Lake County’s 1941 record cash total and growth
Lake County reported 12.2418 million dollars in cash and new development in 1941, boosting economic structure. The area lowered taxes to among the lowest in twenty years, with citrus revenue exceeding five million and Sea Island cotton and nurseries adding hundreds of thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Sea Island
Lake
Tha
Department of Agriculture
Fruitland Park
Leesburg
Judge Wilbur L. Tilden to Speak at Gentleman’s Night
Orlando attorney Judge Wilbur L. Tilden will headline Gentleman’s Night at the Woman’s Club on Wednesday February 25 at 8 00 p m The event replaces the usual afternoon meeting and will be held at the Community church Music by Funnies and entertainment by Ray mami with orchestral accompaniment The talk titled The Lure of Me will highlight Tildens Floridian roots and knowledge of the state from Gulf to Atlantic expected full attendance by club members and visiting gentlemen
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Wilbur L. Tilden
Orlando
Woman’s Club
Judge Tilden
Central Florida
Gulf
Atlantic
Keyest
Coon
Raymami
Iceberg Lettuce Grown in Lake County Carload Lots
Iceberg lettuce becomes Lake County's newest crop with 35 carloads planned this season from 50 to 75 acres. Shipping runs December through May, led by the region’s largest grower F. C. W. Kramer Jr. of Leesburg.
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Lake County
F. C. W. Kramer, Jr
Leesburg
Mount Dora defeats Orlando in lawn bowling match
Mount Dora upset Orlando 84 54 as Stoner Thomas Bryant Stein metz led 20 8. Poole Morse Downes Bridgman won 27 18. Breckenridge Maben Urquhart Swift 22 13. Hill Ferguson Hadsall Dickson tied 15 15. Judge Meade entertains son Edwin B. Meade of Danville, Virginia. open national mail lawn bowling tournament held on February 9 at St. Petersburg courts.
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Orlando
Mount Dora
Stoner
Thomas
Bryant
Steinmetz
Sharp
Haas
Bourne
Woodworth
Poole
Harold Morse
Downes
Bridgman
Smith
Snamen
Lewis
Wilbur
Breckenridge
Maben
Urquhart
Swift
Seaman
Muldoon
Niles
Balleny
Hill
Ferguson
Hadsall
Dickson
Searles
Parks
Lantz
Miller
Julian Meade
Edwin B. Meade
Danville
Virginia
St. Petersburg
Auto Accident On Sanford Road Fatal To Two Local Men
A fatal automobile crash on Sanford Road near Mount Dora left John M. Morris aged 52 dead at the scene and Alonzo Lanier critically injured along with his brother Buck Lanier. The three men, all Citrus Culture Corporation employees, were occupants when a blowout caused the car to overturn several times. Morris died from a broken neck. Buck Lanier suffered a fractured skull and severe head lacerations. Funeral services were held for Morris at the First Baptist Church with burial in Mount Dora. Alonzo Lanier’s services followed at the Church of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Morris
Sanford
Morris
Buck Lanier
Citrus Culture Corporation
Mount Dora
Juanita
Frankie Lou Howell
Leda MacBloodworth
Columbia
S. C
Charlie
Reedsville
Horace Ward
Brunswick
Georgia
Mary Holland
Macon
Ada Hitchcock
St. Augustine
Mount Dora Street
First Baptist Church
Otis W. Foye
Alonzo Lanier
Dolly
Ralph J
Mountain crafts display and sale at Lakeside Inn
The W S C S of the Methodist Church sponsor an exhibition and sale by The Hillcrafters Guild of Berea Kentucky. Hand weaving wooden ware baskets and pottery will be shown. The event runs next Wednesday February 25 from 10 a m to 7 p m at Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside Inn
Mount Dora
Viciinity
Lakeside
Interesting Services at Baptist Church
Dr. Otis W. Foye supplies the pulpit during Pastor Floyd Montgomery illness and hopes to return by March 1. Sunday morning sermon titled What Happens When We Worship explains parts of worship and their meanings. Evening service covers new insights about the common rose and related flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis W. Foye
Baptist Church
Floyd Montgomery
Montgomery
Foye
King's Daughters Food Sale Saturday at 419 Donnelly Ave
The King's Daughters announce a Saturday food sale at 419 Donnelly Avenue between Hale's Grocery and the Hotel Mount Dora Coffee Shop. Proceeds support the circle's charitable work with cakes pies baked beans salads and other home cooked dishes available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
Donnelly Avenue
Hale’s Grocery
Mount Dora
Blankets Needed for Mount Dora Red Cross Stations
Four more blankets are needed to reach Mount Dora's ten blanket quota for Red Cross First Aid Stations. E. B. Ferson donated three blankets and Mrs. George Evans of Clayton Street gave three. Anyone who can spare blankets should contact Mrs. H. T. Fenn.
