Moss to oppose Hendricks in Fifth District race
Moss, a Kentuckian born realtor from Orlando, announced his candidacy to challenge incumbent Little Joe Hendricks of DeLand in the Fifth Congressional District. He plans a GOP campaign focusing on government reform in Florida and argues the state loses federal benefits due to Democratic dominance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onal
M. J. Ca Aeeepaeae
Onlingey
Little Joe” Hendricks
DeLand
Moss
Orlando
Els
Florida
Democratic Party
Returned veteran new manager of Princess Thea
John B. Faulkner replaces W D Patton as manager of the Princess Theatre to conform with Florida State Theatres Inc policy of re employing veterans. Faulkner, with prior service and management in Fort Myers Sarasota Plant City Fort Pierce, takes over effective the 29th and is staying at the Simpson Hotel. Verne D Hunter notes Patton’s fine work and asks community support for Faulkner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Faulkner
W. D. Patton
Princess Theatre
Florida State Theatres, Inc
the Princess
Ulkner
Sarasota
Plant City
Fort Pierce
Simpson Hotel
Verne D. Hunter
Met
J . Patton
Princess
Faulkner
Patton
Grand View Hotel Guests From Across States
Last week at the Grand View hotel guests included John F Highberger and party from Memphis Tennessee C J Gerhart and Miss A George from Feeboase Pennsylvania J S Cham and Mrs Evergreen Park Illinois J W Newman and M E Summers and Q C Harry and family from Miami Florida S R Poems and I J Culp from Coral Gables John Faulkner from Fort Me A Chaky from Tampa Florida Mr and Mrs J H Joseph from Hollywood Florida and Howard Zoll from Jacksonville Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Grand View
John F. Highberger
Memphis
Tenn
C. J. Ger‘hart
A. George
Feeboase
J. S. Cham
Evergreen Park
Ill
Florida
J. W. Newman
M. E. Summers
Q. C. Harry and
Miami
S. R. Poems
I. J. Culp
Coral Gables
J. D. Fulghum
Kassee
John Faulkner
Fort Me
Another Road for Lake in Cross State Highway
The State Road Department awarded a contract to Langston-Hubbard Construction Company of Orlando to build a four mile link in the Cross State Highway from the Lake County line to Winter Garden. Extensive repairs have been made on Howey Ridge and it is again open to traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Road Department
Langston-Hubbard Construction Company
Orlando
Lake County Line
Winter Garden
Howey Ridge
Spare Stamp Extensions for Sugar Allowance
Spare Stamp 49 remains valid for five pounds of sugar through September 30 1946. Spare Stamp 51 now active for five pounds of sugar and will continue in effect until December 31 1946.
Mount Dora Plays in Webster Friday Night
Mount Dora team is set to play in Webster Friday night cultivating local excitement as fans await the matchup. The game location and exact start time are not specified in the fragment.
Town notes and improvements hit this September
The piece reports on mail service delays and a proposed post office box for Tom's fan mail, urging a faster office upgrade. It notes Poinsettia Restaurant reopening after refurbishing and new ventilated metal awnings at Story's G, praising air flow and sun protection. Tom seeks cooler spots during hot days as residents return for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dru
Tom
Poinsettia
Baptist Bible School Promotes Students in Sunday Services
The Baptist Church schedules morning worship at 11 00 with Bible School graded by department at 9 45 and the evening service at 8 00 with special music. Promotion Day in all departments features promotion certificates and a brief church business session. Pastor age Ee will speak on God's Three Hundred and One Man Plus God. Choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Age Ee
Methodist Services Include Mount Dora High Football Visit
The Mount Dora High School football team attends Sunday morning services at First Methodist Church with Reverend George Gibson preaching The Touch-Down The Chancel Choir directed by John M Hawkins with Mrs C M Brown at the piano performs The Evening Worship resumes at 7 30 with Mr Hawkins leading and a quartet of Adrianne Norton Doris Harding Bill LoFroos and Jimm Vincent singing Mr Gibson begins a ten lecture series The Resurrection Mid Week Service for prayer and Bible study is Wednesday at 7 45 Choir rehearsals Thursday 3 30 for children 4 30 for young people 7 30 for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
First Methodist
George Gibson
John M. Hawkins
C. M. Brown
Hawkins
Adrianne Norton
Doris Harding
Bill LoFroos
Jimm Vincent
Gibson
Church of Christ Remiar Services Schedule
The Church of Christ on avenue hosts Lord's Day services with Bible study at 10:00 a.m. preaching and communion at 11:00 a.m. and an evening service at 7:45 p.m. Thursday Bible study also at 7:45 p.m. All visitors welcome led by minister J. C. Ledford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remiar
Church of Christ Avenue
J. C. Ledford
Attorney General Says State Hotel Commission Has No Camp Permit Authority
