Mount Dora Triumph Over Smyrna in Lawn Bowling Match
Mount Dora defeated Smyrna by 23 to 5 in a league match at Dora dirt with Frank Parker the hot point, as Bridgman and Bridgman’s team won 7 to 3. Observers praised Parker’s precise shots and noted a grand rally by Mount Dora in a later game.
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Bez
T Dorn
Smyrnans
Wilmot
Hichborn
Parker
Ferguson
Beeney
Willhite
Wylie
Maxner
Smyrna
Frank Parker
Dora
Bridgman
Ebonyeas
Marsh
Johnson
Moore, Sr
Garfland
Parkins
Frank Bridgman
Taylor
Wheeler
Edwards
Brecenridgee
Garde
Edwards Hadley
Schultz
Frank Taylor
Grant
Tracy
Crockett
Ms Lachlan
England
Harold
Winifred Morse
Atlanta
Mount Dora
Cub Circus Huge Success In Mount Dora
The Cub Scout circus drew four to five hundred spectators Monday night in Mount Dora. A colorful event featured a clever show, bright grounds, booths, and side tents with lights and banners. Organizers including Owen Conner Keller Flanagan Hopkins Faulkner Jerry's Radio Service Brown Builders Supply and the school trustees are thanked for material support and venue. Awards were presented to deserving cubs marking the pack meeting end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Ccecal
Owen Conner
Keller
Flanagan
Hopkins
Faulkner
Poppy Day March 1 Prospects Benefit Veterans Hospitals
The American Legion Auxiliary plans Poppy Day on Saturday March 1 with members on downtown streets selling remembrance poppies. Proceeds aid disabled veterans in hospitals nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Auxili
Lions Club Meeting After Hosptial Visit and Farewell
The Lions held a brief gathering to align on attendance for a performance. President expressed gratitude for messages from the hospital in Atlanta and said he was glad to resume leadership. Lion Wagner presented as guest with two sons Ralph and Lawrence. Al McDaniel leaves to manage a Piggly Wiggly in DeLand. Friday night is Ladies’ Night at 7 o'clock.
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Lions
Atlanta
Lion Wagner
Ralph
Lawrence
Lion al McDaniel
DeLand
Baptist Church Bible School and Weekly Schedule
The schedule lists morning worship at 9 45 a m and 11 o clock service with evening worship at 7 30 p m. Training Union at 6 15 p m. Deacons meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Mid week service Wednesday 7 30 p m. Choir rehearsal Thursday 7 p m. Pastor Sutley preaches Sunday morning on Made Perfect Through Suffering and evening on Scriptural Evangelism with special music each service. Women's Mission Union meets daily next week Monday through Friday at 3 p m.
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Bible School
Training Union
Sutley
Women’s Mission Union
Methodist Church Emphasis Week Opens with Dr Green Leader
Mount Dora hosts Religious Emphasis Week at First Methodist Church led by Dr Francis Harvey Green. He will preach at both Sunday services March 9 with Dr Edwin Mims addressing the youth that evening. Lectures, meals, and ministerial meetings fill the weeks schedule open to the public.
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First Methodist
Francis Harvey Green
Green
Ed Churchman
Morni
Weck
Edwin Mims
Rollins College
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Lake County
Dr. Green
Mims
Peonte
Mount Dora
Community Church Receives Members by Profession or Letter
The service at 40 Magi ing will feature Dr James A Rich ards leading worship with a remembrance theme. Mrs Etta McDonald reads poetry as the class continues its three month study of Job. Holy Communion will be observed at the Sunday morning service March second and new members will be received by profession of faith by letter or as affiliates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Richards
Etta Oa McDonald
Job
Church of Christ Regular Services on Fifth Avenue
Regular Church of Christ services listed for the Fifth Avenue church include Bible study at 10:00 a.m. preaching and communion at 11:00 a.m. and an evening service at 7:00 p.m. A Tuesday Men’s Bible study at 7:30 p.m. is noted and visitors are welcome.
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Church of Christ
Fifth Avenue
Michigan Day Dinner Scheduled For March First
The Michigan Day pot luck dinner, originally set for February 5, moved to March 1 at Gilbert Park noon. If bad weather forces, it will relocate to the Community Building with a short program and songs.
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Michigan
Gilbert Park
Surprise program planned by Mount Dora Woman's Club
A surprise program will be given on March 5 at the Community Building by the Mount Dora Woman's Club. All club members are urged to come and participate in the event.
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Mount’ Dora
Gome
Mount Dora Shuffle Club at Orlando Tournament
The Mount Dora shuffleboard team competed in Orlando with several players winning all three of their games though no prizes. Wm Fink won the Judd intraclub honors with Geo Tibbals as runner up. Prizes included a cue and table lamp donated by Frank Judd. Upcoming meets listed March 6 Lakeland March 7 DeLand March 12 Leesburg Gould Tourney. New lights installed and evening play to resume after winter. membership remains near capacity with daily new members.
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A.W.O.L
Mount Dora
Orlando
Judd
Wm. Fink
Geo. Tibbals
Frank Judd
Lakeland
DeLand
Leesburg
Gould
Woman's Club Reports On Public Library Plans
Miss Madeleine Milner chairs the Library Committee at the Woman's Club meeting on February 19. The report covers expenses and donations, a list of new books with summaries, and progress toward forming a Children's Room. Helen Whitehead praises books for young readers as plans for a larger children's space emerge. The club renews its $200 annual library gift.
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Madeleine Milner
Woman's Club
Rert
Cedilarker
Belle Hamilton
Mallory
Helen Whitehead
Swartz Runner Up With 74-Pound Bass in Open Fishing
J W Swartz took a runner up spot by hauling a 74 pound bass Thursday morning. The article notes a limited fishing window before the closed season begins March first and runs through March.
