Lawn Bowling Club in Tight Third Round Tie
Mrs Harold Morse defeated Mrs Cary 12 to 11 in a close third round, leaving the Morse teams tied for first and forcing a playoff. Mount Dora teams traveled to DeLand, losing 78 to 38, as Bumstead, Marsh and Dettloff led wins for their squads. Tomorrow players head to Orlando for social games with Orlando league teams visiting next Tuesday.
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Harold Morse
Cary
Morse
Mount Dora
DeLand
Safe and Sound
Roland Morse
Breckenridge
Swift
Maben
Garretson
Shepard
Lockwood
Bumstead
Bumsteaders
Skip Nelson
Converse
Crockett
Steinmetz
Gould
Harris
Harvey
Spencer
Skip Marsh
Wimot
Denbroeder
Bridgman
Brandon
Hanson
Perry
Baldwin
Skip Bryant
Dr. Poole
Frank Parker
Dettloff
Carmick
Hollister
Charles Edwards
Orlando
Mount Dora Tourist Club Member Roster
Partial list of members for Mount Dora Tourist Club includes Mrs. Charles Abbott Mrs. Bertha E. Andrews Miss Harriet Banks Mrs. Nellie Applegate and dozens more across many titles and surnames reflecting a wide club membership roster. The long roster features many Marys Misses and Mrs. with first names such as Florence Edith Edna Irene Irene Hall and Nora among others indicating a broad female and male involvement in club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Tourist Club
Charles Abbott
Bertha E. Andrews
Nellie Applegate
E. Alexander
Harriet Banks
Jeannette Babcock
R. M. Brown
Frank .E. Bridgman
Frank E. Bridgman
Philip Bachett
Minnie Bishop
Lizzie Barrett
Ruth Brown
R. P. Briggs
H. Stiles Bradley
Lillian Banks
J. H. Brydon
Philip Bachert
J. H. Br
James M. Donald
E. C. Devorsak
Dennis Archie H. Dean
Ida ‘A. Dixon
Margaret Dixon
F. Davenport
Anna Diamond
Names of Local Residents Listed in Acknowledgments
A roster of individuals appears including George J. White Mrs. George J. White Miss Inez Wheeler Mrs. E. F. Wentworth J. J. West Betty West Etta M. Warner Mrs. Ellis Winton Mrs. Wi Watt Mrs. Ellen Williams Mrs. M. L. White Mrs. Harry Wise and Mrs. Ernest Zepplin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. White
Inez Wheeler
E. F. Wentworth
J. J. West
Betty West
Etta M. Warner
Ellis Winton
Wi, Watt
Ellen Williams
M. L. White
Harry Wise
Ernest Zepplin
School Band Concert Delights with Soloists and Birthday Cheer
The school band featured Buddy White on trumpet and Edward Klatte on trombone with a duet. Miss Grace Lee led singing including God Bless America. The program celebrated John R. Rushford’s 84th birthday and raised over $50 for the Red Cross during intermission. The band plans a February concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddy White
Edward Klatte
Miss Grace Lee
Caroline
America
Pete Burkart
Sedano
John R. Rushford
Northampton
Mass
Rushford
R. W. Dickson
Red Cross
Mount Dora
Home Defense Health Drive Urges Clinic Support
The article underscores Home Health as a reserve force and calls for citizen support of a Mount Dora clinic that diagnoses and treats syphilis each Wednesday. It cites syphilis as a major manpower toll, inflating its impact relative to TB diphtheria typhoid and infantile paralysis.
