Mount Dora Drives Win In Lakeland Tournament
Mount Dora defeated Winter Park 8 to 12 in a Lakeland tournament game. Mat Wiley pitched the final innings for Mount Dora with Davis starting for St. Augustine in the state league. Stone and Wiley each drove in two runs, while Stone added two doubles. Davis allowed 10 hits in eight innings, Wiley seven in nine for Mount Dora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Mat Wiley
Lakeland
Davis
St. Augustine
Orlando
Tom Cooley
Bill Chausse
Portsmouth
R. L
Stone
Miller
Wiley
Brown
Pemble
Alsobrook
Dooley
Williams
Francisco
Thames
Winter Park
Baik Wiley
Pitcer Davis
Hooper
Clark
A. Chu
Stevens
Seeescaesensee
Chubb
Poon
Simpson
Andrews
Franklin
Castetonher
of Barks
Deagecorseanee
If . Wiley
Po Seopycesepedetes
Weseseudee
Princess Theatre adds The Man from Rainbow Valley to July show
The Prin cess Theatre expands Friday and Saturday July 5 and 6 to include The Man from Rainbow Valley in the same program as In Old Sacramento. The June release, filmed in Menablives Magnicolor, centers on a wild horse named The Outlaw, its capture and a rodeo intrigue involving Adrian Booth and Monte Hale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Princess Theatre
W. D Patton
Rainbow Valley
Adrian Booth
Monte Hale
Paper Delayed by Holiday Delivery Schedule
Subscribers on delivery routes will not receive their paper this week until Friday morning due to post office closure on Wednesday and Thursday being a legal holiday. The delay is connected to the Fourth of July schedule and no afternoon delivery will occur Wednesday or Thursday.
Quotes of the Week Highlight Public Figures and Reactions
A collage of remarks spans boxing legends Joe Louis and Billy Conn, a coshocton flagpole sitter struck by lightning, and leaders urging tax cuts and labor responsibility. It notes Emil Rieve of the Textile Workers Union and Senator Ball on prison life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Rieve
Pres
Textile Workers Union
Special Musical Service at Baptist Church Next Sunday
A Baptist Church announces a special evening musical service directed by Mrs. Florence Gilbert Hanscom. The program includes preludes and anthems by the choir with solo performances by Mrs. Hanscom and others, readings, and an offertory. Ex-service men will assist by ushering and receiving offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Gilbert
Hanscom
Gavatina
Rapp
Shepard
Scripture Hodges
Spence
Mts
Mount Dora Lions Club Hosts Memorable Ladies Night
At Mount Dora Lions Club last Friday, President Parker introduced Rev and Mrs George Gibbons and Lion Mosteller his son Clyde Mos teller. New officers were installed by District Governor George Rast with humor and praise. Bob Bardwell became president amid jokes about a "cheap big man" tail twister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Lion Loase
Lion
Dr. Wells
Lions
Lion Swiger
Sam Swiger
Cecil Bowie
Leon Cheek
Dr. Devorsak
Ray Eckholdt
Ernest Magteller
R. W. Parker
al Rehbaum, Jr
Paul Turrentine
Swiger
Parker
George Rast
Cowboy
Ray
Tremain
Grady Simpson
Reid
Hinson
Rehbaum
Hale
Rast
McWhorter
Downs
Brantley
Prinz
Reims
Lion George
Stock Exchange
George
Bob Bardwell
Bob
Last Sunday for Rev George Gibson at First Methodist Church
The Reverend George Gibson will conclude his service on Sunday August 25 with Holy Communion at 11. The sermon is The Balances of God. Music will include solos by Mrs J G Ray Jr and piano by Mrs Howard Simpson. New members will join. Youth Fellowship meets at 7 in the Parish House led by Doris Harding with Mrs Milton Mills as counsellor. An informal fellowship hour follows. Church School plans are presented at 9 45 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gibson
