Lawn Bowling International and Local Club Notes
Bowls News praises British tourists led by Sir Ivor Thomas for their courtesy and skill during visits to the United States. The piece notes enhanced US UK goodwill and a 12 month Bowls News subscription gift from Stewart Brown. Mount Dora club reports new members and plans for the Boston greens event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowls News
Emmett L. Richardson
Mount Dora Club
United States
Chicago
Florida
California
Ivor Thomas
America
Great Britain
Atlantic
London
Mount Dora
R. Stewart Brown
England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Stewart
Mr. Brown
Sports Tours and Travel Co., Ltd
British Isles
Stewart Brown
Methodist Church to Host Rev R Ira Barnett at Sunday Service
The First Methodist church invites attendance as Rev R Ira Barnett D D speaks during morning worship at 11 00 in town. Barnett is known for speaking here and serves as executive secretary of the Florida Methodist conference Board of Christian Education. Robert E Turner will lead worship with Ruth Gud geon at the piano and Patty Bowers as soloist. Sunday school meets at 9 45 and youth activities begin at 7 00 in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
R. Ira. Barnett
Barnett
Board of Christian Education
Florida Methodist Conference
Patty. Bowers
Heart Attack Fatal To R. L. Acree Thursday
Robert Lee Acree died of a heart attack at age 51, owner of a Mount Dora package store. Funeral services were held at Rehbaum Funeral Home with Rev. James Sutley officiating. burial followed in Forest Cemetery. He leaves a widow, one daughter, two grandchildren in Miami, two brothers in Mount Dora and Jacksonville, and five sisters in Andalusia, Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee Acree
Rehbaum
James Sutley
Forest Cemetery
Mount Dora
Miami
C. S. Deigaard
B. B. Acree
Leroy Acree
Jacksonville
Folsom Ganitt
J. W. McGowan
Nora Barfield
John Carter
Esther Jones
Andalusia
Ala
Lake Commended By Cancer Society
Lake County received commendation for raising more than 135 percent of its goal in the American Cancer Society drive. Lawton Swan Jr praised county coordinator Lucile Tally and volunteers for a job that benefits the community state and nation and supports cancer education facilities detection and treatment across Florida and the national research effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Lawton Swan, Jr
American Cancer Society
Lucile Tally, Tavares
Swan
Florida
Baptist Church Bible School and Services Schedule
The Baptist Church outlines its weekly schedule with Bible School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m Training Union at 7 p m Evening Worship at 8 p m Deacons meet Tuesday 8 p m Quarterly business meeting Wednesday 8 p m Choir rehearsal Thursday 7 p m Pastor Sutley preaches Fruitful Faith Sunday morning and Things That Are Eternal in evening Special chorus music at each service A cordial invitation to all
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Training Union
Sutley
Mount Dora Nine Holes Golf Fee
A compact golf notice offers nine holes for 1.00 and all day play for 1.50 at Mount Dora. The item states standard rates for local recreation.
Lions Club president smiles as Girl Scout home nears completion
A seven year old opens with a smile as Al Rehbaum Sr. and Jr. share the moment. The cheer comes from the Lions Club presidency and the near completion of Little House, the Lions-sponsored Girl Scout home, due to club members efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Rehbaum
al Rehbaum, Jr
The
Lions Club
Little House
Church of Christ Fifth Avenue Regular Services
Regular worship at the Church of Christ on Fifth Avenue includes Lord's Day services. Morning sermons and communion at 11:00 a.m. Sunday with a 10:00 a.m. service, evening worship at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday men’s Bible study at 7:30 p.m. and Thursday evening Bible study at 7:30 p.m. All visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Fifth Avenue
Florida income up 44 percent per capita in 1937 terms
Florida State Chamber of Commerce data show per capita income 44 percent higher than 1937 after inflation adjustment. Without the adjustment the rise would be 121 percent, with national comparison at 19 percent. Also notes Bingo Friday night at Sylvan Shores Hotel Cocktail Lounge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvan Shores Hotel
Observe Palatka Hyacinth Plan Gains Momentum
Enthusiasm grows for the hyacinth clearing plan in Palatka as crews map phases of lake and river cleanup. A government surplus flat-bottom boat, ordered by Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce, is expected to be in service this month under Capt. Harry J. Wise with Harold Goforth coordinating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palathe Somanitinae
Lakes Dora
Ars
Mount Dora
Georgia
Harry J. Wise
Boat Enthusiasts Gather for Welaka Regatta on St Johns
Florida boat enthusiasts travel from Central Florida to Welaka for the Florida Federation of Outboard Clubs regatta on the St Johns River. Joe Swift contends for hydroplane trophies as spectators, including Mount Pag followers of water speed, gather at Sportsman's Lodge. Features include an old-fashioned barbecue, a water ballet, swimming, and fireworks. The first race begins at 1 p.m. with a subsequent free-for-all event.
Mount Dora Golf Offer for Nine Holes and All Day Play
A Mount Dora golf course advertises nine holes for 1.00 and all day golf for 1.50. The deal invites local players to enjoy casual rounds at a low rate.
Outboard dynamite on the road to Welaka rally
A colorful preview of the July Fourth Welaka gathering for outboard racing, attracting fans from Mount Dora and featuring Curt Wise offering Welaka trips. The piece recalls past exhibitions with the Florida Outboard Association and Mount Dora Yacht Club, and notes Bud Wingler’s return visit and town boosters. It hints at a mid July invitation and a post-race supper for drivers and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welaka
Curt Wise
Silver Springs
Florida
Bud Wingler
Mount Dora
Bud
Mount Dora Yacht Club
Chamber of Commerce
Florida Outboard Association of Orlando
Vincent's
Yacht Club
Price Confusion Notices in Local Ad Copy
A printer failed to correct copy shows discrepancies in prices for goods. Boys work shirts listed at 2.25 and 2.45, while pillows and boys shirts read 1.95. The notice notes shopper expectations and implies an error in the advertisement.
Sacred wooden god dolls used in Native American girls' instruction
Encyclopedia Britannica notes wooden images of gods, treated as sacred, served as dolls for Ameri can Indian girls. The dolls functioned as tools in religious instruction and upbringing within longstanding cultural practices.
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International
Boston
Saco
Dorans
Boston Greens
Paul Reese
Lillian Sutliff
Walter Drake
Drake
R. L. Acree
Lake
Cancer Society
Joseph A. Ross
Informa
Florida Telephone Corporation
Crankem
St. Highland
Marie
Chrysler
Plymouth
Eustis, Florida
Bay Street
Orange Avenue
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