Fund for Julia Drive Aims to Raise 2000 for MS Care
In Eustis 28 year old Julia Belogh suffers multiple sclerosis and is wheelchair bound with fading eyesight. A countywide campaign led by Michael Carter seeks 2000 to transport her to St Josephs hospital in Tacoma for treatment, after eight years of illness.
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Eustis
Julia Belogh
Julia
Grove and
Ocklawaha Sts
St. Joseph's Hospital
Tacoma
Wash
Michael Carter of
Fund For
Veterans thank Mount Dora volunteers for Forget-Me-Not drive
Harry D. Billingham thanks the Girl Scouts and Mount Dora donors for their support of the Forget-Me-Not campaign. He notes veterans in Lake county will be grateful for the generous contributions and urges kindness from all, echoing Helen Keller.
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Disabled American Veterans Activities
Lake County
Girl Scouts
Mount Dora
Harry D. Billingham
City Approves Street Repair Fund and Cigaret Tax Cut
City Hall records show a street maintenance fund of 9707.82 dollars added and Mount Dora residents receive a 2 percent mill tax cut funded by a cigarette tax allocation. City Clerk William Stewart reported 17127.77 dollars total receipts in the first year of the program, with half of the expected amount used for the tax decrease and the balance directed to streets.
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Mount Dora
William Stewart
Auxiliary Elects Mrs Keller President for 1951 52
Mrs Naomi Keller of Tangerine was elected new president of the American Legion auxiliary for the 1951 52 fiscal year. Other officers named include Mrs Margaret Jorgensen first vice president Mrs Maxine Smith second vice president Mrs Cora Sadler treasurer Mrs Jean Jones recording secretary Mrs Gertrude Norris corresponding secretary Mrs Fisi Chamberlain chaplain and Mrs Margaret Stewart sergeant at arms. Attendees Mrs Lee Mrs Keller and Mrs Norris attended the Sixth District auxiliary conference in Orlando where Mount Dora post earned top honors for perfect attendance and for forming a junior auxiliary. Mrs Lee gave the welcome response.
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Naomi Keller
Tangerine
American Legion Auxiliary
Ruth Lee
Margaret Jorgensen
Maxine Smith
Cora Sadler
Jean Jones
Gertrude Norris
Fisi Chamberlain
Margaret Stewart
Lee
Lee, Mrs. Keller
Norris
Orlando
Mount Dora
Are You Nationalist or Patriot What Is the Difference
Louise Maher argues that patriotism means loyalty to country while extreme nationalism breeds hatred and war. She cites Texas joining the Union and praises American federalism and the goal of world federation through cooperation, including atomic control and the United Nations, as a path to peace.
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Louise Maher
United States of America
World Federation
America
Texas
Union
Hitler
Mussolini
Stalin
Brotherhood of Man
Marshall
Anna Rosenberg
Hungary
Philadelphia
Georgia
U.S
United Nations
Herlong Reports Civil Service Jobs At Patrick AFB Cocoa
Congressman Syd Herlong says Federal clerk positions at Patrick Air Force Base Cocoa pay 2200 to 2875 dollars annually. Apply with Standard Form 57 and Form 5000AB at the post office and file with the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners. Veterans must file Form 14 with proof of eligibility.
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Syd Herlong
Washington
Puerto Rico
Patrick Air Force Base
Cocoa
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Long Range Proving Ground
British West Indies
Sealand Cotton Planting Expands in Lake County
Lake County sees Sealand long staple cotton acres rising with nearly 200 acres now growing and 300 more planned. County Agent R. E. Norris notes strong demand for the cotton due to its strength and bastity and cites favorable prices.
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Sealand
Lake County
R. E. Norris
Stary's Sunoco Service Mount Dora Ad
Mount Dora service station advertises auto parts and supplies. Mark Peters, manager, promotes items and services at 5th and Baker locations.
Parents' Poll On School Advisory Committee Riles Board
Mount Dora trustees clash over appointment policy as Banning accuses Ken dall "Casey" Jones of ignoring written policy. He faults three other members for unilateral committee appointments and says the committee’s decision ends with him though he only makes a recommendation.
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Banning
R. C. Bardwell
Ross V. Swartzell
J. G. Ray, Jr
Mount Dora
Kendall “Casey
Jones
Shippers Meet Sets Election in Tavares Courtroom
Express fruit shippers of Lake County plan their annual meeting and officer elections in the courthouse courtroom at Tavares next Tuesday.
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Express
Lake County
Tavares
East Town Council Grants Aid for Recreation Program
The East Town City Council approved a $400 package to Principal C. O. Lott to fund lights for softball and tennis, backstops, and a tennis court. The goal is to provide youth recreation and reduce fines collected in the mayor’s court.
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C. O. Lott
East Town
Lott
Mount Dora 4-H President Sells Brahman Heifer
Jack Norris, president of the Mount Dora 4 H club, announced to the Lions last week that he sold the Brahman heifer the club bought for him for $650 at the Second Imperial Brahman Breeders show in Bartow in March. The profit goes to Jack to fund further 4 H endeavors and schooling.
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Jack Norris
Mount Dora
The
Lions
Bartow
Jack
Shivers Assigned to Navy Industrial Dept in Guam
Willie R. Shivers a fireman in the US Navy son of Mr and Mrs Horace E Shivers of 1020 Liberty Street is now stationed in Guam with the Navy Industrial department the navy announced this week
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Shivers
Guam
Willie R. Shivers
USN
Horace E. Shivers
Liberty St
Navy
Lake County Launches Cancer Crusade In April Campaign
Lake county opens a fundraising drive to battle cancer with a goal of 264 dollars to be raised during April. Mrs. Lucile C. Tally leads as county commander of the society and Mrs. Ruth Lee heads the Dora division.
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Lake County
Dents
Tav
Lucile C. Tally
Dora
Ruth Lee
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Helen Keller
Keller
G. Robert Walker
Sixth Ave
Claude and
Maxine Fralick
Claude
Lake Dora
Poinsettia Restaurant
Ray and
Mable Northrope
Herlong
Plas
Ile
L. G. Hunt
Howey-in-the-Hills
Lula
Apopka
Winter Haven
Mount Dora Growers Coop
Citrus Culture Corporation
FICO
Staufber Chemical Company
Lake
Leonard Barke
Orange Ave
Magnolia Ave
Delco DIV
General Motors
Acme Vacuum Stores, Inc
North Orange Ave
Florida
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