H. H. Hethcox Announces Candidacy for Representative
Hethcox, ten year Lake County Commissioner for District 5, announces for Public Office in 1946 as Representative from Group 2 now served by C. Harold Fer ran of Eustis. His long county residence and decade on the board are cited as basis for the bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Hethcox
Lake County Board of Commissioners
C. Harold Ferran
Eustis
Hethcox
Board of County Commissioners
Community Club Opens Season With Social Gathering
The Community Club held its first meeting in the Community Building Tuesday night with over 100 attendees. Florence Cotterill led singing, Mrs Banks and her group served refreshments, and members from Ohio Middle Western states and New England enjoyed group songs. John was elected president, Mrs McDermott vice president, and Miss Jessie Gould secretary. Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce representatives will join in leading the club into a strong year. The next program on January 15 features the Griswold Sisters in a comedy music act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Cotterill
New England
John
McDermott
Hudson, Mass
Jessie Gould
Contoocook
N. H
Mount Dora
Veterans of Foreign Wars inviting eligible members to organize post
A notice invites all veterans who served in any U S armed forces during any war, outside U S borders, and who have honorable discharges, to a January 16 1946 8 00 pm meeting at the Community Building social room to initiate a V F W post. An official will conduct preliminary work and explain post objectives and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
United States
United States of America
Princess Theatre January Feature Attractions Listed
The Princess Theatre releases its January schedule with manager W. D. Patton presenting a lineup led by The Picture of Dorian Gray and Connecticut starring Barbara Stanwyck, followed by Her Highness and the Bell Boy with Hed y, Wonder Man featuring Danny Kaye, Stage Everybody, Rhapsody in Blue with Joan Leslie, and The Cheaters with Billy Burke and Joseph Schildkraut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
W. D. Patton
Dorian Gray
Sanders
Connecticut
Barbara Stanwick
Hedy
Wonder Man
Danny Kaye
Tak On
Joan Leslie
the Cheaters
Billy Burke
Joseph Schildkraut
County Chamber Handles Heavy Mail at Lake County
December brought the year's heaviest mail to the Lake County Chamber of Commerce in Tavares. Assistant Secretary Ralph Arey reports 757 letters and inquiries received and 1205 mailed out. The daily average nears fifty, with many inquiries sent to untapped recipients in the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Legion news calls for two monthly meetings and new leadership
The Legion post plans aggressive growth and morale building with biweekly meetings proposed to replace a once a month schedule. Veterans urge younger leadership to run meetings while a club house memorial fund aims to raise money within five days for a cause honoring Spanish American and World Wars veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Fields
Reed Mann
Forum Season Opens With Raiford Official Speech
The third annual forum series sponsored by local churches opened at Mount Dora Methodist Church last Monday. Superintendent L F Chapman of the Raiford Prison Farm presented The Post War Crime Wave, highlighting war era impacts on life and ethics and urging strengthened public and private responsibility. Dr James A Richards presided, Rev George Gibson accompanied at the piano, and a lively Q and A followed. no forum next Monday, with a forthcoming special program announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Chapman
Raiford
Florida
Mount Dora
Chapman
James A. Richards
Community Church
George Gibson
Methodist Church
Ao Forum
Legion To Sponsor Benefit Picture At Princess Theatre
Mount Dora American Legion Post No 35 sponsors a motion picture benefit at the Princess Theatre on Friday and Saturday January 18 and 19 featuring Her Highness and the Bell Boy with Dorothy Lamour. Tickets are available from Legion members for the showings including matinee or night options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Lawn Bowling News Opens Florida League After Wartime Break
The North Central Florida Lawn Bowling League resumes after three wartime seasons. Mount Dora hosts opening matches on January 2 with four teams from the Peabody Club Daytona Beach, drawing over sixty spectators as visitors lead 72 to 56. Multiple foursomes compete with scores and skips named for January 4 action at New Smyrna. The piece notes strong participation and ongoing season dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
North Central Florida
Mount Dora
Relvesbmente
Peabody Club
Daytona Beach
