Denslow Becomes Lake County Chamber Assistant
David Denslow, editor of The Lake Region at Eustis, is named assistant to the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. Clermont native, UF graduate, and former editor at the Lake Region, will work with secretary Karl Lehmann while Karl Hunziker remains as office assistant. He has served in highway campaigns and as editor of the Florida C. E. News.
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David Denslow
Lake
Eustis
Lake County
Eustis Lake
Vera Carr
Karl Lehmann
How To Vote For President of U S
With a Presidential election near, voters learn how to vote for a candidate. The ballot lists fourteen electors, seven Democratic and seven Republican. Voters cannot vote directly for Roosevelt or Willkie. they choose seven electors by marking either the first seven or the last seven names on the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Willkie
Uncle George Bundy Still Sharp At 92 In Norwood Ohio
Norwood's storied “grand old man” George Bundy turns 92 as wife Mary Shu gart Bundy celebrates their 67th wedding anniversary. The couple, longtime Norwood residents, remain active Reds fans and community figures who recently shared birthday cake with Wynne Wolf, and attend Knight Templars events.
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Norwood
Ohio
Mount Dora
George Bundy
George
Mary Shugart Bundy
Washington Avenue
Reds
Cincinnati
Wynne Wolf
Knight Templars
Food Sale Next Week by The King's Daughters
The King's Daughters plan a food sale Saturday next week October 5, opening at 9 o clock. The sale location will be announced next week.
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King’s Daughters
Mount Dorans urged to register all rooming houses
Secretary Eleanore Minkley of the Chamber of Commerce asks Mount Dorans to register all available rooming accommodations soon so the chamber can finish its list of rooms and boarding houses for winter tours. The service is rendered free.
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Eleanore Minkley
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dorans
Chamber
Young Democrats Elect Cooley and Johnson Delegates
The Lake County Young Democrats met at the Lake County Court House in Tavares and elected Tom Cooley of Mount Dora and Harry P. Johnson of Tavares as delegates to the National Rally of Young Democrats in Miami. They planned a county wide Day to recruit members, to be followed by a monster ball, with details to be set. A committee including Johnson, Judge A S Herlong Jr, and Emmett Tally will plan the Day and another meeting before November 5 will elect officers.
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Young Democrats
Lake County
Lake County Court House
Tavares
Tom Cooley
Mount Dora
Harry P. Johnson
Rally of
Miami
County Central Committee
A. S. Herlong, Jr
Emmett Tally
Crummer Buys Lake Refunding Bonds for 4 Percent
Lake County accepted the R. E. Crummer Co. offer of 6,824,000 refunding bonds at 98.44 cents on the dollar. Of this, 5,896,000 covers county and road district issues, 928,000 covers school board bonds. Validation is set for Oct 4 before Circuit Judge J. C. B. Koonce. The move is expected to save about 60,000 yearly until 1945 and 120,000 afterward, potentially eliminating ad valorem debt service taxes in a few years.
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Lake County
R. E. Crummer Co
Orlando
Crummer
Leedy, Wheeler & Co
J. C. B. Koonce
No Need Go Hungry In Lake County
Lake County offers 134 licensed restaurants and cafes with a combined seating capacity of 1 169. State hotel commissioner W M Taylor notes these venues operate under strict health and safety rules. He adds that across the state 8 551 licenses were issued in the current year, totaling seating for 301 582.
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Lake County
W. M. Taylor
Taylor
Methodists to Resume Regular Services in October
Reverend Kenneth G. Rogers of First Methodist church announces that Sunday evening and mid week services will resume in the first week of October. Due to the building campaign meetings are held in the Community Building.
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Kenneth G. Rogers
First Methodist Church
Aristolochia Giganta Bloom Observed at Sanborn Home
Colonel W J Sanborn favored the Topic Wednesday with Aristolochia Giganta Swan Flower a colossal variant of the Dutchman's Pipe imported from Matta Gross Brazil The blossom resembles the Dutchman's Pipe but is larger with velvet texture and richer coloring The corolla limb measures thirteen inches long and over ten inches across More blooms are expected to be along at the Sanborn residence.
