Civic Town Meeting to Tackle Local Topics Friday
A Woman's club sponsored session in the Community building will feature a city suit proposed by Celia Claflin Shaw amid humor and civic debate. Council members Col. Paul Bronson and a panel will hear topics from Dr. Robert R. to Dwight Whitehill, with attendees invited to comment.
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Celia Claflin Shaw
W. D. Patton
Shaw
Florida
Auditorium
Alon
Col
Paul Bronson
Robert R
Are Pratt
Frank Riggs
Richard Edgerton
Carl Graves
Helen Kurras
William Lofroos
D. Fletcher Crane
Dwight Whitehill
Morris Deering
Shuffleboard Club
Pastor Denounces Liquor Trade as Civilization’s Blight
In 1950 polio affected 33000 people and 50 million dollars was urged to fight it yet alcoholism ill 950000 people was ignored. Rev Robert M Blackburn blasted the liquor industry as a cancerous hold on society, attacking ads that target youth and Christmas imagery. He urged churches to join a total fight against liquor and its influence.
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Robert M. Blackburn
Methodist Church
America
James Bohannon
American Brewing Corp
Blackburn
Amos
Andy
Blatz Beer Co
Harvey and Ted Charm Lake County Theatre Scene
Ted Odom of Orlando drives Lake county outreach with Harvey the unseen rabbit for IceHouse Players February production of Harvey. Elwood P Dowd plays opposite the easel rabbit in a four night run directed by Col Paul Bronson with a cast featuring several new performers.
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Ted Odom
Orlando
Eng
Lake County
Harvey
Ted
IceHouse Theatre
IceHouse Players
Elwood P. Dowd
Col
Paul Bronson
Board Reelects George White as President of Chamber
George J. White was reelected to a 24th year as president of the Chamber of Commerce at the annual meeting held last week. New officers include Ml heb Sr. as first vice president, Carl Graves as second vice president, and Betty Siess as executive secretary. Directors plan a break and set meeting for Thursday, Feb 5, at Lake All.
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George J. White
the of Commerce
Fional
Heb Sr
Carl Graves
Betty Siess
Assurance Days Set For Dorans TB Checkups
Dorans may check for tuberculosis on February 12 13 and 14 with a mobile X ray unit from the Lake County TB and Health Association. The unit will be at Crane's Furniture on the first two days and at Grant and Grandview streets in East Town on February 14. Girl Scouts will distribute reminders.
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Dorans
Lake County
TB and Health Association
Crane
Grant and
Grandview Sts
East Town
Death of Mount Dora Chief After Helpful Act in Street
Police Chief Richard Shipes died Sunday following a heart condition worsened by overexertion while helping a stalled motorist by pushing a car on Fifth Avenue hill. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church with Masonic rites. he leaves a wife, eight grandchildren, and several children.
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Richard Shipes
Av. Hill
Shipes
James Sutley
Lakeland
David Coffield
J. M. Smith
James Orr
Henry Self
Umatilla
Lloyd Atckins
W. A. Keen
Ward Estey
J. Ed Fortner
M. W. Simpson
H. J. Bales
D. Fletcher Crane
Herman Cox
George Hall
Mount Dora’s
Pine Forest Park
C. L. Keen
San Diego
Cal
Navy
Pacific
W. T. Shipes
Air Force
Key West
Richard G. Jr
Mount Dora
Beulah Shipes
I. E. Sutley
Jacksonville
R. W.reich
Orlando
Barbara Ann Hattie
Ees Tbs. Cook
Scriven
Atlantic Coastline Railroad
Seb
Ste the
Baptist Church
Masonic Lodge
Mothers Army 41-Strong March On Polio In Mount Dora
A 41 mother marchers will tour Mount Dora tonight to spur polio fundraising. Residents are urged to light porches or windows at 7 p.m. to show support for the fight against poliomyelitis. The event caps January’s campaign with the March of Dimes, led by Business and Professional Women's club.
A Reason For The March In Mount Dora
In the hour between 7 and 8 p m tonight an army of mothers in Mount Dora will march against polio in a nationally echoed event. They will call on homes with a porch or window light to signal willingness to donate to the March of Dimes. Roy Landis a Mount Dora youth battles polio and is pictured with his sister Karen in Lake County Personalities recounting his life beyond a wheelchair.
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Austin Simpson
George Sims
J. M. Smith
Mason Squier
Walter TeStrake
Robert Travers
Clayton Tremain
Robert Mason
Mount Dora
America
Lake County
J. B. Hall
Tangerine
Sorrento
Karen
Roy. Landis
Roy
Roy Landis
Simpson Jr
County Personalities Rise Above Polio's Grip
Roy Landis of Mount Dora, struck by polio in 1944, refused a grim prognosis and recovered enough to walk again, drive a scooter, and join school activities. His family, doctors, and the Crippled Children's Fund supported nine months of hospital care and two hours daily home therapy, helping him regain movement and pursue training as a shoe maker for therapy.
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Mount Dora
Roy Landis Mercurines
Landis
Donnelly
Iom
Roy
Reynolds
Bea
Key Club
Tote
Youngstown
Crippled Children’s Fund
Roy Landis Receives March of Dimes Aid in Florida Move
Roy Eugene Landis fell while exercising his legs in Orlando and received prompt medical attention. The National Foundation aided the family with Roy's thrice weekly treatments, enabling them to relocate to Mount Dora where a barber needed in the OK barber shop.
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Falls
Florida
Orlando
Mr. Landis
Mount Dora
National Foundation
March of Dimes
Roy
Income Tax Help Arrives in Mount Dora Feb 10
An Internal Revenue agent will be at the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. February 10 to assist residents with income tax return questions and filing.
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Department of Internal Revenue
Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora moves toward city status and charter overhaul
Citizens near a vote to elevate Mount Dora from town to city, with a new charter granting a City Council of seven, bi monthly meetings, and authority to regulate air traffic. Proposals include possible hospital for communicable diseases,Park Board limits, and a streamlined charter reducing sheets from 60 to 30.
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Mount Dora
Charter Board
Park Board
Planning Commission
City Council
Lake County
Roy Christopher
Florida
Times
Sir Joshua Reynolds Quote on Medium and Too Much
A concise remark notes that the medium is exact yet excessive, attributed to Sir Joshua Reynolds. The statement reflects a critique of artistic mediums and restraint in expression.
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Sir Joshua Reynolds
Flu Epidemic Cancels Mount Dora Basketball Game
Fever and colds reduced Mount Dora school basketball roster forcing cancellation of a Tuesday game. County health officer J. B. Hall noted mild flu abatement this week but urged avoiding crowds. Groveland reported a 25 percent enrollment drop due to respiratory illness spreading nationwide.
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Mount Dora
Coun
J. B. Hall
Groveland
St. James
Dr. ‘Hall
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Robert Bowie
B. O. Bowers
T. A. Brotherson
Robert Burr
Kathleen Burchett
Mabel Norris Reese
Cleveland Clinic
Roy Eugene Landis
Gladys
Kenneth Custance
Woman's Club of
Custance
Egypt
Boston University
College of Music
Europe
Boston
Cape Cod
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