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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1950
Page
4
Americans urged to take prosperity seriously in 1950 outlook
The piece cites Federal Reserve data showing high prosperity in early 1950 with gains in business and home building including Mount Dora. It argues prosperity supports freedom against communism, notes tax burdens, and urges Americans to use their good fortune responsibly while Europe remains sensitive to U S economic trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve
America
Mount Dora
Christian Science Monitor
the Monitor
Ple
United States
Europe
Britain
Fog Island Senior Class Suspense Drama at Mount Dora High
Mount Dora High School seniors stage Fog Island a suspenseful ghostly drama set on a fogbound island. George Sims plays the engine secrets discoverer raided by thief Brock Raoul Barker with allies Lee Hubinger and Chris Jacobsen. Cast includes Hilda Register Helen Wages Nancy Smith Evelyn Minkley Marian Roseborough Pamela Lippman and sheriff Floyd Risley. May 2 voting reminder appears at article end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora High School
George Sims
Fall
Hilda Register
Brock
Raoul Barker
Lee Hubinger
Chris Jacobsen
Miss Register
Helen Wages
Nancy Smith
Evelyn Minkley
Marian Roseborough
Pamela Lippman
Floyd Risley
Fog Island
Black Enough editorial sparks charge of Negro vote manipulation
Letter writer Alan Grant accuses the CIO of sending over 150 organizers to Florida to register and mobilize Black voters for Claude Pepper. He cites Duval County where 22,500 Black residents registered Democratic and argues the campaign aims to weld Black voters into a rubber stamp bloc funded by CIO money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIO
Claude Pepper
Carpetbagger
Florida
Pepper
Claude
Duval County
Jacksonville
Smathers
Alan G. Grant, JR
Grant
Sanford
Leesburg
Crystal River
Mount Dora Youth Wins Naval ROTC Scholarship
William Loftroos Jr a Mount Dora graduate, class of 1949, has been accepted into the NROTC program and awarded a full college scholarship with tuition, travel, books, and $600 maintenance. He plans to attend Georgia Tech if spots remain, and will serve 18 months in the Navy after graduation. He is a Gainesville freshman already active in the Glee Club and has sung at the Easter sunrise service for President Truman in Key West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lotroos, Jr
NROTC
Naval
Navy
Gainesville
Washington
Florida
Lofroos
University Glee Club
Local Insurance Choice Emphasized by Florida Residents
Florida residents prefer buying insurance from their loyal local agents at former homes. The message stresses SERVICE as the key benefit of local agents over out of state options. Buy your insurance locally to ensure service when needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Dear Claude Pepper Petition Withdrawal Plea
In a Florida communication the writer asks Claude Pepper to withdraw his name from a petition to ease tensions with Jesse. The note suggests removing ones name could square things between the two individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse
Judge Grants More Time and Change of Venue in High Profile Case
The hearing continued as the defendant delay extends and the venue shift is approved. Williams joined the case July 29 and sought to hire counsel, which was declined as no lawyer would take a case on such terms. Akerman cited a Leesburg banker remark about potential dangers if acquitted. Bowen said Attorney Harry Gaylord was appointed early, Williams then tried to hire him for the NAACP, but he refused and would act only as court appointee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Akerman
J. Carlysle Rogers
Leesburg
Bowen
Harry Gaylord
Eustis
NAACP
Spirit of Cooperation Saves Eustis Fire Section
A major fire in Eustis threatened the colored section Monday evening until Mount Dora fire department arrived with extra water. Fire Chief C. C. Osborn praised the Lake County Firemen's association for quick, decisive action that prevented greater loss as Eustis struggled with a 300 gallon supply. Firefighter George Hall and Acting Chief William F. Williamson led the timely response that saved nearby homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis
C. C. Osborn
Mount Dora
Memorial Service for Mrs Bridgman at Community Church
A memorial service for Mrs. Frank Bridgman will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. at Community Church with Dr. Robert R. Reed delivering the tribute. Mrs. Bridgman died last Sunday and her widowhood is noted for her aid to fellow church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bridgman
Robert R. Reed
Fase Rway
First Baptist Church
James H. Sutley
Hell
Robert M. Blackburn
First Methodist Church
White Addresses Business Women
George J. White, president of the First National Bank and a director of the Federal Reserve System for District 6, spoke to the Business and Professional Women's club Tuesday. He traced the origins of savings to Scotland and outlined how the Federal Reserve System operates, showing various forms of money used in the United States. The gathering convened at Mrs. G. B. Hurlburt’s Lake Ola home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Federal Reserve Banking System
George J. White
First National Bank
Federal Reserve System
District 6
United States
G. B. Hurlburt
Lake Ola
Dora Scouts Invited for Orlando Air Show Ride
Mount Dora's Boy and Girl Scouts are invited to join the Central Florida contingent for a mass airplane ride in Orlando on Sunday. Scout Executive Tom Burgess says invitations cover all Scouts to the Orlando air show featuring free rides in small planes and helicopters, jets, and bombers on display. Each Scout must contact Burgess to obtain a parent signed permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Central Florida
Orlando
Tom Burgess
Orlando Field
Burgess
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Paul H. Reese
Mabel Norris Reese LaMar Silver
Rintendent
Grand View Hotel
Grady N
Albritton
RAI Utilities As
Mr. Brantly
C. M. Gudgeon
Brantly-Gudgeon Electric Co
Lake County
Joseph Bon Jorn
Ruth Gudgeon
Lotroos
City’s School
WM. P. Wingler
White
Tim M. Sellar
House of Representatives
Dora
Senator Pepper
HOTEL
C. E
Carl) Duncan
Tavares, Florida
Scott-Atwater Shift Motor
Smiths Marine Mart
Highland and Liberty
Sally Dress Shop
Chambrays
Therdage
Dennis O'Keefe
Comedy Riot
RMA
John Lund
Marie Wilson
Diana Lynn
Don DeFore
Allan AT
His
Black Jack
VTE Haute
Pais
Robert Ee Ree
Gig Young
Marie McDonald
Gloria Dehaven
Walter Slezak
Edward Th
Irma
Laramie
Moniu
Dalton Gang
Hollywood Varieties
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