Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club Shines in August
Mount Dora's lawn bowling club drew northeastern attention with August gatherings and a second annual reunion in Yarmouth Maine. Members included W. H. Sprague and Dr. W. G. Downes, who helped Hartford's Fernleigh Club win the MacGuire-Locke trophy. New courts and planned winter events promise a busier season for year round members and snowbirds alike.
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Mount Dora
W. H. Sprague
Boston
Mount Dora Club
Portland
Maine
Fila
Bowling Green
Westcustogo Inn
Yarmouth
D. William Sprague
Wollaston
Mass
Deering Oaks
Walter B. Brockway
Royal Riventon
Charles E. Wyer
Prince’s Point
George Cary
F. A. Poole
L. A. Denbroeder
Eardley Wilmot
R. C. Thomas
E. R. Eckis
W. Jones
W. S. Randall
Jane Sewell
Evelyn Sweetster
Elizabeth Bockway
G. E. Jackson
Sumner Wiley
W.G. Downes
Alfred Maben
Hartford
W. G. Downes
Robert Gowans
Warner Ebbets
Fernleigh Lawn Bowling Club
MacGuire-Locke
Dr. Downes
Detroit
Jimmie Wier
Doc
New England
Downes
H. Stiles Bradley
Lakeside Park
R. W. Dickson
Charles L. Marsh
Messrs
Alden Converse
George Linton
Pitt Whitten
L. R. Tremain
J. West
Tennis Club Plans Several New Ideas
The Mount Dora Tennis and Badminton Club plans to meet at Donnelly Park court in Clermont today at 4 o’clock. Officers were elected at the first meeting and a tentative program outlined. Charles Norris is president and will offer free tennis lessons at Donnelly Park each afternoon at 4:30.
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Mount Dora
En O Commerce
Charles Norris
Lem Downs
Shirley Shhonenberger
Jimmy Stout
Lakeside Park
Donnelly Park Court
Knights of Pythias Fish Fry Today in Mount Dora
This afternoon at five o'clock Lake side Park the Knights of Pythias and the Pythian Sisters lodge groups hold a fish fry and social gathering. A reunion of current and former members follows the event. At last night’s Mount Dora Lodge meeting the Esquire rank was conferred and next week’s meeting will award the Knight rank.
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Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters of Mount Dora Lodges
Lakeside Park
Mount Dora Lodge
Epworth League Plans Winter Activities At Church
At a regular cabinet meeting of the Epworth League of the First Methodist Church plans were laid for a winter program. The group voted to donate fifty dollars to the choir for robes and discussed fund raising to support Institute travel. A monthly program is planned with events including a theatre party and various fundraisers from September through April.
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Epworth League
First Methodist Church
League
Drake in Improved Health After Heart Trouble
W. H. Drake, once in poor health with heart trouble since November, has been on his feet for three weeks and fully recovered his condition. Friends report he is feeling better than ever and ready for another big winter season.
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W. H. Drake
Mr. Drake
Mount Dora Out Of World Series As Season Closes
Mount Dora finishes the season by not qualifying for the World Series after a double header loss to Umatilla at Apopka. In the opener Stephens drove in three runs while Durden hit a homer and Durden and the defense contributed. The second game featured strong pitching by Miller and Adkins with Mount Dora errors piling up and Durden stealing a pair of bases.
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Lake-Orange
Mount Dora
Apopka
Semler
Shean
Umatilla
Stephens
Durden
Green
Wiley
Chapman
Simpson
Straker
Parrish
McCown
Hale
E. Webb
McTureous
Peurifoy
Miller
Acoeserewenseeseesens Straker
Sheeetaeseeserennese
Rigdon
L. Webb
Aehneeeideeeerrnpenesy
Eenewereae
Adkins
Pey
Eaves Aeenereneenns Sone Chapman
Haskins
Malone Realty Co. Greenbacks Win Two From Eustis
The Greenbacks sponsored by Malone Realty Co. won their second and third games against Eustis, scoring 6-7 and 9-10 on Friday and Monday nights. The team is praised as one of the strongest in the area, playing first class ball and likely to bring many victories to Mount Dora and sponsor.
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Greenbacks
Malone Realty Co
Eustis
Mount Dora
Labor Day Closure Notice Shifts Shopping to Saturday
Housewives are urged to complete shopping on Saturday to cover the long weekend. The Chamber of Commerce petition states all stores will close Monday for Labor Day.
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Chamber of Commerce
Red Cross Closes Its Swim Campaign
The Lake County Chapter of the American Red Cross completed its Learn to Swim and life saving campaign at the Lakeside Pool with 71 swimmers finishing courses. Mary Elizabeth Simpson directed the effort with C. C. Dooley Jr. and Bob Quixley assisting, along with senior life saving students. Emblems must be ordered by September 3, and thanks are extended to Lakeside Hotel Properties, Mount Dora City water, the Mount Dora Topic, Frank Hard, the Mount Dora Police, and others for support.
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American Red Cross
Lakeside Innpool
Mary Elizabeth Simpson
Red Cross
C. C. Dooley, Jr
Bob Quixley
Sara Margaret Bruner
F. M. Whaley
Gerald Drawdy
Chamber of Commerce
Lake County
Lakeside Pool
Lakeside Hotel Properties, Inc
City of
Mount Dora
Frank Hard
Townsend Club Cancels Regular Meeting
The Townsend Club will skip the usual first Monday gathering and meet instead on September 19 at the next scheduled session.
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Townsend Club
Legion Postpones Regular Meeting One Week
The Mount Dora Post No. 35 American Legion postpones its Labor Day meeting to Monday night September 12. All Legionnaires are requested to be present.
