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Mount Dora Topic

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Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1936

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Mount Dora Falls to Kissimmee Kowboys 9-4 in Clash

The Kissimmee Kowboys defeated Mount Dora 9 to 4 as Reneee Dooley and Stevenson pitched relief. Adkins, Mount Dora’s star, was neutralized and held to nine runs. E Murphy and Yowell contributed base hits while Dooley and Murphy struck out multiple batters.

Kissimmee Kowboys Mount Dora Adkins Reneee Dooley Stevenson Allensino E. Murphy Yowell Ve Kins Dooley Murphy Morris and Haines Ab W. Murphy Derence Orrery Uller Sebeseeees Aateere jHansel Aeby Sagar U Yowell Areses Mach S S Walker Pesented Es Deranwsseqeesess 2 Tyner, 2 B Adeebeeeded Jae Eea Deen Ab Haless

Mrs Griffiths Delegates From Mount Dora To International Meet

Mrs Mae Griffiths president of the Kings Daughters circle leaves Friday for Jacksonville en route to Richmond Va to attend the International Kings Daughters Convention May 19 to 22 A social highlight will be a visit to the Governors mansion Final plans were set at the regular meeting at the home of Miss Betty West and Miss Edna Dennis The next gathering on May 26 will be at Mrs Griffiths Ninth avenue with Mrs Nan Stuart as hostesses

Mae Griffiths King’s Daughters Circle Mount Dora Jacksonville Richmond King’s Daughters Governor’s Mansion Griffiths The S Daughters Betty West Edna Dennis Ninth Avenue Nan Stuart

Candidate National Committeewoman Caller Last Week

Mrs Pauline Burke Carr a candidate for National Democratic Committeewoman spoke in Mount Dora last week discussing her motivation to serve the party through organization work in Florida She urged more coordinated efforts by the party and emphasized leadership to unite men and women in the Democratic ranks The position carries no salary and is an honor she continues campaigning across the state

Pauline Burke Carr National Democratic Uise Poe Carr Florida

Official I election inspectors named for June 2 primary

Officials named at May 4 meeting to oversee the June 2 primary. Precinct 20 Mount Dora inspectors C Brooks A J Camp W R Battle clerk Co R Javens. voting at City Hall. Precinct 5 Sorrento inspectors Roy Sanders John Boyd Cecil Cowart. clerk R L Battle. voting at Community Building. Precinct 18 Lake Jem inspectors Lester Verigan J A Heist James Sanders. clerk W T Bland. usual voting place.

Mount Dora C. Brooks A. J. Camp W. R. Battleclerk Co. R. Javens Sorrento Roy Sanders John Boyd Cecil Cowart R. L. Battle Lake Jem Lester Verigan J. A. Heist James Sanders W. T. Bland

Dr Woods Opens New Offices in Donnelly Avenue Building

Dr Will L Wood has moved from the Donnelly Office Building to his own professional building on Donnelly Avenue south of Fourth. He purchased the former Lacock property, remodeled the house, and added a bright waiting room and an upper operating room. The hollow tile structure with stucco finish will house his complete Florida practice once finished.

Will L. Wood Donnelly Donnelly Avenue Fourth Dr. Wood Lacock Wood Florida

State Tuberculosis Board to Inspect Lake County Sites

The State Tuberculosis Board will send its architect and engineer and Dr. J Maxie Dell to Lake County on Friday May 15 to inspect sites offered for the state tuberculosis sanitarium. An active Lake County Chamber of Commerce committee led by Mrs C B Treadway will meet the board and escort them to Seaene four sites.

State Tuberculosis Board J. Maxie Dell Lake County Leesburg

Saturday Poll Tax Deadline Looms in Lake County

Lake county faces a Saturday deadline for poll tax payments with over 4 000 registered voters unpaid. County Tax Collector B A Williams reports 9 811 registered voters split 8 810 Democrats 1 001 Republicans. 1 558 paid for 1936 tax and 2 216 paid for 1934. Estimated 37 percent exempt leaves about 423 eligible voters still owing poll tax.

