Father's Night Meeting Opens P. T. A. Season
Mount Dora P T A hosts the first meeting of the school year with remarks from executive board members. Mrs A R Key highlights National and State publications while W M Kennedy maps out plans for the Halloween Carnival on October 31. Mrs Frank Burkart announces regional convention set for November 6 with 15 counties attending. George White introduces J M Smith on the local school board setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Parent-Teach- P
A. R. Key
W. M. Kennedy
Hallowe’en
Parent- Teachers Association
Frank Burkart
George White
J. M. Smith
Dedication of Veterans Memorial in Umatilla
Veterans from all wars gather October 20 at Lake Pearl park for the dedication of the new Veterans Memorial Hall. Speakers include George Cooper Gibbs and W A Myers. Events run 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a noon meal and a 6 p.m. dinner at 50 cents per plate to fund the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
George Cooper Gibbs
Florida First Infantry
W. A. Myers
Lake Pearl
When It Began a Gay Romance Review by Benefield
Barry Benefield previews a new romance set around a city professor in exile and his lonely daughter who meets a bright fourth assistant editor. The tale follows their evolving bond with wit and brisk pacing as suspense grows. Mount Dora Public Library Comm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Benefield
Valient
Carrie
Judith
Mount Dora Public Library
Treasurer Knott to retire at end of term
State Treasurer W. W. Knott announces retirement at the close of his current four year term on Jan 5, 1941. He will be 78 with 38 years in state service and would retire on full pay if he sought another term. He cites age and desire to avoid decline, not ill health or pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Knott
Watch for oleander worm on plants
Warning to oleander owners to watch for caterpillars moths eggs and larvae attacking oleanders. Readers urged to inspect plants promptly and destroy pests on sight to protect gardens and landscapes.
Mount Dora Triumphs Over Lyman 13-6
Mount Dora, in its season opener, edged Lyman 13 to 6 as Dora’s defense stymied multiple Lyman drives. Key plays included a 48 yard pass to Sleepy Farina and a TD pass from Adams to a right end, with McCabe kicking the extra point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hall
Ar Ae
Dora
Tipus Losigwreed
Baen Besten
Greyhounds
Doran
Lyman
Battle
Adams
Ernest Minkley
Suit
C. Swofford
Farina
McCabe
Dorans
Wilton Adams
van Horn
Golden Hurricane
Hall
The
Mount Dora
Pos
Minkley
LE People van Zant
Locke Shipes
R. Walker
Drawdy
C. Hodges
Burkart
H. Swofford
Fertitta RT
Simpson McCabe
J. C. Howell Battle
E. Lyons
J. Howell Kimball
FB Yates
Gulledge
French
Thompson
McDonnell
Smith
B. Swofford
Feller
S. Swofford
Milwee
Reiser
Gaither
Mount Ly- Dora
Yates
Ed Battle Minkley
Ons Kimball
Swofford
J. Howell
Educational advancement courses offered in Leesburg
Lake County educators and residents may register for University of Florida extension classes in Leesburg in the first semester. An organizational meeting is set for Tuesday October 10 at 7 30 p m in Leesburg High School with Broward Culpepper College of Education as instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Leesburg
B. C.riley
University of Florida
Leesburg High School
Broward
G. Manuel Turner
Extension Division
University of
Florida Officials Visit Old New York World’s Fair Parade
Florida state officials tour the World’s Fair grounds in Osoris Jessel’s Old New York reception. Almon R. Shaffer hosts with the Miami Fife and Drum corps leading a parade from Fairgrounds to Old New York. The Florida party includes Col. J. M. Lee and R. A. Gray among others.
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Florida
Osoris Jessel
Old
New York
Almon R. Shaffer
Shaff Shaffer
Winter Haven
Miami Fife and Drum Corps
Fairgrounds
Old New York
Sewell
Ladies Night Program Features Rev M J Bouterse
Monday night patrons filled the regular Ladies Night with Rev and Mrs M J Bouterse in a short talk and songs. After adjournment many attendees visited the new miniature golf course for the remainder of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Bouterse
Lions Miniature Golf Tournament Qualifying Opens
With the week half over a large number of qualifying scores have been turned in for the Lions miniature golf tournament. Two divisions will exist men and women over eighteen and boys and girls eighteen or under. The sixteen lowest scores in each division advance to match play and a champion is crowned. Anyone may compete by shooting rounds up to Sunday at eleven p m and selecting their best score.
