Tropical Topics Score Evened In Lawn Bowls Drama
Al Fisk defeated his visiting brother Jim 27 to 16 on a lawn bowling court in Mount Dora. Al led Art Nelson Clarence Rogers and Ed Johnson, while Jim headed Ira Kellogg A M Garrison and Fred Seiger. The tale ties to a long-remembered pig prank from Michigan State years ago and a January 14 style show organized by BPW Proxy Dorothy Wareing.
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al Fisk
Jim
Mount Dora
Art Nelson
Clarence Rogers
Ed Johnson
Brother Jim
Ira Kellogg
A. M. Garrison
Fred Seiger
Rev Coffield Speaks at First Methodist Supper
The Adult Bible class of First Methodist will host a supper at 6 30 p m on January 14. Rev David Coffield pastor of First Baptist will be guest speaker on The Tenets of the Baptist Faith.
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Coffield
First Methodist Church
David Coffield
First Baptist Church
Fines Totaled 922 Dollars for December Violations
City Clerk William Stewart reported to the City Council Tuesday night that fines from traffic and other ordinance violations in December totaled 922 dollars.
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William Stewart
Children Need More Models Than Critics
A concise aphorism stating that children benefit from positive role models rather than harsh critique. It emphasizes practical guidance, mentorship, and example over fault finding to support youth development.
Possible Hike In Fuel Tax Is Studied
Mount Dora City Council granted a three month grace period before deciding on raising the fuel assessment on electric bills currently 6 percent, as the Finance committee studies the 1954 budget. The city has faced 12 increases in fuel costs for supplying electricity from Florida Power Corp to residents, with wholesale costs to drop after August.
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Mount Dora
Florida Power Corp
William Stewart
Eustis
Florida Power
Orlando Players shine in Dorans live theatre showcase
The review lauds Orlando actors including Carolyn Kisling Gray Cox Carol Webb and Mary Jane Sullivan along with Martha Pritchett Jim Pritchett Paul Bronson Talbot Simpson and a dedicated backstage crew led by Alex Greiert producers and others for a strong Central Florida Federation of Live Theatres collaboration.
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Orlandoan
Carolyn Kisling
Orlando
Gray Cox
Patrice
Carol Webb
Orlando Players
India
Mrs. Webb
Mary Jane Sullivan
Diana
Dorans
Central Florida Federation of Live Theatres
Martha Pritchett
Martha
IceHouse
Jim
Paul Bronson
Paul
Talbot Simpson
Alex Greiert
Sam Buck
George Benjamin
Kent Arrington
Charles Headland
al Smith, Jr
Sara
Berrien McCain
Tangerine Social Notes Highlight Intercity Guests
Mount Dora residents Mr and Mrs William Lott and numerous Ohio Vermont and Florida visitors are listed as attendees and hosts at gatherings in Tangerine and Winter Park. Notables include Mr and Mrs Herbert Moffat in Wilmington Vermont and Darlene Wysong of Brookville Ohio who won a national Twirlers cup in Miami.
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William Lott
Mount Dora
George Waukegan
Fred Lathlin
Nantucket
Nana Laney
Howey
M. B. Horton
James Moody
Tangerine
Wellesley
Country Club
Winter Park
Herbert Moffat
Wilmington
Harry Davis
Irene Hayes
Edna McCormick
Norwood
Ohio
North
Hubert Haggerty
Hamilton
Davises
Key West
Howard Wysong
Brookville
Miami
Darlene
C. E. Poling
George Beckett
Daytona
Roy Manogue
Rita
Cincinnati
Edwin Barry
St. Petersburg
Korean Native To Speak to Woman's Club
Floridian speaker Mrs. Carol Sheffield of Pompano Beach, niece of Mt. Plymouth resident Mrs. Charles E. Funk, will address the Mount Dora Woman's Club on January 20. She recounts life in Korea from childhood through evacuation in 1940, describes Christian growth, shares costumes used for special events, and notes her father Dr. Henry D. Appenzeller’s death shortly after leaving Korea.
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Korea
Charles E. Funk
Mt. Plymouth
Mount Dora
Carol
Sheffield
Syngman Rhee
Style Revue to Highlight Spring Fashion at Community Ring
Central Florida group hosts second annual revue at the Community Ring on January 1. The Hawaiian theme features fashion sketches, skits, and dances with local performers including Patty Johnson and Leo Sanders chorus. Florence LaBarge chairs the event with J.W. Shaw as narrator and Merle Y as radio announcer.
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Florida
Business Professional Women’s Club
Patty Johnson
Leo Sanders
Nancy Ellis
Bess Vidson_ Jons Brown
Jackie Cleary
Charles Wareing
Dick Knoll
Florence Lab
June¢House
J. W. Shaw
Merle
Men’s Garden Club Notes Upcoming Mount Dora Dinner Meeting
The Mount Dora Men’s Garden Club will host its second annual dinner meeting Monday evening to elect new officers. The Lake County organization, begun in 1951 with 25 charter members, has grown from 36 at its first anniversary to 81 members at the latest meeting.
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Mount Dora
Club
Lake County
Notice of Proceedings for Closing of Reeves Street
Lake County Florida Board of County Commissioners will hear a petition on February 1, 1954 at 10:00 a.m. at the County Courthouse in Tavares to determine whether to vacate or discontinue Reeves Street lying north of the A C L Railroad and south of Sorrento Avenue as shown on the Sorrento plat. Interested parties may appear and be heard.
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Board of County Commissioners
Lake County
Florida
Tavares
Reeves Street
A.C.L
Sorrento Avenue
Sorrento
Circuit Court
Orange County
Board OF County Commissioners OF
George L. Singeltary
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