Robert Thomas trophy doubles final won by Wilmot and Grant
The Orlando lawn bowling finals were played Monday after a weather caused postponement. Eardley Wilmot and Alan Grant defeated Will Breckenridge and Walter Ferguson 16 to 13 in a tense 15 end match for the Robert C. Thomas trophy. The singles event lags with several players remaining and recent club meetings noted.
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Orlando
Robert C. Thomas
Eardley Wilmot
Alan Grant
Will Breckenridge
Walter Ferguson
Wilmot
Caley
Smith
Tracy
Hutchinson
Bridgman
John B. McDonald
John T. Mercer
Fred. G. Wolff
Winifred
H G.) Morse
Minnie C
Walter) Sheldon
Walter H. Drake
William McLachlan
Frank E. Bridgman
Morse
George A. Meinecke
Frank Taylor
Edward B. Blackburne
Robert W. Dickson
Harold
Board of Governors
Willard M. Bryant
West Hartford
Games Committee
Mount Dora
Florida
Sunshine Park
Charles D. Weeks
Milwaukee’ Lawn Bowling Association
Tiny Larsen and family pose with radio icon in Mount Dora
The 11 year old Johnnie Tiny Larsen sits with his sister Barbara and younger brother Ralph beside a bright red car during a Florida tour. The boy, famed for his radio calls, travels with his family and says winters in Florida support his health while he is feted by governors and mayors.
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Johnnie
Tiny” Larsen
Harold Larsen
Chloe
Barbara
Tiny
Tey
Mount Dora
Florida
Ralph
Mount Dora Yacht Club Pioneers and the Fowler Legacy
The Fowler family helped launch Mount Dora Yacht Club after World War I. Mr. Fowler, Admiral of local racing with Miss Kisco, served as Commodore while Mrs. Fowler hosted vaudeville and funded a new dock. The couple mentored engineers and builders, guiding Sylvan Shores planning and forming Fowler Construction with sons Walter and Frank II. Their history spans war service, aviation, and island-town development.
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Fowler
Walt
Frank II
Frank I
War Department
Mount Dora
Tampa
Miss Kisco
Walter
Harry Wise
Lake Dora
Fowlers
Commodore
Fourth Au
American Power Boat Association
Mr. Fowler
Sylvan Shores
L. R. Heim
George Malone
Ed Stokes
Florida
Fowler Engineering Co
Mt. ‘Kisco
R.A.F
Apalachicola
Frank, I
Navy
Fowler Construction Co
Frank III
Mount Dora Considers Health Board Ordinance
The Mount Dora Town Council read a proposed ordinance to create a Board of Health, regulate nuisances, garbage, sanitation, health measures for public places, and penalties. The final passage hearing is set for April 6, 1948 at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. The ordinance remains on file for public inspection in the Town Clerk’s office.
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Mount Dora
Florida
A. Board of Health
WM. C. Stewart
Shuffleboard Center History Sees Community Efforts Rise
Community notes recount a season of shuffleboard events, youth center efforts, and local life. Mrs. Rush Boggs wins consolation prize. St Pete takes first in a tournament. Eustis event rainout leads to tomorrow's rematch. Mount Dora visits, local residents host guests, and youth activities surge with officer elections and fundraising.
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Rush Boggs
Orient Store
St. Pete
Eustis
Roy LaFave
Mount Dora
Earl Dodd
Mrs. Roache
Watertown
Ohio
Ruth Shipes
Vincent
Fortner
Udtate
Haynes Honored After Georgia Tech Building Materials Course
Arnold Haynes of Brown Builder's Supply is among 35 chosen to complete a Georgia Tech short course in building materials. The program, sponsored by the National Retail Lumber Dealers and the Florida Lumber and Millworks associations, concluded in Atlanta.
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Georgia Tech
Arnold Haynes
Brown Builder’s Supply Today
Atlanta
National Retail Lumber Dealers
Florida Lumber and Millworks Association
Mount Dora Club Greens Fee Notice
Play golf at Mount Dora Golf Club with greens fee of 1.50 dollars. Date range begins December 1 and continues.
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Mount Dora Golf Club
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Young
R. P. Hamlin
Tavares, Fla
Ray Daniels
Macfadden
Cicé P. C
Normandie Branch
Miami Beach
Fla
Graham Ridg
Jacksonville
North Orange Ave
Ueesby
Jacks
Orlando Tallarassee
New York
Chicago
Miami
U.S
Leesburg
Haynes
Moun Dew Transit
Greyhound
VY Maen
SAVE
Donnelly
CA Sith Red Cross
Florida Power Corporation
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