Doctor Brodie Improves at Henry Ford Hospital Detroit
A card from Mrs. Brodie states Dr. Brodie is improving slowly at Henry Ford Hospital Detroit while under observation awaiting an operation. His daughter Mrs. Grace is at his bedside and Mrs. Brodie will stay at Hinsdale Sanatorium Hinsdale while he recovers. The Brodies send regards to friends in Mount Dora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodie
Henry Ford
Detroit
Sahe Pines Taclius & Week
Chicago
Grace On
Lake County Fair officers reelected at Tavares meeting
Lake Jones Fae Fair Association officers were reelected at a Tavares meeting last Tuesday night. P. H. Hethcox remains president and T. Stin Haselton secretary treasurer with new directors named from Eustis, Leesburg, Montverde and Tavares. The 1940 fair is set for January 15 to 20 at Eustis with plans to add a new building delayed by WPA approval and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Jones
C. B. Smith
Lady Lake
J. W. King
Tavares
Eustis
WPA
Miss Vivia Craig Transferred to Winter Park
A note from Mount Dora Post No 35 American Legion honors Miss Vivia Craig, vice president of the Seventh District of the Florida Auxiliary, for her loyal service to ex servicemen and the community. Commander Dave L. Wiley praises her cooperation and warns the community will miss her unselfish efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivia Craig
Winter Park
Miss Craig
American Legion Auxiliary Department of
Florida
Townsend Adult Meeting In Community Building Oct 2
Town residents urged to attend a special business meeting at 8:00 p m in the Community Building on Monday October 2. The public is invited to participate.
Lake County bands to perform at Orlando on Armistice Day
Lake County will send two high school bands to Orlando on Armistice Day Saturday November 11 as arranged by Harry Parker who directs both the Eustis and Leesburg bands. The plan illustrates neighborly cooperation with other sections of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Orlando
Harry Parker
Eustis
Leesburg
State Pardons Board Sets October 16 Meeting in Tallahassee
The State Pardons Board will hold its next meeting on October 16 in Tallahassee. The agenda and public access details will be announced by the board office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Pardon Board
Tallahassee
Fire Control For Lake Sought By Directors Conservation Council
The Lake County Conservation Council discussed funding options to establish a lake fire control program. They urged county-wide resolutions to place the question on the next general election ballot. Florida authorities noted fire costs and the need to protect natural resources and land from damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Directors Conservation Council
Ft Lake County
Roger G. Young
St. Petersburg
Florida
Thomas H. Cooley
Lake County
Zera Giles
Eustis
Nettle
A. S. Clark
Clermont
Florida State Canners Set Tampa Convention Day
The Florida State Canners Association plans its annual convention in Tampa on October 12 with an all day program and an evening banquet. Governor Cone and other officials are invited. speakers include Walter Grafen and Nathan Mayo among others with a round table discussion and a 350 attendance expected at the Tampa Terrace Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida State Canners Association
Tampa
Florida
Fred P. Cone
Walter Grafem
National Canners Association
Washington D. C
J. H. Seale
State Bankers Association
Nathan Mayo
C. C
Tampa Terrace Hotel
Palm Room
R. E L. Chancey
Judge Herlong Holds Two Busy License Days in Mount Dora
Judge Herlong spent Thursday and Friday in the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce office aiding drivers in obtaining licenses. About 600 licenses were issued but many did not use the courtesy and must now obtain licenses in Tavares. The office stays open until 5 p.m. Saturday to assist further applicants.
