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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1935

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Mount Dora Eustis Play By Play In Diamond Ball Clash

A hotly contested league game featured Mount Dora versus Eustis with Eustis winning 6 to 5. The article lists players, umpires, and officials, notes on home games becoming afternoon affairs, and plans for lighting and a new field at the school.

Youngblood Meanessa Sampson Jack Eustist Mount Dora Eustis Diam Eustis Mount J Tj Dorans Perkins Evenig Mount Ira Ernest Yorblood Ed. Nutter Gec Keller McElvoy Cline Walter Hackett R. H. Perkins Ross Tremain L. Blankner Robert Dickson Grady Simpson Curtis Wise Jim Bradley Robert Perkins Miller Wells Bnd Burchett Harold Cozar Dooley LaMar Charles Norvis Jim Goddar Ben Cook J. M. Green Jack Edwards

Dorans and Kissimmee Clash in Tight Lake County Baseball

A long Lake County baseball recap covers a rain shortened game at Eustis, a 3-2 win for Kissimmee at Apopka, and a 7-3 victory by Dooley as C. C. Dooley shines. The piece notes Ray Eckholdt, Wiley and Adkins heavy infield work, with Murphy the winning pitcher and Dooley the loser, and closes with town clerks and local industrial rate details.

Jay Sreepee Sever Nei Alcs Aes Eustis Apopka Michael Dorans C. C. Dooley C. C Ray Milar Kissimmee Adkins Dooley Ray Eckholdt Wiley Story Murphy Acee Meriadey Allen Brown Ligon Downs Muller Winter Park

M E Sunday School Picnic Details July 24

The Methodist church Sunday school plans its annual picnic at Rock Springs on Wednesday July 24. A 2:00 p.m. motorcade from the church will transport those without cars. The general picnic committee includes George J. White as chairman and W. W. Peck and J. C Urquhart. Members are urged to bring sandwiches and a covered dish for each family.

The Methodist Church Rock Springs George J. White W. W. Peck C. R. Javens Howard Simpson Alfred Rehbaum Daniel H. Bishop Robert McMurray Marie Slack Katherine Killian Shirley Schonenberger Perry B. James Raymond Perkins James Simpson William Peck Frank Burkhart Anna Slack S. C. Peacock Jerry

Mount Dora Hosts Central Florida Scout Court of Honor

Central Florida Council holds a Court of Honor in Mount Dora on August 17 at 8 00 p m Merit badges will be earned by local troop members Eagle Scout Winslow Waaser will be honored Scribe for the Mount Dora unit and future plans include patrol leaders Lee French and Stuart Sadler with Scout Master Perry B James The troop meets Mondays at 730 p m Membership is open to boys of scout age The notice notes planned hikes and active involvement by members of the troop

Central

Montverde Union Church Dedicates New Community

The Montverde community church held its first service drawing over 200 attendees. Rev. M. J. Bouterse and wife provided the sermon and songs, with C. F. Evans officiating. A reception for 46 charter members followed, plus farewell for Misses Butler bound for Nicaragua as missionaries.

Montverde Brough C. F. Evans Church Council M. J. Bouterse WDBO Orlando Bouterse Union Missionary Society Karl Lehmann Butler Nicaraagua Guatemala Gas Wee Montverde School

Grampus Whip Scorpion Draws Attention From Curious Onlookers

The Grampus or whip-scorpion, a rare orchard insect, attracted notice in a window after Dudley Adkins found it four feet underground in a rotted fence post. Though poisonous, the creature’s sting is seldom dangerous, and the find sparked local curiosity.

Dudley Adkins

Kiwanis Talk on Freedom and Independence

Kiwanis of Tavares hosts a speech by Judge Rooney on liberty and the meaning of independence. The talk references the Declaration of Independence and the risk faced by signers, with a closing verse quoted from an Australian soldier. A dance and prize drawing followed, with Pr. Richardson and others in attendance.

Mount Dora Theatre schedules extended week with July programs

The Mount Dora Theatre opens Friday through Monday next week with 7 15 and 9 00 shows same prices as usual. On Saturday July 13 Sidney Blackmer and Martha Sleeper star in Great God Gold alongside Buck Jones in The Roaring West and a cartoon. Sunday and Monday July 14 15 feature Naughty Marietta with Jeannette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy two matinees. Friday July 19 20 offers It’s A Small World a comedy starring Spencer Tracy and Wendy Barrie.

Mount Dora Theatre Sidney Blackmer Martha Sleeper Buck Jones Victor Herbert Jeannette MacDonald Nelson Eddy Marietta Spencer Tracy Wendy Barrie

Townsend plan outlines amid Brodie notes and travel plans

Dr. A M Brodie summarizes Townsend plan data on eligibility and unemployment figures. He discusses fishing in Florida and family travel plans with Mrs Brodie including Chicago, Toronto, Watertown, Woods Hole, and a summer home in Michigan before returning south.

