American bowlers eye Britain invitation for 1948 tour
Honorary L Richardson reports President Hay quotes the International Bowling Board inviting a United States or ALBA team to visit Britain in 1948. The invitation follows Britain's 1947 visit and June July August 1948 dates are offered. Council members are being polled for approval.
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A.S.B.A
al Maben
Mount Dora
Fla
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International Bowling Board
Ireland
United States
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Britain
Ivor Thomas
Stewart Brown
E. L. Richardson
Mount Dora Bowls Team Heads for Boston Tournament
Mount Dora bowls crew prepares for the Boston tournament August 4 5 6 7 with sportsmanship and skill urged. Bridgman will represent at the Parker House Boston Eastern Division meeting August 3 as players travel from Orlando Daytona DeLand and New Smyrna seeking good results and camaraderie.
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Harry Swift
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Hiram Bradner
Fitkin Hospital
Asbury Park
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Bluff
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Grand Rapids
Detroit
Ashland
Detroit Greens
Will. McLachlin
Sing Sing
Joe Walworths
Kennebunkport
Beach
Revival Meeting Continues At F M Church
East Town notes a ongoing Revival at the F M church with Rev Mc Nair and Rev J C Johnson urging faith and perseverance. The Women's Home Mission convention closed in Sanford with Mrs Rachel Lee as president. A Brooksville meeting is led by Rev S B Butler while Prof C Lott takes a fifteen day North vacation. Mrs L T Allen returns to Jersey City after residence. Mrs Rosa Lee and Mrs Rebecca Hines visit T M and Julia Thomas. Brother James H Sims remains hospitalized.
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J. C. Johnson
Women’s Home Mission Convention
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S. B. Butler
Brooksville
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L. T. Allen
Jersey City
Rosa Lee
Rebecca Hines
T. M
Julia Thomas
James H. Sims
T. M. Thomas
Playee Mount Dora 9 Holes and All Day Rates
The item lists golf at Mount Dora with nine holes priced at $1.00 and an all day rate of $1.50.
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Mount Dora
Onc Dora
Wenban Keeps Busy Writing Plans For New Book Volume
Bob Wenban, veteran ad writer and creator of Ma Perkins and Orphan Annie ads, plans a divorce themed novel with 126 scenes. He recalls work from Capt. Midnight to Ovaltine ads and notes a wartime stint with the Office of War Information. He forecasts resuming fiction work soon and jokes about jealousy’s Greek roots.
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Ggreneng
Bob Wenban
Ma Perkins
Manhattan
Wenban
New York
Chicago
Paris
Shanghai
Bali
Jaggaers to Start Touch Football in Mount Dora
Mount Dora boys from junior and senior high will try touch football next month as Coach Floyd R Jaggaers plans a league. A meeting Monday at 4 p.m. on the high school field will organize the league as part of the summer program. If interest remains, a regular schedule could run before varsity practice begins Aug 25. Touch football uses a no rough stuff rule with a touch to stop a ball carrier.
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Mount Dora
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Floyd R. Jaggaers
Jaggaers
Soldier son returns home as Fort Sill officer advances
The letter reflects relief and pride as L. C. Downs is assigned to an advanced artillery course at Fort Sill. It recalls a Pearl Harbor era struggle and mentions the birth of Michael at Fort Sill after Japan's surrender. The editor notes Jacob L. Devers announced the Army Ground Forces message.
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Bevin
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Michael
Fort Birth
Jacob L. Devers
Summer emergency treats with A&P ingredients
The column shares quick make ahead ideas for summer guests using A&P products. It details chocolate ice cream with White House evaporated milk and marshmallows, a macaroni salad with Ann Page Elbo Macaroni, and refreshing grape juice with ginger ale, plus quick sandwich tips and bread notes.
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White House
A&p
Revamped Umatilla Tops Dorans in League Clash
Umatilla revived form last Wednesday to topple Dorans who drop to one game behind Fern City after Apopka defeated Clermont. Mount Dora and Tavares sat out due to rain as Dorans faltered in seventh inning when Pemble fainted. Maxwell and Franklin led Mount Dora with strong hitting.
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Clermont
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Ivey
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Frank Pemble
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Collins
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Rigdon
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Holten
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R Millerp
Teasley
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Mount Dora Teenagers Plan Lakes Dora Excursion
About thirty youths from Mount Dora’s Youth Center will tour Lakes Dora and Eustis aboard the City of Dora next Wednesday. They meet at 7 30 a m at the city dock and travel through Dora cypress woods to Palm Garden at the Dead river entrance for lunch and early afternoon entertainment under organizers Mrs. W A Vincent and Mrs. Fletcher Crane.
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Mount Dora
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Eustis
Youth Center
Lake Eustis
Palm Garden
Dead River
W. A. Vincent
Fletcher Crane
Lions and Zellwood Duel Highlights City League Night
Rain postponed Tuesday games in Helmfield as Lions and Zellwood split a doubleheader. Norris and Zellwood pitcher battled in a tight Lions win, but four costly Lions errors produced Zellwood’s four runs. American Legion def echoed by a strong 11 1 win over Lions Thursday while Independents beat Zellwood 9 7 in slugfest.
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Charles Norris
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Veterans urged to reinstate service insurance before deadline
George S. Anderson, a Veterans Administration contact, urged all veterans with lapsed Service Insurance to reinstate promptly before the reinstatement deadline without a physical examination. He will assist at Mount Dora City Hall next Friday August 1 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
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Veterans Administration
George S. Anderson
Anderson
NSLI
Mount Dora
City Hall
Work resumes on vet home at Highland Avenue
Construction of the first wing of the American Legion Veterans Memorial home on Highland Ave will restart next week with a goal to be ready within a month. Legion District Commander Tom Cooley says funds in sight will cover windows in the assembly room and the roof so veterans can use recreational facilities. By Nov 15 the wooden floor for dancing should be done, with plans to raise $40 000 to finish the building including cloak room office lounge reading room and locker facilities plus a rear kitchen extension and patio. The project will seek funds through carnivals and entertainment events.
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American Legion Veterans Memorial
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Cooley
Legion
Florida taxed $413 million in federal taxes in 1947 year
The Florida Labor of Commerce reports Floridians paid $413,659,317 in federal taxes for the year ending June 30, 1947, a 48 percent rise. It notes a national tax decrease in the period, though specifics are unclear.
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Florida L@ber of Commerce
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