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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1941
Page
8
In a Lake Orange League match, a coach lauds Winter Garden for a tough Sunday game against Mount Dora. The report lists player names and scoring details with runs batted in and two base hits scattered through the box score.
Summary of a local game listing player names Murphy and W Britt among hitters and Minkley and Johns on pitchers. It records runs by Murphy two, stolen bases by Salisbury Clonis Demastus Christopher Minkley, and various outs and hits. Mentions umpire duo Vincent and Mims and time two fifteen. Dean returns to Mount Dora from Norfolk Naval Station on the 22nd.
Boyce A. Williams of the Florida Industrial Commission urges expanding apprenticeships in skilled crafts. He cites 375 apprentices statewide and argues that increasing training will reduce unemployment while strengthening national defense. Williams notes wartime needs contrast with current low apprentice numbers and calls for more programs and public support.
The eighteenth annual Florida Orange Festival in Winter Haven is scheduled for January 19 to 24, 1942. John A. Snively Jr., president of the association, announced after an executive committee meeting. The dates align with the United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable association convention in Bel Air January 17 to 23. The national group will devote one day for 2000 attendants to tour the festival and Florida Citrus Gardens.
Major General Samuel T. Lawton at Camp Forrest in Tennessee greets Mobile Unit A of the Citizens Committee for the Army and Navy, Inc. The troupe performed for 28,000 troops from a motor van stage, earning Lawton’s praise for boosting camp morale. Under Harry Demar, six mobile units tour camps and stations nationwide. Cast lineup includes Ruth Clayton, Stephen Richards, Collette Lyons, Margie Margo, Erma Margo, Lew Parker, Ginger Harmon, Major Head, and Ken Nichols.
Travel ad urges planning with Florida Motor Lines and Greyhound agents for 1941 summer breaks. Transportation hotels and sightseeing arranged in advance to save time and money, ensuring better accommodations at favored vacation spots. Call or write for details.
A brief public notice records a bus station at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Alexander Street in 2001. The item notes contact details and a telephone number for inquiries.
The festival organizers aim to bring several hundred citrus fruit buyers from top markets to the event on varied days. They consult with Governor Hollan on naming Governor's Day to align with the festival schedule. Details will be announced soon. A membership drive funds festival promotion through fall and early winter, with President Snively urging broader Floridian participation.
Florida announces stepped up Aid To Dependent Children program with district boards to investigate enough applications to reach 50 percent in each county. Lake County shows 58 of 147 children on ADC. funds boosted by new taxes expected to exceed half a million dollars in revenue, matched by federal support. The plan mirrors old age and blind aid, distributing grants by need rather than population.
Dr J H Terrell superintendent of the state hospital at Chattahoochee will deliver the baccalaureate sermon for Florida Southern College summer graduates at 10 oclock Sunday August 17 at College Heights Methodist Church. Founders Week includes honorary chancellor installation and Commencement exercises August 22 at Annie Pfeiffer chapel. Summer class lists 42 bachelor degree candidates and 18 licentiate of instruction applicants. Southern begins second five week summer session July 19 and ends with examinations August 22.
Karl Lehmann, secretary of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, praised the Lake County courthouse and grounds as the cleanest public building outside Miami. He toured Florida court houses for the Defense Savings Staff and lauded custodian Reuben Tcher for the hall and grounds upkeep during his visit to Tavares.
Meade Minnigerode novel The Terror of Peru is a colorful 18th century romance about Jules Cotrel a St Malo merchant who pursues Manuelo the green eyed beauty to Peru. Comic misunderstandings with her Grandee family provide lively scenes and the book promises laughter to ease hot summer days.
The 69th Annie awards will be held in Boston from August 19 to 22 featuring the Chiefs as event participants and honoring animation excellence.
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