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Mount Dora
Mahogany Trees May Be Grown In Florida
A six year old African mahogany at McKee Jungle Gardens has reached 40 feet in height and 30 inches in circumference. Scientists say commercial plantings in Florida could be profitable and reduce imports. Large areas may be suitable for successful cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee Jungle Gardens
Florda
Church and civic clubs calendar lists monthly meetings
The calendar lists Lambert Mary Simpson and Overhiser Circles of the W M A and other groups meeting monthly. It covers Community Church Ladies Aid sewing and mission circles, American Legion events, Woman's Club announcements, Kiwanis Lions Masonry O E S Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters and Home Demonstration Club meeting times in community rooms and temples
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambert Mary Simpson
Mount Dora Roll of Honor Lists Serving Locals
Mount Dora's Roll of Honor names local young men serving in the armed forces including Lieut. Robert W. Dickson Jr Jerald Drawdy Julian Drawdy Lieut Lemuel C Downs Lieut A Lee French Jr L C Green Toby Green Lieut Harry J Hopcraft Thomas D Hurlburt James Jones Lieut Don Kimball John F Knight Howard Blair Kramer Harold Lane Leon C Mortensen Curtis Minkley Jr Lieut J Mortimer McCown Jr Wm McCown Daniel Kenneth McKinley Walter C McWhorter Charles Norris Roger I Pinkston Charles Pohlman Robert Pohlman Bayard Roberts Edward Sadler Mid Stuart T Sadler Richard G Shipes Jr Lieut Frederick Sleight Lieut William Stewart Tommy Sumeral Richard Van Voorhis William Van Zant Arnold Robert Widmer and Wingler William L Woodruff Lake Jem Tom Caldwell Jr Sorrento Clayton Bagwell Jim Ferris Fred L Norton Robert Schwin The following names were omitted last week report others please complete list Bud Wingler in Alaska Lieut Robert W Dickson Jr in the Intelligence Service in Puerto Rico Julian Drawdy and Jerald Drawdy in the Navy Lieut Don Kimball at Fort Bragg Ray Blanchard Jr Navy Jim Ferris Sorrento Charles Pohlman Robert Pohlman Danny Averitt left for Camp Blanding Cliff Duman Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Dickson
Jerald Drawdy
Julian Drawdy
Lemuel C. Downs
A. Lee French, Jr
L. C. Green
Toby Green
Harry J. Hopcraft Thomas D. Hurlburt
James Jones
Don Kimball
John F. Knight Howard Blair Kramer
Harold Lane
Leon C. Mortensen
Curtis Minkley, Jr
J. Mortimer McCown, Jr
Wm. McCown Daniel Kenneth McKinley
Walter C. McWhorter
Charles Norris
Roger I. Pinkston
Charles Pohlman
Robert Pohlman
Bayard Roberts
Edward Sadler
Mid
Stuart T. Sadler
Richard G. Shipes, Jr
Frederick Sleight
William Stewart
Tommy Sumeral
Richard van Voorhis
William van Zant Arnold
Robert Widmer
and Wingler
William L. Woodruff Lake Jem Tom Caldwell, Jr
Sorrento
Clayton Bagwell
Jim Ferris
Fred L. Norton
Robert Schwin
Bud Wingler
Boatswain
Uncle Sam
Alaska
Robert W. Dickson, Jr
Intelligence Service
Prto Rico
Navy
Don. Kimball
Fort. Bragg
Ray Blanchard
Danny Averitt
Camp Blanding
Cliff Duman
Army
Government Needs More Stenographers Nationwide
The article notes about 85 000 stenographers typists and secretaries work for the government and many more are needed. An open Civil Service examination for stenographers is announced with a dictation test at 96 words per minute and transcription. Apply via the Secretary of the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners at a post office or the U S Civil Service Commission in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
All Out For Victory at Florida Fair Grandstand Show
Tampa Florida fair week runs February 3 to 14 with General Manager P T Strieder presenting Frank Wirths production Thumbs Up a sensational revue dedicated to the United Nations in the grandstand night show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Tampa
P. T. Strieder
Frank Wirth
United Nations
Rules to Prevent Traffic Accidents During Blackouts
Fort Benning experience informs Florida Safety Council rules to reduce crashes during blackouts. Wait a few minutes after entering a car to adjust to darkness. Drive about 10 mph, avoid passing traffic, and keep 150 feet behind the vehicle ahead. Use brakes sparingly, shift gaze to prevent drowsiness, and signal stops by waving the hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Benning
Asher Frank
The
Florida Safety Council
How to Recognize an Air Raid Warning
Lake County defense officials were told that distinctive sounds are unnecessary for air raid warnings. A standard code uses a 2 minute duration with either fluctuating or warbling blasts and a 3 to 8 second cycle, or intermittent blasts 5 seconds long with 3 seconds of silence. All clear is a continuous 2 minute tone at steady pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
State Defense Council
Mount Dora announces proposed noise ordinance 1942
The Town Council of Mount Dora Florida on January 6 1942 submitted a proposed ordinance to ban loud and obtrusive radio music and sound devices within town limits with exceptions for band concerts and certain commercial venues. The ordinance sets penalties for violations and directs trials in the Mayor's Court. It also repeals conflicting ordinances and takes effect upon passage. The proposal is on file for public inspection with the Town Clerk. The next meeting to consider passage is at 7 30 p m January 1942 in City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Florida
J. B
H. S. Basketball Schedule Highlights Local Dates
The junior class plays run through January and February with contests at Leesburg Eustis Umatilla Clermont Tavares Winter Garden and Winter Garden. Home and away locations marked HERE and there. Conference tournament February 27-28 district March 6-7 and state March 13-14.
