Mikado to Be Presented Next Week by Mount Dora Club
The Mount Dora Tourist Club will stage Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado next Tuesday night performed by the Thalians of Tampa. The production features a 40-strong cast in brilliant costumes with an ornate oriental setting.
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Mount Dora
Tampa
Anny Meares
John Phillip Shaddick
Marguerite Lofton
Ko-Ko
Titipu
Mikado
Koko
Nanki-Po
Pooh-Bar
Katisha
Yum-Yum
Yum- Yum
Townsend Club Meeting Set at Community Building
The Townsend Club will hold its regular meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in the Community Building. All members are urged to attend due to special business. The public is invited.
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Townsend Club
Florida Waterway Congress To Meet Here February 22
Florida Waterway Congress plans its third annual convention in Lake County on February 22. The event coincides with Washington's Birthday celebrations in Eustis and will feature leaders from Gulf coast and southern waterways, including Congressmen and notable regional officials. Activities include setting dates for the first Orange Box Regatta, with hotel headquarters at Lakeside Inn and sessions at the Community Building. Walter F. Coachman Jr. chairs, with H. C. Brown and W. P. Franklin as vice presidents and Karl Lehmann as secretary treasurer.
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Lake County
Eustis
Florida Waterway Congress
C. Cone
Jos. E. Hendrix
Weaver
Nebraska
Mississippi Valley Association
Spessard Holland
Bartow
Claud Lee
Gainesville
Philadelphia
Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association
Roy Miller
Intracoastal Canal Association
Louisiana
Texas
H. C. Brown
Clermont
W. P. Franklin
Fr. Myers
Karl Lehmann
Tavares
Take Advantage Of Murphy Act Before Too Late
Lake County property owners are rushing to use the Murphy Act passed in 1937 to wipe out past due state and county taxes by purchasing delinquent tax certificates at auction. The County Clerk warns that time is limited and delays may cause a rush that prevents clerical work and advertising from being completed. Some court cases challenge the act, risking loss of benefits for latecomers.
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Lake County
Murphy
Court House
Woman's Club Luncheon Announcement
Luncheon set for Tuesday February 8 at 12 30 p m Reservations required by Saturday night with Mrs E T Wentworth telephone 20 Blue.
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E. T. Wentworth
Sailboat Right of Way Rules Emphasized for Yacht Club
A historic note outlines the rules of the road for windjammers detailing that a sailboat on the starboard tack has right of way over one on the port tack. It stresses strict observance and compares it to motorists keeping to the correct side of the road and adds basic hitches for skilled handling.
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Sale
Lakeside Inn Notes Arrivals and Upcoming Events
The Lakeside Inn reports arrivals including Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Edwards and Judge and Mrs. J. W. Davis among others. On January 26 Stephenwentz presented a color Yellowstone film, with praise from guests. January 28 Everington lectured on The Gardens of England, with a February 22 follow up on Florida The Beautiful. February 10 features an Art League lecture. Week's activities include bridge and bowls, and Sunday evening concerts are urged for attendance.
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G. H. Edwards
Nellie G. Finley
A. G. Reinhardt
A. D. Graham
Geo. A. Rumsey
J. W. Davis
M. W. Webster
Wm. B. Allen
W. G. Dounes
W. M. Bryant
A. E. Munroe
W. M. Kerper
H. E. Gibb
Eliz. van Kirk
Steinwentz
Everington
England
Florida
Legion To Meet At Mount Dora Post No 35
Regular meeting of Mount Dora Post No 35, American Legion, set for Monday night February 7 at 8 00 p m in City Hall. All veterans urged to attend. visiting Legionnaires welcome. Commander Dave L Wiley reports matters of interest to veterans.
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Mount Dora
American Legion
Dave L. Wiley
Shuffleboard club grows to 140 members in Mount Dora
The Mount Dora Shuffleboard Club now has 140 members and seven Donnelly Park boards run flat with a waiting list. The club could add more boards and has been invited to play in Eustis on Washington's Birthday, where they will compete in events there.
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Mount Dora
Donnelly Park
Eustis
Washington
Mount Dora Civic Theatre Meeting Set for Feb 7
The Mount Dora Civic Theatre will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday Feb 7 at 8:00 p m in the Mount Dora Hotel parlors. Plans for the next February show will be discussed and membership dues are 50 cents.
