Mount Dora PTA Nets $754 From Hallowe'en Fete
The Mount Dora Par ent-Tetcher Association raised 754 dollars from a Hallowe en Carnival held at Mount Dora School. The event featured a variety show at the Community Building with performances by Paul Johnson Nona Laney Johnson and others, a fashion show, and multiple booths run by local clubs and groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
PTA
Hallowe’en Fete
Parent-Tetcher Association
Treasury
Paul Johnson
Nona’ Laneyohnson
Owen Gone
Serhan Oh
Johnnie Groves
Carolyn Cox
A. A. Stanaz
D. H. Bishop
M. Turner
P. T
Mary Anna Kelly
Betty Jo Eckholdt
Betty Sue Scott
Martha Simpson
Patsy Dean
Evelyn Brock
Patsy Johnson
Tiny Larsen
Sara Jo Land
Linda Raulerson
Helen — Phil Boyd
Glen Wood
Sue Bond
Maryann Hadlock
Lucile Minkley
Doris Harding
Laura Roseborough
Roy Christopher
Harry Hopcraft
Cecil Bowie
Cecil Parker
J. M. Greene
Hansiedwna Davis Moorhead
Sonny Malone
Dr. J. E. Guy
Kendall Jones
Joe Swift
Millard Reid
Sam Swiger
Grady Simpson
Captain Bowdish
Carl Tucker
Pman Ay Hinson
Otis Hale
Ralph Paul
Tom Brotherson
George Kennedy
Jay Swank
Ed Brooks
Carl Graves
al Rehbaum
Kiwanis
Kenneth Maglathlin
Tracy Kramer
E. L. Riley
Walter Patton
W. L. Story
M. Wells
G. W. Tyler
G. R. Sims
Herbert Trenham
George
A. Vincent
Aie Paul
T. A. Townsend
Herbert Treham
J. M. Turner
Robert Hall
I G. Simpson
Maurice Pike
Mary Burr
Marsell
William Lofroos
R. V. Parker
American Legion
Sam Sipe Blair Kramer
Tommy Hur
Mount Dora High School
Eddy” Harding
Chuck” Allen
Gold Fish
Lions
al Oh Baa, Jr
Clayton Roller
Henry Beims
Ring the Duck
Chester Conny
Owen Conner
Bob
Turkeys
Wanis Club
Women's Club tackles sidewalks and district nurse plans
The Women’s Club held its regular meeting and discussed safety concerns about sidewalks after Mayor Fortner’s accident. Members urged keeping toys off highways and began planning a district nurse project. County Federation sets November 14 meeting at Villa Dora Hotel with 10:00 a.m. session and 1:00 p.m. luncheon, tickets $1.65, reservations by November 9. Speakers include Mrs Henry Pringle and others, plus talks on international relations and Florida Island Lagoon by Mr Karl Lehmann.
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Fortner
County Federation
Lake County Federation
Villa Dora
H. H. Swift
Henry Pringle
Alice Crutcher
Harry C. Hill
Lucille Tally
C. B. Treadway
Louise MacGregor
R. M. Carswell
Karl Lehmann
Florida Island Lagoon
Grand View Hotel Guests From Many States
The Grand View hosts H P Wilder from Needham Mass for a usual vacation stay extended by no luck. Henry Crapo of Franconia NH stops by while Lakeshore Drive home is prepared. Arthur S. Dufour and family join the Crapo party. Guests include Miss Ellen Adams and niece Miss Gertrude Rose of Perrysburg Ohio and Sorrento, as well as numerous out of state visitors from Ohio Michigan Alabama New York City Indiana Florida and Georgia staying at the hotel.
