Mothers March Details Set for Polio Drive 1956
The 1956 Mothers March on Polio organized by the Junior Woman's Club will be held January 26 from 7 to 8 PM. Team captains include Mrs. George Clement Mrs. Leonard Phillips Mrs. Harold Rowley and others. Contributions can be sent to March of Dimes Box 532 Mount Dora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Woman’s Club
JWC
William Stephens
George Clement
Leonard Phillips
Harold Rowley
Fred Sandward
March of Dimes
Mount Dora
Auto tag office to visit Chamber of Commerce Tuesday
Representatives from the Lake county tax collector will be at the Chamber of Commerce Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents who have not yet obtained their 1956 auto tags may get them that day, saving a trip to Tavares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Chamber of Commerce
Tavares
Effective Prayer Power Lecture in Eustis by James Watt
A free public lecture on Christian Science titled Christian Science The Science of Effective Prayer will be given in Eustis next Sunday at 3 p.m. by James Watt of Washington D C. Watt, a member of The Christian Science Board of Lectureship, speaks at First Church of Christ Scientist Eustis in the National Guard Armory. Watt served as a WWII Army Chaplain, Major, and has held leadership roles in Christian Science publications and advertising research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis
James Watt
Washington, D. C
Christian Science Board of
Watt
First Church of Christ
National Guard
Bayst
Office of Christian Science Committee
Illinois Institute of Technology
United States
Chicago
Christian Science Organization
Classified ad offers to rent or sell items
The Topic runs a generic classified note inviting readers to rent their apartment or sell unwanted articles. It positions classifieds as a quick way to move property or space.
Park Board Rules 30-Foot Safe Planting Rule Adopted
Park Board orders parkway plantings to stay 30 feet from corners to prevent traffic hazards. Mayor Patton supports fixing blind corners. Homeowners must consult Win C Sleight before planting and diversifies with uniform hibiscus after approval. Ray Dooley becomes park board chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Board
W. D. Patton
Win C. Sleight
Sleight
Parkway
Pied
Ray Dooley
Donnelly Park Tepeenentarres
Portable Electric System Approved
The city approves a portable electric transmitter mounted on a city trailer to restore power during outages and provide floodlighting for accidents and political speeches. Councilman Barnhart and Utilities Supt Overhiser presented the plan, with a $200 generator cost approved for on‑site floodlights and a pump backup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou L. Heaton
Harold Overhiser
J. H. Barnhart
William J. Hein Passes Away After Stroke
William J Hein, 78, died at his Sylvan Shores home after months of paralysis from a stroke. A Flushing New York lumber business veteran, he lived here 3 1/2 years. He was a 50 year Mason and active in Shrine Knight Templar and Eastern Star. He leaves wife Henrietta Hein, son William J Hein Jr of Flushing, and two grandchildren. Services were held at Rehbaum funeral home with final rites in Flushing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J
Hein
Sylvan Shores
Mr. Hein
Flushing N. Y
Lutheran Church
Shrine
Knight Templar
Ellis
Eastern Star
Long Island Grotto
A.A.O
New York Lumber Trade Association
Henrietta Hein
William J. Hein
Flushing
Robert R. Reed
Rehbaum
Barbara Jo Urges Fall 4-H Turnout
Barbara Jo Moore the Mount Dora high school senior and new county council president of Girls 4-H urges all members to attend the training meeting at the Home Demonstration building in Tavares on Saturday. Alice Cromartie extension nutritionist from Tallahassee will conduct the training and share tips on bread making. The 10 a.m. demonstration follows a 9:15 a.m. council meeting and parents are invited to hear about the bread contest and nutrition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Jo Moore
Mount Dora High School
Tavares
Alicé Cromartie
Tallahassee
Newborn Sons for Stewart and Stevenson Families
A son Alan was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Stewart on January 13 at Waterman Memorial Hospital Eustis weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces. A son Jack was born to Mr and Mrs Jack Stevenson on January 18 at Waterman Memorial Hospital Eustis weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan
Frank Stewart
Jack
Jack Stevenson
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Eustis
District BPW To Meet Here
District Five of the state organization will convene at the Community building Sunday afternoon in Mount Dora. The meeting follows a fashion revue fundraiser to aid a local high school girl pursuing business or a profession, with Miss Hattie Elliott introducing the show and Mrs. W. Rolfe coordinating. Delegates from 15 clubs attend, with a 1 p.m. luncheon and an afternoon workshop on financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Milady
Business and Professi Woman’s Club
The
Royal School
Evangelism Rally Set at Eustis Church
Dr. C A Carriel pastor of North Presbytery chairs the evangelism rally at the Eustis church Sunday. Featured speaker is Dr. Robert Beach Cunningham of New York City, eastern area secretary of the Division of Evangelism, Presbyterian Church in U S A. His topic is What It Means to Believe in Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A .Carriel
Presbyterian Church
North Presbytery
Eustis Church
Robert Beach Cunningham
New York City
Eastern Area
Division of Evangelism
U.S.A
Fifth Annual Florida Symphony Returns To Mount Dora
Tickets go to Kiwanis members today for the Florida Symphony Orchestra fifth annual Evening of Music in Mount Dora. The concert, conducted by Frank Miller, is set for Friday February 10 at the Community building with Chamber of Commerce selling reserved seats. Frederick W. Sleight oversees the program as it aims to please a broad audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Florida Symphony Orchestra
Kiwanis Club
Chamber of Commerce
Frederick W. Sleight
Frank Miller
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John McCormick
Sally Dress Shop
Jean Patterson
Smart Shop
Inez Thomas
James C. Jackson
Jack O’brien
Helen Davidson
Margie Kenyon
First Federal Savings & Loan Ass’n. OF
W. Main St
Leesburg
MR. Watt
Burt Rutledge
N. Orange Orlando
Lakeview
Lakefront
S. Bay St
Barbara Jo
BPW
Thrifty Gas, Inc
South Highland
Mount Dora, Florida
Chevrolet
Fisher
Bel Air Nomad
Bel Air Beauville
Eustis, Florida
Clark Chevrolet, Inc
South Bay Street
Armory
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