Mount Dora Downs Clermont In Low-Scoring Baseball Tilt
Mount Dora and Clermont square off in a pitcher’s duel with Mount Dora edging Clermont as Mosteller and Bailes duel on the mound. Hometown hitters Adkins Shipes and Marshall drive runs while bases and errors fuel the late drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla Mostel
Peurifoy
Mount Dora
J. Brantley
Asceicia Hess
J. Dooley
Lasater, Rf
Mosteller
Adkins
Shipes
Bailes
Battle
Hancock
C. Rigdon
E. Webb
Secleseptecs
L. Webb
Seevercsesvescede Turner
Eeeaeeenestenrenpe Powers
Dedeabepenseveterrseedes Peurifoy
Execaces
R. Miller
Spasngvinns Phason Baylor
Aoeed Slaven
Neaen
Turner
Hale
Sh . Simpson
Christopher
H. Simpson
Wateher Mosteller
Bailler
Morris
Store Fronts Repained In Mount Dora District
The Mount Dora Hardware Shipley’s Market and Selvick’s Department store have repaired and repainted fronts and refinished a show window over the past two weeks. The improvements contribute to a cleaner business district appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Shipley’s Market
Selvick’s
Lake County Official Honored by Kiwanis International
Lake County chamber of commerce secretary named member of Kiwanis International Publicity Committee and invited to address the National Association of Commercial Organization Secretaries in Buffalo New York in October on Community Advertising. He will speak at several New England meetings en route including a Boston Club session with five New England natives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis International
National Association of Commercial Organization
Buffalo
N. Y
New England
Boston Club
Know Your Town Biographical Note on Edith Keller Clerk
Edith Edeburn now Mrs Keller held the town clerk post long noted by residents. The article traces Mount Dora history from the 1880s, detailing the formation of First Methodist Episcopal Church of Royellon Mount Dora, with Anna G. Rossiter Stowe’s letter and lists early leaders, buildings, and services through 1900s completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Edeburn
Keller
L. C. Smith
Chayten
Acelin
Methodist Episcopal Church
Anna G. Rossiter Stowe
Ida Bishop
First Methodist Episcopal Church of
Mount Dora
Royellou
Tremain
Ross C. Tremain
Cora Ann Gates
Horatio Gates
Polly
Jacksonville
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Royellon
Florida
North
Brownell
John Christ
Geneva
Penna
Sorrento
Tangerine
Dan Bishop
Ladies Aid Society
Thomas
Patterson
H. Guller
H. Southerlin
H. J. Walker
J. H. Stoney
W. F. Fitch
Tavares
Honey Cart
Fourth Annual Citrus Growers Institute Reservations Rise
More than double the advance reservations this year follow R E Norris announcement. Institute runs August 30 to September 3 at Camp McQuarrie near Astor Park Lake County. Program details available from County Agent office in Tavares Court House. Early bookings come from Sarasota Fort Meade Indian River Gainesville and other counties to ensure full week stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citrus Growers Institute
R. E. Norris
Lake County Horticultural Association
Florida Agricultural Extension Service
Camp McQuarrie
Astor Park
Lake County
Court House
Tavares
Lee Stands Fast On Tax Diversion Action
Comptroller Jim Lee refused to allow Florida gasoline tax funds to be diverted, preserving state highway programs. Federal officials had planned to suspend Florida and other states’ road aid due to diversions. Lee’s firm stance secured continuing federal road funding for Florida despite hearings in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Lee
Florida
U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
Washington
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Lee
Federal Board
Bureau
FNS
Grand Island and Lisbon Receive County Electricity
Grand Island and Lisbon in Lake County gain electrical service as Florida Public Service Company extends lines. Col. C. E. Lester of Grand Island and Lake County Chamber of Commerce leaders spearheaded the effort to secure the new facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island
Lisbon
Lake County
Florida Public Service Company
Col. C. E. Lester
Kiwanis Meeting Highlights Health Talk by Dr. McCreary
Professor Rosemary Metcham introduces speakers from the University of Kansas and the State Board of Health. Dr. A B McCreary reviews progress against yellow fever and smallpox, cites tuberculosis risks, and outlines a proposed county free clinic funded by county and state. Guests include Mayor Frank Sumner and others. attendance prize to D H Bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Metcham
Department of Design
University of Kansas
Heber D. Metcham
A. C. Quixley
Frank Sumner
Tavares
A. B. McCreary
State Board of Health
McCreary
London
Florida
J. W. Mosely
Dodge Taylor
Dr. Colley
M. V. Simpson
D. H. Bishop
Miss Carr on Vacation
Miss Vera Carr of Tavares, an office assistant at the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, is enjoying a two week vacation from her chamber duties. Twenty six live tropical birds are part of Florida Exhibits at the Great Lakes Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Carr of
Tavares
Lake County
Florida
Chapman's Purchase of Cody Fowler Property in Mount Dora
Mr Claude Chapman has purchased the Cody Fowler property in Alta Vista Mount Dora consisting of two dwellings one of which Mr Chapman now occupies. The transaction was evidenced by A C Quixley Realty Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Chapman
Cody Fowler
Alta Vista
Mount Dora
Chapman
Quixley Realty Co
Stetson U Offers Florida County Music Scholarship
Stetson University announces a $100 music scholarship for each Florida county. The Lake County audition is Saturday August 21 at 2:30 PM in the City Auditorium in Eustis, led by Mrs A W Hodges. Open to singers and instrumentalists. one scholarship per county. memory-based two-piece program. winners may enroll in public school music courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stetson University
Florida
Lake County
City
Eustis
A. W. Hodges
A W. Hodges
Virginia Court
Everglades Park Becomes Certainty
