Credit Rating Assa Formed By Local Merchants
Local merchants form the Credit Rating Association linked to the National Rating Association to provide credit risk information for Mount Dora and surrounding areas. Members receive Red Guide reports every ninety days to monitor credit, with debtors warned and allowed to respond before publication. Participating firms include Mount Dora F E Burton, G W Dahlin, Chapman and Bowie, Builders Supply Co, O L Hale, Citrus Culture Corp, Mount Dora Pharmacy, Parker's Market, E Mosteller, Dr. Miller Wells, R G Galloway, L F Jackson, H Stewart & Co, and others in citrus and grocery trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
National Rating Association
Lake
Mena Asa
Caltion
Dun and
Bradstreet
Red Guides
F. E. Burton
G. W. Dahlin
Chapman and Bowie
Builders Supply Co
O. L. Hale
Citrus Culture Cor’pn
Mount Dora Pharmacy
B. Er Gas and Oil
Tory Bros
Res. Parker
E. Mosteller
Dr. Miller Wells
R. G. Galloway
L. F. Jackson
S. Tae
L. Smith
H. Stewart & Co
Art League Notes and Holiday Music Event
The sketching group met at President W J Tton's home on Friday. On Friday December 27 the Art League invites members and friends to Mrs Hilay Garvin's home in Eustis for an evening of music. The League welcomes new members and anyone interested in arts or craftwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Tton
Art League
Hilay Garvin
Eustis
Register Request Notes No Charge For Peryiee
A brief entry notes a registration request with the statement there is no charge for this service. The readable text mentions a user or applicant, but no specific names, dates, or organizations are provided.
Riley's Park News Hosts Shuffleboard Night
Tuesday evening event moved from covered dish to shuffleboard with Grady Simpson and Mrs Will Chausse winning though costumes drew most attention. Professional parade followed in the community building with no prizes given as judges disagreed. Monkeys Nancy and a cast of visitors from multiple states joined the holiday mood among new park guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Chausse
Grady Simpson
White
Bemis
Mr. Amey
Mr. Schubert
Mr. Abbott
Victrola
Mr. Abbot
Carl White
Alfred Abbott
Nancy
Michigan
Florida
Tampa
F. H. Aklus
Sewaren
N. J
J. G. Isenburg
Johnson City
Tenn
Hardee
Palatka
John Clements
Cincinnati
Ohio
C. Simmons
Charles
Ann Harbor
Mich
B. Kordash
Gaylord
Ashmore Heads Lake County Realtors
J. R. Ashmore of Eustis elected president of the Lake County Board of Realtors for 1941 at Clermont. Dodge Taylor of Howey-in-the-Hills becomes vice president and A. Lee French of Mount Dora is secretary-treasurer. Ernest Denslow of Clermont chairs a committee to publicize Lake County’s favorable tax situation. The board praised the County Commissioners for fiscal management and tax cuts. A 1941 study of the National Association real estate course was approved. A charter name change from Lake County Real Estate Board to Lake County Board of Realtors will be sent to the National Association in Orlando on January 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Ashmore
Eustis
Lake County
Lake
Florida
National Association
Natoonal Association
Lake County Real Estate Board
Lake County Board of Realtors
The
State Association
Orlando
Si State Association
Secn
the J
Work in progress on State Road 29 in Glades County
Work continues on State Road 29 in Glades County between State Road 69 and Indian Prairie Canal. Traffic may proceed with caution as crews complete enhancements and repairs along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glades County
Indian Prairie Canal
Tourist Club announces new member additions and i nformation