Bleecher Makes Rapid Chicago Orlando Trip
John K. Bleecher nephew of Mrs. J. G. LaDue left Chicago on an Eastern Air Lines plane at 11 15 a m CST and arrived in Orlando at 8 55 p m EST, completing the journey in under eight hours. He will spend a two weeks vacation visiting the LaDues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Bleecher
J. G. LaDue
Chicago
Eastern Air Lines
Orlando
Mr. Bleecher
Lions Club Hopes Golf Course Boosts Nightly Revenue
Lions Club members meet at the Community Building to support eyesight conservation efforts while their new miniature golf course turns a profit each night. Attendees include Newcomb Fuller of Mount Dora and Lions Hancock Jones Alger and Kirkland of Eustis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cee
Lions
Newcomb Fuller
Mount Dora
Hancock, Jones, Alger
Kirkland
Eustis
Fathers Night at Mount Dora P T A Meeting
The Mount Dora Parent Teacher Association holds its first meeting of the year on Tuesday at 7 30 in the high school library with speaker J M Smith discussing the local school board's setup. Monthly meetings follow on the first Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Parent Teacher's Association
Mount Dora High School
Thos. H. Cooley
J. M. Smith
Parent Teacher’s Association
Geo. W. Coffin
Frank Burkart
D. D. Roseborough
Robert Hall
Harold Overhiser
Norman Tucke
Fall Fertilization of Citrus Discussed by County Schools
Citrus growers hear a talk on fall fertilization next Tuesday and Wednesday at Lake County citrus schools monthly meeting. Former agent Clifford Hiatt leads the discussion with an open forum after the formal program. Schedule includes Grove land Oct 3 at 2 p m and 8 p m Clermont, plus Umatilla, Fruitland Park, and Tavares sessions on Oct 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Citrus Schools
Clifford Hiatt
Lake County
Lake County Horticultural Association
Groveland City Hall
Clermont
Umatilla
Fruitland Park
Tavares
Court House
Annual Meeting Of Lake County Osteopathic Physicians
The Lake County Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons held its annual meeting on September 21, 1939, at Dr. C. S. Ball’s office in Eustis. Officers elected: M. G. Hunter D.O. Leesburg president E. L. Schumacher Eustis vice president C. S. Ball Eustis secretary G. A. Richardson D.O. Mount Dora treasurer. Resolutions approved support for the County Health Unit and cooperation with its work. Dr. Hunter was instructed to inform the Health Unit of the Association’s activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Hunter
Amatuer Snapshot Prize Awarded in Orlando Times Contest
Mrs Geo L Zell won four dollars for first prize in the Amateur Snapshot Contest run by the Orlando Times edited by W M Glenn. Her winning photo from Camp Wewa shows Boy Scouts lowering the flag at sundown. Pace submitted the print without her knowledge, and Mrs Zell donated the prize to Central Florida Boy Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. L. Zell
Orlando Times
W. M. Glenn
Camp Wewa
Harold V. Pace
Holmes County hosts first Fat Hog Show at Bonifay
The event drew 111 entries with sales totaling 1697 dollars and 90 cents, benefiting exhibitors. The Fat Hog Show took place in Bonifay last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes County
Bonifay
Lecture On Safety At Junior Woman's Club
The February meeting of the Junior Woman's Club featured a Safety talk by Orlando Junior Chamber of Commerce member Mr Ayers. He urged public education to reduce pedestrian and motorist hazards and argued for stronger enforcement and safer schools. He cited stopping distances at various speeds and the sharp rise in accidents with increasing intoxication, urging clubs to promote educational safety measures statewide. The ten hour meeting was chaired by Miss Kathleen Galloway with officers listed, including Miss Delphia Norman president and Miss Francys Sadler vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W
Totorney
Kathleen Galloway
Kenneth Maglathlin
Delphia Norman
Francys Sadler
J. G. Ray, Jr
Henry W. Land
Florida Federation of Woman’s Clubs
Pythian Joint District Meeting Set With Knights and Sisters
Mount Dora Lodge hosts a large Pythian delegation at the funeral of W J Ferris and announces a big joint district meeting on Wednesday October 4 led by District Deputy Powell from Orlando. Supper is served by Pythian Sisters at 6 30 p m before the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Lodge
