New Mount Dora City Council Members Emerge
Voters selected four newcomers, Lafroos Grantham Bowen and Heaton, for the Mount Dora City Council while incumbent Howard J. Simpson lost reelection amid a debate on re evaluation of grove property idle land. Mayor Patton and park commissioner Sleight won reelection. turnout was about 563 ballots.
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Lions Club
W. D. Patton
David Bowen
Margaret Lafroos
Lou L. Heaton
Robert C
Dude” Grantham
Howard Simpson
Bowen
Grantham
Margaret Lafroo
Mount Dora
Howard J. Simpson
Mr. Simpson
Win C. Sleight
Chief Issues Twin Warning to Dorans
Chief James Orr warns Mount Dora shoppers to use intersections on Fifthay and avoid dashing across streets between parked cars. He notes increased traffic on Fifthay and urges motorists not to leave cars unlocked or keys in ignition after a string of auto thefts where stolen vehicles were found abandoned.
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James Orr
Fifthay
Mount Dora
Jay
Mount Dora Hurricanes land five on All Conference squad
Conference Five selections for Mount Dora Hurricanes include Capt Billy Moon at center and backfield duo Co Capt Neil Stoothoof and Richard Garner, with Earle Williams on the line and Bobby in the backfield.
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Mount Dora
Potter Youth in Critical Condition at Atlanta Hospital
Gary Potter son of Mr and Mrs R C Potter of Zellwood is undergoing treatment in Atlanta this week for a Mevhritis condition. He is a member of the near champion football squad this year and part of the Senior class.
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Piedmont
Spital
Atlanta
R. C. Potter
Zellwood
Gary
No Room for Painter Veteran in Mount Dora City Hall Incident
World War II and Korean War veteran Paul Byrd faced unexpected backlash after painting Mount Dora City Hall under a good Samaritan act. He struggled to secure further work as owners feared community criticism, despite fulfilling the job and repaying loans. Byrd, his wife and eight children left California and faced financial strain and illness on the move, seeking a fresh start in Florida and planning to move to Apopka while hoping to return to Mount Dora work.
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Florida
Paul Byrd
City Hall
Mr. Byrd
San Bernandino
Cal
California
Mount Dora
Legion
John Cain
Byrd
Council
John, Jr
Apopka
Chest's 2nd Opening Is Saturday Night
The Mount Dora Merchants association will again open its Christmas Treasure Chest in Donnelly Park Saturday evening. The second climax of the three week event is scheduled for 8 p.m. Winners of the merchants' second group of valuable gifts will be announced.
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Mount Dora
President's Cup Play Opens Sunday at Hill-Top
The Hill-Top Golf course begins the Winter season with the President's Cup rounds starting Sunday afternoon announced by Pro Stan Kuznik. Local players posted notable scores led by Mrs. Harold Ferran 41 48 89 and newcomer Jerry Zurlinger 40 39 79 tying veteran totals. Low gross honors went to Webb Ley 35 38 73 with Charlie Bowman 37 36 73 and blind bogey winners include Claire Brigham Ned Fuller T D Scarf Dale Brown Austin Trask H D Overhiser Jack Groves and Bill Shriner.
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Stan Kuznik
Harold Ferran
Eustis
Jerry Zurlinger
Zellwood
Tom Kelly, Sr
Clayton Tremain
Roy Christopher
Webb Ley
Charlie Bowman
Claire Brigham
Ned Fuller
T. D. Scarf
Dale Brown
Austin Trask
H. D. Overhiser
Jack Groves
Bill Shriner
Humiliation May Direct Trust Away From Tradition
Dr. C. A. Carrier at the Presbyterian church cites the 1923 financiers meeting as a blueprint of the future. He argues that trust shifted from financiers to scientists and atomic missiles by 1957. The preacher warns that humbling Vanguard's failure could steer people toward reliance on the Word of God rather than tradition.
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Jesus
C. A. Carrier
Presbyterian Church
Carriel
Florida Senate President W A Shands named
The Florida Senate selects W A Shands of Gainesville as its president to lead the upper chamber and steer legislative agenda. Shands, a seasoned lawmaker from Gainesville, assumes the role with experience in state governance and policy.
