Mount Dora Prepares for CFC Tournament Opener at Home
Mount Dora and Lyman set to meet Friday at 7 30 p m in Mount Dora as Central Florida Conference tourney gets underway at the local gym. Mount Dora defeated St James 71 47 last Thursday while Eustis edged Mount Dora 60 50 in non conference action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Lyman
Central Florida
Eustis
Panthers
Hurricanes
Tommy Branton
Joe McCree
John Rappel
Hurricanettes
Aline Paul
Traffic Safety Has Meaning For Jean
Miss Jean Patterson secretary at the Mount Dora Growers Cooperative returns from Lanett Alabama after tragedy strikes her family. In October her brother Wilton died in an auto accident while a passenger with a friend. Days ago her other brother Pate 20 was injured when a car blinds the driver and the group’s vehicle crashed leaving him with a broken back and likely paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Patterson
Mount Dora
Pate
Meter Mishaps and Stray Cats Crop Up in Local Tales
Mrs Overhiser warns Mount Dora drivers about parking meters not adding time correctly and notes the trick of not turning the handle to extend time. In Tangerine two families clash over stray cats, swapping cats and a cross Orlando trip, ending with a humorous reversal and a shared lesson on observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Overhiser
Mount Dora
Overhiser
L.B. Keith
Keith
F. D. Hubbard
Mr. Keith
Mr. Hubbard
Orlando
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Mr. Ith
Keith-Hubbard
DAR Chapter Honors Presidents with Flag Displays
Members of the Ocklawaha chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution plan flag displays to honor Abraham Lincoln and George Washington at local meetings. The group gathered at Mrs. Harry Fogg’s Sylvan Shores home with state regent Mrs. Austin Williamson of Jacksonville as guest speaker stressing constitutional principles.
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Ocklawaha
Daughters of the American Revolution
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Harry Fogg
Sylvan Shores
Austin Williamson
Jacksonville
Florida
D.A.R
Maine
J. Osborne Simpson
Malone
N. Y
Marcia Amsden
Fred Parmenter
Springfield
Guy Withers
Washington, D. C
W. F. Wast
Harswell
Clarence Bearse
Providence
R. I
William Morehouse
Miami
Community Church Announces Lent Mid-Week Series
The Community church will begin Lenten mid-week services on Ash Wednesday February 18 at 7 30 led by Dr Robert R Reed with the theme Beliefs that Matter Each week voices will explore What To Believe About Ones Self World Jesus Cross God and the Church culminating in Maundy Thursday Holy Communion April 2 and Good Friday union services April 3 at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Reed
Jesus
Methodist Church
Notice of Final Discharge Petition in Lake County
In the Lake County Florida County Court estate of Jessie M Green deceased executrix Isabelle C Kegley files final returns and petitions for distribution and discharge to be heard March 6 1953 before Judge W Troy Hall Jr at Lake County Courthouse Florida Roy Christopher attorney for ancillary executrix serves notice of final discharge proceedings
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Lake County
State OF Florida
Jessie M. Green
W.troy Hall, Jr
Florida
A.D
Florida Telephone rate case set for Ocala hearing
The Florida Railroad and Public Utilities Commission will hold a 10:00 A.M. hearing on March 2 1955 in Ocala to consider Florida Telephone Corporation’s request to adjust general rate schedules for exchange service across numerous towns and for automatic rate handling upon future conversion of exchanges. A pre hearing conference with Special Examiner Lewis W. Petteway is scheduled for February 17 1953 at 9:30 A.M. to discuss issues, pleadings, admissions, witness limits, and other matters to ensure fair rates.
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Florida Railroad and Public Utilities Commission
Florida Telephone Corporation
Ocala
Florida
Florida Railroad and Public Utilities Commision
Alachua
Apopka
Branford
Bushnell
Clermont
Crystal
River
Dade City
Eustis
Groveland
Inverness
Kissimmee
Leesburg
Live Oak
Mount Dora
St. Cloud
Tavares
Umatilla
Winter Garden
Wildwood
High Springs
Hastings
Crescent
City
Williston
Jasper
Mayo
Lake Butler
White Springs
Lewis W. Petteway
Council
Telephone Corporation
Witne
Stanley
Family ties and tragedy shape Mount Dora life in Florida
Gladys Wise, active in Scouting and guiding the Land of Lakes Council, balances family duties with public service while relatives pursue boat works, docks, and health ventures in Mount Dora and nearby towns. A sudden death during Christmas alters plans for a cousin and reshapes local aspirations.
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Land of Lakes Council
Gladys
Harry Wise
Sylvester
Mount Dora
Wayratta
Springfield
Robert
Eustis
Curtis
Harriet
San Antonio
Tex
Adeline
Mr. Wise
Grace Roberts
Wayzatta
Davack Bene Angee
Florida
Woman’s Club
Little Theatre
IceHouse Players
Little
Lions to Stage Days of 49ers Carnival in Mount Dora
The Mount Dora Lions Club plans a gala carnival the Days of 49ers on February 27 and 28 in Mount Dora to raise funds for the eyesight conservation program. A parade segment will be held in Eustis February 23 to promote the event with ticket sales led by Al Rehbaum Jr. The drive supports glasses and eye treatments for schoolchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Bora Lions
Eustis
Mount Dora Club
49Ers
al Rehbaum, Jr
Eyesight Conservation Fund
Card Party Tonight by Mount Dora Catholic Ladies
The Catholic ladies of Mount Dora invite the public to a card party this evening at 8 oclock. A variety of games and many prizes will be featured with refreshments served.
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Mount Dora
Donnelly Street Business Woman Active in Church Mission Work
The subject concentrates on operating Crane Furniture Co. No. 2 at Donnelly and Sixth streets and supports the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints mission foundation. She also stays active in the Business and Professional Women's club civic activities.
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Crane Furniture’ Co
Donnelly and
Sixth St
Church Mission
The
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Learning as a Quiet Accessory for Everyday Sense
An aphorism urges keeping knowledge as a private tool rather than a showy display, comparing learning to a discreet watch carried in a pocket. It emphasizes practical use over ostentation.
Meeting To Spur Sailing Interest In Lake County
The Tillar & Propeller club plans a Lake County program at the Pavilion in Tavares on Thursday Feb 19 at 7 p.m. with a covered dish supper. Speaker R C Bardwell of Mount Dora will present slides from a Bahama Island and Cuba boat trip. Marion Eaton Vanderbeck, a boating enthusiast, visits Florida for winter and resides near Mount Dora, enjoying local golf courses.
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Lake County
Tillar & Propeller Club
Tavares
R. C. Bardwell
Mount Dora
Honey-in-the
Howey
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Harry E. Morse & Co
Leonard Prince
Dwight Woodworth
John Alden Murray Blanche J. Markert
O. M. Simpson
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Kilkare
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Donnelly St
Nancy
A. McWhinnie, R. N
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Sunset Valley Dairy
Parker Bros
Isabelle C. Kegley
Lhiry Executrix
Roy Christopher
Ancillary ‘Executrix
Satsumas
Florida Nursery & Landscape CO
N. Fourteenth ST
Leesburg, Florida
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Stewart C. Maxcy
Central Ave
Henry Stein
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Sylvan Shores Hotel
Mundell & Hill
Bill Prinz & Co
C. E. Brown
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