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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1947
Page
1
Col C annual dinner features Col Robert L. Scott discussing defense, weapons, and the need for patriotism. Authors Jonel Scott and War II veterans mingle with Lions Club and Col C members at Winter Park event. New chamber officers elected and praised finances mark meeting.
The Community Club has arranged February programs and tentative March plans. A new financing arrangement begins February first with $1.50 tickets granting access to eight programs at about 19 cents each. Tickets are on sale at the regular meeting, hotels, L. A. Tremain office, Chamber of Commerce, and from officers. Proceeds aim to improve future programs for all.
The article outlines a Baptist church schedule with Bible School, morning and evening worship, Training Union, and prayer meetings. Pastor Sutley will preach on The Demonstration of Divine Love Romans 5 1 11, with special music by the chorus choir and an open invitation to all.
The First Methodist Church hosts morning worship at 11 with Ross Dutton leading and choirs directed by John M. Hawkins. Nada Lewis McVicer plays piano. Dr. George Gibson preaches at the 7:30 evensong. Youth fellowship meets at 6:30 followed by At Home hour. Midweek study at 7:45 led by Miss Edith Fairfax Davenport. All services open to the public.
The church schedules a 10 a.m. Bible class in the chapel on Ancient Writings and Modern Problems led by Frank E. Bridgman with Job as scripture. At 11 a.m. Dr. Richards preaches The Gift of Freedom. A hungry relief fund has reached 2364.28 with donations directed to Dr. Richards for distribution. A Pastoral Committee names co chairs Madeleine Milner and Ferguson with others to choose a new minister after Dr Kids.
Regular services at the Church of Christ on Fifth avenue include Bible study at 10 00 a m preaching and communion at 11 00 a m and evening service at 7 00 p m Visitors are welcome with Bible study sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 30 p m
The board elected officers Dora eiee of Gene George baum first vice president Carl S Graves second vice president and Harold Ith executive secretary and treasurer. President White created committees with chairmen for Youth and Recreation Bob Bardwell Water Sports Alfred Redpom New Business George J te Agriculture and Citrus G. B. Hurlburt Hyacinth Control Paul Milner Conventions Richard Orton Housing Tom Cooley Camps W M Kennedy Better Telephone Service A C Quixley Street Marking and House Numbering J E Fortner Education J G Ray. Chairmen will form their committees and begin work after the membership drive.
The Lions Club met with the Chamber of Commerce last Friday night and conducted no business. Some claim the gathering replaced the lady's night, but ladies night is tomorrow, as usual, the last meeting night of each month.
The Chamber of Commerce solicitations committee urges residents to demand a letter of approval before supporting house to house sales and magazine subscriptions. It notes hundreds of dollars are swindled annually in Mount Dora by unverified solicitors and charites. Verify any veteran claimant with the local Chamber before investment.
Chief and Mrs W L Story and Al travelled to the old Story home in Georgia to join a clan gathering at Acorn Pond Church near Warwick. About 600 relatives and friends attended a song fest and bounteous dinner under the oaks, with visiting and greetings before departures. Relatives came from Anniston Alabama Memphis Tennessee Atlanta and Savannah Georgia and from Miami Tampa and Mount Dora Florida.
The Mount Dora Church Forum sponsored by the Chowan and Methodist churches opened at the Community Church. Dr G Sydney Phelps missionary to Japan spoke on Japan Tomorrow tracing Allied occupation, Okinawa battle, and the potential rise of Buddhism toward Christianity, citing MacArthur on Christianity’s world role.
Mr and Mrs James Drake of Cleveland Ohio visited W H Drake after the death of Ser mother Mrs Walter H Drake on January 12 at her Lake Franklin Park home. Granddaughter Mrs Evelyn Peters of Akron also attended the funeral from the Stein family and expected to be joined soon by her husband Nelson Peters.
Deputy collector of internal revenue Harry C Hannah will be at the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to assist with income tax reports at the D C of C office.
John R. Miles of the U S Chamber of Commerce will speak at the Florida Forward Through Education luncheon in the Grand View Hotel Eustis from 12 to 2 pm on Monday February 3. Cliff Davenport will discuss Florida Educational program needs as Lake County representatives attend from Kiwanis Lions Rotary and other groups.
