Hurricanes win right to enter state cage tourney
Mount Dora earns state tournament berth after a 29 24 semifinal win over Groveland. Felton Dean leaves with injury as Bobby Vincent leads Hurricanes scoring while Eustis Panthers claim first place trophy and Mount Dora receives silver basketballs and consolation honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurricane
Mount Dora
Dorans
Traine i
Eustis
E Hurricanes
Felton Dean
Bobby Vincent
Hurricanes
Dora
Bobby Gnoeah Wee
Groveland
University of Florida
Tely
Frank Banning
Lake County
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Eustis Panthers
Dean
Lyman
Lake County Fair hosts Orlando editors dinner
Editors from Orlando papers met Lake County Fair Association members at the Dutch Kitchen after a tour led by Karl Abamaeint. Attendees included Warren Roberts of the Morning Sentinel and J. C. Brossier of the Reporter-Star with a guest from the Orlando Times.
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Lake County Fair Association
Lake County
Orlando Newspa
Dutch Kitchen
Amie Een
Pia
E Coun
Karl Abamaeint
Orlando
Warren Roberts
Morning Sentinel
J. C. Brossier
Reporter-Star
Orlando Times
Orlando Morning Sentinel
Butts Home Burns In Early Morning Fire
Fire damaged the single story residence of Mr Warren Butts badly with roof and rafters burned and water damage spreading. Strong winds hampered firefighters who finally contained the blaze after it reignited. The unins urred property caused additional losses and Mrs Butts, seriously ill at Lake County Medical Center, was not informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren. Butts
Butts
Lake County Medical Center
Lake County Guardsmen Parade Opens Lake Fair Day
A parade of 500 Lake County Guardsmen reviewed by Major General Albert H. Blanding and Brigadier General Vivien Collins marked the start of the Lake Fair's biggest second day in Eustis. The Florida National Guard and a statewide amateur radio hookup led a crowd that dwarfed previous attendances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Albert H. Blanding
Vivien Collins
Florida National Guard
Lake Fair
Eustis
Eral Collins
Acknowledgeen
Bubbling Over a Three Act Comedy By Mount Dora Lions
The Lions Club of Mount Dora presents Bubbling Over a three act comedy receiving wide praise. The plot follows two college boys hazing a freshman while raising tuition via a dating service scheme. Miss Amy Akers directs as the Lions Club stages song numbers and a Beaux and Belles of 1955 contest with vote boxes in town stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Mount Dora
Tubby
Bruce
Miss Lively
Carol
Amy Akers
Eee
The
Lions Cru
Mount Dora Water Of Good Sanitary Quality
Three samples from Mount Dora municipal water supply pump house water tank and city hall were tested by the State Board of Health for bacterial content and purity. Results showed total bacterial counts of 30, 10 and 24 hours with zero fermentation after 48 hours. The report concludes the sanitary quality of the water samples is good and reviews indicate consistent favorable results from quarterly tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board Health
Legion and Auxiliary Sponsor Benefit Picture at Prin cess Theatre
The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary will sponsor a benefit movie at the Princess Theatre on March 22 and 23. The film Nice Girl stars Deanna Durbin and is described as suitable for the whole family. Tickets will be sold by Legion members and Sons of the Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Princess Theatre
Deanna Durbin
the Legion
the Legion Auxiliary
Sons of the Legion
Benefit Supper at Tangerine for Improvement Fund
The Tangerine Improvement Society will host an evening dinner Friday at 6 30 in the Hall for the Improvement Fund. Roast pork and sides will be served, all home cooked. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tangerine Improvement Society
Improvement Fund
Mrs Mallorys Nassau Trip and Art Gossip
Mrs H H Mallory and daughter Mrs Frederick Wykes travel from Miami to Nassau on a smooth ten day visit. They explore art exhibitions where the Duchess of Windsor recently purchased a Wyke painting seen at the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Mallory
Frederick Wykes
Nassau
Bahama Islands
Miami
Offering for War Victims At Community Church
The special collection at the Community Church for the Assistance of War Victims raised 225.10 dollars last Sunday. The fund will be continued next Sunday to allow more contributions. Contributions may be sent to Dr. Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Florida lawn bowling triumph at state tournament
Florida team achieves four straight wins March 4 5 6 led by Henry Stiles Bradley George Carg Elmer R Eckis in a 9 7 playoff over Connecticut. Round results list Crackers Nutmegs Skeeters Pilgrims and Four States with scores. Mount Dora beats Daytona 74 58 in DeLand league finale as others falter.