Florida Via Camera showcases Lake County in new publication
Lake County is featured in Florida Via Camera succeeding Florida From the Air with a Grove view a lakeside home near Clermont a speed boat on a lake and Venetian Gardens aerial over Leesburg The Lake County Chamber funded the page distribution exceeds 10000 copies through Eastern Air Lines and Crummer Co The book sells for 75 cents and is on sale at the World's Fair in New York and Lake County Chamber office in the Court House Phil Gorman paid for Venetian Gardens aerial shot and the Chamber paid for the cut and space State Comptroller J M Lee announced 75000 available to pay old bills and this money would be used for those obligations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Florida
Clermont
Venetian Gardens
Leesburg
Eastern Air Lines
R. E. Crummer & Co
New York
Lake County Ministers Move to Prohibit Alcohol
The Lake County Ministerial Association moved to prohibit liquor sales in the county and to circulate petitions for a liquor referendum requiring 25 percent of qualified voters to sign. Rev. J. Alvin Inman of Tavares was named chairman with a committee including Rev. S. J. Johnston Leesburg and Rev. G. C. Powell Clermont among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
J. Alvin Inman
Tavares
S. J. Johnston
Leesburg
G. C. Powell
Clermont
K. G. Rogers
Mount Dora
A. Eustis
Pursell
Umatilla
Paul Floyd Jones
Eustis
Inman
Jenkins
Montverde
Doctor Brodie Recovering After Weekend Operation
Mrs. A. M. Brodie reports Dr. Brodie rests as comfortably as possible after an operation Friday at Henry Ford Hospital Detroit. Mrs. Brodie has returned to Hinsdale Illinois with daughter Mrs. Oliver L. Bushnell and the doctor will join them at the Hinsdale Sanitarium when strong enough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Brodie
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit
Deputy Cassady Returns from FBI Academy Training
Chief Deputy R. G. Cassady of the department sheriff’s office returned to duties yesterday after spending three months in Washington D C. studying at the FBI National Police Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Cassady
Washington, D
D. C
Federal Bureau of Investigation
National Police Academy
Kiwanis News Sees Faculty Guests At Luncheon
Last week the high school faculty hosted the Kiwanis luncheon with a department update and plans for the coming year. Coach Hall spoke on football prospects, and a faculty trio with Miss Meadows Miss Sawyer and Miss Saltsman sang two numbers. Attendance prize went to S. C. Coley. Next week Rev Rogers and Rev Acree will lead. Rev John Hanger of Winter Park Florida will speak. 100% attendance listed for September.
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Roseborough
Hall
Helen Meadows
Suzanne Sawyer
Maxine Saltsman
Galloway
St. Mary
Sevon
L. Story
S. C. Coley
D. D. Roseborough
Nana T. Laney
Evelyn Cassady
C. W. Ezzard
R. M. Hall
W. A. Vincent
Betty West
Elsie A. Turner
Cam
W. T. Ward
Rogers
Acree
John Hanger
Winter Park
Florida
Lloyd Atkins
Geo. Coffin
C. M. Brown
Thomas H. Cooley
Fletcher Crane
A. Lee French
Wm. J. Johnson
Geo. Keller
T. M. Kramer
G. A. Richardson
Jeff Seckinger
L. C. Smith
W. L. Story
Miller Wells
J.J. West
Geo. J. White
Dr Hunter to Attend Southern Osteopathic Proctology Meeting
Dr. M. C. Hunter of Leesburg will attend the annual clinical meeting of the Southern Osteopathic Society of Proctology at the Biltmore Hotel in Atlanta Georgia October 14. He is invited to demonstrate a fistula operation as the program focuses on clinical cases with demonstrations by Southeast proctologists. Mrs. Hunter and Candace accompany him and they will stay with Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Perry in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Hunter
Leesburg
Southern Osteopathic Society of Proctology
Biltmore Hotel
Atlanta
Hunter
Southeast
Candace
M. C. Perry
Mr. Perry
Frank Perry
Center Hill
Thursday Closes Season Keeps Thursday Afternoon Hours
The article notes last Thursday ended the weekly half-holidays and business houses will stay open Thursday afternoons until spring. The bank and post office will maintain Thursday noon closing and city hall follows the practice year round.
