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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1936
Page
1
Baseball news notes Mount Dora and Winter Garden as first-half winners. They are scheduled to play Thursday, with Sunday results noted from the previous week.
Maxwell earns win with 5 strikeouts as Brown and Maxwell homer and drive in runs. Straker collect two base hits, Cooley siblings add RBIs, and several players steal bases. Umatilla and Mount Dora stranded runners with timely outs as pitching and fielding shape a tight game.
Maitland resident F. L. Parker buys several acres of citrus land and a small grove near Tangerine. He plans a dwelling and further citrus plantings. The sale was handled by O. M. Simpson of Lakes and Hills Realty Co. Meanwhile C. McCabe and family of Boston leased the Theodore Estey home near Lake Ola for a year, admiring Mount Dora and Florida’s climate.
Seventeen year old Mary Bailey and companions were struck by a lightning flash during a dancing gathering in a vacant East Town house. Bailey's dress and foot burned. she and Edgar Adams received treatment and are recovering. Adams regained movement. event recalled a past fatal lightning incident near Mount Dora.
Lake County Chamber of Commerce boards discuss freight cuts for citrus to the Mississippi Valley, and plans for the 1937 semi centennial celebration. An October 8 annual meeting at the Lake County recreation center is set with a basket supper and officer elections, plus August 28 combined board session. The Legion thanks the chamber for backing a Federal theatre troupe visit. Col. C E Lester presided in President Johnson’s absence.
Katherine Rawls of Ft. Lauderdale and Ralph Flanagan of Miami excel in U S trials held in New Katherine Rawls sweeping the first two events of the women’s trials with victories in the 3 meter diving and 100 meter sprint. Flanagan tops the men’s trials by winning the 1500 meter event and breaking the Olympic 400 meter record.
Third annual Growers Institute scheduled at Camp McQuarrie near Astor Park Lake County Florida under Lake W T Nettels district agent Gainesville as director K C Moore Orange county registrar and C R Hiatt Lake county agent manager Karlin Lake County Chamber of Commerce secretary. Activities include class work mornings lectures just after noon daily with recreation after 4 pm daily meals and registration cost one dollar per day. Poultry Day set for Sept 2 with speakers on that industry Dairy and Live Stock Day on Sept 3.
Rev. Ed P. Fendley, acting chair of the Lake County Ministerial Conference legislative committee, denies ties to the Florida Ministerial Association and says the conference did not endorse candidates. He notes no member belongs to the other group and explains the body discussed but did not align on the anti slot machine bill and election slate.
Regular all day meeting of Lake County Home Demonstration women and others will be held in the Home Demonstration kitchen in Tavares July 23. Mrs Isabelle Thursby a state conservation specialist from Tallahassee will judge canned products and select the three best jars to be entered from Lake County at the Star contest in Tallahassee.
A single housefly can lay 600 eggs that mature into flies in about a fortnight, with seven or eight generations possible in one season. The note highlights swift population growth in warm months.
In Chipley egg production for the first nine months of the National Egg Laying Contest shows the highest level in the decade of the contest.
J C Urquhart reports from Chicago that the North Englewood church marked its Golden Jubilee with services led by A M Brodie a seminary student and Dr Brodie of Mount Dora supplying the pulpit. A 1886 record praises a young minister chosen to labor for Gods Kingdom and lists Urquhart as honorary deacon since 1933.
Lake County plans a unique flag pole base for the Ta vares court house lawn to honor its semi centennial. Stones from residents native states and countries will be embedded around the base with bronze markers, each bearing the origin, and a three legged flag staff will fly the US flag, Florida flag, and a new Lake County flag. Consuls from nations of contributing stones may attend the unveiling, with designs for the county flag submitted to the Chamber of Commerce.
W H Drake of Mount Dora represented the Lake County Chamber of Commerce at the official opening of Florida's exhibit in Cleveland Ohio on July 3. Drake reported cordial welcomes from Earl W Brown and George Clements and plans to attend further ceremonies later in the week. He praised the exhibit and urged Floridians to visit the exposition. Karl Lehmann, secretary of the Lake County Chamber, will attend Northwestern University in August but plans to participate in the exposition during Lake County publicity week.
The Leaguers host Sorrento at Heim Field starting at 8:00 PM in a fast game. The newcomers have shown strong play and may join the city league, with past results including a 6-5 Leaguers win and an 11-9 nine inning defeat for the Leaguers. Regular admission at the gate.
