Ghost city and Ford Springs tale along Florida’s rivers
A reminiscence recalls a ghost development between Routes 44 and 46 on the St. Johns River abandoned after salt water tests doomed water towers and sidewalks. The essay also recalls Ford Springs near the Wekiva River, a restored historic trail keeper guiding a present owner since 1968, with plans to share more in coming weeks.
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Jan
Florida
St. Johns River
Rte
Wekiva River
Ford Springs
Wekiva
Shuffleboard News from Mount Dora Club
December court activity highlights the First National Bank trophy two day event with Charlie Bone Frances Netake Ellie Bone and Ray Coy winning main prizes. Other results include Red team and Black team playoff winners and a Ruby Bassett state tournament victory in Fort Myers with holiday social notes and upcoming Ladies Turkey Shoot on January 15.
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National Bank
Charlie Bone
Frances Netake
Ellie Bone
Ray Coy
Marie Braune
Ed Kent
First National
Tom Parke
N. Therrien
R. Peterman
A. Gant
Par-Angell
M. Sidley
C. Whitehead- L. Pier
Bob Jones
Dorothy Greenwood
A. Bolton
L. Wood
C. Melville-M. Heath
Fort Myers
Ruby Bassett
Ivey Beauty Shop
Cora Oatis
Adrienne Gallant
Parkes
Jessie McKellick
Mount Dora
New England
Lawn Bowling Quiet Week Between Holidays
A light schedule marked the week after Christmas with no events and cold, rainy days. New Year’s Day drew only about a dozen morning and afternoon bowlers amid several holiday visitors including Betty Turbin, Ray Turbin, Tom Erickson, Lou Fleron, and Santa Barbara visitor Ken Bloomfield.
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Betty
Ray Turbin
Delray Beach
Tom Erickson
Clearwater
Lou Fleron
Lakeside Inn
Spalding Inn
Santa Barbara
Calif
Ken Bloomfield
Fuller Sherman
Shermans
Bengals
Pirates
Elsie Dean
Lewis
Helen Manges
Lake County
Sun Shield sale and Comfort Shield film offered by Sunhandlers
Sunhandlers of Lake County sells Sun Shield for car windshield visors and invites visits to 1020 E Alfred St Tavares to meet Charles or Mrs. Stephenson. The firm also markets Comfort Shield solar window film for homes and offices to reduce heat, fading, and energy costs.
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Stephenson
Lake County
Alfred St
Hwy
Tavares
Charles
United States
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Betty Lepper
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Bob's Service Station
S. Bay St. Eustis
Shear Magic Hair Styling
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Labaney Cy
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Mercer Music Radio
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Magnavox
Cb's Component Systems
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Palm Plaza
Business Review
Tavares, Fla
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South Bay St
Shady Oaks Villa Retirement Home
Corner 9Th & Grandview
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Barlow
Mt. Dora & Tavares
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