Ancestor Rouses Over Toll Calls In Civic Woes
A humorous column recalls a Scottish ancestor in a long phone marathon to reach Lois Driver’s crown event. The author laments high tolls and busy circuits from Mount Dora to Orlando, Winter Haven, Eustis, and Leesburg as operators switch between county and city lines. The piece ends with the ancestor denouncing the high charges and the misfiring system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Woodworth
Lois Driver
Woodworths
Mount Dora
Winter Haven
Grace Oakes Brayman
Donnelly St
Orlando
Lake County
Lois
Woodworth
Eustis
Tavares
Leesburg
Health Department
Stay Away From the Kitchen Shuffleboard
A lively tour of Florida shuffleboard culture describes court layout benches as playing areas, scoring zones across an arrowhead, and the Kitchen as a dangerous zone. The piece extols inclusive sport spirit, humorous lore, and the enduring appeal of shuffleboard amid relaxed, cordial play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Shuffleboard Association
Florida
Daytona Beach
Weather swings mark Florida Press convention week in Dora
The account details a week of fluctuating temperatures around Lake Dora with sunny days in the seventies and cold snaps to the fifties. Visitors enjoy gatherings at the Grand View and Yacht Club as the Florida press convention progresses amid breezy, showery changes and lake scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorans
Lake Dora
Florida
Grand View
Central Florida
Lakeside
Dora
Punky
Vickie Colona
Wise Boat Works
Cap Wise
Ohio
Business Women’s Club
Doc Lee
Donnelly St
Un delivered Mail Letter Seeks Female Secretary
A Mount Dora note from Mary Lindman of the Business and Professional Women's Club requests a secretary who can take dictation, has passing familiarity with Webster, and accepts a feminine boss. The assignment emphasizes a practical, unobtrusive hire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lindman
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Mount Dora
Webster
Homecoming Night Sparks Pep and Parade at Eddy’s Truck
The final game of the season ended with a fun show as cheerleaders and rooters rallied in Eddy’s truck for pre game pep. Eustis and Mount Dora bands performed during halftime while sponsors Mary Fou cart and Barbara Shank were thanked. Several local students attended the University of Florida activities over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy
Eustis
Mount Dora
Mary Foucart
Barbara Shank
University of Florida
B. J
Patty
L. G
Rhoda
Social buzz and holiday party mentions from a Gainesville weekend
The item lists attendees of a lake shore wienie roast including Judy Clyde Verdual Tim and many others. It notes rumors of Fall Frolics drawing some of the same people to Gainesville and praises Lois for boosting M D H S on the map. It also salutes Miss Merry Christmas Tangerine Queen with possible Miss America potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy
Clyde
Verdual
Tim
Gainesville
Darlin‘ Duttons
Lake Franklin
B J
Roy
Ross
Marian
Rhoda
Buddy
Pam
William
Adrianne
Bobby
Barbara S
Phyllis
Fred
Shirley
Roy L
Gordon
Lee
Evelyn
Jimmy
L. G
Patty
Dot Mixon
Lois
M.d.hs
Insurance talk invites drivers to cover highway hazards
The ad urges motorists to insure themselves and their vehicles against all hazards. It invites readers to visit and discuss coverage options with an agent.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mount Dora, Florida
Lewis Adams
Mildred Marsh
E. C. Devorsak
Alexander
Lorna
Shufflers
Briggs
Mary
Patty Claflin
Browns Hardware
Paul B. Brown
Frigidaire
Pittsburgh
Builders Hardware Sporting Goods
Eustis, Fla
Make Brown’s
Your Shopping Center
WM. P. Wingler
General Insurance
Oniles Beauty Salon
Haleys
Haley
Haley’s
Pla
Scientific
Kristmas
Haley’s. Ons
Tyrone Power
Anne Baxter
Lee J. Cobb
Cecil Kellaway
FAI
BETTY
Aca
Jack Oakie
June
Eustisiottes
Sun
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