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Mount Dora
Kiwanis Meeting Highlights and Honors
Kiwanis members gathered for a luncheon featuring Central Florida products. Theodore E. Emery of Winter Park spoke on How Guests were Kiwanians Gee and Engelhard. L. C. Smith won the attendance prize, funded by David S. Simpson Jr. An honorary membership was awarded to Herbert W. Harlow for outstanding service to the community and club.
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Kiwanis
Central Florida
Theodore E. Emery
Winter Park
Gee and
Engelhard
C. Norris
Fawiigh
L. C. Smith
David S. Simpson, Jr
Simpson
Herbert W. Harlow
Notice to Claimants for Homestead Exemption
Annual filing required with the Town Assessor by April 1. Blank forms available at the Town Clerk's office. Assessor John B Griswold reminds applicants that exemptions must be filed each year.
Mount Dora Beats St Petersburg Bowlers in Miami Tour
Mount Dora bowls hosted a St Petersburg club on a two team match day, Mount Dora won 28 to 7 in the morning session with two high scoring showings. Afterward a luncheon was served by local ladies as visitors praised Mount Dora scenery and hospitality before heading to Orlando. On the 28th Mount Dora narrowly lost to DeLand by one point in a social match.
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St. Petersburg
Mount Dora
Eianboee
Sprague
Thomas
Dexter
Wilmot
Byers
Greening
Patterson
Weston
Eckis
Maben
Bradner
Ganun
Rees
Findlay
Brinton
Tatlock
Kirby
Turner
Haviland
Mathen
Poole
Mathews
R. W. Scott
W. Dundas
Dundas
W. Pikard
Beddard
Dr. Bates
Orlando
DeLand
Hospital Tag Day Raises Support for Lake County Medical Center
The Woman's Club Hospital Committee announces the annual Tag Day for Lake County Medical Center on Saturday February 5. Volunteers urge residents to buy a tag to aid the hospital, which serves both paying and charity patients and supports humanitarian work in the county.
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Woman’s Club
Lake County Medical Center
Lake County
Hospital Commttee
Meeting Postponed for Lake County Alumnae Group
The February meeting of the Lake County F. S. C. W. Alumnae Association is postponed until further notice. Secretary Mrs. Clifford R. Hiatt notes the delay and will announce a new date.
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Lake County F. S. C. W. Alumnae Association
Clifford R. Hiatt
Sec
Sunday Services at Mount Dora Church of Christ
Pastor Brother Lawrence Mize of Mount Dora Church of Christ attends Freed Hardeman College in Henderson Tennessee and will speak Sunday February 6 at Bible study 10 oclock church service 11 am and 730 pm and an old fashioned dinner on the ground inviting all to worship with us
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Lawrence Mize
Church of Christ
Mount Dora
Freed
Hardman College
Henderson
Tennessee
Senior Play to Be Presented February 25 at Community Building
The Santa Maria critic reports that Edna Higgins Strachan's This Genius Business delighted the morning after its premiere. The high school senior production blends thoughtful comedy with strong character work and a believable family life plot, likened to Shirt Sleeves and New Fires.
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Edna Higgins Strachan
Santa Maria
California
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Graduate Earns PhD From Iowa College
Dr. Conrad Paul W. Conrad, Mount Dora High School Class of 1929, received a Doctor of Philosophy from the Graduate College of the State University of Iowa. He earned a BS from the University of Florida in 1933, an MS in 1935, and completed the PhD in 1938. He held scholarships and positions in chemical engineering and belongs to Sigma Tau Phi Kappa Phi Sigma XI Iowa Academy of Science and the American Chemical Society.
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Paul W. Conrad
Mount Dora High School
State University of Iowa
Conrad
W. A. Conrad
Mount Dora
Mount Dora High
University of Iowa
University of Florida
State University of Town
Sigma Tau
Phi Kappa Phi
Sigma XI
Iowa Academy of Scence
American Chemical Society
Sylvan Shores Hotel Welcomes New Guests From Various Cities
Recent arrivals at the Sylvan Shores Hotel include Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Twingstrand of Oak Park Illinois Mrs. B. S. Bennett of Los Angeles California Mrs. James Miller and Miss Rose Schwarze of Salamanca New York Dr. and Mrs. Memnich of Springfield Illinois and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Barnard of Hagerstown New York plus Mr and Mrs L F Haven of Forrest City Arkansas.
