Death of Robert A Decker Ends Lawn Bowling Tie
Death of Robert A Decker at his Elizabeth New Jersey home in December mourns a longtime lawn bowling member from 1939 to 1950 though health kept him from bowling. He supported bowlers and spectators with humor and encouragement. Survivors include Mrs Decker a son and daughter in law and other relatives. League play continues with matches and remarks from members recalling past greetings and club traditions.
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Robert A. Decker
Elizabeth
N. J
Etter
New York City
Decker
Frank Hall Recovers After 38 Head Stitches
Frank Hall son of Mount Dora Fire Chief George Hall returns to work at the American Can Co after suffering 38 stitches in his head from a Christmas night crash on the Orange Blossom Trail. Jackie Hutchinson also from Mount Dora sustained minor injuries while two girls from Tavares suffered injuries in the wreck.
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Frank Hall
George Hall
American Can Co
Frank
Jackie Hutchinson
Mount Dora
Orange Blossom Trail
Hutchinson
Carolyn Hill
Pat Wind
Tavares
Mount Dora Historical Society Set Jan 13 Meeting
The Mount Dora Historical Society, newly incorporated, will meet at the Community building at 8 p.m. on Thursday January 13. The program centers on the Simpson and Tremain families with members recounting early town life. President Frank Bridgman outlines society aims and its top project collecting local history.
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Mount Dora
American Association For State and Local History
Robert R. Reed
Community Congregational Church
Esther Wyatt Bishop
Effie Javens
Mount Dora Golf Club sees club records and finals action
Bill Stewart broke 90 with 42 46 88 marking his all time low. J G Ray shot 38 40 78 his first sub 80 and best score. Arnold Haynes posted 71 in round one of the President Cup finals leading 6 up over Bud Marina. Senior finals set for next Sunday, with Tom Kelly Sr. vs Paul Ashbaugh. John Freitas 72 and Novak 76 headline other scores as Blind Bogey prizes awarded. Frank Stebbins and Col John Bethel led Hill Top Open early with 73s ahead of next rounds.
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Bill Stewart
Stewart
J. G. Ray
Arnold Haynes
Bud Marina
Haynes
Marino
Rangely Lakes
Maine
Tom Kelly, Jr
Bethel
Ashbaugh
Ewing
Brigham
Kelly, Jr
Overhiser
Moore
Mitchell
Turner
Dean
Groves
Novak
Frank Stebbins
John Bethel
Kelly
Austin Trask
Harold Overhiser
Mount Dora Wins Webster Shuffleboard Trophy and Tops All
Mount Dora captured the Webster mixed doubles trophy and finished first second and third plus the consolation in a 58-player field drawn from Eustis Umatilla Leesburg Clermont and Mt Dora. The event ran from 9 am to 7 30 pm with Mr and Mrs Purdy and Earl Shorb winning first and Mrs Verna Legat and Fred Place taking the consolation.
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EA Sante Noid
Vv Wee Pen Wy
Rome
Eustis
Umatilla
Leesburg
Clermont
Mount Dora
Purdy
Earl Shorb
Lillian Miller
Jimmy Hughes
Jean Herblin
Earl Dodd
Teeterman and Boswell
Verna Legat
Fred Place
Clare Sutliff
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Tom Edwards
John Bridgeman
Frank Dixon
Tom Hunter
Guy White
Indiana
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Philadelphia
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James B. Thetford
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Sutliff
Doust
Bill Neilson
Dixon
Jim Simondi
Sorrento News And Mt. Plymouth New Year Updates
John Wolf returned from Duke University hospital in North Carolina after observation tests. Johnny Broadway is about seven weeks old after a flu illness and Harold Sammons is sick this week along with many others with colds and flu. Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson from Canada occupy the Mt. Plymouth home purchased last year. Mrs. Hazel Cowart and Miss Hattie Allen spent holidays in Zephyrhills with Mrs. Ralph Sheldon. Major and Mrs. Joseph Story have returned from a long holiday trip north.
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John Wolf
North Carolina
Duke University Hospital
Johnny Broadway
Harold Sammons
Florida
William Johnson
Canada
Mt. Plymouth
Hazel Cowart
Hattie Allen
Zephyrhills
Ralph Sheldon
Major
Joseph Story
Notice to Creditors in Earl B. Ferson Estate Florida
In The Court of the County Judge Lake County Florida Probate notice to creditors and all claimants. Claimants must present claims against Earl B. Ferson deceased to Judge W. Troy Hall Jr at the Lake County Courthouse within eight months from first publication. Executor Andrew C. Quixley Mount Dora Florida attorney Roy Christopher listed.
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Lake County
State OF Florida
Elizabeth John
Elizabeth. Johnson
W. Troy Hall, Jr
Florida
Earl B. Ferson
Andrew C. Quixley
Roy Christopher
Mount Dora
Conkling Seeks Conservation Site Approval
County Attorney Carl Duncan reviews a proposed revision from Donald Conkling for the Lake Soil Conservation district seeking county approval to acquire a 90 square mile watershed tract in South Lake County and North Polkeen. Duncan notes changes needed before Polk County commissioners.
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Carl Duncan
Donald Conkling
The
Lake Soil Conservation District
South Lake County
North Polkeen
Big Lake Harris
Lake County
Duncan
Polk County
Conkling
Growth Toward God vs Decay Says George MacDonald
A George MacDonald quote asserts that any growth not directed toward God leads to decay, framing spiritual progress as a moral imperative and warning against secular advancement.
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God
George Macdonald
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