Fine Talk At C of C Annual Meeting Draws 175 Guests
A Kiwanis Club and Chamber of Commerce dinner featured remarks by Secretary Schonenberger. The gathering highlighted community uptbuilding for Mount Dora and winter visitors with a brief Kiwanis Frolic announcement for February 24 and 25 at the Princess Theatre. Cliff Deming xy performed xylohone and Mrs Gaillard ler played piano. Al aegesbaum presented a speaker’s note on crime costs in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wie
Energe Financial Eee
Schonenberger
Mount Dora
Genviere
Kiwanis Club
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis
Princess Theatre
Dunga
Cliff Deming
Gaillard Ler
Alaegesbaum
Chapman
Florida
Mount Dora Promoted by Mr Hill Estate Plans
Mount Dora gains nationwide and international exposure as Mr and Mrs Hill promote this estate their advertising reaches tens of thousands. They visit weekly to prepare the home for occupancy while grounds are cleaned and landscaping will begin to establish it as Central Florida’s beauty spot. Contractors assess heating and interior work as they look forward to moving in. Visitors arrive weekly to tour the property every Sunday draws hundreds.
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Ee Gail
United States
Mount Dora
Hill
Occu
Florida
Mount Dora Yacht Club Regatta Planned for Feb 25
The Mount Dora Yacht Club sponsors a regatta Saturday afternoon February 25 featuring six races three motor boat and three sailing classes. Prizes awarded to class winners, with expected strong turnout for outboard and moths events and entrants from outside the five local boats for the Washingtons Birthday Orange Box Regatta. Officers and committees were elected at the club’s fourth stated meeting with Maj. cme L. Marsh as Commodore and Wm T. Patter son among directors at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Ible
H. G. Demacele
Joseph B.er
Too Wades
Alfred Rehbaum
O. M. Simson
J. B. Swift
H. G. Dimsdale
C. A. Bennett
Joseph T. Wadsworth
Newcomb Fuller
Gilbert E. Ganin
John Murray
George C. Thomps
Tracy M. Kramer
Ed. Rehbaum Jr
Carl S. Graves
Story interferes: Worth County reunion honors Judge Story
Chief W L Story and son Warren attended a family reunion in Worth County Georgia celebrating Judge S S Story’s 83rd birthday at Asosa Pond Church. The gathering included the judge’s sons daughters eighteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Story
Warren
Worth County
Georgia
Margaret Lakeland
King's Daughters Report Details 1938 Giving and Aid
At a Monday meeting the King's Daughters presented a full annual report led by treasurer Miss Stuart. Receipts totalled 1104 with 864.32 from individual and organizational gifts. additional donations included bedding clothing canned goods and groceries. Disbursements covered groceries milk hospital medical care and clothing. Cash gifts were made to Lake County Medical Center Chinese relief fund Children's Home Society and other local baskets and drives. Guests and winter visitors boosted support for needy in the community. The gathering at Mrs George Coffin's home had 19 attendees. Next meeting is February 13 at Mrs David S Shady Retreat Lake Ola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
Stuart
Lake County Medical Center
Children’s Home Society
East Town
King’s
George Coffin
Seventh Avenue
Harold Overhiser
David S. Shady
Lake Ola
Mount Dora Bowlers Edge DeLand by Narrow Margin
Mount Dora bowlers lost to DeLand by two points in a home match. The event featured sharp play and lively crowds with scoring notes listing Eckis Maben Dickson Hollister Baker Lockridge and DeLand’s Dor Land and Dexter Thomas Bryant Messer Linton Ilmot Wilcox Dettiote Morse Kedley among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
DeLand
Eckis
Maben
Dickson
Don Hollister
Baker
Lockridge
de R
Rs Land
Dexter
Thomas
Bryant
Messer
Ee Ae Pase
Linton
Ilmot
Wilcox
Tourist Club Presents Jean and Jo In Magic Show
The Tourist Club screens a new program next Tuesday night featuring Jean and Jo, two young magicians formerly with Howard Thurston. The act includes vanishing dogs, a rapid box illusion, rope and coin tricks, silk reproductions, and a carload of scenery for a surprising stage spectacle.
