Lake County lawmakers probe fishing bills in draft
Legislators seek input from Lake County residents on bills affecting fishing. Proposals include a county fishing tax of one dollar, a ban on selling most fish, fines up to fifty dollars, and a county fund for wardens. Other measures limit bass daily catches and regulate bear alligator protections. Residents are asked to respond with opinions.
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Lake County
Senator Cooley
Johnson
Thomas
Defense Savings Bonds And Stamps Go On Sale Today
The post office opened sales of Defense Savings Bonds and Postal Savings Stamps as part of the national defense effort. Bonds cost 75 percent of value and mature in ten years, with caps on buyers per year. stamps come with free albums. Secretary Morgenthau urged everyday savings to aid national defense.
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United States Defense Savings
America
Defense
Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
United States
Daniel Chester French
Morgenthau
States Represent Mount Dora School Faculty and Student Origins
A survey of Mount Dora schools shows ten states represented in the student body and twenty five states plus one foreign country among faculty. Among faculty origins are Illinois, New York, Florida, Ohio, Michigan, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Wisconsin, Georgia, and Missouri. Student birthplaces include Florida and Mount Dora, plus Georgia, Alabama, Ohio, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Vermont, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Wisconsin, South Carolina, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi, New Hampshire, California, North Carolina, Missouri, Texas, Colorado, Indiana, and one student born in France.
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Mount Dora
Illinois
New York
Florida
Ohio
Michigan
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Wisconsin
Georgia
Missouri
Alabama
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Massachusetts
Maryland
New Jersey
Kansas
Maine
Mississippi
New Hampshire
California
North Carolina
Texas
Colorado
Indiana
France
Lions Club meeting features jury system talk and auction
The Lions Club held an opening meeting with a Scotch auction won by Lion Turrentine and a discussion led by A A Stanley on eyesight conservation. Guest speaker Alexander Kerr criticized modern juries, proposing expert three-member juries and noting many jurors lack the necessary listening and analytical skills.
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Lion Turrentine
Lion A. A. Stanley
Eyesight Conservation Committee
Alexander Kerr
Kerr
Mr. Kerr
Col Sanborn Injured in Fall at East Town
Col. Wm J Sanborn, Civil War veteran and Mount Dora citizen, was hospitalized in Lake County Medical Center Eustis after a fall at East Town School grounds. He broken hip just below the joint, likely from tripping on a tree root. Recovery expected slow but steady with support from friends.
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Wm. J. Sanborn
Lake County Medical Center
Eustis
East Town
Col. Sanborn
Mount Dora
Stetson Student Dorothy Loveless Elected Scroll and Key Secretary
Miss Dorothy Loveless a Mount Dora native and Stetson University honor student was elected secretary of the Order of the Scroll and Key at Stetson. The organization includes top scholarship and leadership students among the campus upperclassmen.
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Dorothy Loveless
Stetson University
Mount Dora
Order of the Scroll and Key
Stetson
Loveless
First Defense Unit Organized in Lake County Florida
The Florida Defense Force formed its first unit at the Tavares courthouse on Monday night. Captain Don A. Smith led the muster with Major Thomas B. Spar noting Lake County is Company One for its organized service. Regular drills will occur Thursday nights at the courthouse arsenal under Sheriff care.
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Florida Defense Force
Court House
Tavares
Thomas B. Spar
Adjutant General's Office
St. Augustine
Lake County
Don. A. Smith
Clermont
F. M. Mayo
Charles E. Crozier
Smith
Lake County Guard
Florida
70 Percent Lake County Taxes Paid to Date
Lake County reports 756 more tax receipts issued through April 24 than last year. Seventy percent of the tax roll is paid versus 64 percent a year ago. The May 10 deadline pays taxes without penalty. If unpaid, properties will be advertised for sale. Total 1940 tax receipts amount to 321263.29 with discounts saving taxpayers 8707.41.
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Lake County
Pearl L. Cullen
Board of County Commissioners
Thursday Half Holidays Begin With Noon Closings
Stores close at noon on Thursdays starting today with the noon closure continuing through September. Shoppers are urged to buy early to fit the half day schedule.
