Davies Light Opera Co. to Perform Next Week in Rochester
The Davies Light Opera Company, led by Welsh tenor William Davies, arrives in Rochester for a February sequence of four entertainments booked by the Collins Bureau. The program features quartet numbers duets and solos with classics from Verdi Tannhauser and Dvorak plus selections from light operas such as Bohemian Girl Martha and Rio Rita. The Tourist Club and friends can expect a polished show and varied repertoire.
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Collins Bureau
Rochester
N. Y
Davies Light Opera Company
William Davies
Chicago
Davis Light Opera Company
Davies
Nanette
Needlework Guild Ingathering Set for February Fifth
The Needlework Guild will hold its annual ingathering on Wednesday February 5 in the display room of the Triangle Gas Company at Donnelly and Fifth avenues. Directors should submit articles early for display. Mary MacDonell is president. American Legion card party announced for tonight.
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Needlework Guild
Triangle Gas Company
Donnelly and
Fifth Avenues
Mount Dora WPA Instructor Appointed for Free Classes
Mrs Williams WPA instructor for Mount Dora has been appointed to teach adults over sixteen. Classes start anytime up to 9 p m with no fee, funded by the government. A study group will examine The Jew and the World Ferment by Basil Mathews, contact 601 Eleventh Avenue West.
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W. C. Williams
WPA
Mount Dora
County Federation Of Women's Clubs To Meet
The Lake County Federation of Women's Clubs will hold its regular meeting February 7 in Eustis at the Woman's Clubhouse. A morning session opens at 10 o'clock followed by an 11 o'clock address by Mrs. Herberta Leonardy on WPA Florida. At 1:30 p.m. Dr. Settle will present teaching methods with faculty and pupils from the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind.Lunch by the Methodist Church sisters for fifty cents. reservations due February 4 to Miss Edith Smith. Delegates from Mount Dora urged to attend and notify Mrs. Emma S. Marsh to connect with Miss Smith.
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Lake County Federation of Women’s Clubs
Eustis
Woman’s Club
Herberta Leonardy
Works Progress Administration of Florida
Settle
Florida State School For
Emma
Marsh
Grandview Street
Mount Dora
Miss Smith
William Watt Claimed By Death
William Watt, a longtime Mount Dora resident and former Boston businessman, dies after a life of civic involvement and citrus cultivation. Survived by wife Adeline M. Watt, a son, a brother, and a sister, with interment planned in Newton Center, Massachusetts. The community laments the loss of a generous, civic minded citizen who favored local improvements and flowers.
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B. James
Newton Center
Mass
Rehbaum
Adeline M. Watt
Mount Dora
John Watt
Auburndale
Belle Westover
Boston
Watt
North
Mr. Watt
Brooklyn
Thompson and Norris Co
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Chamber of Commerce
Yacht Club
Brodie
How to Forget What to Forget Sermon At Community Church
Dr. Brodie delivers Sunday sermon on memory topics at the Community Church. Music includes organ preludes and an anthem with Miss Davis and choir featuring soprano and tenor duet.
Men's Fellowship Supper Tonight at Methodist Church
The Methodist church hosts a Men's Fellowship Supper Thursday evening at 6 30. Several informal talks will be given and the event is open to members and friends of the church.
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Methodist Church
Kiwanis Ladies Night Praised by Local Club
Kiwanis Ladies Night drew about seventy five Kiwanians and guests with a banquet and entertainment. O M Simpson presided and G B Hurlburt led the program. Rehbaum awarded attendance certificates to L C Smith D F Crane A J Waltz Geo J White Wm J Johnson and G A Richardson for year long meeting participation.
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Kiwanis
O. M. Simpson
G. B. Hurlburt
Mr. Rehbaum
L. C. Smith
D. F. Crane
A. J. Waltz
Geo. J.white
Wm. J. Johnson
G. A. Richardson
Driverless car rams two as it rolls down Fifth Avenue
A driverless car rolled from a parked position on Fifth Avenue near Donnelly Park Stadium Saturday night and struck two parked vehicles. J L Rutherford admitted responsibility for the damage, which heavily damaged Bennett Whidden’s car and lightly damaged Tremain’s vehicle as bystanders watched the runaway vehicle fail to stop before impact.
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J. L. Rutherfird
Fifth Avenue
Donnelly Park Stadium
Fifth and
Donnelly
Bennett Whidden
Clayton St
Whidden
Fort Myers
Rutherford
Clayton ‘Tremain
Fifth
Mr. Rutherford
Tremain
Mount Dora Birthday Celebrations for Mrs Parfitt
On Cheerio Wednesday morning Mount Dora was mentioned in honor of Mrs Walter E Parfitt who turned 92 that day. She resides with daughters Mrs Frank L Hubbard and Mrs George L Zell and marked the occasion with longtime friends who have joined each year since she moved to Mount Dora twelve years ago.
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Mount Dora
Walter E. Parfitt
Russian Chorus Gave Fine Concert Sunday
Mme. Slaviansky and her daughter led a Russian and American chorus in a Community Church concert. The program featured English preludes, vivid Russian songs, a Frog and the Bull sketch, and the crowd enjoyed The Song of the Volga Boatmen and The End of a Perfect Day. Gorgeous costumes added to the evening's charm.
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Mme
Margarita Slaviansky
Mme. Slavianski
Eubertaed
Slaviansky
Italy
Tag Day supports Lake County Hospital in Umatilla
Lake County Hospital Tag Day raised funds toward an operating table costing 850 dollars. The drive led by the Hospital Committee of the Woman’s Club netted 154 dollars 25 cents after expenses with a 382 dollars 50 cents payment to secure a half price portion due to a ten percent discount. Contributions are invited through February 15.
