Lakeside Easter Sunrise Service Draws Hundreds
The Rev Booth led a Lakeside Easter sunrise service with hundreds in attendance. He preached on The Dawning, the resurrection victory, noting Mary Magdalene and the apostles as first witnesses to the empty tomb and declaring Jesus the only one to bring light from darkness. Assisting clergy included Dr. Lester O. Schriver, Rev. Coffield, Rev. Simpson, and Rev. Bellamy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Christ
Booth
Mary Magdalene
John
Peter
Evermore
Lester O. Schriver
David Coffield
Thomas Simpson
J. Bellamy
Roaming Reporter Notes Odd Bits From Everyday Life
A stream of vignettes captures small town scenes and observations from a roaming reporter. Easter eggs, a parking sign misread, coasters, wild phlox, and distant memories of Sunday School mark a collage of quirky details.
Social Security Aid Set For Mount Dora Visit
A representative from the Social Security Administration District Office in Orlando will attend Mount Dora City Hall on Thursday May 17 1962 from 9 a.m. to noon to assist applicants with old age and survivors insurance benefits social security numbers and program information.
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Social Security Administration
Orlando
Mount Dora
Victors in Mount Dora Junior Tennis Trophy Awards
Scenes from last Saturday's Mount Dora Junior Tennis Championships honor winners in 7-12 and 12-18 age groups among 32 entrants. Russell Harned directs the Municipal recreation event as Henry Link of the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce presents awards and pledges new courts.
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Mount Dora
Russell Harned
Henry Link
Alan Whittington
Brett Horsley
Bebo” Stewart
Link
Harned
L.r
Horsley
June Coleman
Susan Schey
Coach Harned
Karen Adams
Dolores Caudel
Mount Dora reporter injured in smoke shrouded crash
Mount Plymouth-Sorrento correspondent William Paul suffered serious injuries when his car was hit by a Sanford teen on a smoke filled morning. Mrs Paul was with him as the vehicle struck a tree and 119 feet later the car hit another tree. Paul sustained a fractured back disc and broken pelvis while Mrs Paul received a bruised chin. Julian Whigham faces charges for speed too great for conditions.
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William “Bill” Paul
Mount Dora
Mount Plymouth- Sorrento
Mrs
Paul
Florida
Richard Strickler
Leesburg
Julian Whigham
Sanford
Mount Plemant
Seeaneee Springs Road
Whigham
Pauls
Highway Patrol
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Eustis
McCoy Air Force Base Hospital
Orange Memorial
Orlando
Strickler
Mount Plymouth
Robert Bradley Named Norge Financial Officer
Robert S Bradley, son of Mr and Mrs C M Bradley, has been elected vice president and treasurer and will serve as chief financial officer for Norge, succeeding John Park who retired after 33 years. He comes from Borg Warner Australia in Sydney where he was secretary treasurer for five years and joined the company in 1953 in Decatur Illinois as controller of the Automatic Transmission Plant. He earlier worked for United Steel in Birmingham Alabama and earned a BA and MBA from the University of Michigan.
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Robert S. Bradley
C. M. Bradley
Norge
Borg- Warner Corp
Bradley
John Park
Borg-Warner (Australia) Limited
Sydney
Australia
The
Corporation
Decatur
United Steel Corp
Birmingham
Ala
University of Michigan
Auction House Opens In City
James Cossairt and Boyce Byers announce B& J Auction Sales at Highland Ave in the former Hadlock building. Both Lakeland natives and Missouri Auction College graduates hold honorary colonel titles. Auctions run every Thursday at 7 p.m. retail hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Kay Cossairt directs Lakeland Beauty College.
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James Cossairt
Boyce Byers
B& J
Highland Ave
Hadlock
Lakeland
Missouri Auction College
Kansas City
Missouri
Florida
Punta Gorda Crash Kills Mount Dora Couple
Two Mount Dora residents Joseph A. Worrall and Ida Strauss Worrall were killed in a two car crash on U.S. Highway 41 four miles south of Punta Gorda. A third party, Marie Louise Thrasher of Royal Oak Michigan, faced an improper passing charge after the 2:28 p.m. collision. Funeral arrangements are to be handled by Edward F. Lieber Funeral Home Valley Stream New York.
