IceHouse Players Grounds Visually Praised by Club
Breck Thanks writes a landmark panorama of the Bowling club grounds near the IceHouse Players building south of the bowling court. Palm foregrounds, eight courts with trellises, a trophy wall, and a donor portrait frame the scene. Key facilities include a shared assembly room, kitchen, water cooler, fans, and gendered lockers. The piece notes the 1950 51 kitchen installation and promises an attractive next season program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Blake
Arthur Nelson
IceHouse
Frank Taylor
Park
Lake Dora
Florida
Residents Seek Paving on West 10th Avenue
City Council gave top priority to paving West 10th Avenue as part of the street improvement plan. Mrs. Ruby Littlefield presented a petition from residents citing street elevation and rain wash issues harming property, with easement for a storm sewer awaiting approval before inclusion alongside Normandy Drive and Grant Street.
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E. 10Th Av
W. 10Th Av
Ruby Littlefield
Normandy Dr
Grant St
East Town
Mayor Heaton Sets New Service Record
After six months in office Mayor Lou L. Heaton highlights his efficiency program at City Hall. He lists only one absence since starting the term and continues to be available for city business each morning, a contrast to earlier schedules limited to Monday police court mornings.
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Lou L. Heaton
City Hall
Deoxygenated Air and Water Promised by New Device
Local writer recaps a controversial plan by Prof. Wiseman to purify air and water for human consumption using a hermetically sealed system. The deoxygenator would filter harmful elements, with portable versions for home and outdoor use, promising disease reduction and longer life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Wiseman
Europe
Prof
Wiseman
Weekly Crossword Puzzle Clue Pack
A partial crossword puzzle page with horizontal and vertical clues listing several entries. The grid hints include terms such as Norwegian capital, lampreys, and abbreviations for stormed and merchandise, plus a list of various down clues.
Red and Black Shuffleboard League Playoffs Highlight Week
Captain Meade matched six Reds against six Blacks under Captain Peterman. Reds won 12 of 18. High Reds were Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Clark with 240, high Blacks Edwards and Pohlman with 236. A late lineup shift produced a Reds playoff win 102 to 14. Mount Dora and Eustis contested 24 games with Eustis winning 103 to 80. Regular play Saturday yielded Reds 102 Blacks 99 after a late surge by Ed Smart and Welden Weidner. Weather was favorable. club members sent greetings, and Mrs Sutliff's health declined with wishes for recovery.
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Meade
Peterman
Reds
Harry Wright
Marianna Clark
Tom Edwards
Frank Pohlman
Edwards
Pohlman
Blacks
Mount Dora
Eustis
Bernie Hilyer
Pete Twerkum
High Reds
Bert Peterman
A. J. Waltz
Ed Smart
Welden Weidner
Smart
Weidner
Dorans Compete in Rocket Speedway July Races
A fireworks display and a 30 lap 30 car feature headline the Fourth of July program at Rocket Speedway. Dorans entrants include heat winners Dude Grantham driving a 1957 car and Henry Hayes in a 12 lap race. Bill Hohman of Eustis wrecked a wheel in first place but finished third on three wheels under track rules. Dude vows to return Friday with repairs ready.
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Bill O
Rocket Speedway
Dorans
Dude Grantham
Henry Hayes
Bill Hohman
Eustis
Dude
Contemporary Bits Of Wisdom
A collection of quotations on disarmament peace and international control. Figures cited include General Dwight Eisenhower Raymond Swing Benegal Rau and Senator Ralph E. Flanders. The passages discuss surrendering military power to supra national authority redirecting funds to development and pressures of defense on living standards.
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Dwight Eisenhower
Politburo
U. S
Ralph E. Flanders
City Council Approves Increases for Two Employees
At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting two city workers gained raises. Patrolman Johnny Russell earned $10 more per month after completing six months as an apprentice. Ted Lane was advanced to second class lineman, bringing a $6 weekly raise with the new rating.
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Johnny” Russell
Ted Lane
Betty Whitehead Joins Woman's Army Corps
Betty Whitehead, class of '52 at Mount Dora High School, has joined the Woman's Army Corps. She left Tampa on Wednesday for a two year tour, and will begin eight weeks of basic training at Fort Lee Virginia.
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Betty Whitehead
Mount Dora High School
Woman's Army Corps
Miss
Tampa
Fort Lee
Dora Wins 7-5 Over Apopka In Night Game
Dora baseball team defeats Apopka 7-5 at Winter Garden after earlier losses to Tavares and locals. McHaffie credited with the win in a competitive night game during the Fourth Friday series.
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Dora
Winter Garden
Tavares
Apopka
McHaffie
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By Breck
Dora Canal
Dead River
City Dock
Silver Springs
Wise Boat Works
Heaton
Sir Joshua Reynolds
J. G. Ray, JR
F.S.L.I.C
First Federal Savings & Loan Association OF
Lake County
Fred M. Wescott
Wtary
Aragon
Raymond Swing
Sir Benegal Rau
Chm
U. N
Army Corps
Miner's Sunoco Station
Brown’s Hardware
Frigidaire
Pittsburgh
Hardware
Sporting Goods
Eustis, Fla
Make Brown's
Jersey
Sunset Valley Dairy
Parker Bros
Ieee
Donald Duck
Giabalg
van Camp
Astor
Sunnyland
Dixie Darling
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