Montverde School to Install New President L Neal Smith
Tallahassee Superintendent English will install L Neal Smith as President of Montverde School in a chapel ceremony on Saturday October 22 at 8 pm. Dr Hamilton Holt of Rollins College will greet, and Hon Joseph E Hendricks will deliver the principal address. A preceeding supper at 6 pm requires reservations. tickets are 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Instruction
English
Tallahassee
L. Neal Smith
Montverde
Lake County
Frank Banning
Hamilton Holt
Rollins College
C. F. Evans
Montecyre of Commerce
Karl Lehmann
Dr. Carpenter
Conrad Lohnence Chapt
Mount Dora Club Receives Grateful Soldiers Message
Service Men's Club thanks the Chamber of Commerce and folks at home for Mount Dora folders mailed in a week. Red ink marks designate the Yacht Club used by the Service Men's Club. A Saturday dance featured novelty acts and a unanimous joke prize for Private McQueeney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora
Yacht Club
McQueeney
Battery B
Brooklyn
Mary Allen
Leon Cheek
P. T. A. Carnival Plans and Community Event
The P T A announces a Hallowe'en Carnival at the gymnasium with J F Groves as general manager. Donations of jams canned goods and eatables are requested for country store booths to be delivered to D D Rescaree's office before Tuesday. Various booth chairs are listed and proceeds support local school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Groves
Hallowe’en
D. D. Rescae
W. M. Kennedy
E. G. Conboy
Ernest Mosteller
Grady Simpson
O. W. Conner
Frank Harding
Armer Johnson
Lasher
Jones Family
Paul Johnson
George Sims
Joan Stanley
Celia Claflin
Church Chancel Extends Its Edifice Enhancements
Community Church completes construction on the chancel and pulpit and lectern work nears finish. Dr Arthur Pratt was shown plans last season and the extended church space is now in use. Dr Richards will preach Sunday on International Unfinished Business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Pratt
Richards
Anthem Sung at First Methodist Church on Reform Sunday
Ruth Woodman Stanley will sing Seek Ye the Lord with the choir at First Methodist Church next Sunday morning. Mrs. C. M. Brown, pianist and choir director, announced the program. Doggett’s sermon centers on Martin Luther, marking Reform Sunday with focus on the Protestant reformer’s stand against Roman Catholicism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord
Roberts
Ruth Woodman Stanley
First Methodist Church
C. M. Brown
Doggett
Martin Luther
Mount Dora Faces St. James In Tomorrow Night Football
A high school football game is set for tomorrow night with Mount Dora hosting St. James. Kickoff time and venue details are to be announced locally.
Electric Lines Being Repaired in Mount Dora
Mount Dora Electric Department reports all lines hooked up and in operation for street lights. Private users will soon receive current. some temporary repairs may cause short outages for a week or two. If you lose service call city hall. do not touch loose or ground wires as they may be hot and cause injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
City Hall
Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Update and England Trip Tale
A local lawn bowling column reports hurricane damage minimal to the club property with debris cleaned by the grounds keeper Mr. Green. It notes rinks 1 2 3 active while 4 5 6 are being prepared and includes a travel letter from a Mount Dora member praising a Plymouth England green associated with Sir Francis Drake.
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Green
N.S. Mayo
Mount Dora
Ballots Must Use X Mark as Court Rules
The supreme court decisions require voters to mark ballots with a cross. Any mark other than X will not be counted according to both law and ballot instructions.
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The
Supreme Court
Art League to Meet at Bigelow Home
The Mount Dora Art League schedules its season opener for Thursday November 2 at 7:30 PM. The meeting will be hosted by Mrs A P Bigelow at 644 Alexander Lee.
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Mount Dora Art League
A. P. Bigelow
Alexander Lee
Garbage Collection Schedule Revised for Mount Dora
Notice states trash will be collected on Mondays only until further notice. City asks cooperation due to acute labor shortage following events in Mount Dora.
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Mount ‘Dora
Notes About Our Men In Service
Captain Leon B. Cheek Jr has been sent overseas and Mrs Cheek has returned to Mount Dora for an indefinite stay. Paul Mosteller AR3c was home to spend a few days with his parents and friends. he is a gunner on a dive bomber. Sgt Robert Arnold Widmer left for Homestead Fla after a twenty one day furlough with his mother Mrs Mabel Northrup. Jon Barker was home from Charlottesville Va for a short visit with his mother and brother. First Lieutenant John M McCown Jr recently earned the Bronze Star for heroic achievement in action with the 1st Armored Division on the Fifth Army front in Italy. Mortimer, son of Mr and Mrs J M McCown Sr. Ralph Chapman reached home after 32 months overseas in the Southwest Pacific area and reported to Fort McPherson Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bridgman
England
Plymouth
Francis Drake
English Channel
Mount Dora
Florida
Leon B. Cheek, Jr
Mrs. Cheek
Paul Mosteller
ARM 3c
A. J. Mosteller
Robert Arnold Widmer
Homestead, Fla
Mabel Northrup
Mr. Northrup
Jon Barker
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
William J
John M. McCown, Jr
Hearic
1St Armored
Italy
Mortimer
J. M. McCown
Pfe
Ralph Chapman
Southwest Pacific Theatre of Operations
Claud Chapman
Fort McPherson
Kiwanis Luncheon Missed by Storm Reports Tomorrow
The Kiwanis club did not hold a lunch Wednesday due to the storm though several members attended. Delegates Manuel Sedano C M Brown and Donald Conkling were to report on the Kiwanis International district convention held last week in Tampa.
