Kiwanis Club Plans Church Support Emphasis
Kiwanis meeting featured a seasonal program after a luncheon for ill member Wentworth who has since died. Music included a violin solo by Miss Killian and a vocal duet, with Rev. Perry B. James delivering a talk on the earth and the Kiwanis aim to support churches and spiritual life while preserving physical life. Visitors noted include Wentworth of Mount Dora and others. Chamber of Commerce Day will be observed in Mount Dora with George J. ite presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wentworth
Killian
Perry James
Robert McMurray
Colbert
Perry B. James
Fred W. Wentworth
Mount Dora
Geo. J. Dykes
Tavares
Garland C. Norris
Raleigh
N. C
Wesley Harlow
Brockton
Mass
Emery Ackerman
Leesburg
J. Schad
Baltimore
A. Sowers
Morgantown
Ww. Oo. Am
Orlando
L. Jerne
Fletcher E
C. J. Brown
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis
George J. Ite
Chamber
Swap Shop Renamed The Pick Up After First Year
After a year under new ownership the Swap Shop becomes The Pick Up. George W. Coffin notes the change reflects rising cash and installment sales and more direct purchases alongside exchange and commission dealings. Anniversary sale starts this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Coffin
Mistaken Ads Trigger Reader Calls and Studio Correction
Printer errors switched Mount Dora Hardware’s Schick Shaver ad with Westingtouse radio feature causing a flood of calls for misrepresented “Two Demonstration Models at greatly reduced prices.” Rehbaum and staff must explain the mix up while Orlando studios request accurate ad repeats and caution against misreadings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Rgo
Orlando
Young Democrats to Meet in Lake County
Lake County Young Democrats plan a Friday April 24 meeting at 8 p m in the Tavares Courtroom to elect new officers, replacing President A S Herland Jr and Secretary Andrew Miller whose resignations take effect that date. The group, nonpartisan within the party, invites Democrats 18 to 40 for active membership and offers advisory or honorary roles for those over 40. a membership drive continues with 50 cents per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Tavares
A. S. Herland, Jr
Andrew Miller
Young Democratic
Faiming
Villa Dora’s seasonal sendoff and a sea of memories
The bericht recalls Villa Dora’s final days of the season at the hotel Izaak Walton with reflections on patrons and a 50th wedding anniversary Kodak tribute. The piece touches on reconstruction efforts, Florida baseball spring training, Florida politics, and a humorous note about sea travel and the elephant remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Izaak Waltons
Ihim
Kodak
Villa Dora
Stirfs
Fred Jackson
Castine
Maine
C. O. Taylor
Ottumwa
Iowa
August Engelhard
Bridgeport
T. LY_HO
New’ York
America
Florida
Road updates from chambers warn drivers northward
The Atlanta Chamber telegrams say highways from Macon to Atlanta Chattanooga and Cleveland are in excellent condition with no trouble. Savannah Chamber notes water across Seventeen mile road at Savannah River and road closure is temporary with routing advised via U.S. Eighty to Statesboro Augusta and Columbia toward Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta Motor Club
Macon
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Cleveland
Savannah Chamber of Commerce
Savannah River
Hope
Savannah
U. S
Statesboro
Augusta
Columbia
Washington
Lake County Boy Scout Court of Honor Held in Tavares
The Central Florida Council hosted a Court of Honor at the Tavares courthouse theater where two merit badges were awarded cooking for Jake Rogier of Leesburg and woodwork for Gerald Helzel of Eustis. An executive committee planned a district camp north of Leesburg on the Fruitland Park road for fifteen days in early June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Florida
Tavares
Ata
Jake Rogier
Lees Merita
Gerald Helzel
Eustis
Meyers
Lewisshall
Leesburg
Charles Cabb
Brown Greg
James Greg
Sidney Geeger, Jr
Jack Veeker
Bernard Griffis
Lake Ttion
Lees
Fruitland Park Road
Stebbens
Patton
J. A
Scout Rogers
Lee French
Mount Dora
C. H. Hipler
Skipper Peerson
E. G. Skiff
J. Carl Eenyers
W. J. Patton
F. W. Stebbens
Skipper” Peerson
Rev. J. A. Inman
M. O. Fretwell
Russell Peeples
Wm. “Bill” Rogers
Annual Lake County Forensic Contests
The Lake County event features spelling declamation and public discussion for boys and girls. Debating preliminaries start April 17 with semi finals April 24 and finals May 2. One act plays precede on May 1 with Leesburg vs Groveland, Tavares vs Mount Dora, and Eustis vs Umatilla. Contests led by D H Moore D D Roseborough DeWitt Rollins and Mr Beeson with a medical service funding debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Groveland
Tavares
Mount Dora
Eustis
Umatilla
D. H. Moore
D. D. Roseborough
Dewitt Rollins
Beeson
