Hiroshima a Symphony of the Atomic Age
A tribute to John Hersey's Hiroshima as a powerful New Yorker report. It follows six individuals in a sunlit August day and the subsequent disaster, describing the bomb’s human toll, rescuers, and survivors with stark, cautious reverence. The reviewer urges every American to read and grasp the atom bomb’s impact and the even broader hydrogen threat.
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Hiroshima
Lake County
United World Federalists
John Hersey
New Yorker Magazine
America
Mercy
Mr. Tanimoto
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Dr Campbell warns that erosion among people endangers the nation. He says a thin generation between today and tomorrow faces cross currents shaping youth opinions. He urges use of influence to defend the dignity of labor and the American way of life.
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Campbell
Mount Dora Gift Suggests Strong Community Ties
A newcomer to Mount Dora demonstrates notable appreciation with a $2,200 gift. The donation signals thoughtful engagement with local affairs and may inspire others to contribute.
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Mount Dora
Call to guide actions to avert catastrophe and soil loss
A speaker warns that without proper guidance and direction the region faces a catastrophe far greater than soil erosion. It argues conservation is cheaper than restoration and urges proactive measures to protect bread supplies.
Mount Dora Baseball asks $100 bond for lights at Heim Field
Mount Dora Baseball Association finance committee seeks a $100 revenue bond from citizens to fund lighting Heim Field in 1950. Planned: raise $3,300 via 33 certificates at 4 percent, paid from baseball proceeds over 10 years, with town matching $3,300. Night games only on Monday and Thursday. Net 1949 profit about $500, though last place team. attendance often rises with night play. Information available at First National Bank, C. M. Jones & Son, Cooley & Christopher.
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Tavares
Eustis
Umatilla
Apopka
Kissimmee
Winter Garden
Lake Orange
D. Stephens, Jr
First National Bank
Orida
C. M. Jones & Son
Cooley & Christopher
Wintering In Florida Chronicle of a Week’s Weather and Blossoms
A weeklong diary from Lake County Florida describes morning moonlight over clouds, fragrant orange blossoms, and relaxed drives along the Orange Blossom Trail. The author reflects on nature’s beauty, seasonal blooms, and the contrast with work pressures as temperatures rise from the high sixties to the seventies.
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Lake County
Clermont
Florida
Lake Shore
Lake Dora
Villa Dora
A Winter Day Transforms With Morning Sunshine
The text describes a chilly start giving way to a bright midmorning, as sun melts clouds and snow under warmth. By afternoon the day becomes perfect with blue skies, late clouds at sunset, and a colorful horizon reflected in a lake. Evening brings cool air, blossoming fragrance, and a starry sky.
Rites Held For Mrs. Evelyn L. Broughton
Last rites were held at Tangerine Community church for Mrs. Evelyn L. Broughton who died Jan 27 at her winter home in Wellfleet Massachusetts. Burial was in Forest Cemetery Mount Dora. Survived by husband Richard S. Broughton son Richard C. of Wellfleet two daughters Lucille E. Broughton of Mount Dora and Mrs. Roger Bowers of Arlington Mass a brother Harold S Lyons of West Bridgewater and six grandchildren.
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Tangerine Community
Evelyn L. Broughton
T. E
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West Bridgewater
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Alginond
Louise Copland Lyon
Howard Seminary
Wellfleet
Episcopal Church
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Eustis
Forest Cemetery
Mount Dora
Richard S. Broughton
Richard C
Lucille E. Broughton
Roger Bowers
Arlington
Harold S. Lyons
Testimonial To Ambition Forty-Four Mount Dora Honor Students Named
Forty four Mount Dora students across grades seven to twelve are listed on the third period honor roll. Names include Jack Boyette Gerald Dake Jalene Howell Patty Johnson Dorothy Kurras Sara Jo Land Sestinia Larsen Carol Siess Walter TeStrake Glenn Woodworth George Cox Blanch Hardin John Keller Freddy Roseborough Jackie Shannon Barbara Siess Linda Woodham Ann Bowers Paul Hopkins Margie Kenyon Aline Paul Byron Smith Diane TeStrake William Beims Max Bulske Patsy Dean Charles Moorhead Norman Peters Carol Spang Bettye Ann Ray and Helen Whitehead Raoul Barker Herbert Kurras Pamela Lippman Mildred Pope Hilda Register Floyd Risley Marian Roseborough Robert Schneider Mary Martha Simpson George Sims Herbert Trenham Frances Wages and Helen Wages.
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Mount Dora School
Jack Boyette
Gerald Dake
Jalene Howell
Patty Johnson
Dorothy Kurras
Sara Jo Land
Sestinia Larsen
Carol Siess
Walter TeStrake
Glenn Woodworth
George Cox
Blanch Hardin
John Keller
Freddy Roseborough
Jackie Shannon
Barbara Siess
Linda Woodham
Ann Bowers
Paul Hopkins
Margie Kenyon
Aline Paul
Byron Smith
His Good Deed Produces Quarry
Karl Knorr of Tangerine believed he helped a victim from Vine Lake by arranging a ride to Mount Dora for treatment. Police identified the injured man as S. B. Brantley Jr of Altoona, charging him with robbery after $400 missing from his grandmother, 83 year old Laura Brantley, was recovered. State's Attorney said $360 was recovered. grandmother asked for nonprosecution.
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Karl Knorr
Tangerine
Knorr
Mount Dora
Richard Shipes
Sheriff's Department
S. B. Brantley, Jr
Altoona
Jesse W. Hunter
Laura Brantley
Change Of Heart World’s Hope Says Herlong
Congressman Syd Herlong urged Christians worldwide to apply Christian principles to solve global tensions after the hydrogen bomb approval. He warned that while bombs may serve as insurance, destruction awaits if hearts do not change, and called for unified faith driven action.
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Syd Herlong
Herlong
Andrew James 82 Succumbs At Home In Mount Dora
Andrew Joshuay James longtime Mount Dora resident and early settler died at his home in East Town January 29 at age 81. He arrived from Roanoke Virginia about six decades ago and helped clear land with J P Donnelly to make way for stores on Donnelly Street. He is survived by widow Rachel ten children and several relatives in Florida and beyond. The family note mentions a Homeric reference to sausage in writings.
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J. P. Donnelly
Donnelly St
Mount Dora
East Town
Roanoke
Rachel
Earl
Ida T. James
Forrista James Bowman
Andy James
Danbury
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