A. M. Brodie Townsend Florida Brodie Chicago Michigan

Luncheon Hosted by Methodist Ladies Aid Planned

The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church will serve luncheon on Tuesday July 8 at 12:00 in the Friendly Bible Class room. The event aims to fit the schedule of business men and all are invited. Luncheon price is 35 cents.

Ladies Aid The Methodist Church

Dr. Strickland Buys Corner Lot for Office Building

Dr. E Strickland has purchased the lot at Fourth Avenue and Alexander Street where the baby golf course stood. The aim is to construct an office building with the acquisition made through A C Quixley Realty Company.

Strickland Fourth. Avenue Alexander Street Ing. Ax A. C. .Quixley Realty Company

Vacation Bible School at First Methodist Opens July 15

The Vacation Church School program at First Methodist Church will start July 15 at 8:30 AM. Rev. Perry B. James will direct with a corps of teachers guiding courses in Bible, Patternry, Music, and Choosing Our Heroes.

First Methodist Church Perry B. James

New Residents Mr and Mrs W W Relf Move Here

Mr and Mrs W W Relf arrived last week from Tavares and plan to settle as new locals. They stay at 325 Donnelly Avenue and previously lived in Kansas Nebraska and Florida, with children still in Nebraska.

W. W. Relf Tavares Donnelly Avenue Kansas Nebraska Miami North Carolina Alabama Florida

Work Started On Enlarging Church

Construction began on the Community Congregational Church auditorium enlargement. Foundations were poured and piers set while removal of wall and sidewalk debris continued. Mr. H. S. Masten leads the project as sub floor work is planned this week despite rain delays. The addition will add at least one hundred seats.

H. S. Masten

Livestock Meeting to Discuss Screw Worm Control

Lake county livestock owners are called to a July 20 meeting at the Tavares courthouse at 2 30 p m to discuss the screw worm problem and control options It notes widespread infestations across cattle cats dogs dairy and beef cattle and hogs Pine tar oil and benzol are available free from County Agent Clifford A Hiatt in Tavares with A L Smith of Umatilla leading the Lake and Sumter campaign.

Lake County Clifford A. Hiatt Tavares A. L. Smith Umatilla Lake Sumter

Poultrymen Set July 26 Tour to Brooksville Station

The Lake County Poultry Association will hold its annual picnic as a tour to the Federal Experiment Station at Brooksville on July 26. Last year’s trip proved valuable and the group voted to make it an annual event. A full tour schedule will be announced next week and all poultrymen or interested individuals are invited to attend.

Emerson and Cottages Marshall Mount Dora Maine Shirley Gene Bill Pearce Archie Lake County Poultry Association Federal Experiment Station Brooksville

Inoculation program urged for dogs this week

Local officials enforce rabies laws with fines and arrests. Frank Drake will inoculate dogs at 214 Seventh Avenue West Saturday for 1.00 dollars per animal and no extra license fee. After July 13 untagged dogs will be seized and owners penalized. The mayor notes safety and past rabies absence. national wealth figures for 1934 show 264.4 billion dollars.

Frank Drake Seventh Avenue Alexander ‘Street

Lake County to honor Chester B. Treadway at testimonial dinner

Lake County citizens honor Chester B. Treadway for public work as chairman of the State Road Department and state Public Works administrator. A testimonial stag dinner will be held Thursday evening July 18 at the Lake County Country Club, limited to 300, with tickets by community. committees oversee publicity, program, ticket sales, and arrangements. tickets needed for admission.

Lake County Chester B. Treadway Lake J. C. Spooner John Allison Howard Gamble Jess Latitz Max Wettstein M. F. “Blondie Bunnell Paul Myers Frank Stebbins Julius Harrison Charles Osborne Vernon Steen Thos. H. Cooley Mount Dora

Townsend Old Age Pension Club Organized in Mount Dora

A crowd over one hundred met at the Community Building to organize Florida’s first Townsend Old Age Pension Club in the county. The group plans meetings, officer elections, and a 25 cent yearly join fee to support the national movement with dances, picnics, and recreational events after organizing. The next meeting is 8:00 PM Monday July 15 with aims to attract youth and establish a strong local chapter.

Townsend Old Age Pension Club Florida Townsend ‘c United States Mississippi Washington Mount Dora’s

Summer Resort Messages Show Wisconsin North Woods Delights

A Florida editor imagines vacation options after receiving a booklet from Frank Hadlock about the North Woods in Wisconsin and folders from Carl Graves, both promoting Hadlock owned inns in York Harbor Maine. The exchange invites travelers and stay-at-homes to picture imaginary trips and share practical, plainspoken reflections.

Florida Shail Frank Hadlock North Woods Wisconsin Carl ‘Graves Emer York Harbor Maine Gobbini Marshall Haraillage

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