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H. P
Wilder
Sorrento
M, Ney
Cincinnati
Ohio
N. J. Ford
East Lansing
Mich
and Gardner Bourne
Francestown
N. H
E. L. Rowell
Andalusia
Ala
Horace H. Delano
L. E. Weeks
New York City
J. L. Cattell
LaFayette
Ind
Cecil
Sam Turner
Jacksonville
J. M. Pruitt
Live Oak
R. C. Blair, Jr
J. P. Granger
Orlando
Walter B. Bell
Daytona
E. Masters
J. G. Haycraft
M. L. Spencer
Miami
A. Webster, Jr
Apology Issued Over Misprinted Fishing Rod Ad
The Topic apologizes to the AS&M store for a misprint in last week’s advertisement. The Hard Super Caster rod and reel was erroneously listed as 45 dollars. Calls followed the error, though the AS&M staff remained kind about it.
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As&m
Mount Dora Art League Holds Fall Meeting
The Mount Dora Art League met at Mrs. Bigelow's home on October 30. Delegates were appointed to the State Federation meeting in Clearwater December 6 to 8. The sketch class resumes on Monday afternoons, with joiners welcome at the Grandview Hotel before 2 p.m.
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Mount Dora
Winter Library Hours Adopted at Public Library
The Public Library on Fifth Avenue is open every Monday through Saturday from 3 to 6 o'clock, except Sundays. These hours run until May first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Averse
Unday
Lions at Halloween Carnival Boosts for Local Club
Lions Lions Club reported success of three booths at the Halloween Carnival run by Lions Al Rehbaum Gea Bowie Clayton Tremain Conner Bob Bardwell and Chastes Bardwell. Proceeds supported the Lions School for the Blind at Holly Hill with a $750 check and a woodworking lathe secured by Lion Al Rehbaum. Captain Bob Barnett spoke on the school’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuffleboardc Club
Geohnson
Era Toy Blink Lion Bardwell Saedwall
al Rehbaum
Gea Bowie
Clayton Tremain
Conner
Bob Bardwell
Chastes
Lions Christ
Williamson Stewart
Bardwell
Lion
Bob Barnett
Holly Hill
Lions School For the Blind
Lion al Rehbaum
Veterans Administration Reinstates NSLI Without Medical Exam
The Veterans Administration offers reinstatement of National Service Life Insurance until December 31 1946 without medical examination. Applicants must sign and pay two premiums at in service rates. A service connected disability is needed for widows or dependents to receive pensions. Lancaster Assistant State Service Officer will meet November 20 1946 at 2:30 p.m. at the Post Office to assist veterans and discuss entitlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Oll
T. D. Lancaster
Absentee Tax Payers Reach Out for Lake County Literature
Lake County property owners living outside the county have praised the 1947 tax statement sent by Mrs. Pearl L. Cullen, Tax Collector. Found recipients include residents in Pittsburgh and Pottsville Pennsylvania, Haverford and Pennington New Jersey, Jacksonville Florida, and Kewanee Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Pearl L. Cullen
Hose
Pittsburgh
Pottsville
Haverford
Pennsylvania
Pennington
New Jersey
Jacksonville
Florida
Kewanee
Illinois
Youth Center Tag Day Aims to Defray Hut Expenses
On Saturday November 9 labeled Sadie Hawkins Day, Hurricane Hut members will chase buy tags to raise funds for the old spa plant’s costs. This is a valuable community project offering a chance to assist and report contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Hawkin
Hurricane Hut
Messiah Rehearsal Announcement at Metho
Fragmented OCR notes indicate a Messiah rehearsal or a house concert event connected to a Methodist venue. No clear dates or participants are readable. The text references a performance with invite to attend and mentions John, but details are not discernible.
Forest Fire Outpaces Doe in Rapid Chase
A wildfire races through woodland forcing escape for wildlife as flames surge beyond the speed of a deer. Fire crews battle the blaze, contain efforts ongoing with air and ground resources deployed to protect habitat and nearby communities.