White Way Lights On Highland Bridge
Four fine white way lights have been erected on the Highland avenue overpass two at each end of the bridge adding to the attractiveness of the approach to Mount Dora from the south. Earlier five new intersection lights along Highland avenue from the overpass to the Orange county line brighten the previously dark end of the avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Avenue
Mount Dora
Orange County
and Avenue
Mount Dora Red Cross Relief Fund Totals Rise
Thirteen dollars added to Mount Dora Red Cross relief fund bringing contributions to 153.00 with 140.00 forwarded to national headquarters. The new funds will be sent within days with other entertainment proceeds at the Friday evening event in the Community Building. Local people are praised for their generosity and appreciation is expressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Mount Dora
Perry B James to Speak at St Johns River Conference
Rev. Perry B. James attends the St Johns River Conference now in DeLand Florida where Bishop R J Wade of the M E church presides. James will deliver a sermon Sunday evening at 7:30 in the pulpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry B. James
St. Johns River
DeLand, Fla
R. J. Wade
M. E. Church
Mr. James
Bank Deposits Up 41.6 Percent in Mount Dora
The First National Bank of Mount Dora shows deposits rising from $452,752.56 to $641,298.79 as of March 4, 1936, a 41.6 percent gain. Post office activity, real estate sales, and widespread construction reflect a bustling economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Mount Dora
Baseball Season Opens May 3 In Lake-Orange League
A Lake-Orange League board meeting in the Chamber of Commerce office confirmed members Apopka Clermont Eustis KisSimmee Leesburg Mount Dora Umatilla Winter Garden. Officers elected: George J. White Mount Dora president Robert Collins Umatilla vice president Eugene L. Downs Mount Dora secretary treasurer. Schedule drafted. first games at 3 30 pm. Twenty five games per half with five double headers. District radius extended to one mile from each town. Next meeting February 28 to approve eligible players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake-Orange League
Chamber of Commerce
Apopka
Clermont
Eustis
Kissimmee
Leesburg
Mount Dora
Umatilla
Winter Garden
George J. White
Robert Collins
Eugene L. Downs
Otis Hale
Mount Dora Baseball Club Meets Friday to Elect Officers
President Dooley calls a meeting of the Mount Dora Baseball Club in the Chamber of Commerce office Friday night at 8 00. Officers and a manager will be elected and other local matters discussed. Fans urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dooley
Mount Dora Baseball Club
Chamber of Commerce
Mrs. Griffiths Elected State R D President
The Florida Branch International Order of King's Daughters held a biennial convention in Quincy on April 2 3 with strong turnout. New officers include President Mae Griffiths and Vice President B J Bond with delegates from Mount Dora and Quincy attending. The next convention is set for Tallahassee in 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Branch
International Order King’s Daughters
Quincy
Florida
Conrad van Hyning
Jacksonville
Mae Griffiths
Mount Dora
B. J. Bond
Tallahassee
Ronald Christie
Krautch Quincy
Ella Mae Davis
St. Augustine
A. L. Wilson
George Coffin
Erma Mane
White
DeLeon
Hilda Streeton
Isabel van Loon
Carl Risley
4-H News County Rally Plans At Camp Mc Quarry
Last Friday the local 4 H club met at the high school to discuss the county rally, camp, and short course. Plans call for a county 4 H rally at Camp Mc Quarry around the month’s start with an all day program and both boys and girls. Delegates to the Gainesville short course will be announced. A picnic lunch at noon and swimming races in the afternoon accompany the full program. Only members with up to date record books may attend camp this summer, with about a hundred Lake county boys expected to fill the camp to capacity alongside two other counties. The next meeting is tomorrow at 2 45 with Mr Hiatt attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiatt
Camp McQuarry
Gainesville
Lake County
Mr. Hiatt
Townsend Club Meeting Set for Monday Evening
A Townsend Club gathering is scheduled for Monday evening the 20th in the Community Center. Major Paul Crank will be the speaker, and all residents are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Club
Paul Crank
Mount Dora Urges Mosquito Eradication Cooperation
Residents are urged to remove standing water from vacant lots and property to prevent mosquito breeding. Clean up depressions and mash empty cans, while fishermen are asked to fill holes dug for bait. The town insists on public cooperation to keep Mount Dora free of pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Sunrise Easter Service Draws Large Local Crowd
