The Sideline Batting Averages Highlight Four Leaders
J Rae is closing the gap in batting between leaders as he climbs from .385 to .424 this week. Tom Cooley joins the top four, Otis Hale remains an elder figure, and Dudley Adkins moves from fourth to second while Calhoun Michael drops to third. The weekly four leaders show minimum at bats of twenty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Rae
G. Ray, Jr
Ray
Tom Cooley
Otis Hale
Dudley Adkins
Calhoun Michael
Adkins
P . Michael
Cooley
Major sports note from the club season
Brief items note Polo lack of a polo haywire look on Bob Quix ley and mention Walter Ackett’s wild behavior. The column asks Mount Dora to host a summer tournament and jokes about seven cents prize. George Keller edges Ernie Youngblood in a fishing duel with George Malone claiming he can outfish both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Quixley
Absord
P. S
Diamondballo
Walter Ackett
Tings
Mount Dora
George Keller
Ernie Youngblood
George Malone
Rain Delays Decisive Diamondball Clash Between Simpson and P. S.
Tuesday’s rain saved two teams from defeat as the Simpson Independents and P. S. club were set for a two out of three series. Grady Simpson claimed the result would clinch the series for his side while Charley Norris bet against a single run for P. S. The forecasted date for the next clash remains undecided, with upcoming bulletins promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Grady Simpson
P. S
Charley Norris
And Another Big Diamond Ball Game
The P. S. Club and Mount Dora High School will play a diamondball game tomorrow afternoon at five o'clock at the school house, after prior postponements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora High School
Epworth League Skit Night Planned at First Methodist Church
The Epworth League of the First Methodist Church hosts a Skit Night Friday at 1 PM in the Community Building. Mrs. George Malone and Mrs. Frank Burkhart perform The Backward Child. Mrs. Perry B. James and Miss Jeannette Pike give piano duets and solos. a sidewalk reading by Malone is included. Proceeds aid the Epworth League Institute Fund for Daytona Beach delegates. Additional events include a garden party June 15 and a community supper June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church Epworth League
George Malone
Frank Burkhart
Chopin
James
MacDowell
Malone
Doris Kenyon
Epworthiue Institute Fund
Seta
Daytona Beach
League
Dan Bishop
Income of American agriculture exceeds 30 percent in year ending May 7
Facts compiled by the Agricultural Adjustment Act show farming incomes increased by more than 30 percent in the year ending May 7, reflecting improved crop prices and government program effects. The data highlight nationwide gains across major crops and regions.
Lake County Men Earn Master’s Degrees at U F Commencement
Lake County residents Archie F. Carr Jr. and Glendy Graham Sadler received Master of Science degrees from the University of Florida. The ceremony featured Baccalaureate and Convocation with remarks by Bishop Barry and Roscoe Pound. Sadler joined Phi Kappa Phi honor society. Carr pursued biology and botany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Florida
Barry
St. Augustine
Florida
Roscoe Pound
Harvard Law School
Lake County
Archie F. Carr, Jr
A. F. Carr
Umatilla
Glendy Graham Sadler
Mount Dora
Glendy Sadler
Phi Kappa Phi
O. W. Sadler
Gould Sadler
Everglades National Park Joins National System
Florida moves to secure land for the Everglades National Park after federal authorization. State action includes appointing a land commission and leveraging 325000 acres for park use. Support comes from national conservation groups as Florida pursues the tropical park's development and global prominence.
