Three-Way Golf Tournament Set For Mount Plymouth Course
Mount Dora, Tavares and Leesburg golfers form the Mount Dora Golfer's Association plan a Thursday afternoon three-way tournament at St. Andrews course Mount Plymouth. Prizes include best net score on handicap, blind bogey and hidden hole, with a nine-hole playoff if needed. Major tournaments by the Chamber of Commerce are slated for December 27 and January 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Tavares
Leesburg
The
Chamber of Commerce
Golfer’s Association
Heim
Wakefield Preserving Co., Mount Dora Plan
Dr. George M. Fowles and Dr. Claude A. Wright of Wakefield Preserving Co. proposed establishing a local unit in Mount Dora after talks with chamber business leaders. The firm plans expansion across the Florida citrus belt producing orange juice syrup marmalade jellies using discarded fruit and best drops. A chamber prospectus will be circulated and a committee will visit the Benson Springs plant with a report due October 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Fowles
Wakefield Preserving Company
Benson Springs
Claude A. Wright
Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Wakefield Company
Florida Citrus Belt
Renu ‘of Commerce
Five prizes awarded in Mount Dora hardware fishing contest
Winners announced for the Mount Dora Hardware fishing contest held last Saturday. First prize went to J. C. Cooper for a $35 steel rod set, followed by Bud Burchett with a $25 Shakespeare reel, C. R. Ray with an $8.50 tackle box, W. H. Perry with Nos 2 Invincible silk line, and E. E. Nutter with T. J. Gudgeon for Heddon bait. Entries listed weights from 8 lb 2 oz to 11 lb 8 oz across several anglers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
T. J. Gudgeon
Clayton Tremain
George B. Pray
M. Cronwalt
Mount Dora urged to back Post Card Week drive
The State Chamber of Commerce asks Secretary Heath to urge Mount Dora residents to flood the post office with ecards during the October 16 Post Card Week. Local officials note hurricane impact and election season while promoting direct outreach to northern visitors and urging community groups to help send cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Chamber of Commerce
Heath
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora
Florida
Kiwanis Club
Fort Myers
Stapleton Named Leader of Mount Dora Cage Team
Charles Stapleton the Mount Dora semi pro basketball leader designate for the coming season as he will manage the squad under recreation director Frank Heath. He played guard last season and is noted for defense speed and accurate shooting. J M Turner handles business affairs with plans to book games against Stetson Rollins Southern Varsity Rats Orlando Duval Jewelers Lakeland and Georgia colleges.
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Charles Stapleton
Mount Dora
Lake Orange
Frank Heath
Mount Dora Park Commission
Stapleton
Mercer
J. M. Turner
sJate
Stetson
Rollins
Southern
Varsity Rats
Orlando
Duval Jewelers
Jax
Lakeland
Georgia
Florida
Better Phone Service Urged After Storm Damage
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce urges the Florida railroad commission to inspect local telephone service. A hurricane ten days prior left many homes and businesses without service and toll lines down. The commission will send a telephone engineer to assess delays and the limited availability of a trouble shooter amid rising rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
A. S. Wells
State Railroad Commission
Railroad Commission
Mount Dora
Florida Telephone Corporation
Fisherman’s Catch Grows at Coronado Beach
H. W. Willett reports returning from Coronado Beach to say fish are just beginning to arrive and large sea bass are being caught daily. His Tuesday haul totaled 82 pounds from four bass, suggesting New Smyrna is becoming a fisherman's paradise.
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H. W. Willett
Coronado Beach
G E Twitchell Dies at West Haven Home
George E. Twitchell in his seventies died at his West Haven Connecticut residence. An artist by trade, he spent twenty winters in Mount Dora and is survived by his widow and son Stanley. Funeral services were held at Hayes and Pierce Colonial Home in West Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Twitchell
West Haven
Conn
Twitchell
Connecticut
Mount Dora
Stanley Twitchell
Hayes & Pierce
P. T. A. Holds First Meeting in Mount Dora High School
Mount Dora P. T. A. invites all parents and friends to the first meeting of the year on Monday October 1 at 7 30 PM in the high school auditorium. Plans for the year will be presented and a program by high school pupils will be followed by a social hour and refreshments. Membership costs 50 cents per family. The group supports the school lunch room library athletic association and other welfare efforts.
