Lakeside Inn Hosts Guests and Local News
An overview of Lakeside Inn activities includes social visits from families in Watertown Sterling and Boston. Anglers report a 12‑pound garfish on Lake Dora with an 80 foot 5 ounce rod, while bowler Sterling frequents the Lakeside bowling club. A Saturday party featured contracts and backgammon prizes, and birthdays and departures mark the social calendar as visitors from Chicago Evanston and Montreal arrive for the Lakeside season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ughter
Lois Ann
Genessey
Age
Watertown
Sterling
Miss
Wilmot
Jacksonville
Lakeside
Mount Dora
Dora
Beauclaire
Cadel
Albert Oakley
Willee Rutter
L. H. Jurgens
Grant Sipp
M. C. van Ness
Lake Dora
William Rutter
C. H. Brown
Harry Huntt
H. A. Adams
M. C. van Nees
Lucy K. Lindstedt
G. V. Clark
Hazen King
W. H. Roberts
Chicago
Paul Milner
Madeleine Milner
N. S. Mayo
W. L. Sharp
A. E. Richardson
Wentworth Hotel
Newcastle
N. H
Richardson
Thomas Ingham
Maplewood
N. J
R. O. Riddle
Florida State Hotel Association
Miss Sparrell
Charles L. Lawton
Lawton, Mich
Evanston
L. W. Hathaway
Ill
John L. Totten
EF. " Wilson
LaGrange
R. W. Taylor
Charles A. Cummins
Bal- Md
S. A. Jeffen
Winona
Minn
Prescott W. Robinson
Lawrence Paquin
Gordon Taylor
Westmount
Montreal
Que
Buckner Chipley
G. B. Baldwin
New Orleans
C. C. McFarland
Brooklyn
N. Y
M. C. Ee
Youngstown
Ohio
H. Thorpe
Waterbury
Conn
Radish Mystery Grows Bigger Than Any Known In Mount Dora
A 31 inch long radish weighing 22 pounds four ounces was found in Mount Dora in Mr. Cadman’s garden on Hake Gertrude. Residents recall a tale of an Indiana man amazed by Florida bass weighing fourteen pounds and question how many radishes could be tied in a bunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cadman
Mount Dora
Florida
Sound film on Florida state parks shown in Miami
A sound film depicting Florida state parks is billed for first show in Miami on March 12. The feature lists CCC 0 as leading roles and appears as a promotional item for the state park program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Miami
CCC
Mount Dora Bowling Team Competes In Close Matches
The Mount Dora club faced Daytona in a thrilling 67 to 66 win for Daytona during a home tournament. Team scores feature Mount Dora lineups including Niles and Sprague and a scramble event on the 23rd with Matthews taking first prize. Mr and Mrs Stowe visit Nassau and plan to bowl at the English club with details of the trip to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Niles
Bradner
Suen
Monsees
Hanson
Shepp
Ana
Dora
Wah
Whitehell
Viland
Mayo
Perry
Strodes
Hunt
Mar
Daytona
Skip Thomas
Nivins
Kirby
Gavin
Rinker
Pollock
Shanley
Camp
Skip Sprague
Smith
Swatfield
Blcklesee
Durkee
Clark
Benson
Skip Powell
Whitten
Urquhart
Gould
Skip Ec
Grand View News Items
The Grand View Hotel in Mount Dora thrives with near capacity crowds. Local bowling teams from Mount Dora swept last Saturday’s tournament claiming first, second and third prizes with William T. Patterson John Dexter and Harry T. Matthews noted winners. The Grand View hosts social events as visitors report Florida towns flourishing. Tennis finals near end of week feature Harold Morse and Harold Landis. New arrivals include John D. Landis and son Harold from Philadelphia along with several women guests from Norfolk Norfolk and other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand View
Mount Dora
William T. Patterson
John Dexter
Philadelphia
Harry T. Matthews
Deane
Florida
Emory Hunt
R. H. Kress
Mass
Harold Landis
John D. Landis
Harold
Mr. Landis
Howard S. Avery
Ella M. Smithson
Norfolk
Lucy Curry
Orlando
Kay Brothers
Tallahassee
Nellie T. Hutchinson
Newton Centre
Katherine Bebop
Southport
Meetings For Citrus Growers Of Lake County
From the office of the county agent at Tavares notice of field meetings for Lake County citrus growers under Mr DeBusk due to illness of County Agent Clifford Hiatt. Dates: Lady Lake February 28 at 10 am Silver Lake Forks February 28 at 2 pm Umatilla March 1 at 9 am Groveland March 2 at 10 am. all gatherings in groves to discuss current problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavares
Lake County
Clifford Hiatt
DeBusk
Lady Lake
Tanel
Silver Lake Forks
Umatilla
Groveland
City Nursery in Fort Myers Gives Away Palm and Shrub Lots