W. J. Ferris
Kenneth G. Rogers
First Methodist Church
Bro. Ferris
Ian
Bro. Powell
Orlando
Grand Lodge
Keller Couple Return From Month Long North Carolina Trip
Mr and Mrs George Keller arrive home Tuesday evening after a monthlong vacation in the North Carolina mountains and the Kentucky bluegrass region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Keller
North Carolina Mountains
Blue Grass
Kentucky
Rally in Eustis by Florida Christian Endeavor Union
The Central District of the Florida Christian Endeavor Union hosts a rally at First Christian Church in Eustis on Sunday October 1. The program includes prayer led by Harriette Thompson District Quiet Hour Superintendent and the Spee Attendance Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Christian Endeavor Union
Eustis First Christian Church
Harriette Thompson
Quiet Hour
Will Onesalk
Dr. R. E. Lee Returns From Hot Springs Health Rest
Dr. R. E. Lee of Mount Dora Pharmacy has returned from Hot Springs Arkansas where he vacationed for a month and reports improved health ready for fall business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.E. Lee
Mount Dora
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Dr Fenn Heads to New Orleans for Medical Course
Dr and Mrs H T Fenn depart Sunday for Alabama relatives then to New Orleans where the doctor will enroll in a short course in advanced medicine. They expect to return the following Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Fenn
Alabama
New Orleans
Fisherman fined for illegal fishing in Lake George
Constable Clarence Cooper arrested Edward Dufretter for illegal fishing in Lake George. He pleaded guilty in County Judge Herlong's court in Tavares on Monday and was fined $25 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Cooper
Edward Dufretter
Lake George
Herlong
Tavares
High school lunch guests hear Wilkerson on government
Major Wilkerson outlines limits of law and perils of totalitarian rule during a school luncheon. He contrasts constitutional government with totalitarianism, praising public service and the protection of life liberty and property under due process. Election committee meeting follows adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Roseborough
Major Wilkerson
Wilkerson
Mount Dora Epworth League Holds Election
The Mount Dora Epworth League elected officers at a September 17, 1939 meeting. Gordon Coffin was named President with Pomona Davidson and Helen Wells as first vice presidents, John Burkart and Richard Van Voorhis as second vice presidents, Maxine Clery as third vice president, and Jean Shipes and Florence Lee as fourth vice presidents. Winifred Harding was Recording Secretary with Ida Hiley as Reporting Secretary, and Bob Burkart Evelyn Turrentine as Treasurers. Mary Elizabeth Simpson remains president ex officio. Mrs F Burkart chosen sponsor. Intermediate and Senior Leagues to meet together for the winter. Starting October 1 services will be shortened and held in the League room then combined with adults in the church for a regular League service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Epworth League
Gordon Coffin
Pomona Davidson
Helen Wells
John Burkart
Richard van Voorhis
Maxine Clery
Jean Shipes
Florence Lee
Winifred Harding
Ida Hiley
Bob
Burkart
Evelyn Turrentine
Mary Elizabeth Simpson
F. Burkart
Epworth
Epworth League Ice Cream Social Planned in Donnelly Park
The Epworth League hosts an ice cream social on Saturday September 30 at 7 30 PM in Donnelly Park. Homemade ice cream and cake will be sold at the usual prices and all are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Donnelly Park
Methodist church resumes evening services this month
The Methodist church will restore regular evening worship on Sunday October 1 after a September pause. Sunday morning service will include Holy Communion and the evening schedule opens at 7 00 p m with Epworth League followed by a unified worship service at 7 25 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Lions Miniature Golf Opens With Battle of Mayors in Mount Dora
The Mount Dora Lions miniature golf course opened last Friday despite rain. Local rival mayors competed in the Battle of Mayors with os J. Johnson scoring 52 to win, five under the course record. Mayor E M Fain from Leesburg, Harry Gaylord from Eustis, and Arthur Williams from Tavares attended. Dr. Miller Wells shot 47 to win lifetime membership. Bobby Goodman had the first hole in one for two Princess Theatre passes. A open tournament begins Monday with qualifiers over three days. 32 lowest scores advance to match play with a silver loving cup for the winner and prizes for runners-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Lions
Os J. Johnson
Yar
Mount Dora
Leesburg
E. M. Fain
Eustis
Harry Gaylord
Tavares
Arthur Williams
J. B. Prevatt
Miller Wells
Bobby Goodman
Princess Theatre
U. S. Tries to Stay Out of War Says Major Cooley
Major Thomas H. Cooley returned from Washington and stated national officials, including the War Department, strive to keep the United States out of war. He said no immediate plans exist for general mobilization of organized reserves, and neutrality law may be amended within 30 days to align with the President’s recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
United States
Thomas H. Cooley
Washington
Europe
Major Cooley
Death Fled Twice For Elizabeth Wise On Athenia
Miss Elizabeth Wise of Fort Worth recounts surviving the torpedoing of the Athenia. She describes the ship exploding and later danger while being rescued by a Norwegian freighter. Wise praises Galway people for their aid and notes they lost everything but their humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Wise
C. H. Wise
Fort Worth
Texas
Harry Wise
Mount Dora
Athenia
Galway
Ireland
Hazel
Miss Wise
Junior Riding Clubs Enjoy Weekly Rides
Members of the Lake County Junior Riding Club report fun despite frequent showers. Last Sunday they sheltered at stops as afternoon callers on horseback arrived, including Dr. Grace of Altoona and Jacksonville and J. Ed Baker and Bob Maxwell. Instructor Jess Allen and the riders welcomed the visitors and named the participating youths and their horses such as Jean McWhorter on Bill and Evelyn Peanut on Virghita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Dr. Grace
Altoona
Jacksonville
J. Ed Baker
Bob Maxwell
Jess Allen
Jean McWhorter
Bill
Sarah Jones Jones
Pet
Robert Bates
Pal
Evelyn Peanut
Virghita Ghifte
Haan Eanut
Virgi
Doris Merrill
Mickey
W. J. Ferris Dies After Illness in Mount Dora
Longtime resident W J Ferris of Mount Dora died at his Highland Avenue home on September 21 1939 after a long illness since January He was born in Rochester and lived in Beaver Falls and Bridgewater Pa He directed church choirs and sang tenor in the Dixie Male Quartet Survived by wife Lula two daughters Ruth Gudgeon and Norma Wise two grandchildren and three sisters Funeral services were held at the First Methodist Church with Mount Dora Lodge Knights of Pythias in charge of burial ceremonies
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Ferris
Rochester
West Bridgewater
Mount Dora
Highland Avenue
Bridgewater
Ferris
Lodge of
Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge
K. of P
Grand Temple Pythian Sisters
Mount Dora Methodist Church
Ruth Gudgeon
Lula. Ferris
Norma Wise
Ethel Kopp
Anna Workman
Beaver
Falls
Margaret Altman
Erie
First Methodist Church
Kenneth G. Rogers
Forest Cemetery
Warren Butts
J. E. Sapp
Rollin Javens
W. E. Lackey
C. G. Loveless
J. R. Williamson
Morse and Wilmot Enjoy Ocean Cruise Home
Woodrow Wingler left August 26 to Providence RI to skip Morse yacht to Florida arriving Friday night at Blue Springs where the yacht will be kept temporarily. Morse and party will cruise to salt water port for deep sea fishing after a brief rest. The trip lasted three weeks with Mrs Morse and daughter Jeannette driving from Onset MA and Eardley Wilmot returning north to drive Mrs Wilmot home for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow
Bud) Wingler
Providence
R. 1
R. J.morse
Florida
Blue Springs
Morse
Jeannette
Onset
Mass
Eardley Wilmot
Mount Dora Called The Place In A Letter
A Daily News Record letter from Harry Riemer to Al Maben discusses Mount Dora. He mentions palm trees seen in a trip and reflects on life and Florida, noting he has been in Florida only once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Riemer
Daily News Record
New York City
al Maben
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Ford Hospital
Charley Norris
Chamber of Commerce
Norris
Lake Co. Fair
Townsendites
Lake
Lions News
Osteopathic Physicians
Pythian News Joint District Meeting
Kellers
DR. R. E. Lee
DR. Fenn
Iwanis News
Richardson
Rogers
A. B. McCreay
Julius Harrison
Judge Herland
T. A. Brotherson
U. S
Death
R. J. Morse
C. R Wilmot
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