Improvement Society Elects Officers and Raises Dues
In Mount Dora the Improvement Society elected officers including President Car Keene Ceca and Secretary Mrs H Chamberlain. Dues were raised to fifty cents yearly. A Mount Dora Umatilla game ended 30 to 29 with Umatilla ahead in a close, fast match. A Paris reader renewed by mail sending two new one dollar bills to subscriber M. Chambon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Improvement Society
Car Keene Ceca
Huckins
H Chamberlain
William Bloodgood
William
J. W. Jepson
C. E. Estey
Howard Chamberlain
Gay
Mount Dora
Umatilla
Paris
M. Chambon
Margaret Champ Leads Stetson Campus In Volunteering And Honors
Mount Dora junior Margaret Champ at Stetson University stands out for campus leadership and scholastic honors. She serves as editor in chief of the Hatter yearbook and belongs to The Honor and Alpha Xi Delta. Girl Scout news lists Florence Lee and others with Betty Lu Battle as scribe. Governor Cone endorses the Florida Ship Canal calling it a major tourist draw and substantial economic asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Champ
Mount Dora
Stetson University
Miss Champ
Hatter
Alpha Zi Delta
Florence Lee
Helen Wells
Alma Boyd
Joyce Thompson
Martha Williamson
Local couple greet holiday visitors and newborn in Mount Dora
Mr and Mrs A J Mosteller host sons Paul and Dwight during the holidays. Paul leaves for Murray State Teachers College while Dwight, Navy Seaman 2c, returns to Charleston aboard the destroyer Vogelsang. Mr and Mrs William C Stewart welcome a daughter Shandon Gene born December 31 at Waterman Memorial Hospital. Maybry Edwards wins three firsts for 75 dollars in Mount Dora Yacht Club regattas. A rattlesnake hunt at Keen’s Lake Jem ranch sets a new local record by W A Keen C L Keen Roy E Lay. Ed Avery installed Mount Dora Lodge No 238 Worshipful Master. officers listed.
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A. J. Mosteller
Paul
Dwight
Murray State Teachers College
Murray
Navy
Charleston
S. C
Voglesang
William C. Stewart
Shandon Gene
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Eustis
Maybry Edwards
Jacksonville
Mount Dora Yacht Club
Florida
Sunshine State
W. A. Keen
Keen
Lake Jem
Mr. Keen
C. L. Keen
Roy E. Lay
Woodland
California
James E. “Ed” Avery
Mount Dora Lodge
F&am
Masonic Temple
Ray M. Blanchard
Jack F. Keller
Ward S. Estey
Become involved A.M. Liveright Editor and Publisher
Announcement notes editor and publisher A.M. Liveright seeks participation from readers and associates. It outlines the paper's leadership role, invites engagement, and signals ongoing editorial direction for volume 62. The notice underscores community involvement and journalistic collaboration.
Retirement Myths And Realities Of Leisure Time
The piece argues that modern life does not guarantee ready leisure after work. It notes longer commutes, active pursuits, and family obligations erode spare time. It critiques the assumption of effortless retirement and outlines factors for a successful retirement including education, income, health, and proactive planning.
Retirement quality hinges on personal approach and purpose
The article argues retirement can become a new life or routine stagnation depending on the person’s attitude and goals. It previews a follow up on the proper ingredients for a successful retirement and a richer later life.
Winter fun grows into a big business and social status
The piece traces how winter recreation has become a major industry in modern society. It contrasts past simple pleasures like homemade sleds and pond skating with today’s ski culture, celebrity links, and mass tourism, while noting enduring memories of cozy, communal winter joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Clinic Schedule For Week Of January 17 1977
Immunization and well baby clinics run January 17 at Tavares 421 West Main Street 8 to 11 AM. Family planning maternity and TB clinic registrations also scheduled there. Leesburg 314 South Canal Street hosts planning and immunization on January 18 8 to 11 AM with additional sessions January 21 and January 20 noted in the timetable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavares
West Main Street
Leesburg
South Canal Street
Umatilla
Umatilla Blvd
Week of Jan Thirty-Eight to Twenty-One School Menus
The document lists daily school menus for a two week period with multiple lines. It includes options like hamburgers, spaghetti, sausage, beans and franks, macaroni and cheese, sloppy Joe, pizza, shepherds pie, beef barbecue, fish casserole, and various sides and desserts. It also notes a school holiday on Jan 17 and adds daily beverage choices and four protein add-ons such as pizza and stacked ham.
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By Diane Demro
Mount Bora
A.M. Liveright
Fifth Avenue
P. O
Lake County
Josephus C. Luke, M.D., F.R
By Broder J. Petersel
Vermont
Colorado
Scandinavia
Jay
Roseborough
Mount Dora Middle School
Triangle
Mount Dora High School
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