Two Great Humanitarian Aids Sent Abroad for Relief
vis A. Brantley reports on Two Great Humanitarian Aids from Protestant denominations across 10 states. Church World Service coordinates interdenominational relief with centers in nine U.S. cities. Mount Dora residents may donate at the New Orleans Center, 740 Esplanade Ave. Send money through a church or the center. Despite the end of war, many remain destitute. clothing and supplies are compressed into bales and shipped to consignees overseas for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Asia
Church World Service
United States
Florida
New Orleans
Mount Dora
Esplanade Ave
Church World Service Consignees
Clovis A. Brantley
Church World Service Center
Charles R. Gage
Budapest
Youth Center Forms Supervisory Council
A supervisory council for the Youth Center was organized on Tuesday March 11 1947 at the Chamber of Commerce office. The new body mirrors the Youth Center Group and offers an adult contact for officers. Officers include President Mrs Owen Connor and Secretary Mrs W J Patton with a full slate of committees and chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Fletcher Crone
Owen Connor
W. J. Patton
Fletcher Crane
E. Guy
Alfred Rehbaum, Jr
Richard Shipes
H. L. Trenham
Frank Dutton
Glendy Sader
Ernest Mosteller
J. M. Turner
Mount Dora Golf Club notes give praise and results
The notes highlight best ball by Jim Sarro Kuznik and Betty Jameson, a Stanley Kuznik 310 yard drive at No 7, and a strong turnout after better weather. Blind bogey winners were Tracy Kramer Jr with Arnold Haynes and Roy Christopher with W Kennedy. Harold Overhiser led in a hole in one tie with L C Cameron, while high gross went to Tom Kelly Sr. Local architect Harold Paddock praised the nine hole course and greens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jameson
Frankie Sarro
Ie Wenn
Jim Sarro-Kuznik
Jameson
Yan Eght
Stanley Kuznik
Tracy Kramer, Jr
Arnold Haynes
Roy Christopher
W. Kennedy
Meassares
Frank Isted
Harold OverhiSer
L. C. Cameron
Cal. Lastee Ie
Tom Kelly, Sr
Harold Paddock
Jack Groves
Frank Stockwell
Clayton Tremain
al Porter
Cleveland
Ohio
Mount Dora Golf Club
Florida
Lake County Shuffleboard Tourney Showcases Local Talent
The Lake County Tournament of the Florida Shuffleboard Association was held on local courts Friday March 14 with entries from Clermont Eustis Leesburg Mount Dora Tavares and Umatilla. Winners: First Clark Umatilla Second Frankovitch Clermont Third S Basher Umatilla. Mixed doubles compete March 26 at Umatilla for a silver cup. New lights enhance play as players await calendar agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Florida Shuffleboard Association
Clermont
Eustis
Leesburg
Mount Dora
Tavares
Umatilla
Clark
Frankovitch
Curo
S. Basher
Umatil
Florida Sportsmens Exposition Closes Saturday
The Florida Sportsmens Exposition Lake County Fair in Eustis ends Saturday night March 22. Lake County Fair Association president L L Polk calls it the finest fair yet with over 2000 exhibits a lively midway free acts bands daily and many attractions across the fairgrounds. Public urged to visit before closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Eustis
L. L. Polk
Mount Dora Lions hear Vandiver and Red Cross report
