Second Sailing Race Of Winter Regatta Series
The Mount Dora Winter Regatta continued with a second sailing race on a three mile course. Brugs Kennedy led start to finish for a clear victory at 3 40 with an elapsed time of 1 hour 20 minutes. Jinx and Star followed, Spray won the 18 foot class, and next race is set for February 20 at 2 00 pm from Mount Dora Yacht Club pier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saclien Ait Freee Basen Dora
T Club Baland
GordonDonald
Brugs
Ohio
Cliff Deming
Buster Battle
Jinx
L. J. Drawdy
James Drawdy
Star
Curtis Wise
Harold Hall
Spray
Howard Simpson
Carolyn Kennedy
Caroline
Ohio Pee Yachts
Jnx
Jay
Mount Dora Yacht Club
Mount Dora
Zellwood Boy Earns Honors at Lees-McRae College
Ernest Parkhurst of Zellwood made honorable mention on Lees-McRae College Banner Elk North Carolina honor roll for the second quarter and first semester. The senior at Lees-McRae was voted the most talented boy in the senior class for the college annual and serves as a Phi Theta Kappa member and Young People’s Christian Association officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Parkhurst
Zellwood
Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk
N. C
Parkhurst
Lees-McRae
Phi Theta Kappa
Young People’s Christian Association
Dora City Plans Two Boat Trips for Washington Birthday
The City of Dora will run a boat trip to Eustis Monday afternoon February 22 departing from the Yacht Club dock at 2 p m and returning by moonlight. A second trip to Silver Springs is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday March 8 for these parts or sections of Go
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Eustis
Washington
Stores To Close Monday February 22 Observes Washington’s Birthday
Mount Dora merchants and business people pledge to close all shops Monday February 22 in observance of Washington's Birthday. The list includes Golden Triangle Cleaners Mount Dora Hardware Co Sol Snilky Druggist Wrigley Moorhead Feed Parker's Market Piggly Wiggly Malone Realty Co Story Bros. Ity Co. and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Washington
Golden Triangle Cleaners
Masquerade Community Dance Prizes and Sponsors Listed
The Masquerade Community Dance offers multiple costume prizes including best dressed, best old fashioned, best vagabond, most comical, best historical character and best race or nation representations for couples. Prizes donated by local businesses such as The Grand Leader Solvick's Mount Dora Epastheey and many others. A 25 cent entry fee per person covers expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Hardware Co
Solvick’s
Mount Dora Epastheey
Don Dopkeen
Sally ‘Dress Shop
Shifter’s
Drugg’s
Ly Wiggly
Walgreen System
Story Bros. Frock & Frill
Edith Coleman Bakery
Kimball’s
Mosteller’s
Parker’s
W. E. Lackey
Hale’s
Rehbaum & Crane
J. M. Smith
Princess Theatre
A&p
A. G. Moss
Amoco
Standard Oil Station
Reid & Green
Boy Scouts Honor Night Awards and Leadership Updates
Preston announced that Julian Drawdy John Bryant Dick Hoisington and Jo St John passed signaling first aid knife and hatchet tests. Carroll Hall named Senior Patrol Leader A Lee French Jr Junior Assistant Scout Master. Buster Battle and Bob Burkart appointed Patrol Leaders. Mount Dora Boy Scouts join Washingtons Birthday Parade in Eustis with drum and bugle corps. several members plan a Sunday hike and overnight camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Julian Drawdy
John Bryant
Dick Hoisington
Jo St. John
Carroll Hall
A. Lee French, Jr
Buster Battle
Bob Burkart
Mount Dora
Washington
Beautiful pansies from Mount Dora gardens
A bouquet of large pansies from Mrs. William Watt of Woodland Avenue and Grandview Street graces the editor's desk. The Lily pool and garden are noted as among Mount Dora's most beautiful spots with flowers that rival professional gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Watt
Woodland Avenue
Grandview Street
P. T. A. Sponsoring Theatre Benefit at Princess Theatre
Mount Dora P. T. A. sponsors a two day charity theatre event titled Pennies From Heaven at the Princess Theatre. Showings occur February 26 and 27 with a matinee each day. Tickets go on sale through the P. T. A. and proceeds benefit the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Lakeside Inn Sees First Sold-Out Night Since 1930 Addition
Lakeside Inn reported no rooms available last Tuesday night, the first such occurrence since the 1930 addition. The note lists numerous guests from New York to Santa Fe and includes a busy schedule of card parties, a dessert bridge, and winter fishing success at Mount Dora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
Kiwanis News Highlights Mount Dora meeting
Kiwanis notes the Mount Dora Hi-Y Club program with Geo H Pea as guest. Rev Neslie Underwood of First Baptist spoke on aims and accomplishments, praised by attendees. January attendance honor roll lists members including Burkart Clark Coffin Crane Harlow Johnson Keller Kramer LaBreck Moorhead Osborne Quixley Richardson Smith Urquhart Wells West White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meina le
Geo. H. Pea
Mount Dora
Kiwanis
Neslie V. Underwood
First Baptist Church
Connecticut
W. W. Radcliffe
Shelton
A. M. Engelhard
J. T. Haviland
Bridgeport
W. M. Bryant
New Haven
W. D. Downes
Hartford
Frank Burkart
Harry Clark
George Coffin
Fletcher Crane
Herbert Harlow
Bill Johnson
George Keller
Tracy Kramer
Ray LaBreck
Charlie Moorhead
Charles Osborne
A. C. Quixley
Dr. Richardson
Leroy Smith
J. C. Urquhart
Miller Wells
John J. West
George White
Free Canning Demonstrations Set for Lake County
Lake County hosts two free canning demonstrations led by Miss Gladys Kimbrough and Mrs. Lucie Miller on March 1 and 2. The events in Tavarees and Ferndale cover meat and vegetable canning with practical, home friendly guidance.
