Minister of Music At Methodist Church
Mr. Hawkins, Westminster Choir College graduate and former Brevard College music teacher, led in Mount Dora as the new church music director. The Westminster Choir plan will offer school music, choir training for all ages, and voice classes. An organ purchased last December, a three manual Hook and Hastings with sixteen stops, will be delivered by September and used by November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkins
Westminster Choir College
Brevard College
United States Navy
Estancia
New Mexico
Gibson
Westminster Choir
Mount Dora
Wekend
Patriotic church services led by Mrs Van Voorhis in Florence
With pastor absent, Florence Gilbert Hanscom directs music for special services on June 30 and July 8 at 8 pm. Next Sunday features a patriotic program with Mrs Van Voorhis as guest soloist and Mr Hodges presiding. The entry lists hymns, anthems, readings, solos, and a noted out-of-town speaker if arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Gilbert Hanscom
E. K. van Voorhis
A. Hodges
Warren
America the Beautiful
Ward
Dickson
Whiting
E — Carey
God Bless
America
Berlin
Wilton Adams
Carswell Thompson
Archie Tucker
George M. A. Newton
Ralph Chapmean
Milton Chapman
Cecil Barks
Cliff Dumas
W. H. Conliffe
Sylvan Shores Hotel Lounge Gets Air Conditioning
Oscar E. Schubert new owner of the Sylvan Shores Hotel has installed an air conditioning system in the cocktail lounge, believed to be among the first in the county. The modernization adds comfort for guests and shows leadership in local business. Lake County could use more citizens like him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar E. Schubert
Sylvan Shores
Tte
Schubert
Lake County
New Kiwanis President J N Emerson Elected Leader
J N Emerson a West Coast merchant and Kiwanis member in Pullman Washington becomes Kiwanis president succeeding Hamilton Holt. He has chaired many committees and claims Kiwanis is a service organization. The presidency moves from Macon to Spokane while Pullman remains his club. O E Peterson of Chicago continues as International Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Emerson
United States
Hamilton Holt
Georgia
Emerson
Macon
Spokane
Pullman
O. E. Peterson
Chicago
Hartley Hethcox Named Vice President of Lake County Chamber
H H Hethcox of Umatilla was unanimously elected vice president of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce in District five, succeeding Caryl Hipson who resigned. The June board meeting in Tavares approved reports on waterway work, agriculture, health, and forthcoming state meetings in Leesburg and Camp McQuarrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Hethcox
Umatilla
Lake County
H. C. Brown
Clermont
Waterway Committee
Ralph Arey
Central Florida Water Hyacinth Control Association
Board of Army Engineers
O.W. Smith
Astatula
Lacy Thomas
Groveland
C. Harold Hippler
Eustis
A. W. Newett
Leesburg
J. Carlisle Rogers
Caryl Hipson
A. S. Herlong, Jr
Lake
Kon
Sumter
Seaboard Line hauls over 35 million tons in 1945
Seaboard Air Line Railway reported freight movement exceeding 35,000,000 tons during 1945. The average load per train stood at 825 tons, reflecting strong year end activity across their network and marking a record level for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard Air Line
Legion Fish Fry Set By Mount Dora Auxiliary Event
The American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary in Mount Dora host a fish fry at Gilbert Park on Monday July 1 with a five thirty opening. A fifty cent charge per person covers the meal featuring fried fish salad hush puppies and vegetables. Volunteers for K P details urged before the 4 30 start. Regular meeting follows with large turnout anticipated. The Auxiliary plans initiation at 8 00 pm in City Hall club rooms led by new president Mrs Cecil Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Gilbert Park
Milton B. Allen
Ladies Auxiliary
Dean
Allen
K. P
Conelly
American Legion Auxiliary
Mount Dora
Legion
City Hall
Cecil Parker
July Fourth Service Planned at First Methodist
