Mead Outlines Waterman Improvements And Charity Efforts
Mr. Mead details Waterman Memorial Hospital plans including expanded charity access, new memberships, and a remodeled building. Initiatives cover immediate admission with cards, room upgrades, main office relocation, future expanded facilities, a model ward, and ongoing fund-raising by local clubs and donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mead
Peragg
BF Ang Sony
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Morrison Cafeteria
Donald Sultner-Welles
Mount Dora
A. Bruce Gill
Pink Ladies
Chapter Gamma Chi
Epilson Sigma Alpha
Lake County Pilot Club
Honey Garden Club
Lake County
Vanished Shoe Shine Kingpins Of American Streets
Roaming reporter recalls the shoeshine trade from glittering high chairs to nickel prices. Footnotes describe electric machines and the personal touch of bootblacks, with shops like Ted’s and Landis’s Barber Shop and a note on changing habits and independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Landis
O.K
E. G. Hardy
Record Participation In Ninth Annual Sailboat Regatta
The Ninth Annual Sailboat Regatta on Lake Dora drew 140 boats despite weather warnings. Mount Dora pram sailor Elmore won the local prize. 400 attendees enjoyed lunch at the Mount Dora Yacht Club. Winners in multiple classes include Ron White Orlando and Hugh Stump Orlando with top honors across Flying Dutchman to Snipe events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Dora
Lower Ee
Ps Elmore
Mount Dora Pram
Mount Dora
Yacht Club
Arthur Bosworth
Ae Wilson, Jr
Miami
O. Russo
Gene O’connor
Palatka
Clyde Courant
Stuart
Charles Holt
Jacksonville
Ron White
Orlando
Hans Lukat
Jenson Heights
Ralph O’brien
St. Petersburg
Hugh Stump
Bob Dudinsky
Gulfport
Eric Horton
Ken Dunipace
Cocoa Beach
Ken Staratt
Ft. Pierce
Dick Ruffe
Titusville
Ray Chast
Rep Rundle
Lewis H. Hill
Tam
New Shuffleboard Clubhouse Underway in Donnelly Park
Construction begins on a new Mount Dora Shuffleboard Club clubhouse in Donnelly Park with completion expected in 60 days. M. A. Luke of Winter Park won the contract at 15340 dollars, financed by the city 7500 dollars and the club members' share. The Marcell Co of Zellwood supplied the structure and a group of members moved equipment from the old building as a donations drive proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnelly Park
Mount Dora
Marcell Co
Zellwood
Mobile unit frees chest X rays across Lake County
The Lake County TB and Health Association screened 11 625 people with free chest X rays during its mobile tour. Readouts show Mount Dora 561 Golden Triangle Center 1 286 East Town 175 Lake Jem 38 and Sorrento 127. The association thanks chairmen volunteers and sponsors for cooperation.
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Lake County
Red Cross Drive Extended In Mount Dora
Mount Dora expands its Red Cross Fund drive from March 31 to April 15 as the local quota of 3310 remains unmet. Chairman Roy Christopher urges volunteers to finish solicitations and make callbacks quickly, citing the northwest Florida tornado as a further demand on the American Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Roy Christopher
Red Cross Fund Campaign
Lake County
Christopher
Florida
American Red Cross
City Reopens Plan to Enter Natural Gas Business
Mount Dora City Council revived plans to take over gas sale and distribution from Florida Gas Utilities. An expert from Allen Hashall Smalley Wellford Nalven will study the value of the gas company’s properties at $600 for about a week, with budget amendments needed for the per diem work.
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Mount Dora
Florida Gas Utilities Co
Houston Corp
Allen, Hashall, Smalley, Wellford and Nalven
Memphis
St. Petersburg
John Campbell
Golden Triangle
Lake W. Coleman
David Bowen
Margaret Lofroos
Jesse D. Willmott
Community Bowl to Host Night Football This Fall
Mount Dora prepares the Community Bowl for night football with new lights planned by Iman Gordon L. Dake of the city's utilities board. Bleachers near completion and lighting equipment available, as Hurricane Club led by Arnold Goulder collaborates with school authorities and officials to finalize stadium readiness for the fall season.
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Mount Dora
Iman Gordon L. Dake
Hurricane Club
Arnold Goulder
Dake
Mr. Dake
City Won’t Haul Grove Trimmings Policy Adopted
Mount Dora City Council on Tuesday night decided not to haul citrus grove trimmings as trash. The body considered restating collection rules but preferred not to repeat the obvious. Council set future policy queries for any insurmountable problems while continuing work on water and electrical projects and street-light improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon L. Dake
Gordon Conboy
Helm Field
Roy Christopher
Ball Park
Cowboy
Mount Dora
Mr. Dake
Dake
East Town
Progressive Citizens Association
Girl Scouts of
Farris Bryant
Lake County
David Bowen
Gaylord Speaks Tonight on The Church at Presbyterian Meet
Harry E. Gaylord will discuss The Church Its Changing at the Presbyterian Men meeting in the First Presbyterian Church this Thursday at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Gaylord
First Presbyterian Church
Band Booster Sale At Mount Dora To Aid Finances
The Mount Dora Band Boosters Club holds a food sale on Saturday September 14 in front of the printer starting at 8 a.m. The Peninsula Motor Club AAA advises Florida motorists to plan ahead.
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Mount Dora
Prinatre
Peninsula Motor Club
AAA
Florida
Traces Of A Cloven Hoof Noted In Area
Mount Dora officials report two hoof prints at council meeting one actual in flower beds and another in Gilbert Park area. Mayor Willmott suspects animal with a cloven hoof while park authorities cite teen activity. plan approved to install four mercury lights at Gilbert Park from twilight to 11 p.m.
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Mount Dora
To Council
Jesse D. Willmott
Gilbert Park
Willmott
Park Commission
Gordon L. Dake
New Audubon President Named for Florida Society
Major General Charles H. Gerhardt USA retired of Winter Park has been elected by the Executive Committee to fill the Florida Audubon Society presidency after John H. Storer resigned. Storer remains on the board and as an executive committee member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Gerhardt
USA
Winter Park
Florida Audubon Society
John H. Storer
Storer
Mount Dora Limits Following Fire Trucks Amid Blaze Fears
Mount Dora authorities warn that following fire trucks or parking near blazes can cost up to 500 dollars and 90 days in jail. Police Chief J T Huett and Mayor Jesse D Willmott state an ordinance prohibits private cars within 600 feet or a block of active fires. The move aims to curb risky behavior and ensure emergency response safety.
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Mount Dora
J. T
Bud) Huett
Jesse D. Willmott
Willmott Promises Charter Obedience and Broad Authority
Willmott told the City Council he will fully carry out the City Charter and use its authority to intervene in all municipal operations and remove employees for irregularities. He asserted the charter grants broad power across departments, a point raised during discussion of fire truck insurance. County Commissioner referenced May primary context.
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Willmott
Council
Jeane i
Citrus Culture Corp Weekly Rainfall Report
Rainfall figures for the week ended April 3 covered Citrus Culture Corp areas including Mount Dora Eustis Tavares and Lake Eldorado. The report lists totals and regional variations for the citrus growing districts.
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Citrus Culture Corp
Dora Eust
S _ TAVARES
Lake Eldorado
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Charles Mesloh
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Norman Greig
Pram
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