Tourist Club Closes Year With Farewell Reception
The Wise Orchestra led by H. H. Wise and members including Mrs. Paul Ault, Mrs. Arthur Nice, and Miss Ruth Brader performed during a year ending reception. Mrs. Van Voorhis and Mrs. Overhis er contributed solos, with readings by Mr. Cadman as members networked. Mr. S. Peacock received a written resolution of appreciation. Mount Dora Tourist Club boasts over six hundred members.
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H Waite
Wise Orchestra
H. H. Wise
Paul’Ault
Arthur Nice
Ruth Bradner
van Voorhis
F. W. Overhiser
Cadman
Peacock
Andrews
Mount Dora
Tag Day Saturday for Girl Scouts
Saturday will be Girl Scout Tag Day in Mount Dora with local troops selling tags to support their work. The campaign aims to fund activities teaching girls useful skills and responsible citizenship, encouraging community backing for the scouts.
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Mount Dora
Double Funeral for Jacob Linn and Daughter Goldie Linn
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon April 4 at the Methodist church for Jacob Alton Linn and his daughter Goldie Marie Linn. Rev. Perry B. James officiated as mourners filled the church. Burial took place at Forest Cemetery in Mount Dora. Pallbearers for Jacob Linn included D. F. Crane Robi Goodman S. H. Lane D. Mac Donald B. J. Wilkinson and George J. White. Marie Linn was honored by eight of her high school friends Milton Chapman Mortimer McCown Arthur Haskins Billy Stuart Bobby Widmer Buster Sadler Donald Kimball and Richard Douglas.
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Jacob Alton Linn
Goldie Marie Linn
Perry B. James
Geo. J. White
Marie
Milton Chapman
Mortimer McCown
Arthur Haskins
Billy Stuart
Bobby Widmer
Buster Sadler
Donald Kimball
Richard Douglas
Paul Conrad Earns Sigma Xi Associate Membership
Paul Conrad of the Chemistry Department at the University of Iowa Iowa City has been elected an associate member of Sigma Xi the premier scientific research society. The junior membership recognizes excellence in studies and promise in research. He also received invitations to join Phi Lambda Upsilon and the Iowa Academy of Science.
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Paul Conrad
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Sigma Xi
Phi Lambda Upsilon
Iowa Academy of Science
Nine Pound Bass Caught on Lake Beauclaire
Local angler Louis Lusson landed a nine pound bass from Lake Beauclaire last Wednesday amid a run of fine catches in the area. The big fish provided a notable thrill for the waterfront crowd and adds to Lusson's growing tally of bass trophies.
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Louis Lusson
Lake Beauclaire
P T A Benefit Card Party Planned at Community Building
A P T A card party is scheduled for Wednesday April 17 at 8 p.m. at the community building. Proceeds support local activities and school programs.
Manganese Sulphur Treatment Stimulates West Palm Lawns
Manganese sulphur treatment of lawns in West Palm Beach has stimulated grass growth, according to a report by M A Mounts, Palm Beach County Agent. Two portable cannery projects have been approved and will be available for the upcoming season in Suwannee.
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West Palm Beach
M. A. Mounts
Palm Beach
The
Suwannee
Woman's Club Closes Season With Luncheon
The Woman's Club ended its season with a luncheon in the Community Building social room. Madeline Milner, retiring president, gave a brief report and presented past presidents and new officers. Committees were announced for the coming year, and plans for Mount Dora's participation in the Lake County Flower Show were outlined. A rising vote thanked Milner and the luncheon committee for their service.
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Existands Wb Chdly
Elie
Mies
Madeline Milner
Ent
Treasury
Miss Milner
George Keller
Emma S. Marsh
Orin W. Sadler, Jr
Elizabeth Evans
Tracy M. Kramer
Olive W. Goddard
J. E. Mattocks
Estella Clark
E. Real
Caroline Dickerman
Wilson G. Smith
Margaret Lewiscus
S. H. Eddy
Louise Newhall
H. H. Mallory
Margaret Lewis
O. W. Sadler
A. W. Bertine
Helen Lemnert
E. M. Wentworth
W J. Sanborn
Olive Goddard
G. B. Hurlburt
Geo. J. White
Thomas H. Lashar
Eardley Wilmot
Paul Milner
J. C. Charles
R. C. Conklin
Alice Davis
Mount
Dora
Lake County
Tavares
Milner
Kneeland
Charles
Maglathlin Home Nearing Completion on Lake Dora
The new residence of Mr. H B Maglathlin on Lake Shore Drive near Sylvan Shores is about finished under L J Drawdy who directed construction and drew the plans. Maglathlin hopes to occupy it next winter and is pleased with the result.
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H.B. Maglathlin
Lake Dora
L. J. Drawdy
Lake Shore Drive
Sylvan Shores
County Agent Hiatt Returns to Duties After Illness
County Agent Clifford R. Hiatt resumes official duties Monday after a two month sickness absence. Office hours remain unchanged with sessions at Tavares on Monday and Seymour's office at the Court House on Tuesday mornings.
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Clifford R. Hiatt
Tavares
Pe Seymour
Court House
Citrus Growers' Ass'n Here Takes Progressive Step
The Mount Dora Citrus Growers Association will join national advertising efforts to boost Florida fruit consumption. Florida Citrus Institute chief Lorenzo A. Wilson announced contracts and pledges from Lake County shippers totaling over 14 million boxes, achieving 68 percent of the institute’s goal to unite growers for higher consumption and better prices.