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Kiwanis
Kiwanis International
Tampa
Manuel Sedano
C. M. Brown
Donald Conkling
Christmas Seal Sale Preparations For 1944 Leesburg
Supplies for the 1944 Christmas Seal Sale arrived at the First National Bank Building office in Leesburg. Seals go into the mail on November 23 under local chairmen who are readying mailing lists for prompt post office distribution. The design features a postman with an upraised envelope in memory of a Danish clerk who started the Christmas seal idea to raise funds for the sick.
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Association
First National Bank
Leesburg
Cy G. Thomas
Lake County Association
So and Health Association
Hillcrest Home Sold to Anna Muecke
William E. LoFroos sold the Hillcrest Court residence at 412 Hillcrest Court to Anna Muecke who took possession recently. Mrs. R. N. White Sr. moved from the home after a year and is living with her daughter and LoFroos at 146 Ninth Avenue West.
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William E. LoFroos
Hillcrest Court
Anna Muecke
R. N. White, Sr
Mr. LoFroos
Ninth Avenue West
Mount Dora Hosts St James In Football Tomorrow Night
Mount Dora prepares to host St James tomorrow night at 8 p m in a high school football matchup. The game features local rivals looking to boost standings and showcase key players under Friday night lights.
Night School Burlesque at Mount Dora Draws Local Cast
The District School of Blueberry Corners stages a lively burlesque style show featuring about forty prominent Mount Dora citizens in period costumes. Highlights include Twelve to twenty child performers, solo acts, tap numbers, and a chorus, with songs such as Dance With the Dolly With a Hole In Her Stocking and Old Black Joe. Proceeds aid the P T A for 1944 45.
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Mount Dora
Godey
Etta Austin McDonald
Alice Strite
Jin. McDonald
Bill LoFroos
Chris Jacobsen
Cecil Bowie
Ernest Mosteller
Gordon Conboy
Clyde Brockman
Newton Strite
Joe Swift
Tom Bartherson
Pressley Atkins
Red Kennedy
Dolly
Patricia Johnson
Little Red School House
Joe
Stephen Foster
Baptist Church Musical Evening Series Starts
Pastor Sutley leads a Sunday program of sacred music at the Baptist church with a full evening concert directed by Mrs. Florence Gilbert Hanscom. Soloists include Delphia Norman and Raymond LaBreck. a choir, ladies chorus, and brass offerings accompany hymns, an anthem, and stories of hymns.
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Florence Gilbert Hanscom
Largo
Xerxas
Handel
Aees Ritter
Cocina
Pastor Sutley
Londonderry Air
Schubert
Budellee Jay
Raymond LaBreck
Ceas Cecil Bowie
James Johnsthis
Milwaukee Visitor Counts Gloriosa Bouquets Value
Mrs. J. Schoeninger reports from Milwaukee that Gloriosa blossoms from Florida are selling for 2.50 dollars each. She notes the abundance of hundred dollar bouquets displayed on tables all summer, reflecting their surprising value this season.
M D H S Football Schedule Oct 27 to Nov 10
The M D H S football schedule lists games against St James Clermont and Groveland with all kickoff times at 8 p.m. The matchups take place October 27 November 3 and November 10 at the home venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
Clermont
Groveland
Lake County Honored with Kiwanis Lieutenant Governor Selection
Unanimous election makes Hon. A. S. Herlong Jr. lieutenant governor of Florida Central District, representing four central counties. The Leesburg native and Tavares resident has a long record with Kiwanis and local civic roles, including county judge and chamber treasurer, and ties to the University of Florida.
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A. S. Herlong
Lake County
Ce Ees
Florida
Kitall International
Leesburg High
University of Florida Law School
Leesburg Kiwanis Club
Tavares
Tavares Club
Leesburg Kiwanis
Florida County Judges Association
University of Florida
Lake Ae Chamber of Commerce
Morrison Memorial Church
Leesburg
Mary Louise Youmans
Fairfax South Carolina
Judge Herlong
C. Harold Hippler
Eustis
J. Carlisle Rogers
S. H. Bowman
Clermont
Lloyd Gahr
Orlando
Central Florida
Mount Dora Woman's Club Plans Winter Season
On Wednesday October 18 the Mount Dora Woman's Club board met at Miss Madeleine Milner's home with President Mrs Arthur Pratt presiding. Committees reported and winter plans were discussed. The next meeting on November 1 at the Community Building will begin at 3 00 PM with a Membership Tea inviting eligible women to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Woman's Club
Madeleine Milner
9Th Ave
Arthur Pratt
M. E
Mount Dora Faces St James at Athletic Field
A high school football game is scheduled for 8 p m at the Mount Dora vs St James High School Athletic Field.
Mount Dora Survives October Hurricane With Minor Damage
Mount Dora escaped serious destruction as the October hurricane swept through. Winds were strong but not hurricane force. few trees lost, and most damage limited to roofing leaks, blown awnings, and scattered debris. Electric service returned by Thursday, telephone service limited, and Red Cross aided two nearby families.
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Mount Dora
Miami
E. S. McGee
Sylvan Shores
Lake Beaue
F. B. Ferson
Comforta
Red Cross
Wolf Branc
Zellwood
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Service Men’s Club
Gutscake
Resiston
Samie
Lawn Bowling News
ART League
John Gibson Treadwell
U. S. Naval Amphibious Training Base
Fort Pierce
Naval Air Station
Melbourne
Modelle Treadwell
East
Ninth Avenue
John G. Treadwell
Camp
U. S. Naval Atb
Fla
Kiwanis News
Hillcrest Home
District School of
Blueberry Corners
Sutley
Beethoven
Ritter
Rena Bouterse
Kohlman
St. James High School
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