Snow Of Cans Buries Scout Drive For Navajo Aid
The Boy Scouts of Troup 19 thank Dorans for Christmas Good Turn help that produced over 600 cans of food and about 1300 pounds. The cans will be shipped from Mount Dora to Navajo Indians for Christmas relief, via an Indian mission. Donations included 100 from the King's Daughters and Sons and 50 from Kiwanis converted into more cans.
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Boy Scouts of
Troup 19
Dorans
Mount Dora
King’s Daughters and Sons
Kiwanis Club
Death Claims Former Mount Dora Woman
Obituary for Mrs. W. C. Williams former Mount Dora resident who died at her Staunton Virginia home last Friday. A former teacher and longtime Mount Dora resident she built the Marchant home on 11th avenue and served as a church worker and president of the Lake County Baptist Woman's Missionary Union. Funeral services and burial occurred in Staunton on Monday.
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Mount Dora
W. C. Williams
Staunton
Woman’s Missionary’. Union
Lake County
East Town Churches Share Busy Holiday Season
Two Sundays of services in East Town highlighted St. Marys Baptist church as outstanding both spiritually and financially. St John Primitive Baptist and F M churches reported strong sermons by Rev Gainer and Rev McNair. The Helland club plans to donate to elderly for Christmas while warning against mixing gas and whiskey. St Johns to hold Christmas Eve watch meeting. Mount Dora Golf Club offers greens fee 1.50 from Dec 1 to Apr 1.
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East Town
St. Mary’s Baptist Church
St. Mary
T St. John Primitive Baptist Church
St. E
F. M. Chacsirsegs
Gainer
St. John
McNair
Helland Club
Lake County
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T. M. Thomas
Quincy
Midway
St. John’s
Mount Dora Golf Club
Christmas Week Services at Methodist Church
The Methodist Church by the VI hosts Rev. George Gibson who will preach What Does the Divinity of Jesus Mean and perform Christmas organ recitals. The Annual Christmas Eve Festival begins Wednesday at 7 pm with a children’s program directed by Mrs. Gladys Johnson and music by Jeanette Pike Stanley. The Nativity service with candlelight follows at 11 in the sanctuary. Sunday school at 9:45 am and youth activities at 8 pm. The M Y F hosts its Christmas party Tuesday at 8 pm at the Parish House with readings by Mrs. Etta Austin McDonald and a Lionel Barrymore recording. Public invited to participate.
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C. M. Brown
George Gibson
Jesus
Mr. Gibson
Gladys Johnson
Jeanette Pike Stanley
M.Y.F
Etta Austin McDonald
Dicken
Lionel Barrymore
Deansboro Visit Described as Pleasant This Summer
Residents recalling their summer in Deansboro New York describe it as enjoyable noting warm weather and scenic surroundings. Local families reported peaceful days and friendly community events throughout the season.
Florida Bank Activity Up Nine Percent in 1947 Ten Months
A Florida State Department of Commerce report shows business debits in Florida’s leading financial centers rose about nine percent over the first ten months of 1947 compared with the same period in 1946, indicating improved economic activity statewide.
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Florida
Florida State
Conmerce
Penguin diving drift Icy wings propel swift underwater flight
Penguins swim underwater using flattened wings as oars and feet as rudders. Britannica notes their wings act as fins propelling them with speed and grace as they move through the water.
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Trademark
Eustis
Methodist Church
W. R. Dibble & Son
Sylvan Shores
Washington
Exeter
Santa
Thor’ Automagic
Lake County Supply CO
Tavares
Deansboro
N. Y
Remiree
Wismee
America
Mount Dora, Florida
Burton
Refrigerated Candy Department
Parker
Sheaffer
Schick
Remington
Gale’s
Whitman
Pangburn
Hollingsworth
Rexall
Philco
Philco Auto Radios
PN Goodies
Ee Foods
MTN ZL
Howey-In-The-Hills, Florida
Tavares Exchange
Floridan Country Club
Lewis Beers
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