Army Air Base Opens Lake-Orange Season With Mount Dora
The Army Air Base team from Orlando meets Mount Dora at Helm Field Sunday at 3 30 as the Lake Orange league begins. Eight teams compete this year including Air Base Winter Park Winter Garden Zellwood Eus tis Mount Dora Clermont and Mascotte. A season ticket offering six games for 1 funds equipment rather than player pay and tickets are sold at the gate Chamber of Commerce Russell Clarks or by players led by Otis Hale.
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Army Air Base
Orlando
Lake-Orange
Mount Dora
Helm Field
Air Base
Winter Park
Winter Garden
Zellwood
Eustis
Clermont
Mascotte
Mount Dora Baseball Association
Chamber of Commerce
Russell Clark
Otis Hale
New Orleans
4-H Girls’ Annual Achievement Day in Lake County
Lake County 4-H girls hold their sixth annual Achievement Day in Tavares on May 3 1941. Activities start at 2:00 pm with morning exhibits and judging from 10:00 am. Club presidents present year reports and a dress review showcases handmade clothing. Visitors are invited to attend and see 4-H demonstrations at the Home Demonstration and 4-H Club building. Also note Boy Scouts event at Gilbert Park on Friday and Saturday.
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Lake County
Tavares
Local Defense Plans Being Made
A group of women met at Dr. Fenn's home to discuss local defense program plans. Mrs. J. D. Pease was named solicitation chair, to gather clothing and sand bag materials and to locate storage space. Each district has a designated solicitor. results will be tabulated for detailed planning. A further meeting is set for Saturday night. contact Mrs. Pease or Miss Minkley at the Chamber of Commerce for information.
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Pease
Miss Minkley
Chamber of Commerce
Baptist Revival Ends With Lasting Results at Mount Dora
Revival meetings at First Baptist Church Mount Dora concluded Sunday April 27 led by Evangelist Paul Montgomery and Mrs. Montgomery. The event quickened spiritual life, saw souls saved, and a fine group unite with the church. A dynamic gospel in sermon and song delivered lasting impact.
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First Baptist
Baptismal Service Set At Lake Gertrude
On Sunday afternoon May 4 at 2 30 Floyd Montgomery pastor of the First Baptist Church Mount Dora will administer baptism to several persons. A large crowd is expected and the public is invited to attend at Lake Gertrude.
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Floyd Montgomery
First Baptist Church of
Mount Dora
Lake Gertrude
Interesting Travel Talks by Miss Katherine Briggs on South American Journey
Miss Katherine Briggs recently returned from South America where she discussed her travels in Tangerine Town Hall giving pictures and souvenirs. She shared insights from off the beaten path learned during her year as a Y W C A leader in Mexico City and her recent plane rail mule and foot journey through several countries.
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Katherine Briggs
South America
Blanche Briggs
Miss Briggs
States
Mexico City
Mexico
Tangerine Town Hall
Mount Dora
United States
Company C Barbecue Planned for Gilbert Park Evening
Members of Company C will hold a barbecue this Thursday evening at 6 15 in Gilbert Park. All members are expected to attend.
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Company C
Gilbert Park
Kiwanis Luncheon Recalls Winter Guests and Farewell Notes
A Kiwanis luncheon at Villa Dora featured garden settings and buffet service. Mrs. Graves welcomed guests including Lillian Banks and others while illness kept Mrs. G B Hurlburt and Mrs. Colley away. Visitors included Ormond Powers Leesburg Capt R E Rose Sanford Rev L F Vanderwater Eustis Henry Stein and Edith Keller Topic. The event served as a farewell to members headed north and election of delegates to the June Atlanta convention.
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Graves
Lillian Banks
A. C. Quixley
Mary Marshall
W. S. Randall
Mabel Cleary
Katherine Kirby
Gilbert Jones
G. B. Hurlburt
S. C. Colley
Villa
Engel Thomas
Denbroeder
George White
President Hurlburt
Jack
Apopka Dominates Mount Dora In Five-Run Fifth Inning
In a high school baseball game last Thursday Apopka broke open a close tie with a five run fifth inning en route to a 14 2 victory over Mount Dora Dean started for Mount Dora and was relieved by Minkley in the fifth as Apopka seized control and never looked back
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Blitzkreig
Apopka
Mount Dora
Dean
Minkley
Mount Dora Edged by Tavares in Low-Scoring Tilt
Mount Dora dropped a close contest to Tavares 2 to 1 on Tuesday afternoon. Mount Dora’s lone run came in the fifth when Vincent grounded home McCabe. Teasley started on the mound for Mount Dora with Minkley finishing in relief. The town laments the team’s struggles but urges support for the rest of the season.
