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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1949
Page
4
The writer notes Florida summers bring relief from northern heat with cool nights and clouded skies. Rainy evenings, pleasant 78 degrees at 9 p.m., and comfortable nights foster gratitude for Florida weather while contrasting harsher conditions up north.
A Mount Dora letter to the editor advocates transforming Lake Dora in Gilbert park into a public swimming beach rather than a school pool. The writer argues for lower costs, broader access for all ages, and teaching children lake appreciation before Florida’s swimming season ends.
The writer recalls three favorite childhood lakes for swimming and picnics Lake Ola Lake Gertrude near Eustis Road and Lake Dora at Thirday. They mourn the lack of a sandy beach and recall old bathing parties at Lake Jempe and Lake Joanne with family friends.
A local elder recalls a 1920 Chamber prophecy of a municipal dock and bathing beach at Donnelly Street. She notes past improvements and urges a 1949 completion for a healthier waters initiative despite the high costs of artificial pools and constant supervision.
Six youths fished along Lake Yale and brought home 100 shellcrackers in three hours. Dennis Stevens led the catch with 22 fish while his brothers Littleton Ross Ken Bowron and Bill Saunders fished beside him on Uma tilla shores.
In a Pennsylvania excerpt from Harry Briggs, Doon Murphy, bar proprietor, laments television's evolution. He recalls early days with one station and local sports, then describes costly replacements as Philly, Boston, New York events flood Murphy's Bar with rival programming. He plans a chicken wire screen to shield the wall set.
Police Chief Richard Shipes cites a town ordinance against crowing roosters and orders offenders to dispose of the birds within 10 days. City officials sign notices threatening enforcement. The odd tale ends with a tongue in cheek suggestion that offenders should eat the roosters themselves.
The Dorans rallied to a 9-5 win over Clermont as Doranine had a hit for each player except Tom Kelly who stole all bases to score. Barks pitched for the winners and Dorans travel to Eustis Sunday to face the upset-minded Ocoee, 5-3.
Mount Dora shuffleboard players defeated Eustis at home then won again in Eustis last week. The two clubs set up a deciding match next Tuesday when the Dorans visit Eustis for the final game.
A Lake County diary from Clermont to Mount Dora chronicles tranquil summer drives through citrus groves and rolling hills. The author recalls Eustis, Lake Dora, and Montverde, notes cooling breezes, rains, and moonlit nights, and cherishes Florida’s landscape and memories of home.
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