Henry H Swift Leads Democratic Lawn Bowling Committee
Henry H Swift chairs the Games committee overseeing league team selection social play and daily rink assignments with members E B Blackburne Boyle Chesley Heaton Kellogg and Skogland. The article honors Mabel Swift for entertainment leadership and notes the passing of Harvey Gourley, a respected bowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Swift
E. B. Blackburne
Boyle
Chesley
Heaton
Kellogg
Skogland
Harry Swift
Mabel Swift
Harvey Gourley
Bowlers Enjoy Skit At Lawn Bowling Club Christmas Party
President Ed Wallace and Mrs. Margaret Chesley led a club Christmas party skit at the Lawn Bowling clubhouse. Mrs. Lottie Clermont Gregor and Mrs. Ruth Reed provided entertainment while guests joined in Christmas carols sung by H. S. Bradley and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Wallace
Margaret Chesley
The
Lawn Bowling Club
Lottie Clermont Gregor
Ruth Reed
H. S. Bradley
Barker Receives Silver Beaver for Scout Service
William Jay Barker was awarded the Silver Beaver, the top national honor for a Scout leader, at Sanford during a Central Florida Council meeting. Lake County Judge W. Troy Hall Jr. was named chairman of the Lake district, and 100 extra acres were added to the Lake Norris Scout camp near Umatilla, doubling its size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jay Barker
Lake County
Barker
Sanford
Central Florida
Lake Norris
Umatilla
Ocala National Park
Broward Biography Highlights Florida’s Fighting Democrat
University of Florida Press publishes a new biography of Napoleon Broward. Samuel Proctor notes Broward’s role in Carrie Nation’s anti liquor drive in Florida, the Everglades drainage dispute, battles against a railroad monopoly, and his Spanish-American War filibustering actions aiding Cuban patriots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon Bonaparte Broward
Florida
University of Florida Press
University Publicity Department
Samuel Proctor
University
Carrie Nation
Everglades
Broward
Christmas Preparations Preview at St. Marys M B Church
Last Sunday’s rainy day did not mar St. Marys M B church services. Rev H Mitchel preached on Bride and Groom cometh. Nellie Lee Pool Estella Cornell and families visiting East Town. Pallbearers Union to convene in Bunnell Florida on the fifth Sunday this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's M.B
Joseph Bowls
H. Mitchel
B.T.U
Nion
Russell
Nellie Lee Pool
Estella Cornell
Bishop Pool
East Town
Mary Ella Williams
Fred Price
Little J. C. Williams, Jr
Forrista James Bowman
Ida T. James
Rachel James
Eustis Hospital
Earl James
Bowman
Bunnell, Fla
T. M. Thomas
Prayer Better Than H Bomb Says Congressman Herlong
Congressman A. Syd Herlong urges constituents in Lake County to rely on prayer over weaponry in a Christmas message. He calls Christianity essential against communism, notes sacrifices ahead, and prays for comfort for those who have suffered.
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Syd” Herlong
Lake County
Congressman Herlong
U.S. House of Representatives
Mount Dora to Host Cage Schedule Opens January 2
Mount Dora's cage schedule begins Tuesday January 2 with a strong team and Eustis as the opener at the local gymnasium. The Central Florida conference basketball tournament is set for Mount Dora February 14 to 16. Coach Dan Spear prepares a squad built on football speed and grit from the fall season. January games include Clermont at Mount Dora Friday January 5 Oviedo Tuesday January 9 and Tavares Friday January 12.
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Mount Dora
Eustis
Central Florida
Dan Spear
Central
Clermont
Oviedo
Tavares
Kiwanians Plan Ladies Night Banquet at Community Building
Kiwanians and their ladies gather for the annual Ladies Night banquet at the Community building Wednesday evening December 27 starting at 7 p.m. The dinner will be followed by entertainment. Some members will attend the Florida District Mid Winter conference in Lakeland January 6 and 7 with Secretary Lou L Heaton.
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Kiwanis Club
Lakeland
Lou L. Heaton
Smile Contest Highlights Mount Dora Community Spirit
The community gathered as Mrs. Bowman’s daughter, a trained singer from Mount Dora, performed with the Community Chorus of East Town and Milner Rosenwald academy students. A $25 prize was awarded to Mrs. Fenton for possessing the most sincere smile, with several women among top vote getters and merchants noting the village’s democratic spirit.
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Bowman
Will James
John Donnelly
Mount Dora
Donnelly Park
New York
Danbury
Milner - Rosenwald Academy
Academy
C. O. Lott
Fenton
Lavonne LaDue Lashar
Wylania Miller
Juanita Vanderoeff
Margo Hosford
Clark Dillenbeck
William Prinz
Doris Moorhead
Betty Siess
J. E. Fortner
R. C. Bardwell
John Murray
June Ford
W. G. Wells, Tavares
Frances Wages
Helen Kurras
Ed Willingham
Mildred Leatherbury
R. V. Parker
Howard Simpson
W. A. Keen
T. E. Deering
Ben Muecke
John Gardner
Carl Tucker
F. E. Dutton
Daphne Rowe
Tavares
Frank Burkhart
Slater
Voice of Forrista Bowman Shines at Mount Dora Park Concert
Mount Dora residents praised lyric soprano Forrista Bowman a former resident who has gained concert status in northern cities. She featured in the Donnelly Park Merchants Division program directed by C O Lott Milner Rosenwald academy East Town and joined by the Community chorus.
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Mount Dora
Merchants Division
Donnelly Park
Forrista Bowman
C. O. Lott
Milner - Rosenwald Academy
East Town
Shuffle boarding brings record turnout for singles contest
Friday's event saw 20 ladies compete in a singles contest with Mrs. Herblin winning. The week promises busy sport with a Santa Claus game Tuesday and a Full Moon tournament at Lakeland drawing teams from across Central Florida. New members join daily as a cheerful winter of healthful sport begins.
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Herblin
Lakeland
Central Florida
List of Women Appointees Named in Community Group
A long roster includes Cox, Mrs. C. J. Brown, Mrs. Ronald Christie, Mrs. Vernon Huff, Mrs. Millard Reid, Mrs. George Hawkins, Jean Dugan, Mrs. J. E. Flint, Mrs. Berrien McCain, Mrs. W. M. Buckman, Mrs. Howard Wetz, Mrs. Ed Avery, Mrs. Farmer Green, Mrs. Ray Eckhordt, Mrs. William Kearsley, Mrs. Harry Hopcraft, Mrs. J. B. Griswold, Mrs. J. G. Ray Jr., Mrs. Carl Graves, Mrs. Glen Chapman, Mrs. C. M. Jacobson, Mrs. G. B. Ramsdell, Mrs. J. R. Tucker, Mrs. A. A. Adams, Mrs. R. Lynn, Mrs. J. E. Driver, Mrs. M. O. Williams, Mrs. Richard Edgerton, Mrs. W. Godtel and Mrs. Malon Cheatham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Graves
Glen Chapman
C. M. Jacobson
G. B. Ramsdell
J. R. Tucker
A. A. Adams
R. Lynn
J. E. Driver
M. O. Williams
Richard Edgerton
W. Godtel
Malon Cheatham
Healing through faith across diverse churches
People seek physical healing by embracing medical science while finding comfort in churches of every faith. The article highlights how spiritual support complements medical care and strengthens resilience.
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Faith
Albrecht Duirer
J. Greenwald, Inc
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