Southeast Division A S B A holds meeting in Orlando
The Southeast Division of the A S B A met in Orlando to adopt the constitution elect officers and name committee members. Major Charles L Marsh was elected first vice president John Tradinger auditor Elmer Eckis named board member and clubs from Bradenton Clearwater Daytona Beach DeLand Mount Dora New Smyrna Orlando Peabody Sarasota and St. Petersburg attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.S.B.A
Orlando
Elu
Charles L. Marsh
John Tradinger
Elmer Eckis
Mount Dora
DeLand
Bradenton
Clearwater
Daytona Beach
New Smyrna
Peabody
Sarasota
St. Petersburg
Florida
Marsh
Carroll Brown
Harold Esch
Major Marsh
Wilmot
Ree
Niles
Miles
Fuller
E. Blackburn
Church
Heaton
Skip
Chesley
A. Blackburn
Soper
Ruth Bridgman
Skoglund
Walworth
Frank
Bridgman
Dr. Bennett
Davis
Helen Pratt
Arthur Pratt
Trager
Bennett
Spencer
Gregor
Swift
Mitchell
McMillin
Fisk
Wallace
Jones
Jones, Mrs. Spear, Bennett, and Davis, Skip, Were Victorious Over Mrs. McLachlan
Sheldon
Pulis
Johnson
Denbroeder
Seiger
Reed
Maben
Breck
Gary
Rehm
J. E. Flint Dies At Home
J E Flint 73 known as Gene died Nov 21 at his Florida home after years in Gary Indiana heating business and theatre support. Survived by wife Marie four sisters and one brother funeral at Rehbaum chapel with burial in Forest cemetery. long shift from Gary to Florida resort home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E
Gene” Flint
Flint
Marie
IceHouse Theatre
Gary
Ind
Florida
D. C. Sherman
Highland
Alma Dick
Carlyle
Grace Shearer
Highland Park
Ill
Effie Shew
Ligonier
Ella Lucas
Brookfield
Richard
Detroit
W. D. Patton
Rehbaum
Forest Cemetery
Leesburg and Haines City Negro School Teams Clash At Tavares
Leesburg and Haines City Negro school teams meet at Tavares football field on December 6 at 8 p.m. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, proceeds help underprivileged Negro children. Half time features music and a Leesburg Negro band parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Lake County
Tavares
Leesburg
Haines City
Tavares Kiwanis Club
Bazaar Reminder for St Thomas Parish Bazaar
Mount Dora and Eustis residents are reminded of the St Thomas Episcopal Church bazaar and supper at the Parish house on Wednesday December 5. The event opens at 1 p.m. and dinner is served at 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Eustis
Bold Mottos From Bernard Filpin Inspire Resolve
A quotation attributed to Bernard Filpin urges decisive action when right and decisive inaction when wrong, advocating bold efforts or complete withdrawal. The saying frames a stance on moral certainty and commitment in decision making. The remark emphasizes clarity of choice and personal resolve.
Lake Sportsmen condemn lake seining in Florida
The Lake County Fish and Game association passed a resolution condemning seining for scale fish in Florida lakes for commercial use. Walter Warren supports allowing commercial fishing in the lakes. Herman Dykes was elected president. The group sent copies to Governor Warren and others while noting a fish breeding ground project to meet the Robinson-Pittman Act with progress expected by year’s start.
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Fish and Game
Lake County
Lake County Fish and Game Association
Florida
Walter Warren
Leesburg
Herman Dykes
Tavares
Warren
Beverly Grizzard
Advertising Commission
Lake County Association
Juniors Stage Old Theme Play at Mount Dora High
Mount Dora high school juniors set a December 14 performance at the Community building. The Junior Class play Beauty and the Beef, written by William Davidson in 1947, explores cheating on exams and its impact on students and the football squad. Miss Evelyn Cassady directs a cast of 19 led by Ann Bowers George Lashar Norma Anthony John Marsel Jean Parker Wade Simpson and Margie Kenyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora High School
William Davidson
Evelyn Cassady
Ann Bowers
George Lashar
Norma Anthony
John Marsell
Jean Parker
Wade Simpson
Margie Kenyon
Byron Smith
Frank Hall
Irma Billette
John Rappell
David Sellers
Bobby Correll
Sue Scott
Barbara Hill
Pat Conner
Marion Gore
Diane TeStrake
Jackie Hutchinson
Congregational Dinner Plans Ready at Community Church
The Community church prepares a dinner for members on Wednesday evening December 5. It starts at 6 15 p m in the social room of the Community building with men of the church serving. The honored guest is Louis Tremain a 69 year member whose parents helped found the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Tremain
Lake CoC reports steady growth in Lake County
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce released an analysis of 1950 census figures showing Lake County's population rising from 27,200 in 1940 to 36,340 in 1950. An average of 75 new residents per month over the decade, about 17 per week, is attributed to this growth per Secretary Karl Lehmann.
