Art League closes finest exhibit in league history
The Mount exhibit drew strong attendance and showcased wide talent. Emma Marsh and Jane Sewell displayed watercolors and landscapes including Sunset on Lake Dora and Seacoast La Jolla California. Ten year old Harry Day Jr. and sculptor Bernice West Gratz drew praise among a broad lineup of artists and toiles from Cornelia Ashley and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art League
Eustisers
Emma Marsh
Lake Dora
Jane Sewell
Seacoast
la Jolla
California
Maine
Izetta Kay Copp
Olive Goddard
Margaret Spencer Davidson
Harry Day, Jr
Eustis
Bernice West Gratz
Florence Davis
Elephant Door
Jane Sewall
Sadie C. Garfield
Mildred Craycraft
Claire Sprague
Easter Armstrong
Florence Gallie
Curtis Wise
Hilary Garvin
Florence M. Davis
H. N. Gallie
Herman W. Melling
Spain
Italy
France
Cornelia Ashley
The
League
March Parent-Teacher Association Meeting Highlights
The March PTA meeting drew good attendance and opened with a piano solo by Kathleen Galloway. Primary students performed piano, readings, and songs, as Dr A M Brodie of the Congregational church led a discussion on The Spiritual Training of the Child in the Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent- Teacher Association
Kathleen Galloway
Joan Underwood
Gordon Folger
Jimmy Vincent
Dwight Mosteller
Wilmer Thompson
Nancy Carey
Lois Rhodes
A. M. Brodie
Congregational Church
A Just Tribute From The Tourist Club Evening
A homely proverb about gratitude frames a note praising the Tourist Club for successive performances. Heber D. Ketcham credits the group for delivering fine entertainment and expresses appreciation for the efforts behind the shows despite modest costs. Dr Pillsbury is mentioned as a substitute in a Tuesday event on February 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heber D. Ketcham
Longwood Exhibit Draws Crowd to See Jeffrey Painting
The ae window and Mr Jeffrey's painting of the ae cy press near Longwood attract visitors seeking Florida swamp imagery. A large coral snake in alcohol, killed by Mr Cowles and shown by Mr W Armstrong, draws notice as a rare specimen. Calla lilies from Williamson's garden near Hudson Hill impress with 39 inch flower stalks and 59 inch leaves, lasting a week. The Chattanooga Daily Times of December 27, 1883, interest real estate and ads, while a metal stalagmite formed from a casting box drippings garners inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art League
Petnee
Mr. Jeffrey
Longwood
Jeffrey
Cowles
W. Armstrong
Chattanooga Daily Times
Scotch Comedian Jock Harris To Head Methodist Benefit
Jock Harris, famed Scotch comedian and concertina monarch, will perform a Wednesday program March 10 at 8 PM in the Community Auditorium. The event, sponsored by the Methodist Church Ladies Aid, funds church work. Harris appears in Highland dress and has hosted radio spots on WJZ WEAF WOR. Ladies Aid members sell tickets, or admission is paid at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jock Harris
Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church
Heather Hills
WJZ
WEAF
WOR
Ladies Aid
Needlework Guild Reports In gathering and Elections
The Needlework Guild reports 352 articles and 13.80 dollars collected at the February 3 ingathering. Officials elected for one year include President Mrs. Mary MacDonell and VPs Miss Jean Hendrie Mrs. Mae Griffiths and Mrs. C R Overhiser at the February 23 annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary MacDonell
Jean Hendrie
Mae Griffiths
C. R. Overhiser
Mount Dora Hosts Central Florida Tournament Round One
Mount Dora Vikings wrap up the regular season with a home game against Center Hill as the Central Florida Basketball Tournament opens in Tampa. Schwob Clothing of Orlando and Sparks Theatres of Daytona join Mount Dora, Tavares, Leesburg, Clermont, Groveland, Apopka, Kissimmee, and Stetson University alumni vehicles in the field. The tourney runs Thursday through Monday with favorable weather hoped for by local Chamber of Commerce supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Daytona Beach
Schwob Clothing Company
Orlando
Schwob of
Tampa
Chamber of Commerce
Tavares
Center Hill
Leesburg
Clermont
Groveland
Apopka
Kissimmee
Schwab Clothing Company
Sparks Theatres
Daytona
Stetson University
DeLand
C. C. C. Fertilizer Plant Drives Local Industry
