Tourists Set Floats for Winter Visitors Day at Orlando Fair
Invitations mailed to clubs in Auburndale, DeLand, Kissimmee, Melbourne, Sanford, St. Augustine and more invite entries for a February 21 parade through Orlando with mini floats and bands. Decorations capped at 25 dollars. Prizes include 25 dollars for largest attendance and 20 dollars for greatest distance among delegations, plus multiple 10 dollar awards for families, oldest visitor, and youngest twins. A registration booth will welcome Winter Visitors Day participants.
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Bickford
Orlando Fair
Tourist Club Membership 1939 40
Membership listings for the Tourist Club for the 1939 1940 season feature Mrs De Abbott among the participants and reference continuation on page 8. The brief note signals a recurring club roster update in the newspaper.
Important Change in Woman's Club Program
Notice to members and others interested. Dr. Helen Cole of Rollins College will speak February 14 instead of March 27. The event is an open meeting and both women and gentlemen may attend. It is described as one of the outstanding programs of the club year.
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Helen Cole
Rollins Colle Tions Pererenens Aftar Cenerel Fosite
Cole
Mount Plymouth Golf Course Opens Season With Bogey Tourney
Mount Plymouth Golf Course opens for the season on Sunday January 21 with 18 holes in good condition. A blind bogey tournament will be held that day offering prizes and free play to all participants. The event aims to introduce new players to the course as plans for a local golf club grow.
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Mount Plymouth
Tourists Buy Winter Home From New York Dealer
Mr E B Ferson sold a venue property to Mr and da Chas Barl of Utica New York. Earl is deeply involved in New York state mercantile business owning a large farm machinery firm. They will split summers between New York and Mount Diep with A C Quixley Realty Co handling the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Ferson
An . da. Chas. Barl
Utica
New York
Earl
New York State
Oroner
Mount Diep
A.C. Quixley Realty Co
The Ghost Parade at the Community Building
In Littleboro the Ghost Parade returns for a staged mystery and romance. Characters include Miss Suzanne Sawyer, Absalom Hawkes, Sheriff Absolom Hawkes, and guests at the hotel with vaudeville bears and movie actresses. Local high school students sell tickets to support the junior class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suzanne Sawyer
Littleboro
Kins
Mary Allen
Mamie Rose Callahan
Sheila Spilky
Abe Higgenbottom
van Moore
J. L. High
Bernard McCabe
Methabel
Betty Blanchard
Matilda
Winifred Harding
Jean Shipes
Joanne French
Gertrude Moore
Miriam Blackman
Absolom Hawkes
Felton Dean
Wilbur Vanzant
Hiram Hawkes
Sam Fertitta
Rastus
Bell Hop
Victor Moore
All Day Boat Trip for Wise Party Around Florida Lakes
Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Wise hosted a Sunday boat trip aboard the City of Dora. After touring Lake Dora, Dora Canal, and Lake Eustis, the group dined at Palm Garden near Dead River before returning to Mount Dora. Attendees included travelers from Ohio and Massachusetts, plus local residents and family members.
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Harry J. Wise
Dora
Lake Dora
Dora Canal
Lake Eustis
Palm Garden Age
Dead River
Lake Harris
Mount Dora
Earl Dodd
Ohio
G. R. B. Pikhard
Wayzata
Minn
Jeannette Nelson
Bessie L. Norton
Danvers
Mass
Cothecton, Tolper
Northampton
George A. Kimball
Contoocook
N. H
Raymond Young
Helen M. Henry
Hilda Streeton
E. Philbrick
Mildred Philtrick
Adeline Wise
Curtis a _ son
Billy
Bridle and Saddle Club Elects 1940 Officers
The Lake County Bridle and Saddle Club elected officers for 1940 with Paul E. Brown of Eustis as president, John Ed Baker of Umatilla as vice president, Jess H. Allen of Altoona as secretary treasurer, Leon Cheek Jr of Mount Dora as publicity secretary, and Earl Wolfe of Umatilla and Pick Talley of Mount Dora as directors. Plans include building club homes near the Hesionel Forest on a donated site and a forthcoming club supper on the grounds. Refreshments were provided by Mr and Mrs Jess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Jess
Ellsworth Chestnut Hill Winter Home Sold in Mount Dora
The Ellsworths purchased the Clark Fillenbecke corner house in Chestnut Hill for a winter residence. J J West Realty Co. handled the sale. The Dillenbecks, familiar to Mount Dora, will occupy Mrs Thayer's adjoining cottage next December after seasonal alterations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth
Clark Fillenbecke
Chestnut Hill
J. J .West Realty Co
Prize Winning Cattle At Lake County Fair
Mount Dora dairyman Frank Drake won multiple prizes at the Lake County Fair. Tuesday judging awarded him first for Jersey milk cow and several firsts and seconds across heifer classes, plus top honors for his grand champion bull and heifer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Drake
Mount Dora
Lake County
Jersey
New W U Operator Here In Mount Dora
Miss Ruby Doster arrives to run the local Western Union office and is getting acquainted with town duties after a stint in Williston Florida. Miss Betty Ogle stays in Mount Dora for a short extension before moving on to Bellaire as dame St Cae s pareners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Doster
Western Union
Williston
Florida
Betty Ogle
Mount Dora
Bellaire
Dame St Cae
Grist wins blind bogey at Lake County Bug Club
R. P. Grist takes first with a net 83 in the Saturday blind bogey tournament at Lake County Bug Club. M. F. Burnell places second with a low net. Other notable scores this week at Country Club include a 72 by Webber and a one under par 7 by Warren Dawson of Chicago staying at Howey.
