Dr Reed to Lead Mount Dora Church After Watertown Service
The Rev Harry W Reed of Watertown New York will become minister of the Mountain Community Church Mount Dora Florida arriving around December 21 or 22 1939 and presiding at the Christmas service. He has served All Souls Universalist Church Watertown for 29 years and plans a four month summer term in Mount Dora before returning North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Westbrook Reed
Watertown
N. Y
Mountain Community Church
Community Church
Mount Dora
Florida
Reed
All Souls Universalist Church
All Souls Universalist
Florida Some Time the Present Month. “Dr Reed’s Service As Minister of All Souls
All Souls
Oy Jones
Star Lake Watertown
Conservationists Host Fish Fry at Lake County Meeting
The Lake County conservation council held its annual meeting and fish fry at Palm Garden Fish Camp. Choate of Eustis was elected president. O W Smith of Astatula named rotary appointee. Directors elected and reelected include Cottrell Leesburg Rehbaum Mount Dora Brown Davis Treadway Hunter Turner Smith Crutcher Gorman Newell Wettstein Choate Kinser Schumacher Wilkerson Dickson Drake Griffin Maxwell Scott Brown DeLand. The gathering heard from Earl Brown on conserving Florida’s resources and restocking forests and rivers. Denslow reported 242 members and $103 on hand. A boat cruise followed the meeting with local dignitaries aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ga Lake” Conservation Sonali al Sonne
Palm Garden
Iearte
Choate
Eustis
O. W. Smith
Astatula
Rotary
Jennings Cottrell
Leesburg
Alfred Rehbaum
Mount Dora
H. C. Brown
A. M. Davis
Groveland
C. B Treadway
J. C. Hunter
Tavares
Charles Turner
Smith
Alice B. Crutcher
P. C. Gorman
David M. Newell
A . Wettstein
Loney
B. M. Kinser
E. Schumacher
E. H. Wilkerson
On Tis
R. W. Dickson
Frank Drake
John T. Griffin
Rogers C. Young
St. Petersburg
Lake County
Os. H. Cooley
Brown
David Denslow
T. L. Rainey
Forester
Ocala
Simpson
Dora
Gaylord
Sitendine
M. W. Simpson
Jack Simpson
Thos. H. Cooley
I. Mossbacher
Capt
Harry Wise
A. A. Tanner
H. W. Harlow
M. L. Denbroder
Geo. C. Keller
Radio Entertainers For Mount Dora Tourist Club
The Mount Dora Tourist Club will host a program sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce next Tuesday evening the 19th. WDBO Radio Station from Orlando will send its best performers to present musical numbers and tap dancing. After this event, no further Tourist Club entertainment is planned until January 9 when the Charles Carey Theatre Company performs Training a Husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
WDBO
Columbia Broadcasting System
Orlando
Tareby
Ae Uary
Charles Carey Theatre Company
Mr Seccombe in Poor Health in Mount Dora
Elias Seccombe of Ansonia Connecticut long time Mount Dora resident at 621 East Fifth Avenue is very ill with nervous trouble. He undergoes X ray treatments for skin cancer and spots on his lungs from stone dust threaten his health. He has worked in the stone cutting business for 60 years and chills haunt him nightly requiring a hot water bottle.
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Elias Seccombe
Ansonia
Conn
Mount Dora
East Fifth Avenue
Christmas Furlough for 613 Culver Cadets
George B. Backus of 1005 McDonald Street will join 613 Culver Military Academy cadets for a Christmas furlough. The school plans a holiday break for enrolled students.
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George B. Backus
McDonald Street
Culver Military Academy
Lions Hear Kerr Speak on Courtesy and Fellowship
Mount Dora Lions heard Mr. Kerr praise local hospitality noting the town’s congenial people. Kerr, born in England and longtime American resident, praised southern courtesy and said he plans to return. Lions members debated business matters as Whaley led discussions, while several names were saluted for missing the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Kerr
Kerr
Mount Dora
England
America
Miami
Dora
Massachusetts
Lions
Lion Whaley
Cliff White
S.L. Kittrell
Lemuel C. Downs
W. C. Foster
Samuel W. Swiger
Mount Dora Knights of Pythias Week of Activities
Mount Dora Lodge 134 reports a busy week with six candidates named Knights and two from Eustis Lodge. A delegation visited Clermont Lodge while officers for January installation were elected including Wilder, Wingler, Zeigler, Cassidy, Wise, and Scott. Knights welcome winter visitors to the temple each Wednesday at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
C. O. Wilder
W. P. Wingler
N. C. Zeigler
R. G. Cassidy
Curtis Wise
H. A. Scott
J. R. Williamson
F. J. Ledger
Townsend Club Meeting Set for December 18
The Townsend Club will meet Monday at 7 30 p m in the Community Building. All are urged to attend as officers will be nominated for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Club
Christmas Sale at Tangerine Hall Details
A notice invites patrons to a December 16 sale at the Hall from 3 to 6 featuring food candy and attractive gifts for Christmas. The event emphasizes a Tangerine location and a holiday shopping opportunity.
