Boyce Williams Takes New Office
Boyce Williams became chairman of the Florish Industrial Commission after resigning as Lake County tax collector. He oversees the Workman's Compensation Division the State Employment Service and the Unemployment Compensation Division. Williams had sixteen years as Lake County tax collector and was reelected with the largest majority for that office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poeed Holland
Workman’s Compensation Division
State Employment Service
Williams
Lake County
Commission
Princess Theatre to Screen March of Time Nazi Film
The Princess Theatre will show the March of Time on February 12–13 depicting Nazi Europe. It portrays U S aid to Britain, forced European resilience, and scenes of Paris under occupation with prisoners, famine soup, and Nazi broadcasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Europe
Princess Theatre
U. S
Britain
Germany
Paris
A Definition of Religion by Dr Heber D Ketcham
Dr Heber D Ketcham offered his definition of religion from a March Founders Day address at Ohio Wesleyan University. He described vital religion as the acceptance of right in life through thought purpose and desire made possible by faith in the Infinite Invisible Spirit, with creeds and forms as means to that end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heber D. Ketcham
Ohio Wesleyan University
Mount Dora Eustis Art League Meets for Lecture and Poster Contest
The Mount Dora Eustis Art League holds its annual meeting Friday February 7 at Lakeside Inn with a lecture by R. B. Newman director of the Newman School of Art in Orlando on Art in Education. The poster contest sponsored by the club gains momentum with county school principals distributing posters and instructions. Posters will be displayed at the Lake County Fair in Eustis in a large booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora-Eustis Art League
Lakeside Inn
R. B. Newman
Newman School of Art
Orlando
Lake County
Eustis
School Band Practice Gains Five New Members
Band practice progresses with real interest as five new members join since practice began. A time limit for admitting beginners may be set, since current students advance and it may be impractical to add newcomers while the group trains secularly.
Winter Visitors Register at Chamber of Commerce
Winter visitors and newcomers are asked to register at the Chamber of Commerce. Your information is not given to solicitors or used to locate you for special messages or telephone calls. There is no charge for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ber of Commerce
Tservice
Dates Change For Kiwanis Movie At Princess Theatre
The Kiwanis Frolic at the Princess Theatre has new dates February 12 and 13 instead of February 11 and 12. Katharine Hepburn Cary Grant and James Stewart star in Philadelphia Story with supporting players. Proceeds aid Kiwanis child welfare and Scout activities with tickets sold by Kiwanis members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katharine
Princess A Theatre
Re i
Loudstan We Hepburn
Philip Barrie
Tracey Lord
Miss Hepburn
Seth Lord
John Halliday
Cary Grant
John Howard
James Stewart
Ruth Hussey
Roland Young
Mary Nash
Virginia Weilder
Central Florida Council
Boy Scouts of America
Philadelphia Story
Dinariaris
The
Princess
Almost Eighteen leads Junior Class Play in Community Auditorium
The Junior Class presented Almost Eighteen in the Community Auditorium on January 24. James Christie impressed as Eddie's dad, Helen Wells as the distracted mother, and John Burkart carried the lead with naturalness and strong pathos. The cast's voices carried well, music by Dorothy Adams complemented intermissions, and gifts were presented to Prof. Vincent, the new director. Evelyn Turrentine, along with Miss Cassidy and Mrs. Laney, contributed to makeup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Auditorium
James Christie
Eddie
Helen Wells
John Burkart
Dorothy Adams
W. A. Vincent
Boy Scouts Record First Aid Plans and Patrol Scores