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J. W. Swartz
Winter Cold Impacts Florida Citrus and Exposition Plans
Local reports note minimal freeze damage to mid season fruit in Lake and Orange counties while far south groves suffered more. Garden truck and watermelons were hit with replanting underway as two recent cold snaps ended. Tom plans a trip to Orlando for the Central Florida Exposition with the fair closing Saturday.
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Tam
Esterday Fr. Harris
Ocala
Tom’s
Seda
Orlando
Chamber of Commerce
Florida Citrus Reporter
Winter Haven
Lake
Orange Counties
Tom
Mount Dora High to Host State Basketball Tournament
Mount Dora High will host the state basketball tournament opening next Thursday. Watch the Topic next week for full details.
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Mount Dora High
Mount Dora Town Council Minutes February 11 1947
The Mount Dora Florida town council met February 11 1947 with Mayor Barry Norton presiding at 1 30 pm. Herbert Trenham elected president appointing Morris Pollard finance Raoul Barker streets and garbage Illy Carroll sanitation and buildings ames Sills public buildings and cemetery David Blanchard lights and water Carl Huff fire and safety Christ Jacobsen chief of police Danny Patton Jr of police Huff to act as fire chief until a permanent appointee. Ronald Arrowsmith named city attorney. Recess held then reconvened. Motions to boost street cleaning and garbage funding, hire more help, consider covered garbage trucks, build bicycle racks, and explore downtown parking meters. drafting a city ordinance to require plants to raise smoke stacks. (Continued on page 8)
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Mount Dora
County of Lake
State of Florida
Barry Norton
Herbert Trenham
Trenham
Morris Pollard
Raoul Barker
Illy Carroll
Ames
Council For
Education as a Sound Investment for Lake County Schools
Kiwanis in Lake County hosted Richard Simpson, former Kiwanis governor, to present Education as a Sound Investment. He urged more money, stronger supervision, and better facilities to boost teacher quality and student outcomes, citing statewide costs and the need to attract productive citizens.
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Kiwanis
Bill Heller
Lake County
Richard Simpson
Anch
Kiwan's
Leesburg
Herbert Butler
George Ware
Ray Hayes
John Clark
Eustis
Louis C
Simpson
Gov. Caldwell
Florida
Mount Dora P T A to meet in community auditorium
The Mount Dora Parent-Teacher Association schedules a regular meeting in the Community Building auditorium on Tuesday afternoon March 4 at 3 30 p m A program has been arranged featuring RoSares uts outs and couts of Mount Dora All parents are invited to attend
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Mount Dora
Parent-Teacher Association
Rosares Uts
Princess Theatre To Be Made Into Real Show Place
The Princess Theatre in Mount Dora changes hands to Talgar Theatre Company, now operating twenty Florida theatres. B. B. Garner and M. C. Talley lead the firm. Garner plans a full makeover with new sound equipment projector and screen and air conditioning to position the venue as a premier show place in the state.
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Mount Dora
Princess Theatre
Talgar Theatre Company
Florida
B. B. Garner
M. C. Talley
Florida State Theatres
Garner
Fulkner
The
Princess
Stetson Glee Club Delivers Fine Community Program
The Stetson University Glee Club directed by Harold M. n presented a well attended Tuesday program at the Community Club. Members wore uniforms, showed polished training, and the audience showed clear appreciation. Next Tuesday Prof Armitage is billed with Dickens readings in costume and a variety show.
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Stetson University Glee Club
Harold M. N
Glee Club
Armitage
Dickens
Yacht Club Notes Show Strong Social Scenes This Season
Social activities at the Yacht Club continue in good numbers with lunches and dinners arranged by Steward Merrill Turner. A dinner for Tavares Kiwanis Club officers hosted by Carl Duncan, and a cocktail party honoring William T. Petterson of Mount Dora were noted. Mrs. P. O. Mikell hosted a bridge luncheon from Eustis and Mount Dora, and Thursday dinners drew large crowds. The Washington's Birthday dance, led by Alfred Rehbaum Jr and Tommy Hurlburt, featured the Nassau Ramblers.
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Steward Merrill Turner
Tavares Kiwanis Club
Carl Duncan
Richard Ederton
William T. Petterson
Mount Dora
P. O. Mikell
Eustis
Stewart Turner
Washington
Mount Dora Golf Club sees record play and tight scores
The Mount Dora Golf Club reports a busy week with record volumes. Vincent twice matched par on nine holes while facing tougher back nine. Stanley Kuznick hosted a February 23 Sweepstakes Tournament with low gross 75 by W A Vincent, and 9-hole low putts 15 by Arnold Haynes and Roy Christopher. Visitors praised the greens as among the best in central Florida.
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Mount Dora Golf Club
A Vincent
Stanley Kuznick
W. A Vincent
Avrnold Haynes
Roy Christopher
W. Donald Conkling
Tom Kelly
Arnold Re
C. L. Stockwell
Pope Dodge
W. S. McVey
Clayton Tremain
Morris
Florida
Masonry Notes on Lodge Initiations and Games
Two candidates were initiated into the Entered Apprentice degree at the regular meeting last Tuesday. Tomorrow, Umatilla Lodge hosts visiting brethren with Mount Dora Lodge No. 238 planning attendance. Regular meetings are at 8 p m on the first and second Thursdays. Mount Dora High School will host the State Basketball tournament opening next Thursday. Watch the Topic next week.
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Umatilla Lodge
Mount Dora Lodge No. 238
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