J. Tom Watson informs J. Lee Ballard that the State Hotel Commission lacks legal power to require a permit for trailer camp construction. The opinion states the state health board cannot order a tourist camp cease or deem such construction operative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Hotel Commission
J. Tom Watson
J. Lee Ballard
Tourke
State Board of Healthy
Cne
Public Safety Director May Revoke Driver Licenses Indefinitely
The department of public safety may revoke an automobile driver's license indefinitely if the director deems it necessary for public safety. The director also can punish a violator who drives when his license has been suspended or revoked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Safety
New Faculty Members at University of Florida in Fall
Among prominent new faculty at the University of Florida this fall are ten shown above representing seven of the eight colleges. The top row lists Dr. L Johns Education Alabama Dr William Ruff University College Dr A F Greaves Walker Engineering Dr D L Scudder Arts and Sciences Religion. Bottom row shows Dr Robert F Davidson Philosophy Dr Karl Ashburn Business Administration Real Estate Dr Henry Reitz Arts and Sciences Research at Alaska and Herman Schnell Physical Education Health and Athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Florida
L. Johns
College of Education
State Department of Education
Alabama
William Ruff
University College
Ae Law
A. F. Greaves-Walker
College of Enginering
D. L. Scudder
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of
Connecticut
Robert F. Davidson
University Cof
Karl Ashburn
College of Business Administration
Southwestern Louisiana Institute
Henry Reitz
Wes- Administra
University of Alaska
Herman Schnell
College of Physical Education, Health and Athletics
Cal University
University of Carolina
Lions Club meets. appoints members and hosts fish fry
Mount Dora Lions held a brief meeting to back the town football season. Inductions, guest remarks, and emblem presentations occurred. The group and Legionnaires enjoyed a Gilbert Park fish fry, and the raffle raised about a thousand dollars for charity. The next meeting is Friday October 4 at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Mount Dora
Lion Bob Sadler
Ralph Paul
Bill Futch
Mel Wagner
Ralph Wagner
Sam Alvarez
L. G
Monday Night Lions
The
Legion
Gilbert Park
Lions Ae
Charitable Activities Fund
Carl ‘Tucker
Mount Dorans
Tucker
Legionnaires
Thomas H. Cooley Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel
The War Department promotes Thomas H. Cooley from Major to Lieutenant Colonel in the Army of the United States Army Ground Forces Infantry Branch. The promotion reflects his record of meritorious service and was delayed due to his assignment to specialized services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Cooley
War Department
Army of the United States
Army Ground Forces
Infantry Branch
Mount Dora Legion Fish Fry Brings 175 Guests to Gilbert Park
Legion sessions by Lions and Mount Dora Legionnaires gathered at Gilbert Park last Monday evening for a fish fry. About 175 attendees enjoyed hush puppies cooked by Joe Tucker and a barber shop choir finale. The next and final fry of the season is expected to be more sedate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Mount Dora
Burke
Bill Walker
Cookie Ricks
Sec. Goforth
Banana Grove
Christ
Kiwanis Ub
Notice to Register for General Election in Mount Dora
Lake County unregistered voters may register for the General Election. District Registration Officer O M Simpson says the Mount Dora precinct 20 registration book will stay open until October 12, 1946. Call at Lakes and Hills Realty office Monday through Saturday for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
O. M. Simpson
Mount Dora
Office of
the Lakes and Hills Realty
Schedule of St Thomas Episcopal Church Services
Schedule for St Thomas Episcopal Church Lemon Avenue and Mary Street Eustis. Includes Holy Communion 8 30 a m Sunday Church School 9 45 a m Morning Prayer and Sermon 11 a m Young People's Service League 7 30 p m Wednesdays choir rehearsal 7 30 pm. Teacher's Training Orlando Tuesday 7 p m. Primate Communion and Sun on Tues Oct 8th. Month Sunday Service Oct 20th 11 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas’ Episcopal
Lemon Avenue
Mary Street
Eustis
Young People’s Service League
Orlando
TAP DANCING CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AT HIGH SCHOOL
Parents of children who enjoy dance are informed that tap dancing classes taught by Mrs Pauling will be held in the High School auditorium this Friday and Saturday. The notice invites interested families to enroll and learn basic steps in a supportive setting.
Two Horses Inspire Hope for Human Cooperation
A reader describes two horses standing under a tree, facing in opposite directions and swatting flies from each other. The scene evokes optimism about collective cooperation among humans and nations.
