Plan to Maintain Adequate Water in Lakes Dora Apopka
A Winter Garden meeting led to a plan to ensure constant water for boating while protecting muck land truck farming and citrus interests. A five foot dam at Starks Ferry could raise Lake Dora and Apopka water areas, potentially cooling winter temperatures by several degrees. A petition drive seeks federal action on costed dredging and locks to maintain a mean water level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Dora
Apopka
Lake Apopka
Dora
Beauclaire
Winter Garden
Tavares
Mount Dora
Montverde
Oakland
Ocoee
Johnson
Harry C. Duncan
J. D. Pounds
A. A. Tanner
Ounra
Washington
Col. H. C. Duncan
Major Robeson
W. R. McQuaig
Ralph Sadler
Col. Duncan
Andrews and Pepper
Hendricks
R. W Dickson
Starks Ferry
Ocklewaha
Lake County
Dickson
Col
Duncan
Melbourne May Breakfast Attendee Plans Mount Dora Event
Mrs Florence G Hanscom returned Thursday from Melbourne where she attended the annual May Breakfast and participated in the program. She plans to organize a similar event in Mount Dora next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence G. Hanscom
Melbourne
Townsend Club Meeting Aids Food Drive Auction
The Townsend Club meets at the Community Building on Monday May 15 at 6 30 p m. Members and friends are urged to attend as ladies auction boxes of food to the highest bidder. There will be music and a fungalore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Club
Lake Conservation Council Sets Goal of 1000 Members
Lake County conservation group aims for 1000 adult members and reports Leesburg talks by L C councilors. Mount Dora and Eustis reps serve on the board as meetings review posters, lake stabilization projects, and joining the Florida Wild Life Federation. The council urges lower bag limits for bream and perch and plans honorary game wardens. Next meeting set for May 22 at Eustis City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Mount Dora
Harry Gaylord
Tall
R. W. Dickson
Lake County Council
Florida Wild Life Federation
Eustis City Hall
Conservation Council
Survey of Veterans Graves at Forest Cemetery
A Lake County survey finds 31 veterans from three wars buried in Forest Cemetery. The American Legion and government sponsor marble markers. O M Grimstad leads the project and invites missing names with proof of service. Also noted are 15 colored veterans buried in local cemeteries.
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Forest Cemetery
American Legion
O. M. Grimstad
Lake County
Grimstad
Fernando P. Meyer
Samuel Tatlow
R. A. Orton
Ralph E. Cooper
J. D. Maher
A. A. Williamson
N. W. Whitney
Harry M. Burton
James N. Bostick
Robert Sargent
Orin W. Sadler
Geo. W. Butler
C. H. Longstreet
Alfred Farrar
Pat R. Boyd
E. C. Stovall
Retired New York Health Officer Moves to Mount Dora
Dr. C. C. Sofleiss, former New York City health inspector after thirty years, retires and plans to settle in Mount Dora with Mrs. Sofleiss and Miss Webb. They recently visited Lake County and explored the central lakes region, expressing satisfaction with the area and intent to return when northern property business is settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Sofleiss
Miss Webb
Richmond Hill
New York
N. Y
Lake County temperatures rise and fall in early May week
The Foxboro Recorder at the Court House in Tavares records Lake County week temperatures from a high of 88 degrees at 6 a.m. Monday May 1 to a low of 58 degrees at 4 p.m. Friday May 5, a 30 degree variation. The data comes from the Lake County Chamber of Commerce and county agricultural agent R. E. Norris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Foxboro
Tavares
Lake County 4 H Girls Hold Successful Achievement Day
Lake County 4 H Club girls hosted Achievement Day at the Woman's Club Pavilion Tavares starting at 2 p m with about 250 in attendance. Exhibits featured clothing baked goods garden products and thrift work while awards scholarships and scrapbooks were presented to top performers and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Woman’s Club
Tavares
Lucy Belle Settle
J. E. King
Karl Lehmann
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Frank Owens
Board of County Commissioners
Robert E. Norris
Lucie K. Miller
Elsie Mac Day
Cora P. Hammond
William Gomme
Hammond
R. E. Norris
Susie Carter
Groveland
Leona Matthews
Leesburg
