Methodist Church Dedicated Sunday At Impressive Service
The First Methodist Church of Mount Dora was dedicated Sunday to an overflow crowd of about four hundred. Bishop Frederick D. Leete preached, joined by a message from the Mission Board and a booklet history of the church distributed to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Mount Dora
William F. Anwas
B. James
de Ioe
Woaeaen Unn
Mission Board
J.ville
Frances Irene Cobb
Bisho Frederick D. Leete
DeLan Pee
Rufus E. Wicker
Grandview Hotel Fire Causes Slight Damage
Fire with origin in a flue broke out at the Grand View Hotel Tuesday evening around 6 30. Water loss was considerable though damage is negligible. three guest rooms affected. The sprinkler system functioned well and the hotel remains in operation with minimal guest disruption. Insurance covers the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand View Hotel
Card of Appreciation to Mount Dora Fire Department
Carl Broom proprietor thanks Mount Dora Fire Department and others for helping minimize loss from the Grand View Hotel fire Tuesday evening. He notes guests’ patience and hotel staff restoring lobby and rooms to usable condition Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Grand View Hotel
Carl Broom
Boy Scout Contest Sees Eagle Patrol Win Narrowly
On March 12 the Eagle Patrol earned 513 points while the Wolf Patrol followed with 509 points. New members Jimmy Wetz Walker Horsley J L Bel Royce Glass and Tommy Patton joined the troop as Mr Barker assisted Scoutmaster McMurray. Curtis Jackson was named Junior Assistant Scoutmaster and Fred Beardsley returned to his post as Senior Patrol Leader after hospitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Patrol
Wolf Patrol
Jimmy Wetz
Walker Horsley
J. L. Bel Royce Glass
Tommy Mr. Patton
Barker
McMurray
Curtis Jackson
Fred Beardsley
Princeton Glee Club Concert at Rollins College
The Princeton Glee Club will perform Thursday April 10 at 8 15 p m in the Annie Russell Theatre at Rollins College Winter Park Alumni and other former stars of Princeton University expect a large turnout as the group is known for its fine programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Glee Club
Annie Russell
Rollins College
Winter Park
Princeton University
Glee Club
Registrations Page Snippet Figures and Names
Mr and Mrs W K Crater of Somerville New Jersey register at the Grand View Hotel Thos W Dike of Massillon Ohio and others register at East Setauket L I and at Hotel Mount Dora Pfeiffer registered in East Setauket L I
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Crater
Somerville
N. J
Grand View Hotel
Thos. W. Dike
Massilon
Ohio
Amoreaux Partment
Pfeiffer
East Setauket
Hotel
Lake County Fair hailed as best yet in history
Weeklong Lake County Fair draws praise from officials and public alike. Opening ceremonies featured Umatilla High School under Mrs. Clarice Arnold, with Mayors and county officials present. Guard units, parade, and broadcast by WRUF highlighted a final week of flower shows, school exhibits, and Children’s Day activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Fiat
Eustis
Umatilla
Clarice Arnold
Central Florida
Karl Lehmann
Fair Grounds
Fair Association
Albert H. Blanding
Bartow
Vivian Collins
Lt. Augustine
Bay Street
Thomas H. Cooley
Mount Dora
Frank E. Owens
Board of County Commissioners
Harry E. Gaylord
Collins
Blanding
Lake County Guard
United States
Eustis High School
H. Graham Selick
WRUF
Gainesville
The
Eee
Florida Telephone Corporation
Spencey
Harry - Anna
Ucentille
Oet Amusement Company
L. C. McHenry
J. Edwin Baker
Leesburg
Selick
L. H. Galiher
Florida Nursery and Landscape Company
Leesburg Garden Club
Montverde Nursery
A. Shafer
Frank Banning
Dororthy Loveless Honored at Stetson Scroll and Key