Mount Dora Primary Vote Shows Low Turnout and Quiet Returns
Mount Dora held a light turnout in the state primary with Pepper 107, Trammell 26, Sikes 26, Mitchell 4, and Hortense Wells 3 for U S Senate. Peterson led U S House with 118, Kennedy 121 for state legislature group 2, Goode 91 and Carter 21 in railroad commissioner group 2, Igon 108 and Ilkerson 27 for Democratic executive committee. The article notes prior compulsory production control of agriculture among Florida Indians with white settlement and ongoing surplus restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Pepper
Trammell
Sikes
Mitchell
Hortense Wells
United States Senate
U. S
J. Hardin Peterson
I. N. Kennedy
J. M. Austin
Frank McCall
Matthews
Placie
Goode
Carter
Comitee Igon
Ilkerson
New Telephones Offered at Bargain Installation Fee
The Florida Telephone Co cuts installation charges by sixty percent for two weeks, lowering the fee to one dollar through June 15. More phones mean better service and rising business prospects, with K. C. Moore Jr overseeing the extension campaign. Installers include E. M. Merrial, Mrs. Emma Clifford, Mosteller Bros. Service Station Gulf, Mrs. E. G. Youngblood, C. E. Moorhead, Standard Oil Station, and J. E. Fortner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaaloalen
Florida Telephone Co
Theny
K. C. Moore, Jr
E. M. Merrial
Emma Clifford
Mosteller Bros
Gulf
E. G. Youngblood
C. E. Moorhead
Standard Oil
J. E. Fortner
Big Cypress Tree Cleared From Dora Canal Blockade
Harry Wise, William Prince, and helpers removed a 100 foot long Cypress blocking Dora Canal travel. They towed the log with the City of Dora cruiser up the canal then dragged it into Lake Eustis, restoring boat traffic through the picturesque waterway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Dora Canal
Harry Wise
William Prince
City of Dora
Lake Eustis
Delegates Head to Legon Convention from Local Units
Delegates to the state convention of the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary departed Wednesday morning for Gainesville to attend sessions through Friday. Representing the Legion post are Sam C. Peacock and O. D. Stephens, with Mrs. O. D. Stephens and Mrs. Elizabeth Goodman for the Legion Auxiliary. Gainesville plans bright entertainments and speeches for hundreds of delegates and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Gainesville
Legion Post
Sam’s C. Peacock
O. D. Stephens
Elizabeth Goodman
Legion Auxiliary
Citrus growers classes held in Lake County sessions
County Agent Clifford R. Hiatt directs two new citrus grower schools in Leesburg and Umatilla focusing on cover crops and soil organic matter with professors W. E. Stokes and E. M. Barnett from the Florida Experiment Station. Next meeting June 22 will cover fertilizer materials and chemical analysis. Watermelon shipping will be shorter due to heavy rains and thracnose. vines disease lowers melon size and the season should end in about two weeks locally. Florida Grape Growers Association annual convention and grape show set for Orlando at the San Juan hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Clifford R. Hiatt
Leesburg
Umatilla
W. E. Stokes
Florida Experiment Station
Gainesville
Orlando
Florida Grape Growers Association
San Juan Hotel
Kiwanis Luncheon Hears Dee Day Talk On Patriotism
Kiwanis members hear a Dee Day talk condemning wartime propaganda and internal threats to liberty. The talk warns of dangers from within the country and crime, while praising heroes and urging reverence for foundational principles. George White wins an attendance prize funded by Dr Miller Wells. Mount Dora High School graduates attend the Kiwanis luncheon at 12 15 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Wells
George White
Mount Dora High School
Florida Exhibit Seeks Immediate Funds for 1934 Chicago Display
Lorenzo A. Wilson, chairman of the Florida World's Fair Commission, appeals for at least 20000 in ready cash to maintain the Florida exhibit at A Century of Progress in Chicago until pledges become available next fall. He urges Florida men and women to send substantial checks now, noting Mount Dora led 1933 contributions and Lake County chair George J. White will receive offerings at First National Bank or the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo A. Wilson
Florida World’s Fair Commission, Inc
Florida
Chicago
Wilson
George J. White
Lake County
Florida Commission
First National Bank
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora
Window Garden Displays Asparagus Falcatus And Ficus Vibosa
The window shows Asparagus falcatus, rarer than other varieties, from Miss True and Mrs. Zell with large dark green fronds and abundant white blossoms. A full grown Ficus vibosa fig, cut from J. J. West’s garage vine, hangs by a short stem. Window shades can be cleaned with cornmeal or Fuller’s earth and a soft brush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Miss True
J. J. West
P S Club Holds Annual Banquet With Record Attendance
The P S Club held its annual banquet in the club building on Thursday night. Kingfish Hopcraft presided as president and master chef, with Wayne Moon Ed Brooks and Bob McMurray assisting. A record 21 members attended including Uncle Dan adviser James Cooper and Walter Hackett. The menu featured roast pork mashed potatoes gravy peas corn string beans hot rolls coffee and pie. The evening included songs and light noise as members celebrated the club’s start of a new era while respecting neighbors with late hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Harry Hopcraft
