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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1938
Page
9
Promising excerpt describes locating in Mount Dora near Lake Dora with a June in January climate and orange blossoms. Highlights Lake Dora at six miles long and 262 feet above sea level, connected by canals to the Ocklawaha River, enabling transport to Jacksonville and the Atlantic Ocean.
Mabel Richards of Waltham bought a lot on Sev avenue last winter from J J Realty Co and built a galow. Mrs Albert J Daigneau from ingham Mass will occupy the house for the winter.
Mr and Mrs E J Die Jr of Saunderstown R I occupied Dr King's apartment in Mount Dora Eustis last winter and are safe though their property suffered about 1500 damage. A 120 mile gale ripped a garage and damaged roofs of several cottages while Narragansett Pier lost homes beaches and fishing industry and 21 people died.
The Town Council, at the regular meeting Tuesday night, approved final reading of a fuel gas tax ordinance and tabled an electric water tax plan, then passed a surcharge equal to the proposed tax. A shuffleboard project for Annie Donnelly Park was assigned to a committee to proceed with three boards and possible fourth if funds allow.
E Wettstein of Florida Tele Corporation invites the public to visit the new automatic dial exchange next to City Hall. The event runs Saturday from nine to one and two to four, showcasing how calls progress from dialing to completion and offering an educational view of modern telephone equipment.
The Golden Hurricanes are set to face an upcoming opponent Friday in a high school era game. Details remain sparse but the matchup promises competitive play and local interest.
The University Union and the Gator party announce their tickets for the fall student elections at the University of Florida. Lee French of Mount Dora is the University Union nominee for secretary treasurer, Sophomore academic.
Alfred Rehbaum, proprietor of Mount Dora Hardware Company, updates the slogan to emphasize 23 years of steady growth. The piece portrays the business as a leading Mount Dora enterprise driven by progressiveness, honesty, and advertising.
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce mails the Mount Dora Topic issue inviting readers to consider Mount Dora as an outstanding winter resort in Central Florida. It highlights available conveniences and urges investigation, offering a beautiful illustrated booklet on request.
The mayor invites readers to visit Mount Dora in the coming winter season. The note describes the city as a place of homes, progressive spirit, and friendly hospitality.
The Malone Green backs defeated Eustis 4 to 3 in eight innings to extend their winning streak to six. Beasley debuting as catcher allowed five hits while Earl Campbell started with the team and recorded six putouts as the Greenbacks prepare for a five game series and rematches with Orlando and Winter Park teams.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Etchells open the Frock and Frill Shop for the season offering dresses at attractive prices. Mrs Etchells plans a New York trip next month to select winter goods and holds the special autumn sale to clear room for new garments.
A two week evangelistic campaign will be held at the Baptist church from October 10 to October 23 led by Rev P D Walker of Blackville South Carolina. Walker is described as an inspiring speaker and fine singer with special music at all services. Meetings begin each evening at 7 30 with a cordial invitation to all.
The Thursday half holidays end for the season and businesses reopen this afternoon except for the bank and post office which remain closed Thursday afternoons in winter and summer.
The Kiwanis program features the mayor and councilmen of the town and officials of the Florida Telephone Corporation as guests. A ceremony is expected when the system goes into operation with Mayor Simpson dialing the first call. Joseph B. Swift discussed his Swift Novelty Company making small Florida wood articles and selling to northern department stores. Officers nominated include President Carl Graves. election to be held today.
Services resume Sunday at the Community Church Congregational with Dr. A M Brodie in the pulpit. He will preach at 11 o clock on What Do We Need Most inviting all to attend the service.
Mr and Mrs David Edgerton and family return from Saybrook Conn and reopen the Grand View for the season. Miss Maryetta Dyson, from the North Carolina mountains, returns to assume duties at the hotel.
The WPA sewing room started Monday with ten women enrolled. Located in the former Grand Leader rooms, the unheated space asks for any donated heater to keep workers warm as they sew.
Mount Dora offers a variety of leisure options for winter visitors. The town promotes a recreation center at Donnelly Park with games including tennis, volleyball, and billiards, set among tropical shrubbery and shade trees.
Florida teaching certificates based on four years of college training have been issued by Colin English, state education official, in a formal notification.
Miss Mary Dopkeen returns from Whitman Mass and opens the Sally Dress Shop for winter. Storm delays in New England have delayed some shipments but a fine supply of dresses sweaters and coats remains available with hosiery expected daily.
Mr A J Waltz buys Eleanor G Shaw property on Fo Avenue from J J West Realty Co. He plans improvements and will have Mr and Mrs Ed Nutter and their children occupy it as a home.
Readers respond to a Topic feature showing hurricane and flood scenes sent by Carl G from Leominster, Mass. The local Red Cross relief work contract totals 42.50 with Kiwanis adding 10.00 and other donations noted as well.
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