Mount Dora Sees Quarter Million in New Development
A Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce report to the Lake County Chamber cites $226,400 in new construction and remodeling in Mount Dora this quarter. Major items include a WPA assisted $30,000 public school auditorium, $25,000 Riley Tourist Camp expansion, $20,000 dial system conversion, and several homes and local business improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Florida
E. L. Riley
Michigan
Florida Telephone Corporation
H. R. P. Miller & Son
Sylvan Shores
Dr. R. A. Jones
Growers Cooperative Packing House
Rehbaum
Ingram
Lake County
Pine Saw Fly Invades Pines. Entomologists Advise Action
County Agent R E Norris reported pine branch infestation from a crate mill. Prof J R Watson of Florida Experiment Station confirms pine saw fly La Conte's saw fly and notes defoliation rarely fatal. for small trees spray with lead arsenate milk of lime or similar insecticides.
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R. E. Norris
W. F
Local youth fined for drunken driving in Tavares
Mason Cheatham of Mount Dora was arrested by Constable C. W. Cooper and charged with driving while intoxicated. Trials before Judge Herlong resulted in a fine and 30 days in jail or 90 days for drunk driving, with authorities warning drivers to stop endangering others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Cheatham
Mount Dora
C. W. Cooper
Herlong
Tavares
Hurricane Damage Described in Brockton Area
Eyewitness account details catastrophic destruction from a hurricane near Brockton and Onset Bay. Describes complete roadway vanishings, seawalls and boats driven inland, and widespread ruin including Port Independence yacht club and numerous homes. Continuous patrols by National Guards and marooned nearby regions are noted.
Fellowship Services Resume Next Week at M E Church
The Fellowship Services held last winter in the M E Church will resume next week and run each Wednesday night from 7 15 to 9 00. Community songs devotions and entertainment are planned. On October 5 Mr D Hishop will lead singing and stereopticon pictures on the subject We Would Be Building. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
D. Hishop
Lake County Chamber Meeting Date Moved to Oct 20
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce annual meeting moves from Oct 13 to Oct 20 at Lakeside Park Clermont Minneola to host U S Senators C O Andrews and Claude Pepper and Florida State Chamber President Harold Colee. The event features previews by speakers, music by Eustis High School Band, and radio broadcast via WDBO Orlando.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Andrews
Florida
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Lakeside Park
Minneola-Clermont
Lake County
Orlando
Claude Pepper
Tallahassee
Europe
Arold Colee
Florida State Chamber of Commerce
Eustis
WDBO
Children Under Six Too Young For School
An education editorial argues that six is the minimum entry age and that delaying admission to six and a half or seven yields better academic progress. It urges preschool activities, outdoor play, and early attention to health and social development, warning against pushing children toward early academic success.
First Aid Instructors Course Announced in Tavares
The American Red Cross national headquarters plans a First Aid instructors course in Tavares from November 21 to December 2. The aim is to train teachers from county high schools to instruct high school seniors in the second semester with a limited number of others admitted. Harry Kenning and Seca the South will teach the class which meets for three hours daily over two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Tavares
Harry Kenning
National Staff of
the Red Cross
Seca the South
Camden Cotton Carnival Sets October 6 in Camden
Frank Heath, longtime Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce executive secretary now in Camden, S C, issues a circular announcing the Camden Cotton Carnival to be held in Camden on Thursday October 6. Heath serves as managing director and aims to make it an annual event.
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Frank Heath
Mount Dora
DAR Ocklawaha Chapter Opens Season At Lake Ola Meet
The first meeting of the season for the Daughters of the American Revolution Ocklawaha Chapter will take place at 2 30 P M at the home of Mrs Josephine Simpson Shady Retreat on Lake Ola on Thursday October 6. The program topic is National Defense and full attendance is desired.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
Ocklawaha
Josephine Simpson
Lake Ola
Legionnaires Meeting Set For Armistice Planning
Mount Dora Post No. 35 will hold its regular meeting Monday night at 8 pm in the city hall. All members urged to attend and help plan activities for the coming year. Armistice Day celebration cooperation requested. visiting Legionnaires invited. Dave L. Wiley, Commander.
