Human Need program aids Dora girl in needed surgery
Virginia Honeycutt and her 7 year old Patty from Mount Dora Florida appeared on Mutual Broadcasting’s Wonderful City program to seek help for Patty’s facial and chest scars from a severe burn. A top plastic surgeon agreed to perform the operation after the interview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Honeycutt
Patty
New York
Mutual Broadcasting Company
Mounit Dora
Carl Honeycutt
Virginia
Appalacha
Mrs. Honeycutt
C E Tincher Claimed In Mount Dora Death
Clarence Edward Tincher a 72 year old retired Mount Dora resident died at Waterman Memorial hospital Eustis last Saturday He lived in Cleveland Buffalo Omaha Richmond and Norfolk and worked with piano firms before retiring He leaves wife Tirsa and son R R Tincher Yankton S C four grandchildren and funeral services were held at Rehbaum Funeral Home with Edna Patton reading the service
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Clarence Edward Tincher
Mount Dora
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Eustis
Tincher
Cleveland
Buffalo
Omaha
Neb
Richmond
Norfolk
A-Bomb Film Shown To Local Kiwanis Group
Kiwanis members viewed a color film on Atomic Energy Commission testing in Nevada. Warrant Officer Donald G Moore from Pinecastle Air Base explained the film’s public release to ease fear about the A bomb, noting its deadly nature but high survival chances outside the immediate blast area. The show illustrated explosions in the Nevada desert and government safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Air Force
Atomic Energy Commission
Nevada
Los Alamos
Donald G. Moore
Pinecastle Air Base
Moore
Japan
London
Rat Eradication Drive Opens Soon
Mayor Lou L Heaton announces a Lake County rat eradication drive to begin next Monday under the Lake County Health department. Poisons will be used with precautions to keep them away from pets and children. Residents troubled with rats may call City Hall to be added to the service list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Lou L. Heaton
Lake County Health Department
Full Life Of Patriotism Ends In Mount Dora
Al vard L Bishop retired Cleveland attorney, war veteran, charter reformer, and fishing club founder died at 77 in Mount Dora after a life of public service. Born in Wisconsin, raised in Iowa, he practiced corporation law in Cleveland and helped secure women’s suffrage. Last rites were held at Rehbaum's Funeral Home with W D Patton officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvard’l. Bishop
Rehbaum
W. D. Patton
Bishop
Corporation
Interstate Commerce
Cleveland
Ohio
Mount Dora
East Cleveland
Charter Commission
Signal Corps
FBI
Per Marquette Railroad Company
Western Reserve Academy
Clover Meadow Creamery
Hiram
Ravenna
Nelle Smith
Des Moines
John W McCormick Lake County Probation Officer Profile
This Lake County profile looks at John W McCormick Mount Dora probation officer who urges parents to spend more time with children. He highlights rising juvenile delinquency, notes that schools cannot replace parental guidance and describes his rehabilitative work with youths sent to Marianna and Ocala institutions.
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John W. McCormick
Lake County
Mount Dora
John McCormick
McCormick
Dorothy Dix
Marianna
Ocala
Community Youth Counsellors and Better Probation Staff Urged
John W. McCormick calls for volunteer youth counsellors in every community in Lake county to steer youth away from crime. He cites a Children's Bureau pamphlet urging professional staff for training schools and higher salaries for probation officers to attract qualified workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Children’s Bureau
Lake county to open schools Sept 1 with planning
Lake County and Mount Dora schools will start on Tuesday September 1 with staff planning and a two week pre school session for Mount Dora teachers. Labor Day falls September 7 and registration for students is set for Friday August 28 with group times to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
C. A. Bigeye Jr
J. B. Hall
Mount Dora
D. D. Roseborough
Patton Metal Works Sold to Orlando Buyer
Mrs Patton announces the sale of Patton Metal and Roofing Works founded by her late husband Walter to Guy C Dunnagan of Orlando. The firm will be renamed Dunnagan Metal Works and operated by the Orlandoan with 30 years in the sheet metal business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Patton
Patton Metal and
Walter
Guy C. Dunnagan
Orlando
Dunnagan Metal Works
Orlandoan
Youth Center Drives Subscriptions to Fund Mount Dora Center
Through The Topic Youth Center launches a drive to raise about 1500 dollars by selling 3 dollar yearly subscriptions to Mount Dora residents. Each new subscriber funds 1.50 to the center while renewals for two years yield 1.50 per renewal to the center and 1.50 to the youth group. The effort aims to add around 500 from new subs and up to 1000 from renewals, aided by 20 plus youth collectors reaching 300 new subscribers and 1000 renewals while winter residents visit.
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Jeff Ray
Helen Davidson
Youth Center
Mount Dora
Citrus Growers Institute Opens Week of Citrus Talks
The 20th annual Citrus Growers Institute opens Monday at Camp McQuarrie in Ocala National Forest with a panel of citrus experts. Registration starts Monday, sessions begin Tuesday at 9 a.m., featuring speakers on Spreading Decline, Tristoza Disease, and Tristara results. Florida Citrus Mutual manager Robert Rutledge discusses prospects for the coming season on Wednesday.
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Citrus Growers Institute
Camp McQuarrie
Ocala National Forest
R. E
Bob” Norris
R. F. Suit
Citrus Experiment Station
State Plant Board
Joe N. Busby
T. J. Grant
Robert W. Rutledge
Florida Citrus Mutual
Coach Spear Calls Football Meeting
Coach Dan Spear announces a Friday 7:30 p.m. meeting at the school for all boys interested in football to plan fall practice schedules under the lights.
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Dan Spear
White Lies and Neon Signs Costly Night
A Orlando scene ended with a hit run and a neon sign damage at Grand View hotel. Charles W. Joyner, 23, was fined $25 for speeding while his companion paid $12 for giving false information. Police reconstructed the tale at the scene on Orange Blossom trail near Alexander Street.
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Orange Blossom Trail
Alexander St
Johnny” Russell
Ben Williamson
A. O. McAllister
Russell
Williamson
McAllister
Grand View Hotel
Alexander
Charles W. Joyner
Dogs and Classifieds Theyre Naturals
A local notes feature recalls dogs in classifieds from the Topic. Mrs Gibbs lost a Cocker Spaniel and Mrs Montgomery reported taking in the dog at her home. The prior week a boy sold four puppies. the litter was slow to find buyers before one dog became a mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Gibbs
Robert Montgomery
Gibbs
Montgomery
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Alvord
Ake
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