Eustis Street Resurfacing Underway In State Project
Cars bring crushed stone by rail to Orange avenue for a major street resurfacing under a state contract. Cobb Construction of Tampa to lay asphalt and stone from curb to curb on eight tenths of a mile. City to convert a lot near Tourist club into a parking area to ease downtown congestion.
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Atlantic Coast Line Railway
Orange Avenue
Eustis
Windos
R. L. Maynard
DeLand
State Highway Department
Cobb Construction Company of
Tampa
Tourist Club
Maynard
Cobb Construction Company
Manly Construction Company
J. B. Stewart
Manley
Hancock seeks release as fire chief in Eustis
R. J. Hancock city councilman resigns as fire chief effective when a successor is named. He cites mounting business duties and a need for a full time chief for the city with an assessed valuation around two and a half million dollars. He will continue to serve the city as time allows. The council adjourned without naming a successor.
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R. J. Hancock
Eustis
Hancock
Fire Department
Mrs Iva Daniells Dies At Home In Michigan
Mrs Iva Daniells 424 Mary street died at her home near Lansing Michigan after years of illness. She is survived by her husband W C Daniells and five daughters Dora Betty Eleanor Jean Lowell of Grand Gee Mich and Mrs Inegar of Centerville Mich. She was active in the First Presbyterian church of Eustis and held leadership roles in local groups and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Daniells
Mary Street
Lansing
Mich
W. C. Daniells
Dora
Betty
Eleanor
Jean Lowell
Grandge
Inegar
Centerville
Daniells
First Presbyterian Church of
Eustis
Parent-Teachers’ Association
PEO Sisterhood
Large plane ordered by C V Griffin in Lake County
Aviation circles in Lake County report a new all metal Beechcraft twin engine private plane ordered by C V Griffin owner of Honey in the Hills. The eight place craft priced about 65000 dollars will arrive in two months with a planned flying field near Floridan Country Club hotel Howey. The plane seats six passengers plus crew and features retractable gear.
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Lake County
C. V. Griffin
Honey-in-the-Hills
Florida
Mid
Floridan Country Club
Howey
Palm Beach County
Santo Charles Munn
Philadelphia
Miami
Wally Mather
Munn
Doctor of Education Added at Florida University
President John J. Tigert announced the University of Florida has added the Doctor of Education degree to its advanced graduate offerings with board approval. The program mirrors PhD requirements, allowing substitutes in peer research, library technology, or elementary economics for certain courses.
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Gainesville
University of Florida
Board of Control
John J. Tigert
Memorial services set for Jimmy Baldwin in Eustis
Jimmy Baldwin, longtime Eustis resident and former city inspector, died after extended illness at 65. Active in the American Legion and local sports, he came to Eustis in 1920 after World War I service. Services are planned at Greenwood cemetery with Zeller Funeral Home handling, following a 4 p.m. service at the First Presbyterian Church. He is survived by a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Baldwin
Eustis
Baldwin
The
American Legion
Greenwood Cemetery
Legion
Zeller Funeral Home
Merle H. Anderson
First Presbyterian Church
Mr. Baldwin
Newton
N. J
Vandalia
Ohio
Lake County Country Club
Eustis Lodge No. 85
New Degree Opened In Education Dean Outlines Policy
Dr. G B Simmons dean of the college of education outlined a new degree in the education field. The program will mainly emphasize school administration and instructional tracks may be approved individually by the Graduate Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Simmons
College of Education
Graduate Council
New Flame Cultivator Cuts Weeding Cost for Cotton
A flame cultivator burns away weeds around cotton plants using a killing blast of flame. This machine aims to reduce weeding costs to about 50 cents per acre.
Ashmore Plans Plane Ride to Hot Springs
J. R. Ashmore, Eustis realtor, long confined by arthritis, seeks a plane trip to Hot Springs Arkansas for relief. He faces delays securing reservations that may postpone his departure to the famed baths.
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Ashmore
Hot Springs
J. R. Ashmore
Eustis
Woodward Avenue
Ark
Eustis News Advertising Push Invites Local Shoppers
The Eustis News urges readers to make the town a shopping center by patronizing area advertisers. The message highlights local businesses and urges sustained support to sustain the paper and community services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis
Eustis News
New Taxi Co. Debuts in Eustis With Star Cab Brand
A new taxi service named Star Cab Company unveiled in Eustis with A. E. Sheppard as manager and operator of one cab. More cars planned soon. Cabs will bear a large white star marker and operate from Magnolia avenue and Grove street under a Florida master permit. Sheppard is a long time local, with 17 years in Eustis and prior taxi driving experience.
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Eustis
A. E. Sheppard
Star Cab Company
Magnolia Avenue
Grove Street
Florida
Theft of Auto Brings Warning to Car Owners
Chiefs of Police J S Dickerson warned auto drivers in Eustis to remove keys from ignitions. Between 6 and 7 last night a 1940 Mercury Convertible coupe with keys in the ignition was stolen from Magnolia Avenue in front of the Florida Power office. State license No 1201670. a Florida radio broadcast searched for the missing car. No trace has been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiefs of Police
J.S. Dickerson
Eustis
Earl Roth
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Florida
Magnolia Avenue
Flaryda Power Corporation
Baptist Brotherhood Supper Held at Church
The First Baptist Brotherhood met last Thursday in the church recreation room for a supper of chicken pilau and pie. Carlton Mann spoke and Ray Hancock led the program.
