Kennedy Family to Begin Three Year Alaskan Tour
Captain William Bruggs Kennedy and his wife Rhoda Simpson Kennedy plan a three year Alaskan tour as they relocate with their children to Fort Richardson. The family will travel via the Alcan route after a last Mount Dora stay and will enroll the Kennedys' children in Alaska schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William “Bruggs” Kennedy
W. M. Kennedy
Ater
Germany
Siam
South
Hawaii
Ft. Richards, Inc
Kennedy
Ft. Benning
Gori
Rhoda Simpson
Alaska
Alcanor
Can~ Iey
Great Northwest
Captain
Mount Dora
North Carolina
Braggs
Ughter
J. R. Huff
Cleveland
Ohio
Farnham and Hamlin Celebrate Newborns in Central Florida
Mr and Mrs William Farnham of Mount Dora announce a 9 lb boy born August 21 at Durham Young hospital Leesburg. Mr and Mrs Verdual Hamlin formerly of Mount Dora now in Eustis report a 6 lb 11 oz boy named Charles Daniel born August 20 at Waterman Memorial hospital Eustis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Farnham
Mount Dora
Durham Young Hospital
Leesburg
Verdual Hamlin
Eustis
Charles Daniel
Waterman Memorial Hospital
D A R Plans Sixth Constitution Observance at Eustis
The Ocklawaha Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution schedules its sixth Constitution Coffee during Constitution Week September 17 to 23 at St Thomas Episcopal Parish House in Eustis. Regent Mrs Henry W Land leads the committee with members Mrs Charles Edgar Shaw Mrs Leslie R Huffstetler Mrs E B Snodgrass Mrs C M Patch and Mrs O B Koonce plus aides First Vice Regent Alfred W Rehbaum Jr and Second Vice Regent Samuel Sorensen. Citizens urged to honor authors of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights during the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocklawaha
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Eustis
Henry W. Land of Tangerine
Charles Edgar Shaw
Leslie R. Huffstetler
E. B. Snodgrass
C. M
Robert
Turning Hours Into Minutes Through Renewed Enthusiasm
A concise motto suggesting converting long hours into productive minutes by renewing energy and motivation. The quip, attributed to Papyrus, emphasizes mindset over time. It reads like a reflective catchphrase for focus and efficiency.
Cancer Society Plans Major Florida Cancer Prevention Study
The American Cancer Society launches the Cancer Prevention Study in 42 Florida counties with over 5,000 volunteers. The six year program aims to test links between environment and cancer, including lifestyle factors such as exercise, diet, smoking, and breast feeding. Interviews run Oct 19 to Nov 15 with annual follow ups.
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American Cancer Society
Florida
ACS
Services Held for Grace Hicks Aged 86
Episcopal rites were held Saturday at Rehbaum Funeral Home for Miss Grace Edna Hicks 86. She lived with cousin Mrs Samuel T Bolton for 17 years and is survived by two nieces Mrs Benjamin Peck Jr Acton Maine and Mrs Raymond Carle Long Island City. A past regent of Esek Hopkins chapter DAR and member of Quota club both in Providence RI she belonged to Ocklawaha chapter DAR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehbaum
Grace Edna Hicks
Miss Hicks
Samuel T. Bolton
Benjamin Peck, Jr
Acton
Maine
Raymond Carle
Long Island City
Mind and God Preside Over Beauty and Goodness
A reflective note on beauty and virtue tracing to Mind and God, attributed to Mary Baker Eddy, emphasizing divine source of goodness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baker Eddy
Wizard of Oz planned by Mount Dora youths for area reach
Van Marker Jr directs The Wizard of Oz with about 40 youngsters in the chorus and 15 in the cast. Co-director is Mrs. Joe Russo. The project aims to fund a senior class trip next spring and to start a program training younger students for future performances. Roles include Dorothy and the Wicked Witch. scenery building and character replicas are under way for eight scene changes.
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Mount Dora
van Marker, Jr
Florida
Marker
Joe Russo
Dick Moots
the Scarecrow
J. W. McCormick
David Jackson
The
June Guest
Dorothy
Grant Russell
Barbara Brown
Judy Graves
Glenda the Good Witch
Ronnie
Mount Dora Area Residents In Hospital Lists
In the Mount Dora area this week hospitalized include Mrs. Ariene Davis Mrs. Hulda Price Mrs. Mary Ross Arthur Truitt Victor Michelson James Beims James Peters all of Mount Dora Master Danny Taylor Brenda Taylor Zellwood and Mrs. Lucy Lent Sorrento.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Area
Ariene Davis
Hulda Price
Mary Ross
Arthur Truitt
Victor Michelson
James Beims
James Peters
Mount Dore
Danny Taylor
Brenda Taylor
Zellwood
Lucy Lent
Sorrento
JWC Prepares Big Central Florida Area Meeting
Twelve Central Florida clubs will join Mount Dora Junior Woman's Club for a full day gathering at the Community building on Friday September 4. A luncheon plus a period skit on life 50 years ago will highlight the event with era costumes and coordinated decorations. Special guests include Mrs. John Goodwin Leesburg district director and Mrs. Joseph Clark Tampa state JWC director, with senior Women's club members attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Florida
Mount Dora
John Goodwin
Leesburg
Joseph Clark
JWC
Tampa
Hurricane Tracking Map Available From Lake County Chamber
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce offers the 1959 Hurricane Tracking chart issued by Florida Citrus Mutual. The alphabetically named storms from Arlene to Zasu are traced, with an inset of 1958 storms. Free copies available at the chamber in Tavares. request by mail with a 3-cent stamp and self addressed envelope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Spny Yess Oe Group
Arlene
Zasu
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Spain
Portugal
Stephen Gregor
Ormond Beach
Lou L. Heaton
New York State
Emma Heaton
Ronald Christie
Hendersonville
N. C
Inez Thomas
Dorans
Frank Druar
Sylvan Shores
Eardley Wilmot
Stratford
Conn
D.A.R
Blazers
America
Crossen
McCain-deZong
Fifth Avenue
Cancer Society
Grace Hicks
Georgia Phillips
Presbyterian Sunday School
Dennys
Donnelly St
North Boulevard
Leesburg, Fla
Margaret H. Knight
Old Eustis
Fifth and
Alexander
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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