22 Jun 1950
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Newspaper
Eustis Lake Region News
Location
Eustis, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1950
Page
1
The organizational meeting of the Lake County Press Association will be held at the Community Building in Mount Dora at 6 30 p m. Lou Heaton of Mount Dora, longtime classified advertising manager of the New York Herald Tribune, will be the evening speaker. Mount Dora Topic will follow the meeting with a dinner.
A group of Eustis boys and girls visited the Leesburg pool on Saturday to complete Red Cross requirements. Perry Kirkland and Marliene Brainard passed the senior life saving tests. Several students progressed from rank to swimmer rank including H. L. Barrow, Billy Barnes, Janet Ferran, Harriett Hannah, Joe Loy, Billy Hauserman, Tom Tippins, Bobby Pe and Jim Sanders.
Judges Clyde Ransick Herb Poorman and Jim Dickson were named to judge the JayCees "Throw the Bull" contest. A bronze statue of a man throwing a bull is displayed downtown and will be awarded to the best bull thrower. Entries require a 50 cent fee and may be submitted to the Eustis News in Eustis Florida. Skip Holloway chairs the committee with Sandy Herer oma James Clower.
E Hood Wilkerson, a prominent local attorney with a distinguished WWI and WWII record, spoke to the Kiwanis Club yesterday for Flag Day observances. George Pierce chaired the public affairs committee. others on the committee included H F Isted C Harold D R Igon and J Barehant Mealy.
Damage estimated at $300 resulted from a Tuesday afternoon collision at the Clifford and Grove intersection. W. S. Serviss and Bill collided in separate cars, causing the mishap.
Profits from a gopher race to be held during the Annual Jamboree of the Eurtis Lions Club will fund sight conservation efforts and aid to the blind in Eurtis. The drive targets eyeglasses and medical care for the needy in the area.
The city softball season starts Friday at 7 30 p m with a double header at the high school field. Six teams compete led by Eustis Lions Club Phar macy Polk Buick Co JayCees Pharmacy and W M Igou ne. An admission of 10 cents for adults. under 16 admitted free.
Eustis City Council moved to draft a master electrical and plumbing code with inspectors. City Manager R L Maynard, Councilman George Pierce, and City Attorney C Harold Hippler formed a committee to consult plumbers and electricians and discuss permits and inspections.
Rotary Club hosted a cabaret themed Ladies Night Friday at the Grand View Hotel. Edson Dance Studio performed and the Paul Reseuray Orchestra provided music for dancing. R H Williams chaired arrangements with D Combs Roy Sample and others assisting. About Rotarians and their ladies attended.
Recruits from Eustis Tavares Dora have joined the ranks at Umatilla Astatula and Mount Dora, strengthening the state National Guard headquarters and command posts.
A baseball school for fourth to sixth graders runs 9 to 10 30 a m Monday through Friday at the high school field starting July 5. A softball league is now in session each morning at the field.
The 3rd Battalion 124th Infantry launches an intensified recruiting drive to add 36 men to reach a total of 79. The age range is 17 to 35 for both veterans and non veterans, with openings in clerical, linesman, switchboard, intelligence, engineer, radio operator and maintenance roles. Unit members earn 2.50 to 8 weekly at the Eustis Gun Club 8 to 10 25 p.m. July 22. Field training at Fort Jackson provides Army pay from 45 to 145 for master sergeant. Contact M Sgt Phil Goddard or Capt Paul Hudson, or any unit member.
Leonard M. Prince and Ford R. Carter turn rod making into a business at 511 South Center Street. Their Carter Rods are lightweight, durable, and guaranteed for 10 years, with smokeless year round employment goals and plans to expand beyond home production. Prince, from Chicago, and Carter, a University of Florida student, partnered after years of fishing and shared hobby interest, aiming to supply specialty rods and baits for local lakes.
Rev. Arthur W. Rich of First Baptist Leeburg will address the Eustis Chamber of Commerce annual membership dinner on June 26 at 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Reservations are $1.25 per plate. board elections and musical entertainment are on the agenda.
Unclear OCR text reports Hippler as elected chairman of Lake County Democrats in Tavares with mentions of figures from Mount Dora and a ceremonial role. The readable facts are limited and names appear garbled.
American Legion Post No 41 of Eustis sponsors a fund to erect a war memorial. An account is established at First State Bank for contributions payable to American Legion Memorial Fund, Box 940, Eustis Florida. Unveiling ceremonies set for next Memorial Day.
The Eustis Home Demonstration Club will meet on Wednesday June 28 at 2 p m at the Fi Powers. Miss Nan Rooney, home service advisor for the Florida er Corp, will present a food demonstration.
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