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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1939
Page
1
Telegram from Mrs. Sprague of Walleston Massachusetts reports the death of William H. Sprague last Saturday. A popular Mount Dora resident, he championed lawn bowling and organized local and league tournaments. His loss is described as irreplaceable for the community and the sport.
Mount Dora finishes the Lake Orange baseball season in second place, one game behind Clermont, with Eustis and Winter Park contesting the championship at Eustis. Praise goes to Lawton Webb for a remarkable center field catch and to Howard Simpson and Ray Eckholdt for leadership.
Bob Quixley leaves this week to enter the law school of the University of Florida. Last week uncertainty lingered whether Bob would return to the University this year after publishing those going to college.
Miss Harriet Banks an assistant cashier of the First National Bank and her mother Mrs Lillian Banks are on a short vacation in Tampa they plan to return home soon The note mentions their trip briefly without further details
Otis Hale, Mount Dora Bee shortstop, completes his fourteenth year in the league without missing an inning. He ends the season with 113 at bats and 30 hits for a .265 average.
Mount Dora shows about 30 000 collected from the 1938 tax roll of 45 600 with 66 23 percent for debt service and 62 percent for operating expenses. 1937 collections are 70 percent for debt and 66 percent for operating. 1936 roll 78 percent for debt and 75 for operating. The 1939 roll is 38 900, down 6 700 from 1938. Council ordered a demand meter for the light plant and drew specs for a modern concrete fire house to be built between Drugg’s Variety Store and the Golden Triangle Laundry. Land swaps were also made near the water works property.
Townsendites from six counties plan a monster rally at the City Auditorium in Orlando on Sunday September 17 at 2 p m. J L Sparling deputy national representative for the Townsend Plan directs arrangements while Burton Schoepf president of Tamiami Trail Tours chairs the program.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting this afternoon. Leaders and members are expected to discuss community projects, economic development, and upcoming events in the region.
The Lions 7 News in conjunction with the Eustis Club celebrated a one hundred percent week. Work continues on the miniature golf course with a formal opening planned for next week.
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual summer tennis tourney as half the matches finish. Charles Norris is favored to win the men s singles trophy for permanent possession after last year s victory. Doubles and mixed divisions are open as defending pairs split up. Play continues nightly toward the finals likely next week.
The Lake County School Board calls elections for all trustees on November 7 under the new School Code. Three trustees per district will be elected and local millages decided. Candidates must file petitions with the County School Board by October 6. Elected trustees serve two years.
Rev J L Hampton of Tampa will supply the pulpit next Sunday morning in Rev R W Acree's absence during a revival at Zephyr Hills. Hampton, once connected with Florida Mission Board for five years, is a brilliant speaker and all are invited.
The giant old oak in front of A. C. Quixley's real estate office and Piggly Wiggly was removed due to age. Joe Detten and his crew completed the job Saturday afternoon before a large crowd of interested spectators. It was a beautiful job.
A correction notes the Blue Heron will serve regular meals including breakfast dinner and supper this year. The venue will open on October Ist rather than the previously stated date, and normal service resumes as planned.
The Lake County Real Estate Board will hold a supper meeting in Leesburg at the Magnolia Hotel at 7 30 Thursday evening September 21. Harlow G Frederick of Orlando will discuss The Year Round Development of Florida and present a plan of civic interest. Reservations should be made in advance with H B Harrell, president.
Hon. A. S. Herlong Jr county judge will be in Mount Dora Thursday and Friday September 21 and 22 to assist residents in securing drivers licenses saving them a trip to Tavares. He will be at the City Hall and appreciation is extended to the judge.
Early entries for the Lake County Oratorical Contest at Lakeside Park Clermont include Pomona Davidson Mount Dora Darley Byrd Lochner Bailey Clermont Lorine Sapp and Robert C Revels Leesburg Jack Emerson Eustis Joycelen and Susie Carter Groveland The winner's prize money and a radio broadcast on WDBO are planned with judges led by D H Moore.
Wm J Johnson leads this week's Kiwanis program with a full report on the town's financial condition and future outlook. Last week Sid Herlong County Judge spoke on Driver s Licenses outlining the exam and suspension reasons. Attendance prize won by Jack Simpson. guests included R M O Day of Birmingham and Major Marsh of Tangerine.
Instruction for 119 American Legion Posts and Auxiliary Units in Florida covered claims filing, eligibility, transportation, pensions, and death allowances. Col M Bryson and officials of the Veterans Facility led the two day program with instructors Chas Holtslaw and John Falkenbury. The gathering drew posts from Homestead to Pensacola with attendees from Mount Dora and Lake County, including Thomas Cooley Dave Wiley and Ben Carr. Miss Vivia Craig district VP attended as well.
More than 3 000 students invaded the state university as the largest first year class on record began. About 1 000 freshmen arrived this week while coaches prepare for the opening game against Stetson under Josh Cody. Curley Stebbins joins as part time backfield coach with Harold Williams and Mike Milligan, former Pittsburgh coaches, helping the squad at Welaka.
Ladue reports renting the pier at Fifth and Orange to Mr and Mrs Hughett of St Cloud to become permanent residents and their daughter enrolled in Mount Dora school. He also rents the Christie house at 1054 Fifth Avenue to Mr and Mrs P B Goethe who operates the crate mill.
County Agent L. T. Dyer reports Union County farmers planted 1 037 acres to tobacco this year with potential implications for local crop plans and market outlook.
Mount Dora Community Church faces the resignation of Dr. Andrew Melrose Brodie due to ill health after five years of strong ministry. The town also reports Mount Dora School opening for the 1939-40 year with assemblies, registrations, and updated courses including business English and typing.
Last Sunday marked Go to Church Week with many Knights of Mount Dora Lodge and Pythian Sisters attending First Methodist Church for Rev. Kenneth Rogers sermon. Tuesday's Pythian Sisters supper in the remodeled temple preceded a regular meeting where Page rank was conferred on candidates.
The Lake County Horticultural Association announces its regular monthly board meeting in the County Agent's office on Monday evening September 18. The session will cover standard organizational business and committee reports.
Mayor M. V. Simpson and Mrs. Simpson departed Sunday for a month long vacation in Hot Springs Arkansas. A local post office note reports the trip. A garbled line references the state road department and licensing under a Florida vine context.
The text notes conversations among Frank Hadlock and others about muskie catches and lanterns, plus memories of bass fishing on the St Croix and Brule Rivers. It mentions Mount Dora as top bass fishing, with a list of names including Carl Graves and Louis Klatte and places not to fish. The speaker plans a trip with stops in the near future.
The Lions organization reports progress on their new miniature golf course project. Officials expect completion soon and invite community support and sponsorships.
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