Mount Dora to host Florida postmasters in May
Mount Dora invites Florida postmasters for a three day event on May 18 to 20. Citizens are asked to register spare rooms at the chamber office as hotel accommodations are expected to be tight. The piece notes other local happenings including an old time dancing party and a scholastic swimming meet at Lake Virginia.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Chamber of Commerce
Tangerine Town Hall
Virginia
Lake Virginia
Rollins College
Winter Park
Beaver Patrol
Joann French
Lake Franklin
M. J. Bouterse Jr
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J. G. Ray Jr
Chi Chapter
Pi Kappa Phi
Stetson University
Mount Dora notes and April era events update
Miss June Fenn visits Cincinnati and Ft Wayne and experiences her first snow in Knoxville. Mount Dora merchants plan new baseball uniforms for the team with many local sponsors. Rehbaum’s Hardware history and ownership are noted. Sailing Regatta opens April 4 at Lake Dora. Mount Dora considers house trailer restrictions before tourist season. Field Day at Fifth Avenue school highlights senior and junior events with Donnie Dake and Neal Durden winning races.
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June Fenn
Cincinnati
Ohio
Ft. Wayne
Indiana
Knoxville
Mount Dora
Lewis Carroll Packing House
Mount Dora Growers
Eres Simpson Fruit Co
Cau Moonee Dora Pharmacy
the Grand Leader
Green & Y W First National Bank
Mount Dora Hardy
Sylvan Shores
Club Rudo
Clark’s Sandwich Sodas
The
Green Lantern
Fred Sage—Jeweler
Jones Taxi
Joé
Tod Teoh
Rehbaum Sr
April First
Alfred Rehbaum Jr
Aoe Enen
Rehbaum
Yacht Club
Chamber of Commerce
Big Lake Dora
Mount Dorans
Fifth Avenue
Donnie Dake
Larry Smith
John Haddock
Women Live Longer and Face Unique Life Adjustments
A discussion outlines why women outlive men by about eight years, noting later arteriosclerosis onset, hormonal protection from early heart disease, and lower exposure to certain stresses. It also explores social factors like marriage age, wealth dynamics, and the emotional impact on widows after a spouse dies.
The Widower Next: The Merry Divorcee
The piece contrasts widowhood and divorce, noting widows often remain loyal to former partners while divorcees seek new marriages due to prior unhappiness. It suggests widows may view remarriage less favorably, while divorcees pursue better luck, and hints at aging spouses and financial independence as factors.
Armadillo Column Becomes Armored Tale of Odd Creatures
The writer reflects on armadillos, noting their diet of termites, night hiding, fast digging, and ability to roll into a ball. Descriptions cover teeth, senses, burrows, litters, and north of Mexico species, with a personal aside about seeing a light flash and rustling at curtains.
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Wilds
Ali
Mexico
Squirrel Intruder Prompts Quick Exit From House
A tiny flying squirrel entered a home likely via the chimney and, after being cornered on a window sill, was released through a opened screen. A later anecdote recalls a man who built an oversized nesting box for screech owls, turning it into a multi unit apartment that attracted starlings and sparrows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Cruickshanks
Lake Carlton drawdown yields artifacts and sand beaches
Mount Dora residents note the Lake Carlton drawdown as a test for cleaning the lake chain. The author reports discovering Indian artifacts old glass and large submerged cypress logs in good condition. Contrary to fears of ugliness and odor, beaches appear white and docks are being repaired with minimal inconvenience.
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Mount Dora
Lake Carlton
Library Friends Defend New Mount Dora Building Plan
The Mount Dora Friends of the Library respond to Mr. Al Blackburn asserting agreement to selling the old library and using proceeds for the new. They oppose giving space in the new facility to the Mount Dora Historical Society, citing the need for expanded room for books and library equipment.
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Friends of the Library
Mount Dora
al Blackburn
Founders Circle Drives Mount Dora Library Landscaping
Founders Circle of the Lakes and Hills Club corrects a Chamber Newsletter error. The landscape architecture and full financing for the library grounds project are handled by Founders Circle with plans approved, aiming to enhance Mount Dora.
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Founders Circle
Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Lakes and Hills Garden Club
Cually
the Lakes and Hills Club
Mount Dora Sunrise Service in Sylvan Shores
The annual Easter sunrise service sponsored by the Mount Dora Ministerial Association begins at 7 a.m. Sunday in Sylvan Park off Morningside Drive. Rev. James Longley of First Christian Church will deliver the message, with special music planned. Attendees should bring their own chairs, and the service will be canceled if rain.
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The
Mount Dora Ministerial Association
Sylvan Park
Morningside Drive
Sylvan Shores
James Longley
First Christian Church
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Mount Bora
A.M. Liveright
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Josephus C. Luke, M.D., E.r.cs
Library Friends’ President
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