Holler Welcomed as New Florida Resident in Lake County
William E. Holler, longtime GM Chevrolet sales manager, greeted Lake County Florida with a vision of growth and prosperity. Governor Caldwell praised his choice of Mount Dora Breezy Point and Lake County as a model for state development, highlighting road building and public services improvements. Karl Lehmann, chamber secretary, lauded Holler’s impact and noted local executives investing in the area. The annual Lake County Chamber meeting drew 225 attendees.
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William E. Holler
America
Chevrolet
General Motors
Holler
Lake Ity
Florida
Heller
Lake County
Tor
Caldwell
Bill Holler
Karl Lehmann
Mount Dora
Breezy Point
George Gibson
J. E. Fortner
G. G. Ware
First National Bank of
Leesburg
J. W. Hunter
Tavares
Bertha A. Brown
George J. White
Chamber
Frost warning broadcast schedule set by WDBO
WDBO announces frost warning reports aired weekdays at 12 noon 1 30 pm 4 25 pm 6 pm and 11 25 pm Saturdays at 2 15 pm 6 pm and 11 25 pm Sundays at 1 30 pm and 11 am The station may interrupt regular programming to repeat or release urgent frost alerts during dangerously low temperatures.
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WDBO
Armistice Day Observed in Mount Dora Parade and Service
Armistice Day was observed in Mount Dora with a parade led by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. The event included a brief 11:00 a.m. service, a concert at Donnelly Park, and a final fish fry at Gilbert Park. Speakers included Col. Harold A. Willis and Rev. J. H. Sutley.
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Mount Dora
Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Uel Memorial Band
Legion Post
Legion Auxiliary
Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts
Girl Scouts
Donnelly
Eighth
Baker
Legion Memorial
Donnelly Park
J. H. Sutley
Marshall Cols
Harold A. Willis
Willis
Buddy White
Sutley
W. D. Patton
Harry Hopcraft
Gilbert Park
Lawn Bowling and Walter Pitkin’s Retirement Advice
Older club members read Walter Pitkin’s book The Best Years or How to Enjoy Retirement and advise savoring many hobbies. James N. Muir of Wollaston Mass, a bowling club member, is an invalid after a fall in New Jersey. The piece notes old-time bowlers’ views and mentions a trip to Mount Dora in 1945.
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Walter B. Pitkin
Pitkin
St. Petersburg
Daytona Beach
Sarasota
James N. Muir
Winthrop Avenue
Wollaston
Mass
Jim
Muir
Fall Brook
Tioga County
Pennsylvania
Lions Plan Special Meeting and Inductions
Lions President Bob Bardwell calls a 6:45 Friday board meeting with a Florida Fresh Water Fish and Game Commission representative slated as a prominent speaker. At the last meeting two new members were inducted Dr Glendy Sadler and Jerry Christ. A committee including Sadler Rehbaum Turner Conelly and Fralick will prepare the Youth Center for winter. Futch guest Howard Futch reports on a lathe delivery to the School for the Blind.
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Lion
Bob Bardwell
Board of
Florida Fresh Water Fish and Game Commission
Lions
Glendy Sadler
Jerry
Woman's Club Holds Regular Meeting With New Members
The Woman's Club met November 6 at the Community Building. Officers' reports were read and accepted, ten new members joined, and Mr. and Mrs. Barnett of Tangerine spoke about their summer trip to France. Motion pictures showed war devastation as Mrs. Barnett displayed Breton lace and Pont Aven costume. Tea followed hosted by Mrs. Wm. Lott and Mrs. Elwood Carpenter.
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Woman’s Club
Wm. Lott
High School Football Schedule and Library Hours
Football schedule lists Nov 15 Clermont and Nov 22 Florida Military Academy home games at 8 PM at the high school field. Public Library hours at Fifth Avenue are 3 to 6 PM every weekday except Sunday.
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Clermont
Fla. Military Acad
Fifth Avenue
Kiwanis Plans Armistice Day Program and Ladies Night
Kiwanis Club holds a special Armistice Day program with Col. Harold A. Willis as speaker and Tom Cooley in charge. A Ladies Night is arranged for November 21 at the Lakeside Inn with further notices to follow.
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Kiwanis Club
Tom Cooley
Col
Harold A. Willis
Lakeside Inn
Wayside Up-Town Store Opens In Mount Dora
The Wayside Packing House up-town office and sales room opened Tuesday for the winter season with Mr. and Mrs. Al Maben in charge. The Post Office building shop was redecorated and now features a full line of tropical novelties. The branch has previously served the public by welcoming strangers and making them feel at home in Mount Dora.
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Wayside Packing House
al Maben
Maben
Mount Dora
Yacht Club Opens 1946 47 Season with Supper and Events
The 1946 47 Yacht Club season starts with Thursday night suppers led by M F Turner as steward. Club improvements include a $700 refrigerator a steak grill and upgraded smoker and game room. Membership limited to 100 with a long application list. daily luncheons dinners and special events available to members and guests with reservations. Mrs Turner to oversee dining service. Turner brings decades in hotels ships and Navy galley experience including wartime Merchant Marine duty and Seabees service in the Pacific.
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Yacht Club
M. F. Turner
Turner
Naval Hospital Diet Kitchen
Brooklyn
N. Y
Merchant Service
Country Club
New Bedford
Mass
Merchant Marine
Navy
Camp Perry
Virginia
South Pacific
Seabees
Mount Dora
Allen Named Building Inspector for Mount Dora
M B Allen appointed by Town Council as Mount Dora building inspector to enforce the new Southeastern Building Code. He will review permit applications, issue permits if plans meet code, and provide information from 2 to 4 pm on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at city hall.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Allen
Lake County Adds Second Patrolman To Boost Highway Safety
Lake County assigns a second highway patrolman alongside Officer W J Lane to curb reckless driving and check vehicle conditions. From Oct 1 to Nov 6, there were 19 accidents injuring 12 people with property damage totaling 4320 dollars, prompting intensified safety measures.
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Lake County
W. J. Lane
Tie
Hiller Welcomed as Permanent Florida Resident in Mount Dora
Governor Caldwell visits Mount Dora at the Lake County Chamber of Commerce meeting to welcome Wm. E. Hiller as a permanent resident. Bill Holler of General Motors urges Florida growth, predicts population near twenty million and lauds Lake County climate and resources. Local officials praise Holler and discuss state plans for roads schools hospitals and public health.
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Florida
Lake County
Wm. E. Hiller
Millard F. Caldwell
Mount Dora
Chevrolet Motor Company
America
Holler
Bill Holler
Caldwell
George J. White
First National Bank of
Lana
C. Harold Hippler
Eustis
Karl Lehmann
General Motors
Bill
Millard
Andrew Jackson
Lazyman’s Association of
Lake Dora
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Thorughout
Mount Dora High School
Kiwanis News
Wayside
M. B. Allen
Hugh G
O. W. Smith
Astatula
W. Donald Conkling
Henry Self
Umatilla
C. Harold Hippler Eustis
Nat’l
A.S. Herlong, Jr
Montverde
James Braden
Chicago Daily News
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