Lott Defends Self Amid Attack Over Desegregation Plans
Milner-Rosenwald principal in Mount Dora, Lott, faces a letter-writer calling him out over support for a Negro swimming pool. He defends not opposing the Supreme Court decision but urges gradual, peaceful progress while seeking funds. the pool drive nears a $5,000–$10,000 goal with a January 1 match deadline.
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Lott
Milner-Rosenwald
East Town
Pittsburgh Courier
Lions Club
Kiwanis
Rotary
Woman's Club
Lions
H. H. Barrett
Courier
Mr. Lott
Srme
Supreme Court
Florida
Anastasia on IceHouse Stage Puts Nobility to the Test
The IceHouse presents Marcelle Maurette's Anastasia adapted for the American stage running through Saturday. Susan Odom stars as the hopeful princess turned inmate and allegorically tested by a scheming court, with Sara McCain as the dowager queen and Ed Vogeler as Prince Bounine in a strong ensemble.
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Anastasia
IceHouse Theatre
Marcelle Maurette
Ruth
Mount Dora
Susan Odom
Sara McCain
Ed Vogeler
Srecee
Mr. Vogeler
Puta
Classified ads claim fast sales and rentals
Readable ad snippets show buyers praising rapid sellouts and renters praising quick results. Individuals like Tommy Wise and Mrs A P describe swift sales and repeated insertions as the classified section proves effective. Some readers seek refunds or second chances after successful postings.
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Tommy Wise
Williams and Brooks Announce Two Newborn Boys
Mr and Mrs M O Buster Williams announce the birth of Steven Burr on December 3 at Durham Young hospital Leesburg weighing seven pounds. Mr and Mrs C E Brooks report a son James Stanley born December 9 at Durham Young weighing seven pounds eight ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O
Buster” Williams
Steven Burr
Durham Young Hospital
Leesburg
C. E. Brooks
James Stanley
Durham Young
Hospital Group Forms to Assess Cost Feasibility
A Mount Dora area hospital planning group formed by local residents including Robert Montgomery Fred Vincenti Mrs Paul H Reese and Edwin C Miller aims to gather concrete data on building type and cost. Betty Siess serves as secretary. The group will form committees on site building legal ways and means and public information. They will present findings to residents to gauge support for a drive. Orlando's Orange Memorial, with 400 beds, was recently taxed to 428 crowded in temporary beds.
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Mount Memorial
Mondrews
Robert Montgomery
Fred Vincenti
Paul H. Reese
Mount Dora
Edwin C. Miller
Zellwood
Betty Siess
Travers
Orlando
Orange Memorial
Nativity Scene Carol Sing in Mount Dora December 19
Mount Dora hosts a community carol sing on the Fifth avenue lawn of City Hall to dedicate a life like nativity scene. Mrs. R N White leads with music by Mrs. R C Bardwell and daughter Becky on accordion. The plywood scene recreates Botticelli Adoration of the Magi and will be floodlit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Igen Aaro
City Hall
Woman’s Club
R. N. White
R. C. Bardwell
Becky
Edith Fairfax Davenport
Florida
Boticelli
March of Dimes Plans Reached In Mount Dora
The 1957 March of Dimes opens January 2 in Mount Dora with the Junior Women’s Club as sponsor. Chairwoman Mrs. James B. Sarin leads the fund drive to aid polio victims and boost research, with early donations already reaching $100 toward a goal higher than last year’s $1,800.
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Mount Dora
James B. Sarin
Jackson
William Stephens
Patty Beans
Frank Stewart
Rhoda Horton
J. M. Greene
William Bland
Postal Workers Urged Christmas Bonus by Boris Al Berry
Boris Al Berry, author of Pursestrings of Retirement, opened a 1956 Post Office Appreciation fund with a $5 seed. He cites December figures of about 340 000 outgoing and similar incoming mail pieces, roughly 20 000 per workday, urging a Yuletide bonus for postal staff to be presented that weekend as a show of gratitude. The fund will close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Berry
Post Office
Last Trip Home For Mr. Broughton
Richard S. Broughton 77 died December 4 at Wellfleet after a weeks long illness. He lived in Tangerine for 13 seasons and was buried at Pine Forest cemetery in Mount Dora after a graveside service officiated by Rev. Louis Johnson. He leaves a son Richard and a daughter Mrs. John A Herron plus a brother John C. of Hyannis and sister Mrs. Florence White of Brockton along with five grandchildren. Rehbaum Funeral home handled arrangements.
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Richard S. Broughton
Wellfleet
Mass
Mr. Broughton
Mount Dora
Pine Forest
Massachussets
Broughton
Richard
John. A. Herron
John C
Hyannis
Florence White
Brockton
Tangerine
Episcopal Church
Louis Johnson
Rehbaum
Church Bazaar Event Draws Residents and Profit
St Edward's Episcopal Church held its first bazaar on Grandview Street drawing many residents for hospitality and trinket shopping. The event realized about $400 in profit and will become an annual affair per Mrs John McCormick auxiliary president.