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The
Florida Senate
W. A. Shands
Gainesville
The Messiah Heads Methodist Yule Activities
The Methodist church plans Christmas observances highlighted by Handel s The Messiah to be sung December 22 at 7 30 p m by a county wide group under Miss Louise McClure. A Christmas movie O Holy Night will precede congregational carols and music, with a live Nativity Scene on the church steps starting December 19 through Christmas Eve.
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Methodist Church
Louise McClure
Cathedral Films
Daughter and Mother Win Cars in Separate Promotions
A Mount Dora mother Mrs Merrill Turner won a car in an Elks club benefit for Harry-Anna Crippled Children’s home in Umatilla. Her daughter Mrs Wilfred deYoung of Weymouth Massachusetts won another car at a supermarket promotion. Both cars are from the same maker.
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Mount Dora
Merrill Turner
Elks Club
Harry-Anna
Umatilla
Wilfred deYoung
Weymouth
Mass
Lakes and Hills Garden Club Dessert Card Party Friday
Hundreds of Mount Dora women and holiday guests will gather at the Lakeside Inn for the Lakes and Hills Garden club annual dessert card party and bazaar. The event is the club's major social activity and fundraiser, featuring a bazaar with Christmas decorations and a 1:30 p.m. card party and dessert. Tickets are available from Mrs. E. A. Nimnicht or at the Smart Shop.
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Mount Dora
Lakeside Inn
Lakes and Hills
Sylvan Shores POA Elects Seven New Directors
Seven new directors were elected at the Sylvan Shores Property Owners association annual meeting held at the Community building. Over 100 of 177 homeowners attended. two directors were retained. John Cope serves as 1957 president.
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Sylvan Shores Property Owners Association
al Crone
L. E. Dean
R. E. Dinsmore
L. L. Phillips
L. B. Ritter
G. J. Schillerstrom
J. M. Smith
Jack Pease, Jr
G. N. Siess
Postal Service
Sylvan Shores Park
John Cope
Edith S. Smith Passes at 76 in Donnelly Street Home
Edith Sterling Smith, active Presbyterian worker and longtime Brooklyn Music School registrar for 28 years, died last Friday at the Donnelly Street home of Alice and Grace Davis. A Norwich, Conn. native, she had resided in Brooklyn and New York. Last rites planned in New York with interment at Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn. Rehbaum Funeral Home handled local arrangements.
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Edith Sterling Smith
Presbyterian Church
Alice
Grace Davis
Donnelly St
Miss Smith
Norwich
Greenwood Cemetery
Brooklyn
Rehbaum Funeral Home
Santa to Visit City With Parade and Candy Giveaways
The Chamber of Commerce urges entries for the 1957 Christmas home decorating contest with a December 21 deadline. Santa will arrive by fire truck at Donnelly Park at 2 p.m. to meet youngsters and hear Christmas wishes.
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Chamber of Commerce
Betty Siess
Chamber
Santa Claus
Santa
Donnelly Park
Let us be silent that we may hear the whisper of God
A reflective quote from Emerson urges quietude to hear divine guidance, emphasizing inner listening over external clamor.
Sylvan Shores Gains Home Mail Service After Survey
Postmaster Hary Hopcraft announced Sylvan Shores will receive city type mail delivery after a post holiday survey to determine eligible streets. The change from curb scooter routes to house delivery raises higher costs, with eight hours needed for the same 550 homes and extended walking distances for carriers. Local residents vary in interest with some preferring current rural delivery.
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Hary Hopcraft
Osterland
Atlanta
Post Office Department
Hopcraft
Florida
Orlando
Donnelly St
Sylvan Shores
Mount Dora
Bearer in The Heiress Makes It an Outstanding Success
IceHouse theatre features Carol Trask as The Heiress in a warm human drama. Sam Buck and Frances Lovell deliver strong performances while Buck also designs sets, with a cast including Tom Galloway and Joyce Denton in debut roles.
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Carol Trask
Little Theatre
IceHouse Theatre
IceHouse Players
Eustis
Mrs. Trask
Ohio
Euclid Little Theatre
Sam Buck
Tavares
Train Reminder Affects Mount Dora Players Building Site
A grinding train near the eastern fringe of Mount Dora disrupts performances at the icehouse venue on Charles street. The transit noise occurs during key scenes, forcing actors to pause as bids and contract work for the city proceed to finalize the new building site for the Players group.
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Mount Dora
Charles St
Be Theatrical Group
Ee Aca
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