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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1939
Page
1
Florida's citrus crop yields large numbers with 30.5 million boxes of oranges 3.4 million boxes of another fruit and 23.6 million boxes of remaining varieties. The industry supports growers, labor, packing, transport, and related trades, reflecting strong demand and economic impact nationwide.
Lions Club members are urged to attend the Lake County Chamber event on Thursday November 9 at 7:00 p.m. featuring Dr W L Thorkildson Miami Herald editor and a popular turkey contest with a ten cent score on the Lions Miniature Golf Course.
Mount Dora P T A hosted a regional conference with 13 of 15 counties in Region 3 of the Florida Congress of P T A. Sessions covered unity for Florida children and democracy in education, stressing health, safety, and vocational training.
Mount Dora prepares for a Friday game against Tavares at Tavares stadium. The matchup pits local squad Mount Dora against the visiting Tavares team with season implications on the line.
Members of the Junior Woman's Club organize a chorus and rehearse under Miss Maxine Saltsman. Sixteen members attended practice this week.
At a Tuesday night meeting the Tourist Club accepted the resignation of Dr. F. A. Poole as president and appointed a nominating committee. The committee will report at a special meeting scheduled for Tuesday the 14th at 7 30 p.m. in the organization room.
The Mount Dora Red Cross announces its annual Roll Call beginning Saturday November 11 for the rest of the month. Members are asked to enroll at homes and businesses with three classes of membership. Annual one dollar Contributing five dollars and Sustaining ten dollars.
The Highland Golf Club of Shelton Connecticut honored Walter W. Radcliffe retired manufacturer as the oldest golfer in the state. A turkey dinner followed by speeches and an entertainment program featured the Little Theatre quartet and a Torrington performer. The Radcliffs expect to visit Mount Dora for the winter.
Hanscom visited a northern Virginia mine this summer and brought back several pieces of gold ore for study and display. The sample highlights local mining activity and the potential value of Virginia deposits.
Ministers designate Sunday November 12 as Day of Prayer for Peace and urge churches to stress the observance. The action calls on faith communities across Lake County to focus on peace and unity in services and events.
The annual Section 7 meeting of the Florida Federation of Women's Clubs will be in Eustis on November 10 with sessions at 10:00 a.m. Hosted by the Eustis Woman's Club, presiding is Mrs. James Wilson of Orlando. Reports from Lake Orange Osceola Sumter and Seminole counties will be presented. Election of a new Sectional Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer for two years is planned.
An old fashioned barbecue for 500 railway ticket agents from the United States and Canada will be staged at Venetian Gardens Leesburg by the Leesburg Chamber of Commerce led by Walter Warren. The event caps a one day motorcade from Ocala to Orlando with stops at Silver Springs Leesburg and surrounding towns. The Leesburg High School Band provides music 11 30 to 1 p m.
A small percentage of voters participated in Tuesday’s school election. E B Ferson M McCown and J M Smith were new trustees and 10 mills were voted for school tax. The official totals show Ferson and McCown winning with Smith also elected.
Express on citrus fruit to be reduced effective November 25 under rates set April 15 with exceptions for New Jersey points and for New York City and Philadelphia where rates are adjusted to $1.25 per unit.
Mount Dora stores will remain closed on Armistice Day Saturday November 11 from 11 a m to 2 p m. The Post Office Bank and Public Library will be closed all day.
Mount Dora residents and winter visitors are invited to a 12 30 p m Armistice Day picnic dinner at Gilbert Park. The Woman's Club civic committee and assistants will serve a turkey dinner plus ham and all the trimmings. Proceeds fund new park seats and tables with sponsors including the Chamber of Commerce Lions and Kiwanis Clubs.
Local youths announce a bene fit football game at Heim Field at 8 p m splitting into two teams coached by Hall and Vincent. One squad is sponsored by Kiwanis Club and the other by Lions with all proceeds to the High School athletic fund.
Mount Dora hosts a district gathering with a Knights of Pythias Knighting in Mount Dora and delegates from Orlando DeLand St Petersburg. Grand Chancellor Geo M Etichete De CMe Powel gives address while Mount Dora Pythian Sisters sponsor Intermezzo at Princess Theatre to support a charitable cause.
A. J. Waltz purchased from the administrator of the William Watt Estate the corner property at Tremain Street and Woodland Avenue. The half block includes a bungalow and twelve garages and plans for further improvements. The sale was conducted through J. J. West Realty Company.
Mount Dora merchants consider a four week Christmas Trade at Home campaign following a Chamber of Commerce meeting. A committee will set participation costs, tickets earned for 50 cent cash purchases, and prizes including a $50 grand prize. Campaign aims to boost local spending and circulate dollars within Mount Dora.
Mount Dora Mayor M. V. Simpson designates November 11 to 30 for Red Cross membership appeal. He notes Europe’s war increases duties on the Red Cross and urges public support to expand disaster relief disease prevention and accident prevention services. He recalls community’s past generosity and calls for enrollment of at least one million more members.
The Hotel Mount Dora announces the new Coffee Shop will open officially Sunday. The dining room occupies the former DeLuxe Bakery space attached to the hotel. Mr Broom renovated the dining room and kitchen. walls feature red on ivory decor and large red white check tablecloths. The chef has been serving beer for a week and evening service will begin. The former dining room now serves as a game room for patrons.
Mount Dora Kiwanis and ten county service clubs plan an interclub meeting at Lake County Country Club with supper at 7:00 pm. Dr W L Thorkildson of the Miami Herald will speak as guest. entertainment numbers to be provided by clubs. Guests include Jimmie Birt and Alexander Kerr. attendance prize goes to R J Morse. The article highlights Mount Dora's appeal to visitors and local attractions.
The nominating committee will report on officers for the coming year at an open meeting on Tuesday November 14 at 7 30 pm in the Community Building. Members are urged to attend as the election of officers will take place and is of vital interest to all.
A new Mediterranean style Baptist church auditorium in Orlando will host Homecoming Day events led by Rev. R W Acree. The dedication occurs at 3 00 p m with Dr H G Wheeler delivering the dedicatory address as church members and friends celebrate growth and local donations nearing 4000 dollars toward a 12000 dollar building.
All Church Night will be held Friday evening November 17 at the Methodist church with a basket supper at 6 30. Members friends and families will attend as church groups organize under the new Methodist form following the consolidation. A report on the building fund for the proposed new church will be given.
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