Lake County Blood Bank opens with public open house
The Lake County Pilot club led a county wide effort to establish a blood bank at Waterman Memorial hospital. Sam Swiger of Mount Dora will head the showcase with Mrs Eva Cox of Mount Dora in charge of laboratories on the third floor. The bank, funded by service clubs led by Mount Dora Lions with 300 dollars, will process blood at a ten dollar processing fee credited to salaries and supplies, and will serve Lake county hospitals including those outside Waterman Memorial.
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Lake County
Blood Bank
Pilot Club
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Sam Swiger
Mount Dora
Blood Bank Board
Eva Cox
Central Florida Bank
Cox
Orlando
Mount Dora Lions Club
Heaven Bent Kite Lures Sam to Death in Birthday Tragedy
Sammy Mahon twelve year old died after his kite diverted his attention from chores and he was struck by a car on a Sanford road after watching the kite ascend. The coroner’s jury cleared the Mt. Plymouth hotel employee Emory Thomas. Funeral set for Thursday at 3 p.m. at Church of God with Rev. A A Austin officiating. Burial in Pine Forest cemetery. Sammy leaves parents D P Mahon and siblings Mary Beth Corrine Johnnie Martha Bennie and Gary.
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Sammy
Sanford Rd
Mary Beth
Emory Thomas
Mt. Plymouth
Washington
Mount Dora’s
Church of God
A. A. Austin
Pine Forest Cemetery
D. P. Mahon
Corrine
Johnnie
Martha
Bennie
An Gary
CofC Campaign Reaches $3 765 in Year Drive
The Chamber of Commerce reaches 3765 in its 1954 drive toward 5000 memberships as teams led by Carl press to close the campaign next week. Seven new members join this week: Philip E. Lindsay Dana Zehren Louise Burghardt Raymond Dooley Robert Bowie Roger Ronald Aldrich Austin Simpson. Renewals listed include William Frick Kenneth Package Mrs John W Willmott Mrs Katharine Kirby Henry W Land Wig BT.
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Chamber of Commerce
Carl Hope
Dana Zehren
Louise Burghardt
Raymond Dooley
Robert Bowie
Roger Ronald
Assessor Warns On Homestead Deadline
County Tax Assessor Ted Cassady announces a tour to help Lake County residents file homestead widow and disability exemption applications and personal property returns. He emphasizes the April 1 deadline for homestead and explains penalties for late tangible and intangible filings. The schedule begins March 15 at Mount Dora City Hall with stops at Lake Jem and Sorrento.
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Ted Cassady
Lake County
Cassady
Mount Dora
Lake Jem
Sorrento
Yining That Counts in a Feathered Nest State
A curious line argues that being conservative is not a mindset but a condition tied to home and habit. The phrasing suggests a debate over political identity framed through domestic imagery and metaphor.
Florida Symphony Stuns Mount Dora With Evening of Music
Conductor Yves Chardon and the Florida Symphony delivered a polished program to about 700 Lake County attendees. Edith Anthony guest starred in two flute works while her daughter Doriol Anthony is revealed as Boston Symphony Orchestra’s first flutist. The concert featured Smetana and Bizet selections highlighting the orchestra's unity and Chardon's dynamic leadership.
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Kiwanis Club
Florida Symphony Orchestra
Frederick Sleights
Yves Chardon
Symphony Board
Sylvan Shores
Sleight
Chardon
Richard Edgerton
Mount Dora
Margaret Patton
Danny
Navy
Patton
Nancy Ellis
Walter TeStrake
TeStrakes
Walter, Jr
TeStrake
Rhoda Horton
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Les M. Proctor
Helen Proctor
Patty Wason
Sheila Croak
Charles Reid
al Rehbaum, III
Jeff Ray
Lake
Vesey Puss
Don
Clermont Winter
Edith Anthony
Thomas Benton
Vivaldi
Anthony
Anthonys
Doriol Anthony
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Frederick Sleight
Orange
Lake County
Florida
Bizet
Brahms
PTA Drama Teaches Child Discipline Through Play
The PTA will stage a half hour drama titled Fresh Variable Winds next Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Community building. A discussion led by Orlando psychiatrist L. Phillips will follow, with cast member Jim Jackson as the father and Lila as the nun as the play explores how home climate affects a child’s behavior.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Peer L. Phillips
Orlando
Jim Jackson
Lila
Volunteers Begin Drive For Red Cross In Mount Dora
A corps of women volunteers sets out Monday to raise Mount Dora’s share of the Lake County Red Cross quota of 12555. Mrs. Celia Claflin Shaw leads the drive for Mount Dora Lake Jem Sorrento and Cassia with a goal of 2165 for the area and lists dozens of volunteers including Mrs. Talbot Simpson Mrs. Harold Mitchell and Miss Mary Klein. Prof C O Lott will head East Town solicitations.
