County Commission Debates Home Funding and Site
At a special meeting the county commission discussed levying one mill in taxes to fund a home for the elderly. Commissioner O. M. Simpson proposed seeking donated or cheap land near hospitals, the health department, and the prison labor camp for maintenance access. A donor offered funds expected after her passing, but action is urged now. Clerk Owens noted $40,000 available to begin construction.
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O. M
Jack” Simpson
Mount Dora
Simpson
Singeltary
Frank Owens
Officers Meet At Baptist Sunday School Potluck
An officers and teachers pot-luck supper for the Sunday School of the Baptist church is scheduled Monday at 7 p.m. at the church.
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of the Baptist Church
The Garden Plan Helps Create Beautiful Home Gardens
The article argues that beautiful gardens result from careful design and planning. It contrasts planned beds with random plantings, notes the value of knowledge about plant growth and soil, and advises starting with background plants then foreground accents. Plans save money and prevent later rearrangement.
Need of Today Is Banishment Of Fear Lions Club Told
Harry S. Barton of American Can Co. told the Lions Club fears about the future harm creative thinking and urged understanding of recent years. He cited U S dominance in production and ownership of resources, praising mass production and teamwork across industry. He noted population growth and patents shaping future demand and opportunities.
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Lions Club
America
Harry S. Barton
New York
Atlantic Division
American Can Co
U. S
Barton
Vason to Assist at Dental Parley in Florida Session
Dr. Robert Vason of Mount Dora joins the 71st annual Florida State Dental Society session at Daytona Beach April 24 28 as secretary treasurer of the Central District. Members from Mount Dora include Dr. Robert Wells Merle Cleary Mrs. Margaret Patton Mrs. Joyce Vincent and Miss Janie Hooks of Leesburg. The Florida unit of the American Society of Dentistry for Children meets concurrently. Dr. Vason serves as Florida group president.
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Robert Vason
Mount Dora
Florida State Dental Society
Daytona Beach
Central District
Dental Society
Robert Wells
Merle Cleary
Margaret Patton
Joyce Vincent
Janie Hooks
Leesburg
Florida
American Society of Dentistry For Children
Wason
Florida Group
Community voices press for services and safety in Sorrento area
Readers urge Tangerine News and nearby districts to push for telephone service. Fire siren scare prompts Chief Harrison to warn against tampering with equipment and false alarms. Home Demonstration group learns about budding plants as local social notes include visits and hospital stays.
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Louis Harrison
Harrison
George Hass
Frank King
Paducah
George Matthews
Easter services mark high point across East Town churches
Easter week in East Town featured 4 AM sunrise service led by Rev. McNair Rev. Neuman and., 9:45 AM Bible School at St Mary M B church, 11 AM morning worship with Rev. Russell and Rev. H Henry from Orlando. An upcoming Mt Carmel MB service Thursday 7:30 PM led by Rev Russell. The Mason family plans a large Central Florida anniversary with Shriners Daughters of Isaac and parade led by brass band American Legion and ministers at 3 PM in May.
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McNair
Neuman
St. Mary M.B
Rev
Russell
H. Henry
Orlando
Mt. Carmel MB
A. D. Lannon
Mason
Florida
Shriners and Daughters of Isaac
East Town
Brass Band
American Legion
T. M. Thomas
Chamber Warns Of Promotion Schemes
The Chamber cautions against promoter schemes that lure organizations to buy questionable advertising. Do not sign contracts with unknown promoters or accompany them to solicitors. If offered a deal, seek escrow and use local merchants for contributions instead.
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Chamber of Commerce
Police Department
Lake County
New Membership Instruction Class at Baptist Church
Rev. David Coffield announces a five week series for new church members starting Sunday at 6 45 p m The classes will be led by the pastor and are open to all who recently joined the church.
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David Coffield
The
Baptist Church
NARCE Moms New Law Request at Golden Triangle Meet
Miss Martha W. Snow of Mount Dora will lead the Golden Triangle chapter of the National Association of Retired Civil Employees as delegate at the upcoming convention where she serves as second vice president. President Ralph R. Powers of Mount Dora welcomed four new members Sadie Edwards Mount Dora James Clare and Rufus Keel Umatilla and Addie Pelham Eustis. The group adopted a resolution urging Florida Senators Holland and Smathers to back a bill in committee seeking higher income tax exemptions for retirees to 1500 and equal rights for those with under ten years service or disability and for those under 65 not to lose exemptions.
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Martha W. Snow
Mount Dora
Golden Triangle
National Association of Retired Civil Employees
Ralph R. Powers
Sadie M. Edwards
James A. Clare
Rufus L. Keel
Umatilla
Addie H. Pelham
Eustis
Florida
Holland and
Smathers
Visitor from Orchard Park Dies Sudden in Mount Dora Home
Grace Clark Thorn, 67, a Mount Dora visitor from Orchard Park New York, died suddenly at her sister Elizabeth Walker’s home on Tuesday. She also leaves sister Mable Clark of Orchard Park. Rehbaum Funeral Home is handling local arrangements. Services and interment will take place in Orchard Park.
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Mount Dora
Grace Clark Thorn
Elizabeth Walker
Thorn
Orchard Park
N. Y
Mable Clark
Rehbaum
Contemporary Bits of Wisdom In a democratic society
The quote asserts that the right to be wrong is as essential as the right to be right, arguing a free society allows wrong opinions to exist so that correct ones can emerge through open discourse.
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Tannenbaum
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Commission
Gretchen T. Elliott
Landscape Chairman
J. G. Ray, JR
N. Highland Street
Hadlock’s
Frank Stewart
Vason
South Bay Street
National Association OF Home Builders
Sorrento
Mt. Plymouth
By Elenor Sammons
A&m
Highland Avenue
NARCE
Mary Baker Eddy
Leonard Barker
Sylv Shores
Mount
Fla
Ora
Mundell & Hill
Don Conway
Mount Dora Publishing Co
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