24 Feb 1938
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1938
Page
1
Noah Beilharz, master make-up artist, headlines the upcoming Tourist Club program next Tuesday night with a special treat promised to attendees.
A theater note describes The Hoosier Schoolmaster a rural comedy with a strong moral and a bull dog. It references The End of the World as a companion piece to The Schoolmaster story by the same author and notes Beilharz uses wigs and costumes for seventeen characters in the presentation.
An Art League display features etchings and landscapes by Mrs. Hilary Garvin Mrs. John Craycraft Harry Day Jr Herman Melling and others from Eustis. Works include oil landscapes portraits watercolors and pastels with coastal Maine Florida scenes and still life pieces. The show remains open daily through Saturday.
The Townsend Club invites members to a baked bean supper Monday evening at 6 15 in the Community Building social rooms A social time will follow the meal.
The high school team hosts a Monday night doubleheader with Uma in the final scheduled game of the season.
Lake County reports a unique church support plan at Emer da Methodist Church. Moore county superintendent notes orange trees on one acre yielded ten boxes per tree annually, with net income averaging over recent years. The church has built their new facility.
The Kiwanis Frolic is now being held with advance ticket sales. Tickets may be purchased from any Kiwanis member or at the Chamber of Commerce office for a fine local presentation that supports community work.
The Yacht Club launches a new weekly bridge series to let members play for enjoyment. Features include Mitchell System contract bridge with match point scoring, tables of four, and a prize for a walkover win. Participants must arrive in pairs or fours. non members pay twenty five cents.
Mount Dora hosts Sanford in elimination matches during Washingtons Birthday celebration. Mount Dora claimed 12 wins to 3, scoring 1 049 points to Sanford Ball and Sabel. Teams included Mrs Sable and Mrs Getchell defeating Mrs Earle and Mrs Brookins 232 90 and Barker and Porter beating Sinlinger and White 24231.
Mount Dora and surrounding communities report strong backing for the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. Eustis leads county collections, Mount Dora shows solid participation with 141.50, and new sustaining and contributing memberships from local businesses and residents boost county chamber support. George J. White and Tracy Kramer emphasize Mount Dora’s continued involvement.
Villa Dora features Sonja Henie and Don Ameche in Happy Landing to aid Mount Dora Girl and Boy Scouts and local care efforts. The note reflects community pride, weather, regional floods, and praise for Florida Waterways Congress activities at Lakeside and Community Building with visitors, registrations, and goodwill.
Mr John W Kohl a member of the Out Door Club which keeps a small clubhouse in Donnelly Park played a remarkable pinacle hand last Thursday afternoon. He held 11 spades Ace King Queen Jack ten from both decks and the King of Hearts completing a rare double deck mix.
Kiwanis members enjoyed a dinner and entertainment at the Syl ee ee hall with azaleas and palms in bloom. A staged gift drop caused a comic fall, the prank revealing Fletcher Crane as the recipient. Dr Huntley from Orlando performed blackface acts with his daughter on piano. The luncheon follows at 12 15 in the Community Building social room.
The Mount Dora High School presents This Genius Business a three act comedy by Edna Higgins Stram at the Community Building Friday night at eight. Cast and committees have prepared a delightful evening of entertainment for the annual senior play.
The Florida Classical Association will meet in Mount Dora on Saturday February 26 at 10 a.m. in the Community Building. Miss Viviane is president. All interested in Latin or Greek language or literature are invited. Afternoon speakers are Miss Annabel Horn of Atlanta and Miss Alena Heidler, Rollins exchange student from Czechoslovakia. A boat ride will close the meeting.
A Lake land resident is seen wearing street-going pajamas during summer with pockets sewn on the outside. The article describes the outfit as regular pajamas adapted for outdoor wear.
Leo S. Rosencrans praises Platt and Vernon Stone in an ode celebrating their humor. The piece extols Electra Platt and her partner as a lively team whose shows spark joy and laughter, noting Stone's relation to Fred Stone and their shared comic dynamism.
Mount Dora hosted a social bowling match against Orlando on February 17 with a 72 to 86 result. Orlando fielded a women’s team led by Mrs Stevens with Mrs Foster, Mrs Lubbe and Mrs Stevenson. Mount Dora’s team featured Mrs Poole with Mrs Maben, Mrs Denbroder and Mrs Weyer.
An old time Song Service will be presented at the Methodist Church next Sunday evening February 27 at 7 30 under the direction of Mrs C M Gudgeon organist. The program features hymns solos and anthems with contributions by Kenneth Mayer the Kinsey sisters and other vocalists. An offertory for church repairs will be collected.
A Mount Dora gathering drew about 400 registrants from 29 Florida counties for the Florida Waterways Congress. Notables included General Charles Summerall and U S Senator Claude Pepper. Programs covered canal defense value, waterway improvements, and the Orange Box Regatta to interest youths in sailing and related trades. The event featured radio addresses, committee reports, and plans to meet again in Mount Dora next year.
Florida delegates gathered in Mount Dora for the annual Florida Waterway Congress with talks by Corps of Engineers leaders and a plan to complete a two thousand mile statewide waterway network. The project links lakes rivers and coasts to the national system, aiming to boost transport, wealth, and yacht access across the state.
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