Chicago Herald American Highlights Mount Dora Central Florida Tour
Herbert D. Wilson of the Chicago Herald American promotes Mount Dora and Lake County in Central Florida as a key winter route for western motorists. The feature notes widespread bass fishing, maps, and tours via Mount Dora and Silver Springs, with strong tourist inquiries and confirmed traffic from Minneapolis readers.
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Herbert D. Wilson
Chicago Herald-American
Wilson
Chicago
Florida
Chicago Herald
American
Mount Dora
Silver Springs
A Edgerton
Carl Graves
Villa Dora
Edgerton
Tertainment Ae
Lake County
Minneapolis
Visitors from Cedar Grove and beyond stay at Hotel Mount Dora
At Hotel Mount Dora registered guests include Mrs. Madeline Cabble Ced ar Grove New Jersey and others from Lansing Michigan Ridgeway Pennsylvania Greenwich Connecticut and more. M J Sedano of the hotel is praised by guests Mr. and Mrs Sidney Collins Cedar Grove New Jersey long associated with Osborne Calendar Co Newark while sharing plans to return for a longer stay next season.
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Mount Dora
Madeline Cabble
Cedar Grove
N. J
Sidney Collins
C. G. Crane
Kansas City
Laura Hackett
Lansing
Mich
H. Hall
Ridgeway
Gail F. King
M. J. Sedano
Collins
Osborne Calendar Co
Newark
Detroit
Seasonal Visitors At Tremain Court Reported
Goshen Connecticut residents Mr. F. L. Ives Mrs. Kate Humphrey and Mr. Eugene Wadhams arrived for the season at Tremain Court. Fort Collins colorato Mrs. A Moore and Mr. E M Balmer with daughter occupy 949 East Fifth for the season. Rentals arranged through the L R Tremain office.
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F. L. Ives
Goshen
Conn
Kate L. Humphrey
Norfolk
Yacht Club Opens New Year With Tea And Buffet
The Yacht Club resumes activities after the holidays with a Sunday afternoon tea and weekly night buffet open to members and guests. Commodore Richard Run and Mrs Run hosted New Year’s Day tea with Mrs Bennet Mrs McDonald presiding at the tea table and a large attendance. The Tuesday bridge party drew a large crowd and will become a regular weekly event.
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Commodore
Richard Run
Bennet
McDonald
Folger
David Edgerton
Swift
Lashar
Griswold Sisters Delight Tourists Club Audience
The Griswold Sisters presented as substitutes on Tuesday evening to a large season best crowd. Jessalyn performed clever impersonations with Joyce on piano and both sang vocal duets. A Dutch boy act and I am an American closing number drew high applause. next week's program remains unannounced.
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Griswold
Jessalyn
Joyce
Nan
Lawn Bowling Club playoffs in Daytona and Mount Dora
Last week's women's tournament second prize went to Denbroeder's team by 13 to 7 over Poole's. A four team social contest in Daytona Beach drew sixteen bowlers and guests with games 21 to 20 and 11 to 22 in a 82 to 48 Daytona win over Mount Dora. Future events include DeLand teams visiting Mount Dora second team, and the club's annual meeting at Yacht Club on January 15 with dinner at 6:30.
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Denbroeder
Poole
Daytona Beach
Daytona
Mount Dora
Skip Cary
Skip Nelson
Skip Linton
Skip Marsh
Orlando
DeLand
Thomas
Yacht Club
Mrs. M. V. Simpson Injured In Fall At Eustis
Mrs. M. V. Simpson sustained a broken left hip after slipping on a wet sidewalk in Eustis on Monday afternoon while with her son O. M. Simpson. She is at Lake County Medical Center, resting, after an X ray revealed a break about two inches below the hip head and a slight bone split. The fracture was set and a plaster cast applied Tuesday morning. Neighbors and friends wish her a speedy recovery.
Methodist women host cafeteria supper at Community Building
The women of the Methodist church will serve another famed monthly cafeteria supper this Friday in the Community Building social rooms. Proceeds support their work. Enjoyment anticipated as many attend, so arrive early to avoid the rush.
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The
Methodist Church
Register for Winter Visitors at Chamber of Commerce
Winter visitors and newcomers are asked to register at the Chamber of Commerce. Your name is not given to solicitors but is used to locate you for special messages or telephone calls. There is no charge for this service.
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Chamber of Commerce
Murphy Act Lands To Be Advertised In January Issue
Lake County Clerk George J. Dykes announces that parcels to be sold under the Murphy Act will be advertised in the January 16 issue. The sale is set for Monday February 3rd, with the list held open until 4 p.m. January 15th to allow additions for publication the next day.
