Eustis Eyes Finals Win in Lake League Showdown
Eustis and Winter Park meet in the Lake League finals fourth game to decide the best of five. Winter Park Miller is named top pitcher for the season while Bob Ivey hits seven homers in eleven games and leads local batting averages. Otis Hale extends streak of never missing an inning in his 14th season. Eckholdt and Webb close the pack near the .300 mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis
Winter Park
Winter P. Miller
Bob Ivey
Otis Hale
Ivey
Eckholdt
Webb
Mount Dora Kiwanis Luncheon Features Eustis Attorney
Mount Dora Kiwanis will host a weekly luncheon with guest speaker E Hood Wilkerson of Eustis presenting A Comparison Between the Constitutional and Despotic Form of Government. City Clerk Wm J Johnson reported on the water works project and future city improvements. George Coffin won the attendance prize donated by D Fletcher Crane. The District Convention in West Palm Beach on the 8th 9th and 10th was discussed with plans for four Mount Dora delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
E. Hood Wilkerson
Eustis
Wilkerson
Wm. J. Johnson
Johnson
D. Fletcher Crane
George Coffin
West Pelm Beach
Mount Dora Club
Lions Discuss NYA Cabinet Shop in Lake County
Lions heard Lou Burton NYA director speak on building a cabinet making shop in Lake County near Mount Dora and pondered Lions sponsorship. The talk stressed NYA goals, apprenticeships, and the need for town cooperation to locate the project in Mount Dora, Tavares, Leesburg, or Eustis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Lou Burton
NYA
Orlando
Lion al Rehbaum, Jr
Burton
Mount Dora
Lake County
Tavares
Leesburg
Eustis
Thomas McCabe
Lion Cheek
California
Lion Ezzard
Miss Vivia Craig Resigns from Mount Dora School
Miss Vivia Craig has resigned as teacher at Mount Dora Public School and will take a position at Winter Park School. She was active in Girl Scout and American Legion Auxiliary work and regarded as one of the school's most efficient and popular teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivia Craig
Mount Dora
Girl Scout
American Legion Auxiliary
New Kiwanis Officers Elected at Clermont
G. A. Nash was elected president of the Clermont Kiwanis Club for 1939 40. Fred Krieder and Hillary Cleaver named vice presidents. Reuben Hitchcock chosen treasurer. Directors elected Irving Jin Earl Winston S H Bowman Ora Westbrook H C Brown and Oliver Hange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Nash
Clermont Kiwanis Club
Fred Krieder
Hillary Cleaver
Reuben Hitchcock
Irving Jin
Earl Winston
S. H. Bowman
Ora Westbrook
H. C. Brown
Oliver Hange
Forest Fire Talk at Lake County Conservation Meet
The Lake County Conservation Sel Ser invites garden and civic groups to a Monday meeting at 8:00 p m to discuss forest fire prevention. Mrs Young leads fire prevention efforts in multiple counties and Orange County. State Representative Thomas H Cooley outlines new laws affecting Lake County conservation and games and fish bills from the 1939 session. County clubs are urged to send presidents and reps with suggestions for a better Lake County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
House of Representatives
Mount Dora Pioneer Woman Reflects On Wars To Come
Mrs. D. M. Simpson of Mount Dora marks her 87th birthday while recounting four wars in which her family served. She recalls Civil War militia service, the Spanish-American War, and World War I, and fears three grandsons and a great grandson may soon be sent overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Simpson
Mount Dora
Sentinel Star
Effersos County
Fla
Florida Speakers To Travel North With Florida Film
Florida speakers will tour Pennsylvania in October with the color documentary Florida’s Golden Harvest. Lloyd Jones of Dunedin produced the film, which showcases Florida scenery and citrus industry steps from seedling to juice. Blaine McGrath will begin engagements October 2 in Hershey, Pa, with public showings to women’s clubs and school groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Pennsylvania
Karl Lehmann
Bureau
Everglades
Tarpon Springs
Lloyd Jones
Dunedin
Florida Citrus Commission
F. A. DeVore
Baltimore
Polk County Associated Chambers of Commerce
Bartow
Blaine McGrath
McGrath
Hershey
Commissioner of Agriculture
Mayo
Fourteenth Masonic District Meeting in Eustis
