Legion News honors service and local veterans in Mount Dora
The article recalls Cpl Stephens and the 42nd Rainbow Division facing death, highlights his postwar life, and notes upcoming lodge initiation and Memorial Day plans. It mentions local proposer Harold Overhiser and the need for a proper memorial for the 400 area servicemen across three wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D
Mount Dora
Ay Mag
Rainbow
Ee Eeen
Wade Badhe
Cpl. Stephen
Gen. Foch
Cpl. Stephens
Stephens Cleaners
Princess Theatre Honors Outstanding Athletes
The Princess Theatre and local manager W D Patton award passes to all programs for a year to three Mount athletic stars based on sportsmanship and ability. Jack Burr football and all conference tackle Dwight Mosteller boys basketball and Lucille Minkley girls basketball were chosen by team vote with coaches' approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete the
Princess Theatre
The
Mount
W. D. Patton
Cea
Jack Burr
Dwight Mosteller
Lucille Minkley
Progress on Mount Dora Golf Club Course Construction
Construction and grading of greens and tees on the Mount Dora Golf Club course are complete. Seeding and planting will begin once water is turned on, with the water system installed and tied to the main. Cliff Deming leads the project and invites the public to visit the site near Highland Street inside town limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Golf Club
Theontrastor
Cliff Deming
Highland Street
U. S 441
Mount Dora Trailer Trip Highlights Texas to Florida
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Reynolds returned last Friday from a southern United States tour that included Texas Louisiana and Florida with their trailer rig. The clip mentions Mount Dora as a top stop and notes the tow rating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
Chamber of Commerce
New Boy Scout Field Executive Takes Up Duties
John L. Shutt of Nashville Tennessee will report March 15 to assume the new field Scout executive role created by the Phillips Fund under the Central Florida Council Boy Scouts of America. He will reside in Mount Dora and cover the western district, while Floyd Woodward focuses on the east. James Foster remains the council Negro field executive. Shutt is a Navy veteran with Africa Sicily Salerno France Okinawa battle stars and a Philippine Liberation Award, a Peabody College graduate, and an Eagle Scout with extensive scouting service in Bradenton Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Shutt
Nashville
Tennessee
Shutt
Mount Dora
Central Florida
Floyd Woodward
Harold W. Pace
Thomas
James Foster
U. S. Naval Reserve
Africa
Sicily
Salerno
France
Okinawa
Peabody College
University of Florida
Order of the Arrow
Bradenton
Florida
Friends asked to help former Mount Dora member
The Kings Daughters appeal for food and clothing for Jo Konig and her family in Amsterdam. Once of Mount Dora, Jo and her Dutch husband and two teen daughters lost everything in the war and cannot buy basics. A Pennsylvania friend started a fund to aid them. donations will supply essentials rather than money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Konig
Holland
Konig
Netherlands
Mount Dora
Amsterdam
Pennsylvania
Mount Dora Water Satisfactory by State Board of Health
A report from the State Board of Health designates Mount Dora water as Satisfactory after testing three samples collected by H. D. Overhiser on March 4. Samples from the reservoir before chlorination and two from the distribution system all tested negative in presumptive tests at 24 and 48 hours, with the board’s confirmatory criteria met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Mount Dora
H. D. Overhiser
Board of Health
Jacksonville
Lions Club Spaghetti Supper Aids Red Cross Efforts
Lions officials led a spaghetti supper with Lions Hale Cowboy DeWorsak Futch Bowdish aiding. Cecil Bowie recovering at Waterman Memorial Hospital. Major Harry Webster of the Florida Field Station outlined radar work and introduced Perry W Webster and W F Williams who showcased Red Cross efforts. Guests included C J Ryan and N D Jones who bought Moorhead Feed Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion Swiger
Lions Hale
Cowboy
DeWorsak
Futch
Sam
Cecil Bowie
Waterman Memorial
Harry Webster
Florida
Air Base
W. F. Williams
Perry W. Webster
Red Cross
Major Webster
Lion C. J. Ryan
Lakewood
Ohio
N. D. Jones
Dale Kendall
Moorhead
Gene Downs
Yacht Club to Open With Gala Dinner
Mount Dora Yacht Club resumes social activity with a 7:30 PM dinner for members and guests after a season of repairs. Free for members and their ladies, guest charges apply. A pre-dinner gathering, brief entertainment, and card games follow. Commodore J A Heist and secretary J Alden Murray head the event planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
House Committee
Murray
J. A. Heist
John Alden Murray
W. M. Kennedy
162 Dogs Inoculated In Mount Dora Rabies Drive
Dr. Albritton inoculated 162 dogs in Mount Dora last Friday and Saturday, with 157 dog licenses issued. Chief Story notes some dogs remain unvaccinated and reminds residents of another inoculation date in Eustis Friday and Saturday. No local rabies cases, but nearby Orange County reports cases and risk remains.