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Mount Dora
Joseph A. Worrall
Punta Gorda
James Jones
Florida Highway Patrol
Marie Louise Thrasher
Royal Oak
Mich
John Rainy
Rochester
N. Y
Jones
Rainy
Tom
Worrals
Joseph A. Worrall, Jr
Korea
Norman. Whitlatch
Vienna
W. Va
Worrall
RCA Corporation
Brooklyn
London
England
McLeod Mortuary
Port Charlotte
Edward F. Lieber
E. Argoyle St
Valley Stream
L. I
Mount Dora candidate touts education focus and countywide service
M O Buster Williams of Mount Dora campaigns for reelection to Lake County School Board District 1. A long time educator and civic worker, he highlights county representation, library expansion, and vocational training while recounting his 50 years in military and public service and his farming and fruit brokerage background.
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M. O
Buster” Williams
Mount Dora
The
Lake School Board
Williams
Boy Scouts of America
St. Edward’s Episcopal Church
New York City
Florida Citrus Commission
Mississippi
Mississippi Extension Service
Lake County
O. Williams
Reba Harris
Jean Littlepage
Hattiesburg
Miss
Mark
Sam
Steven
Reed Reports County Collected Over 95 Percent of Tax Rolls
Lake County Tax Collector Paul H. Reed announced that 1961 real estate and personal property taxes totaled 3,694,715 dollars, 95.1 percent collected by March 31, with net receipts 3,567,692 after discounts. Delinquent taxes will be offered June 1 in Tavares.
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Paul H. Reed
Lake County
Tavares
Reed
UIT
WVU Baannu
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Oklawaha Recreation
Water Conservation and Control Authority
South Lake Memorial Hospital
Slow Week in Municipal Court Reports
Municipal Court saw a quiet week with only two fines totaling 20 dollars issued by Mayor Jesse D. Willmott. Twelve bonds totaling 280 dollars were forfeited for traffic and disorderly conduct infractions.
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Jesse D. Willmott
Citrus Culture Corp Weekly Rainfall Report
The Citrus Culture Corp reports no measurable rainfall in its area for the week ended April 24. The report notes a dry period with no significant precipitation recorded.
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Citrus Culture Corp. Weekly
Citrus Culture Corp
Jaycees Fund Fence For Mount Dora Little League Park
The Mount Dora Jaycees raise funds for a fence around a new Little League park after a barbecue event. About 900 people attended in the parking lot at Fourth and Baker or bought boxed barbecue to go, requiring 800 tickets sold. Jaycees praised public support and officials thanked contributors.
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Mount Dora
Mount Dora Hospital List and New Baby Arrival
Waterman Memorial Hospital in Mount Dora lists patients this week: Karl Gaiser Nancy Langdon Virgil Steffey Maude Sarver Charles Reed Carl Risley Edna Meade Phillip Adams Jean Anderson James Watts William Bucher Antoinette Kuhlman Annie Cook Lucy Seymour Arthur Tittle Leo Dunton Maggie Pait. Mr and Mrs Michael Goldner welcome a baby boy born to Mary Jo.
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Mount Dora
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Fust
Karl Gaiser
Nancy Langdon
Virgil Steffey
Maude Sarver
Charles Reed
Carl Risley
Edna Meade
Phillip Adams
Jean Anderson
James Watts
William Bucher
Antoinette Kuhlman
Annie Cook
Lucy Seymour
Arthur Tittle
Leo Dunton
Maggie Pait
Mount Dora Boosts Garbage Rates Next Tuesday
Mount Dora and nearby residents will see a 50 cent monthly garbage rate increase effective next Tuesday. The city council authorized the hike to offset losses, setting in city limits at 1.50 and 2.25 outside, with annual payments rising to 15 and 24 respectively.
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Mount Dora
Mel R. Wagner
Golden Triangle
Umatilla
Rehbaum's Hardware Receives Frigidaire Award of Merit
Rehbaum's Hardware of Mount Dora has earned the Frigidaire Frigid Aire Award of Merit for the tenth consecutive year. The honor, stated in a letter to Al Rehbaum Jr. from C. H. Menge, General Sales Manager of Frigidaire in Dayton, congratulates the dealer on outstanding sales and prize-winning service.
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Rehbaum
Mount Dora
Frigidaire
Frigidaire Dele
al Rehbaum, Jr
C. H. Menge
Dayton
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Lakeside
George L. Kress
Bushnell
Link’s
Withlacoochee
Okahumpa
Panasofikee
Ocheesee
Thonotosassa
Immokalee
Istokpoga
Pat “Dodie
Frank
Carl Graves
Merchants’ Association
McCain-deZong
Robert Bradley
Norge Financial Officer
J. A. Worrall
New York
Reed Reports
Jaycees
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