Derby Day Gag Turns McCain Into Umbrella Mule
SIR HATRACK: Berrien Mc Cain recounts a Derby Day trip gone awry as old college chums fed him a gag. On arrival in Louisville he carried an ever growing load of umbrellas coats cameras and a makeup bag as wives walked with their men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Hatrack
Berrien McCain
Tavares
Ice House Players
Lake Dora
Berrien
Chance
Ohio
Dayton
Pullman
Louisville
Sally
New York City
True to Life and Health Notes From Mount Dora
A humorous slice from local life recalls Patsy Wells rushing to Orlando with her mother and Pearl Downs after a scolded shoes incident. Nearby Mrs. Onie Ruth Hunter attends a Veterans Memorial luncheon while Mount Dora forms its Health and Welfare Council and a speaker recounts a convertible scare on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Wells
Patsy
Berry Wells
Pearl Downs
Orlando
Pearl
Berry
Onie Ruth Hunter
Veterans Memorial Home
Mount Dora
Bevis
Conservation farming plans outlined for Lake District work
Frank Byers of Sorrento joins Lake Soil Conservation District for long term pasture improvements. SCS technicians flagged ditch sites to drain a low area while Pangola and Pensacola Bahia grass will be planted after rains. Orlando SCS engineers Coggins Smith and Jessup toured the county with names including Lane Benton J F Sparks W K Price Jr. and others assessing land use and fertility to sustain soil and community welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Byers
Sorrento
Lake Soil Conservation District
SCS
Pangola
Coggins
Smith
Jessup
Orlando
Invasion To Tell Of Melon Festival Tour Begins
Leesburg businessmen plan a 20 town Central Florida tour to promote the annual Watermelon Festival in Leesburg on May 25. Mount Dora is the fourth stop. The event features a watermelon eating contest with a pool swim test and a $1,000 Knowles trophy for the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Leesburg
Florida
Lake County
Venetian Gardens
Mary and W. G. Knowles
Dorans Win in 12th In Thriller Over Clermont
Mount Dora Ball Club uses nearly all roster to edge Clermont 746 in 12 innings. Burt Chisholm shines on mound while Kelly and Beasley spark late scoring. Clermont ties in ninth before Mount Dora seals win with Burt Chisholm on the hill and a bunt play. Next games: Eustis at Helmfield Sunday and Mount Dora hosts Eustis Wednesday May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Clermont
Pman
Chisholm
Kelly
Smith
Burt Chisholm
Burt
Stack
Eustis
Helmfield
Dorans
Monthaun
Beasley
Clermont AH RH
Dora AH RH
Mesteller
Moore
Odean
Welb'nks
I/Ricks
Bowen
O Driver
Stokes
O Chapm'nyrf
Rutzb'ck
Water Safety Instructors Course Planned in Leesburg
William Jay Barker, Lake County Red Cross safety services chair, announces a water safety instructors course to be held in Leesburg the week of June 20. Enrollment is free for ages 19 plus with a Senior Life Saver certificate, on condition of teaching courses after completion. Enrollees may contact Barker or visit the Red Cross office in Leesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jay Barker
Lake County
Red Cross Chapter
Safety Services Committee
Leesburg
Barker
Red Cross
Mount Dora Pharmacy Offers 35 Cent Rebate
A local ad notes a 35 cent rebate at Mount Dora Pharmacy for purchases at drug stores. The brief promo emphasizes savings and local availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Any. Drug
Mount Dora Pharmacy
Testimonial on Inland Waterway Trip to Silver Springs
Hildegarde and companions recount a daylong voyage along the Oklawaha and Silver River, observing bald eagles, alligators, lily pads, and the Lake Griffin locks. They describe sunning on the boat, wildlife, and a sunset over the Heller estate, calling it an unforgettable life experience.
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Avianger
Florida
Hildegarde
Haynes Creek
Oklawaha
Sharp’s Ferry
Ocklawaha
Silver Springs
McManigals
Lake Dora
Heller Estate
For Sale Signs Harm Lake County Home Values
The Lake County Board of Realtors reports that widespread “For Sale” signs reduce home values by 5 to 8 percent versus similar properties without signs. A campaign to curb sign usage will be launched. Members oppose the proposed Lake County Zoning law as overly strict for highway buildings.
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Lake County
Action Ends Fund Drive In Schools
Fund drives for the Lake County Tuberculosis and Health association will no longer be conducted in schools. Ruth Hunter, retiring secretary, announced the change. The group will sell Christmas Seals through its president Dewey Knight of Miami, stopping school sales but continuing health education materials for Lake County schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Ruth Hunter
Lake County
Dewey Knight
Miami
Good Neighbors Stop Kitchen Fire at Mathias Home
Neighbors Emmett Lane and his wife spotted smoke at the Mathias home in E Liberty Jv around Tuesday afternoon. Lane guided a garden hose through a window and Mrs Lane doused the flames from a leaking bottle gas stove until firefighters arrived and found the fire out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Mathias
E. Liberty Jv
Emmett Lane
Mathiases
Lanes
Mathias
Lane
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Walter W. Shaffer
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Melon
Chrysler
Eustis Auto Inn, Inc
Bay & Orange Ave
Eustis, Florida
Harry Briggs
Merry CO
Stout
Parkersburg
W. Va
TEOL
ETN
Vaughan
Dibble and Son
Washington & Exeter
Sylvan Shores
Chicago
Underwood
R. C. Allen
Todd
Einest “Steelage
Pri
ALL Steel
America
South Main Street
GS Distributors of
Milwaukee
Buz
Mame
Brian Donlevy
Sonny
Electrical Contractors
Brandy-Gudgeon Electric CO
Highland
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