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Matta Gross
Brazil
Col. Sanborn
Sanborn
Florida Cotton Rebounds After boll weevil Blight
A historic shift in Florida cotton shows revival after New Deal support five years ago. The 1940 crop is estimated at 2500 bales with lint prices around 34 cents per pound. Photograph taken on an 80 acre Lake County field owned by Commissioner H. H. Hethcox at Paisley.
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Sea Island
Florida
Rio Grande
New Deal
Lake County
H. H. Hethcox
Paisley
G. C. Hensley
Florida Times-Union
Lions Club Questionnaires And Birthday Cigar Tribute
Lion Ezzard led the evening program distributing questionnaires to members to shape future club projects. Questions covered hobbies and birthdays used for attendance evidence, with cigars supplied by Lion Parker for his birthday. A Leesburg joint district meeting notice was read and approved. The meeting adjourned amid Hav-A-Tampa cigar smoke.
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Lion Ezzard
Lion Parker
Leesburg Club
Tampa
New Florida Official Road Map For Distribution
The Florida State Road Department announces a new official road map new to the market. James W. Perkins states the map is printed in five colors with inserts showing routes through large cities and a reverse color chart highlighting state attractions. Copies may be obtained through chambers of commerce automobile clubs tourist centers or individuals on written request.
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Florida
James W. Perkins
State Road Department
State Road
Florida Highway Patrol
Tallahassee
Chambers of Commerce
Fire Department Pleas Over Yard Trash Fires
Mount Dora Fire Dept warns residents after another yard trash fire, saying dumping in streets or yards endangers homes. Officers urge motorists to stay two blocks from responding apparatus and keep streets clear to allow hose lines and access.
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Mount Dora
Shed Fire Near Dr. King’s Home on East Seventh Avenue
A shed at the rear of Dr. D. D. King’s residence on East Seventh Avenue caught fire shortly after noon Wednesday. Wind carried embers from nearby trash. Firefighters arrived quickly and extinguished the flames within minutes with no damage reported.
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Dr. D. D. King
East Seventh Avenue
Winter Visitors Asked to Register at Chamber of Commerce
Winter visitors and newcomers are asked to register at the Chamber of Commerce. Your name is not given to solicitors but used to locate you for special messages and telephone calls. No charge for this service.
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Chamber of Commerce
Aviation progress and probation talk at O Kiwanis
Orlando Municipal Airport co director Bill Lazarus described municipal aviation growth from private flying to Army Commercial and Private use. Tom Cooley urged citizens to honor the Constitution. Joe Cheney of Timpa to speak on parole and probation work. Attendance prize to J E Fortner. guests Charles J Vervais Mount Dora and Rev Vanderwater Eustis. Nomination of officers to be submitted today. minute man to be announced at luncheon.
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Bill Lazarus
Orlando Municipal
Orlando
Army
Tom Cooley
United States
Joe Cheney
Timpa
Florida’ Probation Association
G. A. Richardson
J. E. Fortner
Charles J. . Vervais
Mount Dora
Vanderwater
Eustis
Nominting Committee
J G LaDue Moves To New Quarters
Real estate broker J G LaDue, formerly next to the First National Bank on Fifth avenue, moves this week to the corner of Fourth and Alexander in the former Dr Strickland building. Licenses can be secured from Mr LaDue instead of going to Tavares before October first deadline for drivers.
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J. G LaDue
First National Bank
Fifth Avenue
Fourth and Alexander
Dr. Strickland
Mr. LaDue
Tavares
Mount Dora Tennis Tour Seeks Doubles Entrants
Matches in the Mount Dora tournament have been delayed in men’s doubles and mixed doubles due to interest from several skilled players. The event now emphasizes men’s singles with upcoming matches at Donnelly Park and a chance to win cups displayed at the Chamber of Commerce office.
