Lawn Bowling History The Old and New Games
In Mount Dora a reader compares shuffleboard and lawn bowling tracing shuffleboard to 13th century England and noting US adoption in the 19th century. The piece cites Menke and records active bowling communities, including Lloyd Oster and his group traveling to London Ontario for W.O.B.A. competition, Major Marsh’s return, and results from a July bridge marathon.
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Jack Trudinger
Mount Dora
England
Cate
U.S.A
New England
National Recreation Association
Southampton
Menke
Lloyd Oster
Cleveland
Ohio
London
Ont
W.O.B.A
Lloyd
Major Marsh
Detroit
Bloomfield
Michigan
Orlando
Nelsons
Garrison
Grant
Kellogg
Baby Shower for Mrs. Richard Tessen At Baptist Church
Mrs. C. L. Mathis hosted a baby shower at the Baptist church for Mrs. Richard Tessen. Guests included Mrs. Helen Knox and Mrs. Blair Fleming among others. The Tessens welcomed a son, Edward Russell, born July 28. Rev. C. L. Mathis and Mrs. Mathis left for a Canada vacation. Rev. John Sargent from West Virginia is spending the summer at their Mt Plymouth cottage. Paul McDonald entertained his sister Betty from Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Mathis
Baptist Church
Richard Tessen
Helen Knox
Wilson Shankle
Blair Fleming
Furman Driggers
Sarah Thompson
Denise Thompson
Cathy Driggers
Mary Jewell Woodham
Tessen
Edward Russell
Canada
R Ev
John Sargent
West Virginia
Mt Plymouth
Paul McDonald
McDonald
Betty
Birmingham
Ala
Home From Hospital Col Bronson Recuperating At Home
Col Paul Bronson is recuperating at his home on Old Eustis Road after a long stay at the Army base hospital in Orlando.
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Paul Bronson
Old Eustisrd
Army Base Hospital
Orlando
Revival announced across East Town churches
The report notes a city-wide revival starting Monday led by St. John P B church and parishioners of St. Mary M B church. Rev W L Web from Tallahassee is to preach for about ten nights. Also updates on parishioners Annie Mae Caley Essie Jones Rosa Lee White and the funeral of Emma Johnson of Eustis at Gethsemane M B church with Rev Russell delivering the eulogy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary M. B
Russell
Brother Henry Smith
St. John P. B
Mt. Olive A.M.E
Spell
W. L. Web
Tallahassee
Annie Mae Caley
Sanford Memorial Hospital
Essie Jones
Rosa Lee White
Emma Johnson
Eustis
Gethsemane M. B. Church
Rev. Russell
T. M. Thomas
Tangerine Notes From A Quiet Florida Week
There is little news from the village this week as residents enjoy Florida's weather. The Brelsfords return to Old Beach from a northern trip, and others visit or host guests at Daytona Beach and New Smyrna. Local residents share brief updates on departures, visits, and family gatherings across nearby towns.
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Florida
Harry Brelsford
Old Beach
Michigan
L. C. Smith
William Tryne
Riverview
New Smyrna Beach
Mount Dora Residents Confined in Lake County Hospitals
Waterman Memorial in Eustis hosts patients from Mount Dora area this week including Elmer Stockton Mrs Dorothy Foote Mrs Agnes Gilbert Perry Summerall and James Hughes all listed as confined at Waterman Memorial.
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Mount Dora Area
Lake County
Elmer Stockton
Dorothy Foote
Agnes Gilbert
Perry Summerall
James Hughes
Waterman Memorial
Eustis
Fragments of Florida Summer Sky and Heat Across Week
A reflective diary-like week in Central Florida recalls clouds shaping the sky and sparing heat, offers house-hunting thoughts near Lake Gertrude, Orlando rainstorms, and Lake Dora moonlight. It notes 90 degree peak heat, tropical showers, and a cooling breeze at night with occasional thunder.
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Florida
Lake Gertrude
Lake Dora
Central
Ke SAT This Summer Swim Safety Ad Tips
Summer safety guidance from the American Red Cross stresses learning to swim as the best precaution. Do not overestimate ability and follow top topic classified ads for water safety.
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American Red Cross
Shuffleboard Frustration in Donnelly Park Contest
A reminiscence of shuffleboard frustrations at Donnelly Park features Reverend Kuhlman and a nameless opponent, both skilled in shooting. The piece notes high scores in Red and Black teams, retirement of Rev Kuhlman, and local club activity with multiple match results and community notices. It closes with memorials, recovery updates, and a rain-soaked Saturday bingo session.
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Donnelly Park
Kuhlman
Daniel Boone
Buffalo Bill
Annie Oakley
Eilen Ann
Aeenan Avhat Athara
Tom Edwards
A. J. Stull
Walter Hall
Woodruff Harrison
Charlie Meade
Bill Sharpe
W. L. Gray
Anne Burress
Ray Blanchard
Fred Howard
Wooster
Ohio
Fred Miller
Crawfordsville
Ind
Lake County
Thiry
Clermont
Umatilla
Leesburg
Eustis
Mount Dora
Bashar
Edmonds
Foland
Gramps
Granny Dooley
Thomas DeLong
Chicago
Dawn Dooley
Ed Dooley
Granny
Jimmy Hughes
Still Say Anything You Want to in Russia Onc e
A humorous anecdote about a mother scolding her son for torn pants and later discovering he was in the basement reading the gas meter. The remark highlights a chaotic day and a blunt parental dynamic.
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Russia
Contemporary Bits Of Wisdom From The New York Inquiry
The inquiry notes New York schools produce many graduates unprepared for adult life. They lack work understanding, job search skills, citizenship readiness, personal health habits, and inner growth. They also miss abilities to collaborate and resist mob hysteria or propaganda. Ed. Regents, University of the State of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
of Regents
University of the State of New York
Mrs Pike Recovers From Connecticut Train Wreck
Mrs Mabel A Pike reports she was in a July Connecticut train wreck while en route to Jacksonville to visit her brother. She spent 18 days in hospital with a back injury none broken and is convalescing at 40 Cedar Street Worcester MA. She hopes to be out of bed and outdoors in about three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel A. Pike
Mount Dora Couple to Receive Degrees at Florida Commencement
Mrs. Sarah Finlayson Toy will earn a Master of Education from the University of Florida during Summer session Commencement on Monday. William A. Cowley also will receive a Master of Arts degree. Mrs. Toy teaches elementary grades in Mount Dora.
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Sarah Finlayson Toy
William A. Cowley
University of Florida
Mount Dora
Toy
It's easy finding reasons why other folks should be patient
The quote from George Eliot reflects on the ease of urging patience in others while considering the speaker's own discipline and empathy, highlighting timeless advice about generosity and restraint in judgment.
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George Eliot
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Shaver & Company
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Floyd N. Shaver
First National Bank
Members
National Association of Security Dealers
Fred A. Vincenti
S. C. Colley
M.D
A. E. Morse
Mount Dora Clinic
By Morris Deering
Free World
Christian Science Monitor
Monitor
Norway Street
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Mass
Prices Science Monitor
Mrs. Pike
Leonard Barker
Vermont
Pouna
Astor Coffee
Parken
Ruso
U. S
Chuck
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