Finnish Relief Fund Contributions Acknowledged in Mount Dora
Mrs Edith E Keller of Mount Dora acknowledges receipt of funds for the Finnish Relief Fund and requests weekly remittance of local contributions to the fund at 420 Avenue New York City. The Mount Dora effort has raised 300000 and later 10 more, with coin boxes emptied Saturdays and funds sent to a First National Bank account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unt Dora
Edith E. Keller
Mount Dora Mount
Finnish Relief Fund, Inc
420 Avenue
New York City
Finnd
Hoover
Baynend Y Sawtelle
Treas
Mount Dora
New York
Mount Friends
First National Bank of
Reece Keller
Topic
Bank
Kennel Club Season Opens At Sanford Orlando Track
The Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club opens a new season with daily double and quiniela bets. The track, nine miles from Orlando on the Sanford highway, features windproof grandstands and improved facilities. Top greyhounds like Big Ick Jappy My Risk and Skip Up return to chase the mechanical rabbit each night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford-Orlando
Big Ick
Jappy My Risk
Skip
Mount Plymouth Club Opens for the Season
The Mount Plymouth Golf Club and Hotel welcome visitors as the season begins with watered fairways ready for play. E Salanes Butte des Mort Golf Club from Appleton Wisconsin announces pro this season and Mrs Sisters returns to run the hotel. Special rates for locals announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Plymouth Golf Club
Wolieeit
E. Salanes
DeLand Wins Season Opener In Local Lawn Bowling
On December 28 the DeLand club hosted the first social match of the season with four teams and a women's side. Mount Dora hoped to edge a victory but DeLand prevailed. The women's team, led by Mrs Dendroder and Mrs Cary with Bees and Mrs Wyer, earned glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeLand
Mount Dora
Dendroder
Cary
Aes Bees
Wyer Winni
Roo
Theatre Company Three Act Comedy For Tourist Club
Mount Dora Tourist Club presents a three act comedy titled Training by the Charles Carey Theatre Company of New York City Tuesday evening January 9. The Carey Company features professional actors with amusing situations. Single admission is thirty five cents and season tickets for the entire course cost one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Charles Carey Theatre Company
New York City
Carey Company
Bk BP
Town Council Approves Street Electric Work and Vehicle
The Town Council met in regular session with the mayor, clerk and attorney present. An electric alley between Fourth and Fifth streets was approved under supervision of Serue and Gudgeon. A new truck was authorized for the street department after prices were reviewed. Park Board items will wait for the new board. The city will audit its books and the Topic will report on financial standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ialley
Fourth
Fifth Streets
Donnelly
Alexander
Serue
Gudgeon
Johnson
Park Board
Florida Polio Birthday Parties Aimed to Break Records
William T. Edwards of Jacksonville chairs Florida’s National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis division and urges county chairmen to organize birthday events for President Roosevelt. He notes fifty percent of proceeds stay in the county where raised and cites the foundation’s nationwide reach with 602 chapters across 744 counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Edwards
Jacksonville
Florida
National Foundation For Infantile Parasthil Ysis
Roosevelt
Edwards
National Foundation
Pblic
Mayo Issues Handsome Booklet on Florida Opportunities
The State Department of Agriculture under Commissioner Nathan Mayo released a color illustrated booklet highlighting Florida's industrial and agricultural prospects. The work features Florida photographers, color photography, and engraving produced entirely in Florida, showcasing regional opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
State Department of Agriculture
Nathan Mayo
Freelahassee
Mount Dora Pastime Club elects officers and plans tournaments
The Mount Dora Pastime Club elected C. E. Brooks as president C. J. Baldwey as vice president and C. E. Tim as secretary treasurer. The club has 80 members and plans bridges and pinocle tournaments with players from other communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
C. E. Brooks
C. J. Baldwey
C. E. Tim
Dr Holmes to Lecture at Methodist Church Wednesday
A special program is announced for Wednesday evening January 17 at the Methodist church. Walter J. Holmes, author and Far East traveler, will give a lecture. Further details will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Far East
Lions Club of Mount Dora Marks New Year Outlook
The Mount Dora Lions Club declares a strong civic focus for the coming year. Secretary Leon B. Cheek Jr reflecting on past cooperation with local citizens and businesses, expresses gratitude and optimism for growth, youth outreach, and a broader 1939 program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club of
Mount Dora
Leon B. Cheek, Jr
Transient Robins Tour Town on Northward Passage
The Robins visited Tuesday on their northward journey. They feed during the day and fly at night, covering 150 to 200 miles each night.