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Jean
Howard Thurston
Orange Box Racer Makes Sunday Race Debut
Sunday at 2 30 p m an Orange Box participated in weekly races amid stronger winds. Ohio and Big Apple led the fleet with 3 mile courses finishing 3 14 02 and 3 18 0 respectively while Tommy Shipes in a nine foot pram posted 3 39 0. Next race features prams with a motor escort and sailing rules emphasize sailboats have right of way over power boats and proper passing with overlaps and mark rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
Ohio
Big E
Tommy Shipes
Big Apple
Pram
Mount Dora Seniors Stage Spring Fever Farce
The Mount Dora School senior class selected Spring Fever a farce in acts by Glenn Hughes for presentation February 17 at the Community Building. The play centers on activities at a small Eastern college during Commencement week with a carefully laid plot and believably motivated humor. Rehearsals are progressing as the audience can expect a very laugh-filled evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora School
Glenn Hughes
Iday
Eastern College
Mount Dora
Fine Winter Weather in Lake County Week
Lake County Week ending Thursday January 19 shows a low of 32 at 9 am and a high of 76 at 3 pm on Friday January 13. The Foxboro Recorder, kept by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce before the Court House at Tavares, provides temperatures for growers and interested citizens. Reuben Hatcher oversees the Court House grounds and helped establish this secret, located through Arthur Williams of Tavares.
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Lake County
Foxboro
Arthur Williams
Tavares
Florence Gilbert Sings Tonight at Ori Hotel Theater
Florence Gilbert presents a program at the Ori Hotel and Auditorium in Winter Park this evening. She is assisted by Miss Maxine Saltsman, soprano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Gilbert Romeo
Ori Hotel
Taanitorium
Winter Park
Maxine Saltsman
Forty Pound Yam Grown In Mount Dora Stuns County
Mrs. H. C. Peterson of 1328 Eighth Avenue Mount Dora raised a white African yam weighing more than forty pounds. The plant is described as one of the most unusual finds in the state per Lake County Chamber of Commerce notes.
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H. C. Peterson
Eighth Avenue
Mount Dora
Lake County
Kiwanis Club Plans Frolic and Talk Program
Kiwanis meeting tied to Chamber of Commerce annual gathering. Guests included John L. Reig Flint Mich N V new Albany Ind W W Engelhard and M L Den. Frolic set for February 24 25 at Princess Theatre. Ken talks covered civic topics and crime costs in Florida with speakers including J Carlisle Rogers and L F Chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
John L. Reig
Flint, Mich
N. V. New Albany Ind
W. W. Engelhard
M. L. den
Dunga Din
Princess Theatre
Jack Simpson
George White
Cliff Deming
J. Carlisle Rogers
Leesburg
Florida Kiwanis
Kiwanis International
W. S. Randall
Horticultural Association to Meet in Mount Dora Friday
The Lake County Horticulture Association will hold a public meeting at 10 30 a m Friday January 27 in the Community Building Mount Dora with speakers from the Florida Citrus Growers Lou Kramer president of the Florida Citrus Growers Inc will speak at luncheon at noon Dr Eckley S Ellison will discuss the Federal State Horticultural Protective Service E F DeBusk Extension Citrus Turist will talk on selling by weight and citrus marketing Mrs Lucie K Miller Lake County home demonstration agent will demonstrate home use of citrus fruits The event runs 10 30 a m to 4 30 p m with luncheon at noon
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Lake County Horticulture Association
Mount Dora
Pioneer Growers
Florida
Lou Kramer
Florida Citrus Growers, Inc
Eckley S. Ellison
Federal State Horticultural Protective Service
Lakeland
E. F. DeBusk
Lucie K. Miller
Lake County
Union Service On Temperance Theme
A union service is set for next Wednesday evening February 1 at 7:30 in the Baptist church. Rev. Atticus Webb of Dallas Texas will speak as a noted temperance leader conducting a nationwide anti liquor campaign. He is an alumnus of Southwestern University and the University of Chicago and has held pastorate and college president roles prior to his temperance work. He has authored temperance books and produced a drama program aired on KUOA. He recently finished a manuscript for a new work aimed at youth and is State Superintendent of the Texas Anti Saloon League. Attendance is urged for all opposed to the liquor evil.
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Baptist Church
Atticus Webb
Dallas
Texas
Webb
Southwestern University
University of Chicago
Granbury College
KUOA
Oklahoma
Missouri
Arkansas
Texas Anti-Saloon League
Mount Dora Teams Compete at Daytona and DeLand Rinks
Mount Dora sent four bowling clubs to Daytona for a close match with Daytona. Daytona narrowly won. A social event the next day at the home club featured four Mount Dora teams. DeLand won 71 to 63 with Urquhart Bryant and Denbroder among arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Daytona
DeLand
Land
Arive
Urquhart
Bryant
Denbroder
Florida citrus retailers show profit in northern markets
The article describes direct selling by Florida growers and retailers like Malone seeking high grade oranges grapefruits and tangerines ripened on the tree. Retailers move fruit quickly with aggressive ads and by selling by the piece rather than by the dozen. Sonny, a clerk, sold over 100 dollars of fruit in a day and warns northern retailers to seize the opportunity or growers will market fruit themselves. The piece also praises E L Riley’s Mount Dora camp and its miniature homes.
