Mount Dora Lawn Bowlers HQ Acknowledges Chicago Meet
Lawn bowling notes from Mount Dora reveal Dorans as intended Chicago headquarters for the summer meet with hotel space a concern. Reporter Louis Denbroeder recovers after surgery. letters from Garden City and Massachusetts praise Mount Dora while Frank Taylor notes auto courts in Emporia and Morristown.
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Chicago
Dorans
Windermere
Seth St
Florida
Louis Denbroeder
New York
Den
den O. K
Lake County Linked to Transcontinental Highway Plan
Frank O. Kreager and John D. Pennykamp announced Lake County’s role in the proposed international and transcontinental highway from Alaska to Cuba. Florida designated as the north-south cross state link, with Route 19 from Leesburg to Miami via Lake City. The Lake County Chamber of Commerce welcomed the Florida designation as part of a national program of six super highways.
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Lake County
Alaska
Cuba
Seattle
Miami
Frank O. Kreager
Washington
John D. Pennykamp
State Road Department
Florida
Lake County Citrus And Melon Season Receives Satisfaction
County Agent R. E. Norris reports good citrus tree conditions and satisfactory watermelon yields despite May rains. About 1,300 cars were shipped as the season ended early this month. Spring crops including okra corn and other vegetables brought fair prices while tomato yields were high but prices disappointing.
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Lake County
R. E. Norris
Norris
Lions Elect Officers for 1946 47 at Meeting
At the Lions Club meeting in the Community Building new officers were elected to begin July 5 for the 1946 47 year. Bob Bardwell is president with Jerry Barnhart as first vice president and Dr Devorsak as second vice president. Christ Jacobsen serves as secretary and Gordon Conboy as treasurer. Directors Howard Simpson and N W Hinson two year terms. Sam Swiger is tail twister and Geo W Futch is lion tamer. Three new members Haynes Keene and Sage were inducted. A Girl Scout ground cleaning was reported with grading to finish this week for the foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Lion Alfred Rehbaum, Jr
Lion Reggie Parker
Bob Bardwell
Jerry Barnhart
Dr. Devorsak
Grady Simpson
Christ Jacobsen
Gordon Conboy
Howard Simpson
N. W. Hinson
Sam Swiger
Geo
W. Futch
Lions Haynes
Keene and
Sage
G I Veterans Return Home Reflections On Readiness
Thomas M. B. Kelly receives first honorable mention in Mount Dora Woman's Club literary award. The piece discusses returning G Is facing disappointment, divorce, morale loss, and red tape in GI benefits, urging communities to provide recreation and support to ease reintegration and curb alcohol use.
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Thomas M. B. Kelly
Mount Dora
Woman’s*Club
G. Ls
G. I
G. I. Joe
Ruth Shipes
Woman's Club Literary Award
Public Welfare in Florida Questions on Aid to the Blind and Old Age Assistance
Florida welfare boards oversee public assistance and determine grant amounts. The District 11 Welfare Board in Leesburg serves the area. A blind recipient aged 65 cannot receive both Aid to the Blind and Old Age Assistance. an application for Old Age Assistance may be made after the 65th birthday. Contact the State Welfare Board or Leesburg Box 361 for more information.
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Florida
Distrit 11 Welfare Board
Leesburg
State Welfare Board
Bee hive protection with DDT powder control ants
Notes on sprinkling 10 percent DDT powder around and under bee hives to deter ant attacks. Also mentions factors affecting weight loss of fryer birds from farm to market including bird condition feeding method temperature and travel distance.
OPA Sugar Stamp Details and New Business Notice
OPA information lists Spare Stamp No 49 good for 5 pounds of sugar to be used for canning with an expiration date of August 31 1946 Spare Stamp No 9 also good for 5 pounds of sugar expiring October 31 1946 A notice urges anyone planning to open a new business to contact the Lake Sumter Area price control board in Leesburg to be placed on government mailing lists for official OPA information and car and local office mailings A price control survey continues with grocery stores and restaurants checked from the Leesburg office and a furniture survey under MPR 580 added for June
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Lake-Sumter Area
Price Control Board
First National Bank
Leesburg
OPA
Aceon
Merit System Examinations Offered for Social Workers
The District 11 Welfare Board promotes statewide merit system exams for social work positions with the State Welfare Board district boards. Tests cover roles from social worker to director of employment compensation with deadlines and application locations in Gainesville.
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District 11 Welfare Board
Merit System Council
State Welfare Board
Florida Industrial Commission
Cenior
Merit System
District Welfare Board
P. O
Gainesville
County Chamber Board to Meet in Tavares
Lake County Chamber of Commerce directors will meet at 2 30 p m on Thursday June 20 at the Court House in Tavares. President George J White of Mount Dora urges full attendance for this important meeting.
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Lake County
New Fishing Licenses On Sale For 1947 Season
Fishing licenses expire June 30 1947 and must be bought after that date. The new licenses expire June 30 1947 and are valid from purchase. J G LaDue has received a supply and will process all applications.
