This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 32 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1946
Page
1
The commencement is set for Friday May 31 at 8 00 p m in the Community Auditorium with the program to be announced in next week's Topic. es Von Weber Rev George Gibson.
Northbound travelers hear Skyland Hotel and Brightwaters Lodge praised by Dr and Mrs Chislin. Bridgy reports first grass game at Boston Bowling Green Club where Frank’s team lost 21 to 14. Graybill and Judge praised as top players. Mount Dora potential moves for Graybill and Jack Judge as well. Mount Dora guests welcomed by Joe Tracy Ed Steinmetz Jim Hallowell Charlie Parry. George Leitch and Walter Woolman hospitalized. Park season opener noted in New York Times clipping. Central Park greens cited with Allan Grant now rising as a strong rinker. historic note on Van Cortland Park 1917 first green since old bowing grounds. Lawn bowling spreading through Boston New York Philadelphia regions and beyond. East Liverpool clubs mentioned with Louthans McDonalds Lawrence Smiths. Laughing Larry Smith recalled as bowling hero. Morse brothers’ Northbound group delivered 15 to 13 victory with four ties Friday night.
The second meeting of the Den Mothers training course will be held Friday night May 24 at 7 30 oclock at the home of Mrs Robert Stewart corner Ninth avenue and Alexander street All interested are urged to be present.
Mount Dora Public Library presents a review of Spin a Silver Dollar about a young east coast couple who move west to run a trading post on an Arizona Navaho reserve. They befriend a silent Navaho boy and observe desert and village life, with vivid color paintings of their journey and Navaho tradition.
The church holds Bible School at 9 45 a m with Morning Worship at 11 00 a m The Training Union will deliver the morning sermon Special music comes from the chorus choir In the evening the congregation will attend the Community Building commencement exercises All are invited.
Rev George Gibson will preach at 11 o clock on Sunday with the sermon topic A Great Future Is Ahead of Us. The anthem will be Farrant Lord For Thy Tender Mercies Sake. A nursery for preschoolers operates during worship and Sunday School meets at 9 45 a m. No evening services due to baccalaureate at Com. Church activities included Congregational Supper at Community Hall with reports plans and new members noted. May 19 was Church Emphasis Sunday with renewed loyalty.
The Community Church will hold its final service next Sunday morning before a summer break. Worship resumes on the first Sunday in October, October sixth. Dr. Richards sermons on The End of the World. Dr. and Mrs. James A. Richards depart Monday for a summer residence in Big O Maine. A European famine relief fund totals 2077 dollars, with summer donations sent to Dr. Richards in Bridgton Maine or Mount Dora to be forwarded.
Lions Club notes Jim Cooper remarks about postwar crime waves. Seminole and Lake County banks exposed a forger using false names. sheriff warns nearby counties. Lion Futch reports DeLand zone meeting. Girl Scouts serve supper. Next Wednesday Ladies Night at Trimble Park with a general picnic 5 to 6 PM.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce surpassed 1600 members as of last week, reaching 1697 with ongoing remittances. Florida Telephone Corp funded 50 memberships, helping Clermont push past its 104 quota to make Lake County's 19th community to hit its 1946 member assignment.
Dr. R J Dalton reports that 3 170 chest x rays from the state mobile unit in Lake County found 24 with infection. Of these, 12 were chest infections and 12 other diseases. Immunizations for smallpox and diphtheria have been given in 18 of 32 county schools.
Mr and Mrs Bruggs Kennedy Mrs Lem Downs and Bobby Vincent spent several days on a boating trip to Silver Springs. They traveled in a W M eee cruiser arriving Wednesday and returned Sunday. The Kennedy couple rode with them, spending the night and returning Sunday afternoon.
Gene Downs reports on local baseball with Winter Garden defeating Mount Dora 11 to 2 and Clermont beating Mount Dora 7 to 1. Teasley makes multiple errors with Lane, sparking a playful critique as teams plan to strengthen for upcoming games.
Mrs. Caroline H. Dahm longtime Mount Dora resident died unexpectedly Friday May 17 in Webster Groves Missouri after an operation for a broken hip She had sold her Lakeshore Drive home last year and lived with her son Omer Dahm in Webster Groves Funeral services were held Monday at Parker Funeral Home in Webster Groves
Friends mourn the death of Mrs. Rachel Nutt Dean wife of Nathaniel W. Dean who died Tuesday May 14 in an Orlando hospital after collapse on the street. A Mount Dora resident for 20 years she was active in welfare work. Survived by husband three brothers and two sisters. Funeral at Carey Hand chapel Orlando with Rev. George Gibson officiating. Burial in Rutherford New Jersey at a later date.
George Oliver Cunningham 89 died Sunday morning at his niece Tracy M. Kramer’s home in Mount Dora. He leaves two sisters Mrs. John Roe of Coraopolis PA and Miss Bessie Cunningham of Atlantic City NJ. A Sewickley native, he lived with his niece five years and was the oldest member of Allegheny Commandery 35 Knights Templar Pittsburgh and a charter member of Doric Lodge 630 Sewickley. His body was sent to Sewickley for services and burial with nephew C C Blair of Jacksonville.
