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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1934
Page
1
In the season midterm, J G Ray leads the Big Four with strong hitting as J J places third and Tom Cooley fourth. The column invites readers to vote whether to start the race over or continue the current standings, with votes due by next Tuesday.
Mount Dora readers are invited to witness a pivotal game in the four out of seven Mount Dora diamondball series. The P. S. boys lead the Indeos three games to one and a win tomorrow would seal the 1934 title for the youngsters. The Indepts, nicknamed the Old Men, boast veteran players and will try to reverse the tide. Jesse Dooley gains notice with Alabama amateur club Capitals and has a storied path from Mount Dora High to University of Florida to professional prospects with the Nashville Vols.
Lake County sent four representatives to the Central Florida Council breakfast in Ocala. Stephen H. Fifield of Jacksonville spoke on Ways and Means of Promoting the Tourist Industry in Florida, urging strong statewide advertising with focus on location climate and accessibility. The August breakfast will be at Flagler Beach with September in Leesburg and November in Sanford.
Dr. Mildred Marsh plans a three month European voyage visiting Paris Brussels Cologne Heidelberg Munich Oberammergau Florence Rome Venice Vienna Budapest Prague Dresden and Berlin. She sails from New York Pier 60 aboard the Levatthan on July 21 representing the United States at the International Fellowship of Scientific Chiropody in Paris.
Tennessee Wesleyan College president Dr J L Robb and Mrs Robb visited Mount Dora last Monday. They met Rev and Mrs Perry B James and former Wesleyan students in Mount Dora and Eustis. Prospective students were interviewed during the call.
Lake County Red Cross Chapter schedules home nursing and hygiene courses at nine points with potential Mount Dora session if sufficient interest. Six weeks, two 2 hour lessons per week, twelve lessons total. At least ten registrants needed. Courses cover home hygiene and sick care with 70 percent practical instruction by Red Cross nurses. Separate county classes planned for boys and girls with aim to integrate into schools later.
Lee French Jr. suffered minor bruises and a demolished bike after his bicycle struck Mrs. Zell’s car at the Donnelly and Fifth avenue corner on Saturday evening. He was examined by Dr. Wood and Dr. Fenn and taken to their office for evaluation.
Rabies inoculation deadline approaching the town seeks enforcement under the ordinance. Frank Drake will host inoculations at his home on Saturday July 14 offering serum for a dollar. Beginning Monday Chief Story will summons dog owners to bring unvaccinated pets before the law.
A Kiwanis program featured Thomas H. Cooley stressing patriotism and citizenship duties. He honored Declaration signers and Anglo Saxon leaders, warned of internal dangers, and urged support for education, law enforcement, and upholding the Declaration. Attendees discussed Kiwanis goals and an upcoming interclub in Silver Springs with W M Kennedy speaking on a Florida constitutional amendment.
The schedule for outgoing and incoming mail is changed with a new closing time of 10 1 2 1 for mail. Incoming mail will arrive by 10 45 A M. There will be no Sunday mail service for outgoing or incoming mail.
The City Service Station owned by J. M. Smith becomes the Mount Dora agency for Packard, Chrysler and Plymouth cars and International trucks in partnership with Auto Inn Company of Eustis. Ray Eckholdt will head service. five cars already sold. agency aims to serve all budgets with expert maintenance.
The Epworth League of the Methodist church will hold a Community Institute Echo service at Lakeside Park Sunday at 6.0 oclock. Mary Elizabeth Simpson, president, presides and Coralie Cooper leads devotions. League members from Daytona Beach institute speak on program topics including Marriage and Home Life and Peace and War. A general summary will be given by Mary Elizabeth Simpson. Refreshments follow, with punch and sandwiches. The Epworth League Cabinet met for planning and to cooperate with the beautification committee on a church lawn memorial project.
Use the cooled water from boiled rice to stiffen delicate cotton fabrics. Strain the liquid through a flower sack or two layers of cheesecloth to remove solids before applying.
W H Duggan of Sylvan Shores expands into circus ownership with a new three ring show. The act opens in Greenfield Indiana this Saturday before touring Muncy and other venues as plans include rebuilt quarters and new attractions. Duggan, with fifteen years in the business, aims to revive a storied American circus tradition.
Miss Gertrude Thorne feeds bread to pet fish from her boat house on Lake Dora. A huge bass lurks beneath the dock and grabbed her fingers while snagging fry from the crumbs. She shows several deep scratches as the cannibal fish remains uncaught.
The Vacation Church School at the Methodist church is meeting with growing enrollment now around fifty children. Activities include handwork, singing, stories, departmental classes, and daily recreation. The school runs through Friday, June 20, with a pageant presented on the following Sunday, June 22.
Mount Dora won the Lake Orange League opener with an 8 to 2 victory over Apopka highlighted by strong pitching and timely hitting. The game featured key plays by Mount Dora’s Mosteller and Brantley with supporting offense from Ray Cashwell and Cooley as they built a sizable lead early and held on through late innings.
Aline MacMahon, niece of Mr Fred MacMahon, has an important part in Fire Merry Franks which will be shown on Saturday July 21 at Eustis attracting local interest for her acting talent and family connection.
Mrs. G B Hall of New Haven Connecticut writes she spent a pleasant winter visit and would like to read what is going on in Mount Dora. She plans to return and continue subscribing to the Topic.
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