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American Red Cross
Mount Dora
Lake County
Red Cross
Celia Claflin Shaw
Lake Jem
Sorrento
Cassia
Talbot Simpson
Harold Mitchell
Lewis Klatte
Armer Johnson
Sanford Colley
J. D. Pease
Faxon Albery
John Bethel
Mary Learned
George D. Church
Clark Dillenbeck
William Prinz
Reggie Parker
Mary Klein
Lester Roberts
Claire Brigham
Ellis Bennett
Robert Stewart
Eardley
Wilmot
Millard Reid
John Murray
Robert Dinsmore
Joe Corbett
Timothy Croak
James Jackson
Cortland’s
John
Wareing Wins Chamber Bass Tournament Big Catch
Stan Wareing of Mount Dora hotel edged to the weekly prize with a 10 pound 4 ounce bass. Mrs J C Johnson of Sylvan Shores captured the women’s prize with a 4 pound 1 ounce catch.
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Wareing
Stan Wareing
Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
J. C. Johnson
Sylvan Shores
Dog Body Temperature Threshold Cited at 101 Degrees
A veterinary note states a dog’s normal body temperature begins at 101 degrees or higher. The specification emphasizes fever thresholds guiding diagnosis and care.
Days of 49ers Revived in Mount Dora Lions Event
Mount Dora Lions Club stages the 49ers carnival on Friday and Saturday at Third and Alexander streets to raise funds for eye care and sight programs. The 54th edition exceeds ticket goals with prizes including a television set and several casino style games, plus novelty acts and a mule drawn parade segment.
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Mount Dora Lions Club
Mel Wagner
49Ers
Third
Alexander St
Odom
Jim Jackson
Eustis
H Wagner
Mount Dora
Johns Jobs Misquoting Press In His Lake County Hay
Acting Gov. Charley E. Johns spoke at a Lake County luncheon under a sunlit Washington Day banner, praise for a “friendly press” amid claims of misquoting. He outlined a continued drive to complete routes from Jacksonville to Tampa via Ocala forest, and stressed a $100 million road and $200 million school program as nationwide needs grow.
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Johns
Lake County
Charley E. Johns
Ganvins
Jacksonville
Tampa
Bacon
Eustis
Tavares
Ocala Forest
Civic Club
Senate
Dan McCarty
Florida
J. Ed Baker
Umatilla
Horatio Alger
Baker
Govenor
Charley Johns
Troversial Oomt
Premium lists for Lake County Fair and Florida Sportsmen’s Show
Premium lists for the 33rd Lake County Fair and the annual Florida Sportsmen’s Show, scheduled March 15 to 20 in Eustis, are now ready and may be obtained at the Lake County Chamber of Commerce office in Tavares.
Baptist Pastor Claims Reds In Protestant Churches Sermon
Rev. David Coffield accuses Protestant clergy of possible influence by communists while quoting McCarthy investigator J. B. Mathews. He cites House Un-American Activities findings of clergymen linked to the Communist Party and warns of “fellow-travelers.” He condemns tolerance as a cover for intolerance and warns of socialistic modernism in churches.
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David Coffield
McCarthy
J. B. Matthews
Eisenhower
Baptist Church
House Un-American Acts Committee
Communist Party
Fromohnson
Negro Co
Ok —— Church
George Dimitrov
Coffield
Southern Baptists
Director Takes Night Lead in Mount Playhouse Drama
B Y Pennington of Taratag, managing director of IceHouten Players, steps in to play a role in Night Must open at Mount Playhouse next Wednesday for a four night run. He fills in for David Lloyd of Orlango Players who departed after transfer.
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B. Y. Pennington
Taratag
IceHouten Players
Mount Playhouse
Pennington
David Lloyd
The
Orlango Players
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Cocneneo Se Tone Sane-Oe
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