Community funds 202 lots for paved Sylvan Shores streets
Residents in Sylvan Shores pooled funds to pave Palmetto and Southland streets and Lucerne Avenue, with costs shared by front footage and intersections. George Amory, president of the property owners association, led a seven month drive that included 100 percent cooperation and the purchase of stop signs at new intersections. Henry Stein, Fred Foust, and Gladys Malone DuDek own multiple lots in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Manly
Leesburg
George Amory
Sylvan Shores Property Owners Association
Palmetto
Southland
Lucerne
Amory
Henry A. Stein
New Sylvan Shores Realty Co
Fred S.foust
Sylvan Shores
Gladys Malone DuDek
Methodist Youth At Leesburg Camp Attendance
Seven members of the Youth Fellowship attend this week’s Methodist Youth Camp at Leesburg with seniors set to go next week. Read names: Vernon Swartsel Patsy Spear Roberta Aldrich Patricia Flavell Reed Headley Allen Burhenne June Guest. Byron quote ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Fellowship
Leesburg
Vernon Swartsel
Patsy Spear
Roberta Aldrich
Patricia Flavell
Reed Headley
Allen Burhenne
June Guest
State Weeds in Mount Dora Prompt State Law Enforcement
Mount Dora police enforce state road safety laws at hazardous spots while confronting drivers who miss warning signs at dips on 441 and near Lake Shore Drive and Sylvan Drive. A photo shows a possible exchange about signs and weeded areas complicating visibility and jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Lake Shore Dr
Sylvan Dr
Lake view weeds belong to railroad right of way
A Mount Dora reader criticized the town for the lakefront view along the highway. The Topic checked the area and found the overgrowth is owned by the Atlantic Coastline railroad right of way, not the Park Board. The railroad had pledged to keep the view clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Park Board
Owever
Atlantic
Lakes and Hills Garden Club
God Guides When It is Deserved
Dr. C. A. Carmel told the Presbyterian congregation that God guides those whose life purpose can commend itself to Him. He warned that declaring God's purpose unappealing invites a lack of guidance and urged ventures based on trust that the action was God’s will even after the fact, citing Paul’s mission to Europe as a tested example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Carmel
The
Presbyterian Church Sunday
Carmel
Paul
Europe
Lehmann to Speak at Kiwanis Lunch on Current Topics
Karl Lehmann secretary of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce will address the Kiwanis club luncheon today. He will discuss Current Topics of Interest and answer questions from members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Lehmann
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
Traffic joke sharpens the scene with a wife missing back
A driver laughs off a traffic stop when the officer jokes that his wife fell from the car three blocks back. The motorist replies with relief that he hadn’t gone deaf, keeping the exchange light and humorous.
Park Board Faces Hot Potato Over Shuffleboard Courts
Park Board meeting August 6 will decide whether to approve seven new shuffleboard courts for Donnelly Park amid a growing petition against expanding courts and a council budget dispute. Two council members attend, including Lou L. Heaton who opposes the project. Shuffleboard leaders push four extra courts as a partial relief, while a proffers to take over a recreation tennis court hinges on city funding.
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Shuffleboard Club
Donnelly Park
Gret
Elliott
Lou L. Heaton
Robert Walker
Heaton
Mount Dora
Park Board
City Council
Catch in Budget Balancing
A Will Rogers quip compares budgeting to poker, noting you must not exceed your limit at least an hour after the game begins. The remark frames disciplined spending as essential to financial plays.
Church Services and Schedules Listed for Local Congregations
Local church notices list services and meeting times for Baptist, Methodist, Church of Christ, Presbyterian, Latter Day Saints, and Episcopal churches. Details include Bible school, morning and evening worship, youth groups, midweek prayers, and church locations on Fifth Avenue and Grandview Street.
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Reorganized Church OF Jesus Christ
Latter Day Saints
H. P. Kelly
Eustis First Church of Christ Scientist Services
Corner of Lemon and Grove hosts Sunday services at 11 a.m and Sunday School at 11 a.m. Wednesday evening service takes place at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Charles A. Carriel
D.D
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Lemon and Grove
Syd Herlong decries being pointed at amid civil rights debate
In a House dispute over the civil rights bill Republican Leader Joe Martin sparks tension as A S Syd Herlong Jr of Lake County recounts a committee member's bid to block the measure. He argues Southern Democrats and some Southern Republicans face pressure to back the bill amid sharp rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Joe Martin
A. S
Syd” Herlong, Jr
Lake County
House
Alpha and Omega
Ex City Worker Clery Dies At Home At 54
Johnny F. Clery, 54, a former city worker, died July 19 at his home 1732 N Donnelly St after a long illness. He lived here 40 years and leaves five sisters Nellie Armstrong Nora Walker Elsie Dial Ina Clery Thelma Sisemore and a brother Homer Clery. Funeral services were held at Rehbaum Funeral Home with Rev. David Coffield officiating and interment in Pine Forest cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny F. Clery
N. Donnelly St
Nellie Armstrong
Mount Dora
Nora Walker
Elsie Dial
Ina Clery
Orlando
Thelma Sisemore
Clay
Homer Clery
Rehbaum Funeral Home
David Coffield
Pine Forest Cemetery
Courage of Convictions Mark Debate over Bill
The speaker praises courage of conviction in voting on a bill and notes admiration for Mr. Miller of New York. He discusses partisan loyalties, predicts regret for remarks by the Minority Leader, and defends voting on merit rather than party lines amid recent political spectacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Miller
South
Mississippi
Whitten
United States
Congress
Episcopal Rector Appointed for Mount Dora Mission
Rev. John F. Mangrum is named rector of St. Ward's Episcopal Mission Mount Dora by Bishop H L Louttit. He comes from Bethesda by-the-Sea Palm Beach and will also lead Church of Holy Spirit Apopka. The new mission building at Fifth Ave and Grandview St will be altered to add seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
John F. Mangrum
Ward
H L. Louttit
Florida
William L. Hargrave
St. Luke’s Cathedral
Orlando
Fr. Mangrum
Palm Beach
Bethesda by-the-Sea
St. Peter’s Church
Church of Holy Spirit
Apopka
Mangrum
Fifth Av
Grandview Sts
Democratic Women To Meet Aug 6 in Lake County
An organizational meeting of the Democratic Woman's Club of Lake County will be held at the courthouse in Tavares on Monday August 6 at 8 p.m. Mrs F Emery Owens temporary co chairwoman announces. Permanent officers will be elected. All Democratic women in the county are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Woman’s Club of
Lake County
Tavares
F. Emery Owens
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