Lake Apopka Closed To Bass Fishing Through May Fifteenth
Officials from Lake and Orange counties agree to close Lake Apopka to bass fishing for the period ending May 15. The action aligns with a regional closed season and clarifies that only fishing is prohibited, while bait sales and transport remain legal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Apopka
Ora
Lake
Orange
Apopka
Eustis Lake
LN Kennedy
Supp Em .N
Fresh Water Game and Fish Commission
Kennedy
St. Johns
Marion—Lake
Sumter
Polk
Putnam
Gulf
Washington
Calhoun
Chipola River
Scottsferry Bride
Gulf County
Dead Lakes
Lake County Leads Florida Chamber Membership Race
Lake County Chamber of Commerce membership surged past Seminole and trails only Jacksonville in the state. Mount Dora led the counties with 174 new memberships followed by Eustis Clermont Leesburg and Tavares. Members include sustaining 12.50, contributing 5 and regular 1 dollars, with dues payable at the courthouse office or through local directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Florida
Lake County
Jacksonville
Lake Jem
Grand Island
Paisley
Mount Dora
Astatula
Howey
Clermont
Eustis
Leesburg
Tavares
Ith
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Court House
County Chamber of Commerce
Artist Guest Browne Visits Davis After Florida Sketching
Miss Evelyn J. Browne of Mount Kisco New York visits Miss Florence M. Davis for several weeks. Browne spent the winter at the Ringling Art School in Sarasota Florida taking a course in outdoor sketching in water color and oil. She has given several showings of her Florida scenery pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn J. Browne
Mount Kisco
N. Y
Florence M. Davis
Miss Browne
Ringling Art Ool
Sarasota
Florida
Bible Study Classes Begin Next Wednesday at High School
Beginning next Wednesday the high school auditorium hosts Bible study classes under the PTA with Mrs Williams as leader. Meetings run every Wednesday for six weeks at 3 05 p m. All interested are cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Mammoth Cabbage and Datura Highlight Local Gardens
The mammoth cabbage in the Topic window came from Carl Mortensen sen s garden on Lake Dora near the Topic office. Its outer leaves span 36 inches and the head is 11 inches across. A double purple datura from Mrs Mortensen s garden last week adds color, with white yellow and purple varieties noted as glorified jimson weeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topic
Carl Mortensen
Lake Dora
Seminoles War With U.S. Government Since 1835
The Seminole Nation has fought a long conflict with the U.S. Government lasting 102 years since 1835, with no treaty ever signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Local Columnists Wary of Court Questions and Traffic Talks
A Mount Dora oriented column laments court decisions and upcoming Florida legislature action while praising reader support for KI WANIS and urging caution on air disasters and traffic safety. The author reflects on elections, weather, and community concerns with a humorous, homespun tone.
Boat Trip to Silver Springs Reported
Mr and Mrs H W Fish Dr and Mrs R W Dickson and Mrs J G Kirby traveled by water to Silver Springs and back last week in Mr Fish s boat. They stayed overnight at the Springs where cottages offered comfortable facilities for short or longer stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Fish
R.W. Dickson
J. G. Kirby
Silver Springs
Mr. Fish
Average man speaks twice as fast as he thinks
The Macon Telegraph notes that the average man talks faster than he thinks. Some men boast they always speak their mind, a trait that likely explains why they rarely say anything of substance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon Telegraph
Murder of Elder in East Town by Remus Walker