Fort Myers' fully owned city nursery distributes thousands of palms and shrubs at no cost to residents, aiming to beautify neighborhoods and support local property owners. The program highlights the city's effort to promote green space and urban forestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Myers
Harvard Seeds to Spur Year Round Stuart Bloom
Harvard University will supply seeds plants and ten varieties of eucalyptus to Stuart in an effort to grow year round horticulture. The exchange aims to enhance botanical research and urban landscaping with diverse eucalyptus cultivars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Harvard University
DeLand Hosts Open Round In Local Boys Basketball Tourney
DeLand begins a single elimination tournament with 16 teams in action Friday opening rounds. Seeded clubs Leesburg Eustis Sanford Daytona Beach lead a busy schedule with Orlando Winter Park Sanford Tavares and others set for morning sessions. Dark horse Umatilla and strong foes like DeLand Eustis Apopka loom as potential upsets before Saturday finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bun Springs
Clermont Han Miao
Leesburg
Eustis
Sanford
Daytona Beach
Orlando
Winter Park
Tavares
Groveland
DeLand
Mount Dora
Clermont-Oviedo
Montverde
Apopka
Seville
Umaailla
Umatilla
Children's Home Society Special Appeal From Daddy Fagg
The King's Daughters report a special appeal by Daddy Fagg of the Children's Home Society of Florida seeking funds to cover a growing deficit while continuing care for thousands of children. Mount Dora supporters are urged to contribute, with donations left via local King's Daughters or at the J. J. West Realty Office or Topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fagg
Children’s Home Society of
Florida
Mount Dora
King’s Daughters
Nancy Stuart
J. J. West Realty Company
Keller
Three Hurt In Auto Accident Near Town
A Buick roadster driven by Frank O'Dea of Wayland New York and carrying Tom Kelly Mount Dora collided with a truck owned by Martin Hider of Slocum Alabama just north of town. O Dea and Kelly were treated for injuries with O Dea later discharged. Smith and Mrs. Smith of Slocum suffered serious injuries. The crash knocked down an electric light pole, leaving Mount Dora in darkness until repairs. Deputy officers limited traffic as syrup covered the slick highway. O Dea was charged with reckless driving and posted a 300 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O’dea
Wayland
N. Y
Mount Dora
Win C. Sleight
Tom Kelly
O’dea
Orange General Hospital
Orlando
Lake County Medical Hospital
Martin Hider
Slocum
Alabama
George Smith
Apopka
Hider
Mr. Smith
Davis
Limerick
U S photographers making a camera shots of Everglades National
U S photographers produce era images during a study trip to Everglades National Park capturing wildlife, wetlands, and river landscapes. The project highlights conservation themes and showcases researchers work alongside local guides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Everglades National
Florida Chamber Beautification Chair Reappointed
Mrs W S Jennings of Jacksonville has accepted reappointment as chairperson of the Florida State Chamber of Commerce Beautification committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Jennings
Jacksonville
Florida State Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Meeting Features Scotch Music and Jokes
Kiwanis members enjoyed a half hour of entertainment with scotch music and jokes at Mount Plymouth. Guests included Victor Hurlburt of Grand Isle Vermont, C Lee Garber of Lakewood Ohio, and Red Kennedy of Tavares. C J Brown won a prize from a drawing conducted by Harry Clark. Pane speaker Dr C B Sylvester from Portland Maine attends next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ki. —Lee
Jock Hatria Harris
Mount Plymouth
Victor Hurlburt
Grand Isle
A. E. Hurlburt
C. Lee Garber
Lakewood
Ohio
Red” Kennedy
Tavares
Harry Clark
C. J. Brown
Aerize
LE. Barnett
C. B. Sylvester
Portland
Maine
Dr Atkinson To Speak On Church And World Peace
Dr Henry A. Atkinson secretary of the Carnegie Foundation for World Peace will speak at the Methodist church Sunday evening at 7 30 on the church and world peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Atkinson
Carnegie Foundation For World Peace
Methodist Church
Dr. Atkinson Teaches War and Peace in Florida Lectures