Lake County Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting Seen
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meets in the Court House office at 2 30 on Friday December 15. President Frank W Stebbins requests prompt and full attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Court House
Frank W. Stebbins
Sophomore Volleyball Closes Gap With Freshmen
Miss Ossie Ginther of Mount Dora High School, now at F. S. C. W., played for the sophomore squad as they beat the freshmen 39 to 29 on Wednesday afternoon November 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossie Ginther
Mount Dora High School
Girls Basketball Meeting Sets Plans for Town Team
A meeting of girls basketball teams is called for Thursday evening December 21 at 7 30 in the Chamber of Commerce office. All girls and young women interested in forming a town team are urged to attend and help plan the season with coach Bewither and manager Marion Who. Miss Mary Elizabeth Simpson will be captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Oe Gore
Eat x
Marion
Mary Elizabeth Simpson
Junior Women Sponsor Christmas Lighting Contest
The Junior Woman's Club sponsors an Outdoor Christmas Lighting contest with prizes for first to third place. Entries must be residential, visible from street, in an individual name, registered by December 22, 5 pm via Chamber of Commerce, use white or colored lights under 25 watts, with 15 minimum, and be safely installed. Judging occurs by viewing installations between Christmas and contest end. lights burn nightly 7 to 10 pm from December 23 to December 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Mrs. McMurray
Lake County Horticultural Board to Meet on December 18
Members of the Lake County Horticultural Association board are reminded of the regular monthly meeting next Monday night December 18. The meeting will be held in the Courthouse at Tavares and will commence promptly at 8 00 p.m. A full attendance is urged by President Charles R Short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lake County Horticultural Association
Tavares
Charles. R. Short
Sailboat Race Opens Season Off Mount Dora Club
The season opener sails Sunday at 2 30 p m off Mount Dora Yacht Club pier. Sailboat skippers are invited to observe the race. Boats will run in classes with separate races scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Yacht Club
Kiwanis Club Hosts Clown and Guests at Inter-Club Meet
Kiwanis in Eustis held an inter-club luncheon at Lake County Country Club. Speaker Sard Holland, Polk County State Senator and governor candidate, addressed guests. Children enjoyed “Smile the Clown” F C McGuire from Cirque fame who gave candy caps and circus antics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis
Lake Every
Sard Holland
Bartow
Polk County
Kenneth Rogers
Smile
F. C. McGuire
P. T. Barnum
Barnum and Bailey
Ringling Brothers
McGuire
Sears, Roebuck
Orlando
Kiwanians
Davis Moorhead
Jack Pease
Howard Nutter
Emily Coffin
Bob Burkart
John Burkart
Betty Cooley
David Edgerton
Donald French
Glenn Brown
Nancy Fuller
Bobby Vincent
Geraldine Richardson
Helen Betsy Kramer
C. W. Rogers
Marian Roseborough
Stephen Fertitta
Gladys Irene Crane
Sam Monroe
Panama City
John Coffin
Lloyd Atkins
Ralph Acree
Junior Play Cast Announced for The Ghost Parade
The junior class announces the cast for The Ghost Parade a three act farce by Katharine Kavanaugh to be staged January 19 at Community Building The Hotel Imperial lobby setting features Absolom Hawkes Wilbur Vanzant Hiram and others in a lively lineup including Miss Abigail Jones Betsy Kramer Miriam Blackman Joanne French and Mary Allen among cast members.
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Katharine Kavanaugh
Kenneth Rogers
Suzanne Sawyer
Hotel Imperial
Littleboro
Absolom Hawkes
Felton Dean
Wilbur
Vanzant
Hiram
Sam Fertitta
Rastus
Victor Moore
Abe Higgenbottom
van Moore
Methabel
Matilda
Betty Blanchard
Winifred Harding
Mamie Rose
New York
Sheila Spilky
Masons Elect Officers at Mount Dora Lodge No 238
At the Stated Communication of Mount Dora Lodge No 238 F and A M on December 7 officers for the coming year were elected M W Simpson W M W L Story S W L G Simpson J W C M Gudgeon Treas J B Griswold Secy Installation of new officers will be held in January jointly with the local chapter of the Eastern Star
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Lodge
M. W. Simpson
W. M
W. L. Story
S. W
L. G. Simpson
J. W
C.M. Gudgeon
Treas
Sec’y
The
Eastern Star
Post Office to Stay Open All Day Today and Next Thursday
Postmaster C C Dooley asks the Topic to announce the post office will be open all day today and all day next Thursday to accommodate patrons mailing Christmas gifts and cards. Normally Thursday afternoons are closed, but the Thursdays before Christmas are exceptions.
