Colorful 22nd Celebration in Eustis and Mount Dora
The event honors General Summerall with a reception and Lake County banquet at Grand View Hotel. Attendees include General Summerall, Senator Claude Pepper, Congressman Joe Hendricks, and State Senator Spessard Holland. A parade, fireworks, dances, water sports, and numerous contests across Mount Dora, Eustis, and surrounding towns are planned with acts, rides, and a bicycle circus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Jian S. Schley
U. S. War Department
Earl I. Brown
Earl North
Claude Pepper
Joe Hendricks
Spessard L. Holland
Bartow
Summerall
Lake County
Grand View
Lake Eustis
Bay Street
Rollins College
Fleetwood D. Peeples
Acquatics
Lake
Eustis
Ferran Park
Lake County Country Club
Kiwanis
Tavares
Mikado delight at Tampa Thalians performance
Readers praise the Tampa Thalians for reviving Gilbert and Sullivan with a bright colorful production. The chorus shines and the Mikado remains a virile old gentleman as the company delivers a very adequate show and rekindles familiar tunes for the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thalians
Tampa
Gilbert
Sullivan
Underwriters Sponsor National Essay Contest in Central Florida
The Central Florida Association with the National Association of Life Underwriters announces a statewide high school essay contest on life insurance open to public, private, and parochial schools in central Florida as of March 1 1938. Submission deadline is March 26 1938. Prizes include a silver cup and cash awards culminating in national prizes of 250 200 100 75 50 and 25 in several tiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Life
Central Florida Association
Op Life Insurance
Central Florida
Florida
Central
C. Champ Williams
Orlando
Mount Dora Teams Fall Short Against Apopka and Winter Garden
Mount Dora High School boys and girls lost to Apopka last Friday February 4 with girls 25 to what appears to be general score and boys Mount Dora players listed for scoring. The next Tuesday the teams traveled to Winter Garden and were defeated 14 12 by the boys and 39 13 by the girls with Minkley Shipes Chap man among top scorers.
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Mount Dora High School
Apopka
Mount Dora
Apop
Sadler
Beasley
Crawdy
Kimball
Minkley
Shipes
Chapman
Winter Garden
Reward For Safe Driving Approved By Insurance Firm
Insurance firm Selectives of Hartford announces a 15 percent premium refund as a reward for safe driving under automobile and property damage liability policies. The incentive applies if no claims are filed during the policy year and is paid through the agent thirty days after policy expiration.
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Aetna Casual A Surety Ny
Hartford
Kiwanis Meeting Highlights Club Programs and Events
The Girl Scouts directed by Ties Viva Craig will perform at today's Kiwanis meeting. Clifford Hiatt president of the Lake County Horticultural Society spoke on the society’s work and its ventures. Conn. J. C. Udquhart won the Crip Hurlatt prize. A Central Florida inter-club picnic and meeting was announced for Thursday February 17 near Clermont. Mount Dora Ladies Night will be held at Sylvan Shores Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ties Vivia Craig
Kiwanis
Eek Clifford Hiatt
Lake County Horticultural Society
J. C. Udquhart
Crip Hurlatt
Central Florida
Clermont
Mount Dora Evens
Sylvan Shores Hotel
Hospital Tag Day totals reported by Mrs. H T Fenn
Mrs H T Fenn chair of the Hospital Committee of the Woman's Club reports that 177 dollars and 50 cents has been turned in from Hospital Tag Day last Saturday. Some contributions remain outstanding and added debt to the Tag Day fund.
