Churches Welcome Visitors In Mount Dora Community
Mount Dora hosts five active churches led by Rev R W Acree at the Baptist church Rev A M Brodie of the Congregational group Rev Kenneth G Rogers at the Methodist and Rev G G Prince at the Church of God The City’s churches cooperate to uplift the community and winter visitors are greeted warmly at Sunday services and during tours nearby towns also offer welcoming churches.
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Mount Dra
Baptist
R. W. Acree
Community Congregational Church
A. M. Brodie
Brodie
U. S
Greece
Methodist Episcopal Church
Kenneth G. Rogers
Church of God
Helm Field
G. G. Prince
Church of Christ
Ular
Rossiter Street
Lake Franklin Park
A. Cameron
Bro
Chestrue
Mount Dora
Visitors from Quippa and Youngstown consider Mount Dora
Mr and Mrs E J Malloy of Quippa Pa Mr and Mrs M Gearon and Miss Jane McFarlin of Youngstown Ohio were guests of Mr and Mrs R T McClellan the past week They toured groves and homes and plan to return soon to make this their permanent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Malloy
Quippa
M. Gearon
Jane McFarlin
Youngstown
Ohio
R. T McClellan
Malloy
Mount Dora
Welfare Board figures show Florida WPA referrals decline
State Welfare Board records indicate September WPA referrals in Florida were 6 634 compared with 7 469 in August. Officials expect October figures to show a further decrease, signaling an improving economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
State Welfare Board
Works Progress Administration
Cooley To Probe Red Activities In Florida
Hon. Thos H Cooley state representative and committee chairman will open public hearings in Tampa in November to determine if communism is being encouraged in Florida schools and to locate communist leaders. He plans to study WPA involvement and believes thousands of communists operate in Tampa influencing unions and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. H. Cooley
House
Senate
Tampa
Florida
Cooley
WPA
Europe
Knights of Pythian Activities of Past Week
Knights of Pythian members held a series of lodge events across the week. Sixty Sisters attended a meeting with luncheon hosted by Knights. Knights from Myrtle Lodge in DeLand and Mount Dora Lodge in Leesburg conferred Knights ranks on candidates, with receptions and gatherings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythian
Pythian Sisters
Myrtle Lodge
DeLand
Wilkinson
Hawkins
Bros
W. J. Wingler
Curtis Wise
Mount Dora
Heriman Lodge
Leesburg
Homecoming Day at Baptist Church Set for October 30
The Baptist church plans a full Homecoming Day on Sunday with morning afternoon and evening services and a noon basket dinner. Former members and town churches are invited to attend afternoon events led by former pastors. Speakers include Rev F W Overhiser at 10 30 am Rev G T Hinton at 11 am Rev Acree guiding singing at 3 pm and Rev A A Stanley at 7 30 pm. Excavation for the new Sixth and Tremain church is nearly complete and construction will start soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
F. W. Overhiser
G. T. Hinton
Jansonville Beach
Acree
A. A. Stanley
Tremain
PWA Grant Corrected In Local Water System Plan
The paper notes a previous misprint confusing a WPA grant with a PWA grant for the local water system improvements. The correction emphasizes that the Public Works Administration funds make the project possible and regrets the mistaken attribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PWA
Kiwanis News Highlights Mount Dora Electric Safety Talk
A Mount Dora Kiwanis gathering featured an instructional talk on electrical inspection by electrician Mr Overhiser. He warned against hazards such as wet hands near live parts and pulling plugs by the wire, stressing safety and economic benefits. Attendees included Clayton Tremain and Rev. P. D. Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooley
Lectrician
Gee Lite
Raparte
Mount Dora
Overhiser
Clayton Tremain
C. J. Brown
Joseph Swift
Thos. H. Cooley
Commission Outlines Fruit Sale Plans For Florida Citrus
Florida Citrus Commission announces a series of public meetings from November 1 to November 8 to detail advertising and promotional plans for the state's record orange grapefruit and tangerine crop. L. W. Marvin will present about 125 color slides and nutritional aspects of citrus, with other speakers noting ad campaigns and distribution efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
John Maxcy
Florida Citrus Commission
Maxcy
Citrus Commission
Orlando
Tampa
Leesburg
Vero Beach
Wauchula
Winter Haven
L. W. Marvin
The
Marvin
H. F. Douglas
Arthur Kudner, Inc
City Auditorium
W. LE. Barnett
Mount Dora
Lake County Democratic Executive Committee Meeting
A meeting of the Lake County Democratic Executive Committee will be held at the Courthouse in Tavares on Friday October 28 at 3 00 pm for the consideration of matters properly arising. All members urged to attend. Per diem and mileage will not be paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Democratic Executive Committee
Tavares
Red Cross First Aid Classes Begin in Eustis
The Red Cross Standard First Aid class started on Monday evening October 24 at the Chamber of Commerce with Claude Barrett as instructor. The second session is scheduled for 7 30 this evening and late enrollments are accepted. Completion of the twenty hour course earns a Red Cross First Aid certificate.
