Two Germany Contrast Teaches Lessons From Berlin Visit
Lt. Col. Leon Cheek, Army intelligence head, with wife Martha and five children, returns to Mount Dora after three years in Germany. He compares West and East Berlin, notes postwar German modernization, and stresses language training and national security as key. The family recalls Heidelberg postings and later moves to Fort Monroe for continued service.
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Leon Cheek
Army
Mount Dora
Colonel Cheek
Martha Fenn
Germany
Dora Fenn
Dick Dufour
Col.Cheek
Berlin
Col. Cheek
West Berlin
East Berlin
Heidelberg
West Germany
Sons of the Cheeks
Dwight
Blake
Ft. Monroe
Army Intelligence Service
States
Martha
Virginia
Gary
Cheek
America
Leon
Korea
U. S
United States
Scotty
Social Security Officer to Visit Mount Dora Office
A Social Security Administration representative will be at Mount Dora City Hall on Thursday July 16 from 9 to 11 a.m. to assist with old age and survivors benefits and social security numbers. Retirees should contact the Orlando office 2-3 months ahead to ensure prompt processing. Bring social security card and 1958 earnings record if available.
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Social Security Administration
Orlando
Mount Dora
Boat License Issuance Delayed by State Board Action
State Board of Conservation delays boat registrations until new system is ready in July. No licenses or money accepted in Tallahassee. agents cease checks. Pleasure boats over 10 HP will require two year registration with fees from 1.50 to 10 dollars plus 25 cent handling. commercial licenses remain with Tallahassee.
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H. R. McQuillan
State Board of Conservation
McQuillan
Tallahassee
Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
Reserve Training Ends for Frederick G. Byerlee
Frederick G. Byerlee Jr., gunner's mate third class USNR and son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Byerlee Jr., completed two weeks of Naval Reserve active training aboard the anti-submarine carrier USS Antietam out of Pensacola Florida. The Antietam serves as training for fledgling pilots to land on carriers and would head an anti-submarine hunter killer group in war.
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Frederick G. Byerlee
USNR
Fred G. Byerlee Jr
Tremain St
Pensacola
Fla
Heed Lightning Precautions for Florida Weather
Florida faces frequent thunderstorms and grounding challenges due to sandy soil. Use well tested lightning rods and proper metal roofs to reduce risk, seek shelter in buildings or cars during storms, and avoid shelter under lone trees. The article notes 119 of Florida's 133 legislators are native Southerners.
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Florida
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Fess Parker
Frank Sinatra
Dean Martin
Shirley Maclaine
Littlek
Shaggy Dog
Gilliard’s Dept. Store
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Dacron & Wool
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Illiam E. Gladstone
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