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Mount Dora Topic

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Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1955

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Sylvan Shores Eyes Incorporation Into Mount Dora Influence

Sylvan Shores residents will vote at a March meeting on incorporating as a step toward expanding Mount Dora city limits. If approved in Sylvan Shores and Mount Dora, annexation would push western boundary for city services including fire protection and garbage collection, with taxes rising about 45 dollars yearly for a typical 13 000 home.

Sylvan Shores Mount Dora Sylvan Shores Property Owners Association Grand View Hotel Delphia Norman Lou Heaton Property Association Sylvanes Heaton Atty W. M. Kennedy

Four-Way Test Emphasized at Mount Dora Rotary Golden Anniversary

The Mount Dora Rotary club marks Rotary International's Golden Anniversary with a ladies night dinner at Grand View hotel at 7 30 p m. The Four-Way Test asks Is it the Truth Is it fair to all concerned Will it build goodwill and better friendships Will it be beneficial to all concerned. Originated by Herbert J Taylor in 1932 during a company crisis the test guided character and service mindedness leading to stronger relations with customers suppliers and competitors.

Rotary Club Mount Dora Rotary International Grand View Hotel Herbert J. Taylor Chicago Taylor

Near Centenarian Injured by Auto

A 97 year old man, Fred C. Todd of Fourth Avenue, was severely cut and bruised after stepping into Fourth Avenue from a hardware store delivery with lumber. He was struck by a car driven by Thomas Adkins, 34, and remains at home recovering while police investigate.

Fred C. Todd Mr. Dodd Fourth Av Rehbaum’s Hardware Thomas Adkins

CofC Seeks $5,000 in Chamber Campaign Drive

The Chamber of Commerce membership drive nears halfway to its $5,000 goal with total pledges at $2,595. Boosted by $300 from multiple memberships, readers list included Villa Dora hotel Triangle Gas Co Grand View hotel Winn & Lovett Lake Pharmacy Frock and Frill Paul Turrentine Station WLBE Vincent's 5 & 10. New members this week Huskey Built Homes Milky Way Building and Heating and Hollenbeck TV service. Single memberships added Frank Stewart Radio and TV Service Henry W Land Lavonne Lashar LaDue-Lashar Realty Inez Thomas J Fred O'Hara Peppermint Stick Mildred Ramsdell Dr A E Morse Richard W Brown Hughes Realty Harry E Brelsford Harry E Fuller J D Pease Jr J D Pease Sr David S Simpson Kenneth Maglathlin Richard R Eddy H C Moynelo Frank E Bridgman Polk Buick Co Wayside Packing House Bales & Son Alberta Beauty Shop Dr R C Conklin R C Thomas The Shoe String Mrs Bessie Schoonmaker Mrs Mary Livermore Mrs George D Church Tangerine Fruit Co Glenn Brown Poinsettia Restaurant.

Chamber of Commerce Villa Dora Triangle Gas Co Grand View Hotel Winn & Lovett Lake Pharmacy Frock and Frill Paul Turrentine Station Wlbe Vincent’s Huskey Built Milky Way Hollenbeck Frank Stewart Henry W. Land Lavonne Lashar LaDue-Lashar Realty Inez Thomas J. Fred O’hara Peppermint Stick Mildred Ramsdell A. E. Morse Richard W. Brown Hughes Realty Harry E. Brelsford Harry E. Fuller Mary Livermore George D. Church Tangerine Fruit Co Glenn Brown and Poinsettia Restaurant

Mrs. Taylor Leads PTA Discussion on Pre-School Play

The PTA meeting next Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the school cafetorium will feature a discussion led by Mrs. Myron E. Taylor on the preschool child. The play "April Showers" is prepared by Mrs. W. J. Godtel, Mrs. Gordon Dake and Mrs. William Lofroos for parental insight.

Parent-Teacher Association T. A. Brotherson Myron E. Taylor W. J. Godtel Gordon Dake William Lofroos

Wyrtzen to Speak at Hampden DuBose Academy Rally

Youth leader Jack Wyrtzen of Word of Life Fellowship will address a public rally at the Hampden DuBose academy in Zellwood tonight at 7 30. Donny will play the service, inviting attendance by the public.

Jack Wyrtzen Word of Life Fellowship Madison Square Gardens New York Boston Gardens Boston Hampden DuBose Academy Zellwood Donny

Lake Dora Boat Rentals Start Women’s Waterfront Venture

Bertha Sorensen and Mary Brethauer launch White Heron Boat Rentals at Lake Dora creating a feminine career in boat hosting. From renovating a lakeside boathouse to staffing slips they work from 5am, handle launches and repairs, and manage books while enjoying fishing and music in their Indiana roots.