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Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
Claude Barrett
Eustis Recreation
Mr Cooley to Move Office to Post Office Building
Attorney Thos H Cooley will move his law office on November 1 from the Donnelly Office Building to the recently vacated Post Office building space. The offices are being renovated for the new tenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos
H. Cooley
Donnelly
C. L. Quixley
Western Union Hours Shortened At Telegraph Office
Telegraph office hours shortened with new schedule from 8 15 a m to 12 00 noon 1 18 p m to 5 15 p m and 7 15 p m to 8 00 p m reflecting adjusted service times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Station
Marionette Play by Sixth Grade Girls for Halloween Carnival
Three capable sixth grade girls practice after school with Marionettes for a Hansel and Gretel performance at the Halloween Carnival. Fay, Helen, and Betty Jean enjoy preparing the show and hope audiences, including boys, girls, and adults, will be entertained by the playful adventure and clever escapes from the wicked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansel and Gretel
Fay
Helen
Betty Jean
Haneel
Eee
Thief Shot by Deputies After Resist Arrest near Lake Kerr
A trailer resident named Armstrong resisting arrest near Canal and Lake Jem fired on Deputies Claude Barrett and Al Hammond of Eustis. A coroner's jury ruled Barrett acted in self defense. Armstrong sought for theft of four outboard motors from Jasper Wolfe of Howey in 1936. A motor found in his car had been stolen from Belle Isle Camp on Lake Kerr on September 28. Armstrong had a Florida police record since 1931 and a $100 reward had been offered for his arrest and return to Elizabethton, Tenn. He is survived by his widow, his father in Elizabethton, Tenn., and his mother and sister in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Go Canal
Lake Jem
Claude Barrett
al Hammond
Eustis
Ing
Jasper Wolfe
Howey
Belle Isle
Lake Kerr
Armstrong
Florida
Elizabethton
Tenn
Barrett
Atlanta
Mount Dora Proclaims American Art Week November 1 1938
Mayor I M V Simpson proclaims the week starting November 1 1938 as American Art Week to promote appreciation of fine arts and allied crafts. The proclamation invites citizens and various groups including artists, businesses, libraries, schools, churches, newspapers, and theatres to cooperate during art week and the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
I. M. V.simpson
W. Simpson
Wm. J. Johnson
Pythian Sisters to Hold Food Sale
The Pythian Sisters will hold a food sale Saturday October 28 at 418 Donnelly Avenue in the store room between the A&P and the Topic office. It opens at 9 a m and offers baked beans sal ads cakes nut bread banana bread and many other homemade delicacies.
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Pythian Sisters
Donnelly Avenue
A&p
Topic
Doctor Colley to Study at Northern Clinics
Dr S C Colley leaves Thursday night for several days in Washington New York City and Philadelphia. He travels to study crippled children's work in Washington clinics in New York hospitals and to attend the International Medical Assembly in Philadelphia.
Christmas Cantata at Community Church
The Community church choir directed by Florence Gilbert Hanscom will present the Bethlehem cantata by George F. Root on Sunday night December 18 at the Community church. The old favorite promises to be one of the season’s leading events with strong soprano and choir performance.
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Community Church
Florence Gilbert Hanscom
Bethlehem
Geo. F. Root
Clergymen Attend Mid Year Retreat in St Cloud
Dr. Heber D. Ketcham former pastor of First M. E. Church and Rev. Kenneth G. Rogers present pastor attended the St Johns River Conference Mid Year Retreat in St. Cloud from Monday to Wednesday. Bishops Ralph S. Cushman and Charles W. Flint led the retreat with Rev. W. G. Gray and Rev. Mr. Wean of Eustis also in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heber D. Ketcham
M. E
Kenneth G. Rogers
St. Johns River
St. Cloud
Ralph S. Cushman
Charles W. Flint
W. G. Gray
Mr. Wean
Eustis
Cashwell's Reopens Under Leon Taylor Management
Cashwell's Walgreen System store has reopened after summer closure. The outlet resumes operations under the management of Leon Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cashwell’s
Walgreen System
Leon Taylor
Mount Dora P T A Carnival Queen Vote Counts Cast
Mount Dora P T A is hosting a Hallowe en night carnival with a Queen vote led by Shirley Coen. The current ranking shows Coen first Townend second Bartlett third Minkley fourth and Dean fifth. Voting continues until Saturday with unlimited ballots.
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Mount Dora
P.T.A
Hallowe'en
Shirley Coen
LaVerne Townsend
LaVerne Townend
Mildred Bartlett
Eleanor Minkley
Zera Dean
Mount Dora Hosts National Art Week Events
Mount Dora will celebrate National Art Week from November 1 to 8 with artist exhibits by Mount Dora Art League members in various stores and other displays in Eustis and Tavares. The first Art League meeting joins Miss Easter Armstrong at her McDonald street home on November 3 at 7 30 p.m. The town thanks Mayor M V Simpson and the Mount Dora Topic staff for support.
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Mount Dora
M. V. Simpson
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. C. Williams
Lake Dora Drive
Foundation of Home Life
Donnelly Park
Kiwanis News
MR. Cooley
Westren
Office of the Mayor
DR. Colley
Northern Clinics
Hallowe
League
Lake Dora
Cool Lake
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