Simpson Announces Candidacy and Herlong Faces Opposition
Mount Dora real estate and insurance man M. Jack Simpson announces for re election to the Board of County Commissioners District Four while John Lofton of Orlando will oppose U S Syd Herlong Jr in the May primaries Opposition also gathers around other county posts with potential candidates from Eustis Groveland and Leesburg Simpson, son of former commissioner M V Simpson, has served 14 months with road and bridge projects advancing on Highways 441 27 and 50 and a Crow's Bluff bridge district four includes Mount Dora Eustis Cassia and Sorrento
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Jack” Simpson
Fuller
Board of
County Commissioners
Dorans
Orlando
John Lofton
Syd” Herlong, Jr
Leesburg
Lofton
Rnd Dillard
Eustis
Owens
C. Welborn
W.F. “Bill
Fruitland Park
State House of Representeat
J. A. “Tar
Boyd Leesburg
J. C. “Jake” Ga
Groveland
Board of County Commissioners
Simpson
U. S
Crow’s Bluff
Cassia
Sorrento
The Circle Completes Itself Through Good Comedy and Acting
Somerset Maugham's The Circle opens at Ice-House theatre with Ted Shawn as the clever father and a strong cast, delivering sharp comedy in the first two acts. Marguerite Miller as Lady Kitty and Berrien McCain as Lord are praised for standout performances. The production aims to boost the theatre's building fund during extra performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset Maugham
Maugham
Ted Shawn
Cheney
Shawn
Byron Pen
Knowles
Butler
Sam Buck
Marguerite Miller
Berrien McCain
McCain
Lord Reons
Virginia Baxter
Prize idea for biggest catch stirs fishing talk
Dr E E Lewis retired Ohio State educator weighs donating a new prize for next year’s Chamber of Commerce fishing tournament to honor the season’s biggest catch. He once reportedly caught a cow on the St Johns River while fishing with Joe Webb and O Brim, sparking debate over record sizes and recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Lewis
Ohio State University
Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Lewis
Winton
Lasater
Mrs. Cope
St. Johns
Joe Webb
O. Brim
Winter Haven
Planning Board Asked to Plan Number Changes
Council hears a request from Winter resident Frank Bridgman to standardize house numbering. Officials note the current system is archaic and inconsistent across town and suburbs, causing confusion for visitors and service calls. The plan aims for a uniform scheme to reduce misdelivery and doorbell interruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bridgman
Lou L. Heaton
Mount Dora
Waltz
Jerry Barnhart
Sylvan Shores
White Man's Religion-Less Than Indian's?
The Very Rev. Osborne R. Littleford of Orlando spoke at Mount Dora on white mistreatment of Indians and vowed to oppose a House bill due for hearing March 2. He described Seminoles in the Everglades seeking citizenship rights and aid to learn white ways, recounting his 20 year mission among Ojibway Indians and the troubles caused by whites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
United States
Osborne R. Littleford
St. Luke’s
Orlando
Mount Dora
Methodist Church
Dean Littleford
Everglades
House of Representatives
Forum
Dora concert set with Florida Symphony Feb. 19
Maestro Yves Chardon conducts the Florida Symphony Orchestra in Mount Dora for the Kiwanis sponsored Evening of Music. In rehearsal he discusses a Bizet Carmen Suite trumpet passage with Nedo Pandolphi as the horn section Jean Lamaire Charles Jackson and Jerry deSimone stand nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yves Chardon
Florida Symphony Orchestra
Bizet
Nedo Pandolphi
Jean Lamaire
Charles Jackson
Jerry deSimone
Mount Dora
Brisk Kiwanis Evening of Music Tickets Load Up Fast
Tickets for the Kiwanis sponsored Evening of Music on February 19 at the Community Building are already half sold in an 800 seat venue. Advance sales outpace prior years as a 75 piece orchestra led by maestro Yves Chardon tours Orange and Lake counties. Concert chair Dick Edgerton urges early purchases for front seats, with sale ending when capacity is reached. Tickets available at the Chamber of Commerce or from Kiwanis members. The program features classics by Beethoven Mendelssohn Saint Saens Dvorak Tschaikowsky and Brahms, aimed to boost youth appreciation of good music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Dick Edgerton
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
Yves Chardon
Orange
Lake Counties
Central Florida
Chardon
Beethoven
Mendelssohn
Saint Saens
Dvorak
Tschaikowsky
Brahms
Music of Masters Highlight Dorothy Ellison Concert
Dor o thy Ellison contralto sings a program of masters songs at East Town Community building Friday at 8 p m under Milner Rosenwald academy sponsorship. She opens with Purcell aria Where I Am Laid in Earth and performs in Italian French and German with works by Schubert Saint Saens Barber Carpenter Dunhill and more. Tickets at Mount Dora Pharmacy Rest A While gift shop or via academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Ellison
