First All Florida Orange Box Regatta Prep in Mount Dora
Local high school pram builders Tommy Ernest Minkley Bobby Vincent Lloyd Sortie Robert Hecker Ray Blanchard and partners aim to enter five boats in a Florida State Pram Regatta. Practice hours stack as February 22 deadline nears with sails to be set and rules circulated for the upcoming Mount Dora event at the Yacht Club pier.
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Mount Dora
Tommy Ernest Minkley
Bobby Vincent
Lloyd Sortie
Robert Hecker
Ray Blanchard
Bobby
Lloyd
Fean Sonie
Yacht Club
Los Angeles
Employment Service Interviewer Visits Mount Dora on Wednesdays
An interviewer from the Florida State Employment Service teams with Mount Dora City Hall each Wednesday morning from 11 to 12 to assist unemployment compensation applicants. Workers are urged to have a Social Security number to avoid payment delays and to report multiple numbers to the nearest office.
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Florida State Employment Service
Mount Dora
Florida
Fons A. Hathaway
State Employment Service
Pane
Social Security Board
Citron Grown Through a Can Draws Curiosity in Georgia
Mrs. Claude Chapman and son Milton and Mrs. Ruth Jacobs visited Hawkinsville Georgia to see Chapman's mother and sister. They enjoyed a supper after visiting and learned about a citron grown through a can shown in a store window.
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Claude Chapman
Milton
Ruth Jacobs
Hawkinsville
Florida Ship Canal Hinted Amid City News And Wit
A reflective local column mixes climate notes and global topics with jokes, noting fuel relief cuts, a revived Florida ship canal project, and a lively Chamber of Commerce dinner. It ends with cautionary humor about crossing bridges and railroad tracks.
Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club Elects Officers and Directors
January 11 meeting at the clubhouse reelects President R C Thomas Vice President G M Whitney and Secretary Treasurer E R Eckis. Board of governors re elected includes R T Gould H Sprague and A Maben with the officers. President Thomas commends park board for aiding the club. Results to appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club
R. C. Thomas
G. M. Whitney
E. R. Eckis
R. T. Gould
H. Sprague
A. Maben
Thomas Sycoomiell
Local Scouts to Receive Badges at District Meet
Lake District scouts in Clermont will hold their annual meeting and Court of Honor at 8 p.m. Thursday January 19. M. L. Roberts of Groveland will preside. Scouts from Mount Dora Leesburg Tavares and Eustis earn Second Class First Class Star and Life ranks. Eagle goes to Alton Myers with Jack Hippler earning Gold Palm. District supper and officer election follow. Harold V. Pace expected to attend.
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Lake of Scouters
Lake District
Clermont
M. L. Roberts
Groveland
Scout Advancement
Central Florida
Glen Roberts
Paul Mosteller
Curtis Jackson
Mount Dora
John Snellings
Leesburg
Robert Bronson
Los 8
Eustis
Jack Wickersmith
Norman Tuckett, Jr
Durward Brewer
Thomas Robertson
Jefferson Terrill
Carey Colley
Harold V. Pace
Central Florida Council
March of Dimes Campaign In Lake County Schools
County Superintendent D H Moore directs the March of Dimes program in Lake County schools. Florida officials urge teachers to observe the President's birthday in class with health discussions, assembly programs, and essays. The effort seeks to recruit students into the national fund with cash prizes for top essays.
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D H. Moore
Lake County
Colin English
Florida
English
National Fund
Women bowlers stun husbands in friendly match
Friday afternoon four women faced four men in a mixed bowling contest at the club. Jessie Gould bowled opposite her father in Tead position as Mrs Gould met Mr Gould. The sides included Mrs Denbroeder and Mr Denbroeder, Mrs Eckis and Mr Eckis, Mrs Maben and Mr Maben. Rain halted play after a spirited first event.
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Miss. Jessie Gould
Miss Gould
Gould
Gould. A Mrs. Denbroeder Vs Mr. Denbroeer. Mrs. Eckis
Eckis
Maben
Mayo
Urquhart
Linton
Morse
Denbroeder
Dr Will L Wood Elected President of Lake County Health Center
Mount Dora physician Dr Will L Wood was elected president of the Lake County Health Center a nonprofit group of local doctors who operate a 50 bed hospital in the Fountain Inn building Eustis at their annual meeting Also elected were Dr W L Ashton from Umatilla as vice president and a slate including Dr Tyre M M Hannum Toula Rao S C Colley and others from Mount Dora and Eustis to the board
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Will L. Wood
Mount Dora
Lake County
Mrs Hanscom to Conduct Cuban Tour From Mount Dora
Mrs Florence G Hanscom of Grandview Street is appointed to lead the Gulf Travel Service group for a Mount Dora to Havana cruise. Health issues prevent George H Peardy from guiding. Prospective travelers should contact Mrs Hanscom at 832 Grandview Street to join the tour departing Mount Dora on the afternoon of February 5.