The U S Senate passed a bill authorizing immediate federal funding for Everglades National Park area near Miami. President Roosevelt’s approval is expected. park spans 2,000 square miles across Dade Collier and Monroe with a 100 800 acre Broward tract added for Seminole Indians replacing 80 640 acres in Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Senate
Everglades National Park
Miami
Ernest F. Coe
Everglades National Parks
House
Mark Wilcox
Pepper and Andrews
Dade
Collier
Munroe
Broward County
Monroe County
Remodeling Upgrades Home at 105 Fifth Avenue
Mrs. Lillian Pearson undergoes a summer remodeling of her apartment at 105 Fifth Avenue. The project includes a sun porch extension, interior repainting, and new wallpaper. T. C. and Kenneth Jensen oversaw the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Pearson
Fifth Avenue
T. C
Kenneth Jensen
Lake County Makes 2 Percent Tax Reduction Promise
Tax payers hail the Lake County commissioners for a progressive budget and a 2 percent mill reduction for the new year. Supporters call the action careful and businesslike, reflecting efficient fiscal management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Mount Dora Water Again Rated Good by State Board
The State Board of Health returns a good rating for Mount Dora drinking water after testing samples sent August tenth. Sample 3131 shows a total bacterial count of 240 and 48 hours presumptive tests with zero colon confirmation. Sample 3132 reports 190 for the 24 hour total bacterial count and supports a good sanitary quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Mount Dora
Jacksonville
Fred A. Safay
Board of Sanitation
Federal Gov t To Return Tax Money To States
The Senate passed a bill to return the 1936 unemployment payroll tax funds to states that did not comply with the social security law. Florida is set to receive about 1.5 million dollars, which the state says will not hasten the first unemployment compensation payment due January 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
United States Senate
Pepper
Wendell C. Heaton
the News
Heaton
Lakeland and Orlando vie for central Florida leadership
Orlando civic leaders weigh Lakeland's advance in the rivalry to be Central Florida’s capital. Progress by the Lakeland Gulf Canal Co and Polk County Port Authority on a deep water canal from Lakeland to Tampa Bay could enable ocean vessels via the Alaska River and a state barge canal with a 30 foot channel. The project promises cheaper transport for citrus and phosphate shipments and lower freight rates into the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando
Lakeland
Florida
Lakeland-Gulf Canal Company
Polk County
Tampa Bay
Alaska River
Gulf Ports
New Ford Agency Opens in Apopka
C. and H Motors Inc announces the opening of a new Ford and Lincoln sales agency in Apopka under manager Joe W Stargele. The firm will offer Fords Lincolns Ford trucks used cars and full repair service with experienced mechanics available at all times. Further details are in an advertisement elsewhere in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.& H Motors, Inc
Ford and Lincoln
Apopka
Joe W Stargele
Lake County Represented at State Press Meeting in Daytona Beach
Lake county delegation attended the State Press meeting in Daytona Beach led by Karl Lehmann Lake County Chamber of Commerce secretary. Delegates included Jess Lantz Jack Hughston of Eustis Don Lochner and wife Darley Byrd of Clermont and others. Lehmann spoke Friday on the Florida Exhibit at the Great Lakes Exposition in Cleveland praising the press for supporting Earl W. Brown and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Daytona Beach
Jess Lantz
Jack Hughston
Eustis
Don C. Lochner
Lochner
Darley Byrd
Clermont
Karl Lehmann
Earl W. Brown
DeLand
Lake County Chamber issues Black Bass fishing booklet
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce releases an attractively illustrated booklet on black bass fishing in Lake County Florida. About 1100 copies mailed nationwide on day of release. free copies available at the chamber office in the courthouse at Tavares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Florida
Law and funding moves for Florida hospital site explore
The message details a plan to establish a Marine Hospital in Florida with a 1 500 000 dollar budget, seeking land offers from St Augustine and Lake Helen while awaiting federal board action. It notes possible bids and cooperative efforts to secure a Fifth District site and mentions presidential approvals and related aviation and cancer institute actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hardin
Peterpinghleen
Bee Heng Shean
Florida
Federal Board
House
St. Augustine
Lake Helen
DeLand
Federal Board of Hospitalization
trans-Pacific Air Line
Juan Trippe
Pan-American Airways
White House
Cancer Institute
National Cancer Institute
Cancer
Chemical Corps
Army
Chemical Warfare Service
Hawaii
Prto Rico
Virgin Islands
Senate
The Methodist Plan Sermon at 10:45 by Dr Ketcham
At 10 45 Sunday morning Dr Ketcham will preach a sermon. Church school meets before worship from 9 35 to 10 35 to avoid confusion at the service. No Wednesday Bible hour is announced and on Sunday the 29th only Church School will be held. The Pastor will be absent.
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Ketcham
Skeet Proves Popular At Eustis Gun Club Meetup
Skeet shooting draws forty to fifty shooters weekly at the Eustis Gun Club with 1200 to 2000 shots fired each Thursday. The new equipment could bring at least 100 more shooters to next winter’s Vandalia in Eustis, a meet that has long attracted top national shooters in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis
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Clermont A
See” Baarn
Lake
Kiwanians
Gilbert Leach
Leesburg Commercial
S. C. Peacock
Umatilla Tribune
George C. Keller
Mount Dora Topic
A. W. Newett
Groveland Graphic
Leesburg Ledger
Ralph Gore
Lake County Citizen
Don Lochner
Press
Jesse Lantz
Lake Region
Growers Institute
Kiwanis News
Miss Carr
Stetson U
Everglades Park
Gov’t
Central Florida
Ford Agency
Washington News
Joe Hendricks
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