Lake County advances health education as 235 teachers and 6 000 pupils, 80 percent white and 20 percent colored, show nutritional deficiencies and higher anemia than national averages. Worm infection affects 21 percent of white and 9 percent of colored children. high school students show no tuberculosis. Therapeutic testing to improve conditions will follow.
Rev Julius Bracher of Denville New Jersey will be the soloist at the First Baptist Church Sunday morning at 11 oclock He will perform The Holy City by Stephen Adams Mrs Bracher will accompany him The public is invited to hear this well known selection
Edn G Steinmetz died Monday morning January 20 after a bowling session. He was a leading figure in Hartford tournaments and Mount Dora team events, famed for enthusiasm and competitive spirit. The club extends sympathy to Mrs Steinmetz. Personal notes mention Al Maben, Roland Morse, Hiram Bradner, Dr Dickson, Simeon E Robinson and son James visiting and honors awarded. (Continued on page 8)
Ralph G. Battle 39 of Sorrento in Lake County, Supervisor of Registration since 1944, died suddenly from a heart attack about 9:30 Tuesday night at his home. He leaves a son, two sisters, two brothers, and was active in the Elks Masons and Kiwanis. Funeral at 3 p m Thursday at the Sorrento Baptist Church with burial in Forest Cemetery Mount Dora and Masonic rites at the grave.
Ed Ryan of East Liverpool Ohio a winter visitor to Mount Dora since the town was small brought in a nine pound bass Tuesday morning. The ardent fisherman says this is the biggest fish he has caught this season and it came from Lake Beauclair.
The Lake County Tuberculosis and Health Association board met after a luncheon at Mrs. R. F. E. Cooke’s home in Leesburg on January 20. The State Board of Health X Ray Unit will be in Mount Dora on February 7 with place and time to be announced. All residents over 18 will be eligible for an X ray.
Do ver Florida residents lost home and contents in a fire a family of five received aid after a former Mount Dora resident appealed for help. At the King's Daughters meeting members were asked to donate through Mrs Wise with a strong community response acknowledged.
Dr and Mrs D A Poland arrived from Washington DC to visit Mrs Poland sisters the Misses Diebold. The party included Mr and Mrs Elmer Eckis of DeLand and Mr and Mrs I E Swanger of Mount Dora. The five sisters last gathered long ago and this trip marks a rare reunion with travel plans continuing to Philadelphia.
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce kicks off its 1947 drive with a breakfast at the Grand View Hotel. Teams led by Carl Graves and Richard Edgerton target 300 new members and outline dues of 10 dollars for individuals and scalable rates for businesses. President White commends 1946 supporters and emphasizes civic projects.
Eustis handed Mount Dora a harsher scoreline after last week’s defeat as the ladies teams Miller Purdy and Pohlman Tower won two of three matches each. Mount Dora remains disappointed yet hopeful before facing Clermont this week as new lights arrive and club membership tops 200.
The Community Club presents a second 1947 series entertainment prepared and directed by Miss Florence Gingrich who accompanies all numbers on piano. Featuring Edith Finne accordion Virginia Carter soprano Sissy Bethea dancer Jack Thompson baritone Ray Cossin host ventriloquist and harmonica Bethea and John Bethea dance team samba waltz Carter and Thompson perform vocal duets. Next week's program announced.
The Mount Dora Woman's Club meets in the social room of the new building on Wednesday afternoon February 5. Speakers are Frank E. Bridgman, ex clerk of the Massachusetts Legislature and Mount Dora winter resident, and Harold W. Goforth, secretary of the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce. Topics are Ice History and Mount Dora’s future. Tea will be served.
Golf at Mount Dora close to opening rounds shows standout scores as W A Vincent carded 75 on a par 70 layout in a twosome with Harold Overhiser while Harold posted 84. Pro Stanley Kuznick ran nine holes in 34 under par with early tournament plans including a blind bogey on Sunday February 2.
Michigan residents will gather at Gilbert Park at noon on February 5 for a pot luck luncheon. All Michigan folks are urged to attend. On Sunday January 19 after Baptist Church services, thirty one Michigan residents enjoyed a picnic at Rock Springs.
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