Elsie Mae Day
Umatilla
Ablyn Fenzel
County Council of Home Demonstration
Margaret Parker
Margaret
Mr. Owens
Mount Dora
Mary Lewis
Mildred Farmer
Edna Mae Conner
Elsie Simmons
Phyllis Parker
Inez Bates
Luiclle Reynolds
Leona Mathews
Eddie F. Pritchitt
Joycelyn Carter
Lady Lake
Patsy Blanton
Eustis
Jane Shaw
Helen Hunt
Ruth Jeffries
Sorrento
Marjorie High
Clermont
Thelma Smith
Woman’s Clubs
Elizabeth King
Strobie Jean
Merrill
Edna Jackson
Altoona
Groveland and Tavares
Late Spring Note From Maine To New Hampshire Friend
Mrs Jane Sewell writes from South Berwick that spring is three weeks late in Maine with no daffodils tulips or forsythia yet visible at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Sewell
Mount Dora
Maine
South Berwick
Kiwanis Club notes strong attendance and interclub meeting
Kiwanis reports 95.7 percent attendance with perfect marks for active and honorary members. Today's Mothers meeting features Dr W S Randall as speaker and Rev Kenneth G Rogers as minute man. Musical program includes solos by Mrs A A Stanley and quartet numbers. Last week H G Petrey of Haines City spoke with his Seeing Eye dog Eric, detailing Seeing Eye Inc efforts to aid blind people. Over 60 Kiwanians attended with visitors from Orlando Kissimmee Mount Dora Altoona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graves
Mothers of Kieranians
W. S. Randall
Kenneth G. Rogers
A. A. Stanley
Stanley
Priscilla Woodman
Maxine Saltsman
C. M. Brown
H. G. Petrey
Haines City
Seeing Eye
Eric
Orlando
Kissimmee
John Dexter
N. S. Mayo
Mount Dora
W. E. Matteson
Altoona
A. M. Brodie
Esther Wyatt
Lions Club Observes First Ladies Night
Local Lions Club members and their wives and guests observed the first ladies night at the weekly meeting. Mrs Ray Eckholdt won theatre tickets, with Bruggs Kennedy's Sylvan Shores Serenaders providing music and Frances Pemberton assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Ane
Ray Eckholdt
Bruggs Kennedy
Sylvan Shores Serenaders
Frances Pemberton
Diamond Ball All Stars Open Home Schedule at Heim Field
Mount Dora's All Stars host Umatilla at Heim Field at 8 p.m. in the Lake County Softball Association 1939 season opener. Next week the All Stars travel to Eustis on Thursday evening May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
All Stars
Umatilla
Heim Field
Lake County Softball Association
Eustis
Leesburg Dr M G Hunter elected Florida osteopathic president
Dr M G Hunter of Leesburg was chosen president of the Florida Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons at the 36th annual convention in Jacksonville May 4 5 6. Other officers include Dr M G Raffenberg Tampa first vice president Dr Harold Pierce Bradenton second vice president Dr Fritz von Berhren West Palm Beach secretary treasurer. Hunter's career spans Kirksville and Des Moines osteopathic colleges with practice in Bradenton Tampa and Leesburg. He has led state association efforts and civic groups and holds memberships in national osteopathic bodies. The convention was set for Ocala in May 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Hunter
Leesburg
Florida Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons
H. B. Merner
Jacksonville
George Washington Hotel
M. G. Raffenberg
Tampa
Harold Pierce
Bradenton
Fritz von Berhren
West Palm Beach
Hunter
Kirksville, Mo
Osteopathic College
Des Moines
Mount Dora
Mid- Florida Osteopathic Society
Clermont
Groveland
Fruitland Park
City Command
Aslariee
Ann ‘American Osteopathic Association
American Osteopathic Society of Proctology
Internasoe ~ Uated
Internasoe ~ Uated of Sacro-Illiac Techte
Ocala
Fla
Chicken Pie Supper Hosted by Methodist Church Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church sponsors a chicken pie supper at the church on Tuesday May 16 at six o'clock. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the
Methodist Church
Javens Elected President Local Baseball Club
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting Mount Dora Seashell Club organized for 1939 to enter the Lake Orange League. Rollin Javens was elected president with James A. Edwards as VP and Frank Drake as secretary treasurer. Manager Whaley cannot serve, so Javens becomes manager. The league includes Mount Dora Apopka Eustis Clermont Winter Park Winter Garden. The first game vs Apopka is set for the 14th at 3 30 p m at Heim Field.