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George J. Dykes
Lake County
Beautiful Vesper Service Sunday at Community Church
A Sunday afternoon program of vocal and instrumental music at the Community Church drew a nearly full auditorium. Florence Gilbert Hanscom and Tirsa Ronsheim Tincher performed as one instrument on organ and piano, with a diverse lineup including violinist Anton Ponyetzky and pianist Marie Tice Carson. The Lakeside Inn Trio members contributed pieces, Celia Sten Claflin sang in a mezzo-soprano line, and the assembly praised the artistry and spiritual mood of the concert in Mount Dora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Florence Gilbert Hanscom
Tirsa Ronsheim
Wilson
Thomas Parker
Bethlehem
Kemeys Goethe
Franz Gruber
Anton Ponyetzky
Marie Tice Carson
Schubert
Cremona
Hobay
Londonderry Air
Fritz Kreisler
Sicily
Pietro A. Yon
Hanscom
Community Church
Mount Dora
Tincher
Conservatory
Vocational Guidance Talks Set at Mount Dora High School
A schedule of vocational guidance talks at Mount Dora High School designates January 10 as the first session with Citrus on that date and G B Hurlburt as sponsor. Subsequent talks cover medical, transportation, legal and teaching professions, realty, hotel management, Christian service, finance and music with named speakers and dates through May. The public is invited to attend.
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Mount Dora High School
S. C. Colley
P. W. Turrentine
Thos. H. Cooley
E. A. McDonald
A. C. Quixley
Carl Broom
Christian Service
K. G. Rogers
Geo. J. White
Esther Wyatt
American Legion Auxiliary Food Sale Next Saturday
The American Legion Auxiliary holds a benefit food sale Saturday morning in the vacant store room next to the Topic office.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Topic Office
Tourist Dance Club Hosts Evening at Community Building
The Tourist Dance Club presents a Saturday 8 15 PM event at the Community Building featuring modern and square dances. A good crowd enjoyed last week’s gathering and the club invites more dancers to attend. Florida’s State Park system has opened four of ten planned parks including Fort Clinch, with Myakka River and Florida Caverns slated for next year.
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Fort Clinch State Park
Fernandina
Florida
Myakka River State Park
Sarasota
Arcadia
Florida Caverns
Marianna
Kiwanis Club Induction Led by Florida Official
Karl Lehmann, lieutenant governor of the Central Florida Kiwanis division, installed most officers for 1941 and gave an inspiring talk on doing a job well. Newcomb Fuller won the attendance prize. a turkey dinner followed with New Year decorations and toy balloons. Committees for the year include Agriculture C M Brown and Membership D Fletcher Crane with many chairs and special groups listed.
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Meezan
Wintors
Karl Lehmann
Central Florida Division of Florida Kiwanis
Lehmann
Carl S. Graves
G. B. Hurlburt
S. C. Colley
Newcomb Fuller
W. L. Story
Geo. J. White
O. M. Simpson
D. Fletcher Crane
W. J. Johnson
A. C. Quixley
Alfred Rehbaum
T. H. Cooley
J. E. Smith
Tavares
Lillian Banks
C. M. Brown
J. M. Smith
Frank Burkart
A. M. Engelhard
Chas. E. Gebhard
Kiwanis
Geo. C. Keller
W. M. Kennedy
J. C. Urquhart
Geo. Coffin
Kiwanis Frolic
Mount Dora High School Again Reaches Accredited List
Mount Dora High School under Principal Roseborough is again on the accredited list as certified by J. Hooper Wise of the Florida Committee of the Southern Association. The school was accredited for the 1940 41 year after the Southern Association meeting in Memphis.
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D. D
Roseborough
Mount Dora High School
J. Hooper Wise
Florida
Commission On Secondary Schools
Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Auto Collision at Donnelly and Eleventh Avenues
New Years Day collision at the intersection of Donnelly and Eleventh avenues at about 5 30 p m damaged both vehicles. A Lake Helen driver running the stop sign struck Ray Blanchard’s southbound car. Blanchard swerved left but the crash could not be avoided leaving his car the more damaged.
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Donnelly and
Eleventh Avenues
Lake Helen
Eleventh Avenue
Ray Blanchard
Donnelly
Blanchard
New Mail Schedule Begins December 14 1940
New schedule takes effect Saturday December 14 1940 with outgoing mail times to Tavares Eustis Leesburg and other points. Key slots include 7 00 AM 8 45 AM 12 45 PM 5 00 PM and 5 30 PM for air mail within the state. Incoming times list 7 10 AM 9 15 AM 1 15 PM and 3 45 PM for all points north and south and Florida air routes.
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Tavares
Eustis
Leesburg
Air Mail
Florida Mail
Sunday Schedules for Mail Transit Include Star Route Times
Outgoing air mail to depart at 4 30 P M and train at 5 P M. Incoming air mail arrives at 9 15 A M and trains at 3 45 P M both north and south. Postmaster C C Dooley signs the notice.
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Air Mail
C. C. Dooley
Train Schedule No 433 and related routes to Mount Dora
Train No 433 from Sanford arrives Mount Dora at 7 10 A M daily except Sunday. No 431 from Sanford arrives Mount Dora 3 45 P M daily except. No 434 from Leesburg to Sanford arrives 1 15 P M daily. No 430 from to Seerae W Turrentine Avent.
