Commission Balks At Creating Juvenile Court
Lake county leaders clash over funding for a new juvenile court with ex-officio judge Hall urging a $6,500 appropriation from fines and fees. Proponents led by Borg and Judge Futch argue the move aids youth rehabilitation while commissioners resist, saying the law is mandatory but funding is not yet approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Troy Hall, Jr
Children’s Committee
Frank Owens
George Singeltary
Hall
Fred Borg
Borg
Lake County
Arthur Dozier
Marianna
Alyce McPherson
Ocala
Truman G. Futch
J. W. Brice
Clermont
A. B. Dean
Eustis
Futch
World Youth Prayer at Bad Ischl Jamboree
Walter TeStrake Jr., a 14 year old honor Scout from Lake County and Central Florida, joined 15 000 Boy Scouts from 33 nations at the Jamboree in Bad Ischl Austria. He traveled from the United States with his parents reporting a life changing ocean voyage and European tour including Rome Florence and Venice before a bath price due to water shortage. The jamboree opened with a multi faith prayer for world peace followed by a Scout pledge to promote peace among all peoples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Doralad
Bad Ischl
Austria
Lake County
Florida
Walter TeStrake, Jr
Walter
Rome
Florence
Venice
Donor Carries New Balcony For Church Expansion
Mrs. Carrie Storer, longtime Methodist member, funds a balcony addition to widen capacity by about one third. Rev. Robert M. Blackburn announced the project at Sunday services. Contractor O. H. Conway builds the structure over the pews with an inside stairway, nearing completion in two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Storer
Methodist Church
Robert M. Blackburn
O. H. Conway
Blackburn to Speak at Kiwanis Interclub Meeting
Rev. Robert M. Blackburn, the scheduled speaker for the Kiwanis club inter-club gathering with Winter Park, will address the home club at noon today.
Lake County School Opens Sept 4 with Aug 30 Registration
Supervising Principal D. D. Rose announces Aug 30 and 31 registration for Lake County pupils and bus riders, with teachers at 8 30 am to record this year's citizenry. Pre planning starts Aug 16 for orienting periods, and Aug 17 county wide session at Eustis features State Supt Tom Bailey Brig Gen J F Moriarity and Mrs George Hanford among speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
D. D. Roseborough
Frank Banning
Eustis
Tom Bailey
J. F. Moriarity
Civil Defense
Florida
George Hanford
State
Congress of Parents and Teachers
FPA Officials Meet Saturday In Mount Dora
Flor ida Press association officers and Fifth District directors convene in Mount Dora for an all day meeting. Activities include a tour of the Minute Maid plant, luncheon co hosted by Lake County Chamber of Commerce and the Topic, a Lake Dora boat ride, and a yacht club dinner. Attendees include E L Matthews Russell Kay John W Pound professors and editors from the University of Florida and Mabel Norris Reese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Press Association
Fifth District
Mount Dora
Minute Maid
Plymouth
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Ray Weimer
John Paul Jones
University of Florida Journalism Department
Mabel Norris Reesé
Association
All-Stars To Play Here At Heim Field Aug 17
Mount Dora fans will see an Lake Orange all-star team face a Central Florida league picked squad at Heim Field on Friday Aug 17. Proceeds benefit the team deficit of two years. Dorans lost 6-1 to Tavares last Thursday with Tavares scoring two in the first and four in the ninth. Walker scored Mount Dora’s only run on Lane’s double in the ninth. The team then travels to Eustis tonight for the next to last game of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Lake Orange
Central Florida League
Heim Field
The
Dorans
Tavares
Walker
Lane
Eustis
Council Abandons Local Light Plant Plan
Mount Dora will extend electricity supply from Florida Power Corp for three years. Utilities Chairman Ernie Mosteller urged acceptance of a Florida Power contract, noting a modest rate cut and an estimated $2,000 saving on the city wholesale bill. The agreement begins in November and ends in three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Power Corp
Mount Dora
Utilities
Ernie Mosteller
Florida Power
Mosteller
Power Company
Lake County appoints new assistant county agricultural agent
Lake County names Jack T. McCown of Umatilla as the new assistant county agricultural agent. He will begin work August 16 after a career that includes Umatilla High School, Navy service with significant sea time, and a University of Florida degree. McCown has taught Veterans on the Farm classes in Groveland and was recommended by the Florida Agricultural Extension service and the Board of County Commissioners pending State Board of Control approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Jack T. McCown
Umatilla
Navy
University of Florida
Veterans On
