Mount Dora residents tour world and plan new trips
Local notices chronicle several Mount Dora families returning from overseas and domestic vacations. William and Lila Holler recount a three month Orient tour by land sea and air while Edwin Crosby and kin enjoy a Connecticut Florida visit. Newcomers Harold Cook and family arrive at Grand View Hotel as Col Phil Lauben plans Boston trip for his daughter Harriet.
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William E. Holler
Orient
Hollers
Philippines
Manila
Hong Kong
Heller
Kyoto
Japan
Tokyo
Phil Lauben
Harriet
Jacksonville
Boston
Framingham Center
Pat Frank
Mary
Frank
Foihees
Ithaca
Nina
Frank’s
Washington
New York City
Miss Formby to Wed Clyde E. Mosteller in Eustis
Engagement announced for Helen Irene Formby and Clyde E. Mosteller. The wedding is planned for November 18 at First Baptist Church in Eustis with the couple residing in Mount Dora. Formby's education includes Stetson and Hardin-Simmons. Mosteller is UF alumnus, Army veteran, and works for the Florida Agriculture Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Howell Formby
Lake Saunders
Helen Irene
Clyde E. Mosteller
Claude Partridge
Ernest Mosteller
First Baptist Church
Eustis
Mount Dora
Miss Formby
Carson- Newman College
Jefferson City
Tenn
Stetson University
De-Land
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene
Tex
Florida Agriculture Commission
Democratic Women To Meet Aug 6 In Lake County
State Democratic leaders will attend the Lake County Democratic Woman's club meeting in Tavares at the courthouse Monday August 6 at 8 p.m. Principal speaker is Mrs A H Smith Jr of Orange County who heads the Democratic Woman's club of Orange. Guests include Mrs Ralph Smith of Sanford state chairman of the Democratic Digest Mrs Peggy Ehrmann Gainesville state committeewoman and Mrs C C Magruder from State Democratic headquarters Orlando. Temporary co chairwoman Mrs Hammond JL Alexander will preside during officer elections.
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Democratic Party
Lake County
Democratic Woman’s Club
Tavares
A.H. Smith, Jr
Orlando
Orange County
Ralph Smith
Sanford
Democratic Digest
Peggy Ehrmann
Gainesville
C. C. Mag
Visitors From Ridgeville Tour St Petersburg
Jane Ellen Hirshey of Ridgeville Ohio returned from a week of sightseeing in St Petersburg. She noted the heat wave, air conditioned hotels and downtown shops, and described the city’s green benches pelicans pigeons and the 15 mile bridge to be discussed when school opens in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Ellen Hirshey
Ridgeville
Ohio
St. Petersburg
Sunshine City
Municipal Pier
South Bay
This Romance Endures 74 Years of Marriage
Mr and Mrs F Ray Truman marked their 55th wedding anniversary with a dinner among friends. Born in 1880s Ohio they attended the same Sunday School for 74 years and early in life saved to buy a home. Their children include Mrs John R Guff of Cleveland and Henry Payson Truman in Miami Beach.
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Gretchen Elliott
Rhodes St
E. S. Sanders
Valdosta
Dave
Peggy Bowen
Bowens
Linda
Jeff
Betsy
Jimmy
Boston
Arthur Brown
Chappaqua
N. Y
C. R. Keeler
E. Orange
N. J
John Bowen
F. Ray Truman
Buren O. Mills
Bert Peterman
Tom Edwards
Nellie Foster
Trumans
Burton
Geauga County
Ohio
Ray Truman
Edith Lyle Taylor
Mr. Truman
Truman
American Society of Accountants
Lynnhaven Tribune
Lynnhaven
Fla
Presbyterian Home Missions
Parker
Tex
Cleveland
Mount Dora
John R. Guff
Henry Payson Truman
Miami Beach
Shrine stag party to be held at Haines Creek resort
The Lake County Shrine club will host a stag party at Haines Creek fishing resort on Route 44 owned by M. H. Hooks on August 8 at 3 p.m. Reservations should be made with Fred Johnson in Leesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Auxiliary meeting set for Aug 7 at St Thomas parish house
St Thomas Episcopal church auxiliary announces a change to Tuesday August 7 meeting led by Mrs S T Bolton. The group will gather at 10 a.m. at the parish house with a work session to prepare articles for the November bazaar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
S. T. Bolton
TeStrake to Speak at Kiwanis on Mexico Travels
Miss Diane TeStrake will address the Kiwanis Club about her summer experiences in six primitive areas of Old Mexico with University of Florida students. She will share insights from the trip conducted this summer.
