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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1940
Page
1
Floridians warn that commercial seining devastates the St Johns river bass population once famed for large catches. Activists urge a change in law to end seine fishing in fresh waters and restore protection for the state’s prized game fish.
At a Lake County Red Cross meeting in the County Superintendent’s office, E C Huey read Norman H Davis’s message urging a national relief drive of 10 million dollars. The Lake County quota is 1600, with funds to go directly to relief and not operating expenses. Dr R W Dickson chairs the Mount Dora Branch with Margaret Lewis as secretary and Mrs George Keller as treasurer. Contributions may be sent to the local officers.
James Cooper was injured Thursday afternoon after a 20 foot fall from a tree while working at the Nolte grove in Tangerine. He is at Lake County Medical Center in Eustis under treatment for spinal injuries and is reported to be as well as possible by a specialist.
Mrs J D Pease welfare chair of Mount Dora PTA and Woman's Club attended the Florida Tuberculosis and Health Association annual conference in Orlando. Lake County speakers included Dr R L Bowen Eustis and Mrs Reed Edmunds with focus on the private citizen's role in tuberculosis.
Lake County Boy Scouts and Central Florida Council met in Eustis to review fund drive results covering Lake and surrounding counties. Mount Dora raised 175 dollars from 137 donors, while 1940 objectives include training merit badge counselors, district roundtables, and a May_SHIFT council camporee at Wewa with emphasis on troop camping.
United States Senator Charles O. Andrews returns to the Senate, cancelling Florida speaking engagements. He cites Europe’s war and national defense needs, reiterating opposition to sending American troops abroad while pledging readiness to defend the nation or uphold the Monroe Doctrine.
Lake County observes WPA National Community Week May 20 to 25. Committees led by Mrs. Helen B. Hanford plan exhibits by WPA divisions at the Fair Grounds in ESTIS from 2 to 10 PM daily. A Parent Teacher Association supper Monday evening proceeds aid the program as Lake County learns why This Work Pays Your Community.
Two Girl Scout patrols combine for a candy sale on Saturday to raise money for the Girl Scout House building fund. Residents are urged to buy candy and support the effort.
Kiwanis club honors mothers and wives at a May meeting with speakers, tributes, and reflections on motherhood. George White introduces attendees including Mrs. David M. Simpson, pioneer resident and mother of Mayor Simpson, as well as several local families. Attendees receive corsages and carnations. Carl Graves wins attendance prize and will discuss hotels during Hotel Week.
The P T A sponsors a two day charity screening at the Princess Theatre on May 21 and 22 featuring Deanna Durbin in It’s A Date. Executive board and faculty sell tickets with the group earning a percentage on pre Tuesday May 21 sales. Unsold tickets must be returned to the theatre manager.
Mount Dora Growers Cooperative employees and their families gathered for the annual fish fry at Trimble Park last Wednesday. About seventy five people attended, with Mr. Dave Sellers and Mr. Robert Fenton directing the meal and Mrs. Maggie Moten in charge of the hush puppy station.
Dr. R C Conklin is in Bay Pines Veterans Hospital St. Petersburg for a serious sinus trouble aggravated by dust from home repairs after a recent fire. Dr Devorsak and Dr Marsh transported him in their car.
Lake Dora faced Zellwood at Hein Field at 3 30. In Eustis Sunday Winter Park edged the locals 10 8 as Dorans led 8 4 into the ninth before costly miscues. Hale Shipes and Simpson each had two baggers as the team posted 14 hits to Winter Park’s 10 while Mc Cown pitched well for Winter Park.
Readable lines show a baseball box score with errors and numerous player names and stats for hits runs batted in three base hits stolen bases and pitching details. Teams Clermont Mount Dora and others are mentioned with box score notes including pitchers Morrison Crabtree Miller and McCown.
A Christian Endeavor Rally at First Presbyterian Church Apopka Florida on Friday May 17 1940 at 8 00 p m features speakers from Eustis Orlando and Apopka covering physical spiritual mental and social topics. Alumni Association work will be explained by Sam Robinson of Eustis. Music led by Apopka group with song service by Vivian Wilkins and devotional by Dr S L McCarty. A Friendship Circle led by Josephine Daughtery follows a social period and activity awards are announced.
Mount Dora mayor M V Simpson proclaims May 2025 as WPA Community Week urging residents to visit open houses and inspect Work Projects Administration projects under the slogan This Work Pays Your Community. The proclamation aligns local effort with federal WPA programs and invites citizen participation during the designated week.
The Lake County wide installation of American Legion posts and Auxiliaries is postponed to Tuesday May 21 at 8 p.m. in the Mount Dora Community Building. Seventh District Commander Geo Weinstein will install Legion officers. Mrs Harry Kreisinger will install Auxiliary officers. Attending will be Post Commander Bob Williamson, Betty McClure, and Vivia Craig. Refreshments to follow. All Mount Dora Post 35 and Mount Dora Auxiliary members urged to attend.
Registrar reports at chapel reveal J. D. Mosteller as top scholar with a 97 average, highest in the senior class. Marshall Asher, a Texas freshman, follows at 96.4 and Mrs. Channing Cope, a senior woman, scores 95 as the highest female grade.
Mr. Stanton M. Child recently bought the triangle at the SW corner of Alexander and Fourth across from his home. It will be ploughed and landscaped as a public park with benches to enjoy sunsets over Lake Dora, enhancing the town’s appearance and the Lakeside Inn approach.
The Florida National Exhibits will feature Louis Torres a 17 year old Tampa high school student who sings bass at the second year of the New York World’s Fair.
The Mount Dora Growers Cooperative held its annual meeting at the packing house on Highland avenue with strong attendance. C. H. Estey was elected president, B. F. Williamson vice president, and G. B. Hurlburt secretary treasurer. a 32 percent rise in season tonnage and expanded marketing services were reported by manager Hurlburt. The cooperative emphasizes low cost operations, grove production support, and local community benefits.
The Girl Scouts held a regular meeting on Monday May 13 with many former members present. Two patrols will join forces Saturday to sell candy to raise funds for the Girl Scout House building project. Martha Williamson and Libby Drawdy served as scribes.
Fishermen anticipate the return of bass fishing next week after a period of closed season. Bouts and parties plan to hit the water early Tuesday morning as anglers prepare for the open season and maximize catches.
leesburg Florida set dates June 19 and 20 for the Watermelon Festival featuring water sports and the dedication of the Venetian Gardens sea plane base Mount Dora defeated Clermont on Sunday and Zellwood was to play here at 3 30 today
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