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First Baptist Brotherhood
Carlton Mann
Ray Hancock
Baptist Church Opens Friday Cottage Prayer Series
The First Baptist Church begins a series of cottage prayer meetings each Friday night at members homes. This week's sites include the homes of Clark Formby R M Moore Allen Bunte and Mrs Minnie Rich.
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First. Baptist Church
Clark Formby
R. M. Moore
Allen Bunte
Minnie Rich
Marriage Vows for Happiness Advised by Stanislaus Quote
A reflective quip from Stanislaus Leszcynski suggests couples should vow not only to love but to please each other for lasting happiness. The remark frames marriage as a mutual, reciprocal commitment beyond romantic affection.
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Stanislaus Leszcynski
Vet Loans Reach Fifty Thousand Dollars at First State
A local funding drive reports Vet Loans totaling 50 000 as residents and businesses donate to equip a rescue boat. Donations list include First State Bank 25, Joe Eichelberger 50, Firestone Store 10, Palm Pharmacy 10, Ferran's 25, and others contributing to purchase motors jackets and safety gear for lake rescues.
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B. G. Anderson
First State Bank
Joe Eichelberger
G. W. Bronson
Thomas K. Hogshead
Palm Pharmacy
Taylor’s Rexall
Ferran's
George K. Reedy
C. A. Lawrence
Firestone
W. C. Daniels
L. Patterson
Merchants Benefit From Home GI Loans Plan
The First State Bank announced GI Bill backed loans totaling over fifty thousand dollars to veterans and said it is among the first in the state to offer home and business loans. The bank will assist veterans with eligibility and applications and promote several new services including a bank auto insurance finance plan to finance new cars at lower local rates.
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First State Bank
H. Frank Isted
Eustis Bank
Isted
Veterans Administration
Kenneth Glass
Eustis
Glass
Ioan
Branan Joins Eustis Police as New Officer Sworn In
V W Branan 39 World War II veteran is sworn in as the fourth member of the Eustis Police Department joining Chief J S Dickerson Officers John J Cochran and Bill Young Branan formerly worked for Consolidated Growers in Eustis and served in Spence Field Georgia fire department He is a Moultrie Georgia native with a favorable recommendation from Rev R C Gresham First Baptist Church pastor.
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V. W. Branan
Eustis
J. S. Dickerson
John J. Cochran
Bill Young
Branan
Consolidated Growers
Spence Field
Georgia
Moultrie
R. C. Gresham
First Baptist Church
Police Chief Attends State Meet on Pensions
Police Chief J. S. Dickerson attended a Florida Police Officers and Fire Chief's association meeting in Orlando to study a pension plan for police and firemen. St. Augustine Police Chief William Lindsey, association president, presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Dickerson
Florida Police Officers and Fire Chief's Association
Orlando
William Lindsey
St. Augustine
Merchants to Meet June 27 in Eustis Chamber
A special meeting of the Eustis Retail Merchant association is set for 8:00 p.m. Thursday June 27 at the Chamber of Commerce building to plan an intensive membership drive. Organizers aim to enroll every merchant in Eustis and ensure equal store voting at future meetings.
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Eustis Retail Merchant Association
Chamber of Commerce
Eust
C of C
Eustis
Funeral Services For Fred Andrews Held From Altoona Church
Funeral services for Fred H. Andrews 69 who died at his Altoona home Monday afternoon were held at Altoona Baptist Church Wednesday at 3 PM with Rev F B Fuller of DeLand and Rev W J Norton of Umatilla officiating Pallbearers were Floyd Shores Dana Hollinger Mahlon Palmer Warren Canova Raymond Bates and H Lightfoot Interment followed at Glendale Cemetery Umatilla under Beyers Funeral Home direction Mr and Mrs Andrews came to Altoona 35 years ago contributing to community life and he will be missed by all.
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Fred H. Andrews
Altoona
Altoona Baptist Church
F. B. Fuller
DeLand
W. J. Norton
Umatilla Baptist Church
Floyd Shores
Dana Hollinger
Mahlon Palmer
Warren Canova
Raymond Bates
H. Lightfoot
Glendale Cemetery
Umatilla
Beyers Funeral Home
Andrews
Ane Andrews
Ravon
Clyde
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Contin
Michigan
Florida University
FORD
Noo
Cowboy” Clayton
W. T. Thomas
al Clayton
Daytona Beach
Ed Stone
Forrest LaRoe
W. A. Baker
Frank Ironmonger
Hank Milstrey
Jacksonville
Jim Burkhalter
Bill Thomas
Lawson Diggett
Roy Buchart
St. Petersburg
Frank Newman
Jimmy Dickson
Eustis Firestone
Navy
Dickson
Eustis High School
U.S.S
Honolulu
Saipan
Tinian
Rota
Pelelieu
Philippines
NEW Taxi CO
Baptist Brothirhood
Baptist Church
First State
Fred Andrews
Altoona Church
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