Mount Dora Firms Offer Free Orange Juice With Meals
Mount Dora hotels and cafes serve free orange juice with every meal after a Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Packing houses provide oranges free. small glasses five cents and large glasses ten cents. Officials hope the plan boosts juice consumption and tourism in the citrus belt. Harold Goforth, secretary, says the idea could spread to other citrus cities if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora
Harold Goforth
Secreaary
Nctice
Woman's Club Christmas Party and Entertainment
The Woman's Club of Mount Dora invites public participation in a 3:00 p m Christmas program on December 18 in the Community Building auditorium. Mrs Paul Johnson directs the entertainment featuring the program The China Doll and a cast list includes numerous club members and guests for roles from Ushers to Bride and Groom, with a pre-event coffee at 12:55 and a brief business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club of
Mount Dora
Paul Johnson
James R. McDonald
al Story
Billie McCoulough
Barbara Cox
Pauline Schmierer
Carol Simpson
Marjorie Schmierer
Wen Bardwell
Julie McVicker
Meredith Folger
Betty Stockton
Hilda Zanzani
Santa Claus
Phil Boyd
Johnny Lou Hawkins
Patricia Johnson
Annette Minkley
Jane Atkins
Mary Ann Brotherson
Mardie Bardwell
Frances Hall
Mildred Schmierer
Jean Atkins
Sylvia Adams
Norma Jean Wise
Barbara Jean Larsen
Ca Land
Glen Woodworth
Ward. Estey
Johnny Groves
Lewis Carroll, Jr
Patsy Wells
Mount Dora P T A to Host Christmas Tableau and Meeting
The Mount Dora P T A meets Tuesday December 17 at 3 30 p m in the Community Building auditorium. A Christmas tableau titled Christ Is Born will be presented by elementary pupils with grade by grade musical numbers and carols culminating with Joy to the World and Away in a Manger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Parent-Teacher Association
OWS
Nichols
Jack Horner
Santa Claus
Town of
Ice
Kemety
Marineland Florida Population Counts Fish Population
Marineland Florida reports a population of 25 people and 125,000 fish in the latest tally, highlighting a tiny human community surrounded by a large aquatic creature count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marineland
Florida
Lions Club Meeting and Mount Dora Golf Course Hype
The Lions held a short Friday night meeting inviting attendance at a junior play. Lion Bill Stuart joined the club, and guest Stanley Kuzrik from Aurora Ohio touted Mount Dora Golf Club’s nine and a half hole course. A Tailtwister joke led to fines and room disputes amid club banter. Ladies Night is planned at Grand View on the 27th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Lion Bill Stuart
Lion J. M. Turner
Stanley Kuzrik
Aurora
Ohio
Mount Dora Golf Club
Rehbaum
Tailtwister
Lion Conelly
Lion Bowdish
Lion
Conelly
Grand View
Mount Dora Town Council Hears on Traffic and Licenses
At an adjourned meeting on December 9 1946 the Mount Dora Town Council discussed cleaning vacant lots adding disposal cans beautifying lake front property and traffic around the Post Office. One way street for a block and a public pass lot were proposed. Three ordinances including building code changes and an occupational license were read amid heated debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Goforth
Chamber of Commerce
Lake Front
J. E. Fortner
Alexander Street
Variou
Mount Dora
Shipley Active In Campus Events At Stephens College
Miss Vernell Shipley of Mount Dora as a senior Independents member at Stephens College hosted a tea for new and old members after a campus membership drive. Blue and white ribbons were pinned on pledges. The Independents sponsor Hands Across the Campus, a circus, dances, and a December 6 7 Christmas dance in Le Raney Wood with Will Back's orchestra. Miss Shipley is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Vernon Gipley of 288 Tremain Street.