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Mount Dora
Red Cross
E. B. Ferson
George Evans
Clayton Street
H. T. Fenn
Washington Birthday Band Concert At Annie Donnelly Park
The School Band under Manuel Sedano will perform Sunday at 3:00 in Annie Donnelly Park in honor of Washington's Birthday. If weather is bad the concert moves to the Community Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Sedano
Annie Donnelly Park
Washington
Paper Salvage Drive Promotes Victory Effort
Community drive urges residents to bundle old newspapers and metals for war effort. Instructions direct residents to Wise Boat and Paint Company on Fourth avenue east of Donnelly for drop off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise Boat and Paint Company
Fourth Avenue
Donnelly
Annual Chamber Meeting Draws 200 Here
Two hundred people attended the Chamber of Commerce annual meeting at the Community Building last Thursday. Attorney General J. Tom Watson spoke on The Public and the Present Crisis stressing unity and democracy while warning about future costs and the danger of totalitarianism. The speech emphasized individual rights and a defined American ideology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
J. Tom Watson
State of
Florida
Russia
Kiwanis to Host Boy Scouts at Lunch Meeting
Kiwanis members will feature the Boy Scout program during Boy Scout Week. Local Scouts attend as guests of club members who will introduce them and ensure a pleasant luncheon. Silver Beaver recipient Ivan Byers of Leesburg will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Silver Beaver
Ivan Byers
Leesburg
Poppy Day Observed Here with Legion Auxiliary Poppies
Poppy Day will be observed this Saturday as the American Legion Auxiliary women sell poppies made by disabled veterans. Proceeds aid disabled veterans and their families. readers are urged to buy a poppy and contribute what they can.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary
Daring Mount Dora angler nets 1234 pound bass
Mr W M Weller of Akron with wife and daughter spent a month at Sylvan Shores Hotel. He fished Lake Gertrude and caught a 1234 pound bass after a radio distracted battle by the pier. The tale urges readers to visit Mount Dora for easy big catches.
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Bette
Akron
Sylvan Shores
Weller
Lake Gertrude
Mount Dora
American Passport senior play at Mount Dora High School
The Mount Dora High School senior class presents a patriotic three act play titled American Passport on Friday night February 20. James Christie stars as the worried father with Helen Wells as his wife and John Burkart as the Leftist son with Florence Lee as the daughter Martha Williamson provides a strong comic role. Tickets are on sale through student members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora High School
James Christie
Helen Wells
John Burkart
Florence Lee
Martha Williamson
America
Company B to Parade at Eustis February 23
Florida Defense Force Company B will participate in the Washington's Birthday parade at Eustis on February 23. The parade begins at 2:00 PM with all members due at headquarters by 1:45 PM in full uniform. Employers are urged to excuse members to parade and maintain full strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Defense Force
Washington
Eustis
Street Department Calls for Newspaper and Magazine Bundles
Mount Dora Street Department asks residents to bundle old newspapers magazines cardboard and wrapping paper separately and place them by the curb on Mondays. Bundles will be collected with regular garbage and sold to fund Civilian Defense efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Mount Dora
Benefit Card Party and Bridge Lecture at Lakeside Inn
A Woman's Club event for Red Cross funds features a card party and bridge lecture on Saturday afternoon February 28 at Lakeside Inn. Mrs Charles Geissler a Culbertson bridge expert will give a talk on contract and supervise play. Prizes and refreshments follow. Tickets available from sewing group members or Topic office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Red
Lakeside Inn
Charles Geissler
Culbertson Studios
Waste Paper Sold For Red Cross By Local Store
Mrs. H. T. Fenn reports two loads of waste paper hauled away for the Red Cross weighing 4 655 pounds and 2 155 pounds. Net proceeds of 17 03 are placed in the Red Cross treasury. About a ton more is stored at Wise Boat and Paint Store Fourth avenue awaiting full load. Take on hand material to Wise store so it can be collected and more funds given to the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise Store
J. M. Smith
Fourth Avenue
Red Cross
Washington's Birthday Program at Pythian Hall
The Knights of Pythias and families with Pythian Sisters and families are invited to a Washington's Birthday program at the Lodge Hall on Monday night February 23 at 8 o'clock. All are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias and Families
Lodge Hall
H S Basketball Schedule And Tournaments
H. S. basketball schedule lists games and key dates. Feb 23 at Ocoee. conference tournament Feb 27 28. district tournament March 6 7. state tournament March 13 14.
