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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1939
Page
1
Mount Dora residents express strong interest in a group Mount Dora-Havana cruise led by George H. Peabody. The limited 30 seats promise a memorable trip with Cuban guides and a bond formed among early participants.
A local column roams through New Year resolutions and a humorous parade of quips about barometers and hurricanes. It muses on leadership shifts nationwide, urging prudent change and calm in governance while touching on everyday urban life and wit.
The Mount Dora Tourist Club enjoyed an entertaining talk by John Everington on Rambles in Italy and Switzerland. His vivid descriptions of ancient civic centers, relics, Alpine vistas, and the Rhine voyage drew strong applause from the audience and left listeners eager to travel homeward to Mount Dora.
Comedian Fred Stone directs and stars in the student production of Lightnin at the Annie Russell Theatre Winter Park set for January 11 through 14. The cast includes Rollins College president Hamilton Holt and actors such as Irene Hoenig Victoria Morgan and Robin Rae along with faculty and staff in support roles.
Lake County Baptist Association plans a 1939 evangelistic campaign starting with an all pastors pulpit exchange on January 8. Dr. D. P. Montgomery will speak at Mount Dora at 11 a m on Evangelism, followed by Rev. R. W. Acree at Tavares church at the same time and topic.
The Lakeside list shows new arrivals such as Mr. Rett Betcedence, R. S., Mr. and Mrs. Mead of Danville, Mrs. Hoffman, R. L., Mr. and Mrs. Temple of Stony Brook Long Island NY, Mr. and Mrs. Porter of Easton MD, Mr. and Mrs. Mollineaux of Brooklyn NY.
Members of the Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club anticipate a beach picnic at Coronado Beach followed by an afternoon bowls session at New.
The Junior Woman's Club sponsors an antique show the first week in February with displays of all antiques except furniture. Exhibitors must register with the Chamber of Commerce by February 1.
The Griswold Sisters of St Petersburg will perform as the next entertainers for the Mount Dora Tourist Club on Tuesday January 10 at the Community Building. The act promises wit humor and lively music with a history of reliable performances and audience enjoyment.
Local notes recount scenes from Mount Dora New Year events including a new arrival greeting at the dance, a real estate broker’s party, a dog missing a Christmas sweater, and couples amid festive mischief. Also mentions a newborn son, a theater misread, and birthday wishes to Betty Henry.
Lake County through its agricultural department launches a Monday noon radio series on WDBO Orlando starting January 9. County Agent R E Norris will cover Sea Island cotton in Central Florida and 4 H Council programs with W W t assisting.
C Harold Hippler of Eustis installs Kiwanis officers led by Carl Graves as president. New president urges duty, officers present reports, and a district mid winter conference is announced for January 15 in Eustis. Rehbaum welcomes grandson born December 23.
The community announces a junior play titled Str Revelat set for Friday at 8 pm and again on Saturday. Tickets go on sale soon with emphasis on a lively, amusing production featuring Iabeth Hall as a widow and a challenging film of family responsibilities.
Mount Dora prepares five 9 ft plywood boats for the State Orange Box Regatta on February 22. Builders include Tommy Ipes Ernest Minkley Robert Hecker Lloyd Morris with Ray Blanchard and Bob Vincent sharing the fifth boat. Kiwanis and Chamber of Commerce funded materials. Boats to be completed and tested next week for a creditable showing.
Mount Dora library adds fiction and non fiction titles. Notable works include Dr Bradley Remembers by Fran cis Brett Young Four of Houta by Ellery Queen Glass Slipper by Marjorie Eber High of Heart by Emilie Loeing She That Was Carrie Eaton by E Corbett aad I Stay by Elizabeth Coats think and grow rich by Napoleon Hill Guns a Butter by Bruce Lockhart The Coming Struggle for Latin America by Geo e Wa Ellis Fielding.
The Lake County Real Estate Board will hold its annual meeting and installation of officers at 7:30 Thursday evening in the Lake View Hotel room in Leesburg. S. H. Bowman of Clermont serves as president of the Florida Real Estate Board, and President H. Harrell of Leesburg urges full attendance of county realtors at this important meeting.
Ezekiel the famous colored boy, subject of two books and a third in progress by author Mrs. Elvira Garner of Sanford, accepts Lake County Chamber of Commerce invitation to appear in a forthcoming volume. Ezekiel will visit a Lake County watermelon field as part of the project.
A misunderstood line from last week’s Community church choir party at the Sylvanote Hotel omitted names of Mr and Mrs. and other members. The error drew regret from church officials who stressed privacy and proper attribution.
