Outboard Rowdy Fun At Lake Dora To Lake Harris
Florida Outboard Association of Orlando and Leesburg Boat Club staged a lakeside outing along Lake Dora Lake Harris and Howey with twenty boats carrying about sixty people. A mishap occurred when Jack Whitt’s boat collided with the rail bridge area near Mount Dora leaving a passenger and the craft high and dry. other antics included water skiing and lively demonstrations as clubs enjoy a day of safe, lighthearted recreation.
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Florida Outboard Association of Orlando
Leesburg Boat Club
Lake County
Orlando
Lake Dora
Leesburg
Dead River
Lake Harris
Howey
Florida
Mount Dora
Wise Boat Works
Lake Eustis
Tavares
McDonald
Jack Whitt
Leesburg Club
Dora Canal
Jack
Doc Taylor
Tommy Hagood
Gene Meadors
Tommy
Iain
Personalities (Continued) George LaDue and Mount Dora
The article chronicles George LaDue's long involvement in Mount Dora since 1912. It covers his early garage business, shift to real estate, leadership in the Mount Dora Development Corp, lumber ventures, and roles in local clubs and licensing. The piece ends with a light note on a fishing license frustration directed at LaDue.
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George LaDue
Mount Dora
Minnesota
Kimball
J. G. Ray
Dora
A. C. Quixley
Cooperative Citrus Culture
Citrus Culture Corp
Florida
Yacht Club
Lake County
Mr. LaDue
Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club Notes And obituaries
A regional bowling column reports entries and fees at Mount Dora and notes on players in New England towns. It mentions Dr Clinton Deming and Dr Downes of Fernleigh, trophies, and community bids for Mount Dora recognition. John T. Mercer, a Lakeside Inn guest and bowling commentator, died in London on July 8. He was an Arlington Mills agent until 1939 and leaves a daughter and relatives.
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Coles Ave
Chicago
Mount Dora
Edwards
Wilmot
MacLachlin
Bridgeport
Conn
Mac
Boston
Mrs. Mac
Plymouth
Mass
Harald Morse
Frank Taylor
John MacCollum
Frank Bridgman
Herbert Sillance
Hartford
Fernleigh
Herb Sillence
Thistle Club of
Saco
George Oice
Bill Bryant
Bob Decker
Hiram Bradner
Jimmy Clarks
Allan Grant
Donna
Kennebunkport
Rollie Morse
Edith
W. L. Barnett
Chamber of Commerce
Onan
John T. Mercer
Lakeside Inn
London
England
Kibitzer
John
Arlington Mills
Jean M. Wallace
J. Sime Mercer
Scotland
Dora Vets Seek Building Funds
Mount Dora veterans seek partial funds to complete the first of the American Legion Memorial Home on Route 441 south slope. A campaign for subscriptions and a public drive will follow after canvassing members to raise the remaining amount of the $40,000 project. District Commander Tom Cooley notes the home will serve as a meeting place and social headquarters for veterans.
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Mount Dora
American Legion
The
Legion
Tom Cooley
Vets Urged to File Terminal Bond Claims
Local veterans are urged to attend the Veterans Administration advisement hour each Friday from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. in Dora. George Anderson notes the limited time left for terminal leave benefits and urges eligible veterans to file claims as soon as possible.
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The
Veterans Administration
George A
Cesenieds Anderson
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P. O. Cranke
Ing Dairy Products
Eustis
Green Lantern
Highland Ave
Brown Builders Supply CO
Third Avenue
Dora Vets
Auto
Aiwa
Western Auto Associate Store
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W. H. McLaughlin
Eustis, Fla
Paul B. Brown
Girl Scouts
Lions Club
Chrysler
Eustis, Florida
Bay Street
Orange Avenue
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