Dorothy Loveless, a Stetson University junior, was honored Wednesday with membership in the Scroll and Key, an honorary scholastic organization. The group includes the top 10 percent of juniors and seniors by scholarship and leadership. Initiation occurs this week followed by a banquet in the University Commons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Loveless
Stetson University
Order of the Scroll and Key
Stetson
Miss Loveless
C. G. Loveless
University
4 H Club Girls Win Prizes at Lake County Fair
Nell and Nina Woods of Mount Dora High School and the Girls 4 H Club won blue ribbons for sugar cane syrup and canned okra and a white ribbon for purple top turnips at the Lake County Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell and
Nina Woods
Mount Dora High School
Lake County
Wise Boating News Guests List and Upcoming Treasure Island Trip
A longcast of guests from Cleveland Philadelphia and New Jersey join fishing trips to Silver Springs with names like J H Nissley Gibbs and Darnell. This Friday replaces regular fishing with a Treasure Island all day excursion leaving the Yacht Club dock at nine morning guests bring lunch coffee served aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Nissley
John Gibbs
Cleveland
F. A. Day
Milan
E. Hughes
Alice H. Darnell
Morrestown
N. J
Ruth James
Philadelphia
Milton Abell
East Orange
N J
Nellie Barnes
Concord
N. H
E. Oa Torrington
R. O. Scheibner
Hudson, O
Fred A. Saywell
G. W. Saywell
Jos. Reese
Rockaway
E. Wadam
Torrington
Conn
O. C. Reynolds
Chester
W. Va
Milton Abel
Yacht Club closes winter season with supper dance
The Yacht Club ends its winter schedule this Saturday March 22 with a buffet supper from 9 to 10 then Eddie King's Orchestra playing from 10 to 1. No table reservations. first come, first served. Members invited at 1.00 per person for supper and dance. Call Mrs. J at 3841 by Friday to confirm. Regular Thursday night supper and bridge are on tonight and next Thursday the 27th with curried chicken and sides. reservations requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yacht Club
Eddie King
Dr John Zelie recalls Russia experiences at Woman's Club
At the March 12 meeting of the Woman's Club Dr John Zelie spoke of his Russia experiences during the Revolution era. He described adventures from his roles with large boards in the United States and England, sharing amusing anecdotes about his travels and exchanges with church leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zelie
Russia
Woman’s Club
Legion and Auxiliary Benefit Dates Changed
Dates for the benefit picture show sponsored by the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary have been changed from March 22 and 23 to March 25 and 26. Tickets are on sale by members of the American Legion Legion and Sons of the Legion. See Deanna Durbin in Nice Girl at the Princess Theatre Tuesday and Wednesday. Buy tickets beforehand so that the Legion and Auxiliary may get the benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
American Legion, Legion and Sons of the Legion
Auxili
Deanna Durbin
Auxiliary
Methodist Church Evening Song Service March 23
The adult choir led by Mrs. C. M. Gudgeon performs a final winter season song service Sunday March 23 at 7 30 PM. Special numbers include solos duets trios mixed quartets and choir selections set to familiar words and music. Services are in the new Methodist Church Fifth Avenue and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
C. M. Gudgeon
New Methodist Church
Fifth Avenue
Young People Dance at Yacht Club Friday Night
A dance for the young people will be held Friday night at the Yacht Club, sponsored by the recreation committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yacht Club
Kiwanis Meeting Highlights Florida Fiscal Survey
Kiwanis members hear Senator Tom Cooley and Harry J from Lake County discuss the Brookings survey on Florida finances and state issues. Harold Hippler of Eustis speaks on Kiwanis attendance and ideals, urging support for democracy and national values. Guests include A E Hurlburt Frank Fisher and others. long attendance records noted with prizes awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Tom Cooley
