Talk On Birds At Kiwanis Luncheon
A Kiwanis luncheon speaker, Mr. Stansell, discussed the role of birds in ecosystems. He warned against disturbing the balance among vegetation insects and birds, noting passenger pigeons extinction from past indiscriminate control and arguing for careful management rather than extermination. He defended predatory birds for pest control and emphasized knowing bird impact before acting.
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U. S
Canada
United States
England
Stansell
Rollins College Plans Show Strong Student Drive
New Rollins Plan proving success with many students pursuing self development. Dean Anderson notes many graduates plan to teach, direct physical education, or pursue varied careers. Underclassmen return rate high with 89 percent planning to return, and summer plans include work travel study and self improvement.
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Winslow S. Anderson
Holt
Rollins College
Rollins
Home Demonstration Club Meets At Tavares For Rug Work
Mount Dora club members toured the County Kitchen and Mrs. Allen's office where bulletins on meat canning pickling redecorating furniture and curtains were distributed. They viewed hooked rug samples and planned summer work. Next meeting at Mrs. George Raymonds 1022 Donnelly Ave on July 8 from 2 to 5 PM invites all interested in hooked rug making. After grape harvest plant a legume cover crop between trellises.
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Home Demonstration Club
Mount Dora
Tavares
Mrs. Allen
George Raymond
Donnelly Avenue
Mount Dora Dog Control Notice Demands Confinement
Mount Dora residents urged to keep all dogs on their premises until further notice to protect children and animals. Police will capture dogs at large. Owners who have not paid the license fee are asked to do so immediately. Mayor W. E. Lackey issues the order.
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Stansell
Mount Dora
W. E. Lackey
Fourth Of July Program Full Day Of Big Events
Mount Dora prepares for a record Fourth celebration with a dedication of the American Legion Monument and a full day of events. The program includes a street parade, dedication ceremonies led by Gov. John W. Martin, a motorcade to Rock Springs for a barbecue, athletic field meet at Heim Field, baseball at Heim Field, a street dance, and a full day of music by the Clermont Municipal Band. Prizes are offered for parade participation and various races, with support from American Legion Posts, Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, and local civic groups.
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Legion
Mount Dora
Rock Springs
American Legion of Apopka
Clermont Band
Martin
Heim Field
Clermont Municipal
Ted
Tom
Daniel H. Bishop
American Legion
Eustis
Tavares
Leesburg
Apopka
Clermont
Legion Post
Boy Scouts
Girls Scouts
American Legion Monument
Donnelly Park
Geo. J. White
America
J. H. Elder
Thomas H. Cooley
U. S. Reserve Corps
O. D. Stephens
Eagle Scouts
John W. Martin
Florida
W. E. Lackey
M. J. Bouterse
Mount Dora Stores Close All Day Saturday
All businesses in Mount Dora will close Saturday for the Independence Day events and Memorial Monument dedication hosted by the American Legion. Drug stores, restaurants, and hotels remain open while shoppers are urged to complete Friday purchases.
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Mount Dora
Memorial Monument
American Legion
Fourth of July Parade Parade Assembly Details
Points of information for a Fourth of July parade outline assembly points on Donnelly Street and Third Avenue. Legion Posts Spanish War Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars join on Donnelly south of Third. Boy and Girl Scouts and civic groups form on Third west of Donnelly. floats form on Third east of Donnelly led by the 40 and 8 float. Police escort and Clermont Municipal Band lead the parade with former Governor Martin as guest.
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Legion Posts
Legion Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Donnelly Avenue
Third Avenue
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Donnelly
Orlando 40 & 8
Clermont Municipal
Martin
Donations Aim to Fund Mount Dora Memorial Fourth of July
Community appeal urges contributions to American Legion Post 35 Memorial Committee to cover celebration costs. A Roll of Honor will list donors of 5 or more, with Mount Dora organizations and individuals named among contributors including amounts.
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American Legion
George J. White
Harold Overhiser
Mount Dora
A. Seccombe
Dep't Store
Frank McCarty
William Watt
C. C. Moorhead
A. H. Butts
Lauderdale
Easter Armstrong
A F. Jackson
Ain Csemccncticces Nenaseen Nlecatine
Chas. Simpson
Mount Dora Kiwanis Club
Baathin Nics Cecil
R. C. Conklin
J. J. West
H. Feigan
Adelia Avery
Friend
Oscar F. Taussig
Josephine G. Thomas
Miller Wells
L.R. Heim
O. D. Stephens
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Motor Boat Race From Jacksonville
The Junior Chamber of Commerce in Jacksonville plans its first annual Marathon Motor Boat Race on Sunday July 12. The course runs 55 miles from Jacksonville to Green Cove Springs and back. Open to all classes, both inboard and outboard runabouts, with prizes for first to third in several inboard and outboard divisions.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jacksonville
Green Cove Springs
Mount Dora
Dorans Win Ninth Straight Walkover
Mount Dora crushed Astatula in the first half as the lambs suffered a heavy defeat. The article notes this as the worst floggings of the season and predicts the 1000 per centers will likely keep their average after Leesburg game.
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Leesburg
Mount Dora
Astatula
Lambs
Lesburg
Local Society Wins B Y P U Honors at Leesburg Meet
Mount Dora dominates Lake County B Y P U awards at the Leesburg quarterly session. Junior division earns efficiency banner 96 with 100 percent attendance. Intermediates tie Umatilla for efficiency banner 81 and claim 85 percent attendance. Seniors win efficiency banner 92 percent. Mount Dora brings home five of six banners.
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Lake County
B. Y. P. U. Federation
Leesburg
Mount Dora
Umatilla
Pot Luck Supper and Meeting for Pythian Sisters
The Pythian Sisters will hold a pot luck supper at Donnelly Park band stand on Monday July 6 at 6 30 PM. All Sisters and families invited. Regular meeting to follow at 8 PM. Note change of picnic date and regular meeting nights now on the first and third Mondays instead of Fridays.
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Donnelly Park
Ocklawaha D. A. R. Hosts Mount Dora Girl Scouts Garden Party
The Ocklawaha Chapter D A R. hosted a garden party for the Mount Dora Girl Scouts at Eustis City Park on Monday June 29. Activities included relay races a nature game and refreshments with cake and ice cream.
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Ocklawaha
Mount Dora
Eustis City Park
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