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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1934

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Mount Dora Big Four standings and rain postponement noted

The Sideline Average charts Mount Dora's Big Four after twelve games with Otis Hale returning to form and Calhoun Michael gaining ground. Adkins holds second place, Cooley rises to third, and Sam Simpson Brantley and Calhoun fight for top four spots. Rain again postpones the Simpson P.S. Club clash to Friday at 5 p.m. if weather permits.

Erage Otis Hale Calhoun Michael Calhoun Adkins Cooley Sam Simpson J. F. Brantley Mount Dora

High School Beats P S Club in Muddy Friday Tilt

The local high school edged the P S C club 13 to 12 in a muddy Friday game. Ed Sadler powered the high school offense with homeruns, while Rees Christopher and Vincent delivered strong defense and pitching support. Captain reads, notes say Walter Hackett penned the write‑up.

P. S Charlie Norris Lem Downs Vincent Rees Christopher Ed Sadler Roseborough Cooper Walter Hackett

More Telephones Installed Under Florida Offer

Several residents have taken advantage of a Florida Telephone Corp offer for low cost installations. From June 1 to June 15 the charge is one dollar, down from 2.50, with the old price resuming after tomorrow. New subscribers include Mr and Mrs T J Storer F Gould Garcia J R Beasle Rev Perry B James C A Johnson and Mrs Jennie M Stovall.

Florida Telephone Corporation T. J. Storer F. Gould Garcia J. R. Beasle Rev Perry B. James C. A., Johnson Jennie. M. Stovall

King's Daughters Meet in Eustis With Hostesses

The King's Daughters gathered Tuesday night at Mrs Bruner's home in Eustis despite bad weather. Attendees enjoyed piano selections by Bruner's daughter, acrobatic dancing by two Eustis girls, readings by Mrs Hopson, and a question sheet with a prize for the top respondent. Delicous sandwiches and limeade were served. next meeting planned.

Florida Fights to Save Black Bass and Stop Sales

Florida groups push to halt sale and shipment of black bass to protect stocks. Efforts by the State Junior Chamber of Commerce and local associations aim to curb seining and restock wisely while preserving hatcheries and tourism. Government and press support join industry pledges to stop selling bass statewide.

Florida St. Johns River Volusia Bar Doctor’s Lake Lake George West Pass Lake Okeechobee Volusia Bureau of Fisheries Washington, D. C Beinee Oe Ca Welaka Ocklawaha Lake County Lake Harris Lake Griffin Lake Eustis Lake Dora State Junior Chamber of Commerce West Palm Beach House Senate Jacksonville Hotel Association DeLand Fish Orlando Fish Field and Stream Shultz George W.iSi Sata Ciakine Gras Ido Rm Chamber of Commerce

Epworth League Garden Party Planned At Bishop Home

Epworth League of the Methodist church announces a garden party at Daniel H. Bishop's home corner Alexander and Seventh to raise funds for the Epworth Institute in Daytona Beach. The event features a male quartet, bass solos, the Hill Billies string orchestra, skits, and other acts with refreshments and a 25 cent admission.

League Organization of the Methodist Church Sen Epworth Institute Daytona Beach Daniel H. Bishop Alexander Raymond Perkins Robert McMurray Denny Morrow George Hooten The Hill Billies Ers

Lake County 4H Club notes and meetings statewide

Lake County 4H Club boys travel to University of Florida for the annual short course with County Agent Hiatt. Scholarships awarded to several county youths. Camp plans move to Astor with Marion and Orange counties joining Lake for the first time at the new site. Citrus schools slated for Leesburg and Umatilla to discuss fertilizers and grove nutrition. County Agent reports April May activities including field days, office work, visits, and miles driven.