District meeting of the Fourteenth Masonic District set for Thursday September 28 at 8 p m in Eustis Lodge. Grand Master Grand Orator and other Grand Lodge officers will attend. All Masons in the district and sojourning Masons are urged to attend. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourteenth Masonic
Eustis
Eustis Lodge
Miss Twila Camp Succeeds Miss Vivia Craig in Local School
Miss Twila Camp is named to teach sixth grade after being honorably released from Leesburg school. She holds an ABE degree from the University of Florida and has taught in Lake County for eight years. Camp will reside at home with her mother and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss. Twila
Leesburg
Miss Camp
University of Florida
Lake County
Sonny Malone Undergoes Unexpected Operation
Sonny Malone Jr. underwent an appendicitis operation after a trip to Lebanon Tennessee where he attends Castle Heights Military Academy. He was treated at midnight Thursday and is recovering well. His parents traveled to Mount Dora to be with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Williams
Sonny” Malone, Jr
Sonny
Lebanon
Tenn
Castle Heights Military Academy
Frederick Sleight Returns from New York World's Fair Visit
Frederick Sleight, Arizona archeology researcher and Mount Dora visitor, has left for Tucson after a several week stay with his parents in Sylvan Shores. He toured the Florida Exhibit at the World’s Fair and praised Florida’s representation. his father Win Sleight runs the Wayside Packing House and promotes Lake County, Florida, on his new literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W. Sleight
Arizona
Sylvan Shores
Mount Dora
Tucson
East
Florida
Win . Sleight
Beautiful Lake County
Judge Herlong Coming to Mount Dora for Licenses
Hon A S Herlong Jr county judge will be in Mount Dora all day September 21 22 to help residents obtain drivers licenses saving a trip to Tavares. He will be in the chamber of commerce office to assist the community and is thanked for the accommodation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Herlong, Jr
Mount Dora
Tavares
J Py Tom
Ber of Commerce
Karl Lehmann
Montverde
Chamber of Commerce
Lake County
Mne
Cne
Florida
Lehmann
Frank W. Stebbins
Eustis
Col
C. E. Lester
Grand Island
W. L. Ashton
Umatilla
Harold G. Hull
Groveland
K. W. Loucks
Leesburg
Alfred Rehbaum
O. W. Smith
Astatula
H. C. Brown
Clermont
Leslie Burdine
Beginners Allowed To Enter Schools Under Age Limit
The county board permits first grade beginners to enroll if they will be five years and eleven months by the second semester opening day. The change applies to the current year after reviewing the smaller first grade enrollments in county schools.
Rain Delays Chamber of Commerce Summer Tennis Tourney
Rain continues to slow the Chamber of Commerce annual summer tennis tournament with finals in all divisions expected within two weeks. Heavy showers hindered completion this week and throughout the past several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Florida Citrus Commission Set to Meet in Lakeland
A special Florida citrus commission session will be held in Lakeland on Friday September 22 to review about 75 license applications for citrus dealers. Approved licenses will go to the state inspection bureau for permit issuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Citrus Commission
The
Florida Citrus Commission
Lakeland
State Inspection Bureau
War May Affect Hunters For Coming Season
Lake County sportsmen wonder if they can afford to hunt when the season opens in November. Because of the European war ammunition prices have increased sharply. Al Rehbaum of Mount Dora Hardware Co. said yesterday he did not know what shells would be selling for in November as salesmen have stopped quoting prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
al Rehbaum
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Voted Prettiest in the State by Horsley
R W Horsley praises Mount Dora as the prettiest place in Florida after years of travel. He recounts moving to Lake County, settling in Mount Dora, and leaving his jewelry business in North Carolina to stay in Florida. He cites scenery, good water, and a strong community as reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.W. Horsley
Florida
Lake County
Mount Dora
North Carolina
Daily Citrus Reports Set for Oct. 2 Launch
