Local baseball averages corrected after scoring error
The column notes a prior miscount in player batting averages led by J G Ray Sr and J G Ray Jr. The current standings show J G up front followed by Otis Hale and Dudley with Tom Cooley in last clear position. Hale and Cooley maintain .333 averages after the revision.
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Dad
J. G
Tom Cooley
Hale
Cooley
Nocrere
Esate
RAO BB
Ciccnisecas
Wise
Adkins
Cooke
P. S. Club Takes 2nd Win Over Independents in Series
P. S. Club routed Simpson's Independents 10 to 5 in the second game of a 4 out of 7 championship series. P. S. pitchers limited the Independents to seven scattered hits as eight errors by Simpson helped the winners. Denny Morrow, P. S. second baseman, went 6 for 7 across the two games, boosting the club toward the mythical town title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. S
Simpson
Bays
Indeos
Charley Norris
P. L
Denny Morrow
Norris
Williams
H. Hopcroft
C. Tremain
Ss Hackett
Satesayreneene
Morrow
E. Eeey
McNair
McElvoy
Ereeeesner
Ise
R. Tremain
Jerue
O Simpson
Vincent
Eheeeny Edwards
Shipes
Saten Nutter
Dooley
Ae Son
Christopher
C. Keller
E. L. Do
Vacation Church School Opens at First Methodist
The Vacation Church School began at the First Methodist Church with departments led by Kin dergarten Marjorie Loveless and Mary Iiones Harding primary Coralie Cooper Virginia Killian junior Marie Slack Eleanor Wells Stories Mrs George Malone Music Mrs Perry B James Jane McCarty Recreation Marys Simpson Manual Training C C Dooley Paul Conrad leads Intermediate with Mrs C J Helms assisting School runs 8 30 to 10 40 with 10 50 recreation period All children in the community invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Marjorie Loveless
Mary Iiones
Harding
Coralie Cooper
Virginia Killian
Marie Slack
Eleanor Wells
George Malone
Perry B. James
Jane McCarty
Mary’ S Simpson
C. C. Dooley
Paul Conrad
C. J. Helms
Montverde School Names New Faculty Members
Montverde School announces new faculty including Prof. Jesse H. Baxter and Mrs. Baxter of New York and Kentucky and Miss Audry Francis of Oklahoma. Baxter to be Dean of Boys and head of Arnold Hall home life. Robinson to oversee buildings and grounds and teach manual training. Francis to head Home Economics. President H P Carpenter reports strong past year and rising inquiries for next year.
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Montverde
Jesse H. Baxter
New York
Herbert P. Robinson
Kentucky
Audry Francis
Oklahoma
Baxter
Columbia University
Arnold Hall
New York State College For
Cornell University
Eastern Commercial College
Commercial College
Montverde School
Robinson
Southern Association
Francis
Monteverde
H. P. Carpenter
Florida
Carpenter
Statewide Citrus Survey To Be Made
Florida plans a state wide citrus survey in the lower east coast counties St Lucie and Indian River with FERA funds. One supervisor will direct eight enumerators to cover every grove as relief rolls workers join the effort. The aim is a fairer prorate of citrus shipments for 1934 35, described as a new deal for Florida growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lucie
Indian River
O. G. Strauss
Florida Control Committee
Orlando
FERA
Control Board
Crop Estimate Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
Lower East Coast
Strauss
Florida
Mount Dora Home Demonstration Club Plans Summer Work Meeting