Pennsylvanians Relocate to Lake County for New Home
Mr and Mrs L G Rogers formerly of Reading Pennsylvania have purchased land near Leesburg Florida and arrived in Lake County to build their home expected to be ready soon The couple left the north climate seeking milder conditions and express satisfaction with the Lake County area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Rogers
Reading
Leesburg
Lake County
Moses He
Gilet
Captain's Report Girl Scout Camp
A camp report documents a weeklong Girl Scout activities week with 29 girls, a registered nurse, two senior life-savers, a cook and assistant, and four counsellors. Budget cited at $155.26, with gratitude to the Troop Committee for financing. Captain Vivia Craig requests next year extend to two weeks if funds are secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivia Craig
Mount Dora Town Council discusses debt payoff and fire station plans
The October meeting notes Mount Dora owes 114000 on refunded debt of 168000. In New York, 10000 of 20 year bonds were redeemed, total redemptions amounting to 54000 since 1932 while interest on remaining bonds continues. Plans for a new fire station were reviewed and postponed for changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Mount Dora
New York
Chase National Bank
Gudgeon
Electric Department
Jerue
Javens
Gilbert Ark
Mount Dora High Faces Dade City In Home Opener
Mount Dora High prepares for the season opener against Dade City this Friday at home. Coach Hall and a largely new squad, with over thirty players out and new equipment, strive to build a winning team, asking community support at every game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hal
Auviel Realtiaeia
Lyman
Hall
The
Athletic Association
Mount Dora
Hills Dinner Promotes Business Plan at Castle on the Hill
Mr and Mrs Napoleon Hill hosted Mount Dora Eustis Tavares and Orlando businessmen at a seven o clock dinner at their Castle on the Hill home A social gathering followed with a presentation of a proposal to form a corporation to manufacture and promote a designed insulated container The sample article was made by James Stout and patent protection was discussed with no action pending until patent and legal provisions are ready
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon Hill
Mount Dora
Eustis
Tavares
Orlando
Aot
Castle
Hill
Community Church to Resume Services on October 15
Community Congregational Church will restart services on Sunday October 15. A temporary pulpit will be filled by supply ministers until a regular pastor is chosen. Miss Maxine Saltsman will again be soloist with Mrs. Florence G. Hanscom as organist and choir director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Saltsman
Florence G. Hanscom
Princess Theatre Offers Twofor-One Admission
The Princess Theatre announces a two for one ticket offer for tonight and tomorrow. One paid adult admission admits the holder and one additional person, making the double feature of Charlie Chan in At Treasure Island and Blondie Meets the Boss particularly attractive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
Charlie Chan
Treasure Island
Blondie
Gift and Antique Shop Reopens in New Highland Location
The Gift and Antique Shop formerly at Fifth Avenue will move to a room at Hadlock Fruit Company amid Highland and Second avenues. Mrs. Koebke and Mrs. Hadlock will run the shop with a new stock and lines and anticipate opening the showroom about November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Hadlock Fruit Company
Highland
Second Avenues
Koebke
Hadlock
Lake County Chamber Opens New Year Board Meeting
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce board will meet Friday afternoon October 6 at the Court House office. President Frank W. Stebbins urges full attendance for this important gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Court House
Frank W. Stebbins
Officials say delays in road work due to weather
Officials confirmed that workers will not resume paving bays until all safety checks pass and conditions allow. The announcement notes a pause in activity affecting nearby commutes and project timelines.
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Veterans Memorial
Knott
Almon Shaffer
George Jesse
Nathan Mayo
Florida Press Association
Shaffer de
Mayor Sewell
Lions
J. M. Lee
Lake County Ministers Act
Brodie
Cassady
Kiwanis News
DR. Hunter
Girl Scout
Ye Insurance
Wingler
J. C. Cooper
Lemons
Jeff Terrill
Lake View Dairy
Jim Fretwell
Eesc
Rhea and Boyd Personal
Schneider
Mabel Blackburn
Council Proceedings
Kramer
Jerne
Mount Dora High
Dade City
the Hills
Community Church
Board OF Directors
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