Breckenridge
Hich Rn
Swift
Hughes Ted
Hoyt
Root
Hughes
Leg
Taylor
Stoner
Maben
Church
Rinker
Musselman
Truax
Johnson
Blackburne
Steinmetz
McLachlan
Marsh
Morren
Leaty
Pollock
Munson
Wilmot
Poole
Ferguson
Harold Morse
Schumaker
Lake Countians To Hear Artists Campaign Opens In Leesburg
Leesburg Commercial reports the Leesburg Community Concert Association launches a membership drive from January 7 to January 12. Columbia Artists, Inc. will direct the effort to bring top musical artists to the area with a minimum of three concerts per season. Adult memberships are $6.00 and student memberships $3.50, tax included. Memberships open to Lake County residents only. Readings in Ocala will honor Leesburg cards. upcoming acts include Sebastian harmonica virtuoso and soprano Tessy Sprivokowsky, and The Trapp Family singers. For subscription details contact Mrs. A. A. Stanley in Mount Dora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg Community Concert Association
Leesburg
Henry DeVener
Columbia Artists, Inc
New York
Lake County
Ocala
Sebastian
Tessy Sprivokowsky
Trapp
Bs Hgay
Carate
A. A. Stanley
Mount Dorative
Mount Dora to host St James next Tuesday night
Mount Dora hosts St James in a scheduled contest next Tuesday at 7 30 p m local time. The game is set for the Mount Dora arena with local fans expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
St. James
Town Council organization and officers named
The Town Council met on Tuesday January 8th for the year’s organization. New members Javens Rehbaum and Turner qualified. D. Fletcher Crane elected president and C Rollin Javens vice president. Committees Finance Rehbaum Javens Turner Water and Light Waltz Fire Turner Public Buildings and Cemetery Cleary. Town Attorney J Cooley and Health Officer Dr S C Colley appointed. Tax Assessor appointment deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Javens
Rehbaum
Turner
D. Fletcher Crane
C. Rollin Javens
Javens
Waltz
Ress
Cleary
Thveense ‘J. Cooley
S. C. Colley
Deadline Tuesday Noon for Topic Advertisements
The notice repeats that advertising and news items for the Topic are due by Tuesday noon. It urges readers to meet the deadline to avoid last minute work and ensure the issue can be produced without overnight editing.
Lions Club Hosts Eddie Arnold Show at Community Building
The Lions Club plans a Thursday night event featuring Eddie Arnold and His Tennessee Plowboys from Nashville on WSM radio fame. Two Lions ticket teams, Gold led by Bob Bardwell and Purple led by Owen Conner, compete to raise funds for club objectives. Buy from a Lions member to support the treasury. more details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Grand View Hotel
Eddie Arnold
Tennessee Plowboys
Nashville
Bob Bardwell
Owen Conner
Bob
Owen
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Open Weldin and Repair Shop in Mount Dora
Charles Wilson formerly of Winnetka Illinois arrives in Mount Dora with his family to open a welding and general repair shop in the rear rooms of the Tuxedo Feed and Seed Store where Turner's Body and Paint Shop once operated. Equipment pending arrival, shop to open next Monday. The Wilson family currently resides with Mrs Wilson's parents Mr and Mrs R L Morgan on Lakeshore Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wilson
Winnetka, Ill
Mount Dora
Turner
Notes About Our Men In Service Return Home
Lt Stephen David Harvey returned to the States aboard the Queen Mary landing in New York. George Murray received an honorable Navy discharge at Jacksonville Naval Air Station. Pfc James N. Davis moved from Jacksonville Naval Hospital to Pendleton Oceanside California. Pfc James C Heatter honored Army discharge returned to Mount Dora to join wife Geneva Deen. Captain William W House discharged December from the Army, to spend holidays with family in Seattle aboard the UUS Chilton. Walker Horsley finished Camp Peary boat training and transfers to San Diego for Navy schooling. Pfc Milton Grinstead among 2058 high point veterans aboard USS Sanborn in the Magic Carpet fleet leaving Yokosuka Japan headed to Seattle around January 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen David Harvey
States
New York
James C. Heatter
Mount Dora
Geneva Deen
South Pacific
William W. House
Fifth Avenue
Pacific Theatre
UUS Chilton
Seattle
Pfc
Milton Grinstead
Navy
Yokosuka
Japan
Mount Dora Parent Teachers Association Budget 1945 46
The Mount Dora Parent Teachers Association presents its 1945 46 budget noting cash on hand 991.05 dollars as of November 1 1945. Planned expenditures include president's expenses 125.00 dollars lunchroom library and music books 125.00 dollars appreciation 10.00 dollars senior party 30.00 dollars council dues 18.00 dollars for a total of 991.05 dollars.