Kiwanis Meeting Moves to School Lunch Room in Mount Dora
Kiwanis members are notified that today's supper and meeting move to the school lunch room with Mount Dora School faculty as guests. Walter D. Patton joins the club as new member with Crip Hurlburt performing the induction. Speaker Bill Barnett shares observations from a three month France visit, while local guests Miss Helen Lemert Bob Quixley and John Hawkins attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Walter D. Patton
W. D. Patton
Helen Lemert
Bob Quixley
A. C. Quixley
John Hawkins
Methodist Church
Syd Herlong
Redfield
Eustis
UTSTANDING RECORDS AT STETSON MAKE UTSTANDING RECORDS AT STETSON
William Vincent and William Turrentine, sons of Mount Dora residents, earned honor roll and Dean’s List status at Stetson University for the summer quarter with straight A grades. Phyllis Turrentine also on honor roll, all from registrar reports. both men are former service members adjusting to college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stetson University
DeLand
William Vincent
W. A. Vincent
Mount Dora
William Turrentine
P. W. Turrentine
Phyllis Turrentine
Vincent
Turrentine
Dr. Guy Accepts Chair Of Vocational Guidance Program
Dr J E Guy returned from the Florida Osteopathic Medical Society fall conference in St Petersburg to chair the vocational guidance committee and oversee its educational program as the need for more doctors was stressed by Lawrence W Mills of the American Osteopathic Association. He warned retirement death and military service are depleting physicians faster than replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Guy
St. Petersburg
Florida Osteopathic Medical Society
Lawrence W. Mills
Chicago
American Osteopathic Association
Lawn Bowling Tribute To Genial Cornelius
Memorial note from Al Maben honors Cornelius as a friend and extends deepest sympathy to Mrs. Cornelius and family on behalf of all club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Maben
Geniale Cornelius
Court of Honor Here October 1st in Mount Dora
Mount Dora hosts the Lake County Scouts and parents at a covered dish supper 6 30 p m and a district Court of Honor at the Community Building. Reservations due by September 28 and the 8 00 p m ceremony features Troop 19 and Unit 19 with Kiwanis Club sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Lake County
Troop 19
Unit 19
Fire Prevention Week plans announced for Mount Dora
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce announces a full Fire Prevention Week program October 6 to 12 led by Jack Simpson chairing the committee. The plan includes city clean up days October 7 and 8, inspections with Boy and Girl Scouts, school programs, and merchant advertising promoting fire prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Simpson
Mount Dora
George Keller
Islicity
J. E.oe
Lucheon Clubs
Health Department
Police Department
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Retail Stores Advertising Campaign Aims at Fire Prevention Week
Merchants citywide are asked to participate in Fire Prevention Week by featuring fire prevention in ads and displaying posters. The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce committee leads the effort. The plan targets reducing smoking in stores to prevent fires, noting retail losses from careless smokers and shopper-caused damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Simpson
Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Mercantile
Girl Scout Leaders Sought for Local Troop
Mrs. Fletcher Crane asks young ladies interested in Girl Scout leadership to contact her at once. Local troop members eager to begin activities, with potential work commitments requiring new leaders to avoid standstill.
Dr Conklin Resumes Practice at Home Office
Dr and Mrs R C Conklin return from a summer in New York state and announce the doctor has resumed practice. The office is maintained at their home at 141 Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Conklin
New York State
141 Avenue
Mount Dora Plays in Webster Friday
Fragmentary report notes Mount Dora involvement in a Webster Friday event. No further details available in readable text.
Lake County Chamber honors Senator Charles O Andrews
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce adopts a resolution in Tavares on September 19 1946 praising Senator Charles O Andrews. The gesture expresses deep regret and gratitude, conveys sympathy to his family, and orders copies filed with minutes and sent to the family and press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O. Andrews
Lake County
Andrews
Tavares
Florida
George J. White
Mount Dora Chamber Appeals for Winter Room Rentals
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce urges residents to rent spare rooms to winter visitors. In September the chamber logged over 50 inquiries from north contacts seeking accommodations and long term prospects. The appeal emphasizes building northern ties to sustain tourism and asks locals to list rooms with the chamber or Mount Dora offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
The
Mount Or Chamber of Commerce
Zehren Adds High Class Fowl To The Castle Estate
Mr Arved Zehren brings a coop of black Cornish game chickens to The Castle estate including one cock and five hens that won first prize at Madison Square Garden. He also acquires twelve pedigreed white Muscovy ducks for its sink hole pool, which is cleaned and stocked with fish to deter mosquitoes. Some ducks flew away but all but one were recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arved Zehren
Castle
Madison Square Garden
Zehren
Mount Dora High Football Schedule 1946 Highlights
The schedule lists Mount Dora High School games for 1946 with dates including October 25 and November 1 as open weeks, and matches against Groveland Clermont with games noted at the high school. The text also mentions elementary students and a federal tax reference in a fragmented note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groveland
Clermont Cme
Ear Federal
Peneth Bennesen Gaeeen
Bis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hendricks
M. J. Moss
Princess Thea
Grand View Hotel
Webster
Aptwnet
Church of Christ
Lions News
Legion News
ST. Thomas’ Episcopal Church
Kiwanis News
Stetson
DR. Guy
Lawn Bowling News
Court of Honor
Girl Scout
DR. Conklin
Savivov
Karl Lehmann
Mount Dora High School
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