More than one hundred members have enrolled in the Lake County Chamber of Commerce for 1939 with leaders from Clermont Groveland Tavares Umatilla and Lake Jem. Local business figures like D Keene of Winter Garden and Fred Kreider of O K Ice Co. Clermont send sustaining and contributing memberships praising the chamber’s work. Memberships are offered in Sustaining 12.50 Contributing 5 and Regular 1.
State road 5 closures in Sarasota and Charlotte counties affect Murdock Venice and Woodmere routes with detours via 311 181 and back to 5. State road 17 closed west of Tampa with detours via Florida avenue Sleigh Armenia to 17. State road 3 resurfacing in Putnam County Cisco to Dunns Creek with marked graded-road detour. Work on 164 in Collier County. caution urged. No. 183 at Bokeelia, Lee County, proceed with caution. State 5 reopens though work continues. motorists must be cautious. Caution urged on 79 between Six-mile Creek Hillsborough and Polk line where new work joins old. State 22 closed Clermont to Groveland with detour via 55 to Minneola and clay road to Groveland. State 39 one-way bridge detour at Holmes Creek in Washington County. Clearing and grading on 2 from Polk City east to Lake County line. On 1 in Pensacola detour north on N street then west to Z street to U.S. 90. State 29 north of Moore Haven in Glades County under construction with caution. On 10 a 2000 ft detour west of Port St. Joe in Gulf County. State 21 between DeLand and Daytona Beach grading project with no detour. State 25 between Belle Glade and West Palm Beach Canal closed with detour via Canal Point toward Road 3 at Twenty a Bend.
The Harting Time led at 2 45 p m on a close haul and rounded the first buoy at 2 56 15 followed by Star. Poise rounded Poise buoy at 3 12 50 with Star finishing at 3 40 25. Poise won in 45 min 32 sec, Star praised after new sails and overhaul. The 14 ft dinghy was handed to a new crew as the race started. Poise sailed by H G Dimsdale with one crew. Rules of the Sea cited for right of way among sail and power boats.
Dr H T Fenn reports his first experience delivering a baby in a Ford car Tuesday evening. Mrs William C Stevens of Kissimmee started labor en route to the W. Akehurst home on Sanford Road. Dr Fenn arrived with assistance and May a seven pound girl was born in a car at 5 30 p.m. The parents named her May and Mrs Akehurst provided care at her home.
A Mount Dora Library note praises Rebecca for its heart gripping plot and memorable characters. It predicts the wicked spirit of Rebecca will captivate audiences on screen and stage, and hints at a suspenseful body in a boat near a wreck as a key mystery.
The Florida State Employment Service opened an Leesburg office to process unemployment claims under Florida law. A representative will be at Mount Dora City Hall each Wednesday to accept applications, and residents are urged to bring Social Security numbers or cards.
Mrs nether Crane fished with her husband when she hauled in a six pound bass the largest of the catch. A later note mentions Tish and Gis anion ach tea but the text is unclear and incomplete.
The S A L plans to widen the Dora Canal bridge opening to allow larger craft to pass. Attorney W M Kennedy filed the complaint and the railroad sent officials to view the site. The bridge is so low that many boats cannot clear it, a condition to be reviewed for future improvement.
Lake County Horticultural Association sets its fifth annual meeting for Friday January 27 in Mount Dora Community Building. R E Norris chairs the program with E F DeBusk citrus specialist to discuss citrus fruits selling by weight. Drey Ellison of the Federal Horticultural Protective Service outlines its functions. Mrs Lucie K Miller demonstrates home use of citrus fruits. Lew Kramer of Florida Citrus Growers Association will bring greetings from growers across the state. The event runs 10:30 a m to 4 p m with local and visiting citrus groups expected.
State Superintendent Colin English calls D H Moore and Prince County educators to a January 11 district meeting in Orlando. Morning talks cover the proposed Florida school code, two years in drafting, for legislature approval. Afternoon topics include statewide testing, library needs, class sizes, remedial reading, physical education, and new courses.
Mount Dora Christmas Seal Committee reports it is gathering sales returns for final report due January 10. Chairman Mrs J D Pease says many mailed seal recipients have not yet responded and urges payment at their earliest convenience. Mount Dora is ahead of 1937 with hopes for more returns next week.
The Woman's Club announces a covered dish luncheon for members on Tuesday January 10 in the community building social rooms. Each member is asked to bring a dish to share.
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