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George H. Peady
Mount Dora
Havana
Florence G. Hanscom
Grandview Street
Gulf Travel Service
Mat
Kiwanis Club Meeting Features Local Talent
Kiwanis and Chamber of Commerce jointly hosted a noon gathering with eight in attendance. Entertainment included Orlando Young at the piano, Cherry Owens on vibraphone, and 12 year old ventriloquist Jack Sideman performing as W. C. Fields and others. Thomas H. Cooley spoke on the Pan American Peace Conference in South America. A prize from L. C. Jerue was awarded to Jack Simpson.
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Kiwanis
Chamber O Lodgebreatner
Island
Jack Sideman
W. C. Fields
Baby Snooks
Ned Sparks
Martha Ra
Thomas H. Cooley
South America
Memory Martin
Mark Dupree
Eustis
A. M. Engelhard
M. L. Denbroeder
Charlie Wilkes
L. Belden Crane
Alfred Maben
Frank Hadlock
A. C. Johnson
J. M. Smith
L. C. Jerue
Jack Simpson
Bank In Splendid Condition Shown In Annual Report
The First National Bank of Mount Dora reported a record year with higher loans and assets in 1938. George J. White, president, noted the bank’s strongest performance yet and increased activity across all departments. Directors for 1939 were elected, along with officers including White as president and Heim as vice president.
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First National Bank of Mount Dora
George J. White
For
Robert W. Dickson
Carl S. Graves
L. R. Heim
J. E. Fortner
Wm. J. Johnson
Alfred Rehbaum
A. J. Waltz
J.J. West
George J. Ite
J. M McCown
H. L. Banks
Florida Kiwanis Hold Annual Meet in Eustis
The Florida District Kiwanis International held its mid winter conference in Eustis on January 15 and 16 with strong attendance from six Lake County clubs. J Newt Lummus of Miami became District Governor for 1939. speaker was Dr D W Daniel of Clemson College. The Eustis Club hosted well as Frank Banning led the local committee with M F Bunnell aiding.
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Florida
Kiwanis International
Eustis
Lake County
Fountain Inn
J. Newt Lummus
Miami
D. W. Daniel
School of General Science
Clemson College
South Carolina
State of Florida
Eustis Club
Frank Banning
M.F. Bunnell
Eustis Chamber of Ot Nan
Professional service work by gender in 1930 US
The United States Census Bureau reports that in 1930 about 14.2 percent of female workers were in professional service compared with 4.4 percent of male workers.
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United States
United States Census Bureau
Florida Exhibit Coin Reproduction Sold in Lake County
The Florida State Exhibit offers an exact size commemorative coin at the New York World's Fair. A limited run will be available this week as the booster campaign staff solicits public contributions in Lake County.
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Florida
Lake County
Russian Quartet Delights Mount Dora Tourist Club Audience
The Russian quartet under director Nicholas Vasilieff gave a memorable two part program at the Tourist Club. The ensemble showcased sacred melodies like Monastery Chant and popular pieces such as Evening Bells and Beneath the Snow My Russia Lies. Pianist Ralph Brainard performed Nocturne and An Evening in Vienna, while soloists Troitzky Batneff and Vasilieff earned praise for tenor, contrabass, and overall stage presence. The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event.
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Icholas Vasilieff
Quaret
Russia
Ralph Brainard
Vienna
Vasilieff
Evers
Leonid Troitzky
Michael Batneff
Mount Dora
Sylvan Shores Hotel Welcomes New Arrivals
Hotel guests listed include Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Bebb of Canton Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Cornelius and Mrs. Melissa Cornish of Indianapolis, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Heim of Fairfield Connecticut, Mr. and Mrs. M. Bretchneider of Solon Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Robinson of Miami Oklahoma, Mr. and Mrs. A. Twingstrand of Oak Park Illinois, Bernice West and son Murray Ratz.
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Harry E. Bebb
Canton
Ohio
George H. Cornelius
Indianapolis
Ind
Melissa Cornish
L. R. Heim
Fairfield
Quotable lines on education and faith from midcentury chatter
A collage of brief quips on college life learning and love. The lines touch on education after graduation the nose as a body organ the shift in dance etiquette and the Gospel of Christ as a person centered message.
Talk on Jewish Situation at Methodist Church
The Wednesday evening service next week features Rabbi Morris A. Skop from Orlando as speaker on the present Jewish Christian situation. His talk aims to foster understanding amid much written and spoken debate. Public invited to hear at 8 p.m. A community sing led by Eddie Gibson begins at 7, devotion from 7:30 to 8.
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Methodist Church
Morris A. Skop
Orlando
Eddie Gibson
Townend Club Elects Officers
The Mount Dora Townsend Club Number 1 elected new officers for the coming year at its regular Monday meeting. C. E. Tincher was chosen president, E. A. Potter secretary and treasurer, and J. E. Lea vice president. President Tincher appointed his committees.
