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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1941
Page
1
Captain Javens issues a warning about distant rifle fire near the old ice plant beyond the railroad, saying it is Company C Lake County Guard in target practice. He cautions residents not to mistake the activity for a larger threat and to stay away from stray shots.
An 8 oclock Community Auditorium program titled Memories and Variety features Miss Virginia Bardeen as chair. Acts include Patsy Johnson and Wilma Rogers novelty, Cal Jones tap, Mrs Ma lone reading, pupils of Mrs Sellers accordion, Dale Tucker reading, Dorothy Adams piano, and a pantomime titled Memories with W J Patton and a cast of characters from Circle members. Tickets available from circle members.
Mount Dora forms Health Council after eight organizations respond to Lake County Health Department letter. Dr Newitt and Miss Poole outline aims to a dozen attendees. Mrs George Coffin chairs, Miss Ida Lacey secretary. Local groups pledge representation from Pythian Sisters Woman's Club Kiwanis Masons W S C S Methodist Congregational American Legion Auxiliary.
Captain and Mrs Hickborn purchased a home on North Tremaix Street in Mount Dora through J. J. West Realty Co. They spent the winter on Enghith Avenue and decided to make Mount Dora their home. Rumor says another sale was made this week by the same office.
A dance event for young people hosted by the recreation department kicks off Friday night at the Yacht Club. All youths are invited to join the evening activities and music.
A noted writer and Red Cross chief investigator spoke at Villa Dora Hotel, recounting a Florida lecture tour with stops in Key West Tampa and Miami. He described his Europe trip from September to December, war damage in Nazi occupied lands and refugee crises, and his work with prisoners and evacuation efforts.
Dentists from Lake County formed the Lake County Dental Association at a dinner meeting at the Magnolia Hotel in Leesburg to cooperate with the county health department in its national defense program. Dr. E B Fletcher was elected president and Dr. E Skiff secretary, with a list of attendees including Dr. Lloyd N Harlow and other county and state health officials.
The Girl Scout Troop committee plans a spring fundraiser to support a summer camp for the girls. A Tag Day sale starts April 5 and runs one week with donation boxes in hotels, drug stores, and the chamber of commerce to aid the scouting project.
Last call urges at least 80 Mount Dora homeowners to apply for homestead exemption before April 1. Without timely filing they face full assessment and miss the $5,000 exemption on home value. Applications are due at the county court house in Tavares and Mount Dora municipal building.
On March 17 Captain Wise guided the Silver Spray to Silver Springs with guests from Massachusetts to Ohio. March 19 Dora Canal sails included Mount Dora and several out of state visitors, plus a March 22 Silver Garage stop. A March 24 City of Dora gathering featured Frederick Darlington and Wm. Kennedy. All trips included on board lunches, coffee, and a large alligator sighting plus garfish. Reservations via Wise Boat Works or Yacht Club dock.
Hotel Mount Dora reported guest arrivals from New Jersey New York Massachusetts and Vermont. Notable visitors included Mr and Mrs Milton Abell of East Orange NJ Mr and Mrs E E Reese Rockaway NJ Mr and Mrs Frank H McCue Butler NJ Mr and Mrs John F Barmuth Butler NJ Mr and Mrs Robi F Corning Passaic NJ Mr and Mrs H G Blair Newton NJ Mr and Mrs T A Watson Irvington NJ Miss Lillian Bumbalow Yonkers NY Miss Violet Bumbalow Yonkers NY Miss Dorothy Kell Waltham Mass Mr Fr Taylor Hudson Mass Mr O C Reynolds Chester W Va Miss Marion Abbott Bradford VT.
The April P T A meeting, to be held April 1 at 3 30 p m in the Community Building social room, features high school students discussing school paper work business management athletics and glee club songs Betty Blanchard will read an essay on Henry Flagler after winning the Irving Bachelor Award at Rollins. The program aims to show skeptical parents the tangible worth of extracurriculars and their place in modern education. Nominating committee will propose officers with hostesses Mae Allen and teachers assisting third and fourth grades.
The Kiwanis Club holds its annual citrus meeting with Marvin H. Walker of Lakeland as guest speaker. A citrus menu and lunch are planned, with strong attendance expected. Last Thursday’s program featured State Senator-Elect Thomas H. Cooley and Representative-Elect Harry Johnson discussing Florida’s fiscal situation and Brookings Institute findings.
