Baseball News from Gene Downs previews tight title race
Open date Sunday looms as Mount Dora and Clermont jostle for top position while Winter Park, Winter Garden, and Eustis compete in the final weeks of the season. Chapman Day and strong pitching by Miller highlight a season with close standings and a looming Little World Series start date.
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Winter Park
Apopk
Shaughnessy Sys Team
Team 2
Mount Dora
Clermont
Bennett
Moore
Chapman
Miller
Pueda
Iom
Stephens
Simpson
G.B. Clermont Posbeneader Accees
Eustis
Winter Garden
Apopka
H Po Hale
Ivey
McCown
Adagnese Simpson
P Deveneseda
H Poading
Eacere
Eet
Anne An
Snaeee Well
Hesere
Harper
Grant
Rf Cook
p _ Carter
Odom
Apman
Aveliman
Brown
Days of Our Years by Pierre van Paassen at Mount Dora Library
Pierre van Paassen writes on his time in Days of Our Years. The book covers European chaos and nationalism leading to Munich with compassion for humanity. The work analyzes Zionism and the Jewish experience in a new Jerusalem, praised as readable and emotionally engaging by the Library Fund Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre van Paassen
Mount Dora
Munich
Sheehan
Gunther
van Paalsen
New Jerusalem
Library Fund Committee
Driftwood Hotel at Vero Beach Makes a Lasting Impression
Waldo Sexton builds a novel small hotel at Driftwood in Vero Beach Florida. The oceanfront structure uses unmatched driftwood and pecky cypress with ship style interiors and lantern lighting. Modern utilities like electric sights plumbing and fans accompany eight guest rooms and high quality dining in a unique ship motif retreat.
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Florida
Vero Beach
Waldo Sexton
Ocean Front
South Sea Island
Driftwood
Baptists Seek Funds to Finish Mount Dora Church
Fine progress in two weeks on the new First Baptist Church at Sixth Avenue and Tremain Street. With about $600 in the bank, the congregation aims to raise roughly $750 more for doors lights plumbing and ceiling to enable worship by October first, debt free upon completion. Checks to The First Baptist Church and cash contributions to Rev. R. W. Acree or to Mrs. C. M. Uithoven or Mr. C. C. Moorhead.
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New Baptist Church
Sixth Avenue
Tremain Street
Mount Dora
Itelf
First Baptist Church
R. W. Acree
C. M. Uithoven
C. C. Moorhead
Real Estate Showing Increased Activity This Week
Real estate showing increased activity as several transactions proceed. J. G. LaDue reports the sale of the Van Voorhis house at Fourth and Simpson to S. L. Kittrell of the Mount Dora Cafe. Two acres on Road 441 south of town were sold by LaDue to Frank Thom as.
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J. G. LaDue
van Voorhis
Fourth and
Simpson
S. L. Kittrell
Mount Dora
Lake County Bonds Praised By R E Crummer Official
Crummer Company of Lake County lauds the county for borrowing public funds with confidence and respect. In a letter to Lake County officials the president says the association is a source of great satisfaction and notes the county’s sound financial reputation.
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Lake County
2 Crummer
R. E. Crummer Com
Lake County Bonds
War era military talk at Kiwanis meeting highlights Captain Wiley
Past President Sal Quixley led a Kiwanis program reviewing Dave Wiley’s wartime experiences. Capt Wiley and Maj Tha Hoyave discussed World War I and subsequent weapon developments while praising US war readiness. Wiley’s France landing recollections captivated members as Jack Simpson provided cigars and Dr Richardson won the attendance prize.
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Sal Quixley
Dave Wiley
Avon
Capt. Wiley
Maj
Tha Hoyave
Cooley
CIA
United States
Wiley
France
Jack Simpson
Lions Start Miniature Golf Course Project in Mount Doral
The Mount Doral Lions will build a miniature golf course after survey of civic clubs shows success elsewhere. Two committees will decide cost and location, with plans to be finalized next Monday. New member Alan Hill, from Pennsylvania, joins the club.
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Mount Doral Lions
Parker
Lions Cheek, Kittrell
White
Lions Rehbaum, McMurray and Turrentine
Lion Turrentine
Orlando
Lions International
Havana
Cuba
Florida
Leesburg Firemen and Policemen Blood Typing on Call
Dr. Howard G. Holland told Leesburg Rotary that all four teen city firemen including the chief and the six policemen have been typed for blood transfusions and can be called for this service. He noted about twenty five transfusions have been provided under this plan and no charge if the patient cannot pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard G. Holland
Leesburg
Rotary Club
Lees
Holland
Paul Lassiter
Frederick to Address Realtors at Lake County Board Meeting
Harlow G. Frederick of Orlando and the Forward Florida Foundation will be the featured speaker at the Lake County Real Estate Board fall meeting on Thursday September 21. Full announcements will follow with hour and venue details for the county wide gathering.