William L Jameson 80 died Tuesday morning at Lake County Medical Center after a lingering illness. Survived by widow Flora A Jameson of Mount Dora and Tangerine daughter Mabel Wise of Tangerine sister Jennie Perkins Bradford NH niece Helen Long Bradford. A Mount Dora contractor and builder for over 25 years and Mason. Funeral Thursday at 3 pm in Methodist church Rev Perry B James. Forest Cemetery burial with Masons in charge. Pallbearers Lloyd Atkins S S Sadler W W Gillespie J R Edwards R G Shipes C M Gudgeon.
A. E. Bell was rushed to Lake County Hospital with a severe ulcerated stomach. Hemorrhages required a blood transfusion with six potential donors. Alfred Rehbaum Jr was selected. others were Harry Clark Lem Downs Dedrick Green John Odum and Edward Jaques. Transfusion succeeded and Bell rests comfortably with no immediate danger.
Lake county remains the state’s largest grape district with booming shipments and strong prices. F W Davidson of Mount Dora, a pioneer grower with 125 acres, sent four and a half tons of Beacon grapes to Washington D C on a special order. Pioneer growers reap benefits of long labor and expertise.
Hiatt Lake county's efficient agricultural agent has been granted a thirty day leave to recover from a recent sick spell and left Monday for Western North Carolina. R E Norris from the University of Florida Extension Department will assist him until September 1, with a focus on soil conservation from his Tavares courthouse office.
W P Kirkwood notes the strong, enduring bond between agricultural service staff and newspaper editors after twenty two years as an agricultural college editor. He states editors are the best allies and aids for extension workers.
A lotus brought from a pool in Sorrento by Miss Hattie Allen attracts attention. The flower is described as the true Egyptian lotus, pink with rose edges and very fragrant. Tropical water lilies are common, but the lotus remains rarer and more striking.
Florida Citrus Commission executive secretary Frank E Brigham told Lake County Chamber directors that reduced freight rates for citrus are likely next season Governor Shultz has secured a promise from Eastern railroads to lower rates as well Water transport could save up to 90 cents a box by routing Tampa Gulf to the Mississippi River to mid western markets Treasurer O W Smith reported June finances the chamber has 2017 on hand with 2016 from the publicity tax and 59 from memberships Secretary Karl Lehmann said memberships total 1215 Latest out of county contributing members were sent in by Walter L Hayes of the American Fire and Casualty Co Orlando and Southern Dairies Orlando
Edward Brooks a participant at the Citizens Military Training Camp at Fort Screven Georgia has been promoted to corporal He is noted by friends for leadership ability and for setting an example to younger cadets Local congratulations note the appointment by his peers.
Mrs. Zell and Mrs. Hubbard were stranded on Coronado Beach when their car sank into the sand as the tide rose. With no warning sign, they drove onto the beach to take photos and returned to find the vehicle buried up to the body. They warn visitors to inspect beach conditions before driving on the sands.
Southern Florida farmers show growing interest in the agricultural extension program presented in recent weeks urging adoption of new practices and education to improve yields and farm management across the region.
Charles Osborne spoke on the Wanis International convention in Washington D C during June and delivered a thorough report. The meeting, chaired by acting president Filet Crane, welcomed new member C Charles as well as a call for Kiwanis support of Mount Dora baseball including sponsorship of a Orange League game and crowd attendance efforts. Alfred Rehbaum provided the attendance prize, won by LaBreck.
The Lake County Press reports the recreation center will open July 23 with Russell Shell's orchestra for the opening night. A naming contest runs noon July 22 with a $25 prize, judged by the Lake county mayors. Entries go to Roumillat at Tavares.
Otis M. Hale brought from the Grand grove of Dr M H Givens a six feet six inch rattlesnake with seventeen rattles. Hale killed it with a hoe while working in the grove. The snake was coiled but did not strike, drawing attention for its unusual size and display.
The Montverde Chamber of Commerce approved cooperation with the Montverde school for the 25th anniversary of its founding on September 23 1937 and a one day festival next summer. State Forestry officials visited to discuss a proposed state park as local officials backed the project. Montverde will be represented by the Lake County amateur car club on WDBO Orlando.
Rev Perry B James leads boys and girls from area to the Intermediate Methodist camp this week. Pete Bur and George Jerue attend the event as participants.
A note from Brown of Peters Independent announces a weekly publication offer. The text mentions a free subscription draw for a toy and describes the promotion as a standing weekly topic.
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