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Mount Dora
Isiting Legionnaires
Kiwanis Hosts Mount Dora Faculty Members for Meeting
Kiwanis members welcomed Mount Dora schools faculty including Prof D D Roseborough Miss Suzanne Law Miss Frances Pemberton C W Vincent W A Vincent Robert Hall Mrs Nana T Laney and others. Introductions were made and talks given by students and staff on primary junior high and commercial arts work. Officers to be nominated today for the coming year and Loyalty Day observances urged on October 2.
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Mount Dora
Kiwanis
D. D. Roseborough
Suzanne Law
Frances Pemberton
C. W
W. A. Vincent
Robert Hall
Nana T. Laney
Evelynne Meadows
Vivia Craig
Turner
Marjorie Oates
Esther Cadman
Doris Camp
Vivian Thompson
Betty West
Prof. Roseborough
Miss West
Miss Oates
Miss Craig
Coach Hall
Vincent
Manual Arts
Ezzard
Commercial
Sawyer
Pemberton and Meadows
C. M. Brwon
Henry Stein
W. L.E. Barnett
Joseph B. S
Swift Novelty Company
Kiwanis International
International
Florida voters urged to back School Revenue Parity Amendment
Florida residents at the general election will decide on a proposed amendment to Section 2 Article IX guaranteeing state revenue to fully fund public schools and higher education. The measure would require the Legislature to earmark funds to cover school and university needs, ensuring payments even if other funds fall short. Proponents urge overwhelming support to secure robust education funding.
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Florida
Grade Mothers Named By Public Schools
Grade mothers across all grades are listed with specific names. Seniors Mrs. G. B Hurlburt and other grade mothers are named, along with high school class sponsors for each class. The list includes multiple Mrs. and Miss names tied to grades from 8th to seniors.
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G. B Hurlburt
W. M. Kennedy
L. C. Jerne
8. G. Shipes
S. C. Colley
W. A. Vincent
J. D. Pease
A. Lee French
W. F. Duggan
Thomas H. Cooley
Gordon Folger
L. Grady Simpson
0. M. Simpson
Nana T. Laney
Evelyn Cassady
Robert Hall
Ww. A. Vincent
Helen Meadows
Suzanne
Forty And Eight Voiture Organized In Clermont
Forty and Eight Voiture No. 400 organized at Pay Promenade in the American Legion Hall Clermont on Monday September 19 with Lake and Sumter counties represented. Dave Wiley Mount Dora was elected Chef de Gare and Art Gunther the Inspender along with a slate of officers. The meeting was chaired by Carl Rodenbaugh with Cedric Benz assisting. Dr W Lee Ashton was named medical director to guide child welfare work.
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Lake County
American Legion Hall
Clermont
Lake
Sumter Counties
Werm
de Gare
Dave Wiley
Mount Dora
Chef de Frains
Art Gunther
Win
Cor B. Riddle
Tavares
Concustens
Don Smith
Commis Voyageur
Louis Thabaud
Guarde
Chiminet Nationale
Carl Rodenbaugh
Cedric Benz
Orange County
Volture No
Chef de Gare Wiley
W. Lee Ashton
Harry Anna Crippled Children’s Home
Legionnaires and
Voyageurs
George Fish
Jacksonville
Masonic Grand Lodge of
Florida
Masonic Association
Tavares Masonic Hall
Ralph Chapman
Sanford
Geo. W. Huff
Louis Silverman
Mulberry
Orlando
Winter Park
Daytona Beach
Umatilla
Eustis
Leesburg
Wildwood
Groveland
C. L. Bassett
Russ A. Williams
Miami
Grand Lodge
Florida F&am
Williams
14Th District
Dr. Williams
Birthday Broadcast Highlights Orlando Childs First On Air
Frances Smith seven daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Smith celebrated her birthday by appearing on the Saturday morning children program over WDBO Orlando She spoke and sang with ease and sang You Can Smile Richard Jensen three son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Jensen also appeared on the program He is grandson of Mr and Mrs T C Jensen and Mr and Mrs A P Sidel, formerly of Mounting.
