Boy Scout Week Kickoff Marks 357th Scouting Birthday
S Sgt Victor I Mapes former scout and prisoner of war from St. Cloud will headline the Central Florida celebration set Thursday at 5 45 pm. The Central Florida Council led program includes a Roosevelt message and a Scouting pledge rededication. Units plan projects to promote brotherhood and civic service through February 14. Harold V Pace calls this the greatest year for opportunity and responsibility in Scouting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor I. Mapes
St. Cloud
Bataan
Central le Boy Scouts
Amesi
Peeday
Central Florida
Lacy G. Thomas
Central Florida Council
Roosevelt
Boy Scouts of America
America
Harold V. Pace
Town Council Hears Zoning Proposal At Feb Meeting
At the Feb 6 meeting the Town Council and mayor attended with a clerk and an insurance representative. A zoning commission with four lay members plus ex officio mayor and park officials was recommended. Action postponed pending further advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insurance Company
J. A. Nelson
Committee On
Park Commission
Town Hall
Thomas H. Cooley
Miss Marie Houston Sings for Troops in Colorful Program
Miss Marie Houston delivered a rich program of songs on Tuesday evening amid missing accompanist. She shared experiences from two years of performing for troops in camps and recalled singing for wounded aboard a returning hospital ship in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Houston
Miss Houston
Charleston
Alice Defeates Ress Peel
Ocoee Teams Visit Hi Gym For Tomorrow Basketball
Ocoee boys and girls basketball teams visit Hi Gym for a forthcoming game night with local fans expected to attend.
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Hi Gym
Ocoee
New arrivals spice Riley’s Park guest list in season
Riley’s Park welcomes yearly guests Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wernet of Canton Ohio Mr. and Mrs. A L Peterson of Wooster Ohio Mr. and Mrs Crawford of Tarentum Pa Also Paul Wernet and Mr Peterson nicknamed Pete are keen fishermen George Bevins awaits their appearance as a top angler Competition for park angling honors grows The first pot luck supper last Wednesday drew a big crowd Friday bingo attracts strong turnout Shuffleboard sees rising participation Mr and Mrs Endsley return from Miami with Lake Worth friends Mrs Hawker and traveling companion from England tour the state six years travel stories spill over from wartime days The park notes pleasure in hosting these guests
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Wernet
Canton
Ohio
A. L. Peterson
Wooster
Crawford
Tarentum
Mr. Peterson
Pete
George “Bumsy” Bevins
Paul
Riley’s Park
Endsley
Miami
Lake Worth
Hawker
England
Clark's to Close Sundays in Mount Dora
Beginning next Sunday Clark's lunch and beer parlor will be closed Sundays. The owner, who bought the business from Russell Clark, cites a prior editorial and requests from local service men, noting the Green Lantern will be the only Sunday beer and wine outlet left in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Russell Clark
Clark’s
Green Lantern
Mount Dora
Who Are You A Sermon By Dr James Austin Richards
Dr James Austin Richards preached at Community Church on the topic Who Are You saying man is more than an animal or machine and that after God man is the greatest creator and a channel of divine truth. The service noted Mr Frank Bridgman leads the Sunday Bible class at 10 oclock and church improvements include a new communion table. The Woman's Association hosted an open meeting with Mrs Isabella Taylor delivering scenes from a famed religious history. Miss Alice Davis sang as choir soloist and the choir plans an entertainment next Monday February 12 with a membership drive set for March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Austin Richards
Dr. Richards
Frank Bridgman
Woman’s Association
Isabella Taylor
Alice Davis
Lawn Bowling News Round Robin Ties Hit Weekend Meet
Lawn bowling report notes a 15 all tie on rink one in a tight Monday match. Ten teams compete in a round robin led by Nelsons four, Swift and McLachlan two wins. New members include Leslie Morse Charles Parry and George Hopkins while Day tona Beach visitors clash with Mount Dora locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
DeGraff
Taylor
Mollineaux
Stoner
Hadsall
Logan
Hickborn
Wilmot
Moss
Nelson
Blackburne
Mayo
McDonald
Swift
Wheeler
Caley
Ferguson
Church
Hamilton
Bradley
Jones
Marsh
Meinecke
Breckenridge
Soper
Harold Morse
Walworth
Woolman
Dierks
Bridgman
Pratt
Kerr, Clark
Dickson
Grant
Tower
Milner
Bradner
Gordon, Crockett
Thomas
McLachlan
Daytona Beach
Mount Dora
Reaper
Deeridge
Fox
Stack
Kennedy
Munson
Breckenridge Point
Kiwanis Luncheon Amid Boy Scout Week Observe
Kiwanis holds its regular luncheon today at 12 15 in the Community Building. Program Chairman Barnett announces Floyd Woodward assistant Scout executive from the Willeyes division will speak. Boy Scout Week starts today. Last week the Kiwanis meeting joined the Chamber of Commerce event with President Brown presiding and guests introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Barnett
Floyd Woodward
Willeyes
Chamber of Commerce
Brown
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce Group Formed in 1945
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce organizes a new local business association in 1945 to promote commerce and community events. Local leaders and merchants join to support civic projects and economic growth.
