COST OF FREEDOM AND TURNING VIEWS ON JAPANESE ANCESTRY
Dr. T. Takahashi of Clermont recalls a postwar moment when he considered stating he was Chinese due to shifting international attitudes. Speaking at a Florida Press association meeting in Weeki Wachee Springs, he recounts 1945 Ocala cafe observations of American soldiers drinking.
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T. Takahashi
Clermont
South Lake
Florida Press Association
Weeki Wachee Springs
Takahashi
Ocala
Dr Takahashi Outsmarts Interviewers With Beer Bargain
In a comic scene, Dr Takahashi faces two inquiring Americans who challenge his identity asking if he is a Chinaman or an ally. He feigns a Chinese persona then negotiates safe exit by offering beer to the pair. He leaves unharmed after paying with two bottles of beer and a white lie.
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Dr. Takahashi
Dr.Takahashi
Gabriel
But Charlie Didn't Just Tend The Grove Nor Get Beaten
Editor notes this Mount Dora history installment recounting a 19th century Florida tale. Charlie Stokely arrives from Old Virginia and marries Dell Bostick while caring for Colonel Alexander's grave. He buys the grove from the Colonel, borrows to pay, and outplays rivals in horse trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie
Mount Dora
Alexander
Arthur Orton
Charlie Stokely
Old Virginna
Dell Bostick
Dell
Col. Alexander
C. S
Estate of Ruth Camp Smith Final Discharge Notice
In Lake County Florida the estate of Ruth Camp Smith deceased files final returns and petitions for distribution and final discharge as executor. A hearing to approve the final returns and grant distribution and discharge is set for August 19 before Judge Troy Hall Jr. at Lake County. Executor J M McCown and attorney Christopher Mount Dora appear in the notice with dated July 19.
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Lake County
State OF Florida
Ruth. Camp Smith
Ruth Camp Smith
Troy Hall, Jr
Florida
Smitil
A. D
Tommy Kelly Jr. Returns Home From Navy Service
Tommy Kelly Jr. son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Kelly is home from San Diego after four years in the Navy and his discharge last week.
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Tommy Kelly
Navy
Tommy Kelly, Jr
Thomas Kelly
San Diego
Cash Business Offers Spare or Full Time Routes
Investors are offered a cash business servicing Guaranteed Dispenser accounts with latest equipment in nearby counties. Established routes promise up to 100 dollars weekly in spare time and immediate income with fair pricing. Investment ranges from 595 to 4950 dollars secured by inventory. Write for confidential application to Dodson Enterprises, 7016 Euclid Ave., Dept. FW40, Cleveland Ohio.
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Dodson Enterprises
Euclid Ave
Dept
Fw40
Cleveland
Ohio
Four Inch Pencil Sparked a Syrian Yankee's Hope
A 13 year old Syrian boy in postwar Syria was given a four inch pencil that changed his life. Salem Rizk later became an American citizen and author and now leads campaigns to send pencils to needy children worldwide. Boy Scouts and Save the Children Federation coordinate drives to collect pencils for Korea India Burma and the Middle East, with Cub Pack 91 and Scout Troop 154 highlighted for results.
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Syria
America
Salem Rizk
New York
Rizk
Boy Scouts
Save the Children Federation
Mr. Rizk
Korea
India
Burma
Orient
Middle East
Rick
Pusan
Jai O Choy
Jai
Save the Child Federation
1721
Park
N. Y
Longmeadow
Mass
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Ralph Harrington
In the County Court of Lake County Florida probate matters notice to creditors for the estate of Ralph E Harrington deceased. Creditors must present claims to Judge W Troy Hall Jr at the Lake County Courthouse within eight months from the first publication date August 8 1954. Executrix Elizabeth Harrington. Attorney Rov Christopher. 31-4te
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Lake County
Florida
Ralph EB. Harrington
Ralph ER. Harrington
W. Troy Hall, Jr
Elizabeth Harrington
Ralph E. Harrington
Rov
Christopher
Executrix
Learning without thought is ee lost quote
Confucius warned that learning without thinking leads to lost progress and thought without learning invites danger, emphasizing the need to balance study with reflection.
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Confucius
Notice of Final Discharge for Samuel Irvin Israelson estate
Executrix Sadie L Israelson reports filing for final discharge in the estate of Samuel Irvin Israelson deceased and will seek approval from Lake County Judge W Troy Hall Jr on September 6 1954. Also notices fictitious name Mount Dora Launderette at 107 Pine Street Mount Dora Florida and tax deed for certificate No 01 issued June 19? for the SE of Section 2 Township 21 South Range 25 East Lake County Florida.
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Samuel Irvin Israelson
W. Troy Hall, Jr
Lake County
Florida
Mount Dora
Pine Street
Joseph P. Henna
Lorraine
Henna
Irving Reedy
Lake
R. L. Till
Sey See
S. R
C. C. Magruder
Tavares
Fla
Frank. E. Owens
Circuit
James. BE. Shofner
D. C
Sounder Law Gained Through Filibuster Debate
Senate filibuster ended with a revised Atomic Energy bill. Senator Smathers touted a middle ground separating government control from private role, claiming amendments create a cooperative path for atomic power development benefiting all, amid a rare bipartisan alignment between TVA allies and socialist critics.
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Senate
George Smathers
Florida
Genuie
Smathers
TVA
Florida conference school attendees at Florida Southern College
Attendees from First Methodist Church join the annual School of Missions of the Florida Conference Woman's Society of Christian Service at Florida Southern College this week. Mrs. O. H. Conway, Mrs. Herman Graf and Mrs. Lucas D. Myers are listed among participants.
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School of Missions
Florida Conference
Woman's’ Society of Christian Service
Florida Southern College
First Methodist Church
O. H. Conway
Herman Graf
Lucas D. Myers
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Hartford
Sophocles
J. G. Ray, JR
Jersey
Sunset Valley Dairy
Parker Bros
Annie Donnelly
South Florida
Louis Tremain
John P. Donnelly
Donnelly
Chautauqua
Dora
By Russell Kay
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Henry Stein
Sylvan Shores Hotel
Mundell & Hill
Blue Call US
Sadie LY DA Israelson, Die Nee Eet
Tatu Ule Eal
Melvin J. Richard
Wise Boat Works
A&m
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Texas
Wayne Morris
Richard Carlson
Julia Adams
Sun
Dana Andrews
Saleno Beachhead
Kathryn Grayson
Red Skelton
Daytona Bea
Yanurs
Ejohnny “Dark Geo Tony Piper Curtis Laurie
Coneros
McTURE GUY_MADISON - WELDON
Roy Rogers
Dale Evans
Ball, Kity Lewis Em
Sheree North
Randolph Scott and
Robert Mitchum
Iracen Blade
Ricardo
Montalbani Betta St. John
Columbia Picture
Rogue River
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