Centenarian Sarah White Celebrates 100th Birthday
Mrs. Sarah White marked her 100th birthday last Friday with friends and flowers. George J. White, president of the Chamber of Commerce, delivered roses, and a family tale of near cousins emerged while she recalled roots in Fall River Massachusetts. Work she loves keeps her young, and she plans years more filled with activity and caregiving.
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George J. White
Chamber of Commerce
Sarah C. White
Sarah White
George White
Negus
France
Mildrea
Florida
Fall River
Dr. Montgomery
Mrs. White
Arthur Negus
Massachusetts
County tax chief explains personal property exemption and new system
Lake county Tax Assessor Ted Cassady clarifies the 31 000 personal property exemption under the new law. The 1955 measure sets a 1 000 exemption while bills still show 500. Cassady outlines a county wide equitable valuation method using home value to determine taxable personal property, with checks for under or over declarations and adjustments to balance bills.
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Ted Cassady
Cassady
Lake County
Bethe Real
Mothers March on Polio Planned for January Evening
Mrs William Stephens president of the Mothers March on Polio announces the 1956 event will be the largest yet. The march is scheduled January 26 from 7 to 8 pm with residents asked to light porch lamps to summon volunteers. A Junior Woman's Club member, she will host a captains meeting at Mrs A D Marshalls home next Tuesday to finalize plans.
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William Stephens
Accidents Rise in Mount Dora in 1955
Mount Dora logged 90 total accidents in 1955 up from 80 the previous year as Police Chief James Orr cites heavier traffic and greater public diligence. He notes more minor incidents were reported than before and urges all accidents to be reported to avoid insurance disputes.
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Mount Dora
James Orr
Paving Funds Optimistic for Crestview and Purple Heart Plans
Pinecrest allocates 27 259 dollars for Crestview and Purple Heart paving with 27 000 estimated contract. Council notes 5 827 from Crestview residents 9 342 from street department 8 289 from parking meter fund and 3 800 from leaf suction budget not spent this year. Balance funds to be returned to paving program. Highland Street extension delayed. No complaints filed during equalization board session.
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Crestview Dr
Purple Heart Lane
Pinecrest
Normandy Dr
William Stewart
Cit
Crestview
City Hall
Stewart
M. J. Carrel Construction Firm
Leesburg
Highland St
Merchants Form Luncheon Club Elects Woman Leader
The Merchants division of the Chamber of Commerce forms a luncheon club to boost business activity. Mrs. Sara McCain becomes the first woman head with Wayne Moon as program VP. A Feb 6 kickoff luncheon arranged by Moon starts monthly meetings for business matters. Other department heads include James C. Jackson and Henry Link.
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Merchants Division
Chamber of Commerce
Sara McCain
The
Smart
Wayne Moon
Moon
James C. Jackson
Henry Link
Chevrolet engine lifters raise quiet power beyond the crowd
A feature rich overview notes hydraulic lifters quieting all Chevrolet V eight and six engines. The car’s performance is described as up to 205 horsepower, delivering strong acceleration and safer passing on steep hills.
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Charles
New England
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H. G. Finlayson
Pes
Ci Lake
Lake Saundex Manor
Lake Saunders
Orange Blossom Trail
U. S. Highway 441
Tavares
John Burroughs
Merchants Form
Wdbo TV
Channel 6
Chevy
Chevrolet
Fisher
Eustis, Florida
Clark Chevrolet, Inc
South Bay Street
Armory
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