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Lake Co
Lucie K. Miller
Gladys Kimbrough
Lake County
Tavares
Ferndale
Miss Kimbrough
Organization of Millers
Miss .Kimbrough
Florida
Lakeside Trio Benefit Concert Scheduled for Sunday
Sunday evening February 21, 1937 at 8 p m features the Lakeside Trio in a program including Delibes and Sweeping selections. A collection at concert’s end supports the Trio whose work has been greatly enjoyed this year.
Successful Fishing Trip on Lake Apopka
On Monday an all day fishing trip to Lake Apopka aboard the City of Dora was led by Captain Wise with Mrs. Velma Nice as hostess. The party included Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Short, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Gunn, Dr. and Mrs. Lahey, and several others. Mrs. Nice fried the catch for the group while they enjoyed the outing and the weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kitson
Lindstedt
Garrett
Clark
Montgomery
N. S. Mayo
Lakeside
Marie Houston
Majorie Mayer
Miss. Houston
A. Howell
Lake Apopka
Dora
Captain Wise
Velma Nice
I. M. Short
F. A. Gunn
Lahey
A. G. Grant
C. A. Herring
C. E. Abbott
C. A. Baur
A. A. Ballaird
Speed Boat Races Begin Saturday at Mount Dora Yacht Club
In sponsorship with the Chamber of Commerce the Mount Dora Yacht Club will host a series of handicap boat races starting Saturday February 20 at 3 00 PM. Six motor boats including fast Chris-Crafts have entered and organizers expect more entries. A fast outboard motor boat race will precede and follow the larger boat contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora
Rafferty Racket to Be Staged by Mount Dora Seniors
Mount Dora High School seniors will stage The Rafferty Racket tomorrow night at eight in the Community Building. The Howard Chenery melodrama is a three act mystery comedy with clever dialogue and a blackmail plot involving a customs official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora High School
Rafferty
Howard Chenery
Chenery
O Ae
Erty
Ward W. Adair to Speak at Hi Y Dinner
Plans for the Father and Son dinner at the Community Building on March 12 list Ward W. Adair of Orlando as speaker. Adair formerly served as railroad secretary for the Central Y M C A in New York City and spoke to Mount Dora Kiwanis Club two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward W. Adair
Orlando
Central Young Men’s Christian Association of
New York City
Adair
Kiwanis Club
Mount Dora
Tag Day February 27 For Mount Dora Club Fund Drive
The hospital committee of the Woman's Club reschedules its annual Tag Day to February 27. Members and assistants will sell tags to raise funds for another operating table payment as the Mount Dora Woman's Club gift to Lake County Medical Center in Umatilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Woman's Club
Mount Dora
M. E. Ladies Plan Benefit Night With Jock Harris
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church will hold a benefit at the Community Building on March 10. Jock Harris, noted Scotch comedian and concertina accordion artist, will headline in full Highland costume with song, dance and storytelling. Harris is billed as owner of a large concertina and a radio artist who has performed on major national broadcasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid‘ Society of the Methodist Church
Jock Harris
Harris
Mount Dora Art League Exhibition Opens Feb 24
The Mount Dora Art League announces its annual exhibition from February 24 to March 8 at 418 Donnelly Avenue opposite the Hotel Mount Dora. Opening day tea will be served from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. Hours are 9:00 to 12:00 and 2:00 to 5:30 daily. School children will exhibit work and the public is invited.
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Mount Dora Art League
Donnelly Avenue
Mount Ra
Central Florida Honor Students at Stetson
Central Florida students earned honor roll status at Stetson University for the first semester. Among 62 scholars, top marks reached A and all grades stayed at or above B during 18 weeks of study. Notable names include M. J. Bouterse Jr, Roberta Orcutt, and Cornelia McRae from the region.