Daily Citrus Reports will begin Oct. 2 for the new season with details on shipments and auction prices. The service is financed by the Florida State Marketing Bureau and the Agricultural Marketing Service of the U S Department of Agriculture, Lakeland announced by H F Willson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citrus
Florida
Lakeland
H. F. Willson
Florida State Marketing Bureau
Gricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Agetable Division
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Battle of Mayors Opens Lions Miniature Golf Course
Lake County four mayors clash in Mount Dora to inaugurate the Lions Club course at Third and Donnelly. After the match, the course opens to the public with prizes including a lifetime free-playing pass and two Princess Theatre tickets. Proceeds support Lions charity work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Mount Dora
Lions
Princess Theatre
M.W. Simpson
Wm. J. Johnson
Johnson
Gaylord
Eustis
Fain
Leesburg
Tavares
Prevatt
Lions Club
Dave Wiley Seeks American Legion Membership Drive
Dave Wiley calls for renewed membership in the American Legion with a 1940 drive aiming for Armistice Day. He emphasizes comradeship and preserving World War memories while ensuring each post member receives eligible hospitalization and compensation opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Maj Thos H Cooley Heads To Washington
Major Thomas H. Cooley U S Reserve Corps left for Washington D C to learn if he will be called to active duty He is a state representative and a World War I veteran who served with the A E F in France He may run for public office and will return to speak at a conservation meeting Monday night in the Community Building
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas. H. Cooley
U. S. Reserve Corps
Washington, D.C
U.S. Infantry
Gilbert Park cleanup praised by town and Fortner’s machine aid
The Park Commission thanks the Town Council and street department for cooperation in cleaning Gilbert Park. Mr Fortner lent a machine aiding the lake front clearance. workers completed the task faster than expected. Repairs to cottages occur and a caretaker will reside there. Mount Dora now has a beauty filled park with a brook for public use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Commission
Gilbert Park
Fortner
Mount Dora
New Doctor Arrives in Lake County Cas sia Practice
Dr. W. J. Williams M D arrives in Lake County to practice at the Wilson Cypress Camp in Cassia. He formerly lived in Polk County and earned his medical degree from the Georgia College of Electric Medicine in 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Williams
Lake County
Wilson Cypress
Cassia
Dr. Williams
Polk County
Georgia College of Electic Medicine
Mount Dora Football Team Opens 1939 Practices
Mount Dora’s 1939 football squad began practice on September 11 with 22 prospects, 11 inexperienced. Coach Bob Hall expects more to report, despite losing five players to graduation. Notables include backfield men Battle Adams and Kimball, and senior lineman Drawdy. The team plans a modified punt formation and schedules games against Lyman Dade City Umatilla and others in the Central Florida Conference starting September 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hall
Buster
Battle
Wilton
Adams
Sam .Fertiti
Tom Kimball
David French
Kimball
James Drawdy
Bob Burkart
Bernard McCabe
Wilbur van Zant
Russell Hogsett
Gordon McDonald
Burkart
McDonald
James Thompson
Milton Teasley
Joe Wiley Teasley
A. C. Minkley
Ernest Minkley
Robert Hecker
Ray Blanchard
Harvey Beasley
John Hogsett
Peter Burkart
Oliver Jones
Mount
Dora
Central Florida
Lyman
Dade City
Umatille
Osoee
Tavares
Joe Swift Addresses Clermont Kiwanis on Manufacturing
Mount Dora resident Joe Swift spoke to the Kiwanis of Clermont on Tuesday about the subject manufacturing business. He presented himself as a forceful and knowledgeable speaker at the regional club meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Swift
Kiwanis OF
Clermont
Mount Dora
Kiwanis
Joe
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Aa Lee
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Frank Banning
Chester Crowder
Ishman
D. H. Moore
Lake Supt. of Schools
Miss Twila Camp
Sonny Malone
Frederick Sleight
R. W. Horsley
Daily Citrus Reports
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Alf Rehbaum
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Washington
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