Two members of the Tourist Club were omitted in last week’s list Mrs A H Armes and Mrs C W Currier. Season ticket buyers have added members since the 2s issue but the current addition will be published next week. The opening program was praised as splendid with no show the Christmas week. January 7 features Petries White Hussars under Chamber of Commerce sponsorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Armes
C. W. Currier
Petrie’s
White Hussars
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora School Band Grows Under Local Mentors
The Mount Dora School Band progresses with 32 registrants and instructors Mr Sedano and Mr Broom teaching rudiments while instruments arrive. Students will begin practicing after Christmas holidays with school reopening, as the group receives thanks to volunteers aiding the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Carl Broom
Sedano
Broom
Urquhart’s Team Wins Intra Club Bowls. Second Prize Decided
Last week lawn bowling interclub results show Urquhart’s squad taking three round wins while three teams tied for second. Parker defeats Morse substitute Dickson and Denbroeder in playoff for second prize. Weather and rain disrupted events with Dec 27 rescheduled and a full upcoming social schedule listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckis
Dexter
Bryant
Thomas
R. R. Morse
Denbroeder
Parker
Dickson
Lawin
Converse
Carey
Urquhart
Bradley
Poole
Spear
Morse
Mount Dora
DeLand
Orlando
Daytona
New Smyrna
Christmas Lighting Contest Judging Tonight
The Junior Woman's Club thanks donors who assisted this year's Christmas Lighting Contest. Judging will begin at eight o clock tonight with displays ready for evaluation. Winners are to be announced in the next issue of the Topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Jackson
Donnelly Street
Doris Camp
Gorham Street
Ruth Irene
Floyd Risley
N. Tremain
Betty Cooley
Sheridan Road
Sylvan. Shores
Frank Drake
Seventh Avenue
W. F. Young
N. Donnelly
Mount Dora Junior Woman's Club Hosts Men's Night at Yacht Club
The Mount Dora Junior Woman's Club held its December social at the Yacht Club featuring Capt. John H. Davies of the Orlando Air Base. He discussed air corps duties and the base, prompting numerous questions. Tickets for the upcoming Christmas dance were sold via the Chamber of Commerce and club members. The benefit movie netted 49 dollars, chaired by Mrs. Henry Land. A business meeting is slated for 3 p.m. at the Yacht Club. Florida farmers have a strong market for additional right in the state. only about 25 percent of the work used in Florida is produced there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Yacht Club
John H. Davies
Air Corps
Orlando Air Base
Chamber of Commerce
Henry Land
David S. Simpson
Ee Glenn
Florida
Mrs Harry Backus Sets Alley Record In Eustis Bowls
Mrs Harry Backus topped her own alley mark Tuesday at the Bowldrome Eustis with a 232 against the Rotary Club in a league game. The Chicadees beat the Rotary 2 to 1 as Kruse Baddong Chandler and Peacock joined the high scorer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Backus
Bowldrome
Eustis
Rotary Club
Backus
Chicadees
Crack
Arlene Kruse
Paul Baddong
Charlie Chandler
Henry Peacock
New Mail Schedule Implemented Saturday December 14 1940
New mail schedules begin Saturday December 14 1940 with outgoing and incoming times for Tavares Eustis Leesburg and other points. Outgoing closes 7 00 AM 8 45 AM 12 45 PM 5 00 PM 5 30 PM Air mail at 5 30 PM Florida mail incoming due 7 10 AM 9 15 AM 1 15 PM 3 45 PM All points north and south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavares
Eustis
Leesburg
Air Mail
Florida
Postal Schedule Fragments From Dooley Post Office
The note lists daily transport times including air and train services. Star Route air schedules show 4 30 P M and 9 15 A M entries while trains run at 3 45 P M and 5 00 P M. Postmaster C C Dooley signs the fragment.
