Sideliner’s Independents edge boys in tight 7 6 contest
The Sideliner’s Independents defeated the boys 7 to 6 in a pitchers’ duel with Walter Hackett homering in the third. Indeps offense led by Wise Tremain Vincent and Nutter with two hits apiece, while Tremain Cla yton hit two for two. Norris pitched well for the boys. Simpson shut down the boys’ bats for the Independents. The two teams meet again in a 2 of 3 series with Friday’s game critical. Mount Dora faces Leesburg today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Tremain
Walt Hackett
P. S
Norris
Simpson
Indeos
Quixley Dominates Christian Endeavor Swim Meet in DeLeon Springs
Bob Quixley won four individual events and the anchor leg as he led Christian Endeavor swimmers at the Florida State Convention meet in DeLeon Springs. He captured the 100 yard breast stroke 400 yard free style 250 yard free style and 50 yard back stroke while earning high point honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Quixley
Christian Endeavor
DeLeon Springs
Florida
Bob
Ducks Race Plan Prompted By Rainy Side Liner Doubt
In a weather drenched week the Sideliner contemplates new ideas after rain washed out gopher racing plans. J F Brantley remains active in baseball despite headlines claiming a spinal injury. Jesse Dooley shines as catcher for a semi pro Alabama team. Advice notes warn Grady Simpson about rain games and knee wear. Frank Pooser coaches tennis and swimming at Camp Immokalee. Golf enthusiasm remains high amid chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Brantley
J. F
Noos
Jesse Dooley
Alabama
Charley Norris
Grady Simpson
Frank Pooser
Camp Immokalee
Rain disrupts most sports events after heavy week
Last week brought sixteen inches of rain delaying all sports except swimming and duck racing. The P S C S Simpson Independents diamondball duel was postponed to next week and the Thursday baseball game at Clermont was postponed as the field flooded over its fence, turning the ballpark into a swimming pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Library notes on new fiction and history titles
Three new fiction titles join the shelves The Oppermanns by Lion Feuchtwanger a finely written adult novel about oppression in Germany and its effect on Jews of the cultivated class Long Remember by MacKinlay Kantor offers an eyewitness account of the Gettysburg battle My Dog by Virginia Woolf portrays Elizabeth Browning’s pet companion with a world of its own An extra copy of Elinor Norton by Mrs Rinehart is also listed A new bookcase has been set up at the library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oppermanns
Lion Feuchtwanger
Germany
MacKinlay Kantor
Gettysburg
Virginia Woolf
Elizabeth Browning
Elinor Norton
Unlucky Week For Motor Accidents
A string of auto mishaps in Mount Dora left several individuals injured and property damaged. Stokley’s truck collided with a car near Grandview, a truck crashed into Jones Barber Shop windows, and George Hooten suffered a broken forearm when his car overturned during a rainstorm near Lake Beauclaire. Insurance details and repairs were noted but not fully resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandview
Jones Barber Shop
Hotel Mount Dora
George Hooten
Piggly Wiggly
Hooten
Epworth League
Lake Olay
P. S
Mr. Hooten
Clay
Lake Beauclaire
Damage Being Done to Bathing Pier at Sylvan Shores
The Topic appeals for help to stop abuse of the Sylvan Shores bathing pier on Lake Gertrude. Private residents financed and built the pier and offer free public use with no abuse. With rising water, vandals are trying to loosen piers to float them, risking costly loss of the community project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvan Shores
Lake Gertrude
Sunday Services Limited Through Summer at Congregational Church
After June 24 preaching at the Congregational church will be discontinued for the summer. Sunday school and Christian Endeavor meetings continue each Sunday morning and evening. Preaching will resume about October first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Christian Endeavor
BIRKBECKS MOVE TO DAYTONA BEACH
Mount Dora residents express regret as Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Birkbeck and their daughter Miss Alexandra Birkbeck relocate to Daytona Beach. Mr. Birkbeck plans to open an automobile accessories and supplies store there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
A. W. Birkbeck
Alexandra Birkbeck
Daytona Beach
Birkbeck
Dairy Farmer Advises Herd Selection in Milk Trade
A dairy farmer warns that choosing a poor herd animal can ruin profits, as a good selection is crucial to avoid paying too much or losing productivity in the dairy business.
Rat Declared Noted Pest by Historian In Debate
A concise opinion piece reflects on the rat as the most infamous rodent pest in history, citing its impact on urban and rural areas and its enduring presence in literature and science. The discussion surveys pest control challenges and public health concerns associated with rat populations.