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Vernell Shipley
Mount Dora
Independents
Stephens College
Grand View Hotel Hosts Winter Guests and Birthday Celebration
The Grand View welcomes guests for winter stays including Mr and Mrs A F Bals from Chicago Miss Elmira Lodor also from Chicago Mrs John F Wedow of Shaker Heights Ohio and Mr Fred Thompson of Arlington VA The management notes their return and marks Frederick Thomp son's birthday with a cocktail event and a surprise dinner featuring Chef Var's masterpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand View
A. F. Bals
Chicago
Ill
Elmira Lodor
John ‘S F. Wedow
Shaker’ Heights
Ohio
Fred’t B. Thompson
Arlington
Frederick Thompson
Mr.ompson
Chef Var
Baptist Church Bible School and Evening Worship
The Baptist Church invites all to Bible School at 9 45 a m and evening services at 6 15 p m with a sermon on foundations. The service features informal song by the choir under Mrs Florence G Hanscom. A fellowship dinner follows in the basement with guests welcome and asked to contribute only themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Rm Foundations
Florence G. Hanscom
Advent sermons at First Methodist Church continue this Sunday
The service at eleven o'clock features Rev. George Gibson in the first of two sermons titled Who Is This Jesus. Ross Dutton leads worship with the Chancel Choir directed by John M Hawkins and Mrs C M Brown at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist
George Gibson
Jesus
Ross Dutton
John M. Hawkins
C. M. Brown
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Hawkins
Methodist
Wilma Rogers
Religion as a Journey Sermon At Community Church
Sunday worship featured Dr. James Austin Richards delivering a sermon on Religion as a Journey. Mrs. Esther Wyatt Bishop sang So of God. The Woman's Association held a December meeting with a Christmas program and a $89 gift to feed the hungry in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Austin Richards
Esther Wyatt Bishop
M. H. Neidling
Woman’s Association
Lodor
Milner
Dr. Richards
Alice Davis
Bradley
Europe
Melvin White
Dederer
Church of Christ Fifth Avenue services and studies
Regular services at the Church of Christ on Fifth Avenue include Bible study at 10:00 a.m. Sunday preaching and communion at 11:00 a.m. and evening service at 7:00 p.m. Men and Ladies Bible study meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening Bible study also at 7:30 p.m. Visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Fifth Avenue
Dentist Dr. R F Vason to Open Mount Dora Office
Dr. R F Vason arrives in Mount Dora to practice dentistry and will share space in Dr Wells’ offices on Donnelly Avenue. He is a World War II veteran who discharged from the Army last March and has been practicing at Chattahoochee. he attended Emory University Dental School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Vason
Mount Dora
Dr. Wells
Donnelly Avenue
Vason
Chattahoochee
Emory University
Den
Eastern Star Meeting Tonight in Mount Dora
Mount Dora Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star meets at 8 this evening December 12 with initiation planned. Visiting members are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Order of the Eastern Star
Order
Legion to Host Dec 16 Fish Fry at Gilbert Park
The Legion plans a members and guests fish fry at Gilbert Park on Monday December 16. Veterans discussed GI Bill rights VA cinema burial benefits and bank loan assistance and urged keeping a personal file for dependents. The group approved future purchase of a palmotor and awaited Legion Memorial Home plans at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Park
Legion
Harold Goforth
Roy Christopher
L. A. Bryant
Orlando
Veteran’s Administration
Bill Brenner
G. I
V. A
Robinson Avenue
Old Army Air Base
Legion Memorial
Mount Dora Police and Parking Woes Highlight Town Life
In Mount Dora local fare and town news recounts. Readers gripe about city actions and police coverage while a theft wave and car parking lapses prompt warnings to lock vehicles. Chief Story patrols the 400 block as winter visitors note town policing, and a driver blocks another car with poor parking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Mount Dora
Story
Donnelly
Hale’s Grocery
Winter Visitors Please Register at Mount Dora Chamber
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce asks winter visitors to register at the Chamber office on Fifth Avenue. Harold Goforth says the registry helps friends locate visitors and assist new permanent residents. hotels are providing registration cards for convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Food And Apron Sale By Pythian Sisters
The Pythian Sisters announce an Apron and Food Sale on Saturday of week December 14 at 9 30 a m in Mr L R Tremain s office 430 Donnelly. Readied foods and aprons of various styles will be offered in a local community sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
L. R. Tremain
Mount Dora Lawn Bowls Sees Growth and Improvements
The Mount Dora lawn bowling club reports new members including Dr Clinton C Straughn and daughter, a plan to install a modern scoreboard, and park department improvements after a windy day cleaned the courts. Membership nears 90 as the season grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Soper
Harry
Morse
Bank
New Jersey
Mount Dora
Grand View
Clinton C. Straughn
Daugh
Ughn
New Smyrna
Smyrna
Dean & Merritt
Willard M
Bill) Bryant
Hartford
Park Commissioners
Maben
Bridgman
Ferguson and Breckenridge
Honor Roll Lists By Grade With Names
The document lists honor roll selections by grade levels. Seventh grade shows 7 percent with names including William Beims and Martha Simpson. Eighth grade notes 16 percent with Patricia Denmark and Helen Whitehead among others. Ninth grade 31 percent lists Raoul Barker, Edward Harding, Harriet Gawthrop, and others. Tenth grade 21 percent names Patty Claflin and Tim Poulton. Eleventh grade 30 percent includes Mary Jo Burr and Roy Dutton. Twelfth grade 34 percent lists Sue Bond and Dorothy Eckholdt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Beims
Max Bulske
Patsy Dean
Peggy Guy
Martha Simpson
Patricia Denmark
Barry Norton
Bettye Ann Ray
Darlene Schaff
Helen Whitehead
Raoul Barker
Edward Harding
Harriet Gawthrop
Evelyn Minkley
Mildred Pope
Floyd Risley
Claire Schubert
Betty Ruth Schwartz
George Sims
Mary Martha Simpson
Herbert Trenham
Helen Wages
Patty Claflin
Billy Lofroos
Adrianne Norton
Tim Poulton
Barbara Shipes
Frances Smith
Sally Strite
Mary Jo Burr
Ross Dutton
Roy Dutton
Frank Keller
Roy Ledford
Carol Swort
Juanita van Deroef
Jimmy Vincent
George White
Sue Bond
Dorothy Eckholdt
Maryann Hadlock
Doris Harding
Lucille Minkley
Lila Rhodes
Laura Roseborough
Caution lock your cars nighttime theft alert
Police urge motorists to lock car doors when leaving vehicles especially at night after several thefts from parked cars. Mount Dora has been free from this theft but drivers have neglected to lock doors. securing doors is easier than recovering stolen items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Farmers Priorities No Longer Handled Locally
Lake County farmers are told that the county agent's office will not process applications for construction and priorities. Dwellings go to the Federal Housing Administration in Jacksonville while non-dwelling priorities go to the Civilian Production Administration in Jacksonville. The Lake County Agricultural Conservation Committee also stops issuing veteran's machinery certificates, though expired certificates may be extended at the county agent's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Production and Marketing Administration
Federal Housing Administration
Jacksonville
Civilian Production Administration
Lake County Agricultural Conservation Committee
Impact of Roundworm Infection on Young Pigs
Young pigs infected with roundworms become stunted and weak. They suffer die and often develop a pot-bellied appearance, reflecting severe health decline.