Notes About Our Men In Service
Cpl. R. R. Hogsett Jr returned to Camp Hood Texas after a fifteen day furlough at home with his parents and friends. John W Hogsett Arm 3-c sent a letter that he had arrived safely somewhere in the Pacific. Pfc Carl H Minkley is on short furlough with his wife and baby in DeLand and with Mr and Mrs Curtis in Mount Dora before leaving for a replacement camp in Pennsylvania. Robert G Wells pharmacist mate first class back in the States after extended sea duty visits his father Dr Miller Wells and family then goes to Oceanside California for a course at the Beach Battalion School. Pvt William Jay Barker Jr heads to overseas duty after training at Sheppard Field Texas and embarks for an east coast port hoping to be sent somewhere to see his father who is a Red Cross field director in England.
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Cpl
R. R. Hogsett, Jr
Camp Hood
Texas
Carl H. Minkley
DeLand
Mrs
Curtis
Mount Dora
Pennsylvania
Camp Howze
Robert G. Wells
Dr. Miller Wells
Oceanside
California
Beach Battalion
William Jay Barker, Jr
Sheppard Field
Red Cross
England
Mrs Poling to Speak at First Methodist Church
Mrs. Daniel A. Poling of New York and Philadelphia will address the Bible Class of the First Methodist Church this Sunday February 11 at 10 o clock. Public welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel A. Poling
New York
Philadelphia
First Methodist Church
Moss Apartments Sold to Mrs. Green in Ozark
Mr. A. G. Moss sold his apartment house at 123 Sixth Avenue East to Mrs. Henrietta May Green of Ozark Alabama. Mrs. Green took possession recently and is occupying one of the units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Moss
Sixth Avenue East
Henrietta May Green
Ozark, Alabama
Rev Driggers Called to Haines City Church
The home missions committee of J Johns Presbytery of Florida appointed Rev A E Driggers of Yuake Franklin Park Mount Dora to supply the pulpit at First Presbyterian Church Haines City for an indefinite period while a regular pastor is sought Rev gm began supplying last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Missions Committee
J. Johns Presbytery of
Florida
A. E. Driggers
Yuake Franklin Park
Mount Dora
First Presbyterian Church
Haines City
Choir sponsors Technicolor movie program at church
The Community Church choir hosts a Technicolor film evening on February 12 at eight o clock. H Duyckinck of Rising Sun Maryland will present reels of local interest including Sunsets over Lake Dora Dora Canal and Bok Tower. A fund collection for the choir and a social hour follow in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Church
Bok Tower
Florida
Duckinck
Youth Center Plans Valentine Dance at Community Building
The Mount Dora Youth Center’s Hurricane Hut hosts a Valentine dance at the Community Building on Saturday February 10 at 8 30 p m Admission is 50 cents per couple Members urged to attend and bring friends Teenagers from Mount Dora and neighboring towns are invited Refreshments will be served The club seeks more mothers to volunteer as chaperones and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Keping
Howard Wetz
Baptist Church Bible School and Evening Service Schedule
The article outlines Bible School at 9 45 a m led by Pastor J M upt's class for men and a women's class, with Training Union at 7 p m directed by J F Groves. Evening service features congregational singing and an evangelistic sermon by the Pastor. Special musical program planned for Sunday evening February 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oe Bone
J. M
Tars Seri ” Training Union
J. F. Groves
Thompson
Eas
Ems
Methodist Churches Report District Activities in Lake County
The Lake County Ministerial Association met at 10 a m with lunch served by Methodist women. The local Youth Fellowship hosted the Sub-District meeting with delegates from Tavares Umatilla Eustis and other churches. Bishop Arthur J Moore urged pastors to report Crusade progress. Mount Dora led in total quota subscrip tions as teachers noted rising church school attendance.