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Harlow G. Frederick
Orlando
Forward Florida Foundation
Lake County Real Estate Board
Attending Gift Show and Rest Shop Visit Noted
Miss Carrie True left Sunday for the Gift Show in Philadelphia and then to pursue rest at her shop. Ihtaal, absent due to illness, shows marked improvement after a period of absence from business.
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Carrie True
Philadel Verkion
Ihtaal
Directing Traffic Marker Placed by Lake County Chamber
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce installed a modernistic sign on leased land at Ruben at the junction of the Tampa Orlando road, guiding motorists to Lake County through Polk County to Clermont, Groveland, Montverde, Leesburg, Tavares, Eustis, Ocala and Mount Dora. The marker is part of a series maintained at junctions by the chamber.
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Lake County Fuel Co
Mount Dora
Tavares
Eustis
Green
Lake County
N. Donnelly
Geo. B
M. Albert Ramsdell
Annual Meeting for Lake County Citizens Shaping 1940 Fair
All tax paying citizens of Lake County may join by paying a $1.00 registration. Meeting at County Agent's office in Tavares. Purpose to elect officers and form plans for the 1940 fair. Invite women to participate in a civic campaign.
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Lake County
Tavares
Leesburg Physician Named Chair of District Welfare Board
Dr. LeRoy Oetjen prominent Leesburg physician was named chairman for District 11 of the State Welfare Board. The district headquarters are in Leesburg and his wide welfare experience fits him for the post.
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LeRoy Oetjen
Leesburg
State Welfare Board
Oetjen
Ten Busy Days At Big Brother Camp Ended
The Lake County Big Brother Camp at Deer Lake Camp wrapped up its first annual session with 82 boys from nearly every Lake County town. Activities included sports, crafts, swimming, and health instruction. The best all around campers were Walter Marshall, Richard Williard, Richard Blank, and Jerry Williard. Camp ended with a camp fire and candlelight procession. health measures prevented fungal infections.
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Lake County
Deer Lake
National Forest
Nuttral & Fornes
Mary Teagle
Miss Marvick
Richard Williard
Richard Blank
Jerry Williard
Yankees
Arthur Carter
Burshel Spires
Edwin Vanderpool
Hoyt Vanderpool
Harvey Beasley
Vernon Adkins
Albert Fletcher
Richard Driggers
Anglers
Pschal Hood
Jack Merck
Paul Mosteller
Hanslrd Hollon
Stanley Merck
Jack Stevenson
John Hart
Frank Alligood
The
Giants
Marion Spires
Ashley McClanahan
Cecil Baker
Hollis Beaty
Coleman Rowden
Richard Willard
Joseph Carter
Philip Spencer
Jerry Willard
Tigers
Don Geiger
J. D. Hart
Gen. Barfield
Philip Harper
Lincoln Rowe
Billy Vandiver
Cincinnati Reds
Jack McCammon
Billy Adams
Dickie Pace James Starling
H. Hutzbeck
Audrey Bentley
Glenn Roades
Red. Murphy
Gophers
Ben. Davis
Hubert Scott
Eddie Swartz
Sykes Wells
Frank Littleton
Oscar Freeman
Charlie
Roscoe
Lester Cole
All Stars
Frankie Stevens
Bill Wells
Hoyt Farmer
Propes Edlin
Richard Carver
Robbie Lewis
Donald Little
Wildcats
Julian Little
Bobbie Lewis
Neal Youngblood
Jimmie Littleton
Bobbie Jenkins
Life Save Us
Wm. J. Cross
View of a fragile world on the brink
A reflective quote from the Omaha World-Herald notes persistent fears as the world seems at risk of breaking apart while daily life continues beyond the horizon of catastrophe.
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The
Omaha World-Herald
Lake County Chamber of Commerce Direction Sign at Auburndale
A Lake County Chamber of Commerce directional sign at Auburndale guides visitors to key civic sites. The marker helps travelers locate the chamber office and nearby downtown attractions.