Green Walker, 80 to 85, a respected former slave and longtime East Town resident, died after Remus Walker assaulted him in a yard dispute. A coroner's jury urged first degree murder charges. Remus admitted the killing and threatened others. East Town residents, mostly African American, were stunned by the violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Cooper
Remus
East Town
Tal
Green Walker
Remus Walker
Real Estate Booms in Lake County Areas
Nearly $100000 in Lake County real estate sales were reported in Mount Dora Tavares and Groveland. The largest deal involved a 53 acre Hunter bearing grove plus 80 acres on the Tavares Clermont road sold to Thomas Guerney of Orlando for 30000 cash. George Malone handled the sale from his Lake County Medical Center bed. Other transactions include Tangerine parcels bought by A C Quixley Realty Co and 10 acres from Bidwell Estate. Tangerine Improvement Society purchased 5 acres. George Cary bought Clarence M Gray’s Sylvan Shores home via J J West Realty. F A Mason bought the Okerlind holdings at Groveland with plans to move to Sweden for a three month visit. Mr and Mrs Pries of McHenry Illinois also acquired property on the Tampa road and plan to winter in central Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Tavares
Groveland
Lake County
Hunter
Tavares-Clermont Road
Thomas Guerney
Orlando
George Malone
Umatilla
Tangerine
Mount Ra
A. C. Quixley Realty Co
Thomas H. Coole
Federal Highway
Bidwell
Tangerine Improvement Society
George Cary
Clarence M. Gray
Sylvan Shores
J. J. West Realty Company
Gus. Okerlind
Okerlind
Sweden
Townsend Club Notes From Daytona Beach Convention
R. L. Merker and Mr. and Mrs. Thos L Prescott attended the District Convention of the Townsend Club at Daytona Beach last Saturday. Mr. Prescott was appointed Lake County member of the District Advisory Board. Mount Dora Townsend Club will meet April 5 in the Community Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Merker
Thos
L. Prescott
Townsend Club
Daytona Beach
Prescott
Lake County
Mount Dora Townsend Club
Buildig
Home Sold in Mount Dora as Gledhill Sells Fifth Avenue
Mrs. S. W. Gledhill sold her Mount Dora home at 328 Fifth Avenue before departing for Bridgeport Connecticut. The buyers are Mr. and Mrs. G D Denbroeder of Massachusetts, guests at Lakeside Inn. Gledhill plans to spend winters in Mount Dora, staying in a local hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Gledhill
Bridgeport, Conn
Fifth Avenue
G D. Denbroeder
Massachusetts
Lakeside Inn
Left Florida Too Soon
Mr and Mrs Henry Stein of the Sylvan Shores Hotel receive a letter from Mrs P M Stevens of Bairdstown Georgia regretting she left last week for home and noting she did not stay at least two weeks longer because it is very cold there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stein
Sylvan Shores Hotel
P. M. Stevens
Bairdstown
Georgia
Food Sale Saturday by Ladies Aid Society
The Ladies Aid Society of the Community Church will hold a food sale in the church parlors Saturday afternoon April 3 at 2 30. All items are home cooked and on sale.
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The
Ladies Aid Society of
Kiwanis Program Promises Music and Speeches
Kiwanis will present a musical program led by Ray LaBreck with aise aie coe among the performers and other numbers expected. Last week Dr N B Mayo of Chi spoke on word pictures of the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone as club members and visiting muses heard. The March honor roll lists many members and guests including D H Bishop Frank Burkart Wm Johnson Geo Keller and Geo J White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Ray LaBreck
Aise Aie Coe
Mayo
Grand Canyon
Yellowstone Park
Pacific
Connecticut
Radcliffe
Engelhard
Haviland
C. E. Lewis
Shelton
Ee Garland C. Norris
Leigh
N . Seth Lee
Albany
N. Y
E. J. Tompkins
Rockledge
Florida
R. J. Schneider
Eustis
C. E. Renucher
Wilmette
A. W. Bertine
Mt. Vernon
L. C. Smith
W. L. Story
J. C. Urquhart
Dr. M Wells
J. J. West
Geo.j. White
Stetson Student Tapped by Mystic Krewe In State Tour
