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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1949
Page
8
A fragmentary reminiscence outlines a night with a gunshot nearby and a town’s calm after, mentions a 75 year old Mrs. Davis using crutches, and recalls a daydreamlike sequence about mosquitoes and a cinema outing to Lily Pons in Carnegie Hall.
Across a night, Lily Pons voice carried the same ease as earlier during the murder scare at the Princess theatre. Report notes a box seat view of the screen confession and a tie to the Fifth Avenue case. Herbert Whitehead, painter, tried a new shuffle at Mount Dora but fell when scaffolding slipped, injuring his arm and possibly cracking ribs. IceHouse Players prepare new fancy letterheads.
Roy Christopher declares the team will rely on 100 percent homegrown talent this year. He notes a shaky start but teases flashy youngsters in the offing to bolster a potentially sound club as Dizzy Deans’ offers for a homerun are tagged.
City Hall bookkeeper Violet Whitehead and Building Inspector A J Waltz clarified the Ice House theatre address. The inspector confirmed no previous number and then assigned 120 Charles St, finalizing the street designation for official records.
Weekend visitors reach Miami and Fort Meade as residents host relatives and friends. Local clubs held meetings, a PTA slate was elected, and a W.S.C.S. gathering at the Ferndale church included several church members. James Vincent and Robert Morton traveled regionally, and Julia McDonald remains a patient at Florida sanatorium.
A Lions Club gift trophy for the Mount Dora Golf Club bears the names of Bud Marino and Howard Rice, early champions. Arnold Haynes presented the trophy while Kuznik, winter pro at Dora and summer pro at Aurora County Club, notes the 1949 awards are sent to members along with listed cash prize clips for Rice, Marino and other winners.
In Sanford a Soil Conservation Day highlights heavy machinery including a Bushwacker scrubber. A colored operator impresses spectators who contribute to his fund. Lake Soil Conservation District loans two machines while Biblical college farm shows six of eight national land classes.
A lively appraisal of H V Morton travelogue through Africa. The book blends humor and sympathy as the author recalls scenery people and moments like a regal meal on the Blue Train and Cape Doctor winds shaping impressions along the coast.
Lake County bass tournament records a huge catch list led by Bill Lasater with a 14 pound 5 ounce winning bass and an outboard motor prize. Ellis Winton dominates the roster with seven catches, Flora Wingler is the sole listed woman, and a humorous tale unfolds around a boat hook mishap on Lake Dora. A Florida Safety Council push seeks a state small boat preservers law to require safety gear on boats 12 to 14 feet, to be enforced by state wardens.
An ad claims Teol for athlete's foot uses a 906 percent undiluted alcohol base to penetrate deeply and kill germs on contact. It promises relief within one hour and a 35 cent money back guarantee at Mount Dora Pharmacy.
Tina Hayhurst and Mite Buckman lead a fine ensemble as the cast honors themes of old drama. Anne Walker and Mary Anna Kelly impress with courtly gowns and strong stage presence. Herman Dykes Jr. shows growing talent while Marie Flint earns praise for authentic costumes crafted from drapes and leftovers.
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