Dr. Atkinson executive with The Church Peace Union and World Alliance for International Friendship Through the Churches arrives in Florida to join Rollins College winter term faculty. He and President Holt teach a course on War and Peace in International Relations as he presents Religion and International Life lectures at Annie Russell Theatre. He earned Garrett Biblical Institute degree, hails from California, and has written on economic and social questions including The Causes of War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Peace
Atkinson
Church Peace Union
World Alliance For International Friendship Through
Churches
Florida
Rollins College
Winter Park
Hamilton Holt
Holt
League of Nations Committee
Woodrow Wilson
World Peace Commission
Annie Russel Theatre
Garrett Biblical Institute
Northwestern University
Evanston
Illinois
California
Atlanta Theological Seminary
Europe
America
Band Shifts Practice To Wednesdays At Educational Hall
Mr. Jackson announces band practice will be held each Wednesday night in Educational Hall instead of Tuesday. All musicians who can play instruments are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Educational Hall
Members Added to Tourist Club
Mrs Grace L Newton and Geo C Prescott join the Tourist Club along with Mrs Geo C Prescott, expanding the membership roster context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace L. Newton
Geo. C. Prescott
New Features for Lake County Flower Show
The Lake County Flower Show will be held in the Court House at Tavares on April 13 and 14. New features include special entertainment for Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon and plans to engage menade for both community and commercial exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Court House
Tavares
Menade
Baron Kabelac Plans Country Estate Near Here
Baron and Baroness von Kabelac from Austria have purchased a Lake Orange area estate near town. He is a Vienna trained chemist and former Austrian army captain. she was Countess Eugenie de Zichy and a member of the Chicago Grand Opera Company. They will build a lodge on the property and develop a farm with stock and poultry, starting work at once. the sale was via Malone Realty Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ubepat Fk Cote Laewsk
Pod Ar He
T. Kabelac
Mount Dora
Lake Orange
United States
Chicago
Kabelac
Baron
Baroness von Kabelac
Austria
Baron Kabelac
University of Vienna
U. S
Eugenie de Zichy
Count Francis de Zichy
Washington, D. C
New York
Vienna
Berlin
Paris
Budfast
Countess de Zichy
Mary Garden
Rosa Raisa
Chicago Grand Opera Company
Baroness Kabelac
Switzerland
The
Malone Realty Company
Imitation Of Life Screen Attraction At Local Theatre
The feature presents Fanny Hurst’s Imitation Of Life with Claudette Colbert and Warren William, shown Sunday and Monday with matinees at 3 30. Also scheduled are Bachelor Of Arts, Biography Of A Bachelor Girl, Sing Sing Nights, and The Painted View with Garbo in the following weeks, featuring a lineup of well known stars and varied dramas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Hurst
Miss Hurst
Claudette Colbert
Warren William
Rochelle Hudson
Stepin Fetchit
Baby Jane
Imitation of Life
John Erskine
Anita Louisa
Tom Brown
Ann Harding
Robert Montgomery
Edward Everett Norton
Edward Arnold
Una Merke
Boots Mallory
Hardie Albright
Garbo
Ohioans to Picnic in Florida at E L Ferran Park
The Lake County Association of Ohioans will meet in Eus tis Florida on March 5 for a basket picnic at noon at E L Ferran Park. Coffee is furnished. Each town should be represented with a stunt or musical number for the gram part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Association of Ohio Sojourners
Eustis
Florida
E. L. Ferran
Audience Thrilled By Demonstrations
The Tourist Club enjoyed a lively show on liquid air with tables glass tubes ice and pots used for entertaining demonstrations. Next week promises a strong lineup including Lakeside Trio Gypsy Ensemble Mr Tommy Lasher and pupils and an athletic drill plus the Mount Dora debut of Baroness Eugenie Kabelac an opera singer newly moved with Baron Kabelac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
Tommy Lasher
Allen
Wyatt
Mount Dora
Eugenie Kabelac
Baron T. Kabelac
Europe
Needlework Guild Reports Success In Ingathering