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Florida
Com- Henry Stiles Bradley
George Cargenry Stilesey
George F. Cary
Elmer R. Eckis
Connecticut
Crackers
Nutmegs
Massachusetts
Pilgrims
New York
Knickerbrockers
New Jersey
Skeeters
Pennsylvania
Puritans
Miners
Knickerbockers
States
Mount Dora
Daytona
DeLand Courts
R. J. Morse
Eckis
Parker
Denbroeder
Orlando
New Smyrna
DeLand
Mount
Mount Dora Tourist Club Highlights Local Talent Night
The twelfth Mount Dora Tourist Club program showcased Junior Woman's Club entertainment in the Community Building. Acts included Vissi D Arte and Vissi D Amore, with piano by Thomas and Byron Boyd's one act play Mrs Canfield. Refreshments followed, and next week Maude Martin DuLane will perform in character sketches and impersonations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Grieg
Marian Peck Thomas
Byron Boyd
Canfield
Sam Swiger
Sylvia
Foster Susan
E. Spain Jamison
Rena Carter
W. Ezzard
Jane Rudd
David Simpson
Miss Loftis
Eleanore Minkley
Richey Stanley
Thomas
Lillian
Maude Martin DuLane
Bethel Man Sent Toward Camp Blanding From Connecticut
Robert N. White of Bethel Connecticut and formerly of Mount Dora is a second lieutenant in charge of mobile equipment trucks and guns heading to Camp Blanding from Connecticut. He is connected with Battery D 192nd Field Artillery 43rd Regiment. Mount Dora friends will look him up at the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert N. White
Bethel, Conn
Mount Dora
Camp Blanding
Connecticut
192Nd Field Artillery
Kiwanis Seeks Better Mount Dora Attendance Record
Kiwanis members strive to raise Mount Dora attendance above 91 percent after last week. A board meeting elected J. M. Smith to fill a vacancy from Wm. J. Johnson's death and J. C. Urquhart joined the Lake County Health Unit advisory council. One hundred percent attendance tabs will be awarded to seven members, two with twelve years of perfect records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Kiwanis
Alaska
Board of
J. M. Smith
Wm. J. Johnson
J. C. Urquhart
Mount Dora
Lake County
Lions Club to Stage Bubbling Over Musical Comedy
The Lions Club presents Bubbling Over a musical comedy at the Community Building in March 2021 with tickets at thirty-five cents. Proceeds aid eye sight conservation and underprivileged children while local talent fills the cast. A subsequent moving picture event will follow in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Bear
Local School Band Advances With Reed Instrument Lessons
The P T A band committee hosts Mr Gene Sturchip from Winter Park High to teach reed instruments at Mount Dora starting March 19 at 3 p m in the tenth grade room for seven weeks. Registration via Prof Roseboroughs office. Social support sought from local residents to assist financially.
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Winter Park
George Coffin
David Edgerton
Yacht Club Meeting Plans March 22 Dinner and April Benefit
Informal Yacht Club gathering tonight to discuss the closing supper dance on March 22 and an April benefit dance. All members urged to attend the buffet supper and meeting. Menu lists chicken with noodles cold meat weiners Spanish salad and more. Reservations suggested by calling 3841.
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Yacht Club
Boy Scout Meeting Reports and Final Contest Scores
The Boy Scouts met last Wednesday with Mr McMurray presiding and nine teen scouts present. Patrol leaders submitted final reports as the contest ended, awarding ty-five extra points for a Morse code challenge won by the Wolf Patrol. At eight, scouts gathered for a Winter Park Band concert at the Community Building. New candidates stayed at the Scout room to be passed on Ten derfoot by Mr McMurray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. McMurray
Wolfatrol
Winter Park
Tenderfoot
McMurray
Homestead Exemption Deadline Notice
To obtain the Homestead Exemption, apply yearly with the Town Assessor by April 1. Blank forms are available at the Town Clerk’s office or the Chamber of Commerce. Note that applications must be filed each year. John B. Griswold, Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
John B. Griswold
Wise Boating News at Silver Springs Excursions
A vivid account of boating trips on the Silver Springs and Dora Canal with groups from Mount Dora and other cities. March outings aboard the Silver Spray include fishing trips to Lake Apopka, a fish fry, and a luncheon."