The C C C Citrus Culture Association fertilizer factory on the east side of Mount Dora along the A C L Railway produced about 8 000 tons of fertilizer last year and accounted for a large share of Lake county usage. Peak output employed about thirty workers with headquarters in the Donnelly Office Building managed by J E Fortner and with S E Bailes as field man and salesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Cotive Citrus Culture Association
J. E. Fortner
C. C. C. Association
Lake County
Association
Donnelly
Kappa Kappa Gamma Convention Attended by Noted Guests
Mrs. David Simpson stayed with Miss Helen Steinmetz at Wekiwa Springs as Mu Province Kappa Kappa Gamma held its Delta Epsilon Winter Park convention. Founders Louise Bennett Boyd and Bertha Mond Richmond Chevalier were honored guests alongside Grand President Revn Ott Shryock and Province President Elizabeth K Park. Social functions complemented the business sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Simpson
Helen Steinmetz
Wekiwa Springs
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Delta Epsilon
Winter Park
Louise Bennett Boyd
Bertha P. Richmond Chevalier
Phi
Boston University
Revn Ott Shryock
Beta Alpha
University of Pennsylvania
Sale of Two Homes and Acreage Reported
Mr and Mrs Oscar L Voelkel purchased from the Nodine Estate the Nodine home on the Mount Dora Eustis road near Lake Gertrude. Mr and Mrs Henry E Jones of Bernardsville NJ bought the Ladd home on Grandview Street. A. C Quixley Realty Co facilitated these sales in the past week. Another sale covers 20 acres of well estate property in Tangerine. H Cooley attorney for the purchaser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar L. Voelkel
Nodine
Mount Dora- Eustis Road
Lake Gertrude
Voelkel
Indiana
Henry E. Jones
Bernardsville
New Jersey
Ladd
Grandview Street
A. C. Quixley Realty Co
Stetson University Debaters Lead South Atlantic Meet
Four Stetson University coeds Lydia Thearer Grantwood N J June Krause Ft Lauderdale Sara Elizabeth Clark St Petersburg and Elizabeth Simpson Mounta win a place at the South Atlantic debate tournament at Winthrop College Rock Hill South Carolina. A Stetson men team will clash with the University of South Carolina in Sanford on March 3. Dean Robert C Cotner directs the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stetson University
Winthrop College
Rock Hill
S. C
Lydia Thearer
Grantwood
N. J
June Krause
Ft. Lauderdale
Sara Elizabeth Clark
St. Petersburg
Elizabeth Simpson
Mount Ra
Stetson
University of South Carolina
Sanford
Robert C. Cotner
Woman's Club Notice for Reservations March 8
Ladies expected to attend the Woman's Club tea may make reservations by Saturday night. Notify Mrs. Hanscom, chairman, to confirm attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Kiwanis Meeting Features Dickens Impersonations
Mount Dora Kiwanis heard Frank Guy Armitage entertain with realistic Dickens character impressions and a Punch and Judy spoof. Guests included Clem Han, Haviland, Radcliffe, and several Kiwanis members from various cities. Attendance prize went to C. J. Brown as a full slate of committee chairs was listed for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Guy Armitage
Armitage
Mount Dora Kiwanis
Lake Wales Club
Organizan
Musketeers
A. C. Quixley
T. H. Cooley
G. B. Hurlburt
George C. Keller
Wm. J. Johnson
Jack Simpson
Good Will
Proctor Drugg Kiwanis
George J. White
L. C. Smith
Ean Ene Child
D. D. Rosero Boy Scout
Alfred Rehbaum
Frank Burkart
D. H. Bishop
F. Burkart
H. Clark
D. F. Crane
Drugg
W. J. Johnson
G. C. Keller
T. M. Kramer
Ray LaBreck
C. C. Moorhead
Chas. Osborne
R. H. Preston
al Reh
Artistic Conjurer Next Entertainer At Tourist Club
The Tourist Club features J. Elder Blackledge of New York with the lecture This Something Called Magic. An architect author and student, Blackledge has studied magic for 28 years and performs worldwide. He has toured 20 countries and appeared for the White House, University Club Chicago and Florida events. The Chicago Daily Times dubs him Magician extraordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Elder Blackledge
New York
Blackledge
White House
Roosevelt
University Club
Chicago
Florida Forum
Assembly
Daytona Beach
Florida
Chicago Daily Times
Prizes Awarded in Chamber Lawn Beauty Contest