M. J. Bouterse Jr of Orlando former Mount Dora senior at Stetson University joined 35 other students in a 26 city Easter tour. The group spoke before high school assemblies. Bouterse a ministerial student and actor was tapped for Mystic Krewe and belongs to the Stetson Players and other social and honorary groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Bouterse, Jr
Orlando
Mount Dora
Stetson University
Florida
Mystic Krewe
Stetson
Bouterse
Stetson Players
Florida State Lawn Bowling Elects Officers for 1938
At the Florida State Lawn Bowling Association meeting in DeLand on March 23 1938 R N Clarke of Daytona Beach was elected president W H Sprague of Mount Dora as vice president Ira Myers of St Petersburg will serve as secretary treasurer The Godman Trophy semi finals and finals were held that day with St Petersburg Orlando and Daytona competing Orlando won the cup for the sixth time in a 26 to 21 final before about 200 spectators
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Florida State Lawn Bowling Association
DeLand
R. N. Clarke
Daytona Beach
Fila
W. H. Sprague
Mount Dora
Fla
Ira Myers
St. Petersburg
de- Land
Daytona
Orlando
Art League notes and lecture on England at Lakeside Inn
Courtesy note announces Mount Dora Art League lecture on England by Rich ard Edgerton at Lakeside Inn on Thursday April 8 at 8 pm with English song and music. Sketching group meets Saturday at 2 pm at Community church. April business meeting set for April 1 at 7 30 pm at Mrs Emma Marshs Grandview Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Edgerton
England
Mount Dora
Art League
Lakeside Inn
H. Norman Gallie
R. A
Negie Institute
Emma S. M
Rsh
Grandview Street
Fine Hammond Organ Recital At Mount Dora Church
The Community church hosted a near full house recital featuring the newly installed Hammond electric organ. Organist Mr. Kimble demonstrated the instrument’s reed and chime tones with varied numbers from Nevin to Herbert ending with the Doxology and Star Spangled Banner as the audience rose. Mrs. Hanscom plans four more recitals next season in December January February and March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Peel
Oguniet
Seegereeleee
Wile
Kuntle
de. Brodie
Ethelbert Nevin
Goodwin
Ketelbey
Londonderry
Rabikoff
Debussy
New World Symphony
Dvorak
Victor Herbert
Kimble
Hanscom
Bob Quixley Wins Again in Florida Swim Meets
Bob Quixley captured the 200 yard breaststroke in the Florida vs Georgia Tech meet with a 2 55 1 10 time. He won again next day against Clemson in Gainesville posting 2 58 6. The Florida Gators extended their undefeated run and claimed a 4430 victory over Clemson, sustaining their Southeastern Conference title streak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Quixley
University of Florida
Georgia Tech
Bob
Florida
Clemson
Gainesville
Florida Gators
Surprise gift for Dr Randall from religious class
Dr W S Randall who lectured on Comparative Religions at the Community church received an unexpected check and praise from the class led by Sadie C Garfield. The note thanked him for an interesting and illuminating winter season and allowed him to choose the use of the gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Randall
Community Church
Sadie C. Garfield
Randall
Plan Trip to California by Florida Ladies
Mrs Frances Carlton and Miss Margaret Simpson guests at the Villa Dora with Mrs George L Zell and Mrs Frank Hubbard plan a motor trip to California in Mrs Zell s car leaving Mount Dora April 12 for six weeks. They travel south via New Orleans returning by a northern route for a leisurely journey with sightseeing en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Carlton
Margaret Simpson
Villa Dora
George L. Zell
Frank Hubbard
California
Meeting at Church of Christ on Sanford Road
A church gathering is planned at the Church of Christ on Sanford Road the first Sunday in April at 3 30 p m Rev Campbell from St Petersburg will deliver the sermon.