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Per
Ee Cas
Malone
Sonny
Florida
E. L. Riley
Mr. Riley
Mount Dora
Mount Dorans Hurt In Auto Accidents
A series of early injuries in Mount Dora from unrelated crashes includes five men in Levy county who were struck broadside, several people returning home from hospital, and Dr. H T Fenn group involved in a rollover. Mrs Taylor and Mrs Ayers sustained bruises but non fatal injuries. Delphia Norman suffered fractures and scalp wounds after a broadside collision on Highland Avenue with H J Derby as the other driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Levy County
Messrs. C. M. Brown
Thos. H. Dooley
C. C. Dooley
L. C. Jerne
Dr. Jones
H. T. Fenn
Mrs. Taylor
Winter Park
Dr. Fenn
Sanford Road
Tavares
Derby
Highland Avenue
Shawn Dancers at Orlando Tomorrow
Ted Shawn and his men dancers present Dance of the Ages in Orlando Municipal Auditorium Friday evening January 27. The newest work features fine solo and ensemble dancing with music by Leer Meeker. The troupe is on a winter tour sponsored by Goodfellows Inc. for the Community Chest.
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Ted Shawn
Orlando Municipal Auditorium
Mr. Shawn
Leer Meeker
Shawn
Eustis
Umatilla
Orlando
Goodfellows, Inc
Mount Dora Woman's Club Sets Date for Annual Flower Show
The Mount Dora Woman's Club announces the date for its Annual Flower Show. Organizers urge members and the public to save the event date and support local horticulture and club activities.
Mount Dora Chamber Launches 1939 Membership Drive
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce begins its annual campaign aiming to recruit at least 200 members for 1939. Two teams led by Graves and Carl S. Graves plan a citywide canvass from the Villa Dora Hotel with full committee support to promote civic and business welfare in Central Florida.
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Mountera
Merce
Graves
Alfred Athe
Alfred Rehbaum
J. J. West
J. D. Pease
Geo. J. White
David — Gerald B Hurlburt
Geo. Coffin
A. Lee French
F. Marien Vee
Carl S. Graves
Florida
Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Fifth Avenue
Osceola Statue Unveiling Monday At Silver Springs
Bernice West sculpted Osceola will be unveiled at Silver Springs on Monday January 30 in a ceremony with Seminole participation to honor the 101st anniversary of Osceola's death. Florida historians will speak as Osceola’s legacy and notable feats are recounted for winter visitors.
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Bernice West
Osceola
Silver Springs
Everglades
Mount Dora
Morning Dew
United States Army
Thompson
Smith
Fort King
Esc
Florida
Redmen
Silver i
The
Florida Historical Society
Antique Show Sponsored by Junior Woman's Club
The Junior Woman's Club hosts an antique show Friday afternoon February 10 from 1 to 6 at the Mount Dora Yacht Club. Entry is open to antiques and historical articles. no furniture due to space. Registration through Chamber of Commerce. 35 cents admission goes to the club library at Lake County Medical Center in Eustis. Francys Sadler chairs the event.
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Mount Dora Yacht Club
Chamber of Commerce
Junior Woman’s Club
Lake County Medical Center
Eustis
Francys Sadler
Thompson Visitors From Ohio Spar Over Length of Stay
The Topic reports Mr. and Mrs. George C. Thompson arrived from East Liverpool, Ohio for a three week visit but seek a longer stay. Thompson favors several months while Mrs. Thompson objects to a short visit, and friends hope they stay year round with brief breaks for family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Thompson
Liverpool
Ohio
Thompson
Egatt
Mount Dora Havana Cruise Attracts Notable Interest
Enthusiasm for the Mount Dora Havana cruise February 5 to 14 grows with space for six more guests. Interested parties should contact Mrs. Hanscom at 832 Grandview Street this week to join the party.
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Havana
Hanscom
Grandview Street
Mount Dora High School Basketball Schedule
Mount Dora High School announces a basketball slate including Clermont on Friday January 27 at 7 30 pm Ocoee Tuesday January 31 away Enterprise Friday February 3 home Apopka Monday February 6 home Umatilla Friday February 10 home Sr Play Friday February 17 away Winter Garden Monday February 20 home Games start at 7 30 pm Deaths from whooping cough in the United States have dropped 83 percent since 1900 per U S Census Bureau reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
U. S
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C. of C
Mr. Hill
Yacht Club
Maj. Chas. Marsh
Gene and
Kiwanis News
Union Service
Bowling News
George Malone
Mount Dorans
Hanscom Actors
Bob Hanscom
Florence G. Hanscom
Mount Dora High School
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