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Chamber Merce
Mount Dora
Lake Orange
Rollin Javens
James A. Edwards
Frank Drake
Eugene L. Downs
F. Marion
Buster
Whaley
Javens
George
George J. White
George Malone
F. Marion Whaley
Apopka
Eustis
Clermont
Winter Park
Winter Garden
B. D. Bennett
K. C. Moore, Jr
Heim
Park Board approves cemetery perpetual care plan
The May Park Board meeting notes that cemetery lots may be endowed for perpetual care with fees from 100 to 200 dollars. Unendowed plots will receive care if desired, charged 2 to 5 dollars yearly. Seniors gain tennis court priority after 6:30 p.m. Next meeting set for June 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Board
More Contributions for Lakeside Park
Elizabeth Evans reports further donations toward Lakeside Park beautification at the foot of Donnelly avenue. The WPA funded improvements transformed a marsh into a color filled circle with petunias, trees, palms, azaleas, a lawn to the lake, footpaths and benches. Recent gifts include $10 from Mrs Hubbell, $5 from the Saturday Night Dance Club, and $25 from the Lawn Bowling Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Evans
Lakeside Park
Donnelly Avenue
Hubbell
Bridge operator to stay informed on draw span tender
The War Department heard protests against discontinuing the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad draw span tender at Haines Creek bridge. About 100 people attended and objected. protests were sent to the War Department. A decision is expected soon, with denial anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Haines Creek
War Department
Lake County Chamber Directors Set Monthly Meeting
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce board will meet in the courthouse offices at 2 30 Friday afternoon May 12. President Frank W Stebbins urges a full meeting to conduct important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Court House
Frank W. Stebbins
Florida
Central Florida
Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Leesburg Chambers of Commerce
Leesburg
Venetian Gardens Park
Venetian Gardens
Lake County Tops Florida in Fishing Licenses
Lake County led the state in fishing license sales, according to County Judge A. S. Herlong Jr. in a Lake County Chamber of Commerce address. In the nine months ending May 1 the county sold $5,200 in licenses, more than Orange County at $4,000 and other counties listed. Tomatoes possess the merits of these fruits, being rich in vegetable mineral salts and vitamins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Florida
A. S. Herlong, Jr
Mount Dora water works upgrade aids festival plans
Mount Dora completed a PWA assisted water system upgrade costing 22000 dollars including a 15000 gallon reservoir a new pump house and eight inch main. The project ensures ample supply for growth and fire safety. The Florida Watermelon Festival program at Leesburg May 24 and 25 features a ladies night supper band accordion troupe and Plantation Evening with civic group involvement and a queen selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PWA
Mount Dora
Charles V. Impson
Orlando
Tor
F. A. Buck
Atlanta
Leesburg
Vincent Fetchel
Rotary
Lions
Kiwanis Clubs
Chamber of Commerce
Sumter
Lake Counties
PTA
E. C. Huey
Central Florida
United States
Charley Morrison
Sanford
Bill Matthews
Gainesville
Florida
Burton Schoepf
Tampa
Plantation
Leesburg High School
Lakey
Clayton Perreault
Lake County
William Wieskopf
Wilmer Bassett
Tamiami Trails
Tim Sellar
Choir Guilds Year Ends With Graduation And Awards
The Choir Guild of the First Methodist Church closes its first fiscal year with graduation exercises for probationers and merit awards. Esther Wyatt directed three age-group choirs and will resign on May 7, with awards presented by club president Clifton White and Mrs. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Esther Wyatt
Clifton White
Choir Guild
W. J Johnson
Nellie Roberts
T. C. Jensen
Robert Wise
Mildred Anderson
Virginia Bardeen
Eudora White
Richard van Voorhis
Robert Burkart
Joy McLelland
Helen Wells
Gloria Watts
Florence Lee
Iris Moon
Clinton Hiley
Ida Hiley
Mabel Claire Wyatt
Lucille Minkley
Ann Groover
Jean Hiley
Jane Edgerton
Billie Goodman
Charles Wilkinson
Mrs. Wyatt
Clermont Tops Florida for Savings Bonds Sales in 1938
Clermont post office led Florida second class offices in per capita savings and Baby Bond sales in 1938 with 26 212.50 dollars issued by postmistress Mrs. S. H. Bowman. Mount Dora placed second, Leesburg ninth, Eustis thirteenth among 52 offices. Clermont ranked high in total sales with several cities above 20 000 dollars. The article also notes Lake Worth posted the largest amount at 70 425 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Florida
United States
S. H. Bowman
Mount Dora
Leesburg
Eustis
Fernandina
Fort Pierce
Key West
Lake Worth
Palatka
Panama City
Quincy
Sanford
Stuart
Winter Park
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lake Conservation Council
Lake
Kiwanis News
Lions Oy News
Lake Countian
Park Board Notes
U. S
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