Mount Dora and Winter Park face off with Lookouts in high-spirits
Mount Dora hosts Winter Garden at 3 30 p m and Winter Park plays at Winter Park on Sunday. Tomorrow Sanford hosts a big day as the Lookouts meet a State League all star team at 8 00 p m with Seminole County Chamber of Commerce secretary Ralph F Bagwell inviting Mount Dora fans. The week featured Mount Dora losses at Apopka and Eustis with strong showings by McCown Hale and Miller including several RBIs and two base hits.
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Mount Dora
Winter Park
Sanford
Lookouts
Ralph F. Bagwell
Seminole County Chamber of Commerce
Apopka
McCown
Flash
Adkins
Miller
Dooley
Ashley
Hudson
Hale
Chapmawn
McCormick
Morris
Witherington
Eustis
Chapman
Odom
Shipes
Wiley
Stevens
Webb
Connor
D. Salters
Salters
Rigdon
Hooten
Hoven
Bobo
Pe Bobo
Lasater
Orris
Mouser
Stewart
Godding
Walker
Johnson
Conrad
Ate — — Ae
Anenedeenen
H Po Hale
State Treasurer To Give The Address At Portrait Unveiling
Lake County prepares for the 1939 portrait unveiling of six longtime leaders in the Court Room. State Treasurer W V Knott of Tallahassee will deliver the address on Thursday July 27 at 10 45 am marking the county's 52nd anniversary as a legal entity. The ceremony includes portraits of W H Richey H H Duncan Senator W M Igon W G Long J C Luning and R L Nutt with grandchildren to unveil. A Kiwanis Club luncheon for Knott follows at noon, arranged with the Lake County Chamber of Commerce.
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Lake County
Knott
W. H. Richey
Board of
H. H. Duncan
W. M. Igon
W. G. Long
J. C. Luning
R. L. Nutt
Hunter
Board of County Commissioners
J. W. Hunter
Tavares
G. G. Ware
Leesburg
Douglas M. Igon
Eustis
L. Day Edge
Groveland
W. L. Ashton
Umatilla
Karl Lehmann
Montverde
Lake
Tavares Woman's Club Committee
Warren for Governor Campaign Kicks Off in Leesburg
The Fuller Warren for Governor Club Chapter No 1 met in Leesburg Florida on Saturday night July 8 139 plans for the coming campaign were discussed Don Oliver Leesburg attorney was elected president with Walter Warren as secretary and a campaign planning committee chaired by him Plans included establishing campaign headquarters in Lake Counties as the effort moves forward
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Fuller Warren
Leesburg
Florida
Lake County
Don Oliver
Walter Warren
Non-Resident 10 Day Fishing License Introduced
The legislature approved a 10 day non-resident fishing license priced at $2.25, replacing the prior 3 day option. Licenses are issued by the County Judge, with L. R. Tremain holding blanks for fishing and hunting licenses to avoid extra county trips.
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L. R. Tremain
Home Demonstration Achievement Day in Lake County
The Home Demonstration Women of Lake County will hold an achievement exhibit at the American Legion Hut in Tavares on July 27. The showcase features thrift work, personal clothing, textiles, flowers, canned and baked goods, and other items from their better living program. The event runs 2:30 to 4:30 PM and invites the public to attend.
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Lake County
American Legion
Tavares
Big Celebration At Sanford Tomorrow
A Sanford event features a 3:30 parade with Florida State League officials city authorities two bands and many attractions. At 4:30 Lake Monroe hosts the International Aquabats Cypress Gardens in a spectacular Hydromaniacs show after which the All-Star Baseball game between the Sanford Lookouts and a star team headlines the evening.
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Florida State League
Lake Monroe
International Aquabats
Cypress Gardens
Paramount
Sanford Lookouts
Municipal Athletic Field
Lake Co. Federal Savings Declares 4% Semiannual Dividend
The Lake County Federal Savings and Loan Association announces a 4 percent per annum dividend payable June 30 1939. Board members include prominent Mount Dora citizens and about $2 000 in cash will be distributed to local investors. Checks were mailed for full paid investment shares and thrift accounts will receive earnings credits with insurance up to 5000 per account by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Stuart
Lake County
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
Acey
United States
Oateeenrich
Oscar the Ox Makes 1400 Mile Journey to Fair
Bob Cobb and Oscar the Ox completed a 1400 mile trek from Silver Springs to the Fair with a royal welcome. Oscar attended a Florida Building reception with Rose the Jersey cow, dined on citrus pulp, and starred at the Rodeo. Cobb gained weight while Oscar added bulk as special World's Fair police escorted the wagon.
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Oscar
Marion County
Silver Springs
Bob Cobb
Guard of Honor
Cobb
Florida
Grover Whalen
Whalen
Oscar the Ox
Rose
Bob
Thrift Food Market To Be Opened Soon
The Thrift Food Market is set to open in Mount Dora at Donnelly and Fifth avenues in the former Shipley's Market location. The 100 percent local ownership store will employ local help and feature a serve yourself system to cut costs. Remodeling creates a modern, accessible layout with a full line of groceries and meats.
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Thrift Food Market
Donnelly and
Fifth Avenues
Shipley’s Market
Mount Dora
Management Changes At Standard Station
A change in management at the Standard Oil Station at Fifth Avenue and Alexander Street, Millard C. Reid selling his interest to partner Ernest Green. Reid remains with Standard Oil in another capacity. the transfer takes effect August 1.
