Mount Dora and Winter Garden clash in 3:30 showdown
Baseball notes cover Mount Dora versus Winter Garden at 3 30 with Winter Park also on the schedule. It recalls a 3 1 loss and highlights Mount Dora players including Abell who is leaving for Valdosta and Dooley moving to Leesburg. Webb makes a sensational running catch in center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Winter Park
Jesse Dooley
Leesburg
Aassman
Eustis
Abell
Valdosta
Webb
Tangerine Drives Red Cross Relief Fund Total
Tangerine turned over 105.80 to the Orange County Chapter for relief efforts. The drive exceeded its quota after a doubled target, with initial goals of 20.00 then 40.00. L. C. Smith chaired the campaign, assisted by Mrs. James Moody Frank Brando and Ward Estey.
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Tangerine
Red Cross
Orange County
L. C. Smith
James Moody
Frank Brando
Ward Estey
Lake Boy Scouts Receive Awards at Camp Wewa Stunt Night
Scouts held their first Stunt Night at Camp Wewa with a Court of Honor. Lake District leaders presided as ranks and merit badges were awarded to Troop 19 members from Groveland and other area units. Edward Klatte of Troop 43 earned an Eagle badge with family recognition.
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Camp Wewa
Scouts of Lake District
M. L. Roberts
Advancement For
Lake District
Go Ster
J. E. Smith
Bo Allen
John Coffin
Ant Dora
George Herndon
Groveland
Frank Palmer
Executive
Edward Klatte
Tavares
Pace
Scout Klatte
Community Get Together for Mr. and Mrs. Rogers
June weather encourages a community gathering to celebrate Mr. and Mrs. Rogers. The event at Gilbert Park begins at 6:15, with plan to move to the Community Building if rain. Attendees are asked to bring their own chopsticks and a dish to share.
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Gilbert Park
Beautification suggestion for Mount Dora homes
A home do it yourself note advises using organics with high humus content for lawns flowers and shrubs. It warns against poor black sand full of weed seeds and root knot and shows a comparison of high versus low quality muck in moisture ash and acidity to guide buyers.
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Kant
al Rangi
Anl
Boone Lena
Pepper Seeks Feasibility Study for Florida Ship Canal
Florida Senator Claude Pepper wins 28 more Senate signatures urging President Roosevelt to order a new study of a ship or barge canal across Florida. The plan envisions a three member board from the war navy and commerce departments to assess strategic defense value.
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Florida Ship Canal
Caribbean
Florida
U. S
Claude Pepper
Roosevelt
War, Navy and Commerce Department
Floridians Tour State Exhibit at World’s Fair
Florida register tallies more than 3,000 visitors to the Florida State Exhibit. From Mount Dora appear the Poole couple Bridgman family Mrs E L eee Hayward and the Getchell Bailey households among others.
Lions Aims Quiet Week With Upcoming Installations
Lions news notes a brief week with an ai meeting and plans for a ladies committee for an installation. The weekly bulletin is assisted by the program committee while Paul Turrentine and Rev. Stanley announce summer vacations to Kansas and New York.
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Cheek
Paul Turrentine
Rev
Stanley
Kansas
New York
Lions
Negro Prowler Arrested After Trail To Williams Home
Early Wednesday, Jesse Williams, son of Floyd Williams, was arrested and jailed in Tavares after a trail from the Ralph Paul residence on Tenth avenue led to his home in East Town. Witnesses heard a scream at 3 am and sheriff deputies with a dog confirmed the suspect by matching bare footprint tracks in the sand. Mrs Paul and family were home alone when the incident occurred.
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Jesse Williams
Floyd Williams
East Town
Tavares
Ralph Paul
Tenth Avenue
Mr. Shipes
Cassady
Paul
Williams Home
Jesse
Lewis Carroll
Mrs. Paul
Methodist Youth Camp Meetings Held at Daytona Beach
Reverend and Mrs. Kenneth G. Rogers lead a Methodist young people camp meeting in Daytona Beach assisting as dean of young men and director of activities. State director Mrs. Margaret Turner Epling participates as regional institutes for ages 15 to 23 run parallel in Miami St Peter and Daytona Beach June 24 to 29. District camps for ages 12 to 15 set for Lakeland Avon Park July 8 to 13 and Deer Lake Ocala July 15 to 20. Mount Dora delegates Miss Mary Elizabeth Simpson Pomona Davidson and Ida Hiley attend. Return plans note Community Get Together honoring the Rogers Friday night after their reappointment by Sanford conference.
