Political rumors swirl over Johns and Collins in Lake County race
A local voter voices worry that Brailey Odham supporters could derail Johns by swinging to Collins in a second primary. He cites Collins as a strong legislator and notes the Miami Herald backs Collins while opposing Johns and Odham. Planning Commission discusses politics and Mount Dora influence on county representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johns
Lake County
Collins
Brailey
The
Miami Herald
Dan McCarty
Odham
Sorrento and Mt Plymouth Community Notes
ELENOR SAMMONS reports on local happenings in Sorrento and Mt Plymouth. Residents updated include Mrs Oscar Torbert, Mrs Elsie Dean, Riley Clouse, and Mrs Jessie Laidlaw. The Rainey twins Mary Lou and Ruth Ellen celebrated a birthday. Dr John Marsh and staff visited Mr and Mrs Eaton. Eaton finished a book and will speak at the Presbyterian church. The Clancys left for Virginia and Madelin Shafer plans a trip to New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elenor Sammons
Oscar Torbert
Elsie Dean
Orange Memorial Hospital
Riley Clouse
Jessie Laidlaw
Sorrento
Mary Lou
Ruth Ellen Rainey
Harry Rainey
E. L. Eaton
John Marsh
Orlando
Eaton
Presbyterian Church
Jim Clancys
Virginia
Madelin Shafer
New Jersey
Moriarity Discusses Communism and Religion in Orland
General Moriarity condemns Marxist theory as a perversion and argues communism aims to enslave humanity. He cites Capital translated in Orlando in 1904 and says youth need belief in God as defense against propaganda. He declines to discuss WW II war concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marx
Orlando
America
Karl Marx
Agricultural teacher turned fertilizer salesman Priest runs for office
The candidate, a World War II combat veteran and University of Florida graduate, emphasizes community ties and family with five children and involvement as a Mason, Kiwanian, and Baptist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uoff
Soldier William C Ellis Joins 37th Infantry at Fort Bragg
Cpl. William C Ellis son of Mr and Mrs Leonard S Ellis of Zellwood is now with the 37th Infantry division at Fort Bragg North Carolina according to the Army information service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
William C. Ellis
Leonard S. Ellis
Zellwood
37Th Infantry Division
Fort Bragg
N. C
Army Information Service
Jesus Last Days Paralleled With Today's World
Dr. C. A. Carmel of the Presbyterian church compares Jesus route to the Cross with present times. He notes Peter’s faith, the Mt Transfiguration moment, and disciples failing to cast out a demon, stressing the will of God driving Jesus to Jerusalem and the Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Capernaum
C. A. Carmel
Presbyterian Church
Christ
Peter
Caesarea
Phillippi
Masonic Hall
Jerusalem
Care of Annuals Talk by County Agent Norris
County Agent R E Bob Norris will speak on caring for annuals and ornamentals to Hibiscus Circle Friday at 2 pm. The event will be held at the Community building with hosts Mrs Lola Kennedy Mrs Barbara Fuller Mrs Bert Pim Mrs Charles Meade and Mrs C E Ripple assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E
Bob” Norris
Lola Kennedy
Barbara Fuller
Bert Pim
Charles Meade
C. E. Ripple
Public notice in divorce suit in Lake County Florida
Court in Lake County Florida issues notice to Dominick Jordano in a divorce case Rose Marie Jordano vs Dominick Jordano. Defendants must answer by April 27 1954 or face a decree pro confesso. Notice published for four weeks in Mount Dora Topic. Roy Christopher attorney for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Lake County
State OF Florida
Rose Marie Jordano
Dominick Jordano
Florida
Liberty Street
Erie
Pennsylvania
Circuit Court of the
Roy Christopher
Donnelly Street
Mount Dora
Frank Ef, Owens
Grace Cox
D. C
Local Talent Displayed At Magazine Evening
The Mount Dora Art League Creative Writers Group showcased a culturally rich program at the Community building last Friday. Manuscripts and poems mingled with original music by group members, featuring soloist H Lincoln Williamson and pianist Forrest DeGraff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creative Writers Group
Mount Dora
H. Lincoln Williamson
Blanche Owen
Bonnie Jean
Edwin Wallace
Isabel Gassett
Elmira Loder
Gassett
Forrest DeGraff
Bess Nelson
Creative Writers
Rebecca Mooney
Bok ‘Tower
Owen
Walter Sayre
Clarence Estey
Evangeline Memorial Park
Alice Curtis
Will Lackey
Mabel Wise
General Sherman
