Minnie Ryan Dwight Dies at Holyoke Mass
Minnie Ryan Dwight, 84, former editor and publisher of the Holyoke Transcript-Telegram, died July 31 in a Holyoke hospital after a two day illness of coronary thrombosis. She lived in Mount Dora with frequent visits to Central Florida and leaves a son William Dwight of Holyoke and two daughters in New York City and Springfield plus two brothers in Massachusetts.
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Mount Dora
William G. Dwight
Fruitland Park
Holyoke
Mass
Dwight
Minniean
Holyoke Transcript-Telegram
Leesburg
Central
Florida
William Dwight
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Helen Schoeffler
Jackson Heights
New York City
Laura Lewis
Springfield
Henry Ryan
Sunderland
Arthur Ryan
South Hadley
Preacher and Liquor Dealer Grapple Over Anti Booze Law in Tavares
A town council session in Tavares heatedly debated an ordinance restricting minors from entering liquor outlets. Rev K Fay De Sha urged strict controls while George W Daugherty argued for ideals over enforcement, noting his past liquor store closure and charity work. The council split and awaits court ruling on the measure, amid threats of a legal challenge.
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Christian Action League of
Reid Martin
Tavares
Daugherty
Tavares Baptist Church
Council
Mr. de Sha
Florida
New York City
Mr. DeSha
Tampa Tribune
Orchidist John Hall To Talk Monday
Orchidist John Hall of O. W. Conner Nurseries in Lake Jem will speak at the Men's Garden club meeting Monday night. He will show orchid specimens and colored slides and diagnose plant injuries caused by insects disease or physiological factors.
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John Hall
O. W. Conner Nurseries
Lake Jem
Men’s Garden Club
Mr. Hall
Foster Nursery
Orlando
Meade Garden
Orange County
Palm Beach
Conner
Bill Vincent Named to State Consultant Post
Former Mount Dora principal Bill Vincent will join the Florida Department of Education this month to travel statewide advising school officials. He has served as Sebring High School supervising principal since 1951 and will keep Sebring as home for now. Vincent, born in Cornelia Wisconsin, is a WWII navigator who held posts in Clermont Groveland Toledo and Mount Dora before returning to Sebring. He leads the Florida Secondary Principals Association and formerly presided over the Ridge Athletic Conference.
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Bill’ Vincent
Mount Dora
State Department of Education
Platteville, Wis
State Teachers College
Stetson University
Florida
Clermont
Groveland
Toledo
Ohio
D. D. Roseborough
Sebring
Florida Secondary Principals Association
Ridge Athletic Conference
City to Advance Paving Program Next Spring
City plans to accelerate an $80,000 paving program, borrowing funds to start late Fall 1958 despite interest costs. Councilman Bill Prinz cites flood damage to Hilltop Drive and Rossiter Street from recent rains, noting Rossiter will require costly repairs. Acting engineer Bert O Neill ordered to draft immediate plans for Hilltop, Rossiter, and 11th Avenue paving and resurfacing.
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Bill Prinz Rena
Hilltop Dr
Rossiter St
Rossiter
Prinz
Bert O'Neill
City relinquishes 10 foot easement on Franklin Place
City Council on Tuesday relinquished its 10 foot easement on Franklin Place at the edge of Franklin Park at the request of new property owner Mrs Lula Thomas. Tax Assessor John Cain recommended the move noting the city can use the space elsewhere.
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City Council
Franklin Place
Franklin Park
Lula Thomas
John Cain
Sidewalk request for Junior Gardens club to be studied
The Junior Gardens club sponsor Mrs Herbert Stoothoff asks City Council to study a sidewalk near Fifth Avenue High land. Members are unsure if the request targets Highland Street or the unimproved section of Seventh Avenue leading to the swimming pool. She cites child safety and plans landscaping as a future JGC project.
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Junior Gardens Club
Fifth Av
Herbert Stoothoff
Seventh Av. At. Highland
Highland St
JGC
Weariness Without Cause Indicates Disease
Weariness after exertion is normal but constant fatigue signals possible trouble. If this persists consult a physician rather than self treatment. Many medicines require a prescription for safety and effectiveness, as home remedies often lack potency.
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Minnie Ryan
Mary Baker Eddy
Mount Dora Pharmacy
First Federal Savings and Loan Association
W. Main ST
Leesburg, Fla
Member
Federal Home Loan Bank System
Tuxedo Feed Store
4Th & Donnelly
Amana Easy Hotpoint
Philco Radio
ELEC
Philco Hotpoint
Zenith
Glidden Paints
Buick
Henry Hays
Lemon & Bay Sts
Eustis
Wisse
Mount Dora, Florida
FBI
Daniel Boone Trail Blazer
acoLt
Bruce Bennett
SUN
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Pernardine”Etechnique
Bing , Cros
Stevens
J. J. Gurney
Superior Asphalt Co
Oma Arecndbom For
Dick Stewart
Walt Stubble Owners
Hippocrates
B.C
Pacific
Mle
BATES
Rob Roy
Pride of Virginia
Finlayson’s Dry Goods
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