Florida Grape Growers Ass’n To Meet In Orlando
The Florida State Grape Growers Association will hold its annual meeting in Orlando. Topics include grape diseases and control, soil organic matter, fertilizer materials, fertilizing grapes for economical production, marketing improvements, and cooperative credit operations. The program runs 9 to 4 with officer elections in the afternoon. all grape growers and interested parties are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida State Grape Growers Association
H. K. Louckes
Leesburg Experiment Station
Florida Experiment Station
Gainesville
Florida
E. F. DeBusk
State Extension Department
E. L. Lord
State Grape Growers Association
S. W. Hiatt
State Marketing Bureau
Jacksonville
Eee Credit Associations
D. Timmons
Chainsville
Cafeteria Supper Benefit For Epworth Institute Trip
A community cafeteria supper is planned at the Community Building on Friday evening from 5:30 to 7:00. Organized by Methodist Church youth to raise funds for delegates attending the Epworth League Institute in Daytona Beach from June 25 to July 1. Committee led by Martha Wells with assistants Eleanor Wells Ruth Perkins Coralie Cooper Marjorie Lovel Ruth Loveless Marie Slack Shirley Shonenberger and Mary Kidbeth Simpson. Menu includes baked 10c meat loaf 10c potato salad 5c baked beans 5c cabbage salad 5c fruit salad 8c two rolls and butter 5c cake 8c pie 8c cheese 3c coffee 5c iced tea 5c milk 5c. All are welcome to attend and support the institute training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Epworth League Institute
Daytona Beach
Martha Wells
Eleanor Wells
Ruth Perkins
Coralie Cooper
Marjorie Lovel
Ruth Loveless
Marie Slack
Shirley Shhonenberger
Mary Kidbeth Simpson
Children’s Day Observed at First Methodist Church
Children’s Day will be observed at the First Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday at 10 45 AM with the pageant The Helping Hands by Louis Wilson. Cast includes King Bob Wells Pages Charles Javens Donnie French attendants Sonny Boy Malone Pete Burkhart David French girl attendants Bessie Davis Anna Margaret White Betty Cooper Mary Ann Jones Lena Jones Willie Jones Robert Goodman teacher Virginia Killian student attendants Eleanor Wells Martha Wells Marjorie Loveless Ruth Loveless volunteers Marie Slack Mary Elizabeth Simpson. A special offering supports the Student Loan Fund which has lent 3820 dollars to 44 students in Florida over the past three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Louis Wilson
King
Bobby Wells
Charles Javens
Donnie French
Sonny Boy Malone
Pete Burkhart
David French
Bessie Davis
Anna Margaret White
Betty Cooper
Mary Ann Jones
Lena Jones
Willie Jones
Robert Goodman
Virginia Killian
Eleanor Wells
Martha Wells
Marjorie Loveless
Ruth Loveless
Marie Slack
Mary Elizabeth Simpson
Florida
Marines Reopen Enlistment to High School Graduates
After a long pause the Marine Corps begins accepting 2350 youths as Congress raises its strength to 16 000. Only high school graduates are accepted with parental consent for minors. Recruits go to Parris Island then to posts or ships. travel adventure sport and free education are offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Marine Corps
Congress
Marine Corps
A. B. Drum
Marine Recruiting Office
Post Office
Savannah
Parris Island
S. C
Kiwanis Club Seeks Insight From Kiwanis Leader
Kiwanis members attend an Inter-Club meeting in Eustis with 26 Mount Dora Kiwanian attendees. International Trustee C Harold Hippler, former Florida Kiwanis Governor, speaks on the Toronto 1934 convention and upcoming program at Mount Dora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
C. Harold Hipler
Kiwanis International
Florida Kiwanis District
Hippler
Toronto
Mount Dora
Honor Roll Highlights At Jr Sr High School
Honor roll list shows 7th grade 3 percent of class Patricia Nolting. 8th grade 27 percent Luella Andersen Hazel Edwards Lois Jerue Natalie Spilky Oscar Stephens Chloe Wingate. 9th grade 23 percent Emily Battle Lee French Dor othy Loveless Paul Linn Endora White. 10th grade 9 percent Flora Morley Mary Elizabeth Simpson. 11th grade 8 percent Frank Pooser. 12th grade 21 percent Peggy Champ Nelson Morley J. D. Mosteller Esther Roberts Martha Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Nolting
Luella Andersen
Hazel Edwards
Lois Jerue
Natalie Spilky
Oscar Stephens
Chloe Wingate
Emily Battle
Lee French, Jr
Dorothy Loveless
Paul Linn
Endora White
Flora Morley
Mary Elizabeth Simpson
Frank Pooser
Peggy Champ
Nelson Morley
J. D. Mosteller
