A. C. Bowdish Buys Grand View Hotel
A. C. Bowdish purchased the Grand View Hotel from the previous operator and arrived with family from Alexandria. A Cornell Hotel School graduate and former Army captain, he brings long hotel experience from The Essex and Sussex, Spring Lake Beach, The Coquina, Bear Mountain Inn, and other properties. He plans year round operation and immediate service improvements in Mount Dora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Bowdish
Grand View Hotel
Alexandria
Belge
Ren
Penf Rey Lippman
Mount Dora
Cornell University
Essex and
Sussex
Spring Lake Beach
New Jereey
Coquina
Ormond Beach
Iida
San Carlos
Pensacola
Florida
Bear Mountain Inn
Bear Mountain
New York
Army of the United States
Army
Pearl Harbor
Lawn Bowling Entries And Interclub Tourney Prep At Mount Dora
Lawn bowling news lists entries for doubles and singles tournaments. Mount Dora will be represented in an interclub event at Sunshine Park in Orlando next Wednesday with supporters traveling. A roving Shuffleboard Reporter critiques local safety issues, while tie games unfold in a round robin including a dramatic last-bowl finish in the McLachlan versus Bridgman lineup and another close win in the Meinecke group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Sunshine Park
Orlando
Dora
Dential
Malone
Fourth Avenue
Gordon- Crockett -Thomas- McLachlan
Walworth - Woolman - Dierks- Bridgman
McLachlan
Bridgman
Taylor - Mollineaux - Hichborn - Steinmetz
Steinmetz
Hamilton-Bradley-Jones- Marsh
Grand View Guest Night Hosts Weekly Social Event
At the Grand View Hotel weekly Guest Night gatherings were hosted by Mrs. Les Dana Bradbury and Mrs. Charles W. Pickett. Top score bridge prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Dickman and others. Mrs. Charles Wilmot won the society dice. Basketball game slated tomorrow between Winter Park and Mount Dora. Mount Dora Chamber urges membership for 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand View Hotel
Les Dana Bradbury
Charles W. Pickett
C. H. Dickman
Charles T. Lincoln
Eardley Wilmot
Charles Wilmot
Methodist Church Plans Weekend Services and Conference
The church schedules a 11 o’clock service with an officiant and an evening worship at 7:45 featuring a sermon on becoming like little children. Pastor Doggett discusses faith, humility, and the Christ taught path to maturity. Mrs. Storer notes strong class attendance. 125 in nine classes, 185 in total that Sunday. R. C. Holmes will chair the Fourth Quarterly Conference and officer elections next Wednesday at 8 in the Parish House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Jesus
Paul
God
T. J. Storer
R. C. Holmes
Orlando
Shuffleboard Club Welcomes Town Members After Busy Summer
The club notes an expanding membership near the hundred mark and reports lively day games though Mondays see many ladies at a Community Building card party. A local resident warns about harsh remarks from a trusted community figure, yet overall mood remains hopeful and welcoming.
Town Park Court Expenses Compared Across Lawn and Shuffleboard
The town reports similar caretaker wages for Elizabeth Evans Park and Donnelly Park with no capital outlays at the Lawn Bowling Court. Shuffleboard Court work in 1941 1944 included enlarging shelter house building walks and lighting updates costing about 900 dollars plus 65 dollars for lighting in 1944 funded partly by a 25 dollar club donation. Lawn Bowling Club contributed 100 dollars in 1944 to repairs while utilities for lights and water remain town funded at both sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Evans Park
Donnelly Park
The
Lawn Booling Club
Clock or watch sought for fire victim Elvira Jackson
Elvira Jackson, whose home in Town burned to the ground, needs a low price clock or large watch that keeps time. She has no timepiece now. Contact Mrs. Estella Clark at 132 East Eighth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvira Jackson
Estella Clark
Eighth Avenue
Community Church Sermon Urges Gratitude and Service
Dr Richards stresses the church as a flawed but vital Christian center undeterred by criticism. He urges self giving through offices, committees, financial aid, and daily speech to strengthen local church life. A Community Bible Class meets Sundays at 10 in the parlor. Women’s Association event is Feb 23 at three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Richards