Lake County Club Hiatt University of Florida Gainesville Marcus Williams Eustis Fred Be L. C. McKenzie Paisley Lake County Marion County Fig Lake Astor State Boys Club Department C. C Marion Orange County Leesburg Umatilla U. S. C. A. Bulle WRUF

Kiwanis Club Night Hosts Alaska Talk and Class Night

Kiwanis gathering in Tavares and Eustis featured Emory of Howey speaking on Alaska’s salmon industry and future citrus advantages. Superintendent Wean read Joshua Johns’s address from Toronto. Mount Dora Kiwanis canceled Thursday noon meeting. Class night for 1934 graduates honored with songs solos and quartets. attendance prize awarded to W. L. Story. 60 members to meet today due to Inter-Club event.

Libby McNeilly and Alaska Emory California Florida Wean Methodist Eustis Joshua L. Johns Toronto George White Hillbillies

P. S. C. To Sponsor Dance At Country Club

The Boys' P. S. Club of Mount Dora sponsors a summer dance Friday night at Lake County Country Club. A large crowd is expected for the high quality event with music by Manis Syncopaters, described as Central Florida's popular orchestra. The dance begins at nine thirty.

P. S.club Mount Dora Lake County Country Club U. S Florida Manis Tamarow Lake

Leesburg Defeats Mount Dora 18-9 in baseball clash

Leesburg defeated Mount Dora 18 to 9 in a decisive game at Leesburg. Box score shows Leesburg with strong offense led by G Miller and S Herlong while Mount Dora pitchers struggle. Fisher earned the win for Leesburg and Michael took the loss. Umpires were Youngblood Reeves and Plowdon. scorers Mrs. J. G. Kirby and A. Newett.

Leesburg Monchael C. C. Dooley Jeff Brantley Pbs Jacketers Mount Dora Dorans Clermont G. Miller S. Herlong Chamberlain Rf Girtman Pennington Wheish Agg Dora L Cashwell J. Brantley B. Brantley Adkins Simpson Battle Michael Christopher C. Dooley Stephens Ray Ivey Girtman Hale Parrish Miller Dooley Brantley Fisher Youngblood Reeves Plowdon J. G. Kirby A. Newett

Acquitted of Fruit Stealing in Plymouth Case

Attorney Thomas H. Cooley defended several Plymouth neighborhood boys in Orlando who were acquitted as fruit theft could not be proven. The grove owner, outraged by the release, had them charged with trespass and jailed again in Orlando.

Thomas H. Cooley Orlando Plymouth

Quixley Attends Congregational Young People Camp

Robert Quixley, member of the Christian Endeavor Society of the Congregational church, spends the week at DeLeon Springs for the Camp. Usually four or five youths attend, but the encampment ran before local schools closed. Flora Morley Martha Fenn Ruth Harvey and Barbara Hopcraft earned high Christian Endeavor records and attended.

Christian Endeavor Society of the Congregational Church Robert Quixley DeLeon Springs Christian Endeavor Flora, Morley Martha Fenn Ruth Harvey Barbara Hopcraft Christian Endeavor Society

New Beauty Salon Opens by Miss Julia Dunham

Miss Julia Dunham, formerly of the San Juan Hotel Beauty Shop in Orlando, opens Julia's Beauty Salon in her Mount Dora residence at Ninth Avenue and Baker Street. She installs high class equipment and offers low introductory prices. Experienced operators guarantee high quality service and satisfaction.

Julia. Dunham San Juan Hotel Orlando Mount Dora Julia Ninth Avenue Baker Street

Illness of Tavares Attorney H C Duncan III Hospitalized

Attorney Harry C. Duncan III of Tavares is reported gravely ill in a Jacksonville hospital. The notice notes Duncan’s illness and mentions accompanying individuals including his physician, though details are sparse.

Harry C. Duncan Tavares Jacksonville Mr. Rehbaum Mr. Duncan Ae Comes Ain

Dr Mildred Marsh Heads to International Podiatry Meet

Dr Mildred Marsh sails from Bridgeport Connecticut to Paris to represent the Nation Society as delegate to the Fellow of Scientific Chiropody International convention in August. She plans a study period before the event and will return by November, missing the Nazi Chiropody Association meeting in Miami. She helped bring the national convention to Florida and chaired the Scientific Committee for the seven day gathering.