Mr French and Mr McMurray attended the weekly Boy Scout meeting last Wednesday. Plans were made for a First Aid review next week. Patrol standings show Wolf Patrol 33 planes Owl Patrol 27 planes Eagle Patrol 21 planes. Submitted by John Coffin Assistant Scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French
McMurray
Boy Scouts
Wolf Patrol
Owl Patrol
Eagle Patrol
John Coffin
Mount Dora Tourist Club Hosts Pianist and Civil War Talk
The Mount Dora Tourist Club featured Mr. Kimball performing piano pieces in a garage setting, followed by Hon. Fred Wilder Cross presenting Civil War notes with two maps. The event included a social hour and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Etar
Kim
Fred Wilder Cross
Gettysburg
Spotsylvania
Cross
Lillian Banks
Walter A. Sheldon
Helen O. Lemnert
Priscilla Swift
Gladys Sweet
Harriet Banks
Kiwanis News Reports Canceled Dinner After Death
Kiwanis News notes Tuesday evening event at the Yacht Club was canceled due to Je Johnson death and funeral services will be attended by members in a body at Community church. Last week guest speaker County Agent Norris was unable to speak. New member Harry Mathews installed by Wm. J. Johnson. Attendance prize won by Mr. Johnson. Honor Roll listed January members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen
Je Johnson
Com
Community Church
R. E. Norris
Harry T. Mathews
Wm. J. Johnson
Kiwanis Education
Carl Graves
Newcomb Fuller
G. B. Hurlburt
George Keller
W. S. Randall
Alfred Rehbaum
Gerald Richardson
Kenneth G. Rogers
J. M. Smith
L. C. Smith
A. J. Waltz
Miller Wells
J. J. West
George White
Lake County 1941 Soil Conservation Sign-Up
Farmers in Lake County who have not joined the 1941 agricultural conservation program are urged to file applications at once. First time participants should submit in February at the conservation office in Tavares, per County Agent R. E. Norris. Previous participants are reminded to respond for 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
R. E. Norris
Butter scarce in wartime note from England
A Trinidad cousin reports a daughter in England writing that butter is rationed though plentiful food overall. The mother plans a butter parcel routed through Montreal and New York, expecting five weeks travel if routes remain open and allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Au Spain
Trinidad
England
Montreal
Canada
New York
Ada M. Burt Omitted From Tourist Club List
The name of Miss Ada M. Burt was inadvertently omitted from the list of members of the Tourist Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada M. Burt
Homestead Exemption Filing Deadline Noted
Town Assessor John B. Griswold reminds residents to file homestead exemption applications by April 1 each year. Blank forms available at the Town Clerk’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
John B. Griswold
Wildwood Road Opens Between Leesburg and Wildwood
The road between Leesburg and Wildwood is now open to traffic. Motorists can use the route to travel between the two towns as officials announce the completion of the reopening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Wildwood
Club postpones meeting after sudden death of Wm J Johnson
The club postponed its program for last Monday night and deferred all business to the next meeting night in respect to the sudden death of Mr. Wm. J. Johnson. Jimmy Dick of Mount Dora Pharmacy joined the club last Monday night. Lion Turrentine hosted as guest Russell McKinney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Johnson
Jimmy Dick
Mount Dora Pharmacy
Lion Turrentine
Russell McKinney
Mount Dora Chamber Adds New Members In 1941 Drive
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce reports continued progress in its 1941 membership drive with 125 memberships already tallied last week and a new list received by Wednesday noon. Names include Mrs Irene P Alvord Mrs Alta Belshe W L E Barnett Harriet L Banks Dickson Ives Co Orlands Lewis Carroll Geo W Coffin Mrs Mary LD Learned Mrs Bila J Mahony Madeleine Milner George H Th Peabody JG Ray Dr Alfred Rehbaum Jr W S Randall J Grady Simpson Miss Nancy Stuart Mrs Mary EB Truskett Mrs William Watt Princess Theatre William J Barker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Yacht Club Events Notice and Postponement