Esther Roberts
Martha Wells
Will Open Tourist Home By Mrs Stuart In Toledo
Miss Nancy J. Stuart moves this week to 436 East Fifth Avenue and plans to open a Tourist Home after her summer trip to Ohio. The east porch is screened and the front porch has also been screened with other improvements to the pleasant residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy J. Stuart
East Fifth Avenue
Ohio
Leesburg Hosts Mount Dora in 3 30 Today
Leesburg plays Mount Dora here this afternoon at 3 30 after last Thursday's game at Clermont was rained out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Leesburg
Clermont
Arthur Brisbane This Week Column Featured Here
Arthur Brisbane delivers his interpretative column This Week in a clear striking style. The piece highlights his broad knowledge of current events and word mastery, noting readers will find it valuable and engaging in this regular feature of the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
P. S. Club Dance Draws Wide Attendance Near Lake County
The P. S. Club dance at the Lake County Country Club drew youths and elders from Mount Dora Umatilla Eustis Tavares Leesburg and Orlando. After a rainy week the Friday night crowd enjoyed Mero's Syncopaters and the Lake County setting for a second dance on June 29 with plans for a bigger event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Country Club
Mount Dora
Umatilla
Eustis
Tavares
Leesburg
Orlando
Mero
S. Boys
Lake County
Walker couple bid Montverde farewell for Georgia school
A large Montverde farewell picnic on June 13 honored Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Walker who depart June 14 for positions at a Georgia mountain school. He will lead the school farm activities and she will oversee music and dormitory care. Local leaders praised their long service to religion, education, and the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montverde
W. D. Walker
Georgia
Karl Lehmann
E. T. Bright
Montverde Baptist Church
R. W. Harper, Jr
Walker
W. R. McQuaig
Methodist Church
C. F. Evans
Evans
Lehmann
W. D
Nelle Walker
Florida
Largest Class In History Of Mount Dora High School
Mount Dora High School celebrated its largest graduating class this week with full auditorium ceremonies. Baccalaureate by Dr. W. R. Lambert and remarks by Rev. D. B. Spencer and Rev. Perry B. James framed the service. Class Night featured a clever history and prophecies, with students honored by Miss Elizabeth Fenn and others. Commencement addressed by Hon. G. B. Knowles of Bradenton closed the joyous event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora High School
W. R. Lambert
The
Baptist Church
D. B. Spencer
Congregational Church
Perry B. James
Methodist Church
Lambert
Christ
Unprecedented June Rainfall Drenches Central Florida
Rain drenched Woodland Avenue to Grandview and near Mount Dora causing flooding but little damage. June 12 to 17 saw 1 inches of rain with 7 inches on the worst day as Daytona Beach routes faced detours via Cheney Highway amid early tropical-storm activity, noted by Mr. Watt and local records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis
Woodland Avenue
Grandview
Mount Dora
Florida Tax Study Pushes Existing Laws Over New Reforms
The Florida Advisory and Planning Board tax problems committee backs a survey of current tax administration funded by FERA. They aim to reduce the state tax burden and study homestead exemptions, sales tax, and property valuation. A twelve-member team analyzes sources of taxation and uniform property valuations with engineers and accountants for a twelve month program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Florida Advisory and Planning Board
M. L. Montgomery
Tallahassee
FERA
Montgomery
John Viney
St. Petersburg
Swan
Eee
Corps of Engineers and Accountants
Also Mentioned on This Page
Library Notes
Birkbecks
Florida Grape Growers Ass
Kiwanis News
Jr.sr. High School
Arthur 'Srisbane
Mr. Brisbane
Weather Report
Mrs. Walker
Georgia School
Elizabeth Fenn
J.D. Mosteller
H. T. Fenn
Dora Ayers
Will
Mary Joyce Moorhead
Ellene Thompson
Barbara Hopcraft
Buster Sadler
Cecil Parker
Flora
Morley
Jean Smith
Rehbaum
John Weck
Francis Moorhead
Alfred Rehbaum
Mary Joyce ‘Moorhead
Mary Bob Treadwell
Florenc Lotz
Francys
Sadler
Laney
Book of the Month Club
Francys Sadler
J. D. Mosteiler
Florenc ‘Lotz
Elizabeth, Fenn
Francys ” Sadler
Hubbell
Perry B
James
Marjorie
Loveless
Nelson
Margaret. Champ
G. B. Knowles
Bradenton
American Legion
State of Florida
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