About 40 Lions and 17 guests attended last Friday’s Lions meeting. Miss Vandiver, Mount Dora High School girls basketball coach, introduced her co captains and team, noting $450 in concessions will fund next year’s activities. Lion Jerry Barnhart led Red Cross talks by Bil Barker, highlighting Lake County quotas and veteran relief funds, followed by a Red Cross film. Next meeting is Friday March 21 at 7:00 p.m with plans for a community dance in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Simpson
Miss Vandiver
Mount Dora
Lucille Minkely
Maryann Hadlock
Doris Harding
Laura Roseborough
Dot Eckholdt
Stephanie Hayes
Betty Black
Anne Pike
Mary Jo Burr
Dorothy Peterson
Phyllis Turner
Barbara Shipes
Nell Marie Conner
Lion Jerry Barnhart
Bil Barker
Red Cross
Lake County
Bill
Lion Reggie Parker
Rabies Vaccination Drive Sees Citizens Braving Rain
Dogs and pets were brought to City Hall for the annual rabies vaccination by Dr. C. H. Albritton. The final vaccination date is Saturday March 22 from noon to 6 PM at the rear of City Hall. Unvaccinated dogs after April first will be seized and destroyed by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Albritton
Dr. Albritton
City Hall
Don Bryant to Appear in Mount Dora and Eustis
Renowned pianist and singer Don Bryant arrives from New York to perform in Mount Dora and Eustis. He has previously entertained audiences at the Tourist Club Lakeside Inn Villa Dora Hotel and Baptist Church. A public recital is set for Friday at City Auditorium Eustis followed by Sunday morning and evening services at First Methodist Churches in Eustis and Mount Dora. He will stay with Mrs. Florence G. Hanscom during his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Bryant
New York
Piers
Mount Dora
Eustis
Bryant
Tourist Club
Lakeside Inn
Villa Dora
Baptist Church
City Auditorium
First Methodist Church
Mount, Dora
Florence G. Hanscom
Kentucky Guest Enjoys Lake Fishing At Mount Dora
Kentucky friend A. F. Hoffman of Mount Vernon visited Hotel Mount Dora and sought bass after the closed season began. He ignored the limit and targeted other fish varieties while staying at the hotel, owner of the Signal in Mount Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Hoffman
Mount Vernon
Mount Dora
Mr. Hoffman
Signal
Mount Emery
Legion No. 35 elects officers in Mount Dora meeting
Legion Mount Dora No. 35 held its annual election of officers. Harry Hopcraft is Vice Commander with Morton as Chaplain and Lee Yoes as Sgt. At Arms. Roy Christopher serves as Service Officer and Hank Bowdish as Publicity Officer. District Commander Tom Cooley will head Post 35’s delegation to the Department Convention in Miami April 15 to 18. Alternates include Bowdish Casey Jones Bob Morton Agrid Sadler and R F Wason. Veterans Administrator approves two new out patient service providers led by Roy Christopher. Building fund drive captains Javens and Ricks resign. Bowdish and Casey Jones replace them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Monda
Harry Hopcraft
Morton
Lee Yoes
Tucker
Roy Christopher
Hank Bowdish
George J. White
Ben Carr
Pete Allen
Tom Cooley
Orlando
Department
Miami
Fred Sage
Bowdich
Casey Jones
Bob Morton
Agrid Sadler
R. F. Wason
Veterans Administrator
Emor‘al
Javens
Ricks
Bowdish
Mount Dora Baseball Association Elects Officers
At a March 14 meeting Lee Jackson was elected president of the Mount Dora Baseball Association.Other officers include Ray Eckholdt vice president Harry secretary-treasurer Tom Cooley manager Harald Goforth ability manager. The club will practice April 2 and invites tryouts via Tom Cooley. In Apopka on Monday, Lake Orange League elected Tom Cooley president for the 1947 season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Jackson