The Needlework Guild reports a very successful ingathering last week with 369 garments to distribute among the crippled children at the Harry Anna Home in Umatilla Lake County Medical Center and local King's Daughters. One hundred thirty eight members contributed garments and 15 contributed cash. Officers elected: Mary MacDonnell president George Coffin vice president Wilson Smith secretary Rollin Javens treasurer Adam Hazelwood Griffiths executive committee. A number from Mount Dora will attend the Florida Branch convention in Orlando with 28 state branch reps and wintering guild members from other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry-Anna
Lake County Medical Center
Umatilla
King’s Daughters
Mary MacDonnell
George Coffin
Wilson Smith
Rollin Javens
J. J. Alvord
Adam Hazelwood
Frank Griffiths
Florida
Orlando
Mount Dora
Mesdames
F. H. Begole
Thomas Lashar
Frank Burkhart
Fine Exhibit by Local Art League
The Mount Dora Art League hosts its annual exhibit in the Simpson building at Fifth and Donnelly. With over one hundred paintings on display by league members, works include oils watercolors, pen and pencil sketches, weaving, and pottery. Local subjects appear in many pieces and several new members show works including Miss Cornelia Ashley who presents antique fabrics Toile de Jouy panels and book covers. Admission is free, visitors may register with name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Sprague
Marsh
Mr Wanland to Sing at Congregational Church
Baritone A Wanland will sing at Sunday services in Mount Dora with a solo titled Saved by Grace and Fanny Crosby. He recently arrived in town and is hoped to enrich local musical circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Wanland
Saved By
Grace
Fanny Crosby
Wanland
Mount Dora
Handicraft Show Next Tuesday at Sunshine Corner
A handicraft show will be held next Tuesday March 5 at 2 p m at Sunshine Corner the home of Miss Milner on Ninth avenue and Baker street to benefit the Woman's Club. Everyone is invited.
Hawaiian Islands Topic Illustrated Lecture Tomorrow
Dr. A. M. Brodie presents the Paradise of the Pacific lecture with over 100 slides of Hawaiian scenes shown on a twelve foot square screen. Music precedes the talk with a Hawaiian program led by Lieutenant Pearce and aided by Mrs. Truskett and a Congregational choir. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for school children. proceeds benefit the church choir fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Brodie
Pacific
Lieutenant Pearce
E. E. Truskett
Congregational Choir
Louise Ault
Shirley Schonenberger
Lil
Congregational Church Choir Fund
Cast Named For Mount Dora High Senior Play The Charm School
Mount Dora High School seniors rehearse The Charm School a three act comedy to be staged at the Community Building March 15. Edward Brooks plays Austin Bevans the heir to a girls school with varied education ideas. Supporting cast includes Roy Christopher Cecil Parker Frederick Sleight Frank Pooser Virginia Beerbower Ruth Harvey Barbara Blanchard Jean Smith Simpson and others as students and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora High School
Charm School
Austin Bevans
Edward Brooks
Roy Christopher
Cecil Parker
Frederick Sleight
Frank Pooser
Homer Johns
Miss Hays
Miss Curtis
Virginia Beerbower
Ruth Harvey
Barbara Blanchard
Jean Smith
Barbara Hopcraft
Helen Stewart
Ethel Lent
Martha Fenn
Mary Elizabeth
Simpson
Peggy Champ Wins Praise At Stetson
Miss Peggy Champ of Mount Dora is praised for her excellent fall semester record at John B. Stetson University DeLand Florida. President W S Allen writes that her scholarship adds to the university’s prestige and extends congratulations for her fine work and future success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Champ
Mount Dora Hi
Stetson
John B. Stetson University
DeLand, Florida
Margaret Champ
Chaudoin’ Hall
DeLand
Florida
Regatta Attendance Highlights Palm Beach Event
Frank Fowler former Commodore of the Mount Dora Yacht Club attended the Palm Beach regatta last week as an official starter and called the event a success. Elmer H. Johnson of Bennington and Winter Park, a past Mount Dora Commodore, also attended with a speed boat entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fowler
Mount Dora Yacht Club
Palm Beach
Elmer H. Johnson
Bennington, VI
Winter Park
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Lakeside Inn
Bowling News
Children’s Home Society
Kiwanis News
Dr. Atkinson
Henry
Athinson
Needlework Guild
Local Art League
MR. Wanland
Hawaiian Islands
Dr. Brodie
Palm Beach Regatta
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