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H. T. Fenn
The
Woman's Club
Mount Dora WPA Gymnasium Project Awaiting Review
Word from Washington indicates the WPA gymnasium for Mount Dora with a $22,720 allotment has been signed by the President and is pending Comptroller General review. The project is deemed a major local need, with potential strong impact once federal approval clears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Mount Dora
Eral
Mount Dora Bowlers Plan Trip to St Petersburg and Sarasota
Mount Dora bowlers depart Wednesday for a trip to St Petersburg and Sarasota. The team will face match games in St Petersburg on Wednesday afternoon with players including Jessie Gould Robert Gould Alfred Maben R C Thomas Elmer Eckis W H Sprague Eardley Wilmot Ganun and F A Le plus a women’s team led by Mrs Maben Poole Gould and Mrs Wyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount. Dora
St. Petersburg
Sarasota
Jessie Gould
Robert T. Gould
Alfred Maben
Elmer Eckis
W. H. Sprague
Eardley Wilmot
G.—. Ganun
F. A.le
H. R. Bradner
Charles Yer
Skip Sprague
Eckis
Wilmot
Skip Thomas
Maben
Bradner
Ganun
Poole
Miss Gould
Wyer
Making a New America Meeting in Tavares
A Sunday evening gathering at 8:00 in the Auditorium, Tavares, on February 13 aims to unite churches in a joint effort for God and government. Sponsored by local churches, the event seeks to promote civic faith and community action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavares
Churches of
Government
Lake Sey County Club Hosts February Dance Events
The Lake County Club hosted a lively dance with 73 dinner guests and decorated tables praised by the Ladies House Committee. Upcoming events include the Lake County Nurses annual benefit dance February 12 with Eddie Stephenson Orchestra, the Washington Birthday dance February 22, and the Elks dance March 5 for Umatilla Children’s Hospital. Golf tournaments are planned for February and March, info from Mr Lee Kosten, the golf professional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Sey
Ladies House
Lake County
Eddie Stephenson
Washington
Elks
Umatilla Children’s Hospital
House
Lee Kosten
Rodeheaver Set for Sacred Concert Monday Morning
Evangelist singer Homer Rodeheaver and his trombone will perform a sacred concert at 10 00 a m Monday in the Community Auditorium Admission is free and all are welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Rodeheaver
Lakeside Inn Hosts Art League Meeting Tonight
The Lakeside Art League invites members to gather at Lakeside Inn on Thursday the tenth at seven o clock for important league business. At eight o clock the public is invited to attend the session.
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ART League
Lakeside
Thu
Notices Call for Local Topics Submissions
Readers are asked to bring notices to the office before Wednesday. Reports of Tuesday events should arrive by Wednesday morning, while earlier notices and upcoming meetings should be submitted Monday or Tuesday.
Bustis program of music and readings tonight
Florence Gilbert Hanscom presents a program of music and readings at First Presbyterian Church Bustis. The event showcases her readings and musical selections for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Gilbert Hanscom
Ceareias
First Presbyterian’ Church
Mead to visit Lake County for inter club picnic
Hon James M Mead of Buffalo New York longtime congressman and chair of the post office and post roads committee will visit central Florida on Thursday February 17 for a picnic at the Postal Colony grounds south of Clermont. Local clubs from Lake County Sanford Winter Park DeLand Ocala Orlando and other areas plan to attend and register members with badges issued at the luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office and Post Roads Committee
Lake County
Service Clubs
Central Florida
Clermont
Congressman Mead
National House
Kiwanis
Lions
Rotary
Sanford
Winter Park
DeLand
Ocala
Orlando
Dade City
Florida
George Westbrook
Postal Colony
Clermont Kiwanis Club
Soil Conservation Program 1938 urged for all farmers
Farmers who did not enter their properties for 1938 benefits are urged to visit the county agent’s office to enter. The 1938 program will allocate soil benefits per farm entered, with no provision for county setup. The office aims to record every property in the county including groves producing saleable farm products, and 1937 signers with unentered properties should act promptly.
Notice to Claimants for Homestead Exemption
The town assessor reminds claimants to file yearly applications by April 1. Blank forms are available at the Clerk’s office or the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of
Pia
John B. Id
This Genius Business senior play ey by Edna Higgins Strachan
A three act comedy presents colorful senior cast at the Community Building on February 25. George Blodgett a hardware merchant is played by William Turrentine with Natalie Spike as a discerning wit. Aida and Beau share the central dramatic tension with Hazel Edwards and Russel Grantley likely in lead roles. Supporting parts include Katie the maid Virginia Chapman and Albertina played by Ivian Norton. Dr Oliver performed by J W Shaw offers a cocky counterpoint to the lively ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Higgins
Strachan
Achan
Gene
George
William Turrentine
Ers
Aity
Natalie Spike
Younger Aracters
Aida
Hazel Edwards
Aline
Beau
Russel Grantley
Beaumont
Blodgett
Katie
Virginia Chapman
Albertina
Ivian Norton
J. W. Shaw
Dr. Oliver
Birmingham Apollo Boys Choir in Mount Dora Concert
The Birmingham Apollo Boys Choir will perform in the Mount Dora Community Building on Thursday February 17 at 815 p m. The 24 member group ages ten to thirteen has earned praise for its beautiful singing. Tickets cost 35 and 25 cents.
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Mount Dora
Lake County
Birmingham Apollo Boys’ Choir
Lake County Tubérculems and Health Association
Apollo Boys’ Choir of
Birmingham
South
America
Europe
Apollo Choir
Little Theatre Mount Dora Holds February Meeting
The February meeting of the Little Theatre of Mount Dora drew good attendance at Hotel Mount Dora. Members discussed finances from the play Are You a Mason and approved Thomas David as director. New committee chairs W M Kennedy and G G Brooks were appointed and a play reading to prepare three one act plays was scheduled.