Kiwanis hears Bridgman on When Ice is King topic
Mount Dora Kiwanis meet features guest Frank Bridgman winter resident and former Massachusetts legislature librarian. He discusses his talk titled When Ice is King and delivers two personal color films including Saint Malo fire aftermath and local Boy Scouts on a sub chaser trip. New members Otto G Markert and Harold A Willis welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bridgman
Mount Dora
Kiwanis
Ice
Bridgman
Massachusetts Legislature
Kiwanis Club
George White
Otto G.markert
Harold A. Willis
U. S. Army
Harold Overhiser
Gilbert Park
Bill Barnett
France
Saint-Malo
St. Johns River
Cornell
Mount Dora Announces New City Directory
Mount Dora will publish a new directory and asks residents to verify their names and addresses with the Chamber of Commerce. Census canvassers say few names were missed, but unlisted individuals should submit corrections to ensure a complete, up to date directory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Shuffleboard Club elects officers for Mount Dora year
The Shuffleboard Club of Mount Dora held its annual meeting on December 3 electing John W. Bakey as president George Shepard as vice president Frank W. Pohlman as secretary treasurer. Committees were named for Equipment Welcome Membership Entertainment Tournament Publicity and more. The secretary to thank the Town Council for summer club facilities and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuffleboard Club of
Mount Dora
John W. Bakey
George Shepard
Frank W. Pohlman
Earl W. Dodd
Frank Judd
Thomas H. Spencer
A. Schonenberger
Clare Purdy
Gail King
Fred Seiger
G. E
D. R. Sullivan
Minna Hegeman
Geo. Shepard
J. A. Houston
Ray Blanchard
Two Get Teacher's Certificates in November
The State Department of Education issued 50 teacher certificates in November. Mount Dora residents Mrs Agnes Dunn Skidmore and Miss Lavina Ruben Wagner received temporary certificates. A separate farming note explains curing pork two to three days per pound, with a 10 pound ham curing in 30 days and bacon in ten days to two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Education
Colin English
Mount Dora
Agnes Dunn Skidmore
Lavina Ruben Wagner
Mount Dora Golf Course Opens December 15
Mount Dora announces the official opening of its new nine hole golf course on December 15. Club president Willard Wadsworth and officers will tee off, with architect C L Deming and pro Stanley Kuznik shaping the opening layout on Highland Avenue. The course offers three to nine hole play, a putting green, practice tee, and fairway driving area for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Willard Wadsworth
Highland Avenue
Stanley Kuznik
Aurora
Ohio
C. L. Deming
Entire Ticket Wins In Town Election
In a town election expected to be routine, a write in campaign emerged to challenge two announced candidates. Voters turned out, voting for all announced candidates. Ballots cast 5 for Councilwoman with Lillian Christie at 261 and Florence Hanscom at 83. Councilman results show Richard Eddy 0 and Roland J. Morse 319. Park Board member Harry Hopcraft 295. A few ballots were rejected for errors but overall the slate prevailed with scattered minor votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Christie
Florence G. Hanscom
Richard Eddy
Roland J. Morse
Harry .J
Hopcraft
Masons Elect Officers at Mount Dora Lodge No 238
Mount Dora Lodge No 238 F A M elected W M Ward S Estey and senior officers for 1946 at its December meeting. The master elect named assistants for the year including Thos E Deerinz and O W Marchant. Installation planned in January with Grand Lodge officers expected to conduct. Meetings are the first and third Thursdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
W. M
Ward S .Estey
Ss. Ww
John F. Groves
Treas
R. G. Shipes
Sr. Secy
J. D. Slone
Thos. E. Deerinz
O. W. Marchant
Owen W. Conner
Stewart
T. C. Yonler
S. W. Swiger
Grand Lodge
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Kiwanis News
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