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Obie Alexander
Butch
Grady Simpson
L. G. Simpson
Atlanta
Alexander
Patty
Atlanta University
Clarksville
Fred Wike
Codding
Akron
Ohio
Tommy
Marcie
Charlene
Smokies
Mexico
Diane TeStrake
Kiwanis Club
Old Mexico
University of Florida
Summertime Outdoor Meals and Dessert Guide
Outdoor meal planning emphasizes simple to fix dishes with a crisp salad, pickles and olives. Grilled steak and chicken, vegetables, foil baked potatoes, corn shucks soaked and grilled, onions with butter, and a Pineapple Freeze dessert churned like ice cream for serving hot or after chilling.
Circle Members Feted at Luncheon
Two Azalea Circle members of the Lakes and Hills Garden club hosted a luncheon at their New Smyrna Beach ocean-front homes. Hostesses were Mr. A. R. Agate and Mrs. W. E. Reichart. Guests included Mesdames T. A. Brotherson Roxie Lynn E. P. Lowell Paul H. Johnson G. O. French R. D. Hodges Lewis Carroll H. C. Mueller William Havens and Miss Mary Ann Brotherson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azalea Circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden Club
Circle
Smyrna Beach
A. R. Agate
W. E. Reichart
Mesdames
T. A. Brotherson
Roxie Lynn
E. P. Lowell
Paul H. Johnson
G. O. French
R. D. Hodges
Lewis Carroll
H. C. Mueller
William Havens
Mary Ann Brotherson
Multiple Churches Announce Services Across City
A list of weekly church schedules includes Baptist, Methodist, Church of Christ, Presbyterian, Latter Day Saints, and Episcopal congregations. Services range from Bible school sessions at 9:45 a.m. to evening worship and midweek prayers, with ministers and locations specified for each faith community.
Former Dora Graduate Serves As Kindly Ohio Judge
Akron Beacon Journal profiles William Victor a Mount Dora and Akron native now Municipal Judge in Akron. The article covers his wartime service and legal rise from assistant county prosecutor to judge in 1949 and re-election success in 1953. Victor treats offenders with courtesy while maintaining firm sentences and uses traffic safety films to deter careless driving. He is active in civic life, married with two stepchildren and a son, and maintains ties to Mount Dora High School.
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Mount Dora High School
Akron
Ohio
Beacon Journal
Bill Victor
Mount Dora
South High School
Fifth
Highland
Judge Victor
Mount Dora High
Akron University
Western Reserve University
Democratic Party
Victor
Bill
William Victor, Jr
First Evangelical and Reformed Church
Eustis Church of Christ Service Times
Corner of Lemon and Grove hosts Sunday services at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 11 a.m. Wednesday evening service at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ—Fifth
General Assembly
Church OF Christ First Scientist
Lemon and Grove
How Can Prayer Become Real to You Sermon at Presbyterian Church
Sunday morning sermons discuss prayer reality with Dr. C. A. Carriel at the Presbyterian church. Rev. David Coffield of the Baptist church confronts Ethyl as Miss Alcohol in a morning message. Evening topics include The Rich Fool and Christ Above All with Communion at the Methodist service led by Rev. James Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Carriel
Presbyterian Church
David Coffield
The
Baptist Church
Ethyl
Methodist Church
James Jones
Christ
Mrs Helen Parker to Receive UF Education Degree
Mrs. Helen Stewart Parker of Mount Dora will receive a Bachelor of Arts in Education at the University of Florida summer term graduation ceremony on August 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Stewart Parker
Mount Dora
University of Florida
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First National Bank OF
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