Mount Dora Society Notes Highlight Local Change and Plans
The August Mount Dora society page notes quiet town life with plans for events and improvements. Fred Sage enjoys a vacation while Mrs Lackey covers his store, local eateries face occasional closings, and rain tempers the heat. Remodeling at AM and S store continues as Wayne Moon builds a new home, and Patton offers air conditioning services as Sally's Dress Shop readies to reopen. Oscar Schubert renovates Sylvan Shores lounge with fresh paint and mirrors, boosting town appeal. The Mount Dora Hardware Company remains busy under the Rehbaum slogan, and Dude Grantham nears discharge as a new store addition unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Fred Sage
Roseborough
Tennessee
Mount Dora
AM & S
Wayne Moon
Poinsettia
Sally
Sally’s
Patton
Oscar Schubert
Sylvan Shores
Rehbaums
Dude Grantham
Dude
Interesting Story Of T and G Railroad
The Tavares and Gulf railroad, a Seaboard subsidiary centered in Tavares, covers 34.6 miles with branches to Ellsworth and Clermont. It depends on citrus and winter vegetables for about 959 of revenue, employs ~39, and faces seasonal downturns, plus rising costs in wages and coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavares
Gulf Coef
Lloyd Harnage
Tavares Chamber of Commerce
Isworth
Wallsee
Clermont
Ana Air Lineway
Seaboard Lines
Tavare
Ellsworth
Seaboard
Lake
Orange Counties
Howey Heights
Clermont Branch
Ferndale
Montverde
Lions Honor Roll and Social Evening at Club Meeting
Last Friday night the Lions and Lionesses enjoyed a social hour with dancing and games after the regular meeting. President Bardwell reported on the Lions Victory Convention in Philadelphia with over 12,000 in attendance. A new Lion Tim Crook was introduced and several members were noted as having perfect attendance for the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bardwell
Philadelphia
Lion E. Brooks
H. Huff
USN
Ralph Paul
Albert McDaniel
Lion Swiger
Tracy Kramer
Lion Tim Crook
Harold Goforth
Lions Sadler
Crook
Stewart
Lion Conelly
Paul
Jacobsen
Robert Bowie
Reid
Rehbaum
Turrentine
Lion Downs
Lion Wilson
Barnhart
Reims
Brooks
Conboy
Conelly
Futch
Haynes
Kendall Jones
Nutter
Cecil Parker
Doctor to speak on anemia at Lake-Sumter Medical Society dinner
Dr Walter Wilkins director of the Bureau of Nutrition Investigations and Services at the Florida State Board of Health will discuss anemia in school children and therapeutic tests before Lake Sumter Medical Society at the monthly dinner meeting at Eustis Hospital at 12 30 p m today This precedes planned work in Leesburg and Tavares in September said Dr R J
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wilkins
Bureau of Nutrition Investigations and Services
Florida State Board of Health
Lake-Sumter
Scout Court of Honor to Honor Local Boys in Leesburg
Walter Patton scoutmaster of Mount Dora Troop 19 says several local boys will receive awards at the Scout Court of Honor on August 6 in Leesburg. Christ Jacobsen will receive the Star Scout badge and Raoul Barker will receive 11 merit badges. All local Scouts and parents are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Patton
Mount Dora
Leesburg
Christ Jacobsen
Raoul Barker
Notice of Fish Commission Budget Meeting in Jacksonville
The Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission will hold its semiannual budget meeting at 10 a m at the Roosevelt Hotel in Jacksonville on Thursday August 8 1946. At the request of commercial fishing interests the Commission will hear any delegation or committee wishing to appear regarding rules and regulations affecting sale of fresh water fish and the St Johns River from the Volusia Bar north to Okeechobee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
Roosevelt Hotel
Jacksonville
St. Johns River
Volusia Bar
Okechobee
Florida Newspapers in University Library Collection
About 1500 periodicals are received by the University of Florida Library including 81 Florida newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Florida Library
Florida Newspapers
Mount Dora Could Forfeit If Winter Park Used Pro Pitcher
Baseball report by Gene Downs notes Mount Dora 1 win 2 losses with a contested Winter Park game at Tinker Field last Wednesday claimed to involve a professional pitcher. If true the game may be forfeited to Mount Dora, with Winter Park ready to replay the contest. Dee team plays Tavares then Clermont and Winter Garden next week as the Dorans face a strong league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Winter Park
Tinker Field
Dee
Tavares
Clermont
Winter Garden
Dorans
Tom Cooley
Final Sermon Series At First Methodist Church
The Reverend J. Oliver Carder will deliver his final sermon series at 11 o'clock Sunday morning at the First Methodist Church. Dr Carder is a member of the Western Minnesota Conference. Daniel H. Bishop will play piano with Mrs E H Voorhis assisting. Sunday School classes convene at 9 45 a m and the Methodist Youth Fellowship meets at 7 p m. All church services are open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Oliver Carder
First Methodist Church
Kiwanis Speaker Named Scout Master for Local Troop
Walter J. Patton, back from Orlando, will serve as Scout Master for the Kiwanis sponsored Troop. He described Scouting’s aims and duties to Kiwanians, stressing youth welfare and leadership training as vital to the town’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Walter J. Patton
Pat
Mount
Orlando
Patton
Citrus Growers Institute Set for Lake County Camp Mc Quarrie
The 13th annual Citrus Growers Institute will be held at Camp Mc Quarrie in Lake County and the Ocala Forest. Registrar H. H. Hethcox reports 38 reservations already on file and overnight capacity of 100, likely to fill before opening day Monday September 2. Prominent citrus authorities from Florida will present the latest on production and marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citrus Growers Institute
McQuarrie
Lake County
Ocala Forest
R. E. Norris
H. H. Hethcox
Florida
Great Britain To Send Official Bowling Team To Visit U S
The International Bowling Board plans a British team visit to the United States this coming winter with possible stops in California and Florida. Mount Dora’s past match against Great Britain is recalled with pride and hopes for another visit. Winston Churchill’s Florida visit is also teased, aiming to boost friendly exchanges with the British squad.