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Ocoee
Chamber of Commerce Opens 1942 Membership Drive Today
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce starts its 1942 drive with two teams led by Richard Edgerton and Alfred Rehbaum aiming to recruit 150 members. Kick-off breakfast at Villa Dora Hotel precedes a full canvass to keep Mount Dora among Florida’s top tourist cities. Membership is $10. Continued on page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Florida
Dr Richards To Preach Sunday At Community Church
Dr James Austin Richards arrives with Mrs Richards to take up ministry as pastor at Community Church He will preach Sunday morning Richards hails from Oberlin Ohio where he spent twelve years as pastor of the First Church of Oberlin His prior posts include ten years at Mount Vernon Congregational Boston and ten years at Winnetka Congregational Illinois
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James Austin Richards
Philart Trio Delights Mount Dora Tourist Club Audience
The Mount Dora Tourist Club hosted the Philart Trio Anton Ponyetzky Herman Liebenthal and Marie Tice Carson delivering a refined program of classical and popular works. Audience praise followed a night of engaging solos and ensembles as the club plans for next week's one man theatre by Jack Rank in The Taming of the Shrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Jack Rank
Rank
Clinic Day Changed In Mount Dora Schedule
The venereal disease clinic time shifts from Wednesday at 1 p m to Tuesday at 1 p m at Mount Dora City Hall effective February 24. Housewives and other employers are urged to note the change so servants and employees needing shots can obtain treatment.
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Mount Dora
Evening Song Service at Methodist Church
The adult choir directed by Mrs. C. M. Gudgeon will present a sacred music program next Sunday evening February 22 at 7 30. It features choir selections solos duets hymns and readings by Mrs. Kenneth G. Rogers. The public is invited to attend.
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The
Methodist Church
C. M. Gudgeon
Kenneth G. Rogers
Band Boosters Meeting Tonight at High School Auditorium
Band Boosters Club holds a meeting at 7 30 this evening in the High School Auditorium to discuss upcoming events and fundraising efforts.
Brief Items About Our Men In Service
Aviation Cadet William R Mc Cown trains at Maxwell Field to begin flight school and earn wings as a second lieutenant. Donald Thompson serves with a Bomb Squadron at Hammer Field, Fresno, and expects transfer soon from Sheppard Field. Pickens Talley volunteers for the Army and heads to report for service this week. Ralph Chapman transfers from Fort Bragg to Fort Sill. Milton Chapman is in the Army Air Corps despite a sight deficiency. Julian Drawdy recovers in Brooklyn Navy Hospital and can once again work, aiding care for LaFayette and Normandie casualties. Ray Detten, a Mount Dora recruit, enlists in the U.S. Army. Roy Christopher, Florida law graduate, enlists in the U.S. Air Corps. William Turrentine begins training at Army Air Base Orlando. Dizzy Dean shifts from Norfolk to Washington to work in the Navy Department and notes long hours and hard work with Felton Dean at U.S.S. Vixen in New York for mail.
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William R McCown
Maxwell Field
Southeast Air Corps Ag Cen
Ave Gis Oes
Air Corps
Donald Thompson
Hammer Field
Fresno
California
Sheppard Field
Texas
Pickens Talley
Army
Ralph Chapman
Fort Bragg
N. C
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Milton Chapman
Army Air Corps
Julian Drawdy
Navy
Brooklyn
N. Y
LaFayette
Normandie
Ray Detten
Mount Dora
U.S. Army
Roy Christopher
University of Florida
U. S. Air Corps
William Turrentine
Army Air Base
Orlando
Fenton
Dizzy
Dean
Norfolk
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Mount Dora Proclaims Poppy Day February 21
Mayor M V Simpson proclaims Saturday February 21 as Poppy Day in Mount Dora urging citizens to wear the Memorial Poppy to honor the fallen and aid veterans and dependents through the American Legion and its Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
I. M. V. Simpson
Mount Dora
American Legion
M. V. Simpson
Fla
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County Chamber
Baskets Lake
Montverde
Tampa
Lawn Bowling Club
Kiwanis ' “News
Pythian Hall
H. S. Basketball
Dr. Richards
Community Church
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