Mildred Marsh Bridgeport Conn Paris France Fellow of Scientific Chiropody International Nation Society Marsh Nazi Chiropody Association Miami fFida Seitific Committee

FCA Reports Spring Financing Totals From Production Credit

Farm Credit Administration reports that Production Credit Associations organized last winter and active since April have handled about 44.5 million dollars in spring financing. Of this, 27.3 million went to borrowers and 17.2 million to loan accounts for staggered payments. Loans mainly funded crop production, with increasing livestock and general farming loans as the season progresses. The low cost of money, with interest rates down to 5 percent, enables many farmers to purchase work stock, equipment, and improvements, secured by first liens on livestock or equipment.

Farm Credit Administrons 5. M. Garwood Mr. Garwood Garwood Production Credit Association

Mount Dora Schools Names Future Faculty

The Mount Dora faculty for the next school year is announced. Junior-Senior High School lists D. D. Roseborough as principal, W. A. Vincent as assistant principal and coach, with Dana Faulkner, Nana Laney, Evelyn Cassady. Intermediate and primary grades are assigned to several teachers including Lucy Wood Gladys Simpson Es ther Cadman Doris Camp Jo Mae Stanley and Betty West.

Mount Dora D. D. Roseborough Dana Faulkner Nana Laney Evelyn Cassady Vivia Craig Helen Meadows Lucy Wood Gladys Simpson Esther Cadman Doris Camp Jo Mae Stanley Betty West

Kings Daughters Appeal For Baby Needs In Mount Dora Area

A special appeal requests sheets, pillow slips, towels and any items for a newly expected baby. A destitute family under Mount Dora welfare care lacks bedding and essentials. Items may be left with Miss Nancy Stuart at the J J West Realty Company office.

Mount Dora ‘Distret Mount Dora Nancy. Stuart

Wear a Hat Outdoors to Protect Hair, Warns Specialist

Paul A. Thomas of Chicago urges outdoor hat use in summer to prevent hair damage. He notes excessive sun can burn and bleach hair and may promote baldness. UV helps hair but infrared rays also harm it, and violet rays should follow physician directions. He cites Shaw and Einstein in context.

Paul A. Thomas Chicago

Birds have economic value and need protection says C of C speaker

Rupert J. Longstreet of Daytona Beach spoke to the Central Florida Council of Chambers of Commerce on the dollar value of Florida birds. He urged sanctuaries, defended popular beliefs about species, and emphasized protecting useful birds while allowing selective culling of dangerous individuals. The talk covered game birds, waterfowl, and the pelican, noting economic benefits from tourism and agriculture and Florida’s leading position in water birds. The session drew about sixty attendees from multiple counties and featured a breakfast program and calls for reimbursement of crop losses from the Mediterranean fruit fly outbreak.

Florida Central Florida Beneit Cooper Longstreet Merritt's Island Council Seashore Grill Daytona Beach Chambers of Commerce Ocala Marion County DeLand Mount Dora Lake County Flagler’ Beach St. Augustine Cocoa Seminole County Sanford Altamonte Springs Vero Beach Orange, County Orlan- A Chas. ‘Herrington Daytona H.M. Papworth Seminole Lake County Chamber of Commerce Hargis Umiatilla Misselle Hamilton Leesburg Unt Dora Chamber Miss Ley. Schonenberger Chas Marion County C. of Flagler Beach

Executive Committee to Meet

The executive committee of the Parent Teachers Association will hold its monthly meeting next Monday afternoon June 18 at 3 30 P M at the home of Mrs Rabun Battle. The association suspends regular meetings during vacation months but the executive committee will meet regularly.

Parent-Teacher Association Rabun Battle

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. D. Kirk State Committee On Conservation Greater Orlando Atlanta Georgia Florida State Chamber of Commerce Epworth League Clifford R. Hiatt Kiwanis News Weather Report H. C. Duncan III Dr. Marsh FCA C. Group State Audubon Society Pp. T. A. Executive Committee
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