Chamber Of Commerce Supper Enjoyed By Attendees
The Chamber of Commerce supper and program last Friday drew 120 attendees at the Community Building social room with Hallowe en decor. The Golden Triangle Laundry string band led by Henry Heist opened and closed with a request number. Visitors included new residents Dr W R Lambert and family from Haines City introduced by Dr Lambert. Mount Dora baseball players were honored, with J G Kirby presenting gold tokens and praising the season. Otis Hale was lauded for seven years of perfect attendance as a player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Hallowe’en
Golden Triangle Laundry
Henry Heist
Hanscom
W. R. Lambert
Haines City
Lambert
Baptist Church
Mount Dora
White
J. G. Kirby
New York
Lake Orange
Kirby
Otis Hale
Sam Simpson
J. G. Ray, Jr
Clovis
Jeff Brantley
Homer Morris
Mount Dere High School Athlete Award Planned
At a Kiwanis meeting Mr Carl Graves announced Mount Dere Hotel Association will award the best school athlete for the current year ending next June. A committee led by John H Neville will draft conditions to judge the award on overall athletic merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Carl Graves
Mount Dera
Annual Meeting Of Lake County Red Cross
The Lake County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its annual meeting Saturday afternoon November 5 at 3 o clock in the Court House at Tavares. Mr Wilson of the National organization and the Red Cross Nursing Bureau head will speak. Main topics: whether to place a Red Cross nurse in the county and election of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
American Red Cross
Court House
Tavares
Wilson
National Organization
Washington
The
Red Cross
Girl Scout Benefit Show at Beacham Theater Orlando
Proceeds from ticket sales before Saturday support Orange Lake League Girl Scouts debt on the new Orlando Scout headquarters. The November 6 show at Beacham Theatre features Will Rogers in Down To Earth and a Girl Scout short, with Magnolia School set as archive and exhibit space. Miss Laura Neville handles ticket sales in the Chamber of Commerce office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacham Theatre
Orlando
Orange Lake League
Magnolia School
Mount Dora
League
Will Rogers
Laura Neville
Chamber of Commerce
P. S. C. Notes on pledges and club fund-raising efforts
The P S C notes a Thursday meeting to recruit new pledges Ned Ferti Buster Williams and Harry Hopcraft who will become members after four weeks. Miss Hubbell Mrs Banton and Ray Brantley funded a floor lamp two rockers a secretary a rug a piano and treasury. Proceeds from a peanut shucking party will support fixtures and expenses. About four new pledges expected in upcoming meetings. John Thompson joined as pledge October 31. A play is being planned to raise more funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Ferti
Buster Williams
Harry Hopcraft
Mount Dora Employment Relief Effort Continues
The Citizens Employment Commission in Mount Dora, now in its fifth month, provides jobs to local men and dependents. It has logged 10 165 work hours and paid 1 415 51 in vouchers at groceries. only 4 18 remains from the Federal Aid fund, prompting calls for more donations to sustain operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Employment Commission
Mount Dora
Donnelly Avenue
George J. White
Commission
Bank
H. W. Harlowe
E. M. Wentworth
Mount Dora shortstop Otis Hale may hold unique baseball record
J G Kirby Mount Dora baseball club president argues Hale has played every inning in seven straight seasons without a gap. Kirby seeks any comparable amateur or pro record and invites readers to report any equal achievements. Hale is praised for consistency and sportsmanship at shortstop and at bat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Otis Hale
J. G. Kirby
Hale
Kirby
Howey Club to Hold Meeting on Governor Candidacy
A Howey for Governor club meeting is set for Friday November 4 at 7 30 pm in the Community Building social rooms. All supporters urged to attend as the club urges active effort to elect Mr Howey to the governorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howey For Governor Club
Mr. Howey
Howey
Whose Candidate E M Fears Appears On Ballot Card
E M Fears lists his name as candidate for Sheriff on the Lake County ballot without party designation. The Republican candidate faces Democrat W B Gibson of Lady Lake in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Fears
Lake County
W. B. Gibson
Lady Lake
Demonstration of Citrus Tree Tonic At Tremain Grove
About twenty five to thirty citrus growers attended a demonstration of citrus tree tonic by Frank B. Guthrie of DeLand in the Tremain street grove Tuesday afternoon. They expressed keen interest in the treatment and its potential benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Guthrie
DeLand
L. A. Tremain Grove
Tremain — Street
Kiwanis Hosts Mount Dora High School Football Team
The Mount Dora high school football team, coached by Vincent, visited Kiwanis last Thursday. Captain Lem Downs and co captain J D Mosteller praised sportsmanship and pledged effort in upcoming games. John H Neville spoke on athletics value and Mr Carl Graves offered a trophy for versatile student athletes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent
Kiwanis
Lem Downs
J. D. Mosteller
Rahs
John H. Neville
Carl Graves
Mount Dora
Professor Roseborough
Paul R. Mahony
Another Merchants Party Sat Evening
Saturday night crowds attended the merchants party with band music and a Democratic speech in the theatre. Mr. Quixley thanked the people for supporting home merchants and announced another gathering with band music and grocery baskets. Five baskets plus sacks of potatoes and apples were distributed to local residents and shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quixley
John Morris
Charlie Deas
F. C. Houser
Bessie Woodard
W. S. Towne
Wm. Swartz
J. F. Ross
Sam Griggs
John Silas
Bill Lee
W. H. Cowart
Democratic Rally At Local Theatre Highlights Tariff Debate
A Saturday evening gathering drew a mixed audience of Republicans and Democrats. Judge J L Millard chaired and spoke against high tariffs, arguing they push industries abroad, followed by Harold Hippler who advocated the Democratic Platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Millard
Harold Hippler