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Oo Springs
Silver Springs
I Ae
Tee Wise
P. W. Bigelow
Vermont
P. Bigelow
Mount Dora
Robert T. Gould
Jessie Gould
Contoocook
N. H
W.M. Bryant
Marion Bryant
West Hartford
Conn
Ed. Petrie
Haldane
Ill
E. D. Barnes
East Orange
N. J
Gail F. King
Ravenna
Ohio
David H. Lum
Washington, D. C
Edwin Griest
Cincinnati
E. G. Ryder
Hamilton
Harry Alvan Hall
Ridgway
Fred W. Cross
Geo. H. Read
Springfield
Mass
Ernest W. Coe
Centerbrook
Chas. A. Green
Larchmont
N. Y
Eliza Brockway
Portland
Maine
Chas. F. Furber
Saca
Dora
Lake Apopka
F. S. Haddix
Lakeland
Fla
J. E. Hamer
Toledo
Manuel Sedano
Frank A. Theall
Lottie Greenleaf
Arthur Stowe
C. F. Furber
Ed. Griest
Ryder
Nellie Barnes
McArthur
Melville C. van Ness
Paterson
H. Jackson
de. G. Rowe
New Say
Julia Law
New Haven
and Griest
Capt. Wise
Ocklawaha River
Registrations Noted From Multiple Addresses
Mr and Mrs W K Carter of Somerville New Jersey at Grand View Hotel Mrs Kathryn N Lobeck of Cliffside Park New Jersey at 647 Woodland Ave Ruel Ss Straw at 412 Alexander Street Mr and Mrs Fred Hartley White of Braintree Massachusetts at Tangerine Mr and Mrs A D Shelby of Hendersonville North Carolina at 810 E Fifth Avenue
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W. K. Carter
Somerville
N. J
Grand View Hotel
Kathryn N. Lobeck
Cliffside Park
Woodland Ave
Ruel Ss. Straw
Alexander Street
Fred Hartley White
Braintree
Mass
Tangerine
A. D. Shelby
Hendersonville
N. C
Fifth Avenue
Home for Weekend Delights At Local Universities
Among the young people home for the weekend were Brugs Kennedy, Robert Wells, Frank Townsend, Lee French, Robert Quixley from University of Florida, Miss Shirley Coen, William Turrentine from Stetson University, Miss Mildred Bartlett, from Orlando.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brugs Kennedy
Robert Wells
Frank Townsend
Lee French
Robert Quixley
University of Florida
Shirley Coen
William Turrentine
Stetson University
Mildred Bartlett
Orlando
Methodist ladies host cafeteria supper for choir
The ladies of the Methodist church will serve a cafeteria supper on Tuesday March 18 at 6 o'clock in the Community Building to benefit the choir. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Methodist Church
No C M T C Camps Held in 1941
Applications to attend Citizens Military Training Camps in 1941 are still being received at Fourth Corps Area headquarters. These camps will not be held during 1941. Do not submit applications to attend these camps.
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Citizens Military
Fourth Corps
Official holidays for Lake County 1941 schedule
Lake County officials met last Saturday and set the 1941 holiday closures for the Court House. Public notice lists New Year January 1 Birthday February Memorial Day May 30 Independence Day July 4 Labor Day first Monday in September Armistice Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve December 24 Christmas Day December 25. Fishing experts at Marine Studios Marineland Florida say a rising barometer is nearly always best for sport fishing.
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Lake County
Marine Studios
Marineland
Florida
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Lions
Legion and Auxiliary
Lawn Bowling Club
Rogers
Bonny Bell
Jeanie
Finis
Kiwanis News
Lions News
BOY Scout
Wise Boating News
C. OF C
C.M.T.C. Camps
New Methodist Church
William F. Anderson
New Mount Dora Methodist Church
Kenneth G. Rogers
C. M. Gudgeon
League House
Rufus E. Wicker
Our Church
Epworth
First Methodist
God
Charles Gounod
LO. Emerson
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