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Mount Dora
Association
The
Athletic Association
Baldwin Cash Grocery to Mark 11th Anniversary Sale
The E. W. Baldwin Cash Grocery celebrates eleven years in Mount Dora with an anniversary sale from October 1 to 11. Founded by L. E. Herr and E. W. Baldwin, it underwent several partnerships, a 190X fire, rebuilding, and eventual sole ownership by Baldwin, shifting to cash sales in August this year.
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E. W. Baldwin
L. E. Herr
M. W. Simpson Dry Goods
Mount Dora
Herr, Baldwin & MacDonald
Mr. MacDonald
Mr. Baldwin
L. B. Shay
Tavares
Mr. Shay
County C ofc plans special meet for tax, revenue topics
Lake County Chamber of Commerce directors approve a December county wide revaluation conference to address taxation, public financing and revenue needs. The plan includes invitees from Florida, a survey of the county, and data gathering led by secretary Harber with several local officers assisting.
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Lake County
R. P. Burton
Emeralda
W. B. Gibson
Fruitland Park
B. F. Hargis
Umatilla
R. J. Trimble
Lake Jem
Jefferson Thomas
Leesburg
Brown
Harber
Chambers of Commerce
County Board of Commissioners
County School Board
County Bar Association
Clubs Asked To File Season Dates
The season date book of the Chamber opens with Secretary Heath urging societies to file their dates to avoid conflicts. Friday nights from December to March are listed by the Tourist club and October 16 has been included. Donnelly park hosts nightly recreational programs while volley ball and basketball appear on several weeknights. The Yacht Club social committee plans to register club events, with park activities not interfering with socials.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Heath
Donnelly Park
Yacht Club
Benefit Dance Planned in West Palm Beach Tonight
The Yacht Club and the American Legion sponsor a benefit dance at the club at 8:30 PM. Tickets are $1.00 at local drug stores, ladies admitted free. Music by the Mount Dora orchestra, with card tables available. Proceeds go to the storm relief effort.
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Yacht Club
The
American Legion
Mount Dora
Rehbaum Named Director on Mount Dora Chamber Board
Alfred Rehbaum was elected to the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce board to fill the vacancy created by D. C. Sherman’s resignation. Directors discussed tourist inquiries, hurricane effects on winter visitors, Post Card week mailing plans, and city cleanups aimed at a spick and span Mount Dora for the winter season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Rehbaum
Mount Dora
Florida
Dora
Spic and
Span
Chamber of. Com
Mount Dora Chamber Receives Letter From Tavares Secretary
A letter from Mere Rees, Secretary of the Tavares Chamber of Commerce, expresses appreciation for Mount Dora Chamber efforts and offers ongoing support. Rees credits Frank's cooperation and comments from a recent talk as favorable. The note emphasizes readiness to help Mount Dora as needed.
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Mount Dora
Mere Rees
Tavares Chamber of Commerce
Mercy convoy aids hurricane victims from Mount Dora
Mount Dora sent a relief convoy at 5 a m returning at 9 p m after distributing clothing and food to the hurricane area. Chief George Catkin led the truck with E H Wilkerson. Dr R W Dickson and Dr C L Callahan drove a second car. Contents were unloaded at Salvation Army in West Palm Beach and food went to the Red Cross. Dr Dickson noted stronger Florida buildings fared better and urged stricter codes.
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Mount Dora
George Catkiin
E. H. Wilkerson
R. W. Dickson
C. L. Callahan
West
Palm Beach
Salvation Army
Red Cross
Dickson
Lake County
County
Sorrento
American Legion
West Palm Beach
Florida
Real Estate Licenses Due for Renewal Across State
Orlando Sept 26 Real estate registration certificates expire September 30 and renewal forms for brokers salesmen and officers are being mailed by the Florida Real Estate Commission chair Walter W Rose. Each of the 6600 registrants will get a renewal form. Renewal for salesmen goes to the employer to verify all in his staff hold valid certificates. All renewals must be filed by midnight September 30 to protect ongoing operations.
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Orlando
Florida Real Estate Commission
Pires
Beecor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Dora
Cage
G. E. Twitchell
Baldwin
County C. Ofc
Jacksonville
Tampa
Rehbaum
Localc. Ofc
Sherman
Red Cross and Other Agencies
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