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Mount Dora Townsend Club
C. E. Tincher
E. A. Potter
J. E. Lea
Tincher
Chamber of Commerce Events In Mount Dora
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce holds an annual meeting in the Community Building social rooms at 6 30 tonight with Kiwanis in joint session. L F Chapman will discuss The Cost of Crime and the Prison System of Florida. A musical program by Cliff Deming and Mrs Velma Nice follows. Four directors to 2 year terms will be elected. Tickets for dinner 50 cents go to Community Building improvements.
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Mar
Florida Ship Canal
U. S. A. Pasamaquoddy
Chamber OF Commerce
Colling Foe
Kiwanis Club
India
Mexico
British East Africa
Dept. of Agriculture
Sandy
Boulder Dam
Mount Dora
Cliff Deming
Velma Nice
D. F. Crane
J. M. Smith
Otis Hale
Fifth Avenue
Ee Building
Florida Exhibit Booster Staff In Mount Dora Visit
Florida State Exhibit booster team visited Mount Dora on Monday to brief locals about Florida at the New York World's Fair and to avoid competing with the Chamber of Commerce for funds. The group, led by Blaine McGrath, aimed to educate young women on Florida attractions and raise $150,000 for the state building and seven months of exhibit operations starting April 30, 1939.
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Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
McGrath
Florida
E. L. Constance
Dick Hart
Bill ‘Carter
Gerry Stumpf
Lila Neville
Kay Wagle
Eloise Klemm
Mount Dora Schools Reach Christmas Seal Quota
Mount Dora schools led Lake County for a second year in meeting the Christmas Seal quota. Prof. Rose Borough reports from the Lake County Tuberculosis and Health Association that the quota was 4 cents per elementary student and 6 cents per high school student. Contributions continue and final totals may surpass last year, with residents and winter visitors contributing generously to aid the cause.
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Mount Dora
Lake County
Roseborough
Antique Show Planned by Junior Woman's Club at Mount Dora
The Junior Woman's Club announces a February 10 antique show at the Mount Dora Yacht Club from 1 to 6 PM chaired by Miss Francys Sadler. Open to entrants with antiques or historical articles, no furniture due to space limits. Registration at Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce. Tea served 4 to 6 PM for 35 cents.
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Mount Dora Yacht Club
Francys Sadler
Mount Dora
Premium lists issued for Central Florida Exposition at Orlando
Premium lists for the Central Florida Exposition at Orlando run Feb 27 to March 4. Clifford T. Bickford, general manager, says displays ranging from antiques to canaries and Boy Scout projects are eligible. Free copies available. exhibits will be housed in fireproof buildings with protective measures and thousands of dollars in cash awards.
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Orlando
Clifford T. Bickford
Masonic Meeting Tonight Features Dean Johnson Speaker
The Masonic lodge meets at 8 o clock tonight. Dean Melville Johnson of St Luke's Cathedral Orlando will speak on The Holy Saints John. Visiting Masons are welcome to attend.
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Dean Melville Johnson
St. Luke’s Cathedral
Orlando
Sts. John
Leguminous vegetables include beans peas lentils and soy
Leguminous vegetables are beans peas lentils and soya beans.
Hanscom Players Present The Music Master in Chicago
The Bob Hanscom Players of Chicago bring The Music Master to the Tourist Club stage tonight, following a successful prior production Three years ago of Big Hearted Herbert. Patrons expect a delightful evening of entertainment from this popular group.
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Feamees
Bob Hanscom Players
Chicago
Herbert
Evening fellowship supper at Mount Dora Baptist Church
On Friday January 13 the Mount Dora Baptist Church hosted a fellowship supper at the Community Building for 125 guests. Decorations featured ferns sweet peas and vibrant blooms while speakers including Rev R W Acree Mr Reno of Pennsylvania and Mr Moorhead shared reflections on faith the church and its progress. The program closed with Rev A A Staney’s prayer and practical remarks about the building project.
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Baptist Church of
Adams
Stokely
Lotz
McDonald
R. W. Acree
J. H Dew
North Carolina
Reno
Pennsylvania
Christ
Robert
Jackie’ Swartz
Billy Stokely
Jesus
Mount Eye High School Basketball Schedule Update
The Mount Eye High School basketball schedule lists Jr. games on January 20 January 24 January 27 and January 31 with follows March 7 February 3 February 6 February 10 and Feb 17 for Sr. play all games at 7 30 p m The Saturday Evening Post features a Marine Studios article titled Under Glass with nine photographs by J Bryan Ill.
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Mount Eye High School
Umatilla
Tucs
Clermont
Fri
Ocoee
Enterprise
Apopka
Mon
Winter Garden
Man
Eving Post
Marineland
St. Augustine
J. Bryan
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Employment Service
Villa Dora
DR. Wood
New President Lake CO. Health Center
Mrs. Hanscom
Kiwanis News
Sylvan Shores Hotel
Townend Club
Hanscom Players
Baptist Fellowship
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