Artist and Nature Lover To Appear On Tourist Program
Miss Juanita McComb an artist and nature lover will appear at a Tourist Club event in Mount Scng Feurosry oh She will entertain with drawings of wildlife songs and calls plus rapid clay sculptures tracing human evolution from childhood to adulthood She is a university graduate and has guided in National Parks The program costs 35 cents for adults 25 cents for juniors with memberships available.
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Juanita McComb
Far West
Miss Meek
Miss McComb
St. Gaudens
Lake County beats Mount Plymouth in inter club match
Lake County Country Club golfers edged Mount Plymouth by three strokes at the Eustis club last Thursday in an inter club match. A return bout is set for February 8 at Mount Plymouth. Notable players include Lee Kosten who carded 73 for Lake County and Everett Leonard with 76 for Mount Plymouth. R M Case won the Blind Rage tournament linked to the team event with an 85 net. The Serenata tournament, fifth of the season, is scheduled for February 4 at Lake County links with entries anticipated from Sanford Ocala St. Augustine DeLand Daytona Beach Mount Plymouth and Orlando.
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Lake County Country Club
Mount Plymouth
Eustis Club
Lake County Ay Club
P.W. Hick
Case
F. W. Stebbins
Tom Turboll
D. H. Moore
Lee Kosten
A. B l
H. R. Scott
V. Vanderlieth
J. Shepherd
W. Ciace
Ebora Law
Sears
Everett Leonard
Mount Plymou
R. M. Case
Central Florida Golf Association
Trick golfer Joe Kirkwood at Mount Plymouth event
Joe Kirkwood the trick shot artist and major winner arrives in Mount Plymouth on Sunday February 4 for an 18 hole exhibition with Everett Leonard Carl Dann Jr Dubs Dread and Roy Horan. An after match trick shot show follows sponsored by the Florida Women's State Golf Association with a 1 dollar charge.
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Joe Kirkwood
Mount Plymouth
Kirkwood
Everett Leonard
Carl Dann, Jr
Dubsdread
Roy Horan
Orlando Country Club
Florida
Lake County
Ralph Ogden
Orlando
Snow Man Stirs Town With Box Snow From Atlanta
Mount Dora residents Ralph and Mrs. Paul created a snow man delivered from Atlanta in a box. The figure, wearing an inverted orange cap, stood on West Tenth Avenue all day before shrinking in size.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Ralph Paul
Atlanta
West Tenth Avenue
Lake County wins first at Florida Orange Festival
Lake County again took first place at the Florida Orange Festival in Winter Haven with Volusia County second and Hillsborough County third. The judging focused on quality artistic presentation and consumer appeal.
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Lake County
Winter Haven
Volusia County
Hillsborough County
Town Send Club to Hear George Vose on Monday Evening
George Vose from Michigan will speak at the Town Send Club meeting Monday evening September 5 at 7 30 in the Community Building. He is described as an interesting speaker and all are invited to attend.
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George Vose
Spaaker
Townsend Club
Vose
Michigan
Mount Dora Art League lectures Belgium travel talk
The Mount Dora Art League held a Lakeside Inn lecture on Belgium with color slides. Speaker William Gee of Eustis shared European stage experience and wartime service, and his fluent Dutch/Flemish recital of In Flanders Fields stood out. Mrs. Van Ness Green performed Chopin, and next meeting is February 8 at Miss Easter Armstrong’s home.
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Art League
Lakeside Inn
Belgium
William Gee
Eustis
Gee
Europe
Max Reirhirdt
Herbert Tree
His Majesty’s Theatre
London
Mr. Gee
Flander
van Ness Green
Mount Dora
Chopin
Pythians Sponsor Technicolor Swannee River at Princess
Mount Dora Knights of Pythias announce the Swannee River drama at the Princess Theatre on February 13 and 14. The production features Stephen Foster’s story with Don Ameche Andrea Leeds Al Jolson and a famous chorus. Proceeds from tickets bought through lodge members go to a worthy cause.
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Mount Dora
Pythians
Swannee River
Princess Theatre
Stephen C. Foster
Don Ameche
Andrea Leeds
al Jolson
Pythian
King's Daughters Benefit Card Party Set for Feb 14
The King's Daughters sponsor a benefit card party in the Community Building social rooms on Wednesday February 14 at 8 p.m. Funds aim to cover extra expenses as workers lose jobs from the freeze. Tickets are sold by circle members and merchants will not be solicited for prizes or refreshments. Mrs James H Brydon chairs the committee.
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King’s Daughters
James H. Brydon
Nice Fish Catches Highlight Dora Canal Trip
Bert Meyers and his brother R H Meyers describe good fishing despite veteran talk of decline. Bert landed a 6 pound 11 ounce bass on a voyage through the Dora Canal with Captain Wise, while his brother caught several larger-than-average fish.