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J. G. LaDue
Tavares tops Mount Dora 11 to 1 in midweek baseball
Gene Downs reports a lopsided 11 to 1 victory for Tavares over Mount Dora last Wednesday. He notes coach comment on future success, and details box score items including stolen bases, double plays, and pitching notes, with a request to publish corrected figures later.
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Tavares
Charlie Bradford
Dr. Fenn
Mount Dora
Winter Park
Dorans
O’steen
Talton
Barks
Jackson
Sperry
Paulin
Reynolds
Montemery
Conner
Simmons
Christopher
Teasley
Tremain
Hall
Montgomery
Dean
Morris
Revival Meeting Underway at Mount Dora Church
A successful revival at the Church of Christ in Mount Dora draws growing local and regional attendance. Monday yielded the largest crowd yet in the new Fifth Avenue meeting, with more people turning to spiritual matters as services continue nightly at 7 45. Public invited.
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Church of Christ
Mount Dora
Fifth Avenue
Methodist Church Plans Second-Year Mission Service
The Rev. George Gibson begins his second year as minister of the First Methodist Church. He will lead morning worship with the installation of the church’s official board and preach on If I Sat Where You Sit. Mrs. C. M. Brown plays piano, Ruth Woodman Stanley is the soloist. Sunday School meets at 9:45 a.m. and Youth Fellowship at 7 p.m. followed by informal fellowship. Visitors welcome.
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George Gibson
First Methodist Church
Gibson
C. M. Brown
Ruth Woodman Stanley
Path Upstream or Drift Down Life's Easy Route
A graduation meditation on college choice and work paths. It contrasts three groups: those who pursue college, those who learn trades from the bottom, and the rest who seek study and rest. It urges personal habits and self direction, noting no iron rule guarantees success and night schools aid learning.
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America
Kiwanis Speaker on Flag Day Commemoration
Kiwanis luncheon features Colonel Henry Page as speaker in observance of Flag Day. Oscar Stephens Jr a Navy veteran, recounts submarine life aboard the Sawfish during Pacific service including patrols, crew life, torpedo details, and hardships. Roy Christopher and Jonathan A Plunkett rejoined veterans honored by George White.
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Kiwanis
Henry Page
Oscar Stephens, Jr
Navy
Pacific
Atlantic
New London
Conn
Pearl Harbor
Oscar
Roy Christopher
Jonathan A. Plunkett
George White
Flowers
Frank Hadlock
Gainesville
Mr. Punkett
The Life of Mohammed by R V C Dedley
The Life of Mohammed presents an intimate portrait of the founder of Islam. It traces his youth as a merchant, early marriage, outward objections from a Meccan family, and a later claimed divine revelation guiding him to unite Arab nations. Mount Dora Public Library Committee.
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Mohammed
R. V. C. Dedley
Allah
Gabriel
Mount Dora
Youngberries Ripen At Orange County Ranch
Youngberries, a loganberry Austin dew cross from 1905 by B M Young in Morgan City Louisiana, are now in season at the Youngberry Ranch near We ki na Springs in Orange County. They grow large on strong vines yielding fruit from April to July and adapt well to Central Florida soil. The Florida agriculture bulletin notes light fertilization and few pests. The article also warns that encephalomyelitis threats horses and mules more in summer, with vaccination offering protection.
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Austin
B. M. Young
Morgan City
Orange County
L. A. Sturgis
Wekina Springs
Florida
State Department of Agriculture
High Class Homes And Building Lots Lead Sales Activity
Real estate in Mount Dora shows ongoing demand with new home purchases by Sennett of Chicago and Col. H. A. Willis, plus single lots and blocks sold to buyers including J. Wilton Adams and Mary Dopkeen. Local dealer A C Quixley notes scarce rentals and rapid sale of offerings despite limited advertising.
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Mount Dora
A. C. Quixley
Sylven Shores
Dickerman
Eustis
S. L. Sennett
Chicago
Ill
J. G. Ray, Jr
Baker and
Eighth
Col. H. A. Willis
U. S. Army
Bradner
Seventh Avenue
Cecil Bowie
Heiner
Hackett Court
J. Wilton Adams
Harold Mellum
Gorham Street
Highland Street
Fifth Avenue
Claude W. Fralick
Mary Dopkeen
Sally Dress Shop
Mrs. Mallory
McDonald
Birkbeck
Villa Dora
Robert C. Smith
F. L. Rose
Jordan’s
Jerry Allen
Dora Heights
Robert Tiery
Quixley
Patton Metal Shop Reopens in Old Building
Walter D. Patton returns from Orlando to restart the Patton Metal Shop in the former location. He retired May first to start anew, has installed new machinery, plans further purchases, and is prepared for all metal work. The Patton family currently resides with his parents at 220 Eleventh Avenue West.
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Walter D. Patton
Orlando
Patton
Orange County Vocational School
W. D. Patton
Eleventh Avenue West
Real Estate Inquiries Reach Office Cat for Help
The office cat notes that strangers request copies of the Topic or letters from the north asking for real estate ads. Inquiries show interest in winter or permanent homes and in contacting dealers. If dealers have nothing to sell or avoid advertising, the cat cannot assist.
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Bikini
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