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Stetson University
Central Florida
Orlando
M. J. Bouterse, Jr
Roberta Orcutt
Jack Compton
Marvadene Boyt
Leesburg
Cornelia McRae
Sanford
Margaret Champ
Mount Dora
Lucille Dean
Eustis
Doris Dede
Apopea
Woodrow Darden
Titusville
Harry Newett
Lois Thacker
Ford
Orange City
Eustis Hosts Lake County Washington Birthday Celebration Event
Lake County and Central Florida residents are invited to Eustis on February 22 for the 36th Washington's Birthday Celebration. A full day features a 10:30 parade, baby and bike sections, daredevil acts, band concerts, a 75-device fireworks display, carnival attractions, and a 10 p.m. Washington Ball at the Lake County Country Club with Russell Scholl's Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Florida
Eustis
Eustis Washington
Lake County Country Club
Russell Scholl
Orlando
Boat Trip to Lisbon on City of Dora Enjoyed by 24
A group of twenty four took a boat trip to Lisbon and back aboard the City of Dora last Wednesday. Despite rain portions of the journey, the day was enjoyable with abundant birds along the riverbanks. Passengers included Mr and Mrs DeVault, Mr and Mrs Riddle, Miss Jennie Riddle, and others.
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Lisbon
Dora
DeVault
F.G. Riddle
Jennie ‘Riddle
J. S. Meade
Jacob Friedel
D. W. Condit
Alex M. Robinson
Milo Collins
H. B. Jennings
Pearl Combs
Rose B. Rondebush
Pattie Far
Mallorys Buy Desirable Mount Dora Building Site
Mr and Mrs Harry H Mallory have purchased a 133 by 160 foot building lot at Sixth avenue and McDonald street Mount Dora overlooking Lake Dora. The lot formerly belonged to the Birkbecks and is described by stamps on the deed as worth several thousand dollars. A C Quixley Realty Company handled the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H. Mallory
Mount Dora
Sixth Avenue
McDonald Street
Lake Dora
Birkbeck Home
Birkbecks
A. C. Quixley Realty Company
Mahony Couple Returns from Round the World Trip
Mr and Mrs Paul R Mahony arrived at their Sycamore Shores home after a round the world journey. Mahony, a Wahl Company executive in Chicago, inspected foreign business climates and says world conditions are generally improving despite media reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. Mahony
van Shores
Mahony
Wahl Company
Chicago
White Hussars To Give Program At The Tourist Club
Herbert Petrie and His White Hussars a versatile colorful musical group booked for Mount Dora Tourist Club next Tuesday evening. The company known coast to coast has performed before hundreds of universities colleges and clubs in the United States and Canada. Their show features brilliant white and gold uniforms precise movement and vigorous vitality. Petrie a producer and director from the American Conservatory of Music has led concerts for seven years. The Hussars previously appeared in Mount Dora to great delight.
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Herbert Petrie
White Hussars
Mount Dora
United States
Canada
Feanalis
American Conservatory of Music
Homer Phillips
Beacham
Million Dollar
Blanche Elaine Fry
English Village
Century of Progress
Chicago
J. L. Greenup
Trumpt
New York City
B. H. Ritzesthales
Hussars
Baptist Church Plans New Building Fund Drive
The Mount Dora Baptist congregation launches a building fund seeking five thousand dollars by June 15 to construct a new facility. They own a site beside the Community Building and emphasize prayer and faith in the effort. Regular worship is at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Sundays. all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptists of
Mount Dora
Dr. Harry Fenn Bounces Back to Office Duty
Friends and patients are told Dr. Harry T. Fenn has improved and returned to his office to see patients while barred from house calls and night work by his physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry T. Fenn
Election of School Trustees for Mount Dora
Notice urges Mount Dora School District No. 16 voters to elect trustees for two years and approve ten mills for current expenses on March 2, 1937 at City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
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Mt. Kisco
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Worcester
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Ill
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Atlantic City
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Boston
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Anna K. Hawkes
Bristol
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Maplewood
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Joseph Shaw
Jenkentown
C. H. Scribner
Paterson
Helen F. Taylor
Newton
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Harry M. Weed
Buffalo
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Jacksonville
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Essex
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Asheville
C. M. Gratz
W. Keesey
Chicago, IL
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Pittsburgh
Tacita G. Knight
Ambler
Arnold J. Lethen
Evanston
Harry T. Mathews
McNeiland
Brockton
Ethel I. McCarthy
Newville
S. Irene E. Eavenson
Reading
George C. Purdy
Rockford
Ann Pendleton
Long Island
Jos. .F. Poey
Kiwanis ” News
Lakeside Trio
Naila Waltz
Delibes Kamenoi-Ostrow
Rubinstein Perret Ee
Isis
Scien Chaminade
Ahla Sparrell
Thais
Esther Sparrell
Marian Peck Thomas
Dvorak-Kreisler
Sammartini
M. E. Ladies Plan
ART League
Stetson
Purchase Fine Building
MR. and
Mrs. Maho
Baptist Church
DR. Fenn
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