Lake County Ladies Day Golf Tourney Sees Cold Winds Persist
Lake County Ladies Day Tournament at Mount Dora saw 18 holes completed despite a freezing ocean breeze described as a bone chilling wind. Reported by Clare Brigham and Irene Schaffer, with prizes awarded for low gross low net and putts as 12 Twilight Ladies joined in for Scotch and socializing after the round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Jim Peters
Galf
Clare Brigham
Irene Schaffer
Walt Sist
Mount Dora
Welch
Dot Horn
Walter Mockett
Lu Ashton
Hal Rice
Jessie French
Bill Corning
4-H Dinner Honors Lake County Boys
Harry Fogg of Mount Dora was honored for his volunteer leadership in Lake County 4-H at the annual achievement dinner held at the Lake County Agricultural Center in Tavares. 35 boys received first place project awards, and Vernon Swartsel of Mount Dora, UF student, won the state 4-H first place achievement award. Bert Gnann of Eustis received the Friend of 4-H Award for Beef Steer Show support. Nearly 300 boys are now enrolled in Lake County 4-H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Fogg
Mount Dora
Lake County
Tavares
O. M
Jack) Simpson
Board of
Lake County Commissioners
Vernon Swartsel
Ross Swartsel
Vernon
University of Florida
Bert Gnann
Eustis
Overabundance of horsepower blamed for wrecks
Editorial quip notes that too much horsepower or too little brainpower may cause more accidents, suggesting caution in vehicle usage and driver judgment.
Mount Dora King's Daughters Aid Needy For Holidays
The Mount Dora circle of The King's Daughters Charity aids clothing food rent and medical needs for the poor and elderly. They rely on local gifts and the Union Thanksgiving offering and seek more members including men. The group distributes Thanksgiving baskets and toys for Christmas and coordinates with firemen to repair donated toys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
National Order
Emma J. Tallant
King’s Daughters
J. O. Harris
Carl S. Risley
Clarence Fenske
Alice Hatch
Risley
Harold Overhiser
Mount Doral
Constance Fenske
Loyalty Tested in Tight Spots Questioned
A clipped line urges to pull on friendships in crises, implying people rely on loyal ties during hard times and warning against breaking trust when pressed.
Municipal election results and service notes from Mount Dora
Twenty years ago three councilmen were elected as 64 ballots were cast. D Fletcher Crane Alfred Rehbaum Jr and D S Simpson Jr were reelected. Pvt J Edward Fortner returned to Fort McClellan Alabama after a furlough. Ralph Chapman stationed in Solomon Islands. A Share of the Meat for Victory program ran in Mount Dora led by Mrs J R McDonald. Kiwanis hosted Battery B 350 CASS Battalion at Lake Beauclaire. Ten years ago Bobby Alderman bagged a six point buck in Ocala National Forest. 128 voters in national election that year. Walter J Patton earned Silver Beaver from Central Florida Council. Mount Plymouth Hotel and Country Club reopened under new owner management with a din ner dance and pro am golf. One year ago Mount Dora JayCees held Christmas Parade and merchants Christmas Festival with the dedication of the new Donnelly Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Fletcher Crane
Alfred Rehbaum Jr
D. S. Simpson, Jr
Edward Fortner
Fort McClellan
Ala
J. E. Fortner
Ralph Chapman
Solomon Is
Mount Dora
J. R. McDonald
Bobby Alderman
Robert Alderman
Ocala National Forest
Walter J. Patton
Central Florida
Holiday rush safety appeal urges careful actions
Guidance urges caution during the busy season to protect lives. Officials emphasize mindful driving and pedestrian awareness to reduce accidents and injuries, calling on communities to prioritize safety during holidays and celebrations.
Lake County Bridge Winners in Garden Gate Event
Lake County Duplicate Bridge Club results from Garden Gate Monday night list winners Mrs Margo Marr Eus tis and Mrs James Giltner Mount Dora in first place. Second went to Mr and Mrs Jack Groves Mount Dora. Ties for third and fourth include Mr and Mrs Wesley Elston Leesburg and Mr J R Caldwell Tavares with Mr Ed Dean Mount Dora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Duplicate Bridge Club
Howell
Garden Gate
Margo Marr
Eustis
James Giltner
Mount Dora
Jack Groves
Wesley Elston
Leesburg
J. R. Caldwell
Tavares
Ed Dean
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Warner
Martin
Kenneally
Trask
Oberhelman
Groves
Weidinhamer
Brown
Mockett
Hill
Eleman
Ashbaugh
MacDonald
Timson
Kelly
Mueller
Scarff
Palmer
Coddington
Austin Trask
Maine
Fred Gross
Connecticut
Fred
Ken Book
First Presbyterian Church
Ken
Irons
Drew’s
Golden Triangle Shopping Center
George S. Wilson
Lincoln
Mercury
America
Ford Motor Co
Herlong Motor Co
Palm Plaza Shopping Center
Lakes and Hills
By Charlene Hobbs
Jesus the Christ
Fla
Dec
Kerr
WVGT
Sun.-Mon
Troy Donahue
Suzanne Pleshette
Rome
Gene Nelson
Mount Dora JayCee
Merchants
New Donnelly St
Earth
Cees
Ata Hie
Hollenbeck
S. Highland Ave
Chevrolet
Chevy
Corvair Monza Club
S. Bay ST
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