Local recruit begins three year Army term
Wm. R. Rothe Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Gebhard of 950 Clayton street, enlisted for three years in the U. S. Army. He went to MacDill Field in Tampa on December 7 for tests then to Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis for aviation training. Rothe was previously a member of the Lake County Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. R. Routhe, Jr
Charles E. Gebhard
Clayton Street
U. S. Army
MacDill Field
Tampa
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
Rothe
Lake County Guard
Train Schedule Effective Sunday December 15 1940
Train schedule lists No 433 from Sanford to Mount Dora arriving 7 10 A M daily except Sunday No 431 from Sanford to Mount Dora arriving 3 45 PM daily except No 4 from Leesburg to Mount Dora Sanford arrives 1 15 PM daily No 430 from Umatilla to Sanford arriving 8 15 PM daily P W Turrentine Agent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Mount Dora
Leesburg
Umatilla
P. W. Turrentine
New war vessels launched for Uncle Sam's navy
A Union article notes the ongoing launch of new war vessels, highlighting rapid shipbuilding efforts for the United States Navy and reflecting wartime mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
Union
Singing Tower Route Detour Eliminated Opens New Highway
Good news for motorists announced by contractor Caldwell as a Dundee to Lake Wales highway opens eliminating a detour through groves from Lake Pierce Club via Winter Haven to the Singing Tower. Traffic now uses No. 8 from Haines City Lake Wales south to Miami with improved safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Dundee
Lake Wales
Groves
Lake Pierce Club
Winter Haven
Trafic
Haines City
Miami
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Plant Opens by Lloyd Atkins
Lloyd Atkins opened a $15,000 steam laundry and dry cleaning plant this week. He is now handling all his work in his own facility located at the corner of the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Atkins
Laundry business expands with new Mount Dora facility
At 66 by 100 feet on Fourth avenue and Baker street a new concrete building will house a full laundry and dry cleaning operation. The plant features modern machines including two large washers, an extractor, a 4 roller ironer, hot head pressers and collar forms. Twelve full time workers presently operate, with plans to add staff as needed and move the Fifth avenue dry cleaning plant into the new site soon. The owner, Mr. Atkins, built the business from a single truck and now serves a large patronage with expected expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Avenue
Baker Street
Fourth
Atkins
Fifth Avenue
Mount Dora
Christmas Baskets Ready for Delivery by King’s Daughters
Storeroom next door filled like a grocery store and meat market as the King’s Daughters prepare Christmas baskets for poor families. Toys are being packed at Mrs. George Coffin’s home on Seventh Avenue and will be delivered this afternoon by Boy Scouts under the group’s direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
George Coffin
Seventh Avenue
Boy Scouts
Ings Daughters
Poinsettia Cuttings After Blooming Tips
To root poinsettias, take cuttings about a foot long from the hard canes right after blooming. Insert cuttings about nine inches into the soil and firm the soil around them. Water well after planting.
Kiwanis Club Christmas Dinner Brims With Spirit
Kiwanis meeting drew 39 members and guests including Chief Story’s Safety Patrol. A decorated tree held gifts for later distribution as a roast shoat dinner, carols by the Glee Club and solo performances complemented a sermon on Christmas spirit by Dr. D T Johnson. Gifts totaling 40 dollars from Villa Dora guests and others were donated to King’s Daughters for underprivileged children. Rain ended a drought as toys were dispatched to King's Daughters for Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Chief Story
Fred Beardsley
George Malone, Jr
Robert Goodman, Jr
Ray Blanchard
Walter Tucker
Warren Story
Sam Brown
American Automobile Association
Alfred Rehbaum
Maxine Saltsman
Jesus Bambino
D. T. Johnson
Eustis
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
St. Luke
Carl Graves
Villa Dora
Clarke. Burrell
King’s Daughters
Safety Patrol
Ormond Powers
Leesburg
Lake County
Orlando Morning Sentinel
Floyd Montgomery
Christmas Carols Singers Plan Christmas Eve Event
The Intermediate and Senior Leagues of the Methodist church announce Christmas Carols on Christmas Eve. Members will meet beforehand to rehearse and begin the song program at a designated start time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Fae
Cine Ee Ee
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Noonday Club
E. S
J. D. LaDue
A. Shhonenberger
F. A. Bunkley
Hi. A. Harrold
E. C. Baldwin
L. B. Shays
Dr. O. L. Callahan
W. E. Lackey
W. T. Smith
Fred Harding
C. E. Brinson
James Simpson
G. R. la Breck
James Spooner
J. P. Donnelly
W. L. Smith
Credit Rating Assa
Riley’s Park
Ashmore Heads
Lake County Realtors
Davi
Christ the Word
Babe
Lawn Bowling Club
C. C. Dooley
Santa Claus
Santa
Herald Angels
Caiaren
Ania O
Montgomery
Howard Nutter
Harry Wise
Adeline Wise
Florence G. Hanscom
Kiwanis News
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