Christmas Eve at Plymouth Delights With Santa Visit
The Mt Plymouth community recalls a quiet holiday season marked by power glitches and a brave approach to household mishaps. Neighbors helped patch leaks, fix lamps, and endure a windy night as Santa arrived on a fire truck to greet children while carols and photos captured memories for the new year.
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Guy Lombardo
Hank Williams
the 8 Brothers
Icity
Henry David
Mr. Thoreau
Santa Claus
Seagraves
Santa
Mildred Todd
Mt. Plymouth
Community Christmas Party Lights Up Sorrento
A strong turnout for a Christmas party on December 20 in Sorrento featured carol singing led by Mrs. Joanne Driggers, Santa arriving by fire truck, and gifts for about 75 children. Organizers praised volunteers including Floyd Bagwell and Bert Gwann for tree prep and lighting, with thanks to the Sorrento Fire Department and local civic groups.
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Doric Foods
Joanne Driggers
Doris Geddes
Maggie Fisher
Santa
Floyd Bagwell
Bert Gwann
J. B. Prevatt
John Treadwell
Ellis Fouse
Sam Wiggins
Sorrento
Lester Weinmann
Civic Club Party
Kathryn Stadtmeir
Lake County
Scouts Lead Pledge at New Citizens Swearing In
Henry W. Land II Scoutmaster and three Troop 19 members from Mount Dora participated in the swearing-in ceremony for 56 new U S citizens at the Orlando Federal Building. They led the Pledge of Allegiance as the ceremony opened with Judge George Co. Seeee ae. Scouts Roy Hamlin Robbie Morton and Billy Harding earned Citizenship in the Nation merit badge under Mrs. Henry W. Land Sr. and work toward Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Land II
BSA
Mount Dora
United States
Federal
Orlando
United States of America
George Co. Seeee
Roy Hamlin
Robbie Morton
Billy Harding
Henry W. Land Sr
Ocklawaha
Daughters of the American Revolution
Mount Dora Flower Shop Offers Seasonal Bouquets and Delivery
Walt and Grace Wiederhold run Mount Dora Flower Shop at 427 N Donnelly St Mount Dora offering floral decorations for events and anniversaries. They provide cut flowers potted plants terrariums baskets and more with in town and long distance delivery through Florists Transworld Delivery Association open Monday and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm.
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Walt
Grace Wiederhold
Mount Dora
N. Donnelly St
Walt Wiederhold Sr
Mildred
In4town
Florists
Transworld Delivery Association
United States
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Plymouth
Serrente
By Elenor Sammons
Kodak i
Photo Center
Florida
Golden Triangle
Cumberland Farms
Mt. Dora
Tavares
Howey-in-Hills
Fla. Turnpike
Germont
Royal Warrant
Bank OF Mount Dora
Eva Bartlett
N. Highland St
Thriftway
P.O. Box
Cleaning Service
Jim Hix
E. Alfred St
Golden Triangle Builders
Tiliphorit
Mount Dora Motor Lodge
Ken
Woody
Business Review
Seal Seafood Market
Minerva Art Gallery
Your Complete Art Center
East Fourth Ave
Karl
Shady Oaks Villa
Corner 9Th & Grandview
Kismet
Umatilla Blvd
Umatilla
Russell Stover
Darrell Wests
Donnelly St
North Hwy
Alto
Charles Demkq
Conigly
Cypress Gardens
Cottrell Marin
S. 14Th St. Leesburg
Alta-Dena
Fladora Road
Tilly
Joe Collins
Ihea
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