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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1934
Page
1
In Mount Dora the City of Homes, residents describe real estate set among orange and grapefruit groves, lakes and hillside landscapes. Lustrous hibiscus, poincettia, magnolia, roses, jasmine, and expansive lawns frame diverse houses from bungalow to grand structures, with flame vine and honeysuckle adding lush climbers.
One hundred twenty five places were set for the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce and Golden Triangle Builders supper meeting in the Community Building social room. Members from Eustis, Tavares, Umatilla, Leesburg and Tangerine attended as guests. Dr. Henricksen outlined the Builders history and projects, including the Astor Barberville road and preparations for tourist season.
Apopka takes three of four in a best three out of five set. Mahaffey and Stevenson star on the mound for their teams as Lake and Orange county players prepare an all-star post season series. Opening game set for 3 30 today with Sep 28 in Apopka and Sep 30 in Mount Dora.
The Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick class will open Thursday morning October 4 at 9 o clock in the vacant Donnelly store room opposite the Donnelly office building. Mrs. Anna O Brian Red Cross Nurse will teach twice weekly. No charge, registration at 9 am. Rehbaum Crane provide bed and table for demonstrations. Baptist church lends chairs. Mount Dora women show interest and a good class is expected.
Mount Dora High School football opens against Winter Garden on their field as an untested squad, short on weight and experience but built on speed and strategy. Coach Vincent emphasizes sportsmanship and relentless effort as the schedule pits Mount Dora against Winter Garden, Titusville, Clermont and Apopka with a hopeful start on Sept 28 at Winter Garden and Oct 5 at Webster.
Mount Dora welcomes visitors and residents to its four churches and thriving religious community. The article notes Baptist, Methodist, Congregational, Episcopal, and Christian groups, their pastors, school programs, and active social efforts benefiting locals and visitors.
Judge Victor Hutchins of Orange County gave a fine talk during Constitution Week praising the document as the greatest instrument of government. He summarized the framers efforts, noted amendments since 1788, and cited secret sessions and post ratification history while urging civic duty and readiness for local community plans.
A business long established in Mount Dora changes hands as C. J. Brown of Jacksonville purchases Builders Supply from A. J. Waltz. The Browns visit Mount Dora and plan to relocate there after settling in. Waltz will remain in Mount Dora. future business plans are undecided.
The Park Board calls for sweeping cleanup of back yards and business sections to improve health and beauty. It appeals to business leaders and citizens to cooperate for a healthier, more pleasant community.
Mount Dora hosts a robust network of civic clubs and fraternal orders led by the Chamber of Commerce with key officers and a downtown office. The Wiis Club, Woman's Club, Yacht Club, Lawn Bowling, Masons, Knights of Pythias, Eastern Star, and Pythian Sisters sustain year round activities, public services, and social events as the town promotes tourism and community welfare through organizations like the American Legion, Boy Scouts, and local Dar and PTA chapters.
Orlando merchants promote the Fall season with a citywide Fashion Festival week. Stores host free in store events Tuesday night with open shops and living models, music and new displays. Friday features a Falk Fashion Dance at Municipal Auditorium with two orchestras, a fashion show and a home furnishing display. Women’s groups and the Orlando Retail Merchants Association sponsor the affair.
Mr and Mrs A H Oakley plan a winter stay at Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora. Their guide Jesse Brooks has chased the large bass known as Big Ben, a 15 pounder, through several trips, with Oakley reporting a 13% pounder as the largest catch so far and hope he will finally land the elusive fish.
The completion includes Alfred Street in Tavares and the overpass on High land Avenue in Mount Dora opened weeks ago. Condemnation proceedings are being filed to secure rights of way from Orlando to the Orange county line, with county attorneys preparing to start eminent domain actions after years of effort.
Mount Dera High School Principal Professor Roseborough receives a Stetson University letter praising Margaret Champ for a perfect score on the Freshman English Placement Test. Among 166 testers only two achieved the top mark, with Olga Bowen confirming the feat.
The B Y P U societies of the Baptist church will hold promotion at the usual 6 30 pm meeting time. The event takes place Sunday at the church.
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