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Great Britain
U.S
Richardson
Tan
United States
International Bowling Board
California
Florida
Stewart Brown
al Maben
Mount Dora
Pone
Pons
Stewart Era
Winston Churchill
New Bookings At Princess Theatre For August
The Princess Theatre releases a full August schedule with Disney Pinocchio on August 4 and 5. Starred attractions include Night In Paradise with Merle Oberon and Turhan Bey. Masquerade In Mexico with Dorothy your. Our Hearts Were Growing Up with Rosalind Russell. Tangier with Maria Montez. Miss Susie Slagle's with Veronica Lake. The Green Years with Charles Coburn. Cinderella Jones with Joan Leslie. The Enchanted Forest with Ed Mund Lowe and Brenda Joyce. Gilda with Rita Hayworth. Tomorrow with Ann Sheridan. A special Aug 13 and 14 programs cover recent Pacific atomic tests and Bikini The Atom Island with MGM novelty.
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Princess Color
Paradise
Merle Oberon
Turhan Bey
Mexico
Dorothy Our
Kitty
Paulette Goddard
Rosalind Russell
Tangier
Maria Montez
Susie Slagle
Hippler Reelected Lake County Democratic Chairman
Harold Hippler of Eustis was reelected chairman at the Lake County Democratic executive committee meeting in Tavares. Carrie Brooks of Mount Dora was reelected vice chairwoman, with Ss. H. Bowman secretary treasurer and D. E. Rogers sergeant at arms. Registration books for the November general election will be open in August at the Court House and later in county precincts for citizens who have not registered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Harold Hippler
Eustis
Lake County
Democratic
Tavares
Hippler
Florida League of Municipalities
Kiwanis
Carrie E. Brooks
Mount Dora
Ss. H. Bowman
Clermont
D. E. Rogers
Lisbon
Ttl i
Court House
Conmete Oites
Citize ‘Po
Grand View Hotel Guests and Railway Plans Mentioned
Recent guest list for the Grand View Hotel includes Marie Wilson from Washington DC and other travelers from Veron Beach Miami Charleston and more. The report notes a tie plating project on tangents between Ellsworth and Ocoee within two years and replacement of rail with heavier 68 and 70 lb rail to improve maintenance conditions since 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand View Hotel
Marie Wilson
Washington, D. C
F. G. Fletcher
Veron Beach
R. W. McCandliss
Miami
Earle H. Foote
Charleston
W. Va
Lee Blaine and Son
West Palm Beach
Carl Lamb
Frostproof
D. J. Dennison
Clarksburg
H. Embree
Ft., Lauderdale
G. C. Randle
Chattanooga
Tenn
J. L. Merkel
Lake Worth
H. B. Paulk
Opp
Ala
J. M. Fennell
Daytona Beach
Ralph B. Peerers
Tarpon Springs
C. D
Thon
Army to Recall 1125 Reserve and National Guard Officers
The War Department announces increased recall quotas for active duty Civil Affairs Division. Additional slots include 1000 National Guard and Reserve Officers across grades, 40 for Intelligence, 35 for Foreign Liquidation, and 50 for Finance. Applications must be written to The Adjutant General Washington 25 DC and meet overseas physical standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
National Guard
Civil Affairs Division
Servce
Intelligence Division
Foreign Liquidation Commission
Finance Department
Adjutant General
Washington
D. C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Te Society
Eadines
T & G Railroad
Chacebean
Eoneran
Ocoee
Lions News
Scout Court OF Honor
U. S. Forest Service
Alexander Springs
W. R. Reinsmith
L. L. Bi
Atlanta
John W. Squires
Tallahassee
Jack Thurmond
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Orlando Sentinel-Star
Baseball News
Gene Downs
Cine Witee
Tower Garden
Kiwanis News
Umatilla
Aastalaetagen Reece
VFW
V Memorial Association
Vere
Thicd
Princess Theatre
ARMY
Nat
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