The plaque Blarney Castle in Lake County Mount Plymouth sold last week to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Van Duesen of Fort Lauderdale by Realtor W. J. Kistler of Tavares. The replica home, designed by Samuel Stull, was built for a Chicago operator and features a modern interior. The property had been owned by Ted Lyons who moved to Daytona Beach.
Jim Wetz born March 17 1929 in Bradenton Florida moved through four schools before joining M D H S He stands 5 7 brown hair brown eyes enjoys Lil Abner and dreams up airplane models in study hall After graduation he plans to join the navy and his parents advise buying a well equipped farm with roads utilities and markets.
The A&P store opens this morning at Donnelly and Seventh after a week’s move. The remodeled building offers increased size, bright lighting, and ample customer parking, addressing the former downtown location’s parking shortcomings.
Kiwanis club hosts Mount Dora High School graduating class for a luncheon. Class officers sit at the speaker table and each Kiwanian should invite a class member as dinner partner. Program features a Water Selete presentation and motion pictures. Lt. Gov. N. Ray Carroll visited, praised the club but noted poor attendance. Members urged to submit missing record blanks.
The Florida Authorized Projects committee of the Florida Waterway Congress will meet at the Orange Court Hotel Orlando May 23 24 representatives from federally authorized Florida projects will attend to discuss construction plans Sessions open 3 p m Thursday dinner at 7 p m Friday 10 a m closing luncheon 1 p m Banks Orlando director hosts Brown Clermont chairman of committee.
Mount Dora Woman's Club meets May 28 at 2:00 p.m. to discuss a new constitution and by laws and a directory for club officers. Memorial Day activities include a May 30 parade at 3:30 p.m. led by American Legion color guard and firing squad, followed by a 4:00 p.m. service and Gold Star awards to local veterans' families.
The First Baptist Church bought the Hathaway apartment building and furniture adjacent to the church. Pastor Sutley says it will serve as a pastorium during construction, then as a Sunday School annex. Purchase price was $5,000 in cash.
The Ziegfeld Follies for 1946 will be the final May feature at the Princess. Shows run May 28 and 29 with 7 p.m. and 9 10 p.m. screenings. star displays include Esther Williams underwater ballet Fred Astaire Lucille Bremer dances and a rumored last appearance with Gene Kelly.
The Lake County Council P T A met in Mount Dora on May 17 at 8 p m. Mrs J E Guy of Mount Dora received the county presidency for 1946 47. Supt F J Banning installed officers and presented the retiring president a corsage. Dr Broward Culpepper of Tallahassee gave an inspiring address. Refreshments were served by Mrs R V Parker and committee.
The Florida Christian Endeavor Union and state executive committee meet in Eustis on June 1 and 2. Mrs Ruth A With leads the state office and H Lawrence Peabody announces representatives from across Florida. David A Denslow arranged the Eustis gathering for this statewide youth group spanning six denominations.
Rev and Mrs J F Brantley of Richton Mississippi spent a brief visit with his parents Mr and Mrs John Brantley this week. They returned to Mississippi from Miami where Mr Brantley attended the Southern Baptist convention and then joined a post convention trip to Cuba. The five person party marked Pan American Airlines' largest one day Cuban flight.
Five thousand copies of Lake County News were mailed this week to prospective visitors and settlers who engaged with the county commercial organization and to members. The issue highlights the county's development and is being sent nationwide to nearly all U S states, Canadian provinces, and twelve other countries.
The Florida Unit of the American Contract Bridge League hosts a three day event at the Mayfair Inn Sanford featuring mixed pair, open pair and open team of four championships. Prizes include the Goren trophy and Seminole County Chamber of Commerce trophies with master points awarded.
C. L. Bassett of Tavares named District Deputy Grand Master of the 14th District by Grand Master Frank Brown. He directs eight lodges in the district including seven in Lake County and Wildwood. Bassett has been a Mason since 1932 and was Master of Tavares Lodge No. 234 in 1939.
A fourteen foot mural at the Naval Officers Mess in Bremerhaven depicts the Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora, Florida. The German soldier sketched the view from a postcard provided by Lt. Dick Edgerton, the club’s supply officer and manager. The artist was paid eight packs of cigarettes daily for the work.
Gibson Treadwell 19 reenlisted in the Navy after two years’ service and took the oath at Jacksonville command. Billie Treadwell age 18 enlisted in the Army in Orlando despite a draft exemption rule and reported for a physical at Camp Blanding. Both brothers enlisted on the 16th, sons of Mrs. Modelle Treadwell.
G B Jones Radio Service of Lake Jem has been approved as a training agency for veterans eligible to become radio technicians. Two years of training may qualify veterans under the GI Bill. The Veterans Administration issues certificates and administers benefits, with Frank Banning supervising Lake County training.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.