Dora Canal awater hazards and future plans discussed
The article notes hazards on Dora Canal including a new Highway 19 bridge and reduced water flow. It recounts a past trip with Mr and Mrs E G McManigal to Silver Springs and describes the canal’s scenic appeal, the potential widening and deepening plans, and the Ocklawaha Basin Water Control Authority efforts while reporting the project’s ahead-of-schedule progress and local observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Eustis
Dora
Chamber of Comsareee
Diene
Dora Canal
E. G. McManigal
Ohio
Miami
Hildegarde McManigal
Florida
Teen Topics News of Youth Activities at Lake Gertrude
Tyrone Parker and friends attended a long weekend gathering hosted by the Parkers and the Coopers at the Cooper residence on Lake Gertrude. The piece lists numerous teens at parties, beach trips, YMCA camp, and church group activities with mentions of sleepovers, recreation planning, and a Methodist Youth Fellowship reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyrone Parker
R. V. Parker
James Cooper
Cooper Residence
Lake Gertrude
Jo Jean Parker
Pete” Wilson
Joyce Moon
Charles Norton
Vonnie Huffman
Robbie Hopson
Alfred Rehbaum
Merrell Beebe
Nancy Ellis
Bones
Lafroos
Sylvia Lister
Johnnie Groves
Leslie Sanders
Charles Brown
Peasy Graves
Robert Wilson
Joni Vincenti
Jeff Ray
Pam Brown
Patty Johnson
Linda Raulerson
Daytona
Vernon Swartzel
St. Augustine
Charlie Brown
Overlook Drive
Mt. Plymouth
Kay Elliott
Kay
Connie Cross
Cora Anne Sadler
Spencer Beebe
Y.M.C.A
Apopkaway
Dickie Jean Reich
Christine Dettra
Carolyn Cheatham
Baptist
Rock Springs
Methodist
Patsy Wells
Big Brother
Lake Jem
Bob Barchi
Spider
Frankie Bennett
Patsy
Sonny” Connor
Pat Chester
Orlando
Sara Jo
Payson Sullivan
DeAnn Bateman
Jerry Dake
Floyd McCullough
Barbara Siess
Leesburg
June Bowie
Barbara
Carol Siess
Pat Hall
Orange Memorial Hospital
Sorrento welcomes retiree buying local home
After travels through Sweden, Mrs. Hannah Norline of Chicago bought the John Emerson house in Sorrento for retirement. She stays with the Edward Andersons until settled. Recent Mt. Plymouth visitors include the Saxtons with Ruth Bacon of Flint and the Kaufmans entertaining Sherwick of Norville and Ferra of Tallahassee. Also hosted were the MacKenzies and their Miami children with Henry Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Hannah Norline
Chicago
Ill
Florida
John Emerson
Sorrento
Norline
Edward Andersons
M. F. Saxton
Peter
Virginia
Ruth Bacon
Flint
Mich
Mt. Plymouth
Frank Saxton
Theodore Kaufman
Steve Sherwick
Norville, Pa
Bud Ferra
Tallahassee
Henry Williams
R. R. MacKenzie
Miami
Kiwanis Luncheon To Feature Mexico Color Slides
Win Sleight presents color slides from his large collection at the Kiwanis luncheon. The program covers Modern and Ancient Mexico with a focus on visual highlights for club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Mexico
Alexander Springs Draws Record July Crowds in Ocala National Forest
Record crowds visited Alexander Springs in the Ocala National Forest from July 4 through July 8 with 2 062 people for the first four days and 441 more on Sunday. Attendees included 175 Grand Island Citrus Co op employees families, 25 Henry K Martin Civil Engineer staff, and 18 Boy Scouts from Auburndale Troop 115. Georgia led states with the most visitors, followed by New York North Carolina and Michigan, with 12 Florida cities represented. Public amenities drew praise for free admission parking swimming and picnicking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Springs
Ocala National Forest
C. B. Treadway
Auburndale
Fred H. Baugh
Florida
Georgia
New York
North Carolina
Michigan
Ohio
Kentucky
South Carolina
New Jersey
Texas
Indiana
District of Columbia
Mississippi
Tennessee
Alabama
Lake County
De-Land
Jacksonville
Winter Park
Miami
Miami Beach
Ocala
Debary
Key West
Gainesville
Sanford
Weirsdale
Eustis
Umatilla
Springs
H. L. Rutherford
J. A. Rutherford
J. E. Nyberg
Tampa
Frank Hughes
DeLeon Springs