More than two hundred people gathered Sunday at Lakeside Inn for an Easter sunrise service overlooking Lake Dora. Clergy from multiple churches led hymns, readings, prayers, and a short sermon, with Rev James credited for initiating the annual custom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside Inn
Leesburg
Lakeside
Lake Dora
Brodie
Randall
Perry James
Paris Miller
James
Resort Lodge Planned on Lake Dora in Tavares
Two Orlando doctors Dr Tayloe Gwath ney eye specialist and Dr Grady Paige bought a lake shore tract between Tavares and Mount Dora for a private resort lodge to be erected. Russell Peeples announced the sale for Irving Burleigh. A boat landing will serve motors and the lodge will be the first of its kind on Lake Dora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavares
Orlando
Tayloe Gwathney
Grady Paige
Lake Shore
Mount Dora
Russell Peeples
Irving Burleigh
Lake Ora
Will Speak Sunday at Methodist Church
Dr. Lucas Clark former president of American University will speak at the Methodist church Sunday morning in the pastor's absence. The service is under the auspices of the Missionary Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucas Clark
American University
Washington, D. C
Winter Park
Methodist Church
The
Missionary Society
Sermon Topic at AT Community Church by Dr Brodie
Dr Brodie announces Sunday morning sermon titled How we the living may help those who have gone. Musical program includes cello prelude Angels Serenade Aria and hymns by Redfield Miss Naomi Hewitt and Kirkpatrick with soprano solo Only Remembered Sankey Miss Maxine and organ by Saltsman.
Tornado Ruins Documented in Gainesville Picture Panel
The paper presents a three column set of tornado disaster photos from Gainesville Georgia along with a map tracing the storm’s path. The editors note the feature aims to give readers a clearer view of the damage and path of the tornado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Silver S Revue Benefit For Red Cross And Medical Center
The Woman's Club presents the Silver S Revue at Angelity Auditorium Friday to aid the Red Cross relief fund and Lake County Medical Center. Tickets available at the door. Charles Johnston Wayne Richardson and Mrs Paul Johnson stage the cabaret style show in three groups with kids acts songs and costumes of the gay nineties and modern pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perred
Woman’s Club
Red Cross Relief Fund
Lake County Medical
Charles Johnston
Wayne Richardson
Paul Johnson
Fenn
Mattocks
Goddard
First A Girl at Mount Dora Theatre Big Screen Dance
Sunday and Monday Jessie Matthews stars in First A Girl at Mount Dora Theatre with five dances in a gay farce about a girl who makes her way in the theatre. A week ahead features Timothy's Guest with Virginia Weidler and Dickie Moore. Transatlantic Tunnel with Richard Dix and others follows, then Hell Ship Morgan and Till We Meet Again with Herbert Marshall and Gertrude Micheal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Jessie Matthews
Mount Dora Theatre
Timothy
Virginia Weidler
Dickie Moore
Eleanor Whitney
Tom Keene
Richard Dix
Madge Evans
Helen Vinson
Leslie Bank
George Arliss
England
Walter Huston
United States
New York
London
George Bancroft
Ann Sothern
Herbert Marshall
Gertrude Micheal
Citrus Schools On Insect Control Campaign Planned
The Extension Department at Gainesville and Citrus Commission lead a campaign for quality fruit and insect control. Insect and disease control schools run April 16–17 in Lake county with a spray schedule from Florida agencies. Meetings at Groveland, Umatilla, Mount Dora, and Fruitland Park invite growers to learn proper timing and materials to save money and improve yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
The
Citrus Commission
Lake County
Florida Experiment Station
State Extension Department
Groveland
Community
Umatilla
Mount Dora
Fruitland
Park Pavillion
E M Wentworth Called By Death
Elmer Marston Wentworth died Easter morning after a ten day illness from a stroke at his home in Mount Dora. Born May 1861 in Newfield Maine he had a long career in business and public service, including Iowa rail and agriculture roles and leadership in patriotic societies. He and wife Sarah resided in Mount Dora for five years and organized the Zen’s Employment Commission to aid local relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
Mount Dora
Elmer Marston Wentworth
Newfield
Maine
John Norris
Nat Titcomb
Wentworth
Dover
Ted
M Ge
Sarah Elvente
Antares
Wi Canning
Pac
Pennsylvania’ Ranre
Durin
Des Moines
Iowa
State Center
Congress F
Iowa State Railroad Commission
Iowa State Board of Agriculture
Zen’s
The
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Kiwanis News
Boy Scout Court of Honor
Highland Bridge
Con Lake- Orange League
Griffiths
R. D
Red Cross and Medical Center
E. M. Wentworth
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