First Methodist Church
J. G. Ray, Jr
Howard Simpson
Methodist
Doris Harding
Milton Mills
Frank Burkart
Cub Pack Meeting Highlights Webelos Ceremony and Skit
A June 24 pack meeting at the Parish House brought together 17 adults and 11 Cubs with Cubmaster Merker. Lion Cubs David Burke and Harry Wise earned Webelos progression and certificates with Burke graduating to Boy Scouts. Wise previously earned his Webelos badge. Kiwanis Scout Committee rep Harold Overhiser welcomed the group as Abbott & Costello skits by Cubs George Lashar and John Marcel entertained attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merker
David Burke
Burke
Harry Wise
Harold Overhiser
Scout Committee
Kiwanis Club
Abbott & Costello
George Lashar
John Marcel
Bobby Carrick
Mount Dora July Highlights and Local Sports News
The Malone family travels with a new trailer to Yellowstone and Glacier Park while Mount Dora topics offer a free subscription if sunshine fails. Mount Dora beat Eustis 6 to 2 with Stevenson delivering a strong pitching effort. C Dooley added three runs in Sires times at bat. Edward Brooks earns a Dean’s List honor at the University of Florida. Corporal rank awarded to Edward Brooks at Fort Screven. Otis Hale displays a six foot six rattlesnake with 17 rattles killed in a Grand Island grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Malones
Sonny
Lillian Bilyeu
Yellowstone
Glacier National Park
Mr. Malone
Miami
Mount Dora
Eustis
Stevenon
C. Dooley
Roy Christopher
U. of F
Edward Brooks
Fort Screven
Georgia
Otis M. Hale
Grand Island
V. F. W. Post Invites Veterans to Open Meeting
Mount Dora Post 5169 VFW calls all eligible veterans to an open meeting at the Community Building social room on Tuesday July 9 at 7 30 p m. A short program and refreshments follow with discussion on future plans. Members urged to bring friends and spread the word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Mosteller’s Station Sold to Ralph Paul
Mosteller’s Service Station at the corner of Fifth and Alexander, long owned by E. P. Mosteller, has been purchased by Ralph Paul and will be renamed Paul’s Service Station. Paul plans to continue offering the same quality products and attentive service, with the station adopting new fuels and services as they are introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosteller’s
Fifth and Alexander
E. P. Mosteller
Ralph Paul
Paul
New Units Promise Improved Service For Phone Users
Florida Telephone Corporation undertakes major upgrades in Mount Dora and nearby towns. Three additional toll lines are added between Mount Dora and Tavares boosting capacity to nine, with plans to reach twelve. New underground cables replace weather‑prone overhead lines as equipment arrives. A Lake Jem Tan section crew replaces wiring and a Mount Dora plant rep, Mr Smith, coordinates trouble calls. The firm aims to speed completion and extend enhanced service to all waiting customers and future users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fem H.poe
Mount Dora
Tavares
Lake Jem and Tan
Mr. Smith
Corporation
Florida Telephone Corporation
Independence Day Peaceful Fireworks Message From Los Angeles
Secretary of the Treasury John W. Snyder emphasizes a hopeful contrast for this year’s Fourth of July 1946. The scene in Los Angeles reflects a calm, celebratory atmosphere as fireworks illuminate American hometown skies.
