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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1931
Page
6
Quxley Realty advertises investment chances in Mount Dora with properties on sale including Butts Block and a frame store at 2500 dollars. The notice promotes buying now for widows and widowers on the Park Board and urges consultations with A. C. Quixley Realty Co. Donnelly at 5th Ave.
In a Democratic bid, Pete Alsobrook asks friends for support in his sheriff campaign. He notes many voters may not know him and urges those who do to judge by character and service, promising to treat rich and poor alike.
The report notes a repeat jinx as the team loses the second game of the Little World Series. No players or dates clearly identifiable in the fragment, but the tone signals a continuing setback for the favored squad.
Mount Dora's team balanced the lineup with solid hits and sharp fielding while Clermont struggled at bat. Key plays included Angus making two catches and strong performances by Jeff and Kinred. The narrative shows a season finale with fan reflection and a note of relief after a tense series on Clermont field.
The opening game of the Lake County Little World Series at Helm Field ended 2–0 in Clermont’s favor. Clermont benefited from breaks and played an errorless game while Mount Dora failed to convert chances, with key plays by Hale, Cooley, and Brantley contributing to the Clermont shutout.
WeiM Bryant serves as president and secretary of the Mount Dora club system. Fraternal groups including Masons Knights of Pythias Eastern Star and Pythian Sisters are active with well furnished lodges. The American Legion post and Ladies Auxiliary share a social hall in City Hall. Boy Scouts of America troop 40 under Kiwanis sponsorship leads local youth activities. The Mount Dora Art League meets weekly for social and artistic programs. The Mount Dora Community Forum hosts winter programs bringing top artists to central Florida.
Classified page items include milk delivery service by Russell Coats in Mount Dora Florida a lease offer for seventy acres of watermelon land by Matt F Lathers Orlando and painting services J Frank and auto painting prices. Also bird and fryer sales by O C Matthews Mount Dora bed furniture sale at Fifth Ave and other listings including used furniture and peacock items.
Conklin leads the D. A. R. activities while the new Out-of-Door club awaits fuller coverage. The Girls Glee Club under Mrs. E E Truskett will provide musical and social entertainments this winter, with radio broadcasts likely to introduce them to readers. The D. A. R. emphasizes patriotism and civic involvement locally.
Federal regulations set dove hunting from November 20 to January 31 statewide, with Monroe Broward and Dade counties exempted to September 16 through November 15. County commissioners must seek State Game Commissioner approval to open seasons in those counties. Also notes rapid progress of a Florida Gas Co. gas system in Umatilla.
The receiver for Bank of Mount Dora announces an auction of assets at the Mount Dora Florida office on October 5. Prospective bidders may view the list by appointment and must submit certified checks. bids may be rejected or withdrawn as per Florida court approval.
The report notes satisfactory early grape prices but a later harvest underperformed due to late timing and weak northern demand. It also details Mount Dora city bonds, noting six outstanding issues, with park and community building bonds funded by taxes, electric light bonds with strong sinking funds, and two paying program bonds facing default risk. The council rejected a 3 mill tax increase to cover bond interest, risking foreclosures on Liens while promising to rely on hydrant and streetlight revenues.
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