Lawn Bowling News Bulletin Announces New Arrivals
Recent arrivals include Dr and Mrs Arthur Pratt Mr and Mrs Joseph Walworth Mr and Mrs Walter Ferguson Frank Taylor and Mrs Eva MacDermott. The Lawn Bow News will be edited by a club member with cheerful weekly chatter and community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Pratt
Joseph Walworth
Walter Ferguson
Frank Taylor
Eva MacDermott
Fe Club
Mount Dora Chamber Seeks Citizen Suggestions
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce invites citizens to submit ideas for the upcoming year and beyond. Suggestions may be sent on a card or letter to the chamber, with all input considered for the work program to be presented at the January or February annual meeting. Harold Goforth attended the NACOS convention in Miami with 43 state representatives, including William K. Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers of Commerce
Ree Ee Ken Ae
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora
The
Dora
Chamber of Comerce Managers
Miami
Harold Goforth
William K. Jackson
United States Chamber of Commerce
Lake County Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Thirty Years
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce opens its 31st year with a dinner meeting at 6 30 pm on Thursday November 7 at the Community Building Mount Dora. Governor Millard Caldwell is the keynote speaker. George J White of Mount Dora is president. New officers and directors will be elected as the year begins. The dining room capacity limits attendance. the board will meet at 5 30 pm before the dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Board of Directors
Young People Rally Draws Area Church Members
A large group from First Me Church attended the Orlando District Young People's Rally on Wednesday evening. The event featured Reverend Hoover Rupert national director of the Methodist Youth Fellowship, with stewardship as the theme. Reverend Warren Willis and Miss Mary Hubbard led the program including youth work movies, a songfest, and informal recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ar An
First Me
First Ghosh
Mount Dora Girl Scouts Observe Week With Activities
Mount Dora troop observed Girl Scout week with events including a Vesper service at Knowles Memorial Chapel Winter Park and wearing uniforms all week. A scheduled hike was replaced by a boat activity due to rain. The troop currently has five members across three patrols with new entrants expected as the season proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Knowles Memorial Chapel
Winter Park
Kiwanis Hear About Everglades Park Plans
Gerald Hurlburt presides as the Kiwanis club hears Gilbert D. Leach outline Everglades National Park development aims. Leach notes wildlife protection needs and urges immediate action to curb plant and animal thefts, with Audubon Society involvement and six authorized offices to guard the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.sy
Gerald
B. Hurlburt
Quixley
Baum, Sr
O. M. Simpson
Geo
Gerald Hurlburt
Kramer
Balboa
Canal Zone
Villa Dora
Carl Graves
Gilbert D. Leach
The
Audubon Society
County Committees Appointed To Aid In Delinquency Control
Governor Caldwell appoints in 67 Florida counties nine member joint official citizen groups to promote locally a statewide delinquency program. Members include elected officials and five citizens, with one chairman. Lake County names Karl Lehmann as chairman and lists additional members from Tavares Leesburg and Eustis along with county officials.
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Florida Children’s Committee
Caldwell
Florida
Florida Dren
Governors
Lake County
Karl Lehmann
Tavares
Lacy Groveland
Dorothy Griffis
Leesburg
Lucille C. Tally
Carl Bates
George L. Singletary
A. M. Davis
Board of Public Instruction
A. S. Herlong, Jr
Burgreen’s Son Ordained In Eustis Episcopal Church
On All Saints Day November 1 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church Eustis Charles Lee Burgreen elder son of Dr and Mrs Abs Burgreen was ordained to the Diaconate by Bishop John D Wing of the Diocese of South Florida Dr Burgreen presented him for laying on of hands and preached the sermon He is assigned as Curate to Holy Church in West Palm Beach Florida The service was attended by St Thomas members and numerous family friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church
Eustis
Bur
Pelee Church
Burgreen
Holye Church
West Palm Beach
Orida
Telephone Firm Praises Lake County Chamber of Commerce
The Florida Telephone Company via Executive Vice President Max E Wettstein expands Lake County Chamber membership to twelve for 1947 and increases payment from 100 to 150 dollars stating the investment yields ample returns and reflects good intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Telephone Company
Poent
Max E. Wettstein
Lake County
Mount Dora Garden Club Meeting Scheduled
Mount Dora Garden Club will meet on November 14 at 2 30 p m in the community building with Mrs A P Bigelow as chairman and Mrs Tracy Kramer and Mrs James N as hostesses.