Six Lake County Kiwanis Clubs Install Officers
Lake County's six Kiwanis clubs installed new officers this week. Sen. N. Ray Carroll, Lt. Governor of the Central Florida District, conducted the installations in Umatilla Kissimmee and Clermont Mount Dora Tavares and Leesburg clubs. H. L. Pringle oversaw the Leesburg ceremony. Ladies Night accompanied several installations with social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
N. Ray Carroll
Kissimmee
Central Florida
Umatilla
Eustis
Clermont
Mount Dora
Tavares
H. L. Pringle
Leesburg
Carroll
Lions Sponsor Grand Ole Opry Show At Commu ding
The Lions Club announces Eddie Arnold to headline a Grand Ole Opry style folk night at the Commu ding on the 17th. Proceeds aid civic projects and tickets should be bought from Lions members rather than at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Arnold
T ‘Ss
Nashville
Grand Ole Opry
NBC
McNatt
Wiggins
Tommy Page
Oscar Sullivan
Lloyd George
Eddie
Henderson
Tenn
Lions Club
F. W. Sage Buys W. E. Lackey's Jewelry Store
Announcement reports F. W. Sage purchasing W. E. Lackey's Jewelry in Mount Dora. Sage came from Washington D C where he worked four years with the United States Naval Observatory time service department as watch and chronometer maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Page
Mount Dora
Sage
Washington, D. C
United States Naval Observatory
Time Service Department
R. B. Searing
Donnelly Street
Florida
St. Petersburg
Winter Haven
Miami
Carlos Concert By Carlo Duo At Mount Dora Club
The Mount Dora Woman's Club presents Alphonse Carlo violin and Katherine Carlo piano in a musical evening at 8:00 p m in the Community Auditorium featuring works by Corelli Tartini Vivaldi Haydn Brahms Debussy and Kreisler among others. Club members’ guests pay fifty cents admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Corelli
Haydn-Kreisler
Carlo Andante
Chopin
Carlo Sonata
Carlo
Correction notice on Mount Dora Lodge installation officer
A prior Mount Dora Lodge No. 238 F. and A. M. notice erred in naming the installing officers. W. L. E. Barnett was listed as installing officer while L. M. Atkins was Grand Marshal. the correct Grand Marshal is W. S. Estey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Lodge No. 238
W. L.E. Barnett
L. M. Atkins
W S. Estey
Kiwanis Meeting With Rev Richard Evans Focuses on Democracy
Kiwanis plans an intense meeting with Rev Richard E Evans speaking on anti bigotry democracy and Zionist ideas. The 1945 officers were installed led by Lt Gov N Ray Carroll at the Villa Dora Hotel with Conkling as president and a full list of directors and committee chairs following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Prospect
Richard E. Evans
Evans
Milwaukee
Bund
Yorkville
Florida
Congress On Democracy
Florida Southern College
Christian Council On Palestine
N. Ray Carroll
Kissimee
C. M. Brown
W. Donald Conkling
Jack Groves
J. E. Fortner
W. L. Story
Thomas H. Cooley
D. Fletcher Crane
G. B. Hurlburt
Alfred Rehbaum
O. M. Simpson
A. C. Quixley
Geo. J. White
Elect Conkling
Villa Dora Hotel
Alfred Rehbaum, Sr
D. D
Roseborough
Wm. J. Barker
W.E. L Barnett
George Keller
George J. White
W. M. Kennedy
R. M. Brown
S. C. Colley
A. J. Waltz
Carl S. Graves
Thos. H. Cooley
James Sutley
Mount Plymouth Golf Pro Arrives for Busy Season
Frank Sarro, pro at Mount Plymouth Golf Club in Hartford, arrives Sunday night and reports lessons now available for all. Hotel reservations for February already fill the quota as the season nears. George L. Davis manages Mount Plymouth Hotel and Golf Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sarro
Hartford
Mount Dora High School Basketball Schedule 1945
Schedule lists boys and girls games with Leesburg on Jan 29 and Feb 11 as Boys A and B. Local dates include Jan 11 Winter Garden, Jan 15 St James, Jan 18 Tavares, Jan 22 Umatilla, Feb 1 Oceanside, Feb 5 Tavares, Feb 8 Umatilla, Feb 11 Leesburg, Feb 15 conference tour, Feb 21 and 25 events. elementary grades listed separately with 150 pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Winter Garden
St. James Ces
Tavares
Umatilla
Seus Garden
Esme Didaseesiossh
M, Inc. Fed
Also Mentioned on This Page
County Chamber
Legion News
Legion
AL Rehbaum, JR
J. E. Fortner Mayor
J. M. Turner
Lawn Bowling News
Lake Countians
Mr George Murray
Naval Air Station
Jacksonville
James N. Davis
U. S. Naval Hospital
Pendleton
Oceanside
Caliornia
Walker Horsley
Camp Peary
San Diego
Calif
Parent Teachers’ Association
Kiwanis Clubs
Lions
Tenn Issee
F. W. Sage
W. E. Lackey’s Jewelry
Carlos
Carlo “General Lavine
Danse
Socotitic
Ocr
Ccescoascéeeeseuc
The
Golden
Eos
Kiwanis News
Golf Pro
Mount Plymouth
Mount Dora High School
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