Lake County Round Robin Shuffleboard Ends Season
The Mount Dora jamboree on October 29 drew players and spectators as Springer and Duckett of Tavares defeated Mr. and Mrs. Jeffcoat of Leesburg 103 to 102 for top prize and Lake County trophy. Umatilla finished third. Clermont won consolation led by Skinner and Hall. Also reported were Red and Black playoffs, honors for Frank Judd receiving life membership, and updates on local players Terry Hutchins and Raymon Wood.
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Lake County
Mount Dora
Com
Riddle
Umatilla
Prentice
Sluss
Skinner
Hall
Clermont
Charles Havlik
Harvey Osterland
Mrs. Sutliff
Clarence Owen
Mary Kleen
Osternd-Sutliff
Earl Dodd
Pete” Rohm
Andy” Hvolbek
Nolet
Doddsie
Arthur Jarrus
Bert” Owen
Walter Peter
Mr. French
Frank Judd
Judd
Fernald Hutchins
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Naturalist Thomas Barbour Reflects on Florida’s Lost Places
In a readable 237 page book, Thomas Barbour recounts Florida’s natural beauty before bulldozers. His Florida experiences span 1898 to 1944, noting travels through 67 counties and various habitats. He hints at surprising chapters and invites readers to meet the author’s keen naturalist perspective.
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Florida
Thomas Barbour
Florida Ditches
Twi-Liters Open Golf Season Draws Crowd and Fun
The Twi-Liters drew about 30 players for the opening Thursday golf outing. Elsa Ruwaldt and Walt Mockett ran the event, with Nellie Keep and Pete Fennerin claiming low gross, and Lu Ashton with Ray Fritz winning low net. Ward and Coddington took the low putt prize, amid a tie resolved by cards.
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Yankee Land
Elsa Ruwaldt
Walt Mockett
Nellie Keep
Pete Fennerin
Lu Ashton
Ray Fritz
Ray Ward
Clint Coddington
Must Stand Firm on Cuba and Communism Defense
U S Senator George A Smathers urged firmness against communism at a Ladies Night dinner in the Community Building The speaker warned the next war could dwarf World War II and emphasized preserving the system by destroying communism The Kiwanis Club sponsored the event to fund youth activities with a travelogue preview by Palmquist showing color films of Kierme Sweden and Denmark
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United States
Cuba
U. S
George A. Smathers
Sie Ani
Sen. Smathers
M. O
Buster” Williams
U. Rep. A
Syd Herlong
Kiwanis
Ed Waite
Audi Palmquist
Kierme
Sweden
Denmark
Kiwanis Club
The Synonym Finder Review Promises Quick Word Choices
The author notes a new Roget style volume by J. T. Rodale and staff that eliminates cross references. It lists numerous related meanings under each keyword and provides extensive synonym lists, including 42 words for beauty and 53 under each key term, aiming to aid writers and save time.
First Aid Class Offered to Public by Lake County Auxiliary
The Lake County Peace Officers Auxiliary sponsors a first aid course for members and the public. George Buddy White of the Lake County Red Cross will teach. The class starts Wednesday Nov 14 at 7 30 in the fire station upper floor. Call 383 4802 by Friday Nov 9 to enroll. At the first meeting future class nights will be decided.
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Lake County Peace Officers Auxiliary
George “Buddy” White
Lake County
American Red Cross
Ethel Peters
Sorrento-Mount Plymouth Notes and Community Flush
Community notes report visits from Jean Davidson of Amsterdam Ohio and family, upcoming Sorrento-Mount Plymouth Fire department meeting November 13 with officer elections, Legion Post 35 regular meeting tonight, Veterans Day reminders, Civil Defense briefing last Thursday, welcome home Doris Lee, church remarks, and a local resident awaiting crutch oil change after medical setback. Welcome backs for Elmer Fett and Mount Plymouth visitors.
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Legion
Evacuation Drills Begin in Lake County Schools
Lake County schools will start county-wide evacuation drills on Wednesday November 14 at 2 30 p m and continue each Wednesday through December 12 The drills are part of the local civil defense plan and involve coordination with local civil defense directors Each school will notify students and parents about participation and guidance for participation is available through school administration and parents.
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Lake County
Lake County Chamber of Commerce to Meet Monday
The 47th annual Lake County Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held at the Chamber building in Leesburg. Speaker A S Syd Herlong will be introduced by State Senator Tar Boyd. Burton Down will become president succeeding Henry Self. Other officers to be installed.
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Lake County
Pilot Club rummage and bake sale set in Eustis
The Pilot Club of Lake County hosts a rummage and bake sale Saturday in the old State Bank building Eustis starting at 8 am. Helen Kurras president notes proceeds support the club service projects and invites rummage donations from Mrs Frank Porter finance chair.
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Pilot Club
Lake County
Old State Bank
Eustis
Helen Kurras
Frank Porter
MYF Plans Trip To Children's Home
The Methodist Youth Fellowship of First Methodist Church sponsors a Sunday afternoon trip to the Florida Methodist Children's Home at Enterprise. The group meets at 2 15 p.m. at the church and invites all members and friends to bring a picnic lunch. After touring the facilities, attendees will gather in the Home's picnic grove for supper between four and five.
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The
Methodist Youth Fellowship of
First Methodist Church
Enterprise
Fla
Williams To Speak To Methodist Men
The Mount Dora Methodist Men and clubs from Tavares Eustis Umatilla and Leesburg host a dinner at the Tavares Community Building on Tuesday November 13 at 630 pm. Sumter County Circuit Court Clerk Francis Cowboy Williams will discuss Americ anism. Reservations due by Sunday November 11. Tickets from Mount Dora members.
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Mount Dora
District Honors Florida Grand Master in Leesburg Lodge
The 17th Masonic District welcomes William S. Christian Grand Master of Masons of Florida to Leesburg Lodge on Friday November 9. Registration starts at 5 30 p m dinner at 6 p m in the dining hall with entertainment by the OES. U S Representative A Syd Herlong will give the welcome address. Reservations required for the dinner.
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Masonic District
William S. Christian
Masons of
Florida
Leesburg Lodge
OES
U. S
A. Syd Herlong
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Buster) Williams
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