Mail Schedule for Mount Dora Dec 16 1939
Daily outgoing mail times to Leesburg Sanford and Orlando are listed with a 6:40 A.M. start and 5:30 P.M. last pickup. Sunday incoming mail from Sanford and Orlando occurs at multiple times, with Mount Dora identified as Mount Dora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Sanford
Orlando
American Legion Mass Meeting in Ta Var es High School
Lake County Volture No. 400 40 et 8 and the sixts of the American Legion will hold a mass meeting at Ta vares High School Auditorium Thursday at 8 p m January 11. Commander William Departmen t. Brooker will speak on American ism and Legion ideals. All city civic groups Auxiliary to Teale Post No. 35 and the public are invited. The event aims to discuss world conditions and united American action with one million Legion members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Volture
American Legion
Lake Ty
Tavares
William Department
Brooker
Legion
America
William C. Brooker
Department of Florida
Prizes Awarded In Christmas Lighting Contest
Winners announced in the Christmas Tree lighting contest sponsored by the Junior Woman's Club. First prize went to Patricia Purnell, second to Mrs. L. J. Jackson, and third to Mrs. Winston. Honorable mention included Mrs. Etta Mac Donald and others. Some entrants were disqualified for flood lights or not lighting the night of judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Woman’s Club
Patricia Purnell
L. J. Jackson
Winston
Etta MacDonald
Burgess Thayer
Doris Camp
Kenneth Rogers
R. V. Parker
Fred Colburn wins at Lake County Country Club Blind Bogey
Fred Colburn tops the field with a net 89 in Sundays Blind Bogey at Lake County Country Club. Ernest Moore shoots 78 for an 83 net and takes second money while also posting the day’s low gross. First gang tournament of the season set for Saturday with plans for a gala opening. both members and non members invited and urged to reserve early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Colburn
Ernest Moore
Moore
Sscenery
Oni
Clermont Mount Dora Basketball Friday Night Showdown
Clermont hosts Mount Dora at Donnelly Park Friday night with Boys A and B teams to play starting at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Mount Dora
Donnelly Park
Kiwanis Plans Installations and Committees
Kiwanis luncheon will install officers led by Julius Dingfelder of Sanford as Lieutenant Governor. The agenda lists multiple committees for six months, including Attendance, Business Standards, Will and Public Affairs, Education, Membership, Program, Publicity, and Vocational Guidance, with named chairmen and members. The note also mentions honor roll inductees for 1939 with several names cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Julius Dingfelder
Sanford
E Cers
Carl S. Eent
Kramer
Alee Burt
Socreines
W. S. Teed
Haha
R. W. Dickson
W. L.E. Barnett
L. C. Smith
J. E. Fortner
C. C. Moorhead
C. M
Proctor Drugg
T. H. Cooley
W. J. Johnson
Herbert Harlow
C. J. Brown
W. M. Kennedy
A. J. Waltz
Urquhart
Ralph Acree
Geo. Coffin
Wo S. Randall
Ww. Story
D. D. Roseborough
D. F. Crane
A. Lee French
Geo. C. Keller
Ore J. W. Smith
J. J. West
Geo. J. Mwhite
Lloyd Atkins
T. A. Brotherson
Frank Burkart
S. C. Colley
R. W. A. Lee French
Carl Graves
M. .J. Johnson
Date Set for 1940 Orange Box Regatta
The Florida Waterway Congress announces the annual Orange Box Regatta for 1940. Young entrants must craft boats from orange box materials and navigate a watercourse, following official rules and safety guidelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Florida Waterway Congress
County TB Case Finding Drive to Begin This Month
Civic organizations across the county join the program directed by Dr. A J, endorsed by the Lake County Medical Society in December, to locate early tuberculosis cases. An mobile x ray unit will operate at centers countywide starting January 22, with free pictures for examined individuals and transportation plans for those needing a ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J