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Sylvan Bougher
Salamanca
N. Y
A. T. Twingstrand
Oak Park
B. S. Bennett
Los Angeles
Cal
James Miller
Memnich
Springfield
Ill
Rose Schwarze
Paul Barnard
Hagerstown
L. F. Haven
Forrest City
Ark
Red Cross appeals for relief in China amid housing crisis
Admiral Cary T Grayson reports 650000 sick and homeless in the Shanghai International Settlement and Greater Shanghai with millions more displaced across China. Overcrowded shelters lack protection from snow and rain as Red Cross issues a relief appeal and collects donations via Mrs George Keller at the post office.
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Cary T Grayson
National Red Cross
China
International Settlement
Shanghai
Red Cross
George Keller
Poultry and Egg Cooperators Report Strong sales
County and home demonstration agents report combined poultry and egg sales by associations to a tea and oe value at $324000. The annual figures show robust participation and economic activity in the cooperative network.
Are You A Mason shines in Mount Dora Civic Theatre debut
Mount Dora Civic Theatre presented Are You A Mason in the Community Building last Thursday. Despite amateur-town limits, the ensemble delivered an enjoyable show with strong performances by Marion Tanner Esther Wyatt and W M Red Kennedy. Special arrangements with Samuel French and furniture loan from Crane Furniture aided production. Membership drive follows with new names including Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co Walgreens D H Bishop Triangle Gas Shipley's Market Mount Dora Hotel and Simpson Fruit Co.
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Mount Dora
Marion Tanner
Mrs. Bloodgood
Esther Wyatt
Eva
Esther Stevens
Annie
Elizabeth Hathaway
Mrs. Halton
W. M. “Red” Kennedy
Amos Bloodgood
Bob McMurray
George Fisher
Hamilton Travers
C. W. Ezzard
J. B. White
John Halton
Upstate
Civic Theatre
Richard van Voorhis
F. M. Whaley
Perry
New York City
Jim Stout
David
Civic Theatre Group
Chamber of Merce
Fifth Avenue
Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
Walgreen System Drug Store
D. H. Bishop
Triangle Gas Company
R. C. Conklin
M. D
A. E. Bell
Sidney H. Lane
Simpson Fruit Company
Fine Program Of Negro Spirituals At Community Church
A large audience enjoyed a vesper service of Negro spirituals at Community Church. Florence Gilbert Hanscom directed the church choir with organist agi. Dvorak’s Home opened the service, and Dr. Brodie spoke on the origins of spirituals from slavery days. Soloists included F. Kenneth Mayer, Esther Wyatt, Alice Davis, and Mrs. Tincher, with ensembles and violin numbers enriching the program.
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Florence
Gilbert Hanscom
Agi
Dvorak
Brodie
Kenneth Mayer
Moses
Esther Wyatt
Alice Davis
Black Joe
Mr. Mayer
Evening Of Sacred Music At Local Methodist Church
Sunday at 7:30 the Methodist Church hosts an Evening Of Sacred Music featuring Miss Helen y Martin, a deaf blind pianist. Brief tributes to Miss Martin and her mother accompany the program, with Christian Science Monitor praising the uplifting performance and its demonstration of human spirit and possibility.
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Methodist Church
Helen Y Martin
Miss Martin
Christian Science Monitor
Church Times
Martin
Recent Arrivals at the Mount Dora Hotel
Recent arrivals at the Mount Dora Hotel for the season include Mr. Matteas Caley of Laveer Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Terrell from New York, Mrs. H. B. Dahl, A. Waean from Bethlehem Pennsylvania, and J. Dennis from Suffolk Virginia.
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Shuffleboard Club
Mount Dora Civic Theatre
Kiwanis News
John B. Griswold
Bowling News
Dr. Conrad
Sylvan Shores Hotel
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C. Gams
Knights OF Pythias
Mount Dora Lodge
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