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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1948

Page

2

Bowling club renovation and clubroom alterations detailed

The article outlines extensive renovations at the bowling facility including reconfigured lockers, a new 1946 block, reduced room length, a central pumping station conversion to a kitchen, new electric range and fixtures, linoleum flooring, and trophy cabinet relocation. Outdoor ramp access to a basement storage area is added and a house party will mark completion with a history presentation by Bridgs, as Briggs renewed notes on lawn bowling.

Town Waterworks Sam Bagwell Briggs Harry Briggs

Mount Dora Press Banquet Highlights Florida Editors

At the Lakeside Inn a Mount Dora convention banquet featured Stetson students Jeane Harris and Herschell Hatcher praised as an emerging duo. Louis Wadsworth of Live Oak was named Florida Press Association president, joining festive discussions on lawn bowling and a pageant of local teams for winter league play.

Lakeside Inn Stetson University Jeane Harris Bartow Herschell Hatcher DeLand Jeanette McDonald-Nelson Eddy Louis Wadsworth Live Oak Florida Press Association Mount Dora Grand View Hotel Cocoa St. Petersburg Harvey Gourley Jenkintown James Hallowell Andrew H. McKee W. H. Prince Joseph H. Tracy Jacob L. Tyson William Brady Madison Wisconsin Encyclopedia Britannica Games Gourley Gregor Parker Skip Marsh Boyle Rehm Seiger Crockett Skip Grant Chesley Wilmot Blackburne Nelson Loyal Frisbee Polly Rose Balfe Homestead Brenwood Studio Nielsen-Busch Russell Kay Urban C. E. Hames Grand View Ivar Nielsen Bill Wells

Sanderson Death Claimed Villa Dora Coach In Evanston

J. C. Sanderson, longtime Villa Dora coach for six seasons, died today at his Evanston summer home. He leaves widow Mrs. Bertha Sanderson and a son Thomas. Burial will be in Evanston.

J. C. Sanderson Villa Dora Evanston Bertha Sanderson Thomas

Circle Meets Mrs Bakey for First Methodist Circle

Mrs J W Bakey hosts Reba Gibson circle of the First Methodist church Tuesday at 2 30 p m Mrs John Wilmot directs the program Miss L M Barrett gives the devotions

J. W. Bakey Reba Gibson First Methodist Church John Wilmot L. M. Barrett

Notice to Creditors in Estate of Ethelyn Par Fitt Zell

In Lake County Florida probate court creditors are notified to present claims against the estate of Ethelyn Par Fitt Zell, deceased, to Judge A B Herlong Jr within eight months of the first publication. Claims not filed on time are barred. Dated November 12, 1948. Executor A C Quixley and attorney W M Kennedy Mt Dora Fla.

Lake County Florida Ethelyn Parfitt Zell Ethaelyn Parfitt Zelus Herlong, Jr A. C. Quixley W. M. Kennedy Mount Dora Fla

Teams to cross swords this week for league prep

Bridgman DeGraff Swift will face skipping Breckenridge with Wheeler as substitute in trial games led by judges Thomas and Maben. Players Bridgman and Drury learn bowls at 111 West Eleventh Avenue while newcomers Dwelle Kreutz Heaton join Villa Dora residents as winter stay.

Skip McLachlan Ferguson Bridgman DeGraff Swift Skip Breckenridge Wheeler Thomas Publicity Maben John S. Bridgman Fairfield Conn Robert Drury South Hero Vermont Edward C. Dwelle Charlotte N. C Whitefield N. H M. P. W. Kreutz Boston Villa Dora Lou L. Heaton Flushing, N. Y

Pfc Warren Story Jr Returns to Harness Duty at Fort Knox

Pfc Warren Story Jr has arrived at Fort Knox for duty after a posting in Japan. He informs his parents Mr and Mrs Warren L Story of Mount Dora that he is assigned to military duties.

Warren Story, Jr Fort Knox Japan Warren L. Story Mount Dora

Hello to Mount Dora Visitors From Betty Seiss

Betty Seiss at the Chamber of Commerce asks visitors to Mount Dora to register with her. She will greet them and inform their friends already in town that they have arrived.

Betty Seiss Chamber of Commerce Mount Dora

Dr Reed to Address PTA Meeting with Christmas Program

Dr Reed will address the P T A on community building at 3 30 p m The high school glee club will entertain with Christmas music Hostesses include Mrs J M Smith Mrs Chet Conelly and Mrs W H Harpley

Mnunity High School Glee Club J. M. Smith Chet Conelly W. H. Harpley

Messiah Rehearsal Set For Church Choir

All chorus members for Handel's Messiah to perform at the church rehearse Monday at 7 30 p m The regular rehearsals occur Wednesdays at 8 15 p m.

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