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Standard Oil
Fifth Avenue
Alexander Street
Millard C. Reid
Ernest Green
Standard Oil Company
Reid
Clinic notes progress and treatment in syphilis drive
After five weeks the colored clinic reports 165 blood tests with 41 patients in treatment. Some results await, tests retaken in the heat, and regular shots are urged. Pregnancy improves outcomes, and public health groups note strides against syphilis with patient cooperation. Four patients at J W C clinic missed shots, risking transmission.
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United State Public Health
League of Nations
Did You Happen to See By F M Whaley Assistants
A rambling social vignette from Daytona describes log cabin gatherings, carnival rides, and bridal shower revelry. Local youths, amid sunburn and tissue paper decor, chase fun from El Patio to Martinique while a popular local lad draws attention.
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F. M
Buster
Whaley
Daytona
el Patio
Jook
Martinique
Cupid
Kay
al II
Sadler
Simpson Stenay
Winchell
Benefit Bridge Party for Girl Scouts at Mount Dora
The Girl Scout troop committee sponsors a benefit bridge and game party at the Mount Dora Yacht Club on Wednesday July 19 at 8 oclock. Proceeds fund the summer camp drive aiming to take the entire troop to Silver Glen Springs for one week in August. Tickets available from any Girl Scout mother.
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Mount Dora Yacht Club
Silver Glen Springs
Horticultural Association Board to Meet Monday
The Lake County Horticultural Association will hold its regular monthly Board of Directors meeting next Monday the 17th at the Courthouse. President C R Short expects full attendance from all board members.
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The
Lake County Horticultural Association
C. R. Short
Trucks Carry More Vegetables Than Railroads This Season
A season review shows truck transport delivering more vegetables than all railroads and steamship lines combined. The shift highlights growing road logistics and possible impacts on rail and maritime freight patterns.
Kiwanis Interclub Meet Heads to Tavares
Mount Dora Kiwanis plans an interclub gathering with the county seat in Tavares at noon. J B Swift will speak on a novelty business. Members may carpool from the Commerce office, and a large turnout is hoped from Mount Dora after Tavares’ positive visit.
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Mount Dora
American Legion
Publc
Lions Plan Budget for 1939 40 at Club Meeting
At the Lions Club meeting on Monday night members began forming a budget for 1939 40 and planned to draft the document at the next gathering. They welcomed Lion Al Rehbaum Jr returning after three months away and heard his talk on sights from a trip with Mrs. Rehbaum through the Northeast United States and Canada including details on bottle cap manufacture and sales.
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Lions
Lion al Rehbaum, Jr
Lion Rehbaum
Rehbaum
United States
Canada
Lake County School Board Plans Savings for 1939-40 Term
The Lake County School Board set September 11 as opening day for all county schools for 1939 40. Teachers contracts issued with nine months for high school and eight months for grade teachers. salaries monthly for ten months and principals paid in twelve payments. Districts may extend grade schools to nine months if funds allow. Cost cuts include 16 teaching positions, smaller principal salaries, and transportation route consolidations saving 30 000 to 33 000 dollars. Reductions in millages and partial library and music service plans are included to preserve accreditation with State and Southern Association.
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Lake County School Board
Lake County
State
Southern Association
New Residents Move Into Moss Apartments in Royal Oak
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Saulton of Royal Oak and her nurse Miss Helen Stannard have arrived and are occupying Moss Apartments rented a year ago. Mrs. Saulton is active in the Order of the Eastern Star and appreciates proximity to lodge rooms the Community Building theater and other social centers.
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Elizabeth J. Saulton
Royal Oak
Michigan
Helen Stannard
Moss
Gilbert Park to be beautified by thorough cleanup
Mount Dora plans a complete cleanup of Gilbert Park at Tremain and Liberty streets to restore its beauty. Ragweed and debris will be removed, dead trees cut later, with property owners asked to avoid leaving weeds or trash. Dr. Dickson notes Heim Field fence repairs completed and the park improving for health and comfort.
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Earl Gilbert
Gilbert
Dickson
Heim Field
Ball Park
Big Brother Camp Set to Open July 31 at Deer Lake
Plans for the second annual Big Brothers camp at Deer Lake in Ocala National Forest are underway. The 10 day session for boys and 10 day session for girls runs from July 31 to August 19, with staff led by Clay ton L. Perreault and Bill Weiskopf. Activities include diamondball volley ball swimming water sports and handicrafts plus junior lifesaving courses and a regulated diet. Fees are 6.00 per child, and W. A. Vincent urges local youths and potential sponsors, including those willing to be Big Brothers, to participate.
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Deer Lake
Ocala National Forest
Clayton L. Perreault
Bill Weiskopf
Leesburg
Mount Dora
Big Brothers Camp Ad Seeks Mentors
A message seeks six dollar contributions to support Big Brothers Camp enrollment. It invites readers to sponsor or serve as mentors and asks readers to help chosen boys or girls gain attendance who might otherwise miss the chance.
County Amateur Contest Opens for Lake County Players
Lake County Recreation Department with the County Chamber of Commerce and State Theatre Eustis announce a county amateur contest as a precursor to the central Florida event hosted by the Orlando Junior Chamber of Commerce. Eligible entrants aged 14 and over must file a card by July 23, with tryouts at 9 30 a m July 23 requiring an accompanist. The county final is July 25 at the State Theatre, producing six winners who will perform at a August 7 WDBO broadcast from 12 45 p m in Orlando.
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Lake County Recreation Department
County Chamber of Commerce
State Theatre
Eustis
Central Florida
Orlando
Orlando Jaycee
WDBO
Lake County
Tral
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