Yacht Club members are informed of a phone number change to Mount Dora and a Tuesday event postponement due to the death of Mr. William Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. R F Porter hosted a 20 person dinner and bridge. the club’s Thursday gathering continues as a leading event. A public meal today features meat loaf and Escalloped corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yacht Club
Mount Dora
Kiwanis
William Johnson
R F. Porter
Woman’s Club
Graa
Special Sermons at Community Church Challenge Aging
Dr. Reed leads two sermons next Sunday and Sunday February 16 on themes How Long Should We Live and How Can We Keep Youthful. The talks frame aging as outdated and call for living with a youthful spirit through science religion and reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Sons of the Legion Meeting and Movie Night
The Sons of the American Legion hold a regular monthly meeting on Tuesday February 11 at 7 30 PM all members urged to attend. Afterward attendees are invited to see Philadelphia Story at the Princess with tickets purchasable from Kiwanians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sons of the American Legion
Philadelphia Story
the Princess
Kiwanians
Local Lawn Bowling Club Plays Mixed Results
The Lawn Bowling Club posted several rink results with Crockett Swift and Steinmetz losing 15 to 17 in one match while others won 26 to 17. On February 4 Daytona Beach teams bore in for four league games, yielding two wins and a tie as total scores favored Daytona 72 to 66.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeeer
Crockett
Swift
Steinmetz
Blosser
Ellicott
Poole
Miller
Lawin
Church
Cary
Eters
Smith
Guard
Stoner
Ed. Jones
Dickson
Parker
Barrett
Munson
Hopp
Hutchinson
Bridgman
Eckis
Quackenboss
Lemly
Rowland
Ballard
H. G. Morse
Clark
Hadsall
Linton
Pinsky
Bennett
B. T
Abetz
Breckenridge
W. S. Jones
Edwards
Welch
Burns
Bucklee
Lerche
Hoyt
Coley
Marsh
Bryant
Bradner
Morrey
Horseman
Hanger
Aera
Denbroeder
Dexter
Coburn
Richards
Nelson
Windress
Wyer
Mayo
Thomas
Punsky
Canna
Law
Daytona Beach
Daytona
Bradley
Zimmerman
Stedlebaur
Wilmot
Bryan
Downes
Bryson
Converse
Herrick
R. J. Morsey
DeLand
Sunshine Park
Orlando
Bettie Blanchard Named Finalist in Bacheller Essay Contest
Betty Blanchard of Mount Dora High is among six finalists selected from Florida high schools for the Irving Bacheller contest. Finalists will present on February 21 at Rollins College during Founders Week. gold medals await the top two winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Blanchard
Mount Dora High
Irving Bacheller
A. J. Hanna
Rollins College
Florida
Bacheller
Winter Park
Henry M. Flagler
Bettie Blanchard
Mount Dora High School
John Ringling
Lola Mae Lors
Sarasota High School
John Gorrie
Margaret Struble
Orlando High School
Prince Achille Muxat
Margaret Spencer
Theodore L. Mead
Needlework Guild Ingathering Set for February 19
The annual Ingathering of the Needlework Guild will be held on Wednesday February 19 in the store room next to the Topic office. Contributors should hand in their articles to their director promptly. Local merchants will feature window displays of suitable items prior to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needlework Guild
Singing in Fort Myers with Mrs Spooner as soloist
Mrs James Spooner of Fort Myers and formerly Mount Dora continues her music work as a church soloist and performer. She recently sang three numbers My Love Is Green At Parting Life at a Fort Myers Community Club tea, with her dramatic soprano voice praised by press accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Haydens
James Spooner
Fort Myers
Sidley Lane
Fort Myers Town Club
Council Meeting Adjourns Without Business
Town council met in the council chamber Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. and adjourned until next Tuesday February 11 at the same hour. No business was transacted as two items were opened at the meeting.
