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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1941
Page
1
The Mount Dora High School graduation took place Friday June 6 1941 in the Community Auditorium at eight o clock. The program included a processional Priests March a welcome and a Senior Girls trio performance followed by a list of graduates and a reception hosted by the sophomore class for Dean and Mrs Johnson and the graduates.
Florida Telephone Corporation announces its seventh annual employee sales campaign from June 9 to June 21 with a reduced installation charge to lure new subscribers. The drive has historically exceeded quotas, with last year totaling 530 telephones sold against a 345 target. Extensions and upgrades offered with no installation or equipment change charges aim to boost service and modernize sets for patrons.
Mrs Thomas Lashar of Fairfield Conn and Mount Dora attended the National Needlework Guild convention in Philadelphia and the Massachusetts State Guild meeting in Waterbury on her return. She reported on the Mount Dora Guilds fine work, a group started through her efforts.
Two men Ben Hill Glover age 30 and James Huston Swindle age 24 drowned Sunday morning in Lake Dora after leaving Gilbert Point on a fishing trip. Witnesses were two small children and a nearby boatman. Glover’s body was found after about two hours and Swindle after eight hours, both entangled in lily pads. Both men worked at a local basket factory and left widows with children. Glover’s body went to Cairo Georgia for burial. Swindle’s body to Russellville Alabama.
The city warns that the final week to vaccinate dogs against rabies ends this Saturday. Dogs found at large without inoculation tags will be captured and disposed of. Frank Drake administers inoculations at 810 East Fifth Avenue on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fee is 1.25 dollars, with no extra license charge.
Plans are nearly set to hire a band instructor for the vacation months and four needed instruments have been bought. Through the efforts of Mrs Hanscom Mrs Truskett and others a fund was raised to purchase a sousaphone bass horn baritone and mellophone. Funds will be used for drums when more money is received. The band thanks all who contributed.
Mount Dora Lions Club held a regular meeting with guest speaker George White detailing U S O. support and cooperation expectations. A Lions versus Business Mens Club Donkey Ball Game ended 0 to 0 with a $24 net profit. A directors meeting followed to discuss upcoming club election and forthcoming public updates.
Civil defense registration shows progress with 533 whites registered in Mount Dora as officials in Tavares begin processing. A June 6 mass meeting will urge negro participation at St Marys Baptist Church, while whites continue signing questionnaires at city hall and chamber of commerce.
Construction begins on Dr. Miller Wells’ new dental building at Donnelly and Sixth avenues on the former Donnelly property. The solid concrete structure features an asphalt roof and steel window frames with a reception room operating room laboratory and lavatories and will be complete in every detail.
At the Mount Dora Troop 19 court of honor eight Scouts led by Scouter W J Barker were certified to wear the Emergency Service Badge and received a green streamer. The program, developed after 1937 floods, requires senior status, health clearances, and completion of safety, first aid, life saving, swimming, and signaling merit badges, plus rope and knot work in the Pioneer ing badge.
Members of the Ocklawaha Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution are invited to a covered dish picnic at the Veterans Hall in Umatilla on Friday June 13. A noon dinner and a Flag Day program will be enjoyed.
R. G. Cassady, deputy sheriff, appointed head of the Civil Protection Division of the Lake County Defense Council. The division will meet Tuesday afternoon June 10 at the Court House. Do. R. Javens represents Mount Dora in this division.
The Defense Council committees of the 11 districts of Lake County will meet in Tavares Court House on Tuesday June 10 at 3 p m for information from National and State Defense Councils. Local defense committee members are invited to attend.
The County Board of Public Instruction names Mount Dora High School staff led by supervising principal D D Roseborough and coach W A Vincent with teachers Evelyn Cassady Robert M Hall Nana T Lane y Helen C Meadows Suzanne Sawyer Henry Camp Virginia M Bardeen Ella Neel Elizabeth F West. Sorrento assigns grades 6 8 Vertis Stormant Carolyn Wine with Jo Key and Dooley as coaches at Tavares school plans. Two vacancies remain to be filled.
The Kiwanis Club hosts about twenty five May graduates for the annual noon luncheon. Major C A Bassett of the Orlando Air Base spoke on Air Corps duties and planes. Guests included Commander T F McCabe and Richard Eddy from the American Legion plus local Scout leaders and visitors.
At the monthly meeting all members were present along with May or Simpson and Attorney Lichliter. Dr. R. W. Dickson asked for a park center addition with rest room and locker quarters for Shuffleboard Club members and for two deteriorated courts to be remade. He also urged corner Tre main and Liberty and First street repairs. A. C. Quixley sought a water bill adjustment. The new switch building was inspected after a report of completion. Fire underwriters were notified that conditions were met and reduced rates should follow. Captain Javens requested rifle range use of outlying property. Cleary urged cleanup of unsightly spots and noted Community Building lawn work.
The County Church choir plans beautification of the church yard with many mite boxes out. Florence G. Hanscom, chair of the Beautification Committee, asks those who have banks or mite boxes to return them promptly.
Two Mount Dora men finished degrees at the University of Florida in Gainesville. A Lee French Jr earned a bachelor of science in agriculture and William C Stewart earned a bachelor of science in education. Frederick J Sleight completed a degree at the University of Arizona in Tucson and Jack C Heist graduated from MIT.
Mount Dora launches a local campaign to raise 300 for the USO defense program. George J. White chairs the committee with Alfred Rehbaum treasurer and Elaine Minkley secretary as leaders gather business and civic reps to fund six national service organizations aiding morale, care, and recreation for troops near training camps.
The Presbyterian Synod of Florida holds a three week Adult Conference at the Lakeside Inn. It runs from dinner June 6 to breakfast June 9 with Rev. Alex R. Batchelor directing. Notable speakers include Curry B. Hearn of Nashville and Dr Manford Geo. Gutzke of Georgia. Sections cover Sunday school, youth councils, teachers, and ministers.
Mr and Mrs Win C Sleight and their son Frederick have returned from Tucson Arizona where Frederick earned a Bachelor of Arts degree The 4527 mile round trip had no special incident Detours were caused by flooding in Texas The trip featured a cool west with snow on mountains and an impressive graduation ceremony.
The notice calls on merchants and patriotic citizens to display the flag prominently on June 14, Flag Day, across the United States.
New mail times set to begin April 7 1941 with separate incoming and outgoing slots for weekdays and Sundays. Postmaster C C Dooley notes star route and regular air mail options, including a Sunday schedule and closing times.
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