Fishing tournament caps a serious summer program
Under B. J. Merriott supervision, youths from East Town Eustis Leesburg and Clermont joined a Chamber of Commerce fishing contest last week. Nineteen registered for prizes as spectators watched. David Williams of Eustis, 14, won the major trophy with a bass, while Abraham Vinson of Mount Dora took second with the largest bream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Merriott
Milner-Rosenwald
East Town
Eustis
Leesburg
Clermont
Chamber of Commerce
Joe Douglas Reeves
Ronald Burke
Ray Bowers
David Williams
Abraham Vinson
Mount Dora
Eisenhower Geneva plan praised by WWII aid Colonel Lauben
Colonel Philip Lauben of Mount Dora recalls Eisenhower’s Geneva proposal for aerial inspections as a sign of teamwork. He notes NATO’s early formation, and recounts the general’s one twelfth American, eleven twelfths of him philosophy. A Lake County attorney scans wedding licenses for divorces at the courthouse. Barton Mumaw, Ted Shawn’s former choreographer, is praised for his Dance era feats at Keesler Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Geneva
Soviet Union
Col
Philip Lauben
Mount Dora
Lauben
Europe
NATO
Gathe
Lake County
Tavares
Small World
Time Magazine
Ted Shawn
Arthur Colaianni
Shawn
Keesler Field
Mississippi
Colaianni
Barton Mumaw
Umatilla
Barton
Lake Countian
The Poet’s Corner Bells Silence in Belfry
A poem laments silent bells hanging high in a granite belfry. The speaker recalls their former sweet tones and the peace they brought, questions their current mute state, and hopes they ring again despite sorrow and changing seasons. The verses end with a hopeful image of blue skies and fearless love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnet
Belfrey
Belfry
Tangerine Notes On church beautification and local visits
A church notices ongoing lawn beautification with a new white drive crescent planting and fresh sod. Reported entries include Mrs. F. G. Verdoja Mr. E. E. La Rue and Mr. John Blair. Residents and guests share travels from New Smyrna Beach Cypress Gardens New Brunswick Nova Scotia Canada to Florida Vermont and Kansas-with updates on Peas weather and roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Verdoja
E. E. la Rue
John Blair
John Tyndall
New Smyrna Beach
J. L. Moody
Henry Brown
G. S. Bliss
Hubbard Seward
F. D. Hubbard
Cypress Gardens
C. H. Estey
Ivor Hughs
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Canada
U.S.A
Florida
Harry Lee Hershey
Kansas
Vermont
Revival and conventions sweep East Town churches
The Federation Revival began last week with prayer as churches seek greater cooperation this week. The women’s convention closed in Mount Dora with strong support and plans to meet Sanford next July. Interdenominational union events occurred at St. Luke M B church despite rain, with Rev McNair preaching at Bethel F M church this week. Pallbearers society quarterly union meets in Sanford this Sunday. T M Thomas reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation
Mount Dora
Sanford
St. Luke M. B
W. Willams
Real
Bethel F. M
East Town
Rev. McNair
Quarterly Union of the Pallbearers ‘Society
T. M. Thomas
Electrical Contractor Hints at Home Additions
A local electrical contractor promotes services for a new roof or room addition and mentions options like carport or garage wiring. The ad emphasizes electrical work for remodeling projects and upgrades.
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the Poet’s Corner
By A. Ferguson
Babcock
C. E. Poling
Christoph
Edgewater
King’s Service and Auto Parts Dealer
Orlando
Business Directory
Dick Heims
Edgewater Dr
College Park
R.P.M
Area Business Directory
HORST
Chrysler Airtemp
Bay St. Eustis
E. Main S. Leesburg
Auto Sales & Service
Sanford Motor Co., Inc
Don Bales
Packard Automobiles
Sanford Ave
Sanford 1570
Bay St. & Orange, Eustis
LEE
Auto Parts
4Th & Central
Apopka
Davis Auto Machine
DELCO
Hall’s
Tuxedo Feed
Tuxedo Feeds
General Farm
Central