James Cooper
Benny Moorea
Robert Perkins
Wayne Moon
Ed Brooks
Ed Sadler
Buster Williams
Donald Condit
Bob Quixley
Lem Downs
Charlie Norris
John Thompson
Walter Hackett
Claude Carter
Merle Bradstock
Bob McMurray
Ray Brantley
Beau McElvoy
Sorrento Memorial Day Services Held at Cemetery
Memorial Day services at Sorrento cemetery featured Miss Hattie Allen as program chair, a mixed quartet, a Scripture reading by Conn er Verigan of Lake Jem, and a salute by the Mount Dora American Legion Post with Taps by a Mount Dora Boy Scout. The event closed with prayer and community thanks to Mount Dora volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorrento
Hattie Allen
Conner Verigan
Lake Jem
America
American Legion
Mount Dora
Pauline McDonald
Township School Board
Rock Springs
Sorrento Ladies Aid
H. E. Lee
Tavares
Barber Home
W. Moorehead
Brookville
Penna
Bert Hastings
R. Christy
Jamie
Robert Fentons
Maggie Lockwood
Near
Jersey
Amily
Lillie Mae Scheisser
Jacksonville
Graves Manager Graves Inn Villa Dora Proprietor
Carl Graves proprietor of the Villa Dora with Mrs Graves left town to spend the summer in Massachusetts and will reside there for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl ‘Graves
Villa Dora
Fine Meetings At Baptist Church In Mount Dora
A series of nightly services at the Baptist Church features Dr. Brittain delivering plain and strong sermons to strengthen Christian faith. Milner Brittain leads song with Miss Galloway and Mrs. Brown on piano, plus solos and flute pieces. Services run 8:00 pm nightly with full choir cooperation and an invitation to all. Dr. Brittain preaches both services next Sunday as the meetings conclude that Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Milner Brittain
Brown
Miss Galloway
Brittain
Florida Tuberculosis Board Meeting in Orlando with Miss Whitney
Miss Jessamine S. Whitney will be principal speaker at the Florida Tuberculosis and Health Association board meeting in Orlando on June 9. She is a statistician with the National Tuberculosis Association and a Florida board appointee. A dinner at 6:30 p.m. will include physicians nurses and lay workers, with reservations through the Angebilt Hotel or the Jacksonville office. The program will discuss tuberculosis clinics and related control measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessamine S. Whitney
National Tuberculosis Association
Florida Tuberculosis and Health Association
Orlando
Miss Whitney
Florida
Florida Tuberculosis Board
Sholtz
U. S. Bureau of Census
United States
Angebilt
Jacksonville
Historic Marker To Be Dedicated At Fort Mason Site
The Ocklawaha Chapter of the D A R will dedicate the Fort Mason marker on June 14 at 4 p m. The ceremony occurs along the Umatilla road just outside Eustis, near the original fort’s location, inviting the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocklawaha
Fort Mason
Eustis
Umatilla
Mount Dora High School Exhibits Displayed at Local Store
The annual sewing and manual training exhibits from Mount Dora High School will be shown in the windows of the Rehbaum & Crane furniture store from Friday through Monday. Students display strong domestic science and manual training work drawing much attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora High School
Rehbaum & Crane Furniture
Camp Immokalee summer program with Frank Pooser
Frank Pooser arrived Monday at Camp Immokalee Y M C A camp near Keystone Heights Florida to supervise ten boys in swimming diving tennis and other outdoor activities He will also lead a class of younger boys in airplane building He is accompanied by Mr and Mrs Bruner and will stay at least two weeks possibly the full summer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pooser
Immokalee
Keystone Heights
Florida
Florida vegetable yields and prices pace recovery hopes
A remark from a shrewd Florida merchant links heavy cash crop income to rapid recovery from a financial slump. The note cites returns from winter and spring vegetables and suggests a six month revival if yields and prices stay satisfactory.
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Florida
Mount Dora Wins Tenth Straight Over Leesburg
Mount Dora defeated Leesburg in a hard fought game as Adkins hit his third homer of the season and Ray Ivey and F Pennington contributed. Ray scored on a circuit by Adkins while Stevenson and Fisher pitched well for Mount Dora and Leesburg respectively in a tight contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Leesburg
Adkins
Ray
Ivey
F. Pennington
Stevenson
Lacibure
Fisher
Leespurg
J. G. Ray
Ting Leesburg
A. Medlin
Herlong Grounds
Parrish
Medlin
Johnson
Michael
Herlong
Hale
Cashwell
J. Brantley
Cooley
Roundtree
R. Pennington
Christopher
Hoth
Fisher Grounds
Hall
Round
Christopher Grounds
Battle
J. Tley
F. Penningto
Also Mentioned on This Page
Epworth League
U. F
Everglades Park
Everglades National Park
Yellowstone National Park
National Park Service
Ernest F. Coe
Tropic Everglades National Park Association
Fletcher
Ruth Bryan
Owen
W. J. Spears
Mark Wilcox
Peterson
Green
Caldwell
American Forestry Association
American Game Association
National Parks Association
Everglades
Kiwanis News
Weather Report
P. S. Club
Graves
Landlord's Inn
Baptist Church
Tuberculosis Board
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