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Kenneth G. Rogers
Daytona Beach
Rogers
Activies
Margaret Turner Epling
Methodist
Miami
St. Pe
Sanford
Mount Dora
Red Cross Sewing Group Meets For Layette Work
A group of women will gather at Mrs Tracy M Kramer home at Eighth avenue and Helen street Friday at 2 PM to sew layettes and patterns for distressed European families. Anyone interested in helping is welcome to join these sessions.
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Red Cross
Tracy M. Kramer
Eighth Avenue
Helen Street
Europe
T. M. Kramer
Postcard From Mount Dora N M Not New York
The Topic notes a postcard from Mrs. David S. Simpson mailed from Mount Dora New Mexico the only other Mount Dora in the United States. An atlas lists New Mexico Mount Dora population as 44 in the 1930 census.
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David S. Simpson
Mount Dora
United States
New Mexico
Busy County Kitchen Keeps Women Preparing Canning
The County Home Demonstration Kitchen at Tavares is constantly in use by county women who prepare and can the season's fruit and vegetables. The kitchen is booked for weeks in advance and each day groups fill dozens of jars with fruit and vegetables.
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Tavares
J. D. Mosteller to Be Ordained at Mount Dora Baptist
J D Mosteller will be ordained Sunday at 2 30 PM in Mount Dora Baptist Church. The ceremony marks his license and home church ordination with Lake County ministers in attendance. He is Mount Dora High School valedictorian 1934 and an Oglethorpe University graduate active in Phi Beta Delta and Baptist Student Union. He led athletics in school and played baseball and football at Oglethorpe. He will conduct evangelistic services at 8 PM daily in the church.
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J. D. Mosteller
Mount Dora Baptist Church
Mount Dora
Lake County
Mosteller
Oglethorpe University
Phi Pa Delta
Ie Oeeee Dynes
Tethorpe of Arms
Baptist Student Union
Mount Doral
Oglethorpe
Pomona Davidson Admitted to Simmons College Program
Pomona Davidson, a Mount Dora graduate who completed her schooling there, has been admitted to Simmons College in Boston for a year course combining college education with hospital training. She has been awarded a $300 scholarship thanks to local supporters including the D A R and college interview efforts.
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Pomona Davidson
Mount Dora
Simmons Cell
Boston
Iron
H. B. Smith
Pomona
Tampa
Local Girl Wins Third Place in Brenau Essay Prize
Dr H J Pearce president of Brenau College Gainesville announces Miss Ida Jo Hiley Mount Dora won third place and a year of college expenses for her 3000 to 4000 word essay The English Background to American Colonization She tied with Miss Annerwood Allen Greenville S C for a similar prize Both essays commemorated the Lost Colony of Roanoke and the Dare Stones The contest was open to any 1940 high school graduate from an accredited United States high school.
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H. J. Pearce
Brenau College
Gainesville
Roanoke
United States
Drivers license law shows teeth with revocation surge
A Public Safety Act effective last October through May led to 749 licenses revoked or suspended. Orange County topped with 110, Hillsborough 95, Polk 72. Drunken driving caused 497 revocations, about 90 percent, while 27 Florida counties had no actions. Director W L Reid commended county judges and law enforcement for cooperation.
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W. L. Reid
Department of Public Safety
Orange County
Hillsborough County
Polk County
Reid
Florida
Department
Com
Criminal Court
Kiwanis Promotes Radio Use in Military Work At LaGuardia Field
Kiwanis members advanced radio use for military purposes and aviation control during All Kiwanis Week observances at LaGuardia Field. Wm J Johnson directed the program with readings from Bennet O Knudsen and remarks by J Carl Isley. A Fourth of July invitation from the Marion County Chamber and an attendance prize were noted. Mark A Smith of Thomaston Georgia was elected 1940 41 Kiwanis International president.