The Mount Dora Home Demonstration Club will hold its first summer work meeting on Wednesday July 11 at 2 PM in the Community Building. An appliqued quilt will be started with blocks cut and ready. Members and friends should bring their needles thread and thimble. Social meetings will follow and be held the second Wednesday each month with supper at 6 PM for husbands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount .Dora
Fire call summons volunteers to East Town
Sunday around 12 30 p m a long fire siren drew volunteer firemen from across town to East Town where they quickly assembled and prepared to assist. The scene included white and colored residents ready to help if needed, though the Ree wee end of the crowd remained unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Town
Leesburg Triumphs Over Mount Dora 10-1 In Drizzly Game
Leesburg defeats Mount Dora 10 to 1 in a rain affected game at Leesburg. Key hits by J D Mosteller and C Brady with Speck also contributing boost Leesburg’s offense while strong defense kept Mount Dora from mounting a rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Mount Dora
J. D. Mosteller
C. Brady
Speck
Hale Grounds
E. Miller
Herlong
Mosteller
Ivey
Adkins
Miller
G. Miller
Chamberlain
F. Pennington
Eckholdt
C. Brantley
Michael
Cashwell
R. Pennington
Christopher
Adsne
S. Simpson
Hale
C. Brady Grounds
Ingles
Simpson
R. Pennigton
Penn
Herland
Herlong Grounds
Stevens
Grounds
Sam Simpson
F. Penn
Dooley
Battle
Ff. Penn
R. Penn
Brady
Kiwanis News Updates From Marion County Meeting
Lea, acting spokesman, brought greetings from the neighboring Marion County club. Ocala hosted Mount Dora Kiwanis and ladies for a Silver Springs supper meeting next week. Max Moorhead attended with his father, C. C. Moorhead. George Keller won the attendance prize. A patriotic program honors Independence Day. June honor roll lists members with 100 percent attendance. Two members, S. F. Hayward and Dr. R. C. Conklin, plan summer departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea
Marion County
Ocala N
Ocala
Mount Dora
Max Moorhead
C. C. Moorhead
George Keller
David 5. Simpson, Jr
Geo! J. White
Oscar Cashwell
Thos
H. Cooley
Wm. J. Johnson
Alfred Rehbaum
Miller Wells
Dennis Morrow
R. C. Conklin
D. F. Crane
Geo. C. Keller
A. C. Quixley
A. J. Waltz
D. S. Simpson, Jr
W. L. Story
S. F. Hayward
Town Council Proceedings Report Delinquent Taxes and Public Health
Regular town council meeting covers water protection at Helm field water tower painting progress under Dudley Adkins. Mosquito control planned for standing water in East Town. Delinquent taxes to be addressed by finance committee. Water light and park bonds interest paid. Ferocious dogs ordinance passed. Milk ordinance planned for August with Dr Scott dairy inspector to explain state dairy requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helmfield
A. J. Waltz
Dudley Adkins
Simpson
Scott
Home From Fishing Trip With Rotary Highlights
Mr. John A. Whitney returned Saturday from a lengthy fishing trip along the Ten Thousand Islands near the lower west coast. He toured Fort Myers weekly for Rotary luncheons and praised a vibrant Rotary Club doing splendid community work.
Simple Furniture Polish Made From Linseed Oil Turpentine and Vinegar
An old home remedy explains a furniture polish created from equal parts linseed oil, turpentine, and vinegar. Dampen a dust cloth with this mix to absorb dust and polish wood without leaving a sticky film.
