Mount Dora Reacts to Eisenhower Death
Mount Dora joined a national moment as news of former President General Dwight D. Eisenhower's death arrived shortly before 1 p.m. Friday. Flags went to half mast, churches prayed, and the post office and several businesses closed. Citizens watched the funeral on television and veterans recalled World War II years with chosen reverence.
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Washington
Mount Dora
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Mount Dorans
Easter Sunrise Service by Lake Gertrude
The piece invites Easter worshippers to dawn walk along Lake Gertrude's shore to the Easter Sunrise Service. It describes the first light of dawn, orange crates, dewy grass, and a communal song as the sun rises over a tree dotted horizon. The piece emphasizes renewal, love, and lasting memory of the event.
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Lake Gertrude
Homemakers Plan Covered Luncheon in Mount Dora
The Mount Dora Extension Homemakers announce their next meeting on April 9 at 1 p.m. in the Community Building with a 9:30 a.m. workshop. A covered dish luncheon will follow at noon. Hostesses are Mrs. Gladys Lott and Mrs. Helen Godtel.
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Mount Dora
Kiwanis Ladies Night Set at Mount Dora Lakeside Inn
The Kiwanis Club of Mount Dora plans a dinner for its ladies at Lakeside Inn on April 5. Members and spouses will attend the Orange Blossom Chorus Concert at the Community Building after dinner to support Camp Challenge fundraising. Reservations contact Dick Edgerton at Lakeside Inn.
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Kiwanis Club
Mount Dora
Lakeside Inn
Lakeside
Pro
Ceeds
Dick Edgerton
Found sunglasses and necklace reported in public area
A pair of prescription sunglasses and a necklace were found near Knit n Kneedle in front of TOPIC office. Owners may claim by calling 383 4600.
Scout Troop 23 Visits Ocala Stud Farm For Easter Badge
Scout Troop 23 from Mount Dora arranged a field trip to Ocala Stud Farm on March 22 as part of a unique badge activity. Nineteen scouts plus a Cadet attended, with leadership by Mrs. Dorothy Dean and co leader Mrs. Martha Johnson. The event featured a Scout's Own lunch program at Silver Springs park and a Easter themed itinerary.
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Mount Dora
Ocala
Dorothy Dean
Silver Springs Park
Founders Circle Meeting in Lakes and Hills Garden Club
Founders Circle of Lakes and Hills Garden Club will meet on April 7 at 1 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Armer Johnson 838 Heim Rd E W McCalley of Scotty's Day Lily Gardens Groveland will speak on Hermerocallis Assisting Mrs Johnson as hostesses are Mrs W G Lewellen and Mrs Al Rehbaum Jr Readings note hospital admissions in the Mount Dora area including William Haake Doris McDonald Clare Manseville Janie Pritchett James Cordle Marie Goodeman Walter Welty and others at Waterman Memorial Hospital in Eustis last week with Rev Norman listed among those admitted
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Founders
Circle of Lakes and Hills Garden Club
Armer Johnson
Heim Rd
E. W. McCalley
Scotty’s
Lily Gardens
Groveland
Hermerocallis
Johnson
W. G. Lewellen
al Rehbaum, Jr
Mount Dora
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Eustis
William Haake
Doris McDonald
Clare Manseville
Janie Pritchett
James Cordle
Marie Goodeman
Walter Welty
Thomas Whigham
Charles Mower
Murl Warden
Thomas Johnson
Thomas Adkins
Lillie Bennett
Katharine Skeler
Murphy Jones
Myra Sandler
J. Dettren
Timothy Leroux
Virginia Dawson
Norman
Wait Until Dark marks first family premiere at Icehouse
The IceHouse opens Wait Until Dark on April 9 featuring Peggy Neil Huebsch and daughter Lorie in a first ever family trio on stage. Skip Bradford and Chuck Lawson join the cast for the production.
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Icehouse
Peggy
Neil Huebsch
Lorie
Skip Bradford
Chuck Lawson
Mrs Bowie Installed as Azalea Circle President
Mrs R N Bowie was installed as president of the Azalea Circle at a recent meeting. Officers named include Robert Q Kinney first vice president, R C Mohler second vice president, John S DeLong recording secretary, Ruth Collins corresponding secretary, and George W Moore treasurer. Cast notes mention Arm announces and production cues for The Little Foxes and Wait Until Dark with John Heist perfecting lighting for the latter.
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R.N. Bowie
Azalea Circle
Robert Q. Kinney
R. C. Mohler
John S. DeLong
Ruth Collins
George W. Moore
E. P. Lowell
A. R. Agate
Pay
Little Foxes
IceHouse
Guy Beardsley
Robert Heist
Tom Martin
John Heist
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