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Lake County
L. D. Lowe
Clermont
Lucille Harding
Tavares
Umatilla
Eustis
Doggett
Grand View Hotel Bridge Night Delights Guests and Winners
The Grand View Hotel hosted its usual Wednesday bridge for guests and friends on January 24. James Muir, ex school superintendent of Quincy Massachusetts, entertained with selections from Fred Emerson Brooks. Top scorers were Mrs Pickett and Mr Meinecker. consolation prize went to Mrs James Muir. New arrivals included Mr and Mrs Ralph Bridgman Hampton Institute Virginia Mr and Mrs J S Brown and daughter Pittsburgh Pa and Mr and Mrs R W Simpson of Milton Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Muir
Quincy
Mass
Fred Emerson Brooks
Pickett
Meinecker
Grand View
Ralph Bridgman
Hampton Institute
Virginia
J. S. Brown
Pittsburgh
R. W. Simpson
Milton, Mass
Central Florida Conference Basketball Tournament Schedule
The Central Florida conference tournament runs February 14 to 16 at E B Ferson Gym. Ocoee vs Lyman opens, with St Cloud facing Winter Park and Winter Garden meeting Clermont. Byes go to Tavares Groveland Apopka Umatilla Mount Dora in Thursday rounds. Admission is 20c elementary, 30c high school, 50c adults per session.
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E. B. Ferson Gymnasium
Ocoee
Lyman
St. Cloud
Winter Park
Winter Garden
Clermont
Tavares
Groveland
Apopka
Umatilla
Mount Dora
Sgt. Rankin
Aaftac
Schubiger
New Smyrna Beach
Foster
Shuf fleboard Club Holds Peaceful Week and Dinner
The Shuff leboard Club reports a calm week with close games and new members learning the sport. A bingo party at the club house yielded small prizes, and a pot luck supper is planned. The Community Church sermon by Dr Richards inspired members, and visitors from Orlando announced a state tourney. Mount Dora and Elgin newcomers join, and the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting with Lt. Charles Boxell as honored guest. The meeting featured remarks by Walter Matherly and a summary of sponsorship by the Community Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iRchards
Hall
Olive Hall
Orlando
Fred Seiger
Elgin, Ill
Mount Dora
George J. White
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce
Unity Building
Suace Joe Oe
Caxton Doggett
C. M. Brown
Kiwanis Club
Chamber
Kiwanis
Charles Boxell
Lois Boxell
Jack Simpson
Boxell
Yugoslavia
Charles
Italy
France
Poesti
White
Alfred Rehbau Sr
Walter J. Matherly
College of Business Administration
University of Florida
Rehbaum
Matherly
Federal Reserve Bank of
Jacksonville
Florida
Rotary International
Dean Matherly
Carl Graves
Edward Bower
George C. Keller
Lillian Banks
March of Dimes totals rise in Mount Dora drive
J. F. Groves, local March of Dimes chairman, reports 522 dollars 13 cents raised, up from 253 dollars 33 cents last year. Major share from Princess Theatre patrons 262 dollars 46 cents, Mount Dora Schools 34 dollars 10 cents, Scouts house to house 59 dollars 42 cents, merchants 83 dollars, clubs 41 dollars 98 cents. Bank collections total 23 dollars 96 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Groves
March of Dimes
Princess Theatre
Mount Dora
World Day of Prayer observed in Mount Dora
United Council of Church Women sponsors a World Day of Prayer in Mount Dora on Friday February 16 at 3 p m. The service is arranged by the women of the combined Community Methodist and Baptist churches in the Baptist Church with Mrs James McDonald leading assisted by Mrs Frederick Whiting and organist Mrs Florence Hanscom and soloist Mrs Ruth Woodman Stanley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Council of Church Women
Mount Dora
Baptist Church
James McDonald
Frederic Whiting
Florence Hanscom
Ruth Woodman Stanley
ART LEAGUE HOSTS OPEN AIR EXHIBITION SOON
The Art League announces an open air exhibition set for February 24. The event showcases local artists and features works across media at a central park venue.
Mount Dora Forum to Feature Dean Edmonds on Negro Problem
The sixth Mount Dora Church Forum session presents Dean Henry Morris Edmonds of Knowles Memorial Chapel Rollins College discussing Some Difficulties of the Negro Problem. He will speak Sunday at 7 30 p m at Community Church on race relations from a liberal Southern Christian view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Henry Morris Edmonds
Knowles Memorial Chapel
Rollins College
Katherine Abbey Hanna
Western Hemisphere
United States
Dean Edmonds
First Presbyterian Church
Montgomery
Ala
Vanderbilt University
Independent Presbyterian Church
Birmingham
South
Alabama
Bhp Srt
Pet
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Pacific
Mrs. Poling
Moss Apartments
Driggers
Haines City Church
Grand View Hotel
Central Fla
Dean Walter J. Matherly
Shuffleboard Club
World Day OF Prayer
ART League
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