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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1939

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A. Lee French, Jr Dean Little University of Florida Him Fifth Avenue Mount Dora Florida French General College

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Baseball News Bob Maxwell al Maben Maine Carl Webb Dooley Total Rodney Miller Welton McCown Bob Ivey Salt Springs Eavesetescacey R F Webb O Odom Kenninon Pounds H. Britt Thomas Inter Garden Clark Kennington Cack Britt, Clonts Barks Morris and Dilpi Baptists Lake Kiwanis News Lions News Harlow Frederick Yours T. Stin Haselton DR. Oetjen Mount Dora Lodge Knights of Pythias Mount Dora High School Evaline von Herbulis Ida Hiley Eleanore Minkley Big Brother POLK Monteroveland Soatverde Ocala Dorr Congressman Peterson Citrus Institute DR. Colley Lake Co Altoona Bay Lake Ferndale F'land P’k Gr. Island Il Groveland Lady Lake Lake Jem Lisbon Mascotte Minneola Montverde Okahm’ka Pais Ll Sorrento Ll Tavares Yalaha Lee French Gainesville Conti Pou Winston W. Little, Dean
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