Mount Dora Baseball Association
Ray Eckholdt
Harry
Tom Cooley
Harald Goforth
Lake Orange League
Apopka
Honor Roll Students by Grade Percentages and Names
Grade 7 at 15 percent includes William Beims Max Bulsko Patsy Dean Wanda Hurd Charles Moor head Martha Simpson. Grade 8 at 17 percent lists Patricia Denmark Barry Norton Bettye Ann Ray Darlene Schaff Helen Whitehead. Grade 9 at 22 percent names Raoul Barker Harriet Gawthrop Evelyn Minkley Mildred Pope Mary Martha Simpson George Sims Herbert Trenham Helen Wages. Grade 10 at 23 percent cites Patty Claflin Billy LoFroos Adrianne Norton Tim Poulton Frida Reece Barbara Shipes Frances Smith Sally Strite. Grade 11 at 33 percent lists Mary Jo Burr Ross Dutton Rose Mary Gargano Keller Anne Pike Carol Swart Juanita Van Deroef George White. Grade 12 at 32 percent includes Sue Bond Dorothy Eckholdt Mary ann Hadlock Dorising Nancy Hawkins Lucille Minkley Laura Roseborough
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William Beims
Max Bulsko
Patsy Dean
Wanda Hurd
Charles Moorhead
Martha Simpson
Patricia Denmark
Barry Norton
Bettye Ann Ray
Darlene Schaff
Helen Whitehead
Raoul Barker
Harriet Gawthrop
Evelyn Minkley
Mildred Pope
Mary Martha Simpson
George Sims
Herbert Trenham
Helen Wages
Patty Claflin
Billy LoFroos
Adrianne Norton
Tim Poulton
Freida Reece
Barbara Shipes
Frances Smith
Sally Strite
Mary Jo Burr
Ross Dutton
Dutton
Rose Mary Gargano
Keller
Anne Pike
Carol Swart
Juanita van Deroef
George White
Sue Bond
Dorothy Eckholdt
Maryann Hadlock
Dorising
Nancy Hawkins
Lucille Minkley
Laura Roseborough
Weeklong Missionary Emphasis at First Baptist Church
Mr and Mrs Roy F Starmer missionaries to Romania will visit March 23 through 28 at First Baptist Church. They will present a missionary message at 8 pm each evening with 7 15 pm Mission Study for all ages except Sunbeams four to nine meet at 3 15 pm for stories Mrs Starmer will tell. All are invited to attend these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy F. Starmer
Romania
First Baptist Church
Starmer
Private physicians to issue health certificates
After two months of board meetings changes in procedure are adopted. Health certificates and pre marital certifications will be issued only by private physicians.
Kiwanis Meet Promotes Red Cross Campaign
Kiwanis in Eustis heard Frank Stebbins explain Red Cross work from famine to flood disasters and urged unqualified support now that wartime production ends. The program included the moving picture When Disaster Strikes to stress preparedness with money and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Frank Stebbins
Eustis
Lake County
Frank
Red Cross Moving Picture
Community Club entertains Clara Pearl Young in versatile act
Clara Pearl Young wowed the Community Club Tuesday with piano comedy caricatures of radio performers and amateur types. She showcased the theremin and led community singing. Next week marks the final course event with Amy Hemmell soprano Mel Ogden baritone and the Taylors jugglers and actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Pearl Young
Thermin
Arthur Newell
Amy Hemmell
Mel Ogden
Mrs. Taylor
Private View of Shaw Paintings at Grand View Hotel
Mount Dora Arte held a private viewing of paintings by Charles E. Shaw of Eustis on Tuesday afternoon at the Grand View Hotel. Guests of honor Mr. and Mrs. Shaw attended, greeted by president Mrs. Simpson, Mrs. Biglow, and Miss Lodor, as the exhibit showcased Brilllant coloring and varied subjects.