The First Methodist Church will hold a patriotic sunrise service at 11 a.m. including a sermon by Rev. George Gibson on "How Much Do We Want Liberty?" A chancel choir featuring Mrs. J. G. Ray Jr, Mrs. George Gibson, and Miss Varina Britt will perform with Adrianne Norton as soloist. Youth Fellowship meets at 7 p.m. to discuss "Enriching the Spiritual Life" and Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. Visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
George Gibson
J. G. Ray, Jr
Varina Britt
Adrianne Norton
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Scholarship Offered in Health and Sanitation
The State Board of Health appeals to high school graduates for public health sanitation and disease control work. Selected applicants receive scholarships for university courses and field training to prepare for duties. Apply to the Merit System office of the Florida State Board of Health and Children's Commission, Professional Building Gainesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Merit System Office
Florida State Board of Health and Oellect Children’s Commission
Gainesville
Lions Readies Ladies Night and District Installation
Lions Club announces Friday night Ladies Night with District Governor George Rast of Leesburg for installation of new officers and induction of new members. Last Friday Al Rehbaum hosted a roulette raffle with local merchants, raising funds as Tailtwister Sam missed a hot prize. Bob Sadler attended as guest of Lion Wilson. Carroll urges all to attend. The honor roll will debut next month for perfect monthly attendance, and the club’s 53 members have grown from nine after five months of reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rast
Leesburg
Lion al Rehbaum
Speeler
Ich Tailtwister
Sam
Lion Wilson
Bob Sadler
Lion Carroll
Annual pages arrive for high school annuals
Owners of high school annuals are invited to Ruth Shipes house at 741 East Eighth to collect the extra pages that have just arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Shipes
East Eighth
Town office notes and personal news at Mount Dora Topic
The Mount Dora Topic reports on a lonesome office until midweek when printing resumes. Editors thank readers for sharing personal news and updates from vacationers. Progress in remodeling and highway improvements brings renewed town spirit and appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellers
Tam
Miss Duggan
Mr. Downs
Mount Dora
Miss Duewish
Mrs. Keller
Citrus Industry Trends Highlighted by Marvin Walker
Marvin W. Walker of Lakeland, head of the Florida Citrus Products Association, spoke to Kiwanis on citrus industry trends. He compared 8 million boxes last season with an estimated 126 million next season and urged expanding canning and processing by about 66 percent. Plants are rising across the citrus area to process fruit into concentrate, powder, and other food forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin W. Walker
Lakeland
Florida Citrus Products Association
July Bookings Set For Princess Theatre Features
The Princess Theatre releases July bookings listing top features and stars. The Southerner with Zachary Scott, In Old Sacramento with Bill Elliott, Road to Utopia with Crosby Hope Lamour, Tomorrow Is Forever with Claudette Colbert, Devotion with De Havilland Henried, Three Strangers with Sidney Greenstreet, Disney's Pinocchio two day run, and Jesse James with Tyrone Power and Nancy Kelly. Phone 2281 for showtimes and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
Zachary Scott
Sacramento
Bill Elliott
Utopia
Crosby, Hope
Lamour
Blue Dahlias
Allan Ladd
Claudette Colbert
Devotion
DeHavilland
Henried
Sidney Greenstreet
W. D. Patton
Pinocchio
Veterans V F W Post 5169 to Host Open Meeting
TO ALL VETERANS V F W Post 5169 will hold an open meeting on Tuesday July 9 in the social room of the Community Building at 730 p m. All veterans eligible for V F W membership are invited. The event includes a guest speaker entertainment luncheon and a short post meeting with plans for a monthly social and an eventual auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. F. W. Post
Tueday
Post
Florida Outboard Association Regatta Set for Mount Dora
