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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1948
Page
4
Mount Dora High School Faces Consolidation Debate
Mount Dora opens to over 500 students amid fears a state survey in October could force consolidation if class sizes and senior figures fall short. Local educators argue losing the school would erode civic soul and deter growth, urging residents to advocate for preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Florida
Miami
Nana T. Laney
United States
W. A. Vincent
Schoo
Carol Swart
D. D. Roseborough
M.D. H.S
Wanigan: river raft bunkhouse and cookhouse used in drives
Wanigans are raft structures built for spring log drives with two typical units each year a bunkhouse and a cookhouse. The term also denotes the camp store at a lumber camp.
Thank You Notes From Readers In Ohio And Florida
A reader from Elyria Ohio thanks the editor for the Aug 5 Topic and praises Clermont Tavares Eustis and Mount Dora as appealing towns. The Forest Service thanks Lake county officials for cooperation on county wide forest fire control and a newspaper campaign idea is proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Lake County
Clermont
Tavares
Eustis
Mount Dora
Do. E. Dickason
Elyria
Ohio
Forest Service
Tallahassee
E. L. Molpus
Mount Dora School Faces Threat to Lady Dora’s Notebook Pack
The note warns that threats to Dora's school notebooks of achievement may reach the Mount Dora area. It mentions a figure named Dora and references potential danger tied to achievements in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Florida Citrus Mutual lauds editorial and bankers statement
James C. Morton of Florida Citrus Mutual commends the paper for coverage of the Bankers' statement and the front page editorial "A Parable" published July 22. He notes wide readership and calls the bankers' service a significant civic contribution to Florida and the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Citrus Mutual
Bankers’ Statement
Bankers of
Florida
Bankers Statement
James C. Morton
Florida Lake Scene Reflections From Heist Home Patio
A diaristic winter week recalls Lake Dora escapades near Lake Jem and Victoria, with Lake Carlton rumored name, sea breezes, moonlit nights, and hurricane weather near Mount Dora. The narrator visits New Smyrna Beach, Mount Dora’s baby hurricane, and Mount Dora storms, ending with travel home to cooler climes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Jem
Jack
Carlton
Victoria
Lake Dora
Lake County
Florida
Punky
Mount Dora
New Smyrna Beach
P. R
Indian River Plantation
Angler Snell Hooks Lake Beauclaire Trophy Catch
Hicks Snell of Mount Dora hauled in a 10 percent pound lake catch at Lake Beauclaire using live bait. En route through Donnelly he met Tincher and Tra bant who had not fished, sparking envy and a Page One gag shot in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liar’s Club
Hicks Snell
Mount Dora
Lake Beauclaire
Donnelly
C. E. Tincher
C. Trabant
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Nelle Utter
The family expresses gratitude to friends for cards and flowers received during the illness and death of their wife and mother Mrs. Nelle Utter. D. H. Utter and Mrs. John Kraus acknowledge the thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelle & Utter
D. H. Utter
John Kraus
Noted Poem Line Inspires Quiet Resolve
A brief literary reflection cites James Russell Lowell urging steady effort over grand failure. The line emphasizes disciplined progress and restraint in pursuit of worthy goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Russell Lowell
Bride of Willard Boldt Wed at Mount Dora Church
Twenty years ago one of the loveliest events of the season occurred at the First Methodist church in Mount Dora. Miss Sarah Jane Heath, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Heath of Sylvan Shores, married Willard A. Boldt of Wisconsin on Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Mount Dora
Sarah Jane Heath
Frank H. Heath
Sylvan Shores
Willard A. Boldt
Wisconsin
Zellwood Springs League Upsets Sway Local Softball Standings
In a surprise, Zellwood defeated league leader Rehbaum 6-5 at the school grounds, then beat Sorrento 8-1. A.M. & S. toppled Crane's Furniture 114. Rehbaum’s earlier 5-1 win over Crane’s and Lion’s Club beat Sorrento 3-2. Mount Dora area teams won a non league 12-1 over Umatilla and Mount Dora later won 7-0 over Davenport before a 12-2 loss to Southern Concrete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zellwood
Rehbaum
Sorrento
A.m.&s
Crane’s Furniture
Rehbaum’s
Crane
Lion’s Club
Mount Dora
Umatilla
Davenport
Southern Concrete
Florida county forest fire control system expands
Twelve Florida counties are now part of the Florida Forest Service county wide forest fire control system. The expansion broadens coverage and coordination for wildfire prevention and response across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Florida Counties
The
Florida Forest Service
Let's Get Together on Insurance Against Wind Storms
A short piece urges buying insurance for protection against unpredictable events. It notes wind storms are real and occur each season, framing insurance as a safeguard against loss and damage.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mount Dora, Florida
Paul H. Reese
Mabel Norris Reese
Seco
Eeeeseeeee
U.S.A
Mount Dora High School
Leonard Barker
ASSES
Orange Ave
Orlando
K. A. Depew Materials CO
Mount Dora School
Prof
Lady Dora
Fifth
New Smyrna
Lakes
Clermont Way
Milwaukee
Zellwood Springs League Surprise
WM. P. Wingler
Eustis Road
Lewis Adams
Milton
Florida Power Corp
Magnolia St
Walter Huston
David Niven
Mary Astor IN
Dodsworth
Mickey
Rooney Gloria
Sir Waa Mitre Pera
Butch Jenkins
Marilyn Arta
Technicolor
Charles Starrett
Sun
Eam Ni Isanadie
Roy Rogers
Dennis Day
the Andrews Sisters
Frances Langford
Freddy Martin
Ethel Smith
Buddy Clark
Me En Wi
Judy Garland
Fred Astaire
Peter Lawford
Ann Miller
East
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