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Grand View Hotel
Mount Dora
Charles £. Shaw
Eustis
Shaw
Simpson
Bigeow
Lodor
Water color exhibition by Charles E. W. at Grand View Hotel
From Wednesday March 18 to Sunday March 23 the water color exhibition by Mr Charles E W of Eustis will be on view daily 9 to 12 a m and 2 to 5 p m at the Grand View Hotel Hostesses of the Mount Dora Art League will be present to receive the public who are morally invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Lodge No
Charles E. W
Eustis
Grand View Hotel
Mount Dora
Veterans Administration Rep to Visit Mount Dora
George S. Andrews of the Veterans Administration announces a representative will be in the Mount Dora City Hall council room each Thursday from 1 to 2 30 p.m. to assist area veterans with GI training educational benefits hospitalization outpatient care pension and service insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Andrews
Veterans Administration
Representive
Mount Dora
Andrews
Mount Dora Art League to Exhibit at Donnelly Park
The Mount Dora Art League holds its annual exhibit Saturday at Donnelly Park from 9 30 a m to 5 30 p m. The public is invited to view the works created by league members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Art League
Donnelly Park
Slowworm Misnamed as Blindworm in Britannica Note
The article clarifies that the slowworm or blindworm is not a worm at all but a legless lizard, correcting a common misconception cited in Encyclia Britannica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maperonelle Bellamaire de Encyclia Britannica
British Bowlers Visit Town Demonstrates Friendly Match
British and American bowlers met at the Yacht Club for a 100 plate luncheon as hosts welcomed visitors and chauffeurs. The visiting team won 126 to 81 in six 18 end games while locals and guests exchanged toasts and aid supported Britain with clothing drives and funds totaling 137 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise
Yacht Club
Notaee Ee
Robert C. Thomas
Alfred Rehbaum
Ted
George White
Chamber of Commerce
McLachlan
Emmet L. Richardson
Sir Iver Thomas
International Lawn Bowling Board
Stewart Brown
Mount Dora
Britisher Keech
Carl Graves
Country
Harold Morse
Harry Swift
Roland Morse
Jim Nelson
Kirby
Chidzey
Anslow
Steel
Stoner
McDonald
Thomas
Denbroeder
Hook
Donbrough
Moffat
Taylor
Bridgman
Fleming
Blackburne
Marsh
Laing
Coles
Sinclair
Wilmot
Soper
Parker
Ferguson
Goldie
Ritchie
Radcliffe
Butler
Wheeler
Edwards
Breckenridge
Canning
Baird
Hopkins
Boulton
Grant
Weeks
Crockett
Tracy
Harry Brown
Crenshaw
Keech
Florida
Walter Ferguson
Fred Wolff
Britain
Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club Honors Longtime President
At the Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club annual meeting Robert C. Thomas was elected an honorary life member and president emeritus in recognition of more than a decade of service. The club secretary will issue a life membership card. Tommy Turnbull’s new Henselite bowls reached Mount Dora after a long route from California, costing over forty dollars. Frank Bii and Harry Bridge played on opposite teams in a Daytona visit, with Bridge delivering strong performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Thomas
Tommy Turnbull
Florida
California
Tommy
Massachusetts
St. Pete
Frank Bii
Harry Bridge
Daytona
Bridge
Bridgman
Mount Dora Golf Course Nine Holes All Day Tee Time
A brief golfing note for Mount Dora offers nine holes for play all day with a rate of 50 00. The message repeats all day access and a single price in dollars.
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Mount Dora
Cooley Elected Sixth District American Legion Chief
Thomas H. Cooley of Mount Dora was elected district commander of the American Legion's Sixth District at Orlo Sunday. Col. W. W. Millard urged continued Army Air Reserve training while five resolutions called for veterans hospital beds and extended claims deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
American Legion
Congress
Army
Orlando Army. Air Base
Col. Millard
OPA Announces Sugar Stamp Revisions and Expiry Dates
The Office of Price Administration warns Spare Stamp 53 for five pounds of sugar must be spent by March 31 as it expires earlier than planned. Starting April 1 Spare Stamp 11 will cover ten pounds through September 30, with no special canning stamps planned. Regional Sugar Executive A. D. Simpson Jr. from Atlanta says use remains cautious and hopes for a possible July 1 rebound if supplies allow.
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OPA
A. D. Simpson, Jr
Atlanta
Sugar Stamp Calendar Notice
Spare stamp values appear with expiration dates. Five pounds valid until March 31 and ten pounds valid until April 1.
Largest gold nugget found in 1869 in a rut
The fragment notes a historic discovery of the largest gold nugget in 1869, mentioning a rut and a coach or technical detail as part of the discovery memory. This item highlights a notable mining era event referenced in the source material.
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Vis A. Brantley
Youth Center News
News OF Masonry
Shuffleboard Club
South Lake County
Lions News
Kentucky
Legion News
Ieenorth
Kiwanis News
ART League
Lawn Bowling News
Thos. H. Cooley
New District Legion
Thomas H. Cooley
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