The lawn beautification contest sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce closed March 1 after a December 1 start and awarded prizes for greatest improvement. First prize went to Mrs H G Dimsdale at Eighth Avenue and Donald Street. Second prize to Mrs Etta Austin McDonald at 447 Fifth Avenue. Third prize to Mrs Florence G Hanscom at 831 North Grandview. Fourth prize to Mrs ene Schaller at 3 South Clayton Street. Fifth prize to Mrs Alta Bel pode at 1401 Jeiets Drive. Sylvan Sterling won fifth prize for Ruth Camp Smith at 612 Highland mayces. Elizabeth Walter Drake received the free entry prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
H. G. Dimsdale
Eighth Avenue
Donald Street
Etta Austin McDonald
Fifth Avenue
Florence G. Hanscom
North Grandview
Ene Schaller
South
Clayton Stree
Alta Belpode
Sylvan Steraih
Ruth Camp Smith
Highland Giaces
Eliz Walter Drake
Quixley Captures Six Events for Florida on Road Swing
Bob Quixley led the Florida Gators swim tour through Georgia and the Carolinas, winning all six events in the 200-yard breaststroke and clocking 2 46.4 against NC State. He swam on the 300-yard medley relay in four meets and remained undefeated. The Mount Dora native heads to Gainesville to face Georgia during Military Ball weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Florida
Gainesville
Sacut
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Vic
Clemson
Duke
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Unice Vieet
North Caro de Ta
Southeastern
Bob Quixley
A. C. Quixley
Mount Dora
Quixley
North Carolina State
Florida
University of Georgia
Professor Roseborough Attends NEA Annual Meeting
Mount Dora public schools chief D D Roseborough spent several days in New Orleans for the National Education Association Department of Superintendence annual meeting. The event drew 10 273 attendees with prominent educators presenting topics and small group discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Roseborough
The
Mount Dora Publicls
New Orleans
Department of Superintendence
National Education Association
Eee
France Subject of Art League Lecture Tonight
The Art League hosts a Thursday lecture at 8 o'clock in the Community Building with the topic France and Me. Brodie shares personal reminiscences from his stay in France, Mrs Goddard presents a talk on the pictures, and slides come from the University of Florida Extension Division. Music by Mrs Garvin of Eustis complements the program. Craft Class meets Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art League
France
Brodie
Goddard
University of Florida
Gainesville
Trustees of Local School Re-Elected
Local school district election drew only sixteen votes with eligibility limited to property taxpayers from 1936. J. M. McCown and J. M. Smith each received sixteen votes, E. B. Ferson thirteen, as the ten mill tax won a majority on three ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. McCown
J. M. Smith
E. B. Ferson
J. D. Mosteller Named Local Scout Master
J D Mosteller is now Scout Master for the local Boy Scout troop. He says he has no news at present but hopes for something worthwhile in a few weeks. R H Preston, who has chaired the post for over a year, will step down but will assist the new master when possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Mosteller
R.H. Preston
Special Lecture at Church of Christ by W A Cameron
Bro W A Cameron, noted Bible student, speaks at the Church of Christ Lake Franklin Park Rossiter Court on March 7 at 3 30 pm. He discusses Sunday or the Sabbath which shall we keep using the chart method. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Cameron
Church of Christ
Rossiter Court
Lake Franklin Park
Bro. Cameron
New Library Titles in Brief
New additions include Beyond Sing the Woods Gulbransson The Street of the Fishing Cat Jolan Foldes Cradle of Life Adamic The Return to Religion Link The England Maryellen and Chase on an Hundred Years Philip Gued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulbranssen
Jolan Foldes
Adamic
Link
England
Maryllen ‘Chase
Philip Gued
Lake County Semi Centennial Celebration Planned in Florida
Lake County marks fifty years since its creation from Orange and Sumter counties with a statewide ceremony. Governor Cone and many officials are invited, with music from local bands and a three event schedule including flag dedications and a billed States Supper priced at 60 cents requiring advance tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Orange