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R. P. Grist
Lake County
Bug Club
M. F. Burnell
Webber
Warren Dawson
Chicago
Howey
Kiwanis Chamber Supper Meeting Evening
Kiwanis will join the Chamber of Commerce at a supper meeting in Community Building at 6:30 PM. Last Thursday featured a strong talk by William C. Brooker, American Legion commander, and five new members were welcomed including E. M. Engelhard and R. C. Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Chamber of Commerce
William C. Brooker
The
American Legion
George White
E. M. Engelhard
R. C. Thomas
Harry Westbrook Reed
J. M. Smith
Pickins Talley
Engelhard
Bridgeport
Florida
Legion
St. Petersburg
Jacksonville
Miami
Brooker
Ion
Rae
Int
Yacht Club Shower Promises Surprises and Fun Friday
All Yacht Club members are invited to an entertainment at the house Friday night. The principal feature is a clubhouse shower and members are asked to bring items for equipment and decorations. Packages and other contributions are welcome.
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Yacht Club
Growth of Lake County Chamber Memberships Seen
Montverde leads towns in Lake County with 36 memberships toward a 20 quota and the credit goes to directors J M Lowry and C F Evans. Minneola reports 260 percent, Montverde 180 and Astatula 145 percent of quotas as total memberships reach 494 in the first ten days. Eustis tops counties in sustaining and contributing memberships totaling 94.50 dollars with several towns close in amounts. Three Kick Off breakfasts set for January 17 18 and 19 to launch a three county campaign with directors from multiple towns attending.
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Montverde
Lake County
Lake Ioeher Chamber of Commerce
Minneola
Astatula
J. M. Lowry
C. F. Evans
Eee
R. E. Crummer Co
Orlando
Dickson-Ives Co
T. A. Jamison
Eustis
Bank of Tavares
L. Schumacher
W. L. Se Amatilla
Mount Dora
G. W. Pringle
Florida Nursery
Leesburg
E. H. Wilkerson
B. A
Jalarmy Citrus Groves
R. D. Keene
Walter C. Mitchell
Clermont
W. L. Glover
Englewood
N. J
Clermont Press
Paul A. Miller
C. S. Ball
Geo. Coffin
Tavares
Umatilla
Sylvan Shores Hotel
Altoona
Naetula
Cassia
Grand Island
Lake Jem
Mount Plymouth
Paisley
Seneca
Sorrento
Ae Shores
Uma
Lakeview Hotel
Emeralda
Fruitland Park
Howey
Lady Lake
Lisbon
Okahumpka
Yalaha
Way
Belay
Lake Highlands
Ho’ Clermont
Ferndale
Groveland
Mascotte
Lake No
Dr and Mrs Brodie Find Winter Stay in Tucson
A news note from Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Brodie says they are in Tucson Arizona for the winter. They arrived recently and are staying at the Pioneer Hotel with plans for a quiet season as they settle in.
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Mrs. Brodie
Tucson, Arizona
A. M. Brodie
Tucson
Arizona
Pioneer Hotel
Lions Welcome District Governor Reames in Mount Dora
Mount Dora Lions hosted District Governor E. L. Reames of Gainesville Florida who spoke on Lions activities across the state and Havana International Convention plans Florida delegates exceed five hundred with six Havana hotels booked Wildwood shows twelve of twenty members attending the convention Mount Dora seeks delegate count for Havana next week Captain R E Rose of Sanford will speak as guest next Monday night to aim for an outstanding meeting
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Lion E. L
Bert” Reames
Gainesville
Florida
Lion Reames
Mount Dora
Havana
Cuba
Surroun
Wildwood
N Eeetoeea
Lions
Aker
Hotel Mount Dora Winter Guests Listed
The Hotel Mount Dora lists winter guests including M. M. Caley from Lapeer Michigan and J. Rush ford from Northampson Massachusetts. Others include Mrs. M. Dahl and D. Seek of Washington Court House Ohio Mrs. Z. Houser and Mrs. S. Large of Taylorville Illinois Mrs. George Totter of Greenwich Connecticut and Nicholas Runde of Greenwich Connecticut. Also Mr. E. F. McGrath from Pan BP France and Mrs. J. B. Hall of New Haven Connecticut. Mr. and Mrs. Hull from Kansas City Missouri are among those registered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
M. M. Caley
Lapeer
Mich
J. Rushford
Northampson
Mass
M. Dahl
D. Seek
Washington Court House
Ohio
Z. Houser
S. Large
Taylorville
George Totter
Greenwich
Pan “BP
France
J. B. Hall
New Haven
Conn
Hull
Kansas City
Tanner and guests cruise lakes on remodeled boat Smee
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Tanner and Mr. and Mrs. D. Fletcher Crane spent Saturday night and Sunday on Lakes Dora and Beauclaire aboard the Smee. The cruise marked the first since remodeling, with Sunday fishing yielding enough for meals aboard and a good mess to bring ashore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Tanner
D. Fletcher Crane
Dora
Beauclaire
Mr. Tanner
Turkey Supper Planned by Zellwood M E Church
The Wesley Fellowship Class of Zellwood M E Church sponsors a turkey supper on February 9 at Zellwood School Auditorium. Arrangements aim to make it an outstanding event with musical entertainment.