Fire Department Holds Open House At Mount Dora New Station
Mount Dora holds an open house at its new fire station with a six o clock program led by local volunteers. A Tangerine shed fire interrupted the event, causing losses but sparing an adjacent shed. Chief Mosteller and Captain Grady Simpson presided as new members were sworn in and a square dance followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Hall
Clayton Trem
Alfred Rehbaum, Jr
Otis Hale
Wm. Williamson
Ernest Mosteller
Ray Eckholdt
W. L. Barnett
Tangerine
Barnett
Mosteller
George Hall
Grady Simpson
Engineer Hall
Shipes
D. F. Crane
Butt
Crane
Fire and Police Departments Keep Contacts Same at New Station
Notice to the public confirms the Fire Department and Police Department phone numbers remain unchanged despite the new Fire Station on Fourth Avenue. Officers urge no parking in red curb areas in front and to the side of the station. Chief Ernest P. Mosteller signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Avenue
Ernest P. Mosteller
Professor How Could You! Farce Set for Feb 21
The senior class stages a three act comedy by Anne Martens in the Perrey home library. Keats Perry a twenty five year old professor becomes dean to spite Vicky Randolph while Aunt Boo complicates matters. Tickets urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Martens
Helen Meadows
Evelyn Cassady
Suzanne Sawyer
Perrey
Keats Perry
Wilbur Vanzant
Vicky Randolph
Betty Blanchard
Vicky
Boo McGillicuddy
Betsy Kramer
Sale Notice for Cakes Pies Candy and Beans
Local sale announces a week away on the fifteenth Saturday featuring articles old and new. Baked beans and salads will be offered as part of the Stop and Go sale with signs guiding shoppers.
Tangerine Card Party Benefit Set for Feb 13
The Tangerine Improvement Society hosts a benefit card party in Tangerine Hall on Thursday evening February 13 at 8 oclock. Mount Dora residents and others are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangerine Improvement Society
Tangerine Hall
Olehek
Mount Dora
Methodist Ladies To Serve Cafeteria Supper Friday
The Methodist church ladies will host a cafeteria supper on Friday evening at 5 30 in the Community Building. Everyone is invited to attend the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Methodist Church
Mount Dora Clerk Wm J Johnson Dies In Heart Attack
William J Johnson town clerk and treasurer for Mount Dora died suddenly at his office from a heart attack. Born in 1877 he came to Florida in 1924 after a career in New York City and at Ansonia Clock Company. He left a widow and son Walter J Johnson of Cleveland. Funeral at Community Church with Kiwanis and business houses observing 2:45 to 4 pm closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denly
George Dahlin
Johnson
Mount Dora
New York City
Ansonia Clock Company
First National Bank of
Kiwanis Club
O. M. Simpson
W. L. Story
George Keller
M. V. Simpson
L. C. Jerne
C. R. Javens
David Simpson
G. B. Hurlburt
Dr. R. W. Dickson
Daniel H. Bishop
A. J. Waltz
H. D. Overhiser
Carl S. Graves
J. B. Gris
Fishing Party Aboard City of Dora Enjoys Crisp Morning
A Friday fishing trip aboard the City of Dora drew many guests from Orlando and Mount Dora. Participants included Mrs. H. W. Bidwell, Mr. John ing Wilson, Miss Helen Bidwell, Mr. and Mrs. George P. Young, Mrs. C. A. Potter of Bangor, Maine, Charlotte Norris, Mrs. Lily Spencer Smith of Trenton New Jersey, and others. The start time was nine in the morning and the trip was notably brisk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Orlando
Mount Dora
H. W. Bidwell
Johning
Wilson
Conn
Helen Bidwell
George P. Young
C. A. Potter
Bangor
Maine
Charlotte Norris
Uproarious Kiwanis Stage Hit Sparks Nationwide Laughs
The Kiwanis Club stages a comedy hit that galvanizes audiences with bold humor and wide appeal, dominating local theaters before drawing national attention for its bold performances and lively reception.
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Boyce Williams
Eee Aan of
Tavares
Florish Industrial Commission
ART League
BOY Scout
Kiwanis ' News
Wildwood Road
C. of
Sons OF Legion
Lawn Bowling Club
Te Guild Ngathering
New Station
W. S.C. S. Sale
Wm. J
Johnson City
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