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Bert Meyers
R. H. Meyers
Dora Canal
Captain Wise
Bert
Kiwanis Talk Emphasizes Power of Words and Character
Dr. Harry Westbrook Reed, honorary Kiwanian, spoke on the impact of words in a talk titled Words as Deeds. He warned that even small words by great characters carry weight while cruel speech can harm families and even shift world maps. Guests and winners at the meeting included Harry Whitefield, Louis Tremain, W. J. Barker, J. H. Fuqua, and Fletcher Crane who won the attendance prize. The January honor roll lists numerous members and affiliates.
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Harry Westbrook Reed
Department of Life
Harry Whitefield
Frank Burkart
Louis Tremain
J. J. West
W. J. Barker
D. F. Crane
J. H. Fuqua
Kansas City
Carl
A. Lee French
W. S. Randall
O. M. Simpson
Carl Graves
G. C. Keller
A. J. Waltz
Mrs Zell Advises Not Pruning After Cold Snap
Mrs George L Zell cautions against pruning frost damaged shrubs and plants until late February. She favors leaving them unpruned to protect tender tops, noting better recovery than immediate pruning. Orlando nurseryman M J Daetwyler agrees, urging a week after the freeze before pruning and recommending water only, no fertilizer, to help scorched plants recover.
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George L. Zell
M. J. Daetwyler
Orlando
Moore Named to Organize Democracy Day in Lake County
State Superintendent Colin English announced D. H. Moore Lake County superintendent of schools will represent the Florida Congress on Democracy in organizing Lake County for Democracy Day observances on Washington's Birthday February 22. Moore is to call a central committee of county civic representatives to coordinate a statewide program with public mass meetings and radio broadcasts and activities at schools and civic clubs.
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Colin English
D. H. Moore
Lake County
Florida Congress On Democracy
Washington
Moore
Florida
Con Democracy
Congress
Masonic Lodge Talk on Pompeii by Visiting Brother Kerr
Mount Dora Lodge No. 238 schedules a stated communication on evuary 1st at 8 pm. Visiting Brother Alexander Kerr will present a talk on Pompeii. Sojourning Masons are welcome to attend.
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Mount Dora Lodge No
Alexander Kerr
County Joins Drive For Finnish Relief
Mount Dora donors push Finnish Relief with $125 sent since campaign began. Coin boxes yielded $5.41 last Saturday, plus two $5 gifts, as Harold Coles of Jacksonville leads Florida efforts with Karl Lehmann of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce coordinating county wide donations. Contributions can be left at newspaper offices or mailed to Mrs. George Keller in Mount Dora with checks to Finnish Relief Fund.
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Mount Dora
Herbert Hoover
Finnish Relief Fund
Finland
Harold Coles
Jacksonville
Florida
Karl Lehmann
Lake County
George Keller
Cast Announced For Foot Loose 1940 Senior Play
Mount Dora High School will present Foot Loose a three act comedy at the Community Building on February 16 rehearsals progress well. The cast includes Richard Early James Drawdy Emily Ginther Pomona Davidson Bob Burkart Mary Morris Delphie Randy Cunningham Jenny Malloy Bettye Lotz Buzz Daily Miriam Walker Frankie Lou Morris Jack Milford Sanford Welles Tom Kimball Mrs Forester and Geraldine Richardson.
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Mount Dora High School
Richard Early
James Drawdy
Emily
Juanita Ginther
Hope
Pomona Davidson
Rick
Bob Burkart
Mary
Man‘el Morris
Bob
Wilton Adams
Delphie
Doris Cowart
Randy” Cunningham
DeVault Roseborough
Jenny Malloy
Bettye Lotz
Buzz
Bob’s Chum
Buster Battle
Miriam Walker
Frankie Lou Morris
Jack Milford
Broadhurst College
Jim Jones
Sanford Welles
Tom Kimball
Forester
Geraldine Richardson
Finnish Relief Week Urges Local Donations
The week of February 4 is set as Finnish Relief Week encouraging all residents to contribute. Most are willing to sacrifice for a worthy cause and to demonstrate Mount Dora’s reputation as liberal donors. Send or bring contributions to Mrs. Keller at the Topic office.
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Mount Dora Ous
Mount Noees
Keller
Home for Mid Year Vacation
A number of college students were home over the weekend for mid year vacation. Among them were Miss Mary Louise Rehbaum from Stetson William Stewart Mortimer McCown Robert Quixley Roy Christopher from University of Florida Jack Heist from Massachusetts Tech Boston.
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Mary Louise Rehbaum
Stetson
William Stewart
Mortimer McCown
Robert Quixley
Roy Christopher
University of Florida
Jack Heist
Massachusetts Tech
Boston
Lions Club to Present Virgin Magician Fundraiser
The Mount Dora Lions announce a charity show on February 8 at 8 A.M. in the Community Building to raise funds for the Conservation of Eyesight. Headlining is world famous magician Virg il making a USA tour. admission is 40 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. The program promises two hours of top entertainment, with past guests H. V. Roberts and Robert Quixley noted for their support.