Georgia
New England
Miss Loder
Affairs of State ends Capital Play season at IceHouse
Paul Bronson returns to a Washington role in Affairs of State the closing IceHouse production of the 1953 54 season April 7 to 10. Cast includes Jean Patterson Jack O'Brien and E F Chubby Merchant in a Chevy Chase based politically charged comedy directed by Byron Pennington with set by John Christian. Box office opens Monday for reservations curtain 8 15 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Bronson
Washington
Veterans Administration
IceHouse Theatre
Bronson
Jean Patterson
Jack O’brien
Maxine Hines
E. F
Merchant
Byron Pennington
IceHouse
Chevy Chase
Louis Verneuil
John Christian
The
Circle
Seniors Rehearse For Class Play at Mount Dora High
The Mount Dora High School Class of 1954 prepares its senior play Spring Night adapted from Prelude by Lucile Vaughan Payne. Directed by Nana T Laney, the Friday April 10 performance features Meredith Folger Hilda VanZant George Cox Dan Schneider Daisy Eaton Fred Roseborough Sidney Davis John Keller Mary Anna Kelly Mary Grace Conboy Barbara Siess Verline Hughes Janet Snowberger Phyllis Sherwood Betty Jo Eckholdt and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora’s
Anne Coulter Martenas
Lucile Vaughan Payne
Nana T. Laney
Meredith Folger
Hilda VanZant
George Cox
Dan Schneider
Daisy Eaton
Fred Roseborough
Sidney Davis
John Keller
Mary Anna Kelly
Mary Grace Conboy
Barbara Siess
Verline Hughes
Janet Snowberger
Phyllis Sherwood
Betty Jo Eckholdt
Mount Dora to consider ordinance banning locked in fridges
Mount Dora Florida City Council, in regular session March 16, 1954, submitted a proposed ordinance to prohibit refrigerators from being left so a child can be locked inside. The ordinance remains on file for public inspection with the City Clerk. A final passage meeting is set for 8:00 PM April 6 at City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Mount Dora
Fla
William C. Stewart
By Council
Sele
Mount Dora Council Meets Over Seizure Ordinance
The Mount Dora City Council meets on March 16 to consider authorizing seizure of automobiles and equipment used in illicit liquor trade. A following regular meeting is set for April 6 at City Hall, Mount Dora Florida, dated March 17, 1954.
Easter Rally Day notices and interdenominational meeting recap
In East Town a Sunday of Bible school and morning services at Bethel F M Mt Olive AME St John PB and Triumph Brotherhood was followed by an Inter Denominational Union and Federation of Churches meeting at St John PB. Rev Spell preached a fine sermon and next month’s gathering is at St Mary M B. Easter is urged to travel safely and Royal Ambassadors and Matrons invite new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel F.M
Mt. Olive A.M.E
St. John P.B
Triumph Brotherhood
Inter-Denominational Union
Federation of Churches
St. John PB
McNair
Spell
St. Mary M.B
Church and
Ocala
Royal Ambassadors and Matrons Society
T. M. Thomas
How to Relieve Skin Itch in 15 Minutes
An ad for ITCH. ME-NOT with mild anesthetic and keratolytic action claims to ease itch within minutes. It promotes use for eczema ringworm foot itch and surface rashes and offers a 40 cent back guarantee at Lake Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Pharmacy
Doran Heads PI Committee and Hails New International Publicity Chief
Miss Winifred H. Newman announces Mabel Norris Reese of Mount Dora as international publicity chairman for Pilot International. Reese, Lake County Pilot club member, will become second vice president and assume office April 22. The 1954-55 theme is Vision plus Action Reality, highlighting goodwill through clubs abroad and a planned Girl's Town at St Augustine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred H. Newman
Pilot Intentional
Mabel Norris Reese
Mount Dora
Woman's Service Organization
Reese
Lake County
St. Augus
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Planning Commission
Casey” Jones
Chester Crowder
Eustis
Simpson
Umatilla
Bill Priest
Paul Bryan
Wise Boat Works
Mt. Plymouth
FT. Bragg
Electrical Service
Don Conway
Charley Johns
Jerome Johns
George W. Candelake
Magazine
Leonard Barker
Sylvan Shores
Henry Stein
Sylvan Shores Hotel
Mundell & Hill
Blue Call US
Capital Play
Central Ave
Jerry W. Carter
Commis
Jerry
Tallahassee
East Town
Doran
Highland Avenue
J. G. Ray, JR
Jersey
Sunset Valley Dairy
Parker Bros
First Federal Savings & Loan Association of
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