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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1954
Page
6
The speaker notes decentralization has spread, with salesmen visiting smaller cities. Pensacola is highlighted for gains, and Florida is praised as a healthy, desirable place to live. He cites returning soldiers and a youthful influx as beneficial to Florida’s economy and image.
Edwin Mead of Deer Island ranch earned six honors at the Florida State Fair in Tampa. With five short-horns he captured the grand championship for a bull and the reserve grand for another, while three bulls and one heifer won first prizes in preliminaries.
The auxiliary sponsors an Orphanage Tea and benefit card party on Thursday February 18 at 2 p.m. in the Parish House Eus tis. Tickets are sold in Mount Dora and Tangerine. A Marine lieutenant described the orphans as capable children whose parents were victims of hardship and war.
The American Legion post will host a high school oratorical contest on Thursday February 18 at 10 45 am in the Community building. Judges include Mayor Lou Heaton Rev H Mauriece Felton and City Clerk William Stewart. A gold medal goes to the winner and a silver to the runner up. The winner advances to the county contest then district and state levels. Last year Mount Dora High School student Ann Bowers won the county title and placed second in the district.
Mayor Lou L. Heaton pushes for jail renovation and two new cell blocks amid stalled state approval and unsolicited offers. Heaton has awaited state guidance after council approved building two blocks with private baths and cot facilities, but replies have been sparse and no final plan exists.
The Parent-Teacher Association of the Christian Home and Bible School will stage a fish fry at the school on Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the school or from students.
Court in Lake County Florida issues notice to creditors and claimants of Dora A Crowell deceased. Ancillary administrator Roy Christopher asks claims within eight months from first publication. notices set for Tavares Florida. Also included is a divorce suit against David Shirah with response deadline February 22, 1954 in the Sth Judicial Circuit.
Dorothy Ellison, a young contralto from Mount Dora, dazzled East Town with a concert at the new Community Building. Her performance drew praise for her voice and stage presence, and she revealed she is studying at Juilliard on a Whitney Foundation Opportunity Fellowship with accompanist Alma Porter Terrell, also a Juilliard student.
Mount Dora marks Boy Scout Week with Kiwanis honoring local scouts and urging parental support. A Cub Pack meeting Thursday Feb 25 at 7 30 p m in the Community building seeks leaders to form dens 1 and 2, with two existing dens and an advisory committee listed.
The Georgia singer Dorothy Ellison, on a brief Florida tour as a scholarship test, has also performed in the northwest, Mississippi, and Canada. Her Negro spirituals captivate audiences, with Lil Boy and Witness showcasing dramatic vocal storytelling. She plans no recordings until fully prepared, leaving Mount Dora awaiting a confident debut.
The People of the State of New York cite Frankin Braillard and Charlotte Gorham Braillard of 45 Croton Ave Kisco Westchester to show cause in the Surrogate Court White Plains on March 9 1954 at 10 AM why an adoption of female Baby Saars should not be approved and why the name should not be changed to Alice Bissell Braillard.
In the Court of the Co Fudge Lake County Florida notice to creditors for the estate of Bertha Dressler deceased. Creditors must file claims with the Lake County court within eight months from the first publication. Executrix Dorothy Hawkins files this notice. Attorney for Executrix.
In the Court of the Coin Judge Lake County Florida notice to heirs and all interested parties to present estate claims for Will J McClelland deceased late of Ionia County Michigan. Claims must be filed with Judge W Troy Hall Jr in Lake County Courthouse within the legally prescribed period or be barred. Bruce Young administrator dated January 21 1954 with attorney W M Kennedy Mount Dora Florida.
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