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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1934
Page
1
The Sideline notes a Mount Dora versus Winter Garden game this afternoon at 3 30. Diamondball Independents face the High School and P S Club on Friday and Monday with all diamondball games at the High School.
In a Friday diamondball contest, the local high school upset the Independents 11 to 6. The Independents, once highly ranked, had defeated strong town teams earlier but faltered against the school in this league opener.
Grady Simpson led the Independents to a 65 in a decisive win over the P S Club at the school house. Ray and Vincent sparked a late rally in the seventh inning as Javens singled to seal the victory. Norris pitched well for P S while Simpson and Wise paced the Independents on the mound and at the plate. The two teams set up a two out of three series with the next game scheduled for next Tuesday at 5 o clock.
The Independents meet High School Friday afternoon for their second game at the school house. High School won their previous encounter 11 to 6. The game starts at 5 o clock at the school house.
The P S Club will defend the Mount Dora diamondball title against the High School next Monday at 5 PM on school grounds. A previous 18 to 5 win by P S Club occurred when High School were not at full strength. Monday's game should differ.
Primary election to be held Tuesday in City Hall with polls open from 8 a m until sundown. County commissioners appoint election officials M V Simpson R Farson J J Biss nementors and C R Javens to oversee the voting.
The Epworth Leagues of the De Land District meet at Winter Park Methodist Church on Thursday. First Methodist attendees ride to the venue at 5 30 PM. Fellowship at 6 00 PM followed by a Lake Osceola boat ride. An 8 00 PM district business session discusses the Daytona Beach institute June 25 to July 1 at the Community church with W V Meredith as dean. Perry B James teaches Epworth League Publicity and The Enrichment of Character courses.
Abby Jo Simpson of Sargent School for Physical Education at Boston University earns recognition for leadership roles. She serves as treasurer of Pi Gamma Mu and president of the Camp Council, and was appointed social director. She performed the solo part in "Lullaby" at the Boston Arena Demonstration of Physical Activities.
The local American Legion Auxiliary held a successful poppy sale Saturday selling all but thirty nine of five hundred poppies and raising over four ten dollars. Unsold poppies were wreathed by Mrs. Griffiths and placed on the soldier's memorial at Donnelly Park for Memorial Day.
Lake county schools will not lose revenue from auto tag price cuts this year. Tax revenue from tag sales matches last year at $85,573.11 for Lake County after Florida adopted the lock strip tag preventing tag transfer between cars.
Members of the Builders Trade Association are urged to remember the picnic and fish fry set for Trimble Park next week on Wednesday evening June 6. E A Redditt chairs the entertainment committee. The note mentions a rate change for loans from production credit associations from five to five percent.
Everett R Close of Mount Dora edged W A Vincent of Mount Dora in a tense Heim Trophy final at the C of C golf tournament. Close rallied from a late deficit to win the 15th through 17th holes and clinch the final hole for the victory as Vincent struggled with the wet course and handicap. The Heim Trophy, awarded since 1927, will this year go to Everett R Close, marking the latest in a line of champions from Mount Dora.
J. B. Griswold of Jefferson Ohio asked about the Cham ber of Commerce golf tourney. Rain postponed matches again and again, delaying finals reported late after Carl Graves had left town. The Topic’s sports writer lacked golf knowledge and information arrived too late, prompting reader inquiry.
The State Hatchery at Winter Haven sent three thousand young black bass to Lake county for stocking several lakes. A million fingerlings will be delivered this season. The article urges stronger fishing laws, a two month closed season, and a game warden with arrest powers to protect undersized bass. It calls for sportsmen to meet and push for protective legislation and enforcement.
A reflection on how a man’s character and stature are defined by the challenges, influences, and duties around him, shaping strength, conduct, and destiny.
Kiwanis to hold memorial service today with Hon. T. G. Futch State Senator from Lake county as speaker. Last Thursday a musical program organized by Mrs Esther Wyatt featured trio numbers Sleatives and mountain airs by a local quartet. Guests included E H Wilkerson of Eustis and W W Ingram. Tom Cooley won attendance prize donated by A J Waltz.
A series of evangelistic services began at the First Baptist Church last Sunday with strong turnout in both morning and evening sessions. The friendly atmosphere drew Splendid congregations from the local community as services continue this week.
The pulpit hosts a revival series this week with Dr. C. M. Brittain of the Florida Baptist Convention and Louisville Theological Seminary leading services. Rev. Milner and local pastors arrange nightly meetings through June 10 with music led by Mrs. Kathleen Gallo and others. Large crowds are expected at Jacksonville and nearby cities.
A Southern state man known for supporting the NRA took on a second wife and drew a summons instead of a Blue Eagle. Court records indicate marital complications and possible legal actions arising from the arrangement.
Mount Dora defeats Clermont 10 7 at Heim Field to extend its winning streak to seven and tighten its hold on first in the Lake Orange League. Clovis Brantley homered with two aboard and Dudley Adkins also went deep as J Brantley added three of four at bats. The game was delayed by rain and ended after seven innings.
Memorial Day services were held at Forest Cemetery in the morning led by the American Legion post. Veterans, war mothers, Legion Auxiliary members and Girl Scouts participated in a parade along Fifth Avenue to the cemetery before the service. The event included prayers, a memorial talk on The Meaning of Liberty, rifle volleys, taps, and benediction. An afternoon observance in a nearby cemetery drew further participation from the post.
Two Tavares youths Bob Hamlin and Ed Baker escaped serious harm after their sailboat flipped in a stiff breeze near the Tavares pavilion on Lake Dora. They were rescued by Captain H J Wise aboard the City of Mount Dora, warmed with hot coffee, and towed to the Dora Canal entrance where they righted the boat and reached shore.
The Umatilla Baptist Church will be dedicated Sunday June 8 at 2 00 oclock with sermon by Reverend J L Jenkins of Boiling Springs NC and choir and male quartet music. A Home Coming service at 10 45 followed by basket dinner at 12 30. Dr C M Brittian missionary secretary will speak. Former members urged to attend both events.
Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Helms of Mount Dora Pharmacy travel to Daytona Beach for the state drug convention to be held Tuesday through Thursday. Mrs. Lamar Hinson of Orlando attends with them, and Oscar Cashwell of Cashwell's Pharmacy is also present. A number of the York poles join tonight for closing festivities.
L. P. Dickie manager of the United States Chamber of Commerce spoke at a county wide gathering sponsored by the local chamber. He praised community effort and urged active leadership, noting citrus and tourism as Lake County’s key industries and the need for national guidance.
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