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Sanford
Mount Dora
Leesburg
Seerae W. Turrentine
Avent
Almost Eighteen Junior Play Set For Jan Seventeenth
Rehearsals complete for a three act comedy to be staged Friday night January 17 at 8.00. Cast includes James Chi James Thompson John Burkart Florence Lee and Bernard McCabe with Mrs Granville and Alma Boyd among the listed roles. Tickets 35 cents adults 20 cents children available at the door or from student body members.
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James Chi
James Thomson
William Barry
Eddie
Jamie Christie
Grace Barry
Ardell Frees
Maxine Cry
Mabel Warren
Alma Boyd
Granville
Martha Williamson
John Burkart
George Jones
James Thompson
Ann
Florence Lee
Tommy
Bernard McCabe
Sally
Helen Wells
Merrit
Ernest Minkley
Miss Dalrymple
Band Needs Explained At P T A Meeting
Mr. Sedano described the Mount Dora School Band needs at the January 7 meeting in the Community Building. Band practice occurs twice weekly, parents urged to provide instruments and books, and the P T A pledged full support. Dr Mildred Marsh spoke on foot care and shoe choices for children, stressing health, well being and appearance linked to feet. A social hour followed with ninth and tenth grade mothers invited.
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Sedano
Mount Dora
Mildred Marsh
Mount Dora P T A Card Party Aids Library Fund
The Mount Dora P T A held a Friday night card party to boost the library fund. Mrs. Esther Wyatt and Mrs. Allen led the effort with help from Claire Wyatt Fay Shipes and others. A donated cocoanut cake sold at auction added a dollar to the fund and a spring party is planned.
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Mount Dora
S. C. Colley
May Volunteer for One Year in Selective Service
Instructions clarify volunteers may enlist for one year of training under Selective Service. Any registrant aged 21 to 35 may volunteer for the one year term, with others between 18 and 21 requiring written consent. The aim is to complete induction without a three year enlistment.
Mount Dora Chamber Events Include Dinner And Fire Station Update
The Mount Dora fire station on Fourth Avenue nears completion and will host open house for the public. The Chamber of Commerce plans a January 16 supper at 6 30 p m with Dean Paul E Raymond as speaker and reports from 1940 activities. Tickets must be bought by January 15.
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Fourth Avenue
Ernest Mosteller
Council
George Hall
Hall
Mouse Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Fifth Avenue
First National Bank
Paul E. Raymond
Law School
Stetson University
DeLand
Raymond
Tracy M. Kramer
Mber of Commerce
Evte
New Year Boat Trip on Dora Canal
Captain Wise led a regular Wednesday afternoon excursion on New Year’s Day aboard the Dora Canal. Passengers included Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Styles and their daughter Betty Jean Styles, Miss Alice Marsh, Fred E. Brierhur, Dr. and Mrs. W. Hubbard, and many Mount Dora guests from Lakeside Inn, Hotel Mount Dora, Morse Apartments, Tremain Apartments, and local homes.
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Captain Wise
Dora Canal
Stanley Styles
Betty Jean Styles
Fred E. Brierhur
Alice Marsh
Lakeside Inn
Sidney Collins
Madeline S. Cabble
W. B .Hubbard
William Caley Hubbard
Mount
Dora
E. J. Best
Helen Perry
Morse
Hubert Snell
Norman Tuckett
C. P. Land
Florence Gilbert Hanscom
Mount Dora
Norton
Miss Nelson
Tremain
Development boom boosts Lake County economy in 12 months
Lake County records show about 11.5 million dollars in cash and new development over the past year fueling business and raising tax collections. Citrus industry tops county revenue with about 5 million dollars, while agriculture including eggs and livestock adds tens of thousands more. Officials note record low taxes and strong growth across citrus, farming, and other sectors.
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Lake County
Lake
Florida
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Special meeting for officer installation and Knights barbecue
A special meeting is set for Tuesday January 14 to install officers for the new year. All members and winter visitors are urged to attend and bring a friend. Luncheon will be served. On Thursday January 16 the Knights of Pythias will host a barbecue at Gilbert Park at 6 p.m. All Pythian Sisters are invited and encouraged to attend.
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Light and Water Department
Tremain Ar
Dora Lodge No. 134
N. C. Zeigler
R. G. Cassidy
W. M. Kennedy
G. H. Dahlin
J. R. Williamson
F. J. Ledger
C. O. Wilder
Curtis Wise
N. E. Griffin
Knights of Pythias
Gilbert Park
Pythian
Knights
Mount Dora Eustis Art League Holds January Meeting
The Mount Dora Eustis Art League will hold its first weekly work meeting of 1941 Friday January 10 at 7 30 p m at the Eustis Gun Club. The program includes a costume model still life and flower studies an art history reading and refreshments. Plans are nearly complete for the February 3 Mount Dora annual meeting.
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Mount Dora-Eustis
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Chicago Herald- American
Central
Dick Edgerton
Hotel
Lawn Bowling Club
M. V. Simpson
Murphy Act
Fas Ea
Kiwanis News
P. T. A. Library Fund
Knights of
Pythias
Slape
Pythian Sisters
ART League
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