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Church of Christ
Sanford Road
Campbell
St. Petersburg
Easter Services Draw Large Congregations at Lake Dora
Despite chilly wind about two hundred attended the Easter gathering with service at Lake Dora facing the water and festive decorations. Dr Heber D Ketcham delivered a brief message while Dr Andrew M Brodie gave the prayer and Rev Arthur Miller read Van Dyke. Choirs from Methodist and Congregational churches, led by Miss Jeannette Pike, performed, and attendees later enjoyed breakfast at Lakeside Inn. The 11 o clock services also drew strong crowds with ample seating and special Easter music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Dora
Heber D. Ketcham
the Redeemer
Andrew M. Brodie
Aris Miller
van Dyke
Jeannette Pike
Florence G. Hanscom
Lakeside Inn
Citrus Trees From Lake Co to Great Lakes Expo
A grove of full grown citrus trees from Lake County boxes for shipment to Cleveland for Florida exhibit at the Great Lakes Exposition on Lake Erie's shores. Trees weighing 4000 to 5000 pounds are moved from DeLand to await loading into ten cars for rail shipment. Florida foresters expect the trees to bloom and bear fruit during the expo, delighting visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Florida
Lake Erie
Ocklawaha
Lake Jem
Sadie M. Trimble
Blandford
William Bland, Jr
Douglas -Igon
Tfustis
Noling & Church
Howey-in-the- Hills
United States Experiment Station
Drakes Point
DeLand
Exposition Grounds
Forester Barnes
Morley Martin
Boston Attorney the Boss Fisherman
On invitation of John J Higgins of Boston supported by Mrs Higgins the Topics business manager enjoyed a fishing outing on Lake Dora the Dora River and Lake Beauclaire. Higgins returned without a strike while the BM displayed a ten pound bass and took home a mounted specimen of ten to twelve pounds. The BM notes the ten pounder is small for him and anticipates Higgins returning next winter to show a bigger Lake Dora catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Higgins
Boston
P. S
Bowling Enthusiasts Buy or Build Winter Homes Here
Lake side Park bowling facilities attract enthusiasts from Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club. Eighteen of ninety five members have bought homes bought or built lots or plan building. Mount Dora hosts the state's third largest lawn bowling club behind St. Petersburg and Orlando.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside Park
Bowie
Mount Dora
St. Petersburg
Orlando
Kiwanis Benefit Ends Tonight At Princess Theatre
The Kiwanis Benefit at Princess Theatre runs tonight and tomorrow with prizes for top ticket sellers. The film Ready, Willing and Able stars Ruby Keeler and Lee Dixon with Louise Fazenda and Allen Jenkins. Proceeds fund underprivileged children and Girl Scouts. tickets available from O M Simpson, with advance purchases required for admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
O. M
Jack) Simpson
Kiwanis
Lakeside Inn Guests From Many States and Cities
The Lakeside Inn lists visitors including Mr. and Mrs. V Browne and daughter Tarentum Pennsylvania Miss S M Beach Miss L G Roberts and Miss Sara H Teall Bloomfield New Jersey Miss Gertrude H Brown Lockport New York and many others from New Jersey New York Vermont Ontario Illinois Massachusetts and Florida among listed arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside Inn
V. Browne
Tarentum
S. M Beach
L. G. Roberts
Sara H. Teall
Bloomfield
N. J
Gertrude H. Brown
Lockport
N. Y
J. Newcomb Blackman
East Orange
W. R. Bowes
Park Ridge
Tll
J. A
Willett
Newport News
H. A. White
W. E. Duden
Bronson
Fla
George S. Beaumont
Chicago
Till
Harry O. Bates
Caroline E. Bates
Dalton
Mass
Wm. E. Davis
Seneca Falls
Diamond Ball Meeting Sets Town League Start
A meeting is planned Monday night at 7 30 at Heim Field to organize a town league for 1937. A game will follow the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heim Field
Mount Dora K of P Rank Teams Demonstrate Work
Mount Dora Lodge K of P Third Rank team will explain the work to Leesburg candidates Monday night. The team is praised as smooth and well trained in central Florida. First Rank initiation occurred Wednesday. next Wednesday candidates will receive Second Rank work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount. Dora Lodge K. of
Leesburg
Florida
Leesburg Lodge
Mount Dora
Leesburg Order
Woman's Club Plans Annual Luncheon Reservation
The Woman's Club will hold its annual business meeting as a members only luncheon at the Community Building on Tuesday April 13 at 1 pm. A 50 cent charge is required, payable when reserving through Miss Milner. Prompt action is appreciated.
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Woman's Club
Earl Gilbert Reunites with Niece at Eustis
Earl Gilbert, who was active earlier this week, is now with his niece Mrs. Nelson Urquhart at Eustis where he enjoys good care and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Gilbert
Nelson Urquhart
Eustis
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