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Mount Dora Citrus Growers Association
Florida
Florida Citrus Institute
Lorenzo A. Wilson
Institute
Mount Dora Association
C of C Council Breakfasts in Mount Dora Meeting
Central Florida Council Chamber of Commerce secretaries and presidents hold their April meeting at the Mount Dora Community Building with breakfast served at 8. Representatives likely present from Sanford Orlando DeLand Vero Beach Kissimmee Daytona Beach Melbourne Cocoa Altamonte Springs and county chambers from Orange Seminole St Johns Volusia and other counties. Paul R Mahony of Mount Dora, recently returnee from a world trade trip, will speak on World Trade. Mount Dora Kiwanis joins the group.
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Central Florida Council Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora
Elizabeth Evans
Sanford
Orlando
DeLand
Vero Beach
Kissimmee
Daytona Beach
Melbourne
Cocoa
Altamonte Springs
Orange
Seminole
St. Johns
Volusia
Paul R. Mahony
Mount Dora Citizens Meeting on National Housing Act Loans
Citizens of Mount Dora are invited to a Friday evening meeting in the Community Building basement to learn about the National Housing Act. The session explains how long term low rate loans can fund home repairs or property improvements and how to convert short term debt into amortized loans. The committee urges wide attendance to spread information and welcomes all, even those not seeking a loan.
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Mount Dora
World traveler Mahony sketches routes and trade revival
Kiwanis meeting hears Paul R. Mahony recount a ten month world tour covering about fifty thousand miles across Europe Asia Africa Australasia and Oceania. He links improved global trade to economic relief and praises Florida and Ruth Bryan Owen for fostering good US relations. The account includes Hawaii customs and shipboard scenes. continues on page 8.
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Paul R. Mahony
Europe
Asia
Africa
Australasia
Oceania
Mr. Mahony
England
London
Denmark
Ruth Bryan Owen
Copenhagen
Florida
Lake County
Mahony
Hawaii
Campaign To Free Mount Dora From Mosquitoes
Campaign led by J. G. Kirby urges Mount Dora residents to eliminate standing water and breeding sites. Spraying planned, but private property cleanup is required. aim to curb dengue fever and malaria by removing water containers and ensuring water cannot harbor larvae. Mosquitoes breed in water around homes. thorough local cleanup is essential for health.
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Mount Dora
J. G. Kirby
Kirby
Simpson
Lake County Flower Show and PTA Benefit Card Party
Lake County hosts a Flower Show at the Court House in Tavares on April 13 and 14. A Community Building event features a P T A Benefit Card Party on Wednesday April 17 at 8 p m.
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Lake County
Court House
Tavares
Mount Dora Baseball Opens Practice At Heim Park
Mount Dora Baseball manager W. R. Battle announces opening practice Monday April 5 at 5 p.m. at Heim Park for all players and candidates.
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W. R. Battle
Mount Dora Baseball Enances
Heim Park
Children’s Matinee At Mount Dora Theatre
A Saturday matinée at 10 30 offers the first chapter of The Phantom Empire serial for children including high school students at 5 cents. Adults pay 10 cents. Additional short subjects accompany the program and the serial is shown again at other daily shows with Mystery Woman as a regular feature.
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Mount Dora
Lake County Flower Show Opens in Tavares This Weekend
Lake County Flower Show runs Saturday and Sunday in Tavares with exhibits at the courthouse foyer and sheriff's office. Mount Dora and other communities stage displays. entries include potted plants and cut flowers with premiums and a freewill door offering.
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Lake County
Tavares
Lake County Home Demonstration Council
Finzel
Steffens
Court House
Sheriff's
Spe
Mount Dora
Woman's Club
Gerald Hurlburt
Sylvan Shores
Lillian Banks
J. C. Charles
Olive Goddard
Wm. Pearce
Rehbaum
Hanscom
Evans
Mattox
Woodbury
Jean Collin
William Pearce
Paul Hains
Glee Club
Marjorie Pace
Park Williams
Garfield Evans
Villa Dora Notes and Community Happenings in Mount Dora
The column blends local greetings, upcoming events, and social reminders in Mount Dora. It salutes new leadership of the Tour ist Club, notes springtime activity, and invites residents to upcoming gatherings while reflecting on changes and community resilience. It also recalls a humorous incident involving two teachers in a hotel and a fire escape misunderstanding.
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Culbertson
Chattahoochie
Touris Club
Mount Dora
Lake County Club
New England
Lake County Officials Gain Numerous Legislative Appointments
Representative J. N. Kennedy of Eustis wins vice chairmanship of the key House committees appropriations and rules and heads public roads and highways. He also gains seats on canals and drainage, conservation, city officer, fish and game, and public printing. Representative Geo. F. Westbrook of Clermont is named chairman of the claims committee and to assignments on efficiency, judiciary, and constitutional amendments committees.
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J. N. Kennedy
Eustis
Bishop
Public
Geo. F. Westbrook
Clermont
Holy Week Services At Methodist Church Next Week
Holy Week services will be held at the Methodist church each evening starting Palm Sunday at eight oclock. The week includes Sunday A Day of Triumph Monday A Day of Conquest Tuesday A Day of Controversy Wednesday A Day of Plotting Thursday A Day of Farewells Holy Communion Friday A Day of Tragedy Saturday A Day of Memories Sunday A Day of Victory. Good Friday features a three hour service from twelve to three with the last words of Jesus and intervals for attendees to come and go. Music may be arranged by the choir.
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Jesus
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Brafre Me
Winter Garden
Feesnors
W. W. Haygood
Imont
H. Starr
Carl Curtis Kissimmee
Fred Littlefield
Otis Hale
Thos. H. Cooley
Alton Epps
Lake Orange
Villa Dora
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