Community Ladies' Committee Reports and Donations
The Community Ladies' Committee reports their volunteer luncheons at the Community Building and notes receipts since January 1 totaling 552.65 for new equipment. Funds remain 7.00. Mrs. H. M. Leem loans tapestries and a steel engraving, Mrs. Elizabeth Evans chairs, with many helpers among younger ladies and town treasurer W. J. Johnson keeping accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Johnson
H. M. Leem
Elizabeth Evans
Kid Miller Wins Semi Final Bout in Leesburg
Kid Miller from Mount Dora substituted for Luke Stacey in the Cole's Arena match against Jap Douglas of Lakeland and stopped him with a fifth round knockout. Douglas fought hard but Miller delivered a sensational finishing burst in the Leesburg ring. Wilber Stokes, the south middleweight champion, defeated Tiger Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Kid Miller
Mount Dora
Luke Stacey
Jap Douglas
Lakeland
Douglas
Miller
Wilber Stokes
South
Tiger Long
Park Beautification Funds Need Further Support
Mrs Zell reports $15 collected for park beautification from Eastman Ganin George White Marshall Hurlburt and A Friend after Mr White urged fund drive at the Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds from summer card parties have gone to the employment fund, exhausting beauty fund. donations now needed to pay for winter blooming plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Chamber of Commerce
Zell
Eastman
Ganin
George White
Marshall Hurlburt
Rumage Sale By Ladies Aid at Donnelly Avenue Store
The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. church announces a rummage sale in the former Feigin store on Donnelly Avenue on Friday and Saturday, November 4th and 5th, beginning at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
Republican Meeting Here On Saturday Night
Hon W R O Neal of Orlando will address Mount Dora and nearby residents Saturday evening November 5 at 7 30 o clock. The talk is at the Park corner Fifth and Donnelly if pleasant or in the Community Hall. He is well known for central Florida upbuilding efforts and the event seeks to avoid overlap with merchants programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. O'Neal
Orlando
Mount Dora
Park Corner
Fifth and
Donnelly
O' Neal
Central
Florida
Mount Dora Bonds Refunding Effort Praised by Council
At Tuesday night’s meeting Clerk Johnson reported that of 39000 bonds due October 1 this year 37000 have been exchanged for refunding bonds. For the range 1932 to 1936 issued bonds 60000 in refunding bonds have been issued in exchange. The town’s financial position is praised as enviable and worthy of congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Mount Dora
Fine Attendance at Leesburg 14th District Masons meeting
Mount Dora Masonic Lodge attended the Leesburg held 14th District gathering with over two hundred present. Distinguished guests included Grand Master J.S. B. Moyer and Deputy Grand Master B. M. Helvenston. Dr. R. A. Williams spoke on Universality of Masonry. Moyer named honorary district association member. Mount Dora reps J. E. Mattocks J. M. Smith C. M. Gudgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Ralph B. Chapman
Howard M. Smith
Walter Scott
R. A. Williams
14Th District
Lake View Hotel
Leesburg
State of Florida
B. M. Helvenston
Harry G. Taylor
District Association
Dr. Williams
Moyer
Association
J. E. Mattocks
J. M. Smith
C. M. Gudgeon
W. C. T. U. Convention Opens in Sanford
The annual W. C. T. U. state convention is in Sanford this week with strong local representation. Mrs. Anna Carr delivered the welcome response. Mount Dora members aim for full attendance, traveling to attend multiple meetings in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Anna Carr
Mount Dora
Celery City
Central District Christian Endeavor plans convention
Mrs George Coffin and Mr and Mrs Grant Cowles attended by meeting Sunday afternoon of the Central District Christian Endeavor executive committee at Umatilla. They prepared the program for the district convention to be held at Umatilla Saturday and Sunday November 26 and 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Coffin
Grant Cowles
Central District
Christian. Endeavor Executive
Umatilla
B P W Club Plans Meeting and Winter Park Social
The B P W Club schedules a regular meeting for Monday evening November 7 in the James Simpson building. Members and nonmembers are invited. Attendees from Mount Dora include Miss Mary Dyson Mrs Lillian Banks and Miss Harriet Banks. About forty five B P W groups from Haines City Kissimmee Orlando and Winter Park attended Dr Rosalie Morton’s lawn party in Winter Park with an art filled, informal program and refreshments.
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Business
James Simpson
Mount Dora
Mary Dyson
Lillian Banks
Harriet Banks
Rosalie Morton
Winter Park
Haines City
Kissimmee
Orlando
Morton
Brewer Estate
Street Light Requests Approved by Town Council
At Tuesday night’s council meeting the light committee was directed to install two new street lights. One near the fertilizer plant servicing many residents, and another at East Town Lincoln and Tre main streets near a fire plug. The lights are deemed badly needed.
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East Town
Lincoln
Tremain Streets
Armistice Day Celebration Plannned in Eustis by American Legion
All members of the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary are urged to attend Armistice Day events in Eustis. Special exercises will be held at Ferran Park band stand at 11 a.m. on Armistice Day, followed by a basket picnic at Lake Joanna for veterans and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Eustis
Ferran Park
Lake Joanna
PLAN COUNTY MEET AT BAPTIST CHURCH
The Lake County Baptist Association will meet at the Baptist church here on Thursday and Friday, November 10 and 11. The ladies of the local Baptist church are arranging elaborate entertainments for attendees.
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Ladies of the Baptist Church
Lake County Baptist Association
Baptist Church
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Russell Kay
String Band
County Red Cross
Kiwanis News
W. R. O’neal
W. C. T. U. Convention
American Legion
Plan County Meet
Weather Report
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