Kiwanis Meeting Highlights In Umatilla
Kiwanis club heard Hippias of Eustis speak as a Kiwanis International board member. A 9300 floor auditorium hosted 29 district booths including Florida presided by Karl Lehmann offering fresh orange juice. New members John Kendall and Oscar Hap Schubert were inducted by Tom Cooley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Umatilla
Hippias of
Drew Pearson
Tom Cooley
John Kendall
Oscar “Hap” Schubert
Sylvan Shores Hotel
Mount Dora
First National Publishes Fine Financial Statement
The Mount Dora First National Bank reports on page 5 a strong cash position of 4,422,048 dollars compared with 61.89 million last year. Loans rose to 631,234.68 dollars from 288,300.68 as of June 30 1945, signaling solid growth and robust management in Florida finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Mount Dora
First National
Florida
Pythian Sisters Club Holds June Meeting Initiations
A regular Pythian Sisters gathering on June 20 elected Mary Moon and Pate into the order. The hall was decorated and a flag tribute with drill and prizes followed. Social hour and birthday observances closed the session. A July 4 meeting was urged for all available members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Moon
Pate
Ithoven
Veterans service aids over thirteen hundred county WWII veterans
J C Hunter Lake County Service Officer reports more than 1300 World War II veterans helped since January 1. In the last two months 318 veterans are in school or on the job training through VA facilities while receiving $65 to $90 monthly. 415 claims filed and 680 letters written. 75 percent of visitors receive help filing claims including insurance hospitalization and pensions. The service is funded by the Board of County Commissioners and provides essential aid to veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
J. C. Hunter
Veterans Administration
Board of County Commissioners
Aggressive Tax Aide Tours Lake County for Assessments
Mrs. Doss ace Margaret De pane co S aggressive tax assessor traveled over a thousand miles in Lake County in June checking property assessments. Her office employs two men devoted to keeping assessment records up to date. Citrus production is rising with Florida orange yields up 575 percent since 1919 20 and Texas orange growth exceeding five thousand percent for grapefruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ace
Margaret de Pane
Lake County
Florida Citrus Exchange
Florida
California
Texas
Lawn Bowling Notes From Kilmarnock and Mount Dora
Al Maben reviews international bowling news from Scotland’s Kilmarnock Standard and Mount Dora chatter. Elections and officer titles at Portland Springhill and Ricarton clubs are noted, with skips chosen by each club. He muses on player roles, ranks number 2 as lieutenant, and salutes Scots and local bowlers including Jim Clarke Walter Woolman and Nathan Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al. Maben
Kilmarnock Standard
Scotland
Scotty MacLachlan
Portland
Springhill
Riccarton
Segretary
Green Bailie
Mount Dora
Harold Morse
Dr. Dickson
Jim Clarke
Riverton
New Jersey
Walter Woolman
James Augustus Nelson
Carolinas
Virginia
Jim
Ada
Mebel Richards
Old Mount Dora
Jim Clerke
Moone
Nutter Family Returns From Waterford Visit
Mr E E Nutter and son Boward returned yesterday after visiting Mr Nutter's sister in Waterford Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Nutter
Boward
Mr. Nutter
Waterford
Ohio
Enthusiasm High at Mount Dora Regatta Exhibition
A few hundred spectators watched Florida Outboard Association exhibition races on Lake Dora. Orlando drivers won multiple classes with Gene Meders Johnny Westbrook Francis Sachse and Elvin Pearl taking runabout wins while Joe Swift placed seconds. Ralph Hagood dominated the hydroplane event ahead of Swift and Herb Reiners. Chet Collins served as emcee at a Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce hosted party at the Yacht Club with plans to return for future races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Dora
Florida Outboard Association
Orlando
Marine Oval
Gene Meders
Johnny Westbrook
Francis Sachse
Elvin Pearl
Joe Swift
Mount Dora
Ralph Hagood
Herb Reiners
Apopka
Chet Collins
Bartow
Florida Federation of Outboard Clubs
Mount Dora Ball Club Seeks Fighting Spirit and Trade News
Amusing local chatter notes Mount Dora players appeared listless yet won a Sunday game as fans discuss a rumored fisherman Bill Wingler and coach Tom Cooley's potential influence. Lions sell service station Ernest Mosteller and Ralph Paul advertise, while new road improvements soothe patrons. The Kellers enjoy a vacation near Elk or Kentucky with scattered hometown remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Bill Wingler
al Maben
Mount Dora
Tom Cooley
Riley
Bill Usse
Labe
Lion Ernest Mosteller
Ralph Paul
Orten
Kellers
N. C
Kentucky
Orlando Pair Visits Sylvan Shores Family
Mrs. George L. Stuart and her son George L. Junior of Orlando recently visited Mr. and Mrs. David L. Ward at their Sylvan Shores home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Stuart
George L., Junior
Orlando
David L. Ward
Sylvan Shores
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baseball News
Gene Downs
Clermont
Joe Louis
Billy Conn
Ring
K.O
Marshall Jacobs
Coshocton, C
Louis Johnson
American Legion
Ball, Mina
Lions News
V. F. W. Meeting
Mr. Mosteller
Mosteller
Swift Woodcraft
Uncle Sam
Too
Kiwanis News
Fine Financial Statement
Pythian Sisters
Veterans Service
Mrs. Doss
Adams
Jefferson
Ferris
Norpendence Hall
Philadelphia
Lawn Bowling News
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