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Lake County
IceHouse to stage Mr. Barry's Etchings next week
Barry Wagner and Celia Claflin Shaw return to IceHouse in a four night run of Mr. Barry's Etchings. Wagner plays Mr. Barry and Shaw co stars after last season's You Can't Take It With You. The play opens Wednesday evening with performances through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Wagner
Celia Claflin Shaw
IceHouse
Wagner
Mrs. Shaw
Mr. Barry
Thanksgiving shuffleboard tourney reports winners and prizes
Last week's Topic covered the third annual Thanksgiving tournament with six prize classes. Winners included Earl Shorb Leon Herblin and Lillian Miller. losers were Tom Hunter John Bukey and Earl Dodd. Final prizes awarded: Shorb, Herblin, Mrs Miller, Bukey, Hunter and Dodd. The event ran 9 am to 9 pm with 13 boards for the Red and Black event and 52 players in 39 games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Shorb
Leon Herblin
Lillian Miller
Tom Hunter
John Bukey
Earl Dodd
Necesates Msa Manali 2 Shoes
Mrs. Miller
Herblin
Hunter
Dodd
Tom
Shorb
Bukey
Polly Wilson
Tom Potts
Reds
George Shepherd
Charley Doust
Boggs
Mount Dora
Celeste fig trees suited for home orchards despite nematodes
County Agent R E Norris notes root knot nematodes threaten fig growth in homestead plots. Ralph Dickey of the Florida Experiment Station recommends Celeste figs, fertile soil, thorough early watering, and continued irrigation during dry spells with a heavy leaf mulch of four to five inches to cut nematode damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Norris
Norris
Ralph Dickey
Florida Experiment Station Horticulturist
Celeste
Founders Circle to Hear Dr Kennedy Speaker
Founders Circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden club will hold its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs W M Kennedy in Sylvan Shores at 2 p m Monday. Dr I N Kennedy of Eustis will present as speaker. Kennedy formerly served 22 years as executive secretary of the Florida Fish and Game department and four years as public relations representative. He is now president of the Eustis Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle of the
Eustis
Chamber of Commerce
The Garden Spot on Birds in the Garden
A garden notice extols birds as allies in pest control and beauty. It urges planting shelter and food trees, providing bird houses suited to species, avoiding tin cans, and keeping baths and feeders to attract and observe birds while maintaining garden neatness. It lists suitable species and plants to invite birds and notes economic and ecological value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audubon
Gordon’s Ashamed of Fall’s Record
Gordon Cowboy of Citrus Culture Corp. criticizes Fall’s rainfall as inadequate. He notes Central Florida has 35.11 inches so far this year versus 41.79 inches by this date in 1950, with November rainfall at 3.5 inches, October 1.78 inches, leaving the year below average and growers concerned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Cowboy
Citrus Culture Corp
Florida
New Library Hours Announced for Winter Season
Mary Burr the librarian says the Public Library now opens weekdays from 2 to 6 p.m. as the winter schedule takes effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Burr
Determinate life purpose aids steady adherence through adversity
A quote from William Morley Purshon asserts that a determined life purpose and unwavering commitment despite setbacks are essential for success. It emphasizes perseverance as a core driver of achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Morley Purshon
Must be Time for a Change Message for Oil Check
A promotional line urging readers to check their car oil and visit Deters' Sunoco Service at 5th and Baker in Mount Dora for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deters
Sunoco Service
5Th & Baker
Mount Dora
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J. E. Flint
Bernard Filpin
Sylvan Shores
Henry Stein
Mgr
Sylvan Shores Hotel
John Alden
Murray
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Hartford
HOT Point Appliances
A & M Electric Co
HIGHLAND /AVE
Lake
Lake Seining
S Mr. Barry
J. W. Willmott
Dr. Kennedy
C. Mabry
Gorham
Jersey
Sunset Valley Dairy
Parker Bens
Olive Raulers
Poinsettia
Dora Gamal
Dead River
City Dock
Silver Springs
Wiese Boat Worke
Gordon
Fall
Tampa Tribune
Central
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P. O. Box
Stoddart
Tavares, Fla
Oxkar
Axwell House
Donald Duck
Hunt
Calif
Mt. Vermont
York
Pascal
Duncan Hines
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