Triangle Tragedy Calls for Traffic Signals at Hazardous Intersection
Lake County officials urge the State Road Department to install signals at the Triangle intersection of Eustis highway and Route 441 north of Mount Dora. A recent near miss and confusing road markings prompted safety concerns as drivers face speed and visibility risks.
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State Road Department
Lake County
Eustis Highway
Mount Dora
Leesburg
Frank Owens
Lake County Commission
Belong to Something Bigger The Brotherhood of Man
In 1941 San Francisco a Czech professor urges enlistment in a cause larger than self. The narrator recalls critical talk on belonging, urging membership in The Brotherhood of Man to counteract personal isolation and support collective action.
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San Francisco
1941
Pearl Harbor
Washington
Bay
Oakland
the Brotherhood of Man
Stringfellow Barr
Summer Reading Additions at Mount Dora Public Library
New titles arrive for summer shelves including Cameo and The Watch. Other additions cover The Caine Mutiny There Was a Little Girl The Teahouse of the August Moon and War in Korea among many more.
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Mount Dora
Helen Topping Miller
Watch
Carlo Levi
Herman
Wouk
Katy
Mary Elizabeth Witherspoon
Stephen Becker
Sylvia Dee
Peter Field
Jeffery Tomomy
Peggy
Simson Curry
Thomas Raddall
Margaret Millar
Kelley Roos
Lucy Carmichael
Margaret Kennedy
Vern Sneider
Eduard Bass
Lion ‘Feuchtwanger
Sara Ware Bassett
James Street
Korea
Marguerite Higgins
Mount Dora meters spark local growth debate
In Leesburg and Mount Dora a business leader argues meters relieve crowding, boost downtown commerce, and act as silent police. He cites Leesburg’s experience, noting meters curb parking hogs, ensure fair spaces, and generate revenue for city needs including a sewage plant.
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Leesburg
Betty
Mount Dora
Eustis
Insurance Service That Comes When Needed Anywhere
The ad touts comprehensive insurance coverage promising service wherever customers are and may require assistance, emphasizing reliability and accessibility of claim handling and support.
Wonderful Place Letters From Mount Dora Thank You
Celia Claflin Shaw thanks Mount Dora residents for their generosity during the national flood relief drive. She notes Red Cross volunteers and locals who donated funds from banks and travelers abroad, praising the community spirit.
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Mount Dora
Red Cross
National
Missouri
Oklahoma
Kansas
Illinois
Celia Claflin Shaw
Fund Drive
Welcome to Colonel Bronson and the Doric Column
A cordial greeting greets Colonel Bronson and his Doric Column as they arrive with many onlookers noting his active presence. The scene suggests strong local interest and a busy schedule for the newcomer.
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Colonel Bronson
Doric
Citrus Growers Institute Plans Highlight Nursery Stock Certification
Plans for the 18th annual Citrus Growers Institute at Camp McQuarrie open August 27 with a panel on certifying nursery stock against psorosis. State Plant Commissioner A C Brown Dr J F L Childs of USDA Orlando and Dr R F Suit of the Citrus Experiment Station Lake Alfred lead the discussion. County Agent R E B Norris urges growers and families to reserve seats.
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Citrus Growers Institute
Camp McQuarrie
R. E B. Norris
A. C. Brown
J. F. L. Childs
USDA
Orlando
R. F. Suit
Citrus Experiment Station
Lake Alfred
Norris
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