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Mount Dora
Donnelly Park
Chamber of Commerce
Methodist Building Committee Set to Meet
The First Methodist church board of trustees will meet Thursday at 2:00 PM at the First National Bank. Bids will be opened and contracts let for the new church construction and remodel of the parsonage into a Parish Hall serving Sunday school rooms and a recreation and social center.
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First Methodist Church
First National Bank
Stores to switch to winter schedule next Thursday
After today, Thursday half holidays end for the summer and begin the winter season. All stores will remain open for the winter season starting next Thursday.
Doctor C H Adams Collapses in Bank in Sorrento
Retired dentist Dr C H Adams of Sorrento collapsed inside the First National Bank at about 10:30 am Tuesday. He suffered a scalp wound and was treated at Dr Fenn's office before being taken home by Miss Mary Battle with Dr Adams's sister accompanying.
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C. H. Adams
Sorrento
First National Bank
Mount Dora High Football Schedule 1940
Mount Dora High lists its 1940 football slate with games at 8 p.m. on Fridays against Lyman at home September 26 and Umatilla Apopka Ocoee Tavares Groveland and Leesburg with visitors and home dates. Admission is 10 cents for elementary 20 cents for high school and 40 cents for adults.
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Lyman
Iee Park
Umatilla
Apopka
Ocoee
Tavares
Groveland
Cee
Lake County Population Rises 17.2 Percent
Lake County grows 17.2 percent, reaching 27,141 residents on April 1 per Census Bureau figures. The gain adds 3,980 people since 1930, reflecting a substantial demographic increase in the county.
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Lake County
United States Bureau of the Census
Washington
Clerk Johnson Returns From 5000 Mile Northeastern Trip
City Clerk Wm. J. Johnson and Mrs. Johnson returned Sunday from a vacation through the northeast, traveling about 5000 miles. They attended funeral services for Mrs. Genevieve Brando in Chazy New York and visited their son Walter Johnson in Cleveland. Clerk Johnson is ready to issue receipts at any time.
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Johnson
Chazy
N. Y
Genevieve Brando
Frank O. Brando
Lake Ola
West Chazy
Cleveland
Ohio
Walter Johnson
Masons to Resume Regular Meetings on Donnelly Street
After a summer break the Masons will resume regular meetings at the Masonic Hall on Donnelly Street starting at 7 30 p m. Thursday October 3. The lodge meets every first and third Thursday each month and welcomes visiting Masons.
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Masonic Hall
Donnelly Street
Masons and Eastern Star Picnic Invite with Grand Master Planned
Masons and Eastern Star members and families are invited to a 6 p.m. picnic at Gilbert Park weather permitting. If rain, the gathering moves to the Masonic Hall on Donnelly Avenue. Bring a basket lunch and enjoy the evening. An 8 p.m. officer rehearsal follows. Honor guest Mrs Minnie Cogan of Tampa to visit October 16.
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Gilbert Park
Masonic Hall
Donnelly Avenue
Minnie Cogan
Tampa
Frank Hadlock Seeks You This Week Warning
Local notice warns of Frank Hadlock arriving Saturday and serving notice Tuesday that he intends to pursue you Wednesday morning. The piece urges vigilance and luck from readers in the ongoing confrontation with Hadlock.
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Frank Hadlock
Frank
Ben
Mount Dora Falls to Winter Garden in Season Opener
Mount Dora lost 26 to 6 to Winter Garden in the pre season opener. Elmer Youngblood and Kennington led the Gardeners while Gulledge and French provided Mount Dora’s best yardage as the Dorans mounted a late scoring drive before Minkley’s kickoff ended the game. A home game vs Lyman was scheduled for Sept. 26.