Groveland
State Board of Control
Florida Agricultural Extension Service
Board of County Commissioners
Off To Cuba George Cox Leads Central Florida Scout Trip
George Cox a badge bearing Dora Scout travels with 40 Central Florida Scouts to Cuba. He sailed from Miami on Monday and will camp part of the time and stay in Cuban homes to learn U S neighborly ways. He saved spending money for a year to finance the trip and is the son of Mr and Mrs Slater Cox of Gorham Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cox
Dora
George
Cuba
Central Florida
Miami
U.S
George Is
Mrs
Slater Cox
Gorham St
Frank E. Weidman Dies At Home In Mount Dora
Mount Dora resident Frank E. Weidman aged 70 died at his home 1451 N Donnelly St Sunday after living in Pittsburg prior to Mount Dora He leaves sisters Anna May Weidman Pittsburg and Belle Hamilton Mount Dora a brother Dick K Weidman Glendale California three nieces and two nephews Funeral services were held at Rehbaum Funeral Home Tuesday with Rev Robert M Blackburn officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Frank FE. Weidman
N. Donnelly St
Pittsburg
Weidman
Anna May ‘Weidman
Belle Hamilton
Dick K. Weidman
Glendale
Cal
Rehbaum
Robert M. Blackburn
Col Bronson’s Career and Writing Ambitions Unfold in Personalities
The second Personalities feature profiles Col Colonel Paul Bronson retired VA executive now turning to writing. Born Grand Rapids and raised in Chicago, Bronson recounts early enlistment at 15 to enter the Army and 20 years of service, later aiding the VA. He plans six months in Mexico to study relations and write, emphasizing United Nations ideals and world peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
R. P. Bronson
Veterans’ Affairs
Doric
Army
Paul Bronson
Veterans Administration
Florida
Mrs. Bronson
Mexico
United States
United Nations
Grand Rapids
Mich
Chicago
Philadelphia
Virginia
Colonel R P Bronson and Elinore Wilson’s wartime marriage tale
The piece describes Col. R P Bronson’s rise to influence in veterans affairs and his marriage to Elinore Wilson of Pittsburgh a Carnegie Tech graduate. It notes his roles shaping GI Bill policies and managing veteran services while remaining on Washington staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elinore Wilson
Pittsburgh
Carnegie Tech
Gen. Bradley
Washington
Veterans Affairs
Coun
Registration Open For Kindergarten In Mount Dora
Mount Dora's Kindergarten Association resumes classes for four to five year olds in the new Methodist Church School building starting mid September. Parents must register at the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce office promptly to enroll their child. Alaska is about one-fifth the size of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
New Methodist Church
Alaska
United States
Mount Dora Council Chooses Meter Type After Poll Debate
Mount Dora City Council voted to install Mico-Meter parking meters in the business district after selecting the meter type and approving a six month or longer trial. The panel will conduct an impartial resident and merchant poll to gauge support, amid Merchant Division opposition and a chamber dispute over the survey’s reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Dale Jones
Merchants Division
Fek
Jones
Council
Eustis
R. C. Bardwell
Chamber
Ernie Mosteller
Leesburg
Roy Christopher
C. E. Hames
Grand View Hotel
Louis C. Vogt
Bardwell
D. Fletcher Crane
Merchants Plan Meeting At Gilbert Park To Discuss Parking Meters
Merchants Division members will gather at Gilbert Park at 7 p.m. Monday to eat fish and hush puppies and discuss parking meters and a civic improvement program. City Council members are expected to attend but none designated as official spokesman. Officers will be elected and meals priced for members, families, store employees, with higher prices for guest tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Division
Gilbert Park
Miss Lewis Pioneer Civic Leader Dies in Jacksonville
Miss Margaret Lewis, respected Jacksonville community figure and Mount Dora pioneer, died at 77 after a lingering illness. She helped found the King's Daughters, aided Red Cross, promoted the Woman's Club and library committee, and was known for generous local philanthropy. Services were held at Community Church with Rev. Robert M. Blackburn officiating. burial followed at Forest Cemetery. Born in St. Cores Ohio, she moved to Florida with her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Lewis
Jacksonville
Forest Cemetery
Robert M. Blackburn
Miss Lewis
Mount Dora
King’s Daughters
Red Cross
Woman’s Club
St. Cores
Ohio
Lewis
Florida
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Commission
FPA
By P.R
Astatula
McCown
Frank E. Weidman
Mabel Norris Reese
Air Force
Fourth Army
San Francisco
Adjutant General’s Department
First Army
London
Omar N. Bradley
Bradley
WAAC
Col. Bronson
Jax
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