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Mount Dora Post No. 35
American Legion
Kiwanis Meeting Highlights Red Cross Program
Mount Dora Red Cross sponsored program featured Miss Barbara Hoffman David Coffin Paul Colbert and Bobby Vincent presenting an accident prevention film and first aid demo. Visitors included Professor D H Moore Dr Oliver Paul Colbert and WA Vincent. Reverend Kenneth G Rogers won the attendance prize.
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Mount Dora
American Red Cross
Barbara Hoffman
David Coffin
Paul Colbert
Bobby Vincent
D. H. Moore
Dr. Oliver
Tavares
WA. Vincent
B. C. Jones
Lloyd Atkins
Kenneth G. Rogers
George White
Judge Duckworth
Orlando
Duckworth
Jooks
Kellers Return From Mountains
Mr and Mrs George C Keller editors of the Topic return from a four week vacation in Banner Elk North Carolina.
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Kellers
George C. Keller
The
Topic
Banner Elk, N. C
Young People Choir Formed by Methodist Church
Every League member invites youths above eleven not in another choir to join the new Methodist Church young people’s choir. Auditions to classify voices are set for Wednesday September 7 from 10 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm at the church. Mrs. Esther Wyatt will lead auditions and direct the choir this winter. Parents may consult with her about training opportunities.
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League
Methodist Church
New Young People’s Choir
Esther Wyatt
Paul Conrad Joins Pittsburgh Plate Glass in Barbeton Ohio
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Conrad announce their son Paul has accepted a position with the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company in Barbeton Ohio. Dr. Conrad declined an associate professorship at Mississippi State College to join the firm in the Research Development division starting September with a good salary.
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W. A. Conrad
Paul
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
Barbeton
Ohio
Conrad
Mississippi State College
Killian Gaining On Ginther In Topic College Contest
Katherine Killian reduces the gap to Ossie Ginther in the Topic College Contest. Killian trails by 9 750 points this week with the contest ending September 16. Prize money includes a 250.00 cash scholarship and a 100.00 scholarship final, with two bonus prizes previously awarded for check up days. Both contestants leave for college during the last week, Killian to Florida Southern in Lakeland and Ginther to Florida State College for Women in Tallahassee.
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Katherine Killian
Ossie Ginther
Miss Killian
Killian
Miss Ginther
Florida State College For Women
Tallahassee
Florida Southern College
Lakeland
Mount Dora Public Schools Resume with Opening Exercises
The Mount Dora Public Schools reopen Monday September 12 at nine o clock in the morning with public invited to attend the opening in the school auditorium. Students re enter or de part Monday morning as arranged by teachers. principal D D Roseborough will be in his office on September 8 and 9 for conferences with students and patrons. Visitors welcome during the school year.
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Mount Dora
D. D. Roseborough
Andrews, Mount Dora Pioneer, Dies at 78
Howard William Andrews died at age 78 after a lingering illness at his Mount Dora home on August 28. Born September 18, 1860 in Brookfield Center Connecticut he worked as a farmer and estate superintendent. He moved to Florida in 1920 and helped found Mount Dora's Tourist Club later serving as its president. He is survived by his wife Bertha E Hasley. Funeral services were held at Rehbaum Funeral Parlors with burial in Brookfield Conn.
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Mount Dora
Howard William Andrews
Mr. Andrews
Brookfield Center
Connecticut
Cheshire Military Academy
Connecticut Milk Poducers Association
Wene
State Grange
Episcopal Church
Masonic Lodge
Andrews
Florida
Tourist Club
Bertha E. Hasley
Rehbaum
D. T. Johnson
Eustis
Tomlinson
Danbury
Conn
Mr Andrews
Brookfield
Legion Dance Set At Mount Dora Yacht Club
The American Legion hosts a dance tomorrow night at the Mount Dora Yacht Club as the first in a fall and winter series to aid local schoolchildren. Andersons Ali gators swing band will perform with a small ensemble and proceeds go to charity. free punch and a floor show are planned.
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Mount Dora Yacht Club
American, Legion
Legon
Anderson
Aligators
Mount Dora Chamber Secretary Takes One Week Vacation
Shirley Schonenberger secretary of the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce left Monday for a week long vacation in Ocala. Tom McCabe will handle her duties in her absence this week.
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Shirley Schonenberger
Mount Dora
Postmaster Dooley Returns From Mountains Vacation
Mr and Mrs C C Dooley returned Tuesday from a six weeks vacation in Waynesville NC. They report delightful weather and Mr Dooley has acquired a setter. He will resume his duties as local postmaster at once.
University of Florida Pool Hosts Vintage Swim Day
Cameras clicked as crowds gathered at the University of Florida pool for a retro swim day. Spectators laughed at 1908-era outfits, a man's bathing suit and a lady's wine dress, alongside modern day swimwear.
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University of Florida
Improvement Shown In School Library Circulation Rise
Library circulation in the high school rose 23.4 percent from the first to the last semester. An average of 363 books circulated daily with a year total of 6 434. Attendance averaged 153 daily and 91 percent voluntary. Inventory lists 2389 books 23 periodicals 257 pamphlets. Gifts from several supporters aided library projects including cataloging and refits.
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Wm. Barnett
Vivia Craig
Bob Hall
Page McLaughlin
Mount Dora
Florida Gators football opens 1938 practice season
The 1938 Florida Gators football squad begins its practice phase as enrollment tops 3 000 with about 1 000 freshmen and 2 000 other students. Night games debut at Gatorland on the last Saturday of September drawing in crowds from across the state.
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University of Florida
Gatorland
Gainesville
Florida
Big Josh Cody
Births in July 1936 Lead U S Month Hottest for U S
The Census Bureau reports that July 1936 saw more births in the United States than any other month that year, marking a peak in annual birth totals.
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United States
Uy: Suiensus Bureau
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