The Florida Outboard Association will stage exhibition races on Lake Dora Sunday June 30 drawing drivers from across the state. Prominent racers Ralph and Jerome Hagood will compete in hydroplane events while Ransom Downes leads the Florida Family class runabout. The Mt Dora Chamber of Commerce plans a drivers party at the Mount Dora Yacht Club after races with a cooperative buffet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Outboard Association
Lake Dora
Florida
Mount Dora
Jerome Hagood
South
St. Cloud
Barney Thomas
Johnny Westbrook
Elvin Pearl
Francis Sachse
Gene Meders
Lester Austin
Orlando
Florida Federation of Outboard Clubs
Chet Collins
Bartow
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce
George J. White
Lawn Bowling News from Al Maben In Dorans Club
The column recalls Uncle Jake Tyson as a link to old time lawn bowling and Lincoln, notes Frank Higgins and other neighbors may join next season. It mentions bench players Hawkes and Whiteway, Mrs Whiteway and Mrs Hawkes as keen bowlers, and references publicity for the Lewis-Conn fight versus lawn bowling. It lists Mount Dora members and hopes for participation, and asks for information on Lloyd Oster the Whistling Oyster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Maben
Jake
Frank Higgins
Chicago
Thomas G. Hawkes
Phil Whiteway
Brother Hawkes
Mount Dora
Louis Tremain
Louis
al Rehbaum
George White
Jack Simpson
Fletcher Crane
Wm. Kennedy
Andrew Quixley
Faxton Alberry
Frank Clement
Henry Crapo
Edward Fortner
Robert Livermore
Clarence Sutton
Frank Theall
Lloyd Oster
Whistling Oyster
Lakeside
Lloyd
Mount Dora Students Named To Stetson Honor Roll
Stetson University announces three Mount Dora students on the spring quarter 1946 honor roll Betsy Kramer Eudell Sutley and William M Turrentine achieved exceptionally high scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Stetson
Stetson University
Betsy Kramer
Eudell Sutley
William M. Turrentine
Citrus Growers Institute Meets at Camp McQuarrie
The May Citrus magazine notes the Citrus Growers Institute will be held at Camp McQuarrie in the Ocala Forest on September 26 under the Lake County Horticultural Society and the University of Florida Extension Service. The event grows in influence and value each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citrus
Florida Citrus Exchange
Citrus Growers Institute
Camp McQuarrie
Ocala Forest
Lake County Horticultural Society
Extension Service
University of Florida
Proclamation Declares July Safe Driving Month in Mount Dora
In July 1945 Mount Dora will observe safe and careful month urged by Mayor J. E. Fortner. The proclamation cites 5000 plus Florida accidents with 35 deaths and 1200 injuries, calling on citizens and groups to promote sobriety and caution among drivers and pedestrians in memory of those lost to reckless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Brotherhood of Man
Florida Safety Council
American Legion
J. E. Fortner
Mount Dora
Woman's Club of Mount Dora Holds Special Meeting
A special meeting of the Woman's Club of Mount Dora on May 28 in the Community Building approved the new Constitution and By-Laws. New members added include Mrs W E Holler, Mrs Thomas McCabe, Mrs Annie M Moorhead, Mrs Chris Withoven, Mrs W D Boyles, Miss Helen Gallimore, Mrs William E Breckenridge, Mrs A A Stanley, and Mrs Marshall Collins. The first fall meeting is set for the first Wednesday in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club of
Mount Dora
Walter Patton
Woman's Club
W. E. Holler
Thomas McCabe
Annie M. Moorhead
Chris Withoven
W. D. Boyles
Helen Gallimore
William E. Breckenridge
A. A Stanley
Marshall Collins
No Bail for Fish Law Violators Warned by AG
The Florida Attorney General announces no bail for offenders of game and fish laws. violators must appear before a magistrate rather than receive bail. Lake County residents are urged to obtain licenses and follow fishing and hunting regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Lake County
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Sylvan Shores Hotel
NEW Kiwanis President
Hartley Hethcox
Eniwetok
Kwajalein
Marshall
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Bikini Atoll
Bikini
Bikini Lagoon
Legion News
Lions News
Kiwanis News
Baseball News
Winter Park
Tavares
Zellwood
Winter Garden
Cooley
Dorans
Tom
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