City committee mulls park recreation plan amid shuffleboard debate
A joint meeting of the city council and park commission discusses a proposed recreation program and the retention of oak-lined parkways. Debates center on a ten thousand dollar loan to the Lawn Bowling club, relocation of shuffleboard facilities, and shifting activities from Donnelly Park to a new site near an upcoming school. The council plans to elect officers, with Ian Moon a likely president candidate.
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Rk Commission
Lawn Board Shuffleboard
Doane Peary Barnhart
Mount Dora
Moon
Elizabeth Evans Park
Lou L. Heaton
Pld Council
Don
Ray ‘Daho
Win C
Donnelly Park
Av. School
Robert Walker
Groves
Ian Moon
Four-actor revival of The Moon is Blue at Ice-House Players
The ultra-sophisticated comedy opens at Charles St. Playhouse with Peggy Huebsch Col. Philip Lauben Donald Gresham and Talbot Simpson in a brisk four-strong cast. The production uses a New York skyline backdrop and Empire State opening scene to frame a tale of a virtuous girl amid a 24 hour Manhattan romance.
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Charles St. Playhouse
Enthood
Peggy Huebsch
Eustis
Manhattan
Peggy
Col
Philip Lauben
Mount Dora
Hugh
Donald Gresham
Byron Pennington
New York
Talbot Simpson
Empire State Building
Platt Legal Fund Grows Amid National Support
A Platt Legal Fund started this week has reached 108 dollars with contributions from groups and individuals nationwide. The Pasadena Community Church of St. Petersburg sent 50 dollars, members added 22, Lakeland Presbyterian Church gave 5, and a Mount Dora man donated 25 dollars. funds support state-led investigation requested by the father.
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Allen Platt
Mount Dora
Pasadena Community Church of
St. Petersburg
Platt
Lakeland Presbyterian Church
Mount Dora Club Tackles March of Dimes Appeals
Eleven members of the Mount Dora Business and Professional Women's club met Monday at the Peppermint Stick Restaurant to organize a 3000 dollar March of Dimes appeal. Participants listed include Mrs. Meryle Hauser Miss Hattie Elliott Mrs. Florence Hawkins Miss Teddy Horton Miss Bette Carter Mrs. Sara McCain Mrs. Mary Burr Mrs. Lou Link Mrs. Eleanor Alderman and Mrs. Wareing.
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Mount Dora
Professional Women’s Club
Meryle Hauser
Hattielliott
Florence Hawkins
Teddy Horton
Bette Carter
Sara McCain
Mary Burr
Lou Link
Eleanor Alderman
Wareing
McAllister Probes Platt Case and Resigns from City Police
A. O. McAllister resigned as city policeman after two years, revealing he joined the county sheriff’s office for clerical work. He traveled to South Carolina to probe the Allen Platt family background amid controversy over schooling and alleged racial entanglements. Mayor Bannister supported the Platts, noting white schools in nearby towns and criticizing the agitation.
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A. O. McAllister
James Orr
Orr
Lou L. Heaton
McAllister
South Carolina
Allen Platt
Mothers March on Polio Set for January 27
Harris Kimball, county March of Dimes chairman, announces the annual Mother's March on Polio will be staged January 27. Mrs. William Stephens will chair and soon name captains from the Junior Woman's Club membership for organizing the event.
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Harris Kimball
County March of Dimes
William Stephens
Kiwanis Treasurer Patton Counts Luncheon Funds
Faithful W. D. Patton has served as Kiwanis club treasurer for years. The photo shows him after the noon lunch at the Community building counting luncheon money and paying bills.
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W. D. Patton
Kiwanis Club
Ferson Home Sold and City Approves Garage Renovation
City Council after debate sided with buyers to allow improvements on property that violated local building codes. The decision echoes a 1951 precedent when Earl B. Ferson’s fire-damaged home was rebuilt by neighbors, and the house was kept in its zone despite Baker Street area restrictions.
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Earl B. Ferson
Baker ‘St
Ferson
V. L. Eklund
Sheriffs Rally Opens Monday at Lakeside Inn
The Florida Sheriffs association convention begins Monday at the Lakeside Inn with 4 p.m. registration. Karl Lehmann of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce will give an address of welcome Tuesday morning. W. T. Davis, future president of the 1955 Senate, is the principal speaker. Wives may take a lake cruise if weather permits. Officers are elected Tuesday closing meeting followed by a barbeque. retiring president is Sheriff Willis McCall of Lake County.
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Lakeside Inn
Florida Sheriff's Association
Ckarl Lehmann
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
W. T. Davis
Senate
Willis McCall
Lake County
New Garbage Truck On Schedule For City Delivery
City Council heard Work Supt Rollin Javens say a new 16 cubic yard garbage truck will arrive next week to replace the 9 cubic yard unit. Delivery is planned for Monday or Wednesday. The Gar Wood vehicle will be bigger and handle more route work for the department.
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Rollin Javens
Florida sheriff eyed in race bias case over Lake County children
Platt asks Governor Collins to probe sheriff Willis McCall over eviction and denial of white school attendance for his five Lake County children claimed as Negro. He argues the family faces threats and seeks justice while revealing ties to a brother in Florida and a history of discrimination.
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LeRoy Collins
Platt
Lake County
McCall
Florida
New
Citi
Holly Hill
S. C
Bryant Bowles
National Association For the Advancement of White People
Mount Dora
Platts
Orange Comet
South Carolina
Carolina
Sheriff McCall
Willis McCall
Lake County School Board
Vaughn
Lake County Board
C. A. Vaughn
William Lee
Orange County
Sorrento
Judson B. Walker
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