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Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Auburndale
Tennis Tournament Registration Drive Urged
All boys and girls interested in entering the tennis tournament are urged to register immediately at the Chamber of Commerce office.
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Chamber of Commerce Ice
Peterson to Speak at Citrus Institute in September
Hon J Hardin Peterson, Florida congressman, will be speaker at the Sixth Annual Citrus Growers Institute at Camp McQuarrie in the Ocala National Forest near Astor Park from September 4 to 8. Other speakers include Dr H Harold Hume and possibly Senator Claude Pepper. Full details available through County Agricultural Agent R E Norris at Tavares.
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J. Hardin Peterson
Congress
Florida
Citrus Growers Institute
Camp McQuarrie
Ocala National Forest
Astor Park
Don Peterson
H. Harold Hume
College of Agriculture
University of Florida
United States
Claude Pepper
Pepper
R. E. Norris
Tavares
Eastern Star Observes Founder’s Birthday Event
Mount Dora Chapter No. 103 of the Order of the Eastern Star will observe the founder’s birthday on August 31 1939 with a picnic from 4 to 6 p m on the grounds of the Masons new home. All Masons and their wives and Eastern Stars and their husbands are invited bringing a basket lunch and silver plates.
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Mount Dora
Order of the Eastern Star
Order
Dr Colley Joins Governor Cone For World’s Fair Trip
Dr. and Mrs. S C Colley plan a Sunday departure to Jacksonville to join Governor Cone’s party and ride the Governor’s special train to the World’s Fair for Florida Week. Dr. Colley will stay in New York to attend clinics at the New York Post Graduate Medical School and return to his office around September 10.
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S. C. Colley
Jacksonville
Governor Cone
New York
Seaboard Air Line
Florida
Pronghorn Antelope Adapts Feet for Speed and Terrain
The pronghorn, North America's only two hoofed ruminant, evolved faster feet to suit its dry, hard ground lifestyle. Its front hooves provide stability in mudless terrain while the back pair boosts speed to outrun predators. This adaptation illustrates how nature shapes locomotion to environment per The American Wildlife Institute.
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North America
American Wildlife Institute
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Tax Millage For Lake Co. Districts
Lake County Tax Collector J Philip Doss reports millages certified by the State Comptroller and County Commissioners show 1939 totals lower than 1938 in most districts, despite a 1 percent mill increase by the state. The reduction varies by location, with several districts receiving substantial rate cuts.
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J. Philip Doss
Lake County
State Comptroller
Attending Girl Scout Camp From Mount Dora Troop
Mount Dora troop members attend Girl Scout Camp at Silver Glen Springs from August 21 to 28. Directors include Captain Vivia Craig Martha Williamson Allene Moon and Florence Fenton among others with roles in recreation banking crafts dramatics nature nursing and cooking led by Miss May Water and Miss Halen Lesler.
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Mount Dora
Silver Glen Springs
Vivia Craig
Martha Williamson
Allene Moon
Florence Fenton
Lois Rhodes
Sheila Spilky
Mary Estey
Winifred Halena Harding
Lucille Harding
Betty Davis
Helen Davenport
Faye Shipes
Ruth Shipes
Nancy Cory
Barbara Ann Batton
Dorothy Geiger
Marjorie Daniels
Alma Peane
Jaeory Cooley
Lucille Eytty Cooper
Crandy
Ann
Kathleen Grady
Orlando
Fla
Nature
Guilford Wakelin
Tavares
Gordon Conboy
Eustis Band to Feature at Lake County Picnic
The Eustis High School band directed by Harry L. Parker will be featured at the 23rd Annual Meeting and Picnic of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce at Lakeside Park Clermont Minneola on Thursday September 14 1939 starting at 4 p m. The event gathers county leaders and visitors for a brief annual meeting and an oratorical contest by Lake County high school students on Why Lake County Florida is the Best Place to Live.
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Eustis
Harry L. Parker
Lake County
Frank W. Stebbins
Florida
Tavares
F. J. Banning
J. F. Arnold
Leesburg
Ellis
Moore
Umatilla
D. H. Moore
County Superintendent of Public Instruction
Dean's List Honor Sent To Lee French Jr
A. Lee French Jr of Mount Dora Florida receives a 1938 39 Dean's List recognition from University of Florida Dean Winston W Little for placing among the upper ten percent of the General College. The notice praises his excellent scholastic record and extends best wishes for the year.
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A. Lee French, Jr
Dean Little
University of Florida
Him
Fifth Avenue
Mount Dora
Florida
French
General College
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