At the Tourist Club meeting the Lions Club staged an evening of local talent. Queens of the taps Cal Jones and Arlene Bell performed with Gladys Johnson. Dorothy Arams played a piano solo. Lester Vincent presented a blackface number. Eustis negro trio sang. David McDuffie sang Suwanee River with bass. Spilliard sang cowboy blues. Local string band performed. Burlesque of the Shooting of Dan McGrew read by Mrs. George Malone. Gunga Din mime reading by A. D. Marshall. About $175 cleared for eyesight conservation and child welfare. Thanks extended to contributors.
A county wide Youth Meeting sponsored by the Lake County Ministerial Association will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o clock in the Method ist church Leesburg. All young people from 12 to 25 youth workers and interested parents are invited. Speakers will be Karl Lehmann Prof A Buel Trowbridge and Joan Melville E Johnson.
New member Reginald A. Jones from Toronto joins the Lawn Bowling Club as Mount Dora’s Thomas and Eckis lose to Berry and Schroeder 15 to 10 in elimination doubles at Orlando. Arthur H. Hartley, Chicago’s national singles champion, visits, tracing a storied world career from Melbourne to Blackpool and Detriot.
The Mount Dora Tourist Club ended its Tuesday evening series with a large Community Hall audience enjoying a Lions Club amateur show described on this page. The varied program left none dissatisfied, and officers for 1941 42 were President Fred W Cross First Vice President Alexander Kerr Second Vice President W A Conrad Secretary Wm Baker Treasurer A C Quixley.
Mr. Wm. H. Morrell of 733 North Baker street rode a bus to Orlando to visit a friend who had already left. Not wishing to wait for the return bus he started walking and after two short lifts by passing cars he completed about twenty eight miles on foot arriving ahead of the bus.
The Mount Dora Eustis Art League hosts a one evening exhibition of member work with a portrait painting demonstration by Orlando artist J B Newman. The event takes place in the Community Building social room on Thursday March 27 at 7 30 p m and is open to all interested.
Sam C. Peacock, former editor of the Umatilla Tribune, has bought the Calhoun County Record in Blountstown Florida and took over publication last week. He moved from Mount Dora to CasatSeveral years ago and previously ran the Umatilla Tribune.
The Religious Education Committee selects Lakeside Inn to host four summer conferences in June attracting about 600 attendees. Leaders include Rev. Alex R Bachelor Dr Geo E White and Rev E D Brownlee with programs for Adult Synod Young People's St Johns Presbytery and Intermediate groups. Delegates come from across Florida and other states with numerous educators and deans named.
Lions Club three act musical comedy Bubbling Over drew strong crowds last Thursday and Friday, netting about 135 dollars for eye sight conservation and underprivileged child welfare. New members A. D. Marshall and Cecil Parker led the cast with Eleanore Minkley Roberta McMurray and others delivering standout turns.
The Yacht Club closes its best season in years with a buffet supper this evening and plans to boost membership from 100 to 150 for next winter. Mrs Lashar will return as hostess and Thursday suppers will run on a modified basis if enough members participate. Friday dances will continue into spring and summer with possible private events. attendance was lower due to illness but guests enjoyed themselves. Brannon's Orchestra filled in for Eddie King at the closing dance Saturday night. Summer activities will be announced later by Mrs Lavonne Lashar.
Several members of the Mount Dora Woman's Club are registered at the Venetian Hotel in Miami for the State Federation of Women's Clubs convention. Among them are Mrs. Eardley Wilmot Miss Madeleine Milner Mrs. J. H. Shoenhuber Mrs. Roland Morse Mrs. Geo C. Hutchinson Mrs. Ethel Zell Mrs. Nell Hubbard and Mrs. Longnecker.
The Lake County Board of Public Instruction Monday by action decided all white and colored, high and elementary schools will run a full nine month term this year. All schools will close for summer vacation on June sixth.
The Lake County Federation of Woman's Clubs will meet with the Mount Dora Club on Friday April 4 at the Yacht Club. The meeting opens at 10 30 a m with luncheon at 12 30 priced 40 cents Reservations for luncheon must be in by April 1 to Mrs W A Sheldon Fifth Avenue and Tremain Street The Florida State Federation is meeting this week at Miami.
The Town Assessor laments citizens who benefited from Homestead Exemption last year must file a new application before April 1. He notes residents increasingly rely on appeals and personal appeals, but the deadline remains April 1.
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