Legion Plans Fund Drive For Memorial Building
Legion News reports $60 added to Memorial Association fund and an intensive two week drive for selling $1 tickets for a electric ice box display in the First Na lobby. Carnival proceeds also go to the building fund with dates Feb 10 to 15. State Service Officer Dave Wiley will attend the midmonth meeting Jan 20 at the Community Building. Post membership stands at 139 as Legion Memorial Association boards prepare plans for the proposed Legion Memorial home.
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Memorial Association
Legion Memorial
The
Legion Memorial Association
George White
Baptist Church Bible School Holds Daily Activities
The Baptist Church announces Bible School at 9 45 a m with J F Groves superintendent and 255 enrolled. Train Union at 6 15 p m directed by Arch Hodges. Prayer and Bible study groups meet Monday 3 p m led by Mrs M McCown. Pastor Sutley preaches Sunday morning on Hitin On Six and Runin On Four with evangelistic evening service and special choir music. The junior department bought a gas range as a Christmas gift for the church kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
J. F. Groves
Union
Arch Hodges
W.M.U
Sutley
Harold Larsen
A. A. Adams
Rotary
W. C. Huff
W. E. Keen
Pat Flanagan
First Methodist Church to Host Sermons and Stewardship Service
The First Methodist Church Scottsboro Alabama will hold morning worship at 11 led by Reverend Charles C Turner with Ross Dutton and Mr Gibson guiding the service The Chancel Choir directed by John M Hawkins with Mrs C M Brown at piano will provide music Ruth Woodman Stanley is soloist A new member class will be received The evening service at 730 features a lay address True Patriotism People Above Self by Doris Harding and the sermon The Stewardship of Physical Strength by Reverend George Gibson Sunday School meets at 945 Youth Fellowship at 630 At Home Fellowship Hour follows the evening service Mid Week Service on The Art of Using led by Mrs W A Sheldon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Charles C. Turner
Turner
Scottsboro
Alabama
George Gibson
Ross Dutton
Gibson
John M. Hawkins
C. M. Brown
Ruth Woodman Stanley
Doris Harding
W. A. Sheldon
Church of Christ Holds Services at Fifth Street Site
The Church of Christ presented worship services at its Fifth Street location with congregants joining in prayer and song. Members welcomed visitors and discussed upcoming community outreach efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Fifth Sees
Veterans of Foreign Wars Meet Plans and Participation
The next regular VFW gathering is scheduled for the upcoming date at the Guy Hat location. Members are urged to attend with ideas for activities and projects that may interest the organization or the senate. Present with proposed plans for approval and adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ee Pc Comey
M. Er Nee Foun
Senaterity
Council Approves Shingle Ordinance After Special Meeting
A Dec 30 1946 council session considered an Occupational License Ordinance with merchant input and a tentative flat tax. The motion to postpone failed, and the Shingle Ordinance passed. An amendment allowing trailer occupancy while a home is built also gained unanimous approval.
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Waltz
Javens
Cooley
Mount Dora Woman's Club to welcome Mrs Thurston Roberts
The Mount Dora Woman's Club invites all Lake County Federated clubs to hear Mrs Thurston Roberts on January 15 at 2 30 p m in the Community Building auditorium. The Florida Federation past president and current U S General Federation nominee will speak on useful ideas for women. refreshments will follow in the social room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Lake County Chamber of Commerce board meeting slated
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce directors meet at 2:30 p m Thursday January 16 in the Home Demonstration Building at Tavares for about ninety minutes. President C Harold Hippler urges full attendance and Glenn Brown reports on 1947 memberships. members may bring visitors.
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Lake County
Farmers urged to file performance reports by January 15
Lake County farmers who have not filed their performance reports must do so by January 15 to be eligible for payments under the 1946 Agricultural Conservation Program. The deadline is enforced by the Lake County Agricultural Association.
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Lake County
Lake County Agriculion’ Associa’ Tae
Traffic talk and town pride in Mount Dora news
Local briefs reflect a busy era of highway markers, roadwork, new city leadership, and community spirit. Mentions include motor boat races, Christmas decorations, fruit shipments, and efforts to curb speed, with calls to pedestrian safety and street maintenance to reduce accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.R
Heresay
Fish
Donnelly
Bill
Ole
Citrus
Mount Dora
Red Cross Annual Meeting Held at Mount Dora
The Mount Dora Branch of the American Red Cross will hold its annual meeting this Thursday at 2 o'clock in the City Hall council room. All who contributed to the Red Cross in 1946 are members and invited to attend. a good attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Lions Report Sparse Progress at Youth Center and Lodge Party
Lions and Boy Scouts hosted programs at Grand View Hotel after a busy New Years Day regatta venue. Parking committee counted 243 cars with about 60 dollars in profit and Lions praised donors for gifts to the home for the blind while planning the 1947 program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand View
Lion Sadler
Lion Stewart
Ims
Green
Nutter
Hinson
Boy Scouts
Bill Barker
New Year's Eve Celebrations at Riley's Park Bonded by Election News
A jittery community recalls a noisy New Year at Riley's Park with dance music, coffee, and formals while committees report a huge party. The 1947 municipal slate included Judge Dr. Horning and Ezra Hebard as mayor and chief of police, with Pop Simpson as service director and Ed Grove as park figure.