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Woman’s Club
H. T. Fenn
R. W. Dickson
Mabel Cleary
Lake County
Umatilla
George Keller
Lieut Pearce shines in Rollins College dramatics
Mount Dora friends learn Lieut Pearce, now at Rollins College, studies dramatics under Dr. Flieschman. He has appeared in two plays and will lead in Children of the Moon February 21 22 during Founders Week at Annie Russell Theatre. He also acts in Goodbye Again February 28 and sings in Rollins Cathedral Choir.
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Lieut. Pearce
Mount Dora
Rollins College
E. E. Flieschman
Annie Russell
Hedgeson Players
Billy
Holt
Rollins Cathedral
Scofield to Address Townsend Club Meeting
Inverness resident George W. Scofield will speak at the Townsend Club on Monday evening February 3 at 7 30. A large turnout is hoped as Scofield has important information to share. The program includes Naomi Hewitt, acclaimed cellist of the Lake Side Trio, with Eveleth. Hewitt has earned top press praise nationwide. A report on progress and Congressional District Board deliberations will be presented.
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George W. Scofield
Inverness
Townsend Club
Scofield
Naomi Hewitt
Lakeside
Eveleth
Miss Hewitt
The
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Congres District Board
Benefit Card Party At Community Building
A community benefit card party hosted by the American Legion and Ageetary is scheduled tonight at the Community Building. The event begins safely at 8 pm and supports local efforts.
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Red
American Legion and
Ageetary
American Legion and Auxiliary
Meeks to Speak on The Liquor Peril at Mount Dora Event
Washington DC educator Dr Benjamin W Meeks will address Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce members Monday night February 3 at eight oclock. A Baltimore Hopkins graduate and former General Conference delegate he leads the Washington District and serves on the Board of Prohibition and Public Morals. The drive to raise memberships continues with over one hundred solicited and more to come as teams recruit volunteers.
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B. W. Meeks
Benjamin W. Meeks
Washington, D. C
Methodist Church
Meeks
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University
Prohibition
Methodist Episcopal Church
Washington
Centre St
Saint Marks and Grace
General Conference
Washington Federation of Churches
Methodist Book Committee
American University
Board of Temperance
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Bowling Club Holds Annual Meeting and Tourney
Mount Dora Bowling Club elected officers on January 20 with Thomas as president Whitney vice president and Eckis secretary treasurer. Four Mount Dora clubs played DeLand on January 21 with DeLand winning 70 to 65 and Mount Dora winning all four league matches on January 23 for a total 87 to 56. An afternoon tournament is set for Orlando at 1 30 as the season continues and a note hints at people who withhold or reveal information.
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Mount Leia Club
Thomas
Whitney
Eckis
DeLand
Mount Dora
Mayo
Bertine
Wilmot
Spencer
Holbrook
Edwards
Morrison
Gould
Skip Sprague
Urquhart
Weeks
Bruce
Burnath
Dutloff
Skip Dean
Bradner
Leap Year Test for Girls in Community Building Event
The 1936 calendar marks a leap year with a light note about a break for the girls. Community Building activities are sponsored by the American Legion and Auxiliary to engage residents.
New Smyrna Trio Delights Tourists at River Basin Club
A breezy MacKenzie River Basin audience enjoyed a refined concert by the New Smyrna Trio with Mrs Pearl Marble, performing Herbert Kreisel Schubert Ponchielli Langley and Arbos. Esther Sparrell played cello in two pieces while Viola and Ahla Sparrell added violin and piano solos.
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MacKenzie River Basin
Tt New Smyrna
Pearl Marble
Squi
Viola
Ahla Sparrell
Nachez
Lalo
Mount Dora Hosts Montverde On Friday Night Court battle
Mount Dora High School plans a home game against Montverde at Park court Friday at 7 30 p m. Officials expect strong attendance as the home team aims for victory.
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Mount. Dora High School
Montverde
Park Court
Robins Seen Returning on Early Spring Flight
Reports say robins are appearing as they migrate northward with large flocks spotted on lawns in the area. Observers note a surge on a Saturday and Tuesday, with a reference to last year when birds stopped here on February 7th during migration.
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Ferson
Doia
Cinity
Correction to mayoral race notice on Simpson candidacy
The item clarifies that Mayor W. Simpson is a candidate for district commissioner and corrects a misstatement about his previous role. It states Simpson was appointed to fill Clerk T. C. Smyth’s term after Smyth resigned, not due to the incumbent's death.
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W. Simpson
Simpson
Circuit Court
T. C. Smyth
Daily Mail Delivery Schedule Update
The notice lists daily mail closing times at 9:15 a m 3:30 p m and 5:30 p m with arrivals at 9:45 a m 4:00 p m. Sunday schedule shows closing at 3:30 p m and arrival at 3:30 p m.
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Daily Mail
Sunday Mail
Visitors Urged to Register at Mount Dora Chamber Office
All visitors to Mount Dora are urged to register at the Chamber of Commerce office located on Fifth Street, west of Donnelly. The visible text emphasizes a formal registration requirement for guests.
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Mount Dora
Chann of Commerce Office
Donnelly
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Mary MacDonell
American Legion
Mrs. Williams
County Federation of Women’s Clubs
William Watt
Kiwanis News
Lake County Hospital
Central Chamber
Central Florida
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Bill Cozens, Jr
St. Augustine
Waterman Fountain Pen Co
Albert S. Whiddon
Ruthrauff and Ryan
Florida Citrus’ Commission
M. D. Reybold
Bowling News
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