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Conservation of Eyesight
Virgil
United States
Lions Club of
Mount Dora
Irgil
Weel
H. V. Roberts
Robert Quixley
Woman's Club Hosts Musical Program at Yacht Club
The Woman's Club invited Mount Dora ladies and guests to a Wednesday afternoon program at the Yacht Club led by Prof. Harold T Griffin of Stetson University. Griffin sang with a youthful tenor, performing classics and other selections, accompanied by Miss Jane Smith on piano and Rob ert Blount on xylophone. New members were listed among the club’s additions.
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Yacht Club
Mount Dora
Harold T. Griffin
Stetson University
Professor Griffin
Peter de Rose
Jane Smith
Robert Blount
Joe
Noah
George M. Cornelius
Francis A. Poole
Frank C. Irvine
Mesdames Welch and Bradley
Prof. Griffin
Schubert
Sanderson
Schumann
Sylvia
High Naval Officer To Address Florida Waterway Congress
A high naval officer will speak at the Fifth Annual Florida Waterway Congress in Mount Dora along with General Robbins Col Jarvis Bain Col Lewis Watkins and others. The event runs 10 AM to 4 PM with free admission and a luncheon RSVP. A Second Annual Waterway Congress Regatta follows on Lake Dora at 10 AM with sailboats and a Miami Outboard Motor boat Show featuring aquaplaning and stunts.
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Pet Bys
Hgh O
Waterway En Ag Mets
Car
Navy
Edison
National Defense
Walter F. Coachman, Jr
Jacksonville
Congress
M. Robbins
Board of Army Engineers
Washington, D. C
Jarvis M. Bain
Norfolk
Lewis Watkins
U.S. War Department
LN. Kennedy
Tall
W. F. Thorkildson
Florida
The
Miami Herald
Karl Lehmann
Tavares
Lake Dora
Miami
Mount Dora
Kissimmee to Host Largest National Rodeo in Florida
Kissimmee plans a 10 day Cow Capital Round-up Rodeo February 12 to 22 under the Rodeo Association of America. A new 8000 seat stadium, complete chutes and lighting, 20 performances, matinee and night shows, with top riders like Mildred Mix and Ruth Mix expected to attend. The event aims to be the South’s best and biggest rodeo.
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Kissimmee
Rodeo Association of America
Florida
United States
Cow City
Mildred Mix
Ruth Mix
Tom Mix
Wasterns
Mount Dora
South
Mount Dora Bowls Compete in Central Florida League
Mount Dora sent four teams to DeLand for the first Central Florida League match. DeLand won 61 to 60, with Mount Dora ahead early then slipped back in the 18th. Individual results show Thomas Eckis Denbroder and Bradner leading Mount Dora in several bouts. Mount Dora next plays February 6 at New Smyrna after a January 30 win over Daytona 78 to 66.
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Mount Dora
DeLand
Skip Thomas
Skip Eckis
Skip Denbrader
Skip Bradner
New Smyrna
Mountain Crofts Exhibit and Sale at Lakeside Inn
The Woman's Auxiliary of the First Methodist church sponsors an exhibit and sale of Mountain Crofts on Friday February 16 at Lakeside Inn. The display features weavings pottery baskets hearth brooms and furniture with Mary Emma White as general chair and a committee including Mrs. Wm Johnson Mrs. F B Latham Mrs. W A Sheldon and Mrs. Kenneth Rogers. The exhibit will be brought to Mount Dora by Mr and Mrs J Ed Jordesis of the llcraft.
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First Methodist Church
Mountain Crofts
Lakeside Inn
Mary Emma White
Wm. J. Johnson
F. B. Latham
W. A. Sheldon
Kenneth Rogers
Mount Dora
J. Ed Jordesis
Ash Wednesday Service at Community Church
A public Ash Wednesday service of worship meditation and communion is set for February 7 at 7 45 p m in the Community church. Special music directed by Mrs Hanscom and a sermonette on a Lent text by Dr Reed will be offered. Copies of The Fellowship of Prayer by Rev G G Ark D D will be distributed to inspire daily Lent readings.
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Hanscom
Reed
Fellowship of Prayer
Gaius Glenn Ark D. D
Scouts Present Americas Answer in Lake County Court of Honor
Boy Scout Troop 19 Mount Dora will perform the pageant Americas Answer at the Lake District Court of Honor in the Eustis Municipal Auditorium on Thursday night February 15. Harold Pace wrote the pageant which has already been shown in Daytona Beach and Orlando. Local Scout Karl Lehmann helped arrange the Lake County presentation with scenes and music, and several Scouts will advance in rank during the ceremony. No admission is charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Mount Dora
Lake District Court of Honor
Eustis Municipal Auditorium
Harold Pace
Central Florida
Daytona Beach
Orlando
Karl Lehmann
Lake County
Florida fraternity names secretary for second semester
The University of Florida announced that Roy Christopher of Mount Dora was elected secretary of the Sizma Chi fraternity for the second semester of the current college year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Florida
Roy Christopher
Mount Dora
Sizma Chi
Registration Books Open February Fourth
Registration books open February fourth with primary election prep. Officials urge all unregistered residents to register to vote in time, detailing precinct distribution and deadlines for eligibility.
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