at Chamber
Residents and visitors in Mount Dora are urged to register at the Chamber of Commerce office to be included in the Mount Dora directory. The aim is to record names and residences for residents and guests, aiding identification and location while visiting.
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Knights of Pythias
Apopka
Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
B P W Resumes Its Regular Meetings
The Business and Professional Woman's club renewed meetings after summer break. The fall session opened Monday in the James Simpson building with routine business and reports. Mrs. Mary S. Allen, vice president of the State Federation, spoke on Blue Ridge District Meeting highlights and federation objectives. The club voted to donate $10.00.
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James Simpson
Mary S. Allen
State Federation
Blue Ridge
N. C
Mount Dora Showcases Winter Attractions and Tennis Action
Mount Dora boasts a recreation center in Donnelly Park with tennis, volley ball and games, a top lawn bowling court with club house, and an Athletic Field hosting baseball and football meets. The Yacht Club on Lake Dora and two 18 hole golf courses lure visitors, while a 1929 Community Building near the park offers indoor activities and events.
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Mount Dora
Donnelly Park
America
Lake Dora
Fa Ae
Lake County Country Club
Mount Plymouth
Mr and Mrs J G Kirby Attend World Series in New York
Mr and Mrs J G Kirby left Tuesday for New York City to attend the World Series between Mount Dora and Apopka and to witness the big league games and the excited audiences.
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J. G. Kirby
New York City
Mount Dora
Apopka
Lake Orange
Girls' Volleyball Games At Donnelly Park
Tuesday night girls volleyball continues at Donnelly Park with Dean Pinkston of the Chamber of Commerce urging Mount Dora business girls and non students to join. Some have dropped out due to school duties, and a few more players are needed to form regular teams.
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Donnelly Park Court
Dean Pinkston
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora
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Federal Fund
MT. Plymouth
Knights OF
Pythias
Girl Scouts
Kiwanis News
Weather Report
Florida
Ross Tremain
Charles Norris
Neville
Plymouth
Abouat
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