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St. Edward’s Episcopal Church
Grandview St
John McCormick
Women’s Auxiliary
Annexation votes divide towns as Sylvan Shores rejects
In a tight turnout, Sylvan Shores voted 291 to 51 against extending city limits toward the exclusive subdivision. Mount Dora backed annexation 345 to 175 but both sides must approve. Park board retention passed 323 to 233. City Council seats went to Walker 447 Coleman 376 Prinz 353 with others at 179 and 252. Only 580 of 1415 registered cast ballots. Mayor cited misrepresentation debates over annexation. E. G. Rice led opposition presence at polling.
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Sylvan Shores
Joe J. Druar
George Siess
Martha Hunter
Harry Fogg
Lerie
E. G. Rice
Roy Christopher
Park Commission
Mount Dora
Thomas Spencer
Oliver J. Tillson
Gretchen T. Elliott
Robert Walker
Dines
Lake Coleman
Lions Club
Bill Prinz
Walker
Coleman
Prinz
Arthur Jewell
Talbot Simpson
W. D. Patton
Sylvan Shores Hotel
Rice
Surveying Shores Route Delayed As State Roads Office Postspones Meeting
Mayor W D Patton voices frustration over two week delay in a state Road Department meeting to present recommendations on rerouting Highway 441. Survey work continues along Pine Crest and Sylvan Shores as crews determine sea level height near Lake Gertrude crossing. Opponents plan a strong show at the rescheduled session while Patton notes no action until then.
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W. D. Patton
State Road Department
Pinecrest
Sylvan Shores
Patton
Road Board
William Dial
Morningside Dr
Lake Gertrude
Dial
Mrs Overhiser Elected State King’s Daughters President
Mrs Harold D Overhiser of Mount Dora is named state president of the Florida branch of King’s Daughters. Mrs John A Crosswhite of Mount Dora will serve as corresponding secretary. Mrs George W Coffin of Jacksonville, sister of Mount Dora’s D Fletcher Crane, is elected state treasurer. At the local chapter meeting Mrs C R Javens will receive a 50 year citation. Members are asked to bring a toy for Christmas boxes for needy children.
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Harold D. Overhiser
Mount Dora
Florida
King’s Daughters
John A. Crosswhite
Lake Worth
George W. Coffin
Jacksonville
D. Fletcher Crane
C. R. Javens
Sunshine Circle
International Order of King’s Daughters and Sons
Coffin
City Half Way On Seal Sale Progress Report
Mount Dora remains a little over half way toward last year’s $2,061 Christmas Seals goal with $1,333 raised so far. Sorrento totals $67 and Lake Jem $137, while the county totals $8,034 for the week. Last year’s overall figure was $13,179.
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Mount Dora
Roy Christopher
Lake County TB and Health Association
Sorrento
Lake Jem
Berlin-Rimmed With 1 000 Tanks Airman Keller Reports In Berlin
A/2C John H. Keller son of Mr and Mrs Jack Keller of Eighth Ave sent a letter home describing life in Berlin He said the western sector is surrounded by 1 000 Russian tanks and that life is tense and expectant He is a Mount Dora High School and Florida State University graduate who studied Russian and now serves as an interpreter in the Air Force.
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John H. Keller
Jack Keller
Berlin
Keller
Mount Dora High School
Florida State University
Air Force
The Worship That Pleases A Thankful Heart
A brief aphorism noting that worship is most acceptable when offered with a thankful and cheerful heart, attributed to Plutarch.
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Plutarch
Public Invited To Pool Benefit At East Town Center
A program to benefit the East Town Swimming Pool Fund will be presented at the East Town community center Friday evening by the Milner Rosenwald academy children. The pageant Christ mas in Three Acts features singing dancing and a finale The Messiah. Many local youths participate in the opening pageant and other acts with a full list of names provided.
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East Town
Milner-Rosenwald Academy
Catherine Bell
Pauline Williams
Shelia Russell
Ethel Banner
Shirley Jackson
J. W. Christon
Gladys Murray
Ray Bowers
Juanita Walker
Ben Gilyard
Willie Albert Moore
Marion Graham
Robert Perry
Calvin Alexander
Ernest Woods
Ronald Burke
Eight Days Left For Chamber Decorating Contest
Residents with Christmas spirit may enter the Chamber of Commerce lighting and decorating contest. Register at the Chamber office. homes will be judged by impartial judges with a decision date of December 22. A separate prize will be awarded for display by city merchants.
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Chamber
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Mr. Barrett
Uncle Tom
Saeed Grepin
Eustis High School
Prince Bounine
al Crone
Merchant
IceHouse
Henry Metz, Jr
Prince
Steve Maleski
Councellor
Earl Story
Grace Olson
Bud Schuckert
Phoebe Lightner
Grace Campbell
John Chrissecretary
Ted Chan
Evelyn F Peters
Charles Fish
March of Dimes
Sylvan Shores Property Owners Association
James DeGarmo
John Cope
Arthur Smith
W. K. Cookson
Ross Swartsel
Frank Kemp
J. W. Shaw
J. W. Pease, Jr
Rosemary Bennett
Shoemaker
Anne Hamlin
Anna Rae Straight
Helen“ Whittington
Bruce Bennett
Nellie Rose
Mildred Camburn
Charlotte Bennett
Joe
Trip
Walker, Coleman, Prinz
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