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Mount Dora Topic

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Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1950

Page

2

Major Marsh Dominates Lawn Bowling Circuit

Major Charles L. Marsh titled Travelling Ambassador by the Board of Governors, toured the U S and Canada playing lawn bowling. He logged 55 U S clubs and 20 in Canada, earned Mount Dora club entry, and plans a wide circuit including Ohio Nevada California and Washington.

Charles L. Marsh Board of Governors U. S Canada Mount Dora U.S Wallace Crane Florida Major Marsh Chamgne County Ohio Fom Urbana University Purdue DeLand Lake Beauclaire Nevada California Washington State Washington al Maben Daytona A. Nelson Parker Maben J. Nelson White Twose Lyons Bryson Gregor Blackburne Kellogg Heaton Hogg Wintbottom Platten Peart

May Day Pageant Dazzles Lake County Audience

A lavish school May Day festival in Lake County featured a royal court led by Queen Frances and King George. Nancy Smith, Sharon Sheen, and Ann Bowers drew applause as maid of honor, flower girl, and court jester. The parade showcased student crafts, dances, and flower chains, with royals enthroned on poles loaned from the Philippines.

Lake County G Bond Handsomeigh School Nancy Smith Robert Schneider Sharon Sheen Jimmy Simpson Frances Ann Bowers George Court of Honor Susie Bardwell Janice Reid Gay Heist Roberta Aldrich Carolyn Cox Beckie Bardwell Patricia Tucker Patsy Mabry Mardie Bardwell Joyce Moon Ann Carroll Leslie Keller Jane Murray Mary Frances Pugh Janet Burchett Eleanor Kimball Susan Wingfield Lavonia Bowie Barbara Cox Judy Graves Bonnie, Page Carol Edgerton Mary Ellen Sheen Jessie Pike Ann Harvey Frances Berteau Robert Vincent R. C. Bardwell Kendall Jones Jones Lakes and Hills Helen Kurras Dan Spears Alice Strite Alto Gary W. A. Vincent Malcom Cheatam Clayton Tremain Spencer Beebe Slater Cox Chester Conelly Glendy Sadler Quix Paul Johnson

New Books Arrive at Mount Dora Public Library

Mount Dora public library adds several titles this week including Dusty Wagons by Matt Stuart Side Street by Benchley The Unknown Disciple by Perri The Strange Death of Martin Green by Frome Hypnotism by Estabrooks and Little Appaloosa by Radar for juvenile readers.

Mount Dora Matt Stuart Benchley Perri Martin Green Frome Estabrooks

Reeves and Finley Nab Suspected Canal Smugglers

The Reeves Finley pair stationed along a canal chased a boat loaded with a 200 yard seine toward Midway camp. At about 9 p.m. they halted the rivals, silenced them with a bright light, and Cassells grappled with destiny among moccasins rather than in Reeves hands.

Reeves-Finley Midway Camp Reeves Finley Cassells Destiny Ben Reeves

Weekly Crossword Puzzle Horizontal Clues

Puzzle lists horizontal clues from a weekly crossword with numbered entries and definitions including exist, pastry, auricles, and proclamations. Vertical clues cover tropical fruit space close age tardy raced left out rodent binding material Ireland let it stand sun sesame and more with abbreviations and cross references.

Ireland

Hunter Seeks Law To Mandate Jury Duty Registration

State's Attorney Jesse W. Hunter of Tavares plans to push a resolution to make juror registration a mandatory qualification. He argues for a state law requiring registered voters to be eligible, proposing a governor appointed jury commission to vet and seal juror names, curbing political influence on jury selection.

Lake County Supreme Court Florida Jesse W. Hunter Tavares Franklin Williams NAACP Hunter Board of County Commissioners Reeves Bowen Lake County Board

Pastor to Attend Southern Baptist Convention in Chicago

James H. Sutley of the First Baptist church plans to leave Sunday for the Southern Baptist convention in Chicago, running May 9 through 12. The notice includes a sermon quote by R. W. Clark and an ad for Mother’s Day offerings from The Smart Shop.

James H. Sutley First Baptist Church Southern Baptist Convention Chicago

Fifth Sunday spiritual notes and union meeting report

The East Town column covers a spiritual Fifth Sunday with church Sunday School satisfaction, a Quarterly Union Pallbearers meeting in Apopka with True Light Society No. 7, and changes to their program. It notes J A Williams of Bernell visiting Lake City Veteran hospital, DeLand Primitive Baptist session, Mount Dora meeting with Rev D A Anderson praised, and thanks to contributors for meals and support from Tangerine Community Chorus and local families.

Quarterly Union Apopka True Light Society J. A. Williams Bernell Lake City Veteran Hospital Primitive Baptist Sunday School Convention DeLand D. A. Anderson North Orlando Mount Dora Andrews Sis Ethel Maxwell Essie Jones Louise Smith Alice Lewis Etta Walker Katie Harty Bro J. B. Haley

Umatilla Lad Earns National 4 H Camp Honor

Charles Allison Jr of Umatilla in Lake County, a standout 4 H member, was selected as one of two boys to attend the National 4 H Club Camp in Washington DC from June 14 to 21. He previously earned a trip to National 4 H Congress for swine projects. Floyd Eubanks credits his leadership and tireless club work as key to Lake County 4 H successes.

Charles Allison, Jr Umatilla Lake County Washington, D. C Charles Nathan Mayo Floyd Eubanks

Motorcade to Promote Leesburg Watermelon Festival

Leesburg merchants and business leaders will join a goodwill motorcade Friday morning in Mount Dora to promote the Watermelon Festival set for May 17 in Leesburg. The event aims to boost local business and community spirit ahead of the festival.

Mount Dora Leesburg

LL REMEMBER MAMA on MOTHER'S DAY with something

A brief feature recalling mothers on Mother's Day, noting family memories and a tribute tone. It mentions LL’s theme and emphasizes appreciation for maternal figures through nostalgic lines and gentle reflections.

Mama

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