16 Jun 1949
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Newspaper
Eustis Lake Region News
Location
Eustis, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1949
Page
1
C R Marsh of Eustis showcases a dramatic night blooming cereus on a tall palm at 19 Pendleton street. The plant, grown from a cutting by Mr and Mrs Marsh, bore 68 blooms the night the photo was taken and is expected to bloom further in the next ten nights.
Judge W. Troy Hall Jr of the County Court will address a joint meeting of youth groups from Methodist Episcopalian Church of Christ and Presbyterian churches Sunday at 6 pm at the Presbyterian Church. The program titled The Legality of the Child Jesus by Pilate is under the Westminster fellowship. All residents are invited.
Baseball at Eus tis park results show Eustis awarded a 9 to 0 win over Clermont due to no show. Other games feature Palm Pharmacy, Huffstetler's, and Igou teams with scores ranging 8 to 9 and 9 to 8 as standings tighten.
The Eustis Schools launch a two month summer program from June 16 through August 15. Activities run at Sar the elementary and high schools for students entering next year, with schedules for high school and elementary levels including soft ball, crafts, library access, band, swimming, baseball, and dance. Parents may contact Chester Crowder or Herbert Slaton for involvement and further activity announcements.
Walter Hayes, president of the American Fire and Casualty Co. of Orlando and head of the State Chamber of Commerce, spoke to Kiwanians at the Grand View Hotel about "The Elements Which Constitute Success."
Announcement this week that Pugh Brothers of Eustis purchase Ayer's Cleaners. Hannis and Buford Pugh board graduates of Eustis High School now manage the downtown plant on Eustis Street. D T Ayers stays on in advisory capacity for several months. New firm name is Pugh's Dry Cleaning.
Edward Furlong, director of the Stetson University School of Business in Deland, spoke at the Eustis Rotary Club meeting last Friday. He argued the smaller college offers better individual leadership development and noted Stetson as the oldest accredited southeastern school ahead in progressive education.
City judge Frank W. Stebbins and Eustis attorney underwent surgery yesterday at Riverside Hospital in Jacksonville. Mrs. Stebbins accompanied him in Jacksonville, where the couple are involved in medical care.
A Monday police court session heard a colored woman rebuke her husband Eddie Williams after he was charged with no conduct and abusive language. Williams was fined. court costs totaled $3. The weekend saw a spate of arrests blamed on the full moon, including a drunken driving case with $125 fine and license revocation, and other fines for speeding, drunkenness, and license suspensions. Mayor L C Vogt sat as acting judge in place of Frank W Stebbins.
Leslie R. Huffstetler resigns as president of Harris & Wade Packing Corporation to form Huffstetler & Company. Officers named are Leslie Huffstetler president and treasurer, Myra Huffstetler vice president, and Harry W. Bailes secretary. Packing house on West Main Avenue leased. offices to open August 1.
Mrs Elva Tromater a public health nurse and Burke Chester county health officer spoke at the Eustis Health Council meeting held June 9 at the Grand View Hotel. The newly formed council meets monthly and invites all residents to the 12 15 luncheon. Elaine Lind Wins Ear Miss Lind named valedictorian of her class of 49 and was the sole female speaker at graduation.
The Garden Clubs of Lake County urge a county tax funded program to control and eradicate mosquitos. A poll of taxpayers shows support for a one half mill levy in the 1949 50 budget. Experimental fog machine work will occur in Leesburg Eustis and Mount Dora with state and federal health agencies backing the effort.
Mrs Anna Clark Martin Mrs Margaret Whittaker and her daughter Susan all of Eustis died from injuries in an auto crash nine miles north of Tampa on the Dade City highway. The car skidded on a curve in rain and overturned. Mrs Martin died instantly while Whittaker and Susan died hours later at Municipal Hospital in Tampa. Funeral services were held in Stanton Kentucky.
High school recipients include Berniece Berghuis Elaine Lind Frances Buchanan Audrey Labrato Joyce Jefferis Leonard Hammond Clayton Lee Pat Hale Charlotte Persons Tommy Alger Albert Buchanan Gene Neighbors Janet Osborn Morgan DeLitle Bobby McLendon Harley McLendon Betty Polk Edwin Holland Armel Green. Elementary winners list many names with H T Staton presenting.
The Eustis Business and Professional Women's Club met Monday at Martha Lewis's Atwater Street home for a covered dish supper and club business discussion.
Mayor Louise C. Vogt proclaims June 13 1949 as Daily Week in Eustis Florida. The action urges civic and business groups to cooperate with a state and local dairy informational program highlighting health and nutrition benefits of dairy products.
Drs. William Furey and E L Schumacher of Eustis Florida attended the joint convention of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association and the Georgia Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons held at the Princess Issena hotel in Daytona Beach from June 6 to 8.
Miss Eloise Hagan and Miss Frances Buchanan of Eustis joined nine girls accompanying Mrs. Lucie K. Miller Lake County Home Demonstration Agent to the 34th Annual Short Course for 4-H Club Girls at Florida State University in Tallahassee last week. The group departed Leesburg by special bus with additional attendees from Montverde Mount Dora and Leesburg.
Chief Jimmie Dickerson and Howell Reddick invite all Eustis Junior Police to a free matinee tomorrow at 2 45 p m. in front of the theatre. They will view He Walked By Night a factual depiction of police methods based on a Los Angeles case with lab work highlighted.
The News proposes a series to urge building an adequate swimming pool in Eustis to serve children and adults. It argues pools teach proper strokes, provide safe learning, and support water sports amid limited lake safety and inconsistent local swimming programs. The piece highlights Red Cross efforts, local certificates, and the need for broader pool access.
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