County plans multi million bond sale to fund schools
County Supt. C A Vaughn announced a proposed sale of bonds totaling about 1.4 to 1.7 million dollars to fund school construction in Mount Dora area. The sale aims to provide additional classrooms and facilities, with court dates set in Leon County circuit and the State Supreme Court as test cases.
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C. A.unces
Leon County
State Supreme Court
Vaughn
Mount Dora
Lets Laugh Television Era Nostalgia Note
A fragment notes how Lets Laugh Television is praised while recalling cinema costs from 50 cents to see Hop at the movies, contrasting past prices with present viewing options and a chance to see the same picture again.
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Bus Program Facts Are Told In Lake County Report
County Superintendent C A Vaughn reports Lake county operates 38 school buses built in 1941 or earlier, covering 853 miles daily to transport 2 844 pupils. The fleet employs 29 men and seven women at 93 36 monthly for nine months, eight of them Negro drivers. Gasoline use totals 5 200 gallons monthly, with a Ta vares garage housing two full time mechanics. Each bus receives a routine check every three weeks, at an annual cost of 66 000 dollars, excluding new bus purchases but including salaries, repairs, fuel, and tires.
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Lake County
C.A. Vaughn
Tavares
Vaughn
Dedication marks milestone in East Town school building
The article recalls a long effort to build a tax funded facility for Negro residents in Mount Dora. Lott praises city support and vows to use the building to shape youth character as East Town leaders honor J. G. Ray Jr for planning and labor. Residents funded and furnished the project with children performing in the dedication.
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Norma L. Williams
East Town
Lott
Florida
Mount Dora
Barnhart
J. G. Ray, Jr
Academy
Gwendolyn Harley
Aundreta Nichols
Queen Esther Woodard
Dan Patton Heads For Tulane Course
Dan Patton son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Patton leaves Mount Dora after a short visit and begins N R O T C training at Tulane University via Bainbridge. He closes his trip with a St John’s River fishing outing with his grandfather W D Patton manager of the Princess theatre.
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Danny Patton
Walter J. Patton
Mount Dora High School
Bainbridge
Tulane University
N.R.O.T.C
Mount Dora
St. John’s River
Pal
W. D. Patton
Princess Theatre
Minstrel Show Repeat Considered by Lake County Club
The Lake County Pilot club weighs repeating last week’s minstrel show at Eustis to support its Lake County Blood Bank project. More than 590 attended. end-men Sophia Story and Mildred Leatherbury led an all-women cast with Page Edgerton Carol Edgerton Susie Bardwell and young accordionists. Barbara Shipes led the chorus. Marianna Clark will be installed as president. Dorans attending the Miami convention include Mrs Clark Sara McCain Dorothy Leinbach and Mabel Norris Reese.
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Lake County
Methodist education committee to meet Monday
The Education committee of the Methodist church will meet Monday at Fellowship Hall to discuss church activities and plans.
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The
Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall
DWI Offenses Net Loss In Happiness
Three men faced DWI charges over the weekend in police court. Two were fined $100 and had licenses revoked by Mayor Lou L Heaton. The third, a father of small children, was jailed to appear before Judge Troy Hall Jr and released on bond. One offender was arrested on unclear circumstances.
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Lou L. Heaton
Troy Hall, Jr
James Orr
Mount Dora Junior Woman's Club Plans Election Meeting
The Mount Dora Junior Woman's Club will meet Monday at 8 p.m. to elect officers and hold a choir practice. Retiring president Mrs. Stanley G. Tyre makes the announcement.
Man Found Intoxicated After Police Report Saturday
A man located Monday on Fourth Avenue remained intoxicated following a police report filed Saturday. Authorities stated he was found in an intoxicated condition and is being evaluated for further action.
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Fragmented Polish and product notes in Portland column
An assortment of brief items touches on policy, vodka consumption, a publishing deal for old piano rolls, nylon net grocery bags, anti iron comfort fabrics, Dacron use, nail care in the fridge, a vest data gadget, a rude audience member in a cinema, and a French title Oh Please.
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