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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1941
Page
1
Mount Dora boasts a thriving business scene with diverse manufacturers and services from Citrus Culture Corporation to Wise Boat Works. The town also advances Red Cross First Aid courses with a large enrollment and plans for junior and advanced sessions, aiming to mobilize community support through the annual Roll Call.
Mrs Leana M. Kenrich and a friend of Hudson New Hampshire have rented a five room apartment and will arrive in early November to speed the winter. Rental arranged through L R Tremain real estate office.
Poet Matben Latin Cheek spoke at the Lions Club meeting sharing six months in the army and details from maneuvers. He noted equipment shortages but said the army commands respect. Guests Mrs Banks and Mrs Gordon attended. Mrs Al Rehbaum Jr agreed to be regular fare.
J. B. English of Altoona suffered a severe head bump and a cracked rib when his Ford V-8 pickup was rear ended on Highland avenue near Sanford Road by Robert Lee Davis driving a Ford V-8 truck with a trailer. The impact pushed English’s truck into an oak shade tree. Davis was held by police as the crash was deemed unavoidable. An insurance adjustment will follow with T. J. Hodd Co. of Orlando.
George J. White chairman of the Lake anew Defense Savings Committee reports $12 000 in defense bonds sold in one day through First National Bank of Mount Dora. Three individuals bought the bonds, the largest county sale in a day. Lake County total sales exceed $270 000, with Mount Dora contributing a sizable share.
Club Rudo on the Mount Dora Apopka road near Mount Dora plans a formal opening on October 24. Owner A. Lane manager Sirrasser and assistant Harvey Thompson aim for a premier dining and dancing venue with strict standards and a genuine Italian spaghetti with meat sauce and Cuban steaks as specialties.
The Coffee Shop at Hotel Mount Dora will start the season on Wednesday October 29. Mr and Mrs Sedano proprietors announce a renovated kitchen and improvements to offer better service with Sunday dinners and coffee shop features.
Red Cross sewings held each Thursday from 9 to 12 until further notice. Large amount of work to complete by the end of November. Women urged to come out starting next Thursday morning to help.
William P Wingler caught a nine pound bass at Lake Dora around 7 am. The fish measured 26 1/4 inches long with 17 1/4 inches girth. Abbott asserts the fish bears his marked insignia and accuses Wingler of poaching. Wingler counters with a photo to prove his claim.
Mayor M V Simpson proclaims Monday October 27 Navy Day in Mount Dora and urges all citizens to participate in ceremonies planned and sponsored by civic and patriotic organizations to recognize the Navy’s role in national defense during the current emergency.
Warren Roberts editor of the Orlando Sentinel will visit the Mount Dora Kiwanis meeting along with other Orlando club members. Last week officers for the coming year were nominated and the election will be held at the meeting. Reports from the Orlando District convention were shared by Fletcher Crane and Dr Richan with a note from President Hurlburt. Myron Cronwall of Jacksonville Beach attended as an out of town guest. A J Waltz won the attendance prize and Chief Story gave a box of cigars as a birthday penalty. Next Sunday October 26 Kiwanis members will attend the 11 oclock service at First Methodist Church as special guests invited by pastor Kenneth G Rogers.
The Mount Dora Hallowe en Carnival will be held Friday night on school grounds hosted by the PTA to fund the general fund, band, and lunch room. A parade starts at 7 pm led by the School Band, with prizes for best costumes and a 7 pm lineup to ensure orderly participation.
The Mount Dora Woman's Club sponsors weekly plays and talks on WLOF Orlando starting today October 23. Dr. Duncan McEwan of Orlando opens as guest speaker for Tuberculosis Christmas Seal drive. Health Committee chair Mrs. J. D. Pease oversees programs through Christmas with Mrs. Travis Slayden directing and Mrs. Alfred Rehbaum Jr. at the piano.
Mrs. Gladys Crane of Crane's Beauty Shop and Mrs. Marion Tanner attended sessions of the Florida Beauticians Association at its annual convention. National authorities on hair styling and makeup gave lectures and demonstrations. Notables included Lee Harris of Hollywood California John Mueller of Chicago and Bernard Linden of New York.
Mount Dora High announces its 1941 football schedule with games listed at Umatilla on October 24 and Ocoee on October 30. Other dates include trips to Groveland and St. Cloud with locations marked as there.
A November 4 election in Mount Dora and Lake Jem will decide trustees for the Mount Dora School District, the district millage for school purposes, and whether the eastern Lake Jem area joins Mount Dora. Voters must be qualified electors residing in the district who pay property taxes. Frank J. Banning announces reading the legal notice for details.
The Week of Prayer and Self Denial is set for October 27 to 31 with Women's Society of Christian Service programs led by local ladies. The observance emphasizes two home and two foreign needs, funds split between home and foreign departments, and includes midweek service on October 29 in the chapel led by Mrs. Carl G. Loveless and a second worship on October 31 hosted by Mrs. C. C. Dooley in Sylvan Shores with Miss Mary Emma Jones. Gifts support Deaconess Retirement Fund Children’s Convalescent Home at home and Christian Literature Medical Equipment abroad.
Mrs Kenneth Rogers and other local church representatives attended the District meeting at Broadway Methodist Church Orlando last Thursday October 16. The program centered on Christian Women in This Crisis with participants including Mrs J T Feaster state president and Mrs Edwin B White Jacksonville.
Mount Dora presents six hotels Lakeside Inn Grand View Villa Dora Hotel Mount Dora Sylvan Shores Simpson Hotel to welcome winter visitors. The Lakeside Inn overlooks Lake Dora with private park six acres of trees and a private pool. Villa Dora sits on high ground with panoramic lake views and Florida atmosphere. All hotels feature modern conveniences and Ameri plan service for winter guests.
Mrs Celia Claflin has been engaged as soloist for the 1940 41 season and sang at the opening service last Sunday. Miss Maxine Saltsman will not return to Mount Dora this winter. Mrs Florence Hanscom, director, will conduct the chorus with regular rehearsals on Thursday evenings.
Former Community Church pastor Dr. Spencer will preach at 11 o clock Sunday on the topic Living a Life that Requires God to Help.
Mrs. W S Randall reports Dr Randall III is seriously ill at their West Harpswell summer home Maine and plans to delay return to Florida indefinitely. He had hoped to depart two weeks ago but illness prevented it.
S F Dihel, while fishing at Lake Gertrude, landed two black bass on a single plug weighing about two pounds each. He notes Lake Gertrude alongside Lake Dora for fruitful season, and invites friends to join him for winter angling.
Curtis Minkley of 708 East Fifth Avenue has enlisted and will report to Jacksonville for induction on Navy Day October 27. He will then proceed to Norfolk Virginia for training.
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