Mount Dora Surpasses Red Cross Emergency Relief Quota
Lake County Red Cross drive reports $576.51 in voluntary contributions from Mount Dora and nearby branches with no personal solicitation to date. Treasurer W. J. Rogers notes Montverde Mount Dora Groveland Umatilla and other communities contributed, while first quota of 1,600 has been met and a second 1,600 is expected soon.
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Mount Dora
Red Cross
Wee
Mid
Cece
UNI Cassis
Crespread Bscvives
Lake County
W. J. Rogers
Montverde
Aeonburg
Lake Co
Groveland
Umatilla
Bower
Lake
Rogers
Empty Glass Jars Sought by Sorrento PTA for WPA Lunch Program
The Sorrento P T A and local women seek pint and quart empty glass jars with tops that fit rubber seals for storing WPA supplied canned vegetables for school lunches. Jars may be left at Dr Fenn's office in Mount Dora for pickup by the Sorrento Tales.
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Sorrento P. T. A
WPA
Dr. Fenn
Mount Dora
Sorrento
Methodist Conference Week Schedules Florida Session
Annual Conference Week of the Methodist Church runs Wednesday evening through Monday. The Florida Conference meets in Sanford during that time with Rev. Kenneth G. Rogers in attendance. Next Sunday Conference Sunday Dr. D. D. King will preach at the Mount Dora Methodist Church during the regular morning service.
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The
Methodist Church
Florida
Sanford
Kenneth G. Rogers
D. D. King
Mount Dora Methodist Church
Improved Train Service Links Jacksonville Tampa With The Champion
Effective June 16 schedules of Atlantic Coast Line trains 89 and 80 between Jacksonville and Tampa add a connection with The Champion, the line’s new streamlined train debuting December first. Mount Dora departures at 9 45 a m connect Sanford 11 a m and 12 33 p m arrive Jacksonville 4 20 p m, then The Champion departs 4 35 p m reaching Washington 6 25 a m and New York 10 55 a m.
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Atlantic Coast Line
Jacksonville
Tampa
Champion
Mount Dora
Sanford
Washington
New York
Rabies Inoculation Deadline For Dogs Saturday
Dog owners must vaccinate by Saturday June 15 as Frank Drake continues inoculations at 214 West Seventh Avenue corner Alexander Street daily from 11 am to 1 pm and 4 to 5 pm. Inoculation costs $1 with tags issued. unvaccinated animals will be seized after the deadline by order of the mayor and police chief.
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Frank Drake
West Seventh Avenue
Alexander Street
Bick
Policd
Lions Club Evening Features Senator Cooley Talk
The Lions Club held a meeting with Senator H. Cooley as guest speaker who warned of fifth column danger and urged war declaration to defend democracy. He explained treason acts, proposed deportation of Germans, and urged a three to four million man army with continued mobilization. New officers and members were announced and thanks extended for supporting the Donkey Baseball game.
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As H. Cooley
Senator Cooley
United States
France
England
America
Coe
Germany
Italy
Department of Commerce
Army
Hifgh
P da
Cooley
al Rehbaum, Jr
Leon B. Cheek
Robert McMurray
Tom McKinney
Lions
Leon Cheek
Arena
Ntine
Alum, Jr
Sam Ger
Otise
Lem Downs
Ray Eckholdt
Doc” Devorsak
Lions Club
J. D. Weldon
Auto Accident Injures I F Sarver Near Apopka
Mr I F Sarver is confined at home recovering from cuts and bruises after an auto accident on U S Highway 441 near Apopka last week. He was passing a large truck and trailer when the truck crowded him forcing the car to the left and overturn after a wheel slipped into sand. He suffered cuts from broken glass and severe bruises.
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I. F. Sarver
Apopka
Sarver
Mount Dora Declares Flag Day Observance in 1940
Mayor M. V. Simpson proclaims Friday June 14 1940 as National Flag Day urging citizens to display the flag and for all business to close 1 to 3 pm to attend Flag Day exercises hosted by the American Legion Post of Mount Dora.
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United States
Mount Dora
American Legion
M. V. Simpson
Capsized Sailboat Adventure Off Lake Dora
Misses June Fenn Helen Wells and Evelyn Turrentine rode out a sudden Lake Dora storm when their sailboat capsized near Island. They were washed ashore on the island and later found by Dr Fenn and a searching party. All were brought home safely apparently none the worse for the ordeal.
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June Fenn
Helen Wells
Evelyn Turrentine
Lake Dora
Dr. Fenn
Taxes Due June 17 for 1939 State and County
Taxpayers must pay 1939 state and county taxes by June 17 to avoid penalties announced by Tax Collector Boyce A. Williams from Tavares. Delinquent taxes to be advertised in July with advertising costs added. delinquent sales set for August 5. Town taxes may be paid before July 1 without penalty. delinquent town taxes to be advertised in August.
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Boyce A. Williams
Tavares
Mount Dora Versus Winter Park In State League Play
Mount Dora faces Winter Park in a scheduled game at Winter Park today. Clermont opens a Sunday doubleheader here with first game at 2 30. Umpire Homer Morris travels to Georgia for two weeks on business and family visit. Clovis known as Preacher looms as a fan favorite during Lake Orange League action. Brantley watched last Thursday’s rain delayed Mount Dora-Eustis clash.