Wayne Hubbard
Barbara
Nash Williams
Stuart
Millard Comstock
Willis Haynes
E. P. Lapayre
B. E. Clemons
Vera Park
Zellwood Resident Dora Whatley 73 Funeral Thursday
Dora Sara Whatley 73 of Zellwood died at home Sunday morning. Survived by husband James and children Reginal Zellwood David Live Oak Della Baxter Palm Harbor Beatrice James Fort Worth Texas Pearl Gendron Bengore Mich Elizabeth Parker Mary Robertson Miami. One sister Mary Walker Palm Harbor brothers Joe William John Wilson. She leaves 23 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. Services at Church of God Zellwood with Rev Newton and Rev Sawson. interment Tangerine Zellwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Sara Whatley
Zellwood
James
Reginal
David
Live Oak
Della Baxter
Palm Harbor
Beatrice James
Fort Worth
Texas
Pearl Gendron
Bengore
Mich
Elizabeth Parker
Mary Robertson
Miami
Mary Walker
Palmened
Joe Wilson
William Wilson
John Wilson
Whatley
Church of God
E. L. Newton
Cree Sawson
Tangerine-Zellwood Cemetery
Florida Population Reaches Near Four Million
Florida's unofficial population estimate places the state at about 3.8 million as of January 1, ranking 13th nationally. Official July 1, 1955 count was 3,452,000 permanent residents, though experts say that method undercounts Florida's rapid growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Boat Trip Through Central Florida Waterways Along Dora Chain
A river voyage describes traveling from Mount Dora to Lake Dora and Lake Jem via the Dora-Beauclaire Canal and Apopka Canal. Sal navigates debris clogged waters, shores up by prior flood control, and they reach Mid-Way Fish camp noting fresh obstruction and the aging dam in the waterway system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene” Burrell
Water Authority
Burrell
Ocklawaha Basin
Lake County
Haines Creek
Sal
Apopka Canal
Orange County
Portage
Lake Dora
Lake Eustis
Happy
Wises
Dora River
Dora-Beauclaire Canal
Lake Beauclaire
Lake Jem Road
Mount Dora Canal Promises Revival After Rain and Upgrades
Observers note that a new spillway and lock system are needed before boats can travel from Lake Dora to Lake Apopka. A completed water elevator and a home for the lock tender are also required. Rain could restore lakes, enabling Mount Dora to reclaim its famed Dora Canal status as a premier Florida waterway.
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Sal, Font Seca St
Eeecies Contro
Lake Dora
Lake Apopka
Mount Dora
Florida
Atlantic
Grantland Rice
Dora Canal
Lakes Industries 1954 Census Shows Lake County Plant Output
The preliminary Census of Manufacturers report lists 56 Lake county manufacturing establishments employing 978 people with a $2,596,000 payroll. Combined plant output reaches $7,163,000 in value.
Henry T. Brown Celebrates 88th Birthday in Tangerine
Henry T. Brown of Tangerine celebrated his 88th birthday with family and friends at his daughter and son-in-law J. L. Moody’s home. The long-lived Vermonter recalled a life rich with memories including a deputy sheriff oath by lamplight during Calvin Coolidge’s era, legislative service in Vermont, a first Stevens-Duyrea car, and hobbies such as making doll cradles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry T. Brown
Tangerine
Chicago
Charles Evans Hughes
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Henry Brown
Vermont
J. L. Moody
Itch Me-Not Advertised by Mount Dora Pharmacy
An advertisement promising quick itch relief for eczema ringworm insect bites and surface irritations in 15 minutes. The Mount Dora Pharmacy guarantees local availability of Itch Me-Not with a 40 cent price hint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
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Sorrento News
By Elenor Sammons
Travelers Family Hospital
John Alden
Murray
Sylvan Shores
Mertford
Topic
Paul H. Reese
Karen Wise
Sylvester Wise
Wise
Breezy Point
Deer Island
Mr. Wise
C. E. Poling
Dorans
Furniturf
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