Harry J
Tavares
Lake County
Brookings Institute
Florida
Anonset
Japa
Harold Jer
Eustis
International
Hippler
United States
A. E. Hurlburt
Frank Fisher
St. Petersburg
Carl Mitchell
Benton Harbor
Mich
Will A. Nichols
Medina
Ohio
G. Ward Healey
Leominster
Mass
George C. Thompson
East Liverpool
Mount Dora
Alfred Rehbaum
Archie Hurlburt
Lakeside Inn
Tom Brotherson
J. M. Smith
Lee French
George Keller
J. R
L. C. Smith
George White
Harold Hippler
Eustis Club
A. C. Quixley
National Singles Lawn Bowling Champion Hartley to Visit Mount Dora
George C. Hutchinson and Richard Edgerton arrange to bring National Lawn Bowling Champion Arthur H. Hartley to Mount Dora for a Friday event at the Lawn Bowling Courts. Hartley promotes lawn bowling as healthful exercise in sunshine, with a Lakeside Inn guest role and a Lions Club benefit show to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Hutchinson
Mount Dora
Richard Edgerton
Lakeside Inn
A. H. Hartley
Arthur H. Hartley
Chicago
Hartley
United States
Lawn Bowling Club
Homestead Exemption Applications Deadline
To obtain the Homestead Exemption, applicants must file yearly with the Town Assessor on or before April 1. Blank forms are available at the Town Clerk's office or the bar of Commerce. John B. Griswold, Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar of Commerce
John B. Griswold
Tourist Club performs well in thirteenth entertainment
The Tourist Club in Mount Dora hosted its thirteenth show at the Community Building on Tuesday. Mrs Maude Martin impressed with character impersonations assisted by Mrs Du Laney and talents from Mrs J B Cameron Mr Walter Myer and Miss Nella Gracy. The Mount Dora Lions Club will sponsor the season finale with a varied program. The Tourist Club will elect officers next meeting with the nominating committee report already given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reer Dora
Maude Martin
du Laney
Tiis Tinge Wiens
J. B. Cameron
Walter Myer
Nella Gracy
Myer
Gracey
Mount Dora
Lawn Bowling Club Welcomes New Members and Hosts Open Tourney
New members Mrs Mary Oakes Adams of Montreal Paul C Milner of Mount Dora and Joseph H Tracy of Jenkintown join the lawn bowling club. Mount Dora competes in Florida State League events as officials report results from eight matches and the open tournament continues on Orlando courts with notable visitors from Chicago and Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Oakes Adams
Montreal
Paul C. Milner
Mount Dora
Joseph H. Tracy
Jenkintown
DeLand Social
Bradley
Poole
Cary and
Urquhart
Ick
Wilmot
Hadsall
A. J. Morse
Linton
VanSycke
Breckenridge
H. G. Morse
Nelson
Marsh
Bouton
Stoner
Tracy
Carmick
Maben
Cary
R. J. Morse
Edwards
Florida State Lawn Bowling League
Orlando
Steinmetz
Bryant
Denbroeder
T. C. Reid
St. Petersburg
Crawford
Woodworth
Thomas and
Eckis
Arthur H. Hartley
Chicago
Brunswick-Balke-Callender Co
Hugh Merry Home Destroyed in Lake Dora Fire
A two story boathouse and apartment at Lake Dora on Lakeshore Road burned Saturday afternoon. Hugh Merry occupied the apartment. no one was home and cause is unknown. Mount Dora Fire Department battled the blaze but could not save the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Dora
Lakeshore Road
Mount Dora
Hugh Merry
Lake County to Honor Young Citizens Tuesday in Leesburg
Lake County will honor young citizens and new naturalized residents at the Venetian Gardens ball park in Leesburg Tuesday night at 7 45 p.m. Frank J. Banning leads the program with speakers including Attorney General J Tom Watson and Secretary of State H A Gray. High school bands, a Lake County Guard Battalion parade, and Kiwanis Rotary Lions club cooperation mark the ceremony. A 6 30 p.m. Kiwanis supper and a 5 30 p.m. Central Florida Division Kiwanis rally precede the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Venetian Gardens Ball Park