Lake County B. A. Williams

Memorial Day Services Planned May 31 at Community Building

Union Memorial Day events Sunday May 31 at 11 a.m. in the Community Building. American Legion sponsors. Veterans, Auxiliary, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts invited to meet at Legion Hall 10:30 a.m. and march to the building. An afternoon cemetery service at 2:30 p.m. with speaker and graveside decorations. Public invited.

Union Memorial American Legion Veterans of All Wars American Legion Auxiliary Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Legion Hall Legion Auxiliary Boy

Mystery Candidate Delivers Charged Park Address

A traveling speaker drew crowds with a loud speaker in town and in nearby areas. His hour and a half talk provoked mixed reaction as residents closed doors to avoid the speech while some locals praised him, yet no one admits to voting for him. a leather medal awaits the first correct guess of his name.

Lee R Man

Without Vision the People Perish at At Community Church

Dr. Brodie delivers Sunday morning sermon on vision and guidance. Vocal numbers include a duet Resignation by Cara Roma and Mr. and Mrs. Barton Mumaw. a solo Over the Stars there is Rest by Miss Maxine Saltsman. May 24 closing service and Mount Dora High School laureate sermon follow.

Mount Dora High School Cross Road

New Grove Service Brings Expert Help to Lake County Citrus Growers

Lake County Horticultural Society led by Henry Pringle offers independent citrus growers access to Dr. W W Yothers of Orlando at low cost. A permanent service committee lists W L E Barnett Mount Dora as chair with H C Brown Clermont Loran Stover Fruitland Park and C R Hiatt county agent. Dr Yothers accessible via County Agent Hiatt for brighter, better fruit. The note adds a home remedy for floor cracks using a flour paste with alum.

Lake County Horticultural Society Henry Pringle Leesburg J. C. Short Clermont H. C. Hendrickson Eustis Florida W. W. Yothers Orlando W. L.E. Barnett Mount Dora H. C. Brown Loran Stover Fruitland Park C. R Hiatt Lake County Dr. Yothers Yothers Hiatt Sue

Kiwanis Puts Spotlight on Florida Conservation Efforts

Tallahassee officials receive a push from Lake County writer Mr Newell as he chairs the Florida Conservation Council. The council unites up to forty organizations to press for enforceable conservation laws protecting alligators bears and salt water game fish, plus stricter fishing practices and hunting season safeguards.

Tallahassee Newell Lake County Leesburg Florida Conservation Council Adene Department State Department of Ps and Fish Canada Florida

Subscribers urged to renew despite missed notices in April

The editor apologizes for neglecting subscription notices due to duties. Many subscribers have renewed without receipt of expiry alerts. Expiration date appears on the pink label as 4-136 indicating renewal began April 1, 1936.

No Liquor Stores On Main Streets Of Town

The town council on first reading restricts sale of liquor and beverages over 14 percent within town limits. It cannot ban all sales or set prohibitive licenses, but may ban in defined areas. Prohibited zones include 330 feet of Highland avenue to the town line, Donnelly avenue lake to town line, Fifth avenue to Lake Dora and along Federal Highway 441 to the west. The full ordinance is printed on another page.

Highland Avenue Seventh Avenue Fifth Avenue Lake Dora

Lake County Candidates Listed for June Primary

Complete list shows candidates for Lake County offices including senator, representative, sheriff, tax collector, clerk, surveyor, and from five districts for county commissioners. Mount Dora residents in district 4 vote for two or three commissioners and precinct committeemen, with constable for precinct 20.

Lake County Geo. J. Dykes Mount Dora H. C. Lasater F. E. Owens Eustis M. V. Simpson Mount B. A. Williams J. Phillip Doss Circuit Court Geo. J. D. H. B. Harrell Myers S. J. Johnson J. Chester Lee la No J. J. Bailes Chas. C. Giles S. C. Peacock C. M. Love Stanley. James O .M. Simpson John Armstrong A. L. Smith

Mount Dorans Assist In Old Songs Concert

Mount Dora musicians joined Eustis performers in a benefit concert for Eustis Kiwanis underprivileged children fund at the Eustis Municipal Auditorium. The program featured old time songs with solos, choruses, and an instrumental ensemble led by Mr. Barton Mumaw.