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Mount Dora
Winter Park
Clermont
Homer Morris
Georgia
Clovis
Brantley
Eustis
Lake Orange
Sadler Awarded Naval Academy Appointment
Stuart Sadler of Lake Ola and Mount Dora high school graduate has received an appointment to the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis. He has passed his tests and is subject to call at any time. All his friends offer congratulations.
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Stuart Sadler
S. S. Sadler
Lake Ola
Mount Dora High School
U. S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Stores Close For Flag Day Observance In Mount Dora
Mount Dora business houses will close Friday afternoon June 14 from 1 to 3 p m to attend the Flag Day ceremony in Donnelly Park sponsored by the American Legion. If rain, observance moves to the Community Building.
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Mount Dora
Donnelly Park
American Legion
Lions Donkey Baseball Game Proves a Success
A Lions Donkey baseball game drew a positive response with plans for a follow up event next week. Community members attended and supported the effort as organizers gauge interest for future shows.
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Lions
Rabies Prevention Guidance for Dog Bites
The notice outlines steps after a dog bite: confine and observe the dog, report to Lake County Health Department, consult a physician, euthanize only after symptoms appear with proper handling, and pursue rabies treatment if laboratory results confirm rabies. It emphasizes prompt action and health department supervision.
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Lake County Health Department
State Laboratory
Health Department
Kiwanis Meeting Focuses on Unemployment Insurance Talk
Arthur W. Nichols of the Florida State Employment Service will discuss how unemployment insurance operates across several counties at the Kiwanis meeting. The program includes a flag observance and reflects on past talks by Lloyd Hoover Galliher about planting beauty in Mount Dora and a Red Cross relief fund update. Charles Gebhard from Lebanon, Pa., attended as the sole guest, with Frank Burkart winning the attendance prize.
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Arthur W. Nichols
Lesburg
Florida State Employment Service
Kiwanis
Lloyd Hoover Galliher
Florida Nursery and Landscape Co
Mount Dora
Florida
Alfred Rehbaum
Minute Man
H. V. Kaltenborn
Dickson
Red Cross
George White
Kramer
Crip Hurlburt
Charles Gebhard
Lebanon
Kiwanis Club
Frank Burkart
Mount Dora Post Backs Pepper Stand for Defense Aid
Mount Dora Post No 35 of the American Legion endorses Senator Claude Pepper's call for immediate military aid to democracies in Europe. The resolution urges Congress to furnish war materiel and accelerate national military preparedness and action against subversive threats.
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Mount Dora
American Legion
Department of Florida
United States of America
Europe
Claude Pepper
United States
Florida
Mount Dora Post No. 35
Congress of the
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress of the United States
Dave L. Wiley
Strange dahlia from Alfred Hathaway garden
Alfred Hathaway delivered a Red Cross contribution and a remarkable pink dahlia with an unusual long central band, resembling a double head. Jerusalem cherries from his garden accompany the display, noted Tuesday at the office.
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Alfred Hathaway
Red Cross
Jerusalem
Hathaway Garden
Recreation Program Under T. A. Sponsorship
A new recreation program sponsored by the PTA and directed by NYA leaders begins Monday at 8:30 AM to 12 noon and 1:30 to 5 PM. Registration at the Manual Training Building on school grounds. Activities include sailing, tennis, volleyball, swimming, ping pong and story hour for children. Open evenings and July overnight camping planned.
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Een
NYA
Itd
Special Services At Baptist Church
First Baptist church hosts Sunday services on June 23 with J D Mosteller delivering the morning sermon and a 3 30 pm talk by Rev E J Daniels of Winter Garden on church building plans. A noon picnic follows the morning service and a building fund offering is taken.
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First Baptist Church
J. D. Mosteller
Oglethorpe University
J. D
Mount Dora High School
Rocky Ford Baptist Church
Mount Dora
E. J. Daniels
First Baptist Church of
Winter Garden
Pastor Daniels
Father Divine
God
Brother Daniels
Biblical Echo
United States
Daniels
Car crash near Sylvan Shores leaves driver unhurt
A. J. Coomerer of Tavares escaped injury after his car skidded into a tree while passing another vehicle on Highway 441 near Sylvan Shores. The sedan suffered severe left side damage though the engine appeared undamaged and he drove to Turner's body shop for repairs.
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Tavares
Highway 441
Sylvan_ Shores
Turner
Miss Rosemary Ketcham Dies Not True
Dr Heber D Ketcham rushed to Lawrence Kansas at the week's start due to his sister Miss Rosemary Ketcham Serious illness Rosemary heads design at University of Kansas She spoke at Mount Dora Kiwanis Club December ago remembering her address
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Heber D. Ketcham
Lawrence
Kansas
Rosemary Ketcham
University of Kansas
Ketcham
Mount Dora
Kiwanis Club
Townsend Club Schedules Summer Meetings
The Townsend Club will hold only one meeting per month during the summer. No June meeting. July and August meet on the second Monday at 8 p m. A district meeting in Sanford selected a twelve member council to oversee Fifth District Townsend clubs.
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Townsend Club
Sanford
Townsend Clubs
Fifth
Play Cast Grateful for School Closing Exercises
The Tangerine school presented a delightful closing play and the cast thanks Miss Stanley for untiring effort. They also express gratitude to parents and friends for their kind cooperation.
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Tangerine School
Miss Stanley
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