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Albritton
Mount Dora
Eustis
Orange County
Mount Dora Defeats De Land In Lawn Bowling Match
Mount Dora won a lawn bowling contest against De Land after twelve ends then added thirty points to claim victory on February 18. In a separate match with Orlando, Mount Dora trailed early but rallied with Morse Harold Morse Roland Morse and Marsh skipping to a 22 to 16 win, while the defending Orlando quartet led by Pickard Esch Reed fell 18 to 13 to Morse and Marsh after a late surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coeree Teason
Mount Dora
DeLand
Mount Dora Oe
Orlando
Oe Us Rally Dierks
Harold Morse
Roland Morse
Marsh
O Rages
Bill Pickard
Lester Esch
C. Reed
Morse- Marshites
T. C
Bridgman
Crockett
Ferguson
McLachlan
Local C of C Breaks Membership Records in 1946 Drive
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce reports 296 memberships for 1946 with expectations the total will exceed 300 after all solicitors finish. The figure tops 1945's 182, marking a record high. annual fee is 10 dollars. Members appointed include Auto Inn, Great Atlantic and Tea Co., Lake Co Medical Center, Triangle Gas, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Fifth Avenue
Grace M. Burke
Auto Inn 2
Great Atlantic and
Ae Tea Co
C. Colleye Pie. Telephone Corp
First Fed
Eee
Assn
E. Guy
Hale's Ghiscery
Wm. Holler
W. M. Kennedy
Robert G. Livermore
Lake Co. Medical Center
E. E. Nutter
Wheeler H. Putnam
R. F. Porter
Harriet Smith
R. E. Thomas
Triangle Gas
Tuxedo Feed Store
Mrs. J. C. Urquhart
F. A. Whiting
Mount Dora to Meet Eustis in Sunday Exhibition
An exhibition Lake Orange League game will be played at Helm Field Sunday at 3 30 p m between Eustis led by Geo Bacon and Mount Dora led by Howard Simpson, two former league managers. Bert Andrews starred for the Youngsters with a triple and two singles in four at bats. Wiley and Gray added one hit each. The Oldsters nearly chased the game in the third before two bases on balls and walks produced two runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Orange
Helm Field
Eustis
Geo. Bacon
Mount Dora
Howard Simpson
Oldsters
Bert Andrews
Wiley
Gray
Tom Cooley
Beasley
Minkley
Ricks
G. Simpson
Hooten
Norman Tuckett Enters Public Health Course at UF
Norman Tuckett Jr returned to the University of Florida on March 4 to take a three month short course for public health officers. The course, offered by the university with the State Board of Health, aims to provide instructional aid to officers. He had been living in Leesburg serving as sanitary officer at the city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Tuckett, Jr
University of Florida
State Board of Health
Gainesville
Norman
Leesburg
Kiwanis Club Hosts Meyer Shader Singers Guests Attend
The Kiwanis luncheon featured Meyer Shader of Orlando performing selections with Mrs. C M Brown at the piano. Ralph Mellin organized the program and the club approved moving the April luncheon to the second Friday to align with the Florida Waterway Congress in Mount Dora. Out of town Kiwanians joined from Ohio Maine Wisconsin and more. Dr Frank Stackman of Tavares, a former Africa missionary, is today's guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Meyer Shader
Orlando
Florida Waterway Congress
Congress
Mount Dora
C. S. Love
Geo. D. Beatty
Sandusky
Ohio
Sid Lance
Earl Gibbs
Medina
J. W. Swartz
Lakewood
Harry D. Brooks
Westbrook
Maine
Wm. P. Pate
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Frank Stackman
Tavares
Africa
Stackman
Mount Dora Woman’s Club Holds March Meeting and Officers
The Mount Dora Woman’s Club met March 6 with Mrs. Arthur P. Pratt presiding. William Jay Barker of the American Red Cross spoke on local relief work. Mrs. Geo W. Leitch spoke on surname origins. Officers were elected: President Mrs. Walter D. Patton, First Vice Mrs. M. J. Cornish, Second Vice Mrs. Catherine C. Trenham, Recording Sec. Mrs. Melvin White, Corresponding Sec. Mrs. H. S. Swift, Treasurer Mrs. Eardley Wilmot. The next meeting March 20 will feature Capt. Henry Redkey of Welch Hospital Daytona Beach discussing rehabilitation and vocational reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Henry Redkey
Welch Hospital
Daytona Beach
Redkey
Walch Hospital
Florida
Quarterback Club Meets Tonight At Community Building
The monthly meeting of the Quarterback Club is set for tonight at 7:30 in the Community Building. All members and others interested in athletics are urged to attend. Also notes the 1946 drive for the Red Cross, asking for generous contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quarterback Club
Herlong Lake Chairman Named for Cancer Fund Drive
Judge Sid Herlong of Tavares is named Lake County campaign chairman for the American Cancer Society 1946 drive. Dean Walter J. Matherly says the move boosts finances for cancer research and public education to detect and treat cancer early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Herlong
Tavares
Lake County
American Cancer Society
Gainesville
Walter J. Katherly
Judge Herlong
Dean Matherly
Herlong
Youth Center Memberships Due at Hurricane Hut
Members and prospective members of the Hurricane Hut are urged to renew or obtain memberships. Mrs. Vincent and Lucile Minkley will be at the high school on March 15 after assembly with cards and new member blanks. Applications require a parent or guardian signature. Cards are needed at the hut door on Friday and Saturday nights. The hut was busy during the Florida State Basketball Tournament with many youths visiting after each session.
