Lasater Loses Close Ninth In Stevenson's Win
A pitcher’s duel at Heim Field ends in Stevenson’s ninth inning victory over Lasater. Eckholdt scored on a Stevenson hit as the game features standout plays from Caswell, Penn, Morris, and Hale with multiple outs and suspenseful rallies across Mount Dora and Apopka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heim Field
Morris
Wizard of Central Florida Baseball
Lasater
Oe Caeepiganag
Sy Page
Elas
Stevenson
Castinell
Eck Jholdt
Cashwell
Dooley
Allen
Pike
Stewart
Apopka
Shepard
Hall
Penny
Starbird
Hale
Mount Dora
C. Brantley
J. Brantley
Hawthorne
Ray
Jewell
Jene
Bnt Dora
Penn
Orne
Thompson
Stard
J. Brant
Jen
Allen Stewart
Dora
Rabies Inoculation Round Planned by Police Chief
Police Chief Frank Drake authorized by town officials to administer rabies serum to dogs and cats. Serum from U S Government Atlanta station. Drake will be at 214 West Seventh avenue Friday July 8 from 9 to 11 am and 3 to 5 pm. A $1 fee covers serum and needles. Ordinance requires licensing and inoculation. Drake with experience in this procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Drake
U. S
Atlanta
Drake
West
Seventh Avenue
Murder and Robbery Reward Posted in Mount Dora
A report notes Dan Bishop, previously acquitted of chicken theft in a junior court, is now pictured with a $5,000 reward for murder and train robbery. It questions whether local officials could have foreseen this outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Bishop
Tom Mix
Lem Downs
Robert McMurray
Dan
Ice Cream and Care Sale Promises Church Event
The ladies of the M E Church plan a parish sale featuring porhe and related treats to raise funds. Details are limited but registration and proceeds are expected to support church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Dap Nam
Press Falk Guests At Silver Springs Day Trip
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce hosts a Silver Springs excursion for Lake County guests from Ocala. A speedboat down the Silver River offers clear water and distant reaches, followed by a bountiful lunch of fish chowder fried bream and trout, prepared by “Shorty” Davidson, with local newspaper figures present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Springs
Marion Chamber of Commerce
Lake County
Ocala
Marion County Chamber of Commerce
Horace L. Smith
Carl Taylor
Press Bunch
Eustis Lake
Eustis
Gilbert Leach
Leesburg
Horace Smith
Ocklawaha
Shorty
Davidson
Frank Harris, Jr
Ocala Banner
H. D. Leavengood
The
Ocala Star
Local C. E. Members Attend Convention
Delegates from local Christian Endeavor chapters attend a weekend Florida convention with awards for mileage and publicity. The program ran from Friday afternoon to Sunday night featuring Clayton Crawford Marcus Fagg and Rev. E. F. Montgomery among speakers and events including surf bathing a sunrise prayer service and an organ recital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton C. Crawford
Jacksonville
E. F. Montgomery
Lake City
Charles F. Evans
Internation Society of ‘Christian
Evans
Montverde
Hugh A. Alderman
Jesus
Samuel P. Bowles
Clinton, S. C
Mount Dora Theatre Schedules Summer Saturday Shows
The Mount Dora Theatre will operate Saturdays only in summer with 3:30 7 and 9 p m performances. This Saturday features Buck Jones in Range Feud plus Heroes of the West Perfect Control and other shorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Theatre
Buck Jones
Kid Miller Set to Fight Five Fights in Leesburg Tonight
A five‑bout program under the American Legion rolls for Thursday night at Coyle's Half Acre Leesburg. Kid Miller of Mount Dora faces six rounds with Charlie Battle of Leesburg in the main event. Four other contests add to the card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kid Miller
Leesburg
Coyle’s Half Acre
The
American Legion
Mount Dora
Charlie Battle
Tarpon Catch Delights Mount Dora and Sorrento Anglers
J. M. Smith of Mount Dora and C. M. Brown of Sorrento fished near Na komis on the Gulf with Captain George Rawls as guide. Over two days they landed eight tarpon weighing 48 to 109 pounds, enjoying strong sport and a successful trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Smith
Mount Dora
C. M. Brown
Sorrento
Nakomis
Gulf
George Rawls
Girl Scout Benefit Was Great Success
A Folk Songs and Dances of Many Nations program last Friday benefited the Girl Scouts. The show featured a 22 voice negro chorus, dances and songs from Irish French Dutch Spanish and Japanese traditions, plus a patriotic tableau. Attendees praised performances and storefront window sketches by Jean Cochran and awards honored high attendance.