Mount Dora Bertha Sorensen Mary Brethauer Bill Fischer Eustis Mary Bertha Pandora Vickie Lake Dora Big Lake Ocklawaha Indianapolis Ind Seamore Gertrude Thorne Varuna Indiana Fox Lake Hollywood Fla Var Aden Harry Wise Wise Boat Works

Baseball Time Nears for Florida League Meeting

Officials in the Florida-based league prepare for an annual meeting amid changes in the Dange' Baseball League and plans involving joint Dora developments. President discussions set for a forthcoming session.

Dange’ Baseball League Jount Dora Will Im Florida Istis

U S Attorney Confirms FBI Probe of Platt Case

U S Attorney James Guilmartin said the FBI has stepped into the Platt case and is reviewing facts to determine if federally secured rights of the children were violated by a peace officer. The Civil Rights division also said the matter is under study as investigators prepare a report. Funds for the Platt family rise to 920 dollars as supporters donate to aid in court needs and attorney fees.

U. S James L. Guilmartin Federal Bureau of Investigation Platt Arthur B. Caldwell Justice Department Washington Department F.B.I Cleveland Collins Warren Sorrento Denzell Christian Home and Bible School Mount Dora Willis McCall Platt Home Raymond Laura Belle Linda Esther Violet Orvel Boyd

Dora Hosts Children's Concert and Evening of Music

Mount Dora hosts a 1:30 PM children's concert with the Florida Symphony conducted by Frank Miller, followed by the Kiwanis Evening of Music at 8 PM. Proceeds benefit the underprivileged children fund. 20 patrons helped raise $500. Tickets at the Chamber of Commerce, Bronson's, or Kiwanis members.

Mount Dora Florida Symphony Orchestra Frank Miller Kiwanis Club Chamber of Commerce Bronson's Book House Celia Claflin Shaw Frederick Sleight Richard Edgerton Johann Strauss Charles Gounod Edward Elgar Rimsky-Korsakoff Mihail Glinka Ludmilla Alexander Borodin Paul Kukas Guiseppe Verdi Bob Craig

Class B Tourney Opens At Dora Gym Tonight

Mount Dora's Golden Hurricanes, seeded third, face Pierson in the 9 p.m. fourth game at the Class B tourney in Dora. The event starts 3:30 p.m. with Titusville vs Tavares and Clermont vs Eustis. Hurricanettes open Friday at 5 p.m. with Clermont-Umatilla at 3:30 p.m. The Hurricanes came in with strong season wins, including over St. Cloud and Tavares.

Mount Dora Golden Hurricanes Earl B. Ferson Pierson Titusville Tavares Clermont Eustis Umatilla St. Cloud Hurricanettes Hurricanes Jerry Dake Spider” Bennett

Child Recovers From Attack

Edward Aldrich, a 4 year old, was bitten in a dog attack by Yancy Craft's Collie. Craft promised in police court to pay hospital and doctor bills. The dog is under observation for rabies. Chief James Orr doubts rabies but notes the dog was not vaccinated last year. Edward was treated at Eustis Hospital and released.

Yancy Craft James Orr Edward Aldrich S. J. Aldrich Orr Edward Eustis

Walker completes Winter training with 1st Cavalry at Mount Fiji

Army News Center reports James D. Walker of Zellwood has finished a Winter training exercise with the 1st Cavalry Division s 8th Regiment at Mount Fiji in Japan.

Japan James D. Walker Zellwood 1St Calvary Division Mount Fiji Army News Center

Kiwanis Club to Hear Miller Hollingsworth on Taxes

Miller T. Hollingsworth, an income tax expert, will speak at the Kiwanis club today about taxes affecting individuals with annuities and retirement incomes.

Miller T. Hollingsworth Kiwanis Club

Stalag 17 to Open as IceHouse Month Production

IceHouse theatre presents Stalag 17 for International Theatre Month at Charles St theatre next Wednesday. An all male cast of 17 features Joe Matascio, Jim Jackson, Ted Odom and others as the story follows Americans in a German POW camp under a UN focused theme.

Stalag 17 J . Spir Th House Theatre Hollywood Joe Matuscio Larry Sinisi Kermit Miller Gardner Sherman Jim Jackson Ted Odom Neal Huebsch Ray Ingram David Bowen IceHouse Theatre Joe Matascio E Angels Ted Shawn Harvey Ed Vogeler Ed Thompson Alex Morse Don

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Ylvan Shores Rotary Alent Henry Ford Cofc Mrs. Taylor PTA Wyrtzen Rally Academy F. B. I. Platt Dora Dora Gym IceHouse United Nations
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