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Mount Dora
Tavares
Vincent Ban
McCabe
Teasley
Hurricanes
Minkley
High School Schedule for Remaining Season
The schedule lists games at Winter Garden on Friday May 2 and Apopka on Tuesday May 6. Groveland hosts Friday May 9 and Tuesday May 13 with home games. Admission is 10 cents and 25 cents.
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Winter Garden
Apopka
Groveland
Candle Light Service Aids Young People Day
Epworth League members plan a candle light service at the Methodist Church on Sunday evening May 4 at 7 30. The event marks Young People s Day and the evening offering will fund sending youths to an Institute Assembly.
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Epworth League
New Mail Schedule Starts April 7 1941
Beginning Monday April 7 1941 a new mail timetable is set. Incoming on weekdays arrives 8 45 A M 9 45 A M and 4 00 P M with star routes and regular mail. Outgoing closes at 9 15 A M 3 30 P M and 5 30 P M for star routes and regular mail. Sunday star route only 9 15 A M and 4 30 P M. Postmaster C C Dooley confirms.
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Sapndlaeath
C. C. Dooley
Lake County Scouts Hold Annual Camporee at Gil bert Park
Lake County Scouts gather for the Mount Dora Camporee at Gil bert Park starting Friday at 2 p m. Patrol leaders supervise themselves with emphasis on youth leadership. Contests include first aid signaling water boiling knot tying handicrafts and camp gadget making with points awarded for top teams.
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Mount Dora
Tiny
Lake County
Gilbert Park
Florida State Flower Show Opens in Orlando This Saturday
The first Florida State Flower Show for amateur and commercial lovers opens Saturday in Orlando at the Coliseum and runs through Monday. Sponsored by Mead Botani Garden, with endorsement by the State Federation of Garden Clubs, the event features a large formal garden, an indoor living room stage, orchid displays, and nineteen classes of arrangements along with numerous exhibits.
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Florida
Orlando
Mead- Botani Garden
State Federation of Garden Clubs
Saint Thomas now a parish church in South Florida diocese
The mission church of Saint Thomas in Eustis has been erected into a parish church by the Nineteenth Convention of the Episcopal Church of the Diocese of South Florida held in Fort Myers. Rev. D. T. Johnson named rector. The parish covers Eustis Mount Dora Tavares Umatilla Tangerine Clermont Zellwood Mount Plymouth Altoona and surrounding areas. Parish invites Episcopalians in the territory to affiliate as part of the ten year national campaign to re enroll confirmed Episcopalians and reassert church influence.
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Mission Church of
Saint Thomas
Eustis
Episcopal Church of the Diocese of
South Florida
Fort Myers
D. T. Johnson
Congregation of
Tangerine
Mount Dora
Tavares
Umatilla
Clermont
Zellwood
Mount Plymouth
Altoona
National
Church In
America
Park Board Elects Officers at Last Thursday Meeting
At the Park Board meeting last Thursday officers were elected. President was Dr. R W Dickson, vice president Carl S Graves, secretary D H Bishop. Committees include Mrs C H Brooks for Gilbert Park, Mrs Frank Burkart for cemetery, and Carl S Graves for parkways with D H Bishop and Dr I Donnelly Park, Lakeside, and Heim.
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R W. Dickson
Carl S. Graves
D. H. Bishop
C. H. Brooks
Gilbert Park
Frank Burkart
I .Donnelly Park
Lakeside
Heim
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Legislators
Gilbert Leach
Defense Savings
Lions News
Kiwanis
Villa Dora
Gene Downs
Boy Scouts
Company C Barbecue
Lake Orange
Seee Stannei
All Star
Zellwood Air Base
Ane
Apes Perenne
W. Garden
W. Park Clermont
Mascotte Nicerepee
Wood
Geen - A
Ae — Erga Perenne
Austis
Adele
Huy
Funte
Mi Mascotte Hue
Kiwanis News
Sheila Spilky
Lake
Park Board
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