Stores To Close Armistice Day in Mount Dora
The Mount Dora merchants committee voted to close all stores on Armistice Day. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars joined in requesting closures to support a parade ceremony and a post event fish fry for veterans and families. Banks and large stores already indicated they will close for Armistice Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants Committee
Mount Dora
Merchants’ Committee
Baptist Bible School Plans and Church Services
The Baptist Church schedules a Bible School with departments at 9 45 a m led by Supt J F Groves and morning worship at 11 o'clock. Evening service at 7 30 features informal evangelistic style with special music conducted by Mrs Florence G Hanscom. A new men’s class for ages 35 and up debuts this Sunday and baptism will be administered after the Sunday evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
J. F. Groves
Lo Union
Florence G. Hanscom
Demas
Methodist Church Programs Grow Youth Involvement
The Vesper Chapel and Chancel Choirs under John M. Hawkins present services with Mrs. Brown at the piano. A nursery serves preschool attendees while the Sunday School aims for 200 enrolled and reports 166 with 142 in attendance last Sunday. Multiple youth fellowships meet at the Parish House and sanctuary. Evening Worship at 7 30 features Mr Gibson’s lecture series on The Decisive Battles of Christianity and Myth and History in the Old Testament. Women’s Society meets Tuesday at 3 with Mid-Week prayer and Bible study at 7 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Hawkins
C. M. Brown
Methodist
Rogram
Gibson
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Florida North Association Meeting Set At Community Church
The Woman's Association opens its season with a large meeting and a program of high quality. Next Tuesday the church hosts the 44th Annual Meeting of the Florida North Association of Congregational Christian Churches. Gifts to the Vee Fund reach 2107 dollars for feeding the hungry in war torn lands. The church is among the first four Congregational churches in the state by giving and membership support. Dr. Richards will deliver the Sunday sermon on "Creative Tleddinees."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Association
Florida North Association of Cr Gational Christian Churches
Church of Christ Schedules Weekly Bible Sessions
Regular services at the Church of Christ on Fifth Avenue include a study at 10:00 a m sermon and communion at 11:00 a m and an evening service at 7:00 p m Men’s Bible study Tuesday 7 30 p m Ladies Bible study Tuesday 7 30 p m Thursday evening Bible hour 7 30 p m All visitors welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Fifth Avenue
Armistice Day Observance Planned by Mount Dora Legion
Armistice Day will be observed Monday in Mount Dora with a 10:00 parade from Donnelly Park to the Legion monument. Col Harold A Willis will speak as a brief program unfolds. The Post asks local businesses to close all day and hosts a 5 p.m. fish fry at Gilbert Park to raise funds for the building fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legionita ‘Monda
Legion Monument
Donnelly Park
Harold A. Willis
Spe
Post
Mount Dora
Gilbert Park
Community Church Hosts North Florida Association Meeting
The Forty Fourth Annual Meet unfolds at Community Church with sessions including devotions led by Rev. W Emmett Braselton of Melbourne and a Communion Service led by Rev. James A Richards of Mount Dora. Notables include Rev. Oscar Ernenee of New Conn. and Dr. John P Jockinson of St. Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Emmett Braselton
Melbourne
Tee
Grinnell
Oscar Ermeenee
New Ge Conn
Peer Geod
New Ven
Conceno
General Council
James A. Richards
Mount Dora
Maurer
George W. Penn
Daytona Beach
Walter S. Metcalf
Tampa
Avon Park
Cocoa Beach
Holly Hill
Interlachen
Jacksonville
Lake Helen
Football Schedule for Elementary Students
Schedule notes list elementary football activities for students across grades two eight. Entry shows matchups or practice slots with a focus on youth participation and school sports events.
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Woman’s Club
Grand View Hotel
ART League
Lions News
John
Lawn Bowling News
C. of C
Young People’s Rally
Girl Scout Week
Kiwanis News
DR. Burgreen
Eustis Episcopal Church
Telephone Company
Garden Club
Community Church
North Florida Association
Sadie Hawkins Day
Sadie
Joe Jamborrez
Wolf Gal
Sam
Rips
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