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Leesb
Eustis
Clermont
Umatilla
Tavares
Leesburg
Winter Garden
Notice of Lake County Federal meeting at Tavares
Notice is given of the annual meeting of members of the Lake County Federal Savings and Loan Association of Tavares to be held at the association office No 1 Broad St Tavares Florida at two oclock P M on Wednesday January 21 pursuant to the charter and by laws of the association F H Gillespie secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Federal Savings and Loan Association of Tavares
Broad St
Tavares
Florida
F. H. Gillespie
Notice of Tax Deed Application in Lake County
L B Driggers holder of part Tax Certificate No 835 issued September 4 1039 has filed for tax deed on N4 of NE of SE Sec 24 Tp 19 R The Growers Loan Guarantee Co was owner of record The property may be sold at the courthouse door in Tavares Florida at 11 AM on the first Monday in February February 2 1942 Dated December 1941 Clerk Geo J Ekes By A Jarnage Deputy
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L. B. Driggers
Lake
Florida
Eac
Growers Loan & Guaranty Co
Tavares
Fla
Jes Kes
Circuit Court
Lake County
Wallace Pike
D. H. Thomas
Court House
Geo
J. Dykes
Circuit Court of
A. J. Harnage
D. C
Fictitious Name Notice for Hotel Simpson & Whitney Rooms
Notice given under the Fictitious Name Statute that S. Grant Cowles will register Hotel Simpson & Whitney Rooms with the Lake County Circuit Clerk Mount Dora Florida upon publication proof. The business operates at Fifth and Donnelly Avenues Mount Dora. Dated January 9 1942. 2-4te.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Circuit Court
Simpson & Whitney
Fifth and Donnelly Avenues
Mount Dora
S. Grant Cowles
Lake County
New Mail Schedule Outgoing Except Sunda ne Closes
A busy mail timetable outlines departures from early morning to evening with multiple routes. It lists specific times for all points north and south, Florida mail, and air mail services to Eustis Leesburg Tavares and other stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavares
Eustis
Lees
Air Mail
Florida Mail
Sunday Mail Schedules For Air and Regular Routes
The notice details outgoing 4 30 P M air mail star route and incoming 9 15 A M air mail and regular service. Signed by C C Dooley, postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Mail
Praine- Mail
C. C. Dooley
Pastmaster
Snapshot Tips for Summer Outdoor Pictures
Practical guide to planning and shooting themed summer snapshots. Emphasizes making a connected story of picnics trips and outings with simple shots natural activity candid moments and neat framing to enhance human interest and presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Harry
Mary Gesoarina
Corse
Hick
Beter Endian
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Mr Fish
Fish
Elder Creamery
Lawn Bowling Club
John B. Griswold
Ernie Green
Robert Gould
Jessie Gould
J. M. Horton
H. S. Heist
Irene Hall
Florence Hanscom
A. F. Hathaway
F. G. Holzworth
M. M. Hill Norris A. Y Fatdhdreen
Ethel Hutchinson
Clara B. Harris
Max Henrich
O. L. Hale
E. G. Hardy
Paris E. Miller
Floyd Morris
G. B. Norton
Stella. Owens
E. D. Parker
R.V. Parker
F. R. Parker
A. Paddock
G. E. Philbrick
Mildred Philbrick
B.D. Peaslee
A. C. Quixley
George B. Ramsdell
Mary
R. Rogers Per
C. C.sofleiss
Nancy
J. Stuart
F.C. Scott
F. C
Scott
Community Church
Aid
Ae Church
Woman's
American Legion
Legion Rooms
City Hall
American Legion Auxiliary
Woman’s Club
King’s Daughters
Kiwanis
Knights of Pythias
First National Bank
Chiefs Club
Pythian Sisters
Homes of
Memos
Florida Cypress Gardens
Cypress Gardens
Jessie Stoush
United
J. J. West Realty DO
Fifth Avenue
Homer Morris
Texaco
H. S
Cte Snapshot Guild
Wity Pictures
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