Mount Dorans Mount Dora Eustis Eustis Municipal Auditorium Barton Mumaw Eustis Kiwanisub Home Sweet Home Santa Lucia Ben Bolt Sweet Afton Annie Laurie Juanita Brahms Harold Hippler Eustis Kiwanis Kiwanis Mumaw

Absentee Ballot Options for Lake County Voters

The Lake County County Judge outlines three ways a qualified voter may cast an absentee ballot for the June primary. Voters out of county may vote in another county with a ballot that lacks Lake county nominees, or request a Lake County ballot by affidavit, with rules for counting. A final note states the first federal forestry appropriation was in 1876.

Lake County Florida United States

Mount Dora Diamondball League Opens Season With Doubleheader

The Mount Dora Diamondball League starts next Tuesday at Heim Field with a doubleheader after a final practice game. Managerial staff Hale Javens Jeruean Simpson lead four teams including Nuts and Bolts Taters and Grits Chips and Shavin's and Javens Rollin. Admission is 15 cents with free entry for ladies.

Mount Dora Diamondball League Heim Field Mount Dora Simpson Grady Kendall F. E Tremain Clayton Perkins Raymond Turner J. M Brown Glenn Green Theo Kirkland Martin Thompson A.A Sadler Buck MacConnell Wells Bobby Whitcomb Otis Ray J. G Reid Millard Joe David Adams Amos Brantley Clovis Howard Chapman Ross Williamson Bill James E. M Chips Shavin Jerue L. C Jensen Drugg Proctor Carpenter K. L Sir Parker Cecil McCown Mortimer Shipley V. G Nutter Cook

Pre School Clinic for Upcoming First Graders

A pre school clinic will be held in the school auditorium on Friday May 15 at 9 am for all children entering first grade in September.

Deep Sea Fishing Trip For Woco-Pop Operators

Paul Ault and Bill Williamson joined sixteen Woco-Pop operators for a Tarpon Springs fishing trip on Sunday May 10. They left at 3:00 a.m. and returned late in the evening. The catch included a barrel of grouper and much enjoyment in perfect weather.

Paul Ault Bill Williamson Tarpon Springs

Remodeling of Donnelly Avenue Store Room by M. V. Simpson

M. V. Simpson is remodeling the Donnelly Avenue store room to create two smaller rooms. A new partition will divide the large space and the front will be altered to provide two entrances. The temporary partition currently separates the Townsend Club and Goodman’s Barber Shop.

M. V. Simpson Donnelly. Avenue Bever Shipley’s M. Simpson & Son Townsend Club Goodman's

New Library Additions List Selected For Public Library

Books recently placed in the public library include Birds of America edited by G Gilbert Pearson The Way of a Transgressor by Negley Farson Sweden the Middle Way by Marquis Childs The Hurricane by Hall and Nordoff ABC Murders by Agatha Christie Conquest by Marriage by Warrick Deeping Gaudy Night by Dorothy L Sayers The Thinking Reed by Rebecca West The Exile by Pearl Buck House in Paris by Elizabeth Bowen and The Exile by Pearl Buck.

Public ‘Library Birds of America G. Gilbert Pearson Negley Farson Sweden Marquis Childs Hall & Nordoff ABC Murders Agastha Christie Warrick Deeping Dorothy Sayers the Thinking Reed Rebecca West Pearl Buck Paris Elizabeth Bowen

Eustis Legion Honors Gold Star Mothers During Music Week

Eustis American Legion and Auxiliary observed Music Week by honoring Gold Star Mothers. Harold Hipler gave the main address while entertainment featured Hawaii guitar solos by Mrs. Paul Ault, violin and accordion by Mr. Harry Wise and Mrs. Velma Nice, a tap dance by Mary Faith Lester, and a reading by Mrs. Morgan. The program closed with all singing the Star Spangled Banner.

American Legion Auxiliary of Eustis America the Beautiful Harold Hipler Paul Ault Harry ‘Wise Velma Nice Mary Faith Lester Morgan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Baseball News Gene Downs England Louis Star Mounttopher Cooley P. Hooten Inepeseci Barks Smock Mosley Javenson R Horne M Pedanneneenwen K.D. Internat DR. Woods NEW Grove Service Kiwanis News Eustis Legion and Auxiliary
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