Lake County Farmers Reflect On 1953 Progress And 1954 Outlook
Lake County farmers report a strong year in 1953 with gains in citrus and watermelon production, the arrival of new varieties, and improved farm-to-market roads. The area also saw advances in forestry, water conservation, pasture research, and horticulture, despite drought and high water. The county celebrates growth in 4-H, mums under artificial light for export, and ongoing agricultural experiments at Leesburg and Mount Dora. Industry figures note Norris income near 29 million in 1953 and rising acreage in green corn and improved pastures. The piece credits community leaders and institutes for a hopeful 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Paige
Ing
Norris
Orlando Tangelos
Chicago
Ed Mead
Deer Island
Mead
Lake Dora
Mount Dora
Tiny Larsen
Lake County Farm Bureau
Lake County Commissioners
Lightfoot Rd
Camp McQuarrie
Lake County Forestry Committee
Oklawaha Basin
Orlando
Emerald Acres
Florida
Soil Conservation
Cattle
Leesburg Laboratory
Florida Experiment Station
Lake
Third Evening Music Set to Benefit Underprivileged Children
Lake County hosts the third annual Evening of Music in Mount Dora on Friday February 19 at the Community Building. Kiwanis sponsors present the Florida Symphony to perform classical and modern works at 8 p.m. led by Yves Charits founder. Event supports Underprivileged Child’s Fund with Richard Edgerton as general chairman and Roy Christ as counselor. Florida tour includes Ocala Gainesville Daytona Lake Wales and Mount Dora with 39 concerts planned in three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Kiwanis Club
Florida
Lake County
Istra
Yves Char
Lakeside Inn
Kiwanismittee
Richard Edgerton
Genit
Frederick Sleight
Roy
Dwight Ktehill
Win C. Sleight
Coirmen
S. Graves
Roy Christ
Tra
Ocala
Gainesville
Daytona
Lake Wales
Mount Dora
Ring Round the Moon joint IceHouse Orlando run
Ring Round the Moon, a charade with music, is staged by IceHouse Players and Orlando Players. The Mount Dora performance runs through Saturday before five nights at The Round in Orlando next week beginning Tuesday. Notable cast includes Byron Pennington and Josephine Hascall with praise for all actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IceHouse Theatre
IceHouse Players
Orlando Players
Mount Dora Theatre
Orlando
IceHouse
Lisa Hawley
B. Y. Pennington
Tavares
Byron
B. Y
B. Y.” Pennington
House
States
England
Mount Dora
Hawley
Orchid
Josephine Hascall
Longwood
Madame Desmortes
Jean Flynn
Tavarés
Ice House
Paul Bronson
B. Y. Fennington
Sylvan Shores Sees Limits as Night Burglary Strikes
Residents of Sylvan Shores consider stricter city boundary controls after a theft spree in a quiet subdivision near Mount Dora. A burglar entered three homes during wee hours, stealing $97, including $10 from Elizabeth Siess and $7 from Betty Walrod, while occupants slept nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvan Shores
Mount Dora
Elizabeth Siess
Invitations Go Out To Mount Dora Dorans For Polio Drive
One thousand invitations with reply slots were mailed by the Junior Woman's Club asking Dorans to back the March of Dimes. JWC president Mrs Stanfley G Tyre notes 270000 polio patients aided by the National Foundation and describes the 1954 drive’s funding split. The Mothers March on Polio will tour Mount Dora Sylvan Shores and rural areas January 29 with Tyre and co chair Mee Alan Hamlin leading a team of volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorans
Junior Woman's Club
Lake County
National Foundation
Florida
JWC
Mount Dora
Sylvan
Shores
Uelrent Heights
Tyre
Fire wipes out home of Solomon Kelly in East Town
Fire destroyed Solomon Kelly's house on the north edge of the colored district on Wednesday afternoon. The East Town fire department responded but could not control the blaze due to the absence of a nearby fire hydrant. Kelly is father to two small children.
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Solomon Kelly
Mount Dora Reviews 1953 Advancements in City Growth
The 1953 year end report by Mount Dora officials highlights a surge in building activity with 148 permits totaling 605 088 dollars within the city limits and a broader 900 000 dollar estimate for the year. Electricity usage reached 5 108 255 kilowatts, a rise of 1 300 000 since 1951, while no traffic injuries occurred over two years. City projects include a 300 000 water department expansion, 13 fire hydrants, and reduced insurance rates. an East Town Commune building project of 20 000 dollars. a new city charter. street widening on Baker Street. a parking lot and sidewalk on Clayton Street. and health, tree removal, cemetery beautification, and automatic switch installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou L. Heaton
Toppin
Mount Dora
Jack Groves
Shores
Heaton
Water Department
Florida
Surance
Sylvan Shores
Baker St
Clayton St
City Health Department
Doran's Biography Portrays Batista as Cuba's Savior
Editor notes a review of A Sergeant Named Batista written by a Doran about Edmund Chester author of the book. Chester, longtime AP Latin America head turned CBS executive, later ran a Havana radio chain. The Chester family resides near Mount Dora and Orlando Winter residents include Dr. Lewis, former Ohio State administrator.
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Batista
Doran
Edmund Chester
Associated Press
Latin America
Radio
Columbia Broadcasting System
Columbia
Havana
Chesters
Orange Blossom Trail
Mount Dora
Lewis
Ohio State University
Eustisrd
A Sergeant Named Batista by Edmund A. Chester
A review of the 1954 book detailing Batista's rise in Cuba from a poor cane worker’s child to a national leader. Chester portrays him as a patriotic, persuasive, lawful ruler whose actions aimed at benefiting Cuba’s common people, while noting American biases on revolution.
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Batista
Edmund A. Chester
Henry Holt and Company
New York
Chester
Cuba
Lincoln
Mr. Chester
Law
Ball
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sydney Smith
Pennington
Martha
Bronson
Miss Milner
Mrs. Jackson
Mount ‘Dora
James B. Jackson
Madelaine Milner
Woman's Club
Mrs. Tyre
E. E. Lewis
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