County Commerce Chamber Votes For Fundamentals
The Lake County chamber, after a detailed budget hearing, rejected a 6000 dollar budget for the new fiscal year and adopted a fund policy prohibiting spending on fairs and souvenirs. Opponents criticized publicity funds while supporters urged proper salaries for a secretary and assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Commerce Chamber
Cou Hn
C. W. Smith
S. H. Bowman
Alfred Rehbaum
B. F. Hargis
H. W. Sheppard
Demko
Burton
Johnson
Trimble
Gibson
Hargis
Roe
Bowman
Messrs
Burton Ashmore
Sheppard
Conger
Rehbaum
C. M. Brown
Pinkerton
Smith, Bowman
Snodgrass
Orlando
Board of Lake County Commissioners
The
Waterways Association
Lake County
Toble
A Corner On Ads
A cor ner on ads explains how chaining ads together creates sustained power. The author likens linked ads to a strong continuous chain that, when run week after week, builds greater pull and effect.
Red Cross Officials Planned Mount Dora Visit for Roll Call
Miss Annette McClaren executive secretary of Red Cross chapters will visit the Mount Dora chapter September 26 27. She and county chairman Dr. R W Dickson will tour the county to promote the 14th Annual Roll Call and disaster relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annette McClaren
Red Cross
Mount Dora
R. W. Dickson
Mount Dora Believers Discuss Saturday Entertainment Funding
The Believers in Mount Dora Division of the Chamber of Commerce met to discuss funding four weekly entertainments. Councilman Morley indicated money was to be spent locally, prompting debate over a $25 per event plan and a request to use $100 for two more entertainments. A committee was formed to meet with the mayor and council to seek permission for the half-sized allocation and to preserve Saturday night events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
George White
A. Lee French
French
Cooley
Morley
Tom Cooley
Alfred Rehbaum
al Waltz
Lackey
Johnson
Ferris
Drake
Spencer
Hackworth
Rehbaum
Waltz
Evans
Woman's Club
West
Park Commission
Chambers of Commerce
Child Bitten by Dog Near French Household
A five year old boy, son of A Lee French, was bitten on the hand by a dog owned by Harold Overhiser while playing with other children. Witnesses say the dog had been unsafe around kids before. Overhiser allowed it to be killed by a city officer. The child's hand was treated and shows no current trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lee French
Harold Overhiser
Avon Park Speaker At Kiwanis Today
C R Nickols director of the Avon Park Band will be guest of honor at the Mount Dora Kiwanis luncheon at Villa Dora hotel. He will speak on music in youths lives and suggest forming a local young people band. Rev Blackford discussed the small community Social Problem and urged welfare efforts. Boy Scout charter renewal prompted the club to sponsor the program again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.R. Nickols
Avon Park
Mount Dora
Blackford
Social Service Department
South Florida
Episcopal Church
Welfare Society
R. W. Dickson
Mount Dora Scouts
Mount Dora Kiwanis Club
Dr. Dickson
Boy Scout Committee
James Simpson
Dan Bishop
Thomas Cooley
George White
Mount Dora and Eustis Meet for Old timers Game
Mount Dora faces Eustis this afternoon at 3 30 in Mount Dora in an Old Timers game. Proceeds fund a market purchase in memory of C D Scott known as Scotty. Mount Dora players include Dr Helms Ed Stokes Tom Cooley Wallace Pike and Les Verigan. Last Thursday Mount Dora beat Umatilla 6 0 with Homer allowing two hits.
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Mount Dora
Eustis
C. D. Scott
Watermelon Grown From Sown Seeds Impresses Editor
A 37 pound watermelon grown by A. J. Miles from seeds tossed in spring delighted the editor and family Monday. The vine also bears other fine melons on the same plant and the fruit’s meat was tender and flavorful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Miles
Last Saturday Street Dance Crowds Delight Community
A large crowd gathered for the Saturday night street dance in the town, weather barely dampening spirits. Winners included Joe Swift and Rhoda Simpson for best dancing, Emmet Talley and Clara Belle Wise for best dressed, Pete White and Marie Slack for best waltzing, J. G. Kirby and spouse for oldest couple, with additional prizes to Mrs. W. A. Carter and Carl Hyman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina Aces
Joe Swift
Rhoda Simpson
Tangerine
Emmet Talley
Tavares
Clara Belle Wise
Eustis
Lake View
Coleman's Bakery
W. A. Carter
Sidel’s
Carl Hyman
Morris
Lake County 4-H Club Boys Forecast Record Enrollment
The 4-H program expects about 200 boys ages 10 to 19 in Lake County for fall 1930 and spring 1931, the largest 4-H enrollment ever. The December poultry show will close the 1929 1930 contests, with top poultry club members aiming for the state judging team and a trip to major shows if they win. County Agent Hiatt seeks to train a winning Lake County team and the Agricultural Department will publish 4-H notes monthly to inform residents.
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Lake County
Poultry Club
DeLand
Madison Square Garden
Chicago
Agricultural Department of
Stereopticon Lecture at Methodist Church
The pastor will present a Stereopticon Lecture at 7 30 Sunday evening entitled Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread. Images show producers of food and methods of farming including berries lettuce celery grapes and meats and fish. The program ends with a hymn If on a Quiet Sea. Admission is free and all are invited.
Council Turns Thumbs Down on Further Appropriations
The Town Council held a called session to reconsider a $100 grant for four more Saturday night entertainments in Mount Dora. After a heated discussion with Chamber of Commerce Believers representatives and local leaders, a substitute proposal to fund four more events at $50 each was rejected by all but one member, ending with no appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Chamber of Commerce
Curbstone
Doctor Spencer
Mr. Rehbaum
Dr. Spencer
Rehbaum
Evans
Wingler
Mr. French
Mr. Drake
Kiwanis
Drake
Morley
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W. B. Gibson
New York Automobile Club
Chas. Demko
Pres. Brown
Yancey
Volusia County
Astorbridge
Harber
Clermont
J. R. Ashmore
Paul. T. Harber
Vera Carr
Altoona
Umatilla
O. W. Smith
Astatula
Groveland
Iliff Conger
Alfred Re
Counci
Boy Scout Aid
Council
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