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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1957
Page
3
Eight year old Peggy Bowie daughter of Mr and Mrs R N Bowie took part in a milestone event by acting as a junior bridesmaid. The piece frames her role as part of the Citizens of Tomorrow series highlighting entrance into home making and social responsibility.
East Town residents of all races gathered last Thursday to dedicate a new pool built with city funds and a broad fundraising drive. Mayor W D Patton and Norma L Williams of Tangerine spoke praising race harmony and community improvements, while Mamie Lee Gilbert recalled dreams of a center and a pool for children as part of Mount Dora’s recreation program.
Pool cost totals 25280 dollars with over 10000 raised by contributions. Extras include a concrete bathhouse roof, a painted blue bathhouse, and drainage tile not in the contract. L T Brennand of Eustis did the work and the project was checked and approved by the Building Inspector and Utilities Superintendent.
A public demonstration of the city's fire fighting equipment is scheduled during Fire Prevention Week October 7 through 11 at Heim Field Ball Park. The City Council approved park use to accommodate spectators while watching firefighters at work. Fire Chief Harold Larsen said the park is needed for public viewing and noted updates from Fire Chairman Lake Coleman on a recent drill.
Ex-Detroiter John F. Mangrum, rector of Mount Dora Episcopal Church, reports a near collision on Sanford road as a snake slithered into traffic. Earlier he and Attorney John McCormick found a six-foot rattler on ranch land. a second two-foot rattler struck at McCormick’s leg during the search. A fire truck pump was reported faulty, delaying a new engine for the city.
Tom Holmes of Clermont spoke at the Mount Dora Rotary Club meeting Tuesday. Holmes had attended the Rotary International gathering in Europe this summer, recounting highlights and experiences from the event.
A standing tribute honored Cele Claflin Shaw for her leadership of the IceHouse Building Committee as her resignation from the little theatre group was accepted. President Al Crone urged support for a fund drive and bond project to build a new theatre in Sylvan Shores, with plans and bids to be reviewed by the board.
The Kiwanis bulletin edits by Win C. Sleight urges sponsoring a day nursery in East Town to care for fathers and preschool children, and to sponsor the Senior Boys 4-H club. It calls the idea constructive and notes Mount Dora families lack steady care, while stating the 4-H project is unfunded and needs effort and funds to curb future delinquency.
The new season opens in November with Noel Coward's Hay Fever followed by The Glass Menagerie Janus Anniversary Waltz Bus Stop and The Silver Whistle. The shows will be staged in a former Charles Street ice house converted into a theater by a dedicated group led by Mrs Shaw.
An older style drugstore ad promotes ITCH-ME NOT cream claiming itch relief in minutes and germ killing action for ringworm insect bites and foot itch. Mount Dora Pharmacy guarantees the product.
Before earning licensure a physician must learn to diagnose and treat disease comprehensively. This entails mastering procedures, patient assessment, and medical decision making essential to independent practice.
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