Milner-Rosenwald Academy
East Town
Samuel Barber
John Alden Carpenter
Rose
William Roy
Miss Ellison
Lil Boy
Red Cross Sets $12 555 Goal For Lake County Chapter
George J. White, 1954 campaign chair for the Lake County American Red Cross, says this year’s goal is $12,555, down from last year due to the Korea truce. He notes that 3.5 million service members still need help with personal and family problems. A new service assists dependents of service members abroad, with Red Cross directors assigned to each unit. The organization also supports some 26,300 volunteers monthly with treatment, recreation, and relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. White
Lake County
American Red Cross
Korea
Armed Services
White
The
Red Cross
United States
Cross
Celia Claflin Shaw
Bonvesian
Poor Guessers in Races Highlighted by Wary Voters
Voters show skepticism as race outcomes appear uncertain with many relying on guesswork. Analysts note limited information and ambiguous signals contributing to broad mispredictions among the public.
Sylvan Shores Rejects Annexation Bid
Residents of Sylvan Shores rejected annexation to Mount Dora at a Tuesday night meeting. Mayor Heaton reported prospects looked favorable, but about 100 residents stood for the vote with no affirmative response. Tax implications and street repairs, plus added service costs, were cited as reasons to stay independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvan Shores
Lou L. Heaton
Mount Dora
Ting
Rubidge
L. R. Heim
Actios Protection
Central Purchasing Plan in Operation Opens City Garage
The city’s central purchasing plan runs now at a new self owned garage on Tremain st. Earl Timmons serves as attendant guiding 14 trucks and cars two tractors and power mowers for gasoline fills and minor repairs. The plan began Monday. Work Supt. Rollin Javens won approval to buy a welding outfit jack and battery charger under $300. A lift is on order to allow Timmons to perform oil changes and grease jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremain St
Earl Timmons
Rollin Javens
Timmons
City Council Approves New Police Cruiser Purchase
The city bought a heavy-duty police car from Eustis Motor Co with shock absorbers included for no more than 40 dollars above the 1640 bid. It will have a 160 HP engine. The current Chevrolet unit stays as an extra city car used mainly by Building Inspector A. J. Waltz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis Motor Co
Chevrolet
A. J. Waltz
Mission Secretary To Speak At Local Church Meeting
Friday Rev. Quentin Leisher, special promotional secretary of the American Board of Foreign Missions, will address the Woman's Association gathering at the Community Church. The event highlights a guest speaker and a church meeting in the coming Friday schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quentin Leisher
American Board of Commissions For Foreign Missions
Woman's Association
County Board Considers Redistricting Impacts
Lake county faces a mandated redistricting with decisions postponed until population data from 1950 figures or new surveys are available. The plan could create extra precincts in Mount Dora Eustis and Leesburg and determine whether Leesburg becomes two districts, affecting voter registration and faster vote counting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Florida Supreme Court
Momen
Leesburg
Commission
Circuit
Truman G. Futch
Mount Dora
Eustis
Chamber Dinner Sets Election of Directors and Kick Off
The Chamber plans a dinner to elect directors from a slate presented by a nominating committee. Officers will be selected at Monday's meeting as the annual membership drive begins. The kick off breakfast at Villa Dora Hotel starts 8 am. Carl Graves and Richard Edgerton lead the solicitors teams. Reports on Chamber activities will be shared at Friday’s 6 30 p m dinner, tied to a citrus promotion with the Citrus Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber
Villa Dora
Carl Graves
Richard Edgerton
Citrus Commission
Presbyterian Pastor Calls Conference for New City Church
Rev. Charles A. Carrier invites the community to a Sunday evening conference at his home 211 E. 10th Ave at 7 30 for a seed meeting that may grow into a Florida Presbyterian Synod church. Attendees urged to attend. HOY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Presbyterian Synod
Charles A. Carrier
Presbyterian Church
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Herlong
Jack Simpson
Jack O’brien
IceHouse
Sara McCain
Hans Sober
County Board
Presbyterian
HOY
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