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Doc) Richardson
Mount Dora
Winter Garden
Hall
Davis
Tavares
Dorans
French
Fertiti
McCabe
Minkley
Elmer Youngblood
Gulledge
Kennington
Youngblood
Lyman High School
Mary Louise Rehbaum Pledged to Zeta Tau Alpha at Stetson
Miss Mary Louise Rehbaum daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Rehbaum Sr of Mount Dora was pledged to the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority at Stetson University. She entered Stetson this fall in her third year and was pinned with sorority colors after rushing week.
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Mary Louise Rehbaum
Alfred Rehbaum
Mount Dora
Zeta Tau Alpha
Stetson University
Rehbaum
Stetson
Orlando Red Cross Sponsors First Aid Classes
The Orlando Chapter of the American Red Cross begins first aid training in Apopka starting Monday night. Open to all 12 and older, the program offers twenty hours of work over three weekly sessions. Contact Miss Francys Sadler at 2574 for details. Boy and Girl Scouts may earn First Aid Merit Badges by taking the course.
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Orlando
The
American Red Cross
Apopka
Francys Sadler
Pickens Talley In Lakeland For Recovery
Princess Theatre manager Pickens Talley and Mrs Talley are in Lakeland ten days after he traveled there for illness caused by a wisdom tooth infection. Friends report he is somewhat improved.
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Pickens Talley
Princess Theatre
Mrs. Talley
Lakeland
Local Church Officers Attend Orlando District Meeting
Mrs S C Colley Mrs Kenneth G Rogers Mrs G B Underwood and Mrs Carl G Loveless represented the Mount Dora Methodist church at the Orlando District meeting of the Women's Society of Christian Service. The session targeted presidents secretaries of Missionary and Spiritual Life departments of the new group.
Earle B. Ferson Building To Be Dedicated
The Earle B. Ferson Gymnasium at Mount Dora High School will be dedicated on Monday October 7 at 8 o'clock. The event includes speeches by Karl Lehmann and Colin B. English with a social hour and refreshments in the new lunch room. The Mount Dora P T A led by Mrs. George Coffin organizes the ceremony inviting all Lake County residents.
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Earle B. Ferson
Mount Dora
George Coffin
Kers
Karl Lehmann
Lake County
Willkie Democrat Doesn't Exist Futch Tells Lake Meeting
The Lake County Democratic Central Committee held a large meeting at the Court House in Tavares on September 24. Chairman C. Harold Hippler presided as Truman G. Futch of Leesburg declared there is no such thing as a Willkie Democrat and urged party unity behind Roosevelt. A resolution on ineligibility of Willkie Democrats was adopted and a push for 100 percent Democratic registration was set.
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Lake County
Democratic Central Committee
Court House
Tavares
C. Harold Hippler
Eustis
Truman G. Futch
Leesburg
Willkie
Roosevelt
Washington
Jefferson
Stuart Bowman
Clermont
Willkie Democrats
Karl Lehmann
Florida
Boyce Williams
Jacksonville
Hippler
Williams
Tom Cooley
Mount Dora
America
White House
Lucille Tally
A. S. Herlong, Jr
Futch
Pearl Cullen
Revival at Church of God on Liberty Street
Public invited to a revival in progress at the Church of God on Liberty street. Sister Ruby Rhoden delivers sermons while her family provides music including string quartette trio and duets.
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Church of God
Liberty Street
Ruby Rhoden
Pastor Rev A A Stanley to Supply At First Baptist
Rev A A Stanley, former pastor of the First Baptist church, will supply at the church until a regular pastor is called. All are invited to attend Sunday morning services and hear Rev Stanley.
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A. A. Stanley
First Baptist Church
Rev. Stanley
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U. S
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OFC
Cooley and Johnson
Methodists
Aristolochia
Lions JQ
Kiwanis News
J.G. LaDue
Methodist Building Committee
Holdiay
Mount Dora High
Masons
Masons and Order Eastern Star
Big Ben
Ator Dora
Lyman High
Zeta Tau Alpha Pledge
RED Cross
Pickens
A. A. Stanley Supply
First Baptist
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