Christ
Einstein
Hitler
Churst
Community Bible Class
Frank Bridgman
Aril
Woman's’ S Association
Missionary Committee
Given
Phelps
Land of
Burma
J. Oarley Roberts
Kiwanis News Program Led by Professor Roseborough
The Kiwanis program today features Professor Roseborough guiding the event with performances by the Manuel J. Sedano ca Band. Last Thursday guest speaker James A. appeared on a program hosted by Vice President Don Conk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Jonal
Roseborough
Manuel J. Sedanoca
James A
Don Conk
Return of Mrs. Melissa Cornish at Service Men’s Club Dance
The Service Men’s Club notes the welcome return of Mrs. Melissa Cornish a diligent hostess. A Saturday dance drew many attendees including several lieutenants who sang for the crowd. Sgt. Larry Hutchinson visits on furlough after 32 months in the Caribbean. his sister Alcesta Hutchinson has joined him from Utica New York. The Navy is occasionally represented by sailors from Sanford and guests. Two Fort Wayne soldiers were brought from Orlando by a retired physician and left with their luggage in his car. the club requests return of that luggage to contact the service club for its owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melissa Cornish
Larry Hutchinson
Caribbean
Alcesta Hutchinson
Utica
N. Y
Navy
Sanford
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Mount Dora
Orlando
Service Club
Mount Dora News Roundup Of Service Families And Letters
Local Mount Dora items recount visits by Flight Commander Stoyie Ross and Major Jack Keller with families en route to Miami Beach and Winter Garden. Messages from Pvt. William Barker Jr. in England and Sgt. Roy Beasley in the Philippines arrive, with references to Red Cross work, field communications, and home-town booster efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoyie Ross
Aaftac
Orlando
Mary Ross
Mount Dora
William J. Barker
Pvt
William J. Barker, Jr
England
Senior
Junior
Bill Senior
Red Cross
Bill Junior
Jack Keller
Army Air Forces
Leslie
George Keller
Winter Garden
Major Keller
J. F. Keller
Abbott Nets Big Bass In Local Fishing Wake
Mr C E Abbott continues to bring in large catches with an eight pound bass and three smaller ones on Monday morning. The Topic believes he lands more five to six pound plus bass than any other local fisherman, inviting challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C E. Abbott
Abbott
P. T. A. Board Meeting Notice
The executive board of the Parent Teachers Association will meet on Wednesday afternoon February 28 at 3 30 p m at the high school. A full attendance of committee chairmen and officers is urgently requested. Surplus growth of grape vines should be pruned during the dormant period to prevent sap loss. Commerce for 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent Teachers Association
Baptist Church Women Plan Parish Activities and Musical Event
A Baptist church notes a Women meeting in the pastor’s study with Mrs J M McCown and Mrs J H Sutley guiding daily sessions and a 11 o’clock service with a sermon on training. A fund campaign for a pastorium runs to Easter, with early contributions reported and a guest musical program postponed to March 4 featuring Cpl Donald M Bryant and Mrs Bryant from Augusta Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. McCown
Young
J. H. Sutley
Union
J. F. Groves
Richolson
Donald M. Bryant
U. S. Army
Cpl
War Fund Drive Seeks Mount Dora Contributions
On page four an appeal for National War Fund donations lists Mount Dora’s quota of 2000 toward a 115 million goal. The article prints weekly updates of contributors including Simpson Fruit Company Mrs B F Williamson W Donald Conkling L Grady Simpson Mrs R S Champ The Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co Citrus Culture Corp First National Bank and others with amounts shown such as 25 50 100 and 200 detailing ongoing receipts until the quota is met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National War Fund
Mount Dora
Simpson Fruit Company
B. F. Williamson
W. Donald Conkling L. Grady Simpson
R. S. Champ
the Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
Mateert
Citrus Culture Corporation
James Crawford
We Ore Son Poses Esos Isoek Acons
J. C. Cooper
Geo. W. Malone
E. Gordon Cowboy
E. C. Mitchell
S. W. Swiger
First National Bank
George J. White
