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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1948
Page
8
A Mount Dora election drew 903 votes the previous Thursday, with Leon Cheek first to speak and Mayor J. E. Fortner listed thirteenth. Ballot marking quirks and two questions on liquor sales sparked discussion, while anecdotes recalled prohibition tales and local figures.
The article notes Stewart Pike of Tangerine, Anne Pike’s 28 year old married brother, is the closest male kin who might carry on the Pike cattle name at the Lake Jem ranch. The Pike estate area includes the former Delta City hotel site and now serves as cattle grazing grounds. It also mentions local interest in Southern Pecan pie and welcomes new residents moving into Mount Dora.
Bill Shands will address audiences at 11 45 a m in the Lakes County area including Umatilla Eustis and Leesburg as part of a Tallahassee four year administration message He cites eight years in the State Senate and four on the State Road Commission to outline road and public service needs. Paid Political Adv.
Oscar Schubert, owner of several Mount Plymouth lots, plans to attend the sheriff sale at the courthouse in Tavares next Monday at 11 a.m. He acquired the parcels in December at a previous sale and plans to use them as gifts at his Sylvan Shores hotel this summer. Clerk A. J. Harnage urges curious spectators to witness the sale and learn what happens to unpaid property taxes.
Mrs. Mary Gwynn, executive secretary of the Central Florida Blood Bank, lauds Mount Dora for providing free emergency transfusions in 1947. The bank will return to Mount Dora Tuesday March 23 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Lions Club will back the drive with full support as plans to expand to other communities proceed.
Mount Dora Lions vote to back Central Florida Blood Bank fully and host a steak dinner for every donor during the bank’s March 23 visit. They aim to meet 50 donor pledge, honor District Gov. Hoke Johnson, induct George Hawkins, donate 200 to Holly Hills School for the Blind, and invite 150 District 55-M officers for the March 21 cabinet meeting at the Mount Dora Regatta with Sylvan Shores Hotel as HQ.
In the poultry house roosts should be about a foot apart with enough space for about nine inches per bird, states county agent R. E. Norris. The guidance aims to improve comfort and welfare in flocks.
Official results show anti-prohibition forces defeating the local option by 5 787 to 2 785 after last week’s polls. County tabulations by precinct released Tuesday confirm the decisive margin. Included line notes a golf greens fee at Mount Dora and a December 1 reference.
Club championship semi finals reach the round with Bob Vincent vs Frank Stebbins and Arnold Haynes against Bud Marino. Jimmie Vincent beats H L Trenham and Jimmie Okie te hates Gay ing while the others advance. Bill Vincent and Stebbins played a rain affected match Sunday, Stebbins edging Vincent on the 19th. Bill Hoge of Louisville scored a hole in one on No 2, the second ace on that hole this year. Ball Washer Tournament at Hill-Top raises funds for a new washer. prizes go to Porter, Maynard, Burrell, Hoge. scores list top figures in brackets.
The Lake Orange league approved a season plan with Mount Dora and neighboring towns including Eustis Umatilla Tavares Ocoee Clermont Winter Garden and Apopka. Ed Baker of Umatilla was elected president. Practice is at Heim Field each evening at 5 30. The Mount Dora high school team coached by Floyd Jaggears opens March 30 versus Groveland at home.
The Lesson Sermon subject Substance will be read at First Church of Christ Scientist Eustis and worldwide. Golden Text from Psalms 119:89 90 affirms God’s word settled in heaven and faithfulness unto all generations. The Bible citation James 2 14 18 relates faith and works. The Christian Science text Science and Health explains faith advancing to spiritual understanding as evidence from Spirit and warns of relying on others for welfare.
A brief teaching attributed to a central teacher inspires disciples to recite a compact prayer. The note emphasizes devotion and the enduring message as part of daily practice.
The Lake County Board of Public Education displays county education programs while County Agent R. E. Nor covers 60 by 20 feet of agriculture exhibits. State commissions and federal forest and wildlife agencies showcase Florida’s resources. The week
Agent R. E. Norris discloses that the typical milk production period for American cows lasts about four and a half years after the first conception, highlighting a lengthy delay in dairy yield.
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