Field improvement in Mount Dora boosts town recreation facilities
FERA labor is used to set grass on a new football field at the CWA project in Mount Dora. Col. Sanborn finances and supports school beautification, donating plants to enhance streets and grounds. The East Town negro school has benefited from his efforts, while the white school awaits further calls for help. The completed field will be a premier recreational asset with ample onlookers parking and ideal location behind the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FERA
Mount Dora
CWA
Oda
Col. Sanborn
French
East Town
Hts
C E Presenting Good Program At Sunday Service
The Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society of the Congregational church held a 7 30 p m Sunday program with prayers, hymns, trio, talks, and an offering. Attendance was lowered by a shower but those present enjoyed the service and planned future summer programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society of the Congregational Church
West
Whitehead
Isle of Somewhere
Jean
Barbara
Phyllis Blanchard
Christian Endeavor
Mrs. David S. Simpson and Miss Rhoda Simpson At Kappa Gamma Convention
Mrs. David S. Simpson and Miss Rhoda Simpson travel to the Kappa Gamma national convention in Yellowstone Park from July 3 to 10 aboard a special convention train. They stopped in Chicago to visit the Century of Progress and plan a short tour after the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David S. Simpson
Rhoda Simpson
Yellowstone Park
Simpson
Chicago
Century of Progress
Girl Scout Picnic at Lake Gertrude Highlights Eaglet Reunion
About fifteen GIRL SCOUTS enjoyed a Lake Gertrude picnic last Monday with swimming and a supper. Miss Shirley Schonenberger, Golden Eaglet, attended a luncheon Tuesday hosted by Mrs. C. D. Christ of Orlando for the Golden Eaglet. Six Eaglets attended the reunion with the hostess. The Orange Lake Council noted a decorative setting with miniature log cabin place cards. Florida vegetables are described as mineral rich and low in water content per state results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Gertrude
Shirley Schonenberger
Golden Eaglet
C. D. Christ
Orlando
Orange Lake
Florida exhibit needs $460 from Lake County to stay open
Mount Dora residents are urged to donate to the Florida Great Exhibit fund set to close July 31. Governors proclamation calls for help from mayors and county commissions. Lake County's quota is $460 with many areas already contributing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Aay
Chicago
Shultz
Lake County
Florida State Press Association
Simpson
Mount Dora
Ladies sewing meeting and utility shower at church
The Ladies of the Congregational church plan a Friday morning sewing session on July 6 at 10 o clock in the church parlors. A covered dish luncheon follows at 12 30, with husbands and congregation members invited. The event will include a utility shower for the Manse to aid Dr and Mrs A W Brodie moving in this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
A. W. Brodie
Yachtsman Captain Andrews Visits Mount Dora for Magazine Work
Palm Beach yachtsman Captain George E. Andrews, a boating writer for several American magazines, made a brief luncheon stop in Mount Dora last Thursday. His trailered cruiser traveled overland to save time as he works on a Yachting feature about Florida waterways, tracing a route from Lake Dora to Silver Springs via the Dora Canal, Lake Eustis, Haines Creek, Lake Griffin and the Ocklawaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Andrews
Palm Beach
Mount Dora
Florida
Rudder
Andrews
St. Johns
Ocklawaha
Silver Springs
Lake Dora
Dora Canal
Lake Eustis
Haines’ Creek
Lake Griffin
Vicks Store Opens In Mount Dora Attracts Patrons
The new Vick's Store opened last Saturday in the M. V. Simpson building between Suwannee Grocery and the Simpson dry goods shop. Mr Vick Buisset operates it with Mrs Galloway and Miss Elizabeth Fenn assisting. The family cited Mount Dora’s attractive town and strong community as reasons for choosing the location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vick’s
M. V. Simpson
Suwannee Grocery
M. V. Simpson & Son
Vick Buisset
Mount Dora
Quiet Fourth Brings Leisure Around Mount Dora
Independence Day passed quietly in Mount Dora with picnics at local grounds and visits to beach resorts and motor trips. Young people wrapped up the day with a P. S. Club dance at the Lake County Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Lake County Country Club
Council to Picnic at Rock Springs Summer Event
The Home Demonstration County Council will hold its annual summer picnic at Rock Springs on Thursday afternoon July 12. Bathing in the afternoon and a picnic supper at six o'clock are planned. A cordial invitation is extended. Come and bring your friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Home Demonstration County Council
Rock Springs
Florida Governor Declares July 10 1934 for Century of Progress Fund Drive
Governor Dave Sholtz proclaims July 10 1934 as a statewide day to raise funds for Florida’s Century of Progress Exhibit in Chicago. He urges mayors and communities to cooperate with Lorenzo A Wilson of the Florida World’s Fair Commission to ensure continuous exhibit maintenance through November 1 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Chicago
Boards of
David Sholtz
Lorenzo. A. Wilson
Mail Schedule Changes Effective June 28
The outgoing mail closes at 10 15 A M and 3 43 P M. Incoming mail arrives at 4 13 A M. The schedule change takes effect June 28.
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M. E. Church School
Dorans
Adkins, Dooley and
Kiwanis News
Council Proceedings
Weather Report
Col. W. J. Sanborn
C. E
Girl Scouts
Ladies Aid
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