Fifteen Year Old Tries For Train Wreck
A 15-year-old Mount Dora youth suspected of sabotaging railroad tracks was captured by Atlantic Coast Line Police Captain A W Clardy Chief James Orr and Deputy Sheriff George Ober. He had been placing obstacles on the tracks for ten days including moving a rail at the Charles street trestle and near Tremain and the fertilizer plant. He was apprehended Tuesday his identity withheld due to age and said he had no accomplices.
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Mount Dora
A. W. Clardy
Atlantic Coast Line Police
James Orr
George Ober
Orr
Charles St
Tremain
Advertising as a Public Business Call
A concise aphorism notes advertising as a field where paying attention to others' business is prudent. The quote attributes the idea to Howard W. Newton, suggested as commentary on market awareness and competitive focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard W. Newton
City committee weighs offer for Youth Center site
A city committee including JayCees, a minister, council and park board members will review School Board Member M. O. Williams proposal to lease or trade property adjacent to the present campus for a Youth Center in Donnelly Park. Mount Dora may supply part of the funding while objections to the park site persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O. “Buster” Williams
Donnelly Park
JayCees
Williams
City Council
Mount Dora
Purchasing Query Is Voiced Again in Mount Dora
Mount Dora city officials debated central purchasing to save operating revenue. Utilities Supt. Harold Overhiser sought authority to investigate buying three transformers now and possibly larger future orders at the same price, depending on air conditioning demand and installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Harold Overhiser
Lake Colemain
Overhiser
Lou L. Heaton
Benjamin Franklin Quote on Growth Through Struggle
After crosses and losses men grow humbler and wiser. The note presents a Franklin adage emphasizing resilience and learning from hardship.
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Benjamin Franklin
CofC Announces Yule Contest
The Chamber of Commerce will sponsor an outdoor home decorating contest for the Yule tide. Mrs Elizabeth Siess secretary of the Chamber announces sign up at the office before December 22 for home listings. Out of town judges will pick the top three homes on December 23 with prizes awarded the next day.
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Chamber of Commerce
Elizabeth Siess
Chamber
Tangerine Notes Reflect Local Thanksgiving Gatherings and News
The Tangerine column recaps Thanksgiving visits by Mr. and Mrs. Currie, reminiscences on 40 years of marriage, and gatherings with friends the Dickins ons and Davis families. It notes a book club meeting, a Jamaica bird trip by Audubon members, and visits by Adrian Reiling and others. Also mentions residents returning from Vermont and a death in Mortonville, with health updates on Christine Durnford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew G. Currie
Leonard
Betsy
Scott
Alan
Kensingee
Monroe Dickinson
Currie
Tampa
Fla
Harry E. Davis
J. H. Johnston
W. R. Sayrs
Harry Bradford
Vermont
Alan Smith
J. L. Hronek
Jack
Detroit
N. C. Creasy
George Brown
Mortonville
William Brown
Christine Durnford
Manomet
Mass
C. Everson
Philip Gutterson
Fair Haven
Don’t Love Me Don’t Use My Dump City faces unauthorized use
City officials warn out of towners are using the east dump, raising costs for residents. City Supt. Rollin Javens says areas like Sylvan Shores, Tangerine and Lake Jem contribute unwanted refuse. Council approves an ordinance to prosecute unauthorized dumpers to protect municipal property.
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Lthav
Rollin Javens
Council
Sylvan Shores
Tangerine
Orange County
Lake Jem
Enduring Insight: Culture Strengthens Every Man
A brief reflective note quotes John Abbott on how culture elevates all men, suggesting culture shapes ability and character through learning and refinement.
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John Abbott
Speeding Leads City Court Fines
Three speeding fines head the list in police court this week. Calvin Parker Eustis and Marvin Fehring Lake Jem and Rosalind Brown Fayetteville N C were fined 15 dollars for speeding including a school zone. Josua Perkins Leesburg paid 15 for spilling crates on the highway. Robert Allen paid 15 for improper passing. Jesse Cole Mount Dora was transferred to county court for drunkenness.
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Calvin Parker
Eustis
Marvin Fehring
Lake Jem
Rosalind Brown
Fayetteville
N. C
Josua Perkins
Leesburg
Robert Allen
Jesse Cole
Mount Dora
Mrs Minnie Rodwell Rites Today in Eustis
Minnie Louise Rodwell 74 a native of England and resident of Mt. Plymouth for three years died Monday at Waterman Memorial hospital Eustis She and her husband William would have celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary today Funeral services will be at Layton Harden Funeral Home Eustis at 2 p.m. Rev John F Mangrum officiating Interment in Sorrento Cemetery.
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Minnie Louise Rodwell
England
Mt. Plymouth
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Eustis
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Episcopal Church
William
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Margaret Lofroos
David W. Britton
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