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Vincent
Lucile Minkley
Florida
Red Cross Shipment From Lake County Chapter
Mrs. Mary D Learned of the Lake County Red Cross volunteers packs a large relief shipment for Area headquarters. The collection includes 132 children's night gowns 30 men's nightshirts 300 baby shirts 459 diapers 54 crib quilts made by volunteers for emergency relief at home or overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary D. Learned
Lake County
American Red Cross
Conelly and Divine Form General Contractors Firm
Capt C L Conelly and Danny Divine organize Conelly Divine General Contractors to build homes for returning GIs. Experienced in contracting, they plan an office once materials allow, focusing on providing service men with favorable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L .Conelly
Danny Divine
Conelly-Divine ‘General Contractors
Divine
Capt. Conelly
Food Sale Saturday by W S C S of Methodist Church
The W S C S of the Methodist Church will hold a food sale Saturday morning March 16 at the L A Tremain office Donnelly Street. Donations of food will be appreciated. sale opens at 9 o clock. Buy home cooked dishes for Saturday lunch or Sunday night supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. C. S. of the Methodist Church
L. A
Miniature Shuffleboard Sets Make Popular Souvenirs
At the Eustis tournament yesterday, craftsman I M Short from Mount Dora produced about a dozen miniature shuffleboard sets as souvenirs. Each set includes a cue, discs and a holder with EUSTIS and 1946, the cues measure two and three quarters inches, with perfectly formed components fitting neatly.
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Eustis
I. M. Short
Mount Dora
Quota Assured In Red Cross Drive
The 1946 Red Cross drive for Mount Dora Lake Jem and Sorrento Branch shows over $2,200 of a $2,400 quota by Tuesday noon with expectations of topping the goal. George J. White chairs the drive with Mrs. J. A. Heist and Miss Hattie M. Allen as vice chairs, reporting substantial contributions from Lake Jem and many local donors including Citrus Culture Corporation and First National Bank. The drive spans seven days and covers multiple local communities with ongoing countywide support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Mount Dora
Lake Jem
Sorrento
George J. White
Red Cross Drive
J. A. Heist
Hattie M. Allen
A. A. Tanner
Willard Wadsworth
Carlton Nurseries, Inc
Lake Carlton Fruit Co
Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
Gladys G. Malone
Mary D. Learned
Florence G. Hanscom
Butte Och Nce
Frances Nichols
Iini, Timid
Ccacvorcesslokcepcescoiscoele
W. T. Bland
Vero Tee Eabeee
Seceruis Corhendecehyic
Frank Burkart
John A. Heist
Margaret E. Dixon
James Brydon
Don Conklin
A. J. Waltz
R. W. Horsley
Richard M. Brown
J. C. Urquhart
Emma Sears Marsh
Mary G. Truskett
Bution
Mount Dora Ocklawaha Nurseries, Inc
Zellwood Fruit Distributors
R. E. Lee
Alfred Rehbaum, Sr
William Watt
W. E. Heller
Frank Theall
John A. Montgomery
Millie MacKenzie
H. A. Backus
Geo. C. Keller
R. S. Champ
A. C. Quixley
Emma J. Tallant
W. L. Story
Helen Church Stas
J. W. Swartz
Geo. M. Evans
Lillie Olcott
Brown Builders Supply. Inc
Prefabricated House Demonstration to Open in Sylvan Shores
In Mount Dora’s Sylvan Shores a new post war prefab house and garage by Leslie M. Hines of Tavares will be shown to the public as a model of prefabrication in good taste. The two bedroom demo features a tile bath and Hines Homes also offers tourist cottages oversite cabins and garages ready in about two weeks, with delivery options and preference for veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvan Shores
Mount Dora
Leslie M. Hines
Tavares
Hines
Hines Homes
Art League Plans Sketch Class and Exhibit at Donnelly Park
The Art League continues Monday afternoon sketch sessions this month leaving the Grand View Hotel at 2 o'clock for a designated work site under Mr. Shaw. Tourists may join for a small fee. The Globes Line Exhibit opens at Donnelly Park on Saturday the 16th from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art League
Grand View Hotel
Shaw
Donnelly Park
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Legion News
Jack Voss
Lee French
Robt. Widmer
Adj
Bill Vincent
Sam Swiger
Sa C
Riga Jonasiser
Goodman
Cecil Parker
Harold Overhiser
United States
Boy Scout
Mount Doran
Lions News
Yacht Club
Uncle Sam
U.S. Treasury Department
Lawn Bowling News
Norman. Tuckett
Kiwanis News
Woman’s Club
Herlong Lake
Cancer Fund Drive
Smokey
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