Eisenhower as the nation’s unselfish leader in a perilous era
The piece praises General Dwight D. Eisenhower after his Europe tour and radio address. It frames him as a humane, positive leader who rejects greed and bullying, calling on Americans to lead in unity to secure freedom, peace, and renewed European morale. It highlights his contrast with cynical aims and lauds his character and resolve.
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European Defense Army
Dwight D. Eisenhower
America
Europe
Eisenhower
Verdun
Vittorio Veneto
Hitler
Washington
Valley Forge
Korea
Lighting Dora's Sky Inspires Mount Dora Supporters
The IceHouse Players are praised for their production Light Up the Sky which boosted Mount Dora and nearby, with special commendation for director Frances Lovell of Tavares and the behind the scenes crew. The group earns community praise and recommendation as quality local entertainment for residents and visitors.
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IceHouse
Mount Dora
Frances Lovell
Tavares
Dorans
Florida milk dealer defends Reader's Digest Lawson piece
A Florida milk distributor rejects claims about J. J. Lawson of Akron Ohio as a magazine story. Lawson sells milk cheaply to help low income families despite the Florida Milk Commission’s 25 cent quart price. Akron Health department tests confirm milk quality equal to higher priced options. The Tribune reprinted the Digest article and urged consideration by readers and legislators.
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Lake County
Florida
Reader’s Digest
J. J. Lawson
Akron
Ohio
Lawson
Florida Milk Commission
Lawsoff
Akron Health Department
State Board
Tribune
Choir to perform at World Day of Prayer meet in Baptist church
East Town Methodist choir will sing Friday at 8 p.m. in a World Day of Prayer mass meeting at the Baptist church. Karl Lehmann Florida Kiwanis district governor and Lake County Chamber secretary will speak, with joint Lions Kiwanis and BPW sponsorship. The choir members pictured include Queen McNair Frances Moore Corrine Wilson Mary Donaldson and Lizzie Lockett. Forrista Bowman, a Mount Dora native and noted concert singer, will also perform.
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East Town
Corrine Wilson
Mary Donaldson
Lizzie Lockett
Forrista Bowman
Mount Dora
New York
Connecticut
Wintering In Florida Chronicle of a Cold Week
A Florida observer chronicles a week of unusual cold and rain threatening citrus crops and agriculture. He notes frost danger, contrast with prior winters, glimpses of spared Lake County regions, and a cautious hope for recovery and a coming spring.
Merchants Plan Third Fish Fry at Gilbert Park
Merchants plan a third social fish fry to boost interest in the Merchants Division. The Monday gathering at Gilbert Park starts at 7 p.m. for members and families, with Jim Klusmeier as general chair man.
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Gilbert Park
Merchants Division
Jim Klusmeier
Un delivered mail note cites war quote to professor
A dated note from the Adult Education Department at the University of Florida addressed to a professor transcribes a quote from a widely printed authority. It claims nationalist leaders aim to involve the United States in a full scale war with communists and notes nationalist troops are under equipped lacking shoes and proper clothing.
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Charles Bushong
University of Florida
United States
Dora’s Poppy Day Set for February 17 in Mount Dora
Poppy Day in Mount Dora is scheduled for Saturday February 17. American Legion auxiliary chairwoman Mrs Kathryn Lobeck urges all Dorans to wear a poppy to aid veteran rehabilitation in hospitals nationwide. Proceeds from dimes and dollars fund auxiliary welfare activities for disabled veterans with Girl Scouts leading sales in the downtown area.
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Mount Dora
Kathryn Lobeck
American Legion Auxiliary
Doran
Fourth Annual Michigan Society Picnic
The Michigan Society hosts its fourth annual picnic at the Community Building Friday at noon. Each family should bring its own table service.
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The
Michigan Society
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Paul H. Reese
Mabel Norris Reese
Dora
Enterprise
Lake Dora
Tampa
Florida Press Association
Bernard
WM. P. Wingler
Orin Aris
Mr. T. Reid Lauterback
Mount Dora, Florida
Pow Elliott
Walter Brennan
Marie Windsor Brennan
Marie Windsor
T Joan
Sterling
Dixon
Re Glass
Menagerie
Tucson
RKO Radio
PSN
Mata
DesTinayi
Technicolor
Warner Anderson
John Archer
Tom Powers
X Wesson
James Cagney
Virginia
Trail of the Rustlers
West Point
J. G. Ray, JR
Central
Florida EX
Orlando
Orlando City
Florida State University
James E. Strates
Greyhound
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