Leesburg
Frank J. Banning
State of Florida
H. A. Gray
Lake View
Tavares
Central Florida
Karl Lehmann
Young Builders of America
Colored Motion
Frank S. Wright
Gainesville
Florida Kiwanis
J. Edwin Baker
Umatilla
Fount Rion
Palatka
Kiwanis
C. Harold Hippler
Eustis
Frank Banning
Knights of Pythias Week Activities Noted
A Mount Dora delegation attended a District meeting at Kissimmee with Sue Keeper of Records and Seals M. Love conferring seven Page ranks and presenting the Rathbone Bible. Florida and Michigan officials spoke as the meeting featured a large Page class and social luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Lodge
Friendship Lodge
Kissimmee
Sue
M. Love
Minneapolis
W. M. Kennedy
Mount Dora
W. Kenneth Barnes
Dade City
Harry M. Love
Reepeee
Bro. Hampton
Michigan
Florida
E. E. McDaniels
Lakeland
Grand Lodge
Orlando Lodge
Finley B. Collier
Chicago
Palestine
Brown Lumber firm reports sale for defense housing at Orlando
C. J. Brown, proprietor of Brown Lumber and Manufacturing, Mount Dora, states his company sold 800000 feet of lumber for a housing project at the Army Air Base in Orlando. His lumber yard and mill sit on the Mount Dora Eustis highway beyond the junction with U.S. 441. he also runs Builders Supply Co. of Mount Dora and Eustis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Brown
Brown Lumber and Manufacturing Company
Mount Dora
Army Air Base
Orlando
Mr. Brown
Eustis
U.S. 441
Builders Supply Company
Mount Dora and
Portrait Painting Demo by J B Newman at Community Building
Mr. J. B. Newman of the Newman School of Art in Orlando will give a portrait painting demonstration on March 27 in the social room of the Community Building at 7 30 p m. He completes a portrait in about one hour. The Mount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Newman
Newman School of Art
Orlando
Bubbling Over Lions Play Promises Laughs in Mount Dora
The Mount Dora Lions present Bubbling Over on March 20 and 21 at 7 57 p m in the Community Building to benefit child welfare. An all star local cast performs in a college comedy with choruses and special numbers. votes for favorites run during the show with prizes awarded Friday night. Tickets in the Swirls and Curls Beauty Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
al Rehbaum Jr
Tubby Potts
A. D. Marshall
Bob Preston
Cecil Parker
Bruce Bandon
Bob
Paul H Johnson
Maxwell
Roberta McMurray
Judy
Eleanore Minkley
A. B. Marshall
Mrs. Johnson
Mrs. Tanner
Bob McMurray
Anie Animal Crackers
Greden Dee Geography
Vertisers
Patsy Johnson
Don~y Wetz
The
Lions Club
Swirls and Curls Beauty Shop
Mount Dora Sells Refunding Bonds to Chicago Firm
At a called Town Council meeting the entire Mount Dora Refunding Bond issue of 104000 was awarded to John Nuveen & Co. of Chicago as high bidder with a premium of 4346.16, beating Leedy Wheeler Co. of Orlando at 3776.00. George White of First National Bank of Mount Dora had asserted the bonds would be retired at par.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
John Naveen & Co
Chicago
John Nuveen & Co
Leedy, Wheeler Co
Orlando
County Federation Meeting Planned for April 4
The Lake County Federation at Women's Clubs meets at Mount Dora Club Friday April 4 at the Yacht Club. Registration opens 10:30 a m with luncheon service at 12:30. Prices and payment details are listed with notices to notify Mrs WW and other federation contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Federation
Mount Dora Club
Frida
Ount Dora Club
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BOY Scout
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Dora Lodge No
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Wise Boating News
Legion and Auxiliary
Kiwanis News
Knights of Pythias
Defense
Lions
Council
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