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Paris
Ruth Groves
Huckleberry Finn
Mrs. Hirschman
Edd Grove
Uncle Tom
Peg
Grace
Esther
Cliff Deming
Bill
Lester
George
Louie
Henry
Sophie
Don
Seb Finn
Parker
King
Dolores
Dorothy
Grady
Johns
Ejickhorn
Leach
Dr. Horning
Ezra Hebard
Mr. Blackburn
Ed. Grove
Bramley
Grove
Pop” Riley
Crowe
Pop Riley
Tee Smith
Newton
Pop
Mount Dora Bowls Club Sees Losses At Sunshine Park
Mount Dora hosted two Sunshine Park games with Orlando prevailing 88 to 46 while Mount Dora took 42 and 46 counts. The club suffered losses to Esches Picard Reed Bridgman Meinecke Crockett McLachlan and a 3 to 37 setback to Stevens's team. Members report 125 names on the rolls and anticipate a March 1947 meeting. fires displaced the Grant family, and attendance grows as New Year visitors arrive.
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Sunshine Park
Mount Dora
Vna
Orlando
Wilmot
Hichborn
Rhodes
Marsh
Balleny
Wheeler
Sillence
Edwards
Breckenridge
Esches
Picard
T. C. Reed
Bridgman
Meinecke
Crockett
McLachlan
Stevens
L. R. Heim
Alan Grant
Grants
Alan
Niles
Ocala
Pittsburgh Frick Park
Lakeland
Mount Dora Frick Park
Major Marsh
Will Breckenridge
Frank Bridgman
Gospel sermon at Community Church inspires large crowd
Dr. Richards delivered a Sunday morning sermon titled The Gospel according to You to a large congregation. Mae Buckman was soloist. The Bible Class meets each Sunday at 10 in the chapel led by Frank E. Bridgman. The Woman's Association met Friday with Miss Katherine Briggs sharing experiences from her YWCA work in South American countries, notably Brazil and Rio. The next sermon is The Mountain in the Sky at 11. The church annual meeting is set for Wednesday January 15 at 7 30 with social hour to follow.
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Richards
Mae Buckman
Frank E. Bridgman
Woman's Association
Milner
Alice Davis
Loder
Katherine Briggs
Y.W.C.A
Brazil
Tangerine Church to Be Dedicated
The Congregational Church at Tangerine undergoes remodeling and will be dedicated Sunday at 3 PM. Rev Stackman to deliver the address with special music, marking the church’s sixty first anniversary. all are invited to attend.
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Tangerine
Stackman
Kiwanis Installs Officers and Plans for 1947
The Kiwanis Club held a January meeting to install officers including President Jack Groves and Vice President Bill Barker with a full slate of directors. Past President Don Conkling reviewed the year and Groves outlined a detailed plan for 1947 with member duties. Speaker Frank Banning, Lake County schools superintendent, will discuss Florida school system improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Herlong
Georgete
Oeene
Jack F. Groves
Bill Barker
W. D. Patton
J. E. Fortner
T. H. Cooley
D. Fletcher Crane
G. B. Hurlburt
Alfred Rehbaum, Sr
O. M
A. C. Quixley
George J. White
W. Don— Conkling
Frank Banning
Lake County
Florida
Concert Series Opens Sunday at Mount Dora High
Mount Dora High School music department begins a four concert series in the Community Auditorium at 3 p m on Sunday January 19 1947 with further programs planned February 16 March 16 and April 20 The April 20 concert honors Manuel J Sedano for his work as founder and first director of the band John Hawkins directs the music program in the school The schedule aims to showcase band glee clubs chorus and rhythm groups and to educate and reveal departmental progress to parents officials and friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
John Hawkins
New Years Regatta Triumph At Mount Dora Yacht Club
The New Years Regatta returned after years, drawing thousands to Mount Dora for a day of hydroplane heats and runabout events. Prize money totaled 800 dollars with classes including Florida Family Runabout and Class C Hydroplane, won by racers from Miami Orlando Jacksonville and Mount Dora. Local groups provided food, parking, and event support through the Legion, Lions Club, and Boy Scouts.
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Geiss
Mount Dora
Florida
William Penny
Miami
Horace Cobb
Eagle Lake
E. R. Meadors
Orlando
Roy Parker
Charles Jones
Jack Stanford
Lake Alfred
Jack Wycoff
Johnny Ferlita
Tampa
Mabry Edwards
Jacksonville
Eddie Powell
Atlanta
Barney Thomas
St. Cloud
Joe Swift
Tommy Hagood
A D. Lamon
Edwards
Thomas
Powell
Hagood
Swift
Don White
Pontiac
Mich
Ralph Hagood
Maris Horace Cobb
E. M. Irvin
Jim Donovan
E. M. Irvin, Jr
Grand View Hotel welcomes winter guests from across states
The Grand View Hotel reports a winter season influx. Guests include Mr and Mrs Alfred Sayre of Philadelphia and C E Brock of Hamden along with Louise Simpson of Malone New York. Other stays include Mr and Mrs David Mace Leo Girton Chas Fisher John Wedow and family. Nelson of Elizabeth New Jersey and H Sanderson also plan to stay until their new apartment is ready.
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Grand View
Alfred Sayre
Philadelphia
C. E. Brock
Hamden
Conn
Louise Simpson
Malone
N. Y
David Mace
Leo Girton
Brazil
Ind
Chas. Fisher
Milwaukee
Wis
John
Letter From A Son To His Father
A son writes a Christmas time note to a respected citizen admitting a 7500 dollar bounced check and overdraft. He promises to cover 1700 in overdraft with two checks and implies family financial strain and past misdeeds. He recalls 1928 and jokes about a potential scolding, signing as Your Son.
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Citizens Bank
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