Sumter
J. M. Lee
Colin English
State of Florida
Vivian A. Collins
St. Augustine
Board of
Bushnell High School
Leesburg
Tavares
Florida
Bloomfield
Yalaha
A County
Evening concert program at the 1937 venue
Sunday evening March 7 1937 at 8 15 p m featured Esthe Sparrel Marian Peck Thomas and Luigini works including Calm as the Night and Chaconne with performances of the Die Meistersingers quintet and Jocelyn pieces alongside Godard Rococco Menuet and other titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afila
Ee Maer
Esther Sparrel
Marian Peck Thomas
Luigini
Bohm
Ahla Berceuse
Jocelyn
Godard
Rococco
Spielter
Rapumund
Cciicscos
Girl Scout Movement Encourages Mount Hope Growth
March marks the founding month of the Girl Scout movement which has influenced over 1,500,000 girls since its inception. The article urges continued support for Girl Scouting as an agency meeting girls recreational needs and promoting Scout work in Mount for growing youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Ra
Beaver Patrol Elects Officers At March Meeting
The Beaver patrol met at Miss Shirley Schonenberger home on March 1 1937 to judge and copy measurements from a recent Blue Springs camping trip. Ann Mathews was elected patrol leader with Joann French as assistant, Betsy Kramer treasurer, Winifred Harding and Jean Shipes. Attendees included Ann Mathews Joann French Winifred Harding Rita Daniels Jackie Lott Marjorie Roberts Iris Moon Shiela Spilky and Jean Shipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Beaver Patrol
Shirley Schonenberger
Blue Springs
Ann Mathews
Joann French
Betsy Kramer
Winifred Hardae Mgrs
Jean Shipes
Winifred Harding
Rita Daniels
County Commission Adopts Bass Closed Season
At a Monday meeting the County Commissioners voted three to two to establish a closed season on bass fishing in all fresh waters within Lake County from March 29, 1937, to May 15, 1937. H L McDonald and David Newell supported the measure as protection during spawning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
H. L. McDonald
Commission of Game and Fresh Water Fish
David Newell
Sadler and Simpson form new firm name
Mrs Madge Sadler and O M Simpson take over the insurance business of the late S S Sadler and operate as Sadler and Simpson replacing S S Sadler and Company. The firm will continue to provide the same service and welcome new business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge Sadler
S. S. Sadler
O. M. Simpson
Sadler & Simpson
S. S. Sadler & Company
Re-enactment of Rip Van Winkle delights Tourist Club
The Tourist Club audience welcomed George Kierman of New York who re enacted scenes from Washington Irving’s Sketch Book to evoke Joe Jefferson. The performance earned hearty applause and praise for Kierman’s study of Jefferson’s Rip Van Winkle portrayal. At a business meeting H R Bradner J W Bryden and A W Bartine were named to nominate officers for next year with elections set for March 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Jefferson
Washington Irving
Rip van Winkle
George Kierman
New York
Irving
Jefferson
Local men open new electrical shop in Mount Dora
Preston and Crane open an electrical equipment department in the Rehbaum and Crane Furniture Company store. J H Preston has 18 months in Mount Dora promoting electric sales. D F Crane is a longtime Mount Dora resident and furniture business owner. They will carry the Hotpoint line of appliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Crane
Mount Dora
Oa & Crane Furniturempany
Victory Dinner Cancelled by Democrats
The Democratic Victory Dinner scheduled for Thursday night March 4 at car has been cancelled.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Meeting Parent Teachers Association
Mount Dora Kiwanis Club
Ward W. Adair
Adair
Barton Mumaw
M. E
Needlework Guild
Central Florida
K.K.G
Miss Simpson
Kiwanis News
Inc. of C
U. F
Prof. Roseborough
J. D. Mosteller New
NEW Library Books
Co. Chamber
Lakeside Ian
Hummel Our
Conn
E. W Umeyer
Wilmette
C. Geder
Vernon
J. C. Miller
Dudley Forse
Pelham Manor
N. Y
Joseph E. Neff
South Bend
Ind
David Pollock
John W. Persee
John W. Persee, Jr
New Haven
Harwood M. Graves
Buffalo
W. D. James
Fort Atkinson
Wis
Hazen N. King
Easton
Paul Musten
Augusta
Andrew Mutch
Wynnewood
R. K. O’connor
Girl Scout News
Jean Shipes, ‘Scribe
Sadler and Simpson
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