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Roe
la Guardia Field
Wm. J. Johnson
Committee On
Kiwanis Education
Kenneth Rogers
Kiwanis
Bennet O. Knudsen
J. Carlislee
Leesburg
Ornor
Jane Ae
Chief Story
Marion County Chamber of Commerce
Ocala
Tom Brotherson
Kiwanis International
Mark A. Smith
Thomaston
Georgia
Schoo Ars
Uth
Summer Winds and Rains Rally Local Twisters
Two or three local twisters accompanied rain storms over several days. Trees were blown down along Eustis road near Warren Butts, Cadman home on Lake Gertrude, and Kane property at Crooked Lake junction. Tangerine section saw a hard rain flooding roads. Swift Novelty Works area faced heavy rain flooding road and grounds. Rain aided groves but lake levels remain mostly unchanged.
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Eustis Road
Warren Butts
Cadman
Lake Gertrude
Kane
Crooked Lake Road
Novelty Works
Kiwanis Leadership Message Asks For Continuity
From the All-Kiwanis Week message a note to Canadian and American Kiwanis members stresses passing on duties to new International officers on June 20. It reflects on the Silver Anniversary, wartime challenges, and the aim of the organization to expand progress while preserving its humanitarian ideals.
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Canada
United States
Two Veterans Call For One More Gun In War Time
A veteran voice recalls Civil War service with Stonewall Jackson and Lee and urges doubling the defense effort if the nation again goes to war. He reflects on battles at Manassas Vicksburg Bull Run and cites aging faith in Union loyalty and readiness to serve beside old foes.
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Stonewall
Lee
Union
Sherman
Manassas
Stonewall Jackson
Free
Fourth of July safety plea from Florida council chief
Asher Frank of the Florida Safety Council warns the public that bright fireworks cause many injuries each July. He notes Florida had fatalities and drownings on the holiday and urges solemn patriotic thoughts over reckless use. He cites New York easing restrictions and asks parents to supervise or skip firecrackers.
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United States
Asher Frank
Florida Safety Council
New York State
Florida
Frank
Bargain Day at Princess Theatre In Mount Dora
The Princess Theatre announces a weekly Bargain Day each Thursday with tickets at ten and fifteen cents. Continuous showings begin at 3 p.m. providing three matinees weekly, with performances on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
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Princess Theatre
The
Mount Dora
Lake County Amateur Contest Set for July 19 at State Theatre
The third Lake County Amateur Contest will be held at the State Theatre in Eustis on July 19. Entrants from Mount Dora and nearby areas are invited to participate and local contestants should register at the Princess Theatre.
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Lake County
State Theatre
Eustis
Mount Dora
Princess Theatre
Mount Dora Red Cross Relief Fund Grows to 624.51
The Mount Dora Red Cross Relief Fund totals 624.51 after a 21.00 weekly addition. Sorrento and Lake Jem reports are pending, so contributions from those communities are not included. Funds are fully directed to relief, with no administrative use.
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Mount Dora
Red Cross
Sorrento
Lake Jem
Lake County
Europe
Carrie Somers
W. B. Ferguson
F. A. Poole
Emma Streeter
W. E. Lackey
Dr. Rufus Wicker to Preach at Mount Dora Church
Orlando's Dr. Rufus E. Wicker, newly appointed District Superintendent, will preach Sunday morning at Mount Dora Methodist Church. The church invites all to attend and hear the noted speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus E. Wicker
Orlando
Mount Dora Methodist Church
Wicker
Florida Exhibit Draws Praise From Stoneham Visitor
Mrs. A. W. Crowther of Stoneham Massachusetts sent a card from the New York World's Fair praising the Florida Building. She called it one of the best exhibits and expressed gladness at seeing it.
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A. W. Crowther
Stoneham
Mass
Florida
Auto Quiz No 2 Driving Skid Questions
Questions test correct handling of wet or icy pavement skids. Best actions include braking carefully with the clutch out and steering into the skid. maintain cool, grip wheel, steer in the opposite direction to the skid. cross tracks slowly at a wide angle.
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