Division of Tuberculosis of Health
Lake County Medical Society
Ne Esigna
Ore
State Board of
Florida Poultryman and Stockman marks third anniversary
Ches ter C Holloway expanded the Florida Poultryman and Stockman at Clermont from an eight page issue to a 1632 page monthly magazine with 60 display ads. The publication, owner of the Florida State Live Stock Producers Association, highlights poultry and live stock news and includes a stock department. Holloway, a Dickinson College graduate, has boosted circulation from about 500 to 7500 and grew staff and content since taking over in January 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ey Ue
Florida
Clermont
Chester C. Holloway
Mr. Nolloway Ae
Florida State Net Producers Association
Holloway
Secarne
Dickinson Colege
Mary Hastings
National Archives Staff
Washington, D. C
Chester Clay, Jr
United States Army
Florida Poultryman and Stockman
Mount Dora Publishing Company
Loyalty Day at Baptist Church Observed Sunday
Loyalty Day will be observed Sunday at the Baptist church with a morning service, roll call, and Covenant reading followed by the Lord's Supper. An evening service will feature a sermon titled Will Be Done. The church invites all resident members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Atx
Calendar display highlights PRR locomotives progress
The Topic adds the 1940 Pennsylvania Railroad calendar to its collection. The calendar showcases yearly improvements in locomotives and trains, attracting attention to the railroad’s progress and the line’s prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Girls Basketball Practice Call for All Interested Players
All young women and girls including high school players are invited to practice this Thursday at Donnelly Park. The session aims to recruit new players and build a local girls basketball program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alee Donnelly
Federal Officers Arrest Garrick In Lottery Swindle
Federal officers report the arrest of Garrick on a lottery swindle charge with a 15000 dollar bond set after a brief jail stay in Orange County. Indictments reveal a nationwide network with headquarters in Fitchburg Massachusetts and hundreds of agents active. Garrick, a winter resident of Mount Dora, Florida, long known for reclusive manners, is linked to a Canadian organizer and a large charity lottery scheme dating back to 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County
Delian
Ottawa
Canada
Fitchburg
Mass
Garlick
Mount Dora
Geo Malone
Lake Dora
Cunelly Ae
Art League Lectures on Italy Inspires Mount Dora audience
The Mount Dora Art League opened its season at the Villa Dora Hotel with H. N. Gallie describing northern to southern Italy through slides. The event featured twenty photographs by Italian Geversaear Art and local entertainment, with Hilary Garvin directing music and Delphia Nor rendering Italian songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Art League
Villa Dora
H. N. Gallie
Italy
Pontine
Hilary Garvin
Delphia Nor
Art League
American League of Professional Artists
Mount Dora P T A Meets With Clara Olson as Guest
The January Mount Dora P T A meeting convened in the Community Building at 3 30 pm with opening prayer. Mrs A A Stanley and Mrs C M Brown sang selections. Clara Olson discussed school church relations and the future direction of education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Olson
P. T. A. Meeting
Mount Dora
Bi Tenth Creda
Soil Conservation Progress Report Opens With Annual Review
The article outlines the first in a series on soil conservation measures, highlighting agency goals, local farm participation, and planned demonstration projects to improve soil health and crop yields across the region.
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Kennel Club
Mount Plymouth Club
Lawn Bowling News
MAYO
Pastime Club
DR. Holmes
ANGS
Flornda
Lions News
Mt. Dora
Billboard
GOLF
NEW Lake County Country Club
Kiwanis News
T.B
Garrick
Soil Conservatio
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