Eye Injury Ends Scotland Trip Dream for McWhinnie Ally
The article follows McWhinnie the mariner who after surviving a submarine mission and serving in New York port duties loses vision in his left eye after a ship incident. He delayed a planned Scotland trip with his wife Nancy and must now imagine Scotland’s wonders rather than visit. It ends with a William Steele quotation about human nature and goodness.
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Russia
States
Mariner McWhinnie
New Reek
Nancy
Scotland
Loch Lomond
Loch Katrine
Trossach
Edinburgh
Holyrood Palace
Mount Dora honors former mayors with wall photographs
Mrs. Adam Hazelwood and other wives of Mount Dora mayors pose at a ceremony led by Mayor Lou L. Heaton to unveil a decorated mayor’s office and photographs of past leaders. The display includes ex-mayors from 1910 through 1950 and living officials who attended.
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Adam Hazelwood
J. P. Donnelly
Mount Dora
Mr. Hazelwood
D. Fletcher Crane
Crane
George m
Heaton
Waltz
Lackey
M. V. Simpson
J. Ed Fortner
John Donnelly
J. H. Crane
Mr. Crane
D. C. Sherman
Perseverance Overcomes Violence Says Plutarch
A quotation attributed to Plutarch A.D. 46-120 states perseverance prevails over violence and that insurmountable things yield when addressed gradually. The message emphasizes steady, incremental effort overcoming obstacles.
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Plutarch
Vacation path back to Florida ends with stay-at-home resolve
Russell Kay recalls a sweltering coastal road trip to Virginia, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Myrtle Beach. Heat, failing air conditioning, and pricey rooms marred the summer vacation, while Virginia offered cooler respite and a $7 double in Fayetteville. He vows to remain in Florida for future travels.
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Russell Kay
Florida
Virginia
Georgia
Carolinas
Chesapeake Bay
Sol
Fayetteville
N. C
Ft. Bragg
North Carolina
Mother Nature
Columbia
Florida Line
Groveland Hosts Fishathon Prize Events on Aug 23
Groveland in South Lake county invites Central Florida youth and adults to its first Fishathon and bait casting contest on Lake David Saturday August 23. Sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce the event offers about 200 in prizes including largest fish largest string and a smallest fish booby prize an outboard motor for the day’s largest fish a 25 prize for the casting contest and a silver cup for the best fish story engraved with the first year winner’s name. Speed boat rides provide added entertainment.
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Groveland
South Lake County
Central Florida
Lake David
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Florida Wildlife Commission
Men Display Plant Variety At Session
At the Community building Monday evening a story telling session on natural efforts drew a wide plant variety on display. Members judged the session the most interesting in the club’s history.
Lake County Chamber Directors Set Fall Plans Meeting
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce board will discuss fall activities at its monthly meeting on Thursday August 21 at 2 30 p m. The venue is the courthouse in Tavares.
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Lake County
Mount Dora Tennis Tourney Promises Silver Medals
Mount Dora hosts a Monday tennis tournament for boys and girls at Donnelly park courts with silver medals as top prizes. Dr. Hugo Curry seeks Mount Dora youths to join a Miami trip on Aug 24. signups close Friday at the court. लेकर singles in four groups start at 10 a.m. with advanced and beginner divisions.
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Mount Dora
Donnelly Park Courts
Hugo Curry
Miami
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11Th Ave
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Daytona
Clearwater
Panama City
Vernon Ramsey
Nets
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Sunoco Station
Fifth & Baker
Sylvan Shores
Henry Stein
Mgr
Sylvan Shores Hotel
Felix V. Eitner
MT. Plymouth
P. O
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Apopka
Ohio Farmers Indemnity Company
Triangle Motors Company
East Main
Leesburg, Florida
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