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C. C. Dooley
Praise From Far and Wide For County Commissioners
Voters in the town election totaled 147 with no opposition to candidates. Mayor M. W. Simpson and Wm. J. Johnson won. Park Commission candidates saw Robt. W. Dickson 124 and Mrs. C. E. Brooks 4. Tax receipts rose in November, with 4,030 tax receipts vs 3,432 last year and 467 intangible taxes vs 355. Letters from 15 states praised Lake County tax reductions, highlighting cross‑state interest in Florida’s tax program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Elections
Park Commission
C. E. Brooks
M. W. Simpson
Wm. J. Johnson
Elizabeth L. Evans
Lake County
Beaver Falls
Lvania
Boyce A. Williams
Beaver County
Pennsylvania
Florida
Ifornia
California
Milford
Connecticut
San Diego
Michigan
Oshkosh
Wisconsin
Social Memberships Proposed for Lake County Country Club
The entertainment committee proposes social memberships at five dollars restricting access to club events to members and their guests. Members receive use of all facilities and free admission to televised entertainments. The plan includes a calendar of dances from January 13 to March 16 with local acts. Applications go to committee members or Lake County Country Club in Eustis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stebwats
Askin
Norlong
Jr. Tavares
Leesburg
David Edgerton
Mount Dora
Washington
Stetson Orchestra
Slewfoot
Johnson
Harlem Colored Serenaders
Lake County
Eustis
New Manager for Princess Theatre Transition in Mount Dora
J. V. Seckinger, longtime Princess Theatre manager, left Mount Dora Monday night for St. Petersburg to run a larger Sparks theatre. Pickens Talley, from Lakeland, succeeds him and was introduced to local business leaders. Seckinger’s departure is noted with goodwill as Talley plans to maintain high service and showcase Mount Dora’s strong cinema offerings.
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J. V. Seckinger
Princess Theatre
St. Petersburg
Sparks
Mount Dora
Pickens ‘Talley
Seckinger
Talley
Sign at Highway 441 junction bears only “Thank You Come Again”
After a wreck caused by a car, the junction at Highway 441 and Eleventh Avenue shows only “Thank You- Come Again.” The town notes signs advertising a dance at the WATCH Club, a new organization in town.
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Highway 441
Eleventh Avenue
Near Loranes Claim Title In Close Duel
In a tight contest claimed as a near draw, competitors traded leads against Loranes with scores fluctuating between 115 and 45. The event highlighted persistent effort and a high pace throughout.
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Loranes
Work Begins to Clean Dora Canal for Navigation
Work started this week on Dora and Apopka canals to remove rocks and logs and deepen the channel. The project aims to restore pleasure and fishing trips once water levels allow, with $70 raised since last report including $50 from the local chamber of commerce. Donations may be given to treasurer George C. Keller at the Topic office or to Capt. Harry Wise or Arthur A. Tanner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Apopka
Chamber of Commerce
R. F. Porter
A. L. Brown
George C. Keller
Harry Wise
Arthur A. Tanner
Mount Dora Opens Season With 30-18 Win Over Clermont
Mount Dora, coached by Vincent, opened the 1939-40 season with a 30-18 victory at Clermont after ten days of practice. The B team won 30-5. The Dorans trailed at half but pulled ahead in the second half. They travel to Tavares on Friday December 15 to face the Tavares squad in their gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Clermont
Calvin Richardson
Vincent
Central Florida
Dorans
Mount Doran
Tavares
Pilgrimage to Bethlehem travel talk by Dr. Everington
Dr John Everington will present a travel talk titled A Pilgrimage to Bethlehem on Sunday at 7 45 p m in the Congregational church Tangerine The illustrated lecture tours the fields of the shepherds and the Inn of Bethlehem inviting all to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Everington
Bethlehem
Bny
Bethle'm
Chile
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Dr. Reed
MR. Seccombe
Lions News
Knights of Pythias
A. M. Brodie
Hinsdale Sanatorium
Hinsdale, Ill
Thei
Kiwanis News
Masons
Innovation of
Lake Co
Dora Canal
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