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Tnbe
Girl Scouts
Kirby
J. H. Neville
Man John
Louise Lane
Laura Neville
Harriet Banks
Jean
Barbara
Phyllis Blanchard
Peggy Champ
Glenn Brown
Margaret Ray
Charles Barnett
Betty Ray
Cadman
Fenn
Pike and Simpson
Misses Slack
Wells
McCown
Blalock
Banks
Sara Margaret Pooser
Edwina Hancock
Geraldine Richardson
Marie Slack
Mount Dora
Eustis
Jean Cochran
Rock Springs Pool Project Advances in Orange County
S. S. Sadler has urged the County Commissioners of Orange County to approve funding for the Rock Springs pool project. The measure seeks county support and potential construction timelines are discussed at the board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Sadler
Orange County
Mount Dora Chamber Plans July Meeting and Citrus Talk
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce will host the Lake County Chamber of Commerce at the Community Building Social Rooms Friday night July 15. Supper at 7:00 p.m. under Mrs Elizabeth Evans direction, with a regular County Chamber meeting beforehand. James C. Morton of Auburndale will speak, as a leading citrus grove owner and Florida Citrus Growers Clearing House Association vice president, on industry matters of interest to Lake County citizens. Tickets 50 cents at the Chamber office or from Alfred Rehbaum or George J White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Auburndale
Forida Citrus Growers Claring House Association
Morton
Forida
Lake County
Chamber of Commerce
Fifth Avenue
Alfred Rehbaum
George J. White
Chamber
Civic Employment Commission Mobilizes Labor for Civic Improve ment
The Civic Employment Commission funds and coordinates local labor for parkway and lot cleanup with 31 families served over 31 days. Workers are paid 15 cents per hour, and residents with work to be done are urged to notify a member of the commission. President H. W. Harlowe leads the group with A. J. Waltz E. M. Wentworth Mrs. Zell and Mrs. Evans among members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Civic Employment Commission
Fifth Avenue
Sylvan Shores
Tim
H. W. Harlowe
Messrs
A. J. Waltz
E.M. Wentworth
Zell
Evans
Public Improvements At Mount Dora Library Grounds
The Library Board funds a sidewalk upgrade from the library to the street and adds finishing touches to the grounds. Garden Club donated shrubs and beautification work. Col. Sanborn and city staff laid centipede grass. Mr. Frickey placed flower boxes on the veranda. City grounds between City Hall and the Auditorium received grass from J. J. West and planting by city crews.
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Library Board
Garden Club
Col. Sanborn
Frickey
Mount Dora
J. J. West
Garden’ Club
Unusual Lemon Cluster In Window Bid by F A McNair
F A McNair sent a striking lemon cluster to the Topic office yesterday morning but another reader claimed it first. The six lemons form a symmetric arrangement with five horizon tally blossom petal like fruits and one larger center fruit. The tree stands at 318 Highland Avenue, the McNair home.
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F. A. McNair
Topic Office
Subscriptions Bills Sent For Expiring And Delinquent Accounts
The Topic has issued subscription bills for expiring July subscriptions and delinquent accounts. Enclosed self addressed envelopes invite prompt remittance to ensure continued service. Please send payment as soon as convenient if you have received a bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pease
Surprise Marriage Stuns Friends in Hartford Alabama
R O Helms of the Piggly Wiggly wed Miss Jennie Pearl Pelham of Hartford. The couple resides in Mrs Seem's cottage on Lake Dora. A ducking party is planned Friday at 8 at the City Dock to honor the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. O. Helms
The
Piggly
Wiggly
Hartford
Ala
Benedict
Jennie Pearl Pelham
Mrs. Seem
Lake Dora
Mr. Helms
City Dock
Mosteller Suffering Eye Trouble at Home
Ernest P. Mosteller of Mosteller Bros Garage is at home with a serious eye affliction. Doctors think the cause is severe strain or injury. If surgery is required he will be taken to Johns Hopkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest P. Mosteller
Mosteller Bros
Mosteller
Johns Hopkins
Surrender in Vicksburg Recalled by Ex Mayor
Sixty-nine years ago last Sunday ex mayor Adam Hazelwood witnessed the surrender conversation between Generals Grant and Pemberton before Union forces took Vicksburg on July 4. Few who were present remain today.
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Adam Hazelwood
Vicksburg
Grant
Pemberton
Card Party Tomorrow at Mrs. Zell's for Employment Fund
A card party is planned for tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. Zell's residence to raise funds for the Employment Fund. All invited attendees are welcome to participate.
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Er Ae
Tavares Ball
NEWS
Fox
Lucky
Eer
Gudgeon
Royal Kitchen
M. W. Simpson
Mother Simpson
Master Smith
ICE
Marion County Chamber of Commerce and Springs Management
C. E
Mortimer McCown
Hopcraft
Harding
White
Smith
Widmer
Blanchard
Emil Batte
Glee Club
Jeannette Dickson Colado
Winter Park
Miss Liberty
Eleanor Wells
Donald Loveless
James Cooper
Red Cross
Ann Blake
Rhoda Simpson
Tracy Kramer
Ted Wingler
Winslow Wasser
Shirley Schonenberger
Mary Elizabeth Simpson
Margaret Hancock
Mr. Bunnell
Truskett
Iris Battle Martin
Emily Battle
Cecelia Palmer
Flora Morley
Mary Louise Rehbaum
Rock Springs Pool
Civic Commission
E. Mosteller
Weather Report
Law High Bar
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