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Frances Smith
J. M. Smith
WDBO
Orlando
Frances
Richard Jensen
Kenneth Jensen
Mountig
Grandson
T. C. Jensen
A. P. Sidel
Townsend Club Meeting Notice Opens October 3
The Townsend Club will meet Monday October 3 at 8 00 p m in the Community Building. All members supporters and opponents are urged to attend. Everyone is welcome.
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Townsend Club
Dr and Mrs Brodie Celebrate Golden Wedding
Dr and Mrs Andrew Melrose Brodie celebrate their Golden Wedding on October 2 at the home of their daughter Mrs Oliver J Nell in Hinsdale Illinois. A family party honors the event and Mount Dora friends join in congratulating them. They postpone return from Onekama to attend church services on October 9.
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Andrew Melrose Brodie
Oliver J. Nell
Hinsdale
Illinois
Mount Dora
Brodie
Onekama
P. T. A. Sets Year's Activities and Meeting Date
The P. T. A. opens its year with a meeting on Tuesday October 4 at 3 30 in the Community Building. Mothers of first graders will be honored guests. Miss Vivia Craig will discuss Better Future for the Community with the year theme Fun In Living.
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Thomas Cooley
Vivia Craig
J. D. Pease
Norman Tuckett
Rollin Javens
E. H. Estey
A. Lee French
George White
Contributions For Storm Sufferers
National American Red Cross asks all chapters to accept funds for hurricane and flood relief in New England. Mount Dora Red Cross treasurer Mrs George Keller reports early contributions totaling 15 50 with more expected as readers donate by mail or in person to forward to headquarters for relief. The call follows letters describing storm damage and homelessness urging prompt local support.
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Red Cross
New England
George Keller
Mount Dora
The
Moss
Brockton
Mass
New residents Roland J. Morse arrive after relocation
Mr and Mrs Roland J Morse of Brockton Mass have taken up residence in the Harry Clark house at Fifth Avenue and Clayton Street. They left before the hurricane struck New England and learned their family is safe and property undamaged. A letter from their daughter appears elsewhere in this paper.
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Roland J. Morse
Brockton
Mass
Harry Clark
Fifth Avenue
Clayton St
New England
Local Baptists To Build New Church
Mount Dora's First Baptist Church plans a Mediterranean style church on Sixth and Tremain streets with a concrete block and stucco exterior. C C Moorhead chairs the building committee. Charles Norris designed the plans. work to begin after mid October with basement space for Sunday School and church facilities.
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The
Baptist Church
Bey ‘Ad
Ward
C. C. Moorhead
Sixth
Tremain Streets
First Baptist Church of
Mount Dora
Old Town Hall
Fifth and Alexander
J. J. West Realty Company
Butts
Hinton
Tremain
Tenth
J. P. Donnelly
Sixth and
Tre
Sylvan Shores Ailing Leaders Show Signs Of Improvement
Attorney W. M. Red Kenn has been seriously ill at home in Sylvan Shores but shows improvement. N. F. Bruner of Sylvan Shores, previously very ill, has left the hospital and is steadily recovering though will stay in bed for weeks.
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W. M. “Red” Kenn
Sylvan Shores
N. F. Bruner
Sylvan Re
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Arthur Record
Matchwood
Parkhurst
Senga
Dick Snow
Onset Bridge
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Camden Cotton Carnival
Legionnaires
Dave L. Wiley
Kiwanis News
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Golden Wedding
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Mount Dora High School
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