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Little Theatre of
Mount Dora
Little Theatre
W. M. Kennedy
G G. Brooks
Thomas David
Mount Dora Hospital Notes Update
Mrs Dravo fell Thursday morning in the Drugg Variety Store breaking her arm and is at Mount Dora Hospital. Her sister, recently treated in hospital, is improving and likely to return to Villa Dora Hotel soon. Mrs Sarah G Baker, hospitalized five weeks, progresses satisfactorily. Mrs Breckinridge of Tavares returned home after ten days with pneumonia. Miss Richards, buyer on Fifth Avenue planning new construction, is recovering after an operation.
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Miss Richards
Fifth Avenue
Road No 173 Detoured Near Charlotte County
State Road 173 between Placida and Englewood in Charlotte County is under construction. Traffic is detoured for a short distance on sand trails parallel to the project. No other detours are available.
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Placida
Englewood
Charlotte County
General Summerall to Speak at Waterway Congress
General Summerall former US Army Chief of Staff and president of the Citadel Military School and Florida Ship Canal Authority headlines the Florida Waterway Congress in Mount Dora on Tuesday February 22. Other speakers include Col. Earl J. Brown Col. Earl North Senator Claude Pepper Congressman Hendricks and Senator Spessard Holland. The meeting runs 10 a m to 5 p m with program chair Hon Walter F Coachman Jr. of Jacksonville.
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Lake County
Florida
Summerall
Tyrade
da Waterway Congress
Mount Dora Municipal
General Summerall
United States Army
Citadel Military School
Charleston
N. C
Florida Ship Canal Authority
Earl J. Brown
Tranver
U. S. War Department
Richmond
Earl North
Jacksonville
Claude Pepper
Joseph Hendricks
Spessard L. Holland
Bartow
Florida Waterway Congress
Municipal Auditorium
Mount Dora
Walter F. Coachman, Jr
Chance and Community Life At Mount Dora
A note from Dave in Mount Dora previews local leisure scenes and summer attractions. He reflects on the meaning of CHANCE and RISK, recounts church fairs and bets as social theater, and thanks readers for their patience with schedule delays while inviting newcomers to enjoy lakeside parks clubs and Yacht Club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnelly Park
Lakeside Park
Lake
Mount Plymouth
Mount Dora
Dave
Relocation of State Road 2 under way in Polk County
State Road no 2 is being relocated in Polk City and Lakeland. Traffic will use the old road until new construction is completed and the route is redirected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk City
Lakeland
Polk County
Broken Dishes at Mount Dora Tourist Club
Pollard Players of Kansas Mo present the comedy drama Broken Dishes a three act play by Martin Flavin next Tuesday at the Mount Dora Tourist Club. The cast features Bob and Cleone Pollard with strong supporting players in a tale of romance and family folly set amid witty dialogue and sharp social observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Pollard Players of
Kansas Mo
Martin Flavin
New York
Wonder Man
Bob
Cleone Pollard
Town Council Proceedings February 1 1938
Regular meeting discusses street repairs in Riley Subdivision and tax considerations for water mains in Lake Franklin Park Dora Vista. Committees named. contracts approved for painting white way poles and traffic light upgrades. Delinquent bills debated. policy to pay or have service discontinued. Fire truck call charges set. redemption bid for Mount Dora bonds planned.
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E. L. Riley
Riley
George Malone
Lake Franklin Park
Dora Vista
Kramer
L. C. Jerne
Frank Burkart
Grady Simpson
Helm Park
Elizabeth Evans
C. R. Javens
Grandview
Tremain
W. T. Davis Co
McDonald Street
Fifth Avenue
Donnelly Street
Eleventh Avenue
Highland Street
Sanford Road
Mount Dora
Basketball Doubleheader at Donnelly Court Tonight
The high school hosts a doubleheader against Enterprise tonight at Donnelly Court featuring both boys and girls teams. Tomorrow the club meets Winter Garden at Donnelly Court with another full slate of games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnelly Court
Enterprise
Winter Garden
P. T. A. Founders Day Program Held at Community Building
The P. T. A. celebrated Founders Day with a Tuesday afternoon program. The second and third grade rhythm band performed Polka and Valse Reverie under Frances Pemberton. George Malone read selections from Through the Years as Mrs. Mears’ activities were noted. Suzanne Sawyer sang a solo for mothers backed by Pemberton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheens
Bendl
Frances Pemberton
George Malone
Mears
Malon
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Nat’l
Insurance Co
Kiwanis News
Bustis
Mead
James M. Mead
Buffalo, N. Y
Congress
Soil Conservation Program
Birmingham Boys’ Apollo Choir
Mount Dora Hospital
Villa Dora
Kansas City
Council Proceedings
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