Mount Dora Lawn Bowling News and Personal Notes
A letter to Robert A. Decker of Elizabeth NJ from Mount Dora discusses upcoming Citrus League changes, facilities upgrades at the club, and Madagascar related notes. The writer mentions divisions, potential new rinks, a kitchen remodel, storage cellar, and a cement walk between courts, plus reflections on members, suppliers, and traveling salesmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colman
Robert A. Decker
Elizabeth
N. J
Ian
Mount Dora
Citrus League
Knights of the Grip
David H. MacKenzie
Alex L. Ripley
New York
N. Y
Florida
Guesedae
Dederer
Worth St
Daily News Record
Harry Riemer
Britain
America
Richard Evans
Tomorrow's Experts Offer Army and Air Force Careers
Ambitious young men are urged to pursue advertised Army and Air Force jobs offering advancement, education, and valuable experience. The recruitment notice invites readers to visit the U S Army and U S Air Force Recruiting Station at the Post Office Building in Orlando for details and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Air Force
U. S. Army
U. S. Air Force
Post Office
Orlando
Burgess Named Scout Field Executive in Mount Dora
Thomas L. Burgess, a Stetson University psychology major and World War II veteran, becomes field executive for Lake Orange and Osceola counties in Mount Dora replacing John Shutt. He plans a Central Florida scouting program with trips to Philmont Scout Ranch and Cuba, directing delegations from Mount Dora. Burgess lives on East Crooked Lake Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Myers
John Shutt
Shutt
Thomas L. Burgess
Mount Dora
Lake, Orange
Osceola
Burgess
Stetson University
Central Florida
Philmont
Mount Dora Golf sweepstakes opens winter season
Bud Marino led with a 37 36 73 in the Sweepstakes Event while Pete Trenham won low putts with 28 and J M Turner faced rival limits. Blind Bogey winners were R E Travers Tom Kelly Sr Clayton Tremain Tracy Kramer H L Tremain and Howard Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Marino
Mount Dora’s
Pete Trenham
J. M. Turner
R. E. Travers
Tom Kelly, Sr
Clayton Tremain
Tracy Kramer
H. L. Tremain
Howard Simpson
Lawrence Stockwell
Willard Wadsworth
Arnold Haynes
I. E. Im
Harold Overhiser
Mount Dora
Frank Stebbins
Jack Groves
Peter Trenham
Roy Christopher
H. L. Trenham
Cleo Wilcox
Eustis
W. H. Morris
Florida
Lake Dora Fishing Buzz Spawns Big Bass Tales
locals recount a weekend of strong bass action around Lake Dora with catches near ten pounds. Bill Wingler and Bill Vey lead a string of sizable keepers while guests at Mount Dora Fish Camp and Simspon Hotel guests lay claim to impressive limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Dora
Bill Vey
Mount Dora
Bill
Pee
F. F. Finzel
Dora Camp
Charlie Abbott
Bill Wingler
Charlie
Wingler
Lake Beauclaire
Chamber of Commerce
J. J. Allen
Riley’s Park
Dora
Illiam Vey
Simpson Hotel
Hilliard Scott
Charlie Rich
C. E. Lancaster
Bob Ayerson
Bob Hecker
Bethel Baptist session reports good progress and events
East Town notes a productive Bethel association session with Rev A L Russell chosen vice moderator and the hosting church earning the banner. The Angelic Gospel Singers will perform Friday at Bethel F M Church, admission fifty cents. St Mary ranks high in reports. Leesburg hosts next session in November 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Baptist Association
A. L. Russel
McGee
Wildwood
St. Mary
Leesburg
Bethel F. M
Angelic Gospel Singers
Philadelphia
Bethel F. M. Church
St. John’s Day
St. Mary Baptist Church
Mardin
First A. M. E. Church of
Eustis
Order
P.T.A
Mount Dora
Tavares
Washington Akey
T. M. Thomas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marsh
H. W. Beecher
Monthru
FBI
Grove & Ranch
Sports Journal
Elmer Davis
ABC
DIAL
P. C. Box
Wise Boat Works
Builders of
Silver Springs
Beautiful Waterways
S. E. Wise
C. W. McCauslin
South Bay St
Corporation
Eustis, Fla
Rotacat
Maytag
Thomas
L, Burgess
Stan Kuznik
Francis Galton
Vaughan Dibble & Son Well Drilling Contractors
Sylvan Shores
Leonard Barker
Optometrist
Branty-Gudgeon Electric Co
Highland St
East Town
Gale Taylor
E. Colonial Dr
Cheney Hi-Way
City Airport
Fla
Eustis Road
Lewis Adams
Huff’s
Highland Street
Nieiyo
Burton’s Garage
Highland Ave
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