Community Club Hosts Dance Night With Seasonal Theme
A large crowd gathered in the Community Building social room for an evening of entertainment and dancing. Pupils of Mrs. Paul Johnson performed tap dances themed around February holidays, with valentine and Washington birthday numbers. Prizes for best costumes went to Mrs. Buxton and Mrs. Weeks. Music provided by Mr Wise with square dances directed by Mr Masten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Johnson
St. Valentine’s Day
Patricia Johnson
Washington
Dresser
Buxton
Weeks
Mount Dora Art League Exhibit Set at Annie Donnelly Park
The Mount Dora Art League will hold its annual public exhibit at Annie Donnelly Park near the tennis court fence from 10:30 to 5 on Saturday. If rain, the show moves to Monday with the same hours. A Friday afternoon gathering at the Grand View Hotel precedes. The league’s social and business meeting is at 644 Alexander Street on Wednesday afternoon February 28 at 3.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Art League
Annie Donnelly Park
Grand View Hotel
Th League
Bigelow
Alexander Street
Dr Otis W Faye Receives Many Thanks for Sympathy
Dr Otis W Faye expresses gratitude to all who sent cards and letters of sympathy after his wife’s long illness. He cannot personally acknowledge each message but wishes everyone to know how appreciative he is of their thoughtfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis W. Faye
Mount Dora Keeps Pace In 1945 Chamber Drive
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce reports 153 memberships secured in the first week of the 1945 drive led by Fred Rehbaum Sr. and Carl Graves. Teams include Kiwanis and local volunteers across Mount Dora and Lake County with 157 goal and a list of participating businesses and individuals continuing next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Central Florida
Boy Scouts of America
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
C. M. “Pop” Brown
Harry Mathews
Carl S. Graves
J. E. Fortner
J. D. Pease
G. B. Hurlburt
James A. Nelson
Thomas H. Cooley
Paul W. Turrentine
Harold G. Morse
Paul C. Milner
J. G. LaDue
Chamber of Commerce
Induction Call Issued by Lake County Selective Service
The Lake County Selective Service Board announced a call for the induction of 22 men on February 28. Chief Clerk O B Koonce released the list naming Warren L Story Jr of Mount Dora and Hubert Odell Bagwell of Sorrento among those called.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lawn Bowling News
Grand View
Winter Park
Chamber of
Ree
Shuffleboard Club
Mr. Dean
Kiwanis News
Gordon E. Coffin
Naval Air Training Bases
Annapolis
Service Men’s Club
Pfc
Bob Willard
Europe
Jack Pease
A. M. Green
Roy R. Beasley
Philippines
Roy
Australia
Guadalcanal
Figi Islands
Solomons
Bougainvile New Caledonia
P. T. A. Board
ART League
Prospect Bright
Boy Scout Drive
Blues
Pop Brown
H. Mathews
W.le. Barnett
Lloyd Atkins
R. M. Brown
Tom Brotherson
W.d.conkling
S.C. Colley
Jeff Carruthers
Thomas Cooley
D. Fletcher Crane
M. L. Denbroeder
Caxton Doggett
R. W. Dickson
S.S. Dihel Clark Dillenbeck
A. Lee French
J.E. Fartner
Robert T.gould
John Griswold
J. F. Graves
Jean
Central Florida Council
Jack Graves
Don Conkling
Lacy Thomas
Lake County
Scoutmaser Groves
Bobbie Allen
Jimmie Wetz
Bud Marker
Lake Jem
Beryl Claflin
Wm. LeFroos
Activi
C. T. Alphard Lloyd Atkins Laundry
Ault & A Service Station
A. E. Bell
Frank Burkart
E. B. Blackburn Frank E. Bridgman Brown
Builders Supply Company
Richard M. Bro Cc
M. Brown
M. Louis Denbroeder Dingfelder and
Saperstone
Eugene L. Downs
Thomas E. Deering , Richard Edgerton
Florida Telephone Corporation
J. E. Farmer
Gordon M. Folger
Edith Fish
Gatoway’s Filling Station
Robert T. Gould Green
Lantern Co
M. G Grand View Hotel
J. B. Griswold
J. T. Graves Dr
J. E. Guy Carl S. Graves
A. C. Johnson
LaDue Abide Inn Properties, Inc
G. W. Lamoreux
Lake County Medical Center
Mary D. Learned
R. E. Lee
Wm. B. Louthan
Helen O. Lemert Mac
Millie L. MacKenzie MC
Etta Austin McDonald
John B. McDonald
Clarence J. McKenzie McWhorter & White
Burton’s
M Harry T. Mathews
J. B. Mills
Moorhead’s Feed Store
Mount Dora Bowling Club
E. P. Mosteller
Roland J. Morse
Miss Madeleine Milner
Homer L. Morris
Mount Dora Growers Cooperative
Mount Dora Hardware Company
Mount Dora Pharmacy
Mount Dora Publishing Company
J. A. Nelson
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