Supreme Loyalty in Mount Dora Boys Missing in Leesburg Search
Mark Williams age 6 and Sam Williams age 5 sons of Buster and Jean Williams, were the subject of a Leesburg police search after they vanished while watching Dora's school recreation activities. Mount Dora police later located them at Helm field, observing another ball game. Mount Dora meanwhile reports a growing musical industry.
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Mark
Sam Williams
Sam
Buster
Jean Williams
Leesburg
Dora’s
Ida McGraw
Eustis
Mount Dora
Helmfield
Curry Music Boxes Show Mount Dora Craft and Tennis Link
The article highlights Dr. Hugo Curry of Mount Dora who, amid running a tennis class for 22 youths, crafts Swiss style music boxes with his wife. He built the box, painted by Mrs. Curry, as a gift and promotes them to support a local industry. Judge W. Troy Hall is noted in a courtroom context at the end.
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Hugo Curry
Mount Dora
Curry
Switzerland
Dr. Curry
Mrs. Curry
Simpson St
Mystery Resolve on Base Record for Missing Corporal Don Schubert
Alamogordo Army Air Field NM clears up why PFC Don Schubert appeared lost on furlough return records. Dora High School graduate informed his parents he earned the rank of corporal, ending fears of AWOL status. The base had earlier wired an apology, saying a records error caused the confusion.
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Air Force
Alamogordo
N.M
Don Schubert
Schubert
Dora High School
Legion Boys Lose Tourney to Eustis in District Clash
Mount Dora's Legion Boys were eliminated from the District six tournament after a 7-4 loss to Eustis on Tuesday. Elwood McHaffie struck out 10 batters, while Martin Palm and Kirkland earned the win. In last week's doubleheader with Tavares Mount Dora split, with Tavares’ 5-3 win deemed a giveaway by locals. Max Bulske reached base often with four walks and three hits in eight plate appearances.
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Mount Dora’s Legion Boys
Eustis
Elwood McHaffie
Martin
Palm
Kirkland
Mount Dora
Tavares
McHaffie
Max Bulske
Club Rudo Changes Hands to Phil Logas and Son
Sale of Club Rudo by Mike Gargano completed last week, with new ownership by Phil Logas and his son Louis from Warsaw Wisconsin who ran a similar venue for 33 years. The case involved a fine for removing 500 pounds of fish from the Lake County entrance to Lake George. The judge noted public reaction could split between delight at more fish and outrage over losses to lakes.
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Lake County
Lake George
East Town church notes and NAACP meeting updates
East Town area churches reported a strong Sunday with a spiritual NAACP devotion at 3 30 led by Mr Ben McGee and greetings from Florida and nearby states. A statewide conference is planned in Orlando after Thanksgiving with representatives statewide.
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St. John P. B
Bethel F
NAACP
Ben McGee
Es T. Moore
Florida
Orlando
P. P. Miller
Anna Terrentine
Rebecca Banks
Flossie
Bishop Pool
Julia Thomas
Albany
Georgia
E. D. Harris
Jacksonville
Dinah Hicks
Norma L. Williams
East Town
T. M. Thomas
Truthful Standing Above All: Bacon’s Bedrock Maxim
A succinct paraphrase of Francis Bacon’s maxim that no sensation or gain can match the virtue of maintaining a clear, grounded stance in truth. The saying emphasizes integrity, measured judgment, and the hazards of self-deception in pursuit of certainty.
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Francis Bacon
Mount Dora Pharmacy Promotes Te-ol Fungus Killer
A local pharmacy touts Te-ol as a top seller for athletes foot claiming the product kills germs quickly. It emphasizes Te-ol’s nine percent alcohol content and deep penetration to reach and destroy germs within an hour, urging customers to obtain it from any druggist.
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Mount Dora
The Tie and the Growing Up of a Child
The article reflects on the transition from babyhood to boyhood and the evolving parent child bond. It notes physical changes, shifts in independence, and the enduring pull of family heritage as a child becomes more self-reliant while still needing guidance.
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W. Troy Hall
Legion Boys
Rudo
Phil Logas
Bargain Store
Bloch
Florida Power Corporation
Johnson
Jane Parke Golden Lo
A&p
Angel Food
Furter
Ann Page
Thousand Island Dressing
Dexo
Duse
John Peaches
Iona Yellow Corn
P&g
Mel
Nectar
Our Own
California
Prem ‘Swiet
Sunnyfield
Donnelly
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