Turns Fire Chief's job into profession
Chief Richard A. Shirk of the Eustis Fire Department pursues professionalizing his role. Since 1963 he has earned fire college diplomas, attends statewide conferences, and leads a department expanding with modern gear and a new 75 ft aerial ladder. Born in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, he serves Eustis with a growing program and dedicated volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena M. Wiltsie
Eustis
Richard A. Shirk
Florida
Shirk
Lebanon
A.F
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Fire Department
Inuabeeyere
Vacation insurance myths and hurricane misfortune
Town Talk recalls a German vacation policy paying for rain damage and notes local anecdotes from Harold and Pat Halstead’s evacuation at Clearwater Beach during Hurricane Alma. It mentions the Hille sisters visiting Florida since 1933 and experiencing the storm, with a light local tone.
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Dorothea Peters
Germany
Harold
Pat Halstead
Clearwater Beach
Alma
Marie
Frances Hille
Nashville
Hille
Crayden Receives Banking School Certificate at LSU
Neil J. Crayden, cashier at 1st State Bank and Trust Co. in Eustis, is among 182 bankers earning certificates at the 17th annual School of Banking of the South graduation. The two week sessions at LSU cover 180 hours of classes, 20 hours of review, home study, and a final exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil J. Crayden
1St State Bank and Trust Co
Eustis
School of Banking of the South
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge
Southern Bankers Associations
Eustis Business Club Plans Friday Bargains
The Eustis Business and Professional Women's Club notes a busy June with district and monthly meetings at Lake Shore Acres Restaurant. Miss Bette Kennedy leads parliamentary procedure. State convention is June 16 to 19 at Fontainbleau Hotel Miami Beach. Delegates named. Friday 6 to 9 p.m. offers bargains and give away items with a country western band performing 7:30 to 9 at Jude's 66 Station.
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Eustis Business and Professional Women’s Club
Ormond Beach
Lake Shore Acres
Bette Kennedy
Fontainbleau Hotel
Miami Beach
Mary Vogue
Lila Beans
Elsie Schmidt
Nell Spitler
Elizabeth, Willis
Lila Mabry
Jerry Ringsmith
Ing
Eustis Lake Region
Jude's 66
Miss Eustis Dorothy Wilson to compete in posture contest
Dorothy Wilson of Eustis will represent the city in the Miss a Correct Posture Contest at Cypress Gardens on June 25. The event is sponsored by the Florida Chiropractic Association and local societies with judging from 9 am to 4 pm. The winner enters the World Posture Pageant in Fort Worth, Texas in July.
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Dorothy Wilson
Eustis
Cypress Gardens
The
Florida Chiropractic Association
Chiropractic Societies of
John C. Maimonce
Miss Wilson
Central Florida
Winter Haven
Forth Worth
Texas
Wilson
William Wilson
St. Louis Sales and Service
Florida
First State Bank
Ad Tree Co
Ellen Greppi
Becky Toole
Joann Seabrook
Elaine
Planned economy a goal of Lake County Development Commission
Dick Oberdahn told Eustis Rotary the commission aims for steady growth that protects the local economy. He cited 11 prospects, rising area employment, and retirees as strong but stressed reinvesting locally. The Lake County News circulates 35 000 via 14 000 initial mailings and broad Chamber cooperation. seven members plus county officials lead the panel.
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Lake County Development Commission
Dick Oberdahn
Eustis Rotary Club
Oberdahn
Orange County
Lake County
Chambers of Commerce
Frank Owens
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Dick Shirk
Helena Johnson Wiltsie
B & Pwc
Civic Center
Verdual Hamlin
Mary Yongue
Ann Hurley
Crayden
School of Banking
B& Pwc
Natl. Bank
First National Bank
Susan Dye
Eustis High School
Robert E. Warfield
Bank
Susan
Rotary
Commission
Eustis Rotary
D. C
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