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Wesley Fellowship
Zellwood M. E. Church
Zellwood School
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce Plans Meeting and Supper
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce announces its annual meeting and supper at 6:30 PM in the Community Building social rooms with dinner for fifty cents and children admitted for twenty five. Fuller Warren of Jacksonville will discuss Florida's Future, and four directors will be elected to two year terms. Proceeds fund furnishings and equipment for the Community Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
L. Raymond Cox
Tracy M. Kramer
H. L. Drugg
A. C. Quixley
Carl S. Graves
D. F. Crane
J. M. Smith
Otis Hale
Chamber of Commerce
Fifth Avenue
Bethune-Cookman College Concert featuring Negro choir
The Tourist Club presented a concert by sixteen Bethune-Cookman College students and staff led by Miss Brown and an accompanist. The program included spirituals and solos with Dunbar readings and concluded with a chorus of Old Man River and God Bless America. Mrs Roosevelt and Roland Hayes were planned guests for the college’s fifth anniversary event on February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Miss Brown
Daytona Beach
Cap Nattie
Miss Roberts
Dunbar
Melinda
America
X Ray Clinics Announced In War On Tuberculosis
The Lake County Health Department and the Lake County Tuberculosis and Health Association announced a schedule of x ray clinics to uncover early tuberculosis cases. Request blanks are distributed. sign and visit the nearest clinic for x ray pictures. Clinics: January 22 Clermont Minneola Clermont School 9 00 am to 1 00 pm white 1 00 pm to 5 00 pm colored. January 23 Groveland back of A P store 9 00 am to 1 00 pm white 1 00 pm to 5 00 pm colored, January 24 High School 9 00 am to 1 00 pm white 1 00 pm to 5 00 pm colored. January 25 Eustis Medical Center southeast corner first floor 9 00 am to 1 00 pm white 1 00 pm to 5 00 pm colored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Department of Health
Lake County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Clermont
Minneola- Clermont
Groveland
A&p
Eustis
Medical Center Southeast Corner
Florida Baptist Convention Meets in Lakeland
The Florida Baptist Convention gathers January 16 to 18 at Lakeland with sessions at the city auditorium and First Baptist Church. The church recently lost its building by fire. about a thousand men from over 700 Baptist churches are expected to attend. Reverend R. W. Acree and his wife and Mrs. J. M. Thompson are among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Baptist Convention
First Baptist Church
Lakeland
Florida
R. W. Acree
J. M. Thompson
Mount Mainiouon Bushee Motes
Lake County Chamber Awards for Florida Newspaper Service
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce will award a trophy to the Florida newspaper judged by the Georgia State Press Association special committee for best community service. The trophy will be presented at the Press Breakfast during the Orange Festival in Winter Haven on Friday January 26. The award honors newspapers for outstanding service to the community and acknowledges the State Press Association’s appreciation to the Chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Florida
Bas Es
Georgia State Press Association
Florida State Press Association
Winter Haven
State Press Association
Another Check for Finnish Relief Sent from Mount Dora
A further $20.00 was remitted to Finnish Relief from Mount Dora, raising the local fund to about $3.00 with a new $70.00 local total and $100 donated directly to the New York office. Coin boxes yielded 48.59 from small contributions. checks should be made out to Finnish Relief Fund and sent to Mrs. George Keller treasurer Topic office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
New York
George Keller
Topic Office
Dr and Mrs Reed Hosted Boat Trip Guests
Dr and Mrs Harry W Reed and Mr and Mrs George C Keller joined Mr and Mrs Arthur A Tanner on the cabin cruiser Imee for a Thursday outing. The party anchored at Lake Beauclaire and fished from the boat, catching a mess for Dr and Mrs Reed amid a festive gathering with steak sandwiches and other provisions.
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Harry W. Reed
George C. Keller
Arthur A. Tannner
Imee
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Mrs. de Abbott
Bridle and Saddle Club
W. U
Golf News
Kiwanis News
County Chamber
Wm. C
Titan
Lions News
HOTEL
Zellwood
Community Service
DR. and
Mrs. Reed
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