Florida Greyhound buses return to downtown Eustis
The Florida Greyhound service resumes stopping in front of the Atlantic Coast Line depot on Bay Street after a six week disruption. C J Law and the Eustis City Council approved an exclusive half block parking area and moved ticket facilities to Magnolia and Bay streets, with fourteen buses daily on Orlando to Gulf routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Greyhound
Eustis
C. J. Law
Atlantic Coast Line
Bay Street
Magnolia Avenue
L.C. Vogt
R. L. Maynard
Jimmie Dickerson
Law
South Bay Street
Staley Body
Magnolia
Orange Avenues
Eustis Street
Council of
Cipal
Florida
Greyhound Bus Pany
Bay
Bayden
Council
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Rnicans
Mecca
Greyhound Bus
Georgia Inspection of Peaches Called by Federal Official
A federal state inspection official from the U S Department of Agriculture departed last weekend. A. Bishop served as the inspector in charge during the assignment to Georgia peaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
A. Bishop
Grg
U.S. Department of Agulture
Legion Youth plan Eustis Memorial Center construction
At a joint meeting of the building committees of the Legion and Youth in Eustis, Architect Miller was authorized to start plans and a scale model for a combined Legion Memorial and Youth Center. Victor B. Shaner named general chairman of the joint groups. A. H. Ashford and O. M. Grimstad led the discussion on needed accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Memorial
Eustis
Miller
Legion-Youth Committee
Victor B. Shaner
Legion- Youth Center
A. H. Ashford
O. M. Grimstad
Westbrook
American Legion
Nest of Tropical Bird Found Hidden in Bananas
A well preserved bird nest was found hidden in a stock of bananas at Story Bros. store in Eustis by Vann Reynolds, a member of Eustis High School's graduating class. Bird lovers could not determine the species or former occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
South America
Sears
Lake County News Highlights 1945 Development Efforts
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce monthly publication covers Howey development, Clermont Minneola waterway association formation, a waterways hearing before Army engineers, and a new citrus crop insurance plan for residents and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Scouts Honored on 25th Anniversary at Memorial Day
Boy Scouts of Troop 8 marked their 25th anniversary during Memorial Day exercises in Ferran Park. Neighborhood commissioner A H Ashford congratulated Scoutmaster Frank Palmer as scouts Bobby Fallin Ralph Rosser Richard Andrews Harley McLendon Skippy Belton Russell McKinney Billy Palm Billy Myers Billy Pearce Harold Hippler Robert Craycraft Hugh Campbell Robert Lamoreaux and Jack Weigert stood nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of
Troop 8
Ferran Park
A. H. Ashford, Neigh
Borhood
Frank Palmer
Bobby Fallin
Ralph Rosser
Rich
Ard Andrews
Harley McLendon
Skippy Belton
Russell McKinney
Billy Palm
Billy Myers
Billy Pearce
Harold Hippler
Robert Craycraft
Hugh Campbell
Robert Lamoreaux
Jack Weigert
Committees Form Fund Drive for Eustis H S Athletic Field
A drive to fund improvements for the Eustis District High School football field begins in Eustis and Lake County under General Chairman Igou. A four‑member district and out‑of‑town canvassing committee led by John Kauffman will start direct mail outreach to all district school parents, residents, and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis
Lake County
Igou
John Kauffman
Webb Loy
Hugh Geiger
Rotary Showers Gifts On Lightsey's Infant Son
The Eustis Rotary club celebrated the birth of Thomas Granville Lightsey at Sylvan Shores with gifts to father J R Lightsey district manager of Florida Telephone Corp. The infant arrived May 7 and a club shower was held at a recent meeting.
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Thomas Granville Lightsey
J. R. Lightsey
Sylvan Shores
Eustis
Johnston Named Walton County High School Supervisor
John M. Johnston, former principal of Eustis High School, will become supervising principal of Walton County High School in DeFuniak Springs. He will oversee elementary, junior, and senior high work for a 1,200 pupil, 45 teacher system starting July 1. Johnston previously coached in Leesburg and taught government and history. He served Rotary and was an elder at First Presbyterian. wife Mrs Johnston directed church choir. The family plans to move after selling their 623 Washington Avenue home to Harry Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Johnston
Eustis
Walton County
DeFuniak Springs
Johnston
Leesburg
Rotary Club
First Presbyterian Church
Jack
Sualy
Temayivents
Sines
Eustis Teaching Personnel To Show Many Changes Next Year
Eustis schools plan several staffing changes for the coming year with five high school vacancies and two in the elementary. Richard F. Snyder becomes high school principal succeeding John M. Johnston. Thomas Kirkland steps in as coach and physical instructor, replacing J B Culpepper who moves to Jasper. New math teacher Charles B Lind arrives from Linton Indiana and Miss Joan Shaner will teach English and Spanish after earning her degree. Several teachers will depart including Miss Evelyn Connor Gould Sadler and Johnston. Returning high school staff include Chester Crowder Edward Poulin and others. Summer school starts with six weeks of classes.
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Eustis
Perportnel
John M. Johnston
Richard. F. Snyder
Memory Martin
Mr. Snyder
Penn States
Navy
Thomas Kirkland
J.B. Culpepper
Jasper
Charles B. Lind
Linton
Ind
Joan Shaner
Tallahassee
Victor Shanor
Johnston
Culpepper
Evelyn Connor
Gould Sadler
Chester Crowder
Edward Poulin
Stan Haselton
Mabel Howard
H. Cliff Dresser
Cecile Strong
Crowder
Frances Dupre
Frances Formby
Allie Bites Man While Working Near Lisbon Gator
B G Laing linesman for Averill and Jett was bitten on the knee by an alligator Tuesday morning while laying a high tension wire near Lisbon. He was taken to Lake County Medical Center Eustis for emergency treatment and walked out after treatment. The gator nest location suggests attack from protecting young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Laing
Averill and
Jett
Lisbon
Laing
Lake County Medical Center
Eustis
Sea Scouts Help Memorial Day Rites On Lake Eustis
Sea Scouts rowed out on Lake Eustis to scatter flower tributes in memory of sailors lost at sea. Commander John Pierson led the group in this moving observance as part of Memorial Day rites.
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Lake Eustis
John Pierson
University of Florida Graduate Student Focuses on Education
A University of Florida graduate student is pursuing advanced study in education and administration. The effort highlights ongoing work toward leadership credentials and curriculum improvement in Florida universities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sity
Florida
Webber Adds Engraving Studio Here
Carlton A. Webber of Eustis has acquired Lake Photo Engraving Co in Leesburg and will operate as Webber Photo Engraving Service from 113 Magnolia Street in the Waterman Memorial hospital building. The sole engraving plant in Lake County will serve former Lake Photo Engraving Co customers with new projects and local work already underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton A. Webber
Eustis
Lake Photo Engraving Company
Leesburg
James A. Shallenberg
Webber
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Magnolia Street
Lake County
Lake Photo Engraving Co
Webber Photo Engraving Service
Eustis News
Leesburg Ledger
Atea
Fort Shafter
Post Photo Club
Richards
GI Loan. He Is Married and Mrs. Webber
Old Watchtower Relic Of War Removed From Lakefront Park
The old watchtower in Eustis lakefront park is being dismantled by J. P. Floyd who accepted $25 for the structure. It served as a lookout for aerial observers during the last World War and will be carted away with the premises restored to their former state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis’ Lakefront
J. P. Floyd
Visiting Officers Urge Civil Service for Florida Police
Chief William Lindsey of St Augustine urged the MuniciPAL Council of Eustis to adopt civil service for regular police and firemen under the 1935 Florida law. He spoke as president of the Peace Officers Association, with H S Redman and Eustis Chief J B Dickerson backing him. A police committee will study the proposal, noting the need for professional training and interagency coordination to retain skilled officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Eustis
William Lindsey
St. Augustine
Fla
Lindsey
Peace Officers Association
H. S. Redman
Uniform Division
Miami, Fla
J. 8. Dickerson
Arenee
Hancock
George eg _ the grar
Civil Service Board
Watermelon Season Seen As Mixed Golden Year
Watermelon growers faced an above average season yet tempered by unprecedented rains. Buyer B G Anderson of Eustis notes many shipments moving to the northeast and Canada, with Cannon Ball the favored variety. Lake County shipments reach about 2,500 carloads. total regional season tallies exceed 3,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Anderson
Eustis
Sorrento-Weirsdale
Mr. Anderson
Ocala
Middlewest
Canada
Lake County
Anderson
Gainesville
Trenton
Newberry
Hippler Wins Senate Scholarship to University of Florida
Jim Hippler won the state senate senatorial scholarship awarded in this county. The $200 yearly stipend for four years covers study at the University of Florida after he graduates from Eustis High School with senior honors and active school involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hippler
Senate
University of Florida
C. Harold Hippler
State Senate
Jim
Tavares
Eustis High School
City Board to Control Police and Fire Department Appointments
The board would alone appoint department members and create the eligible list from which the chief makes appointments. The chief may discharge, but appeals go to the board with final action. All board members serve unpaid. police and fire chiefs serve ex officio without voting rights.
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Chiefs of Police and Fire Departments
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Legion Youth
County News Issued
H.S
Rotary
Lightsey
Sienairais Ein
Johnstons
Washington. Avenue
Harry’ Clark
DeFunilak Springs
Martin
Jary
Stetson
Formby
Blownie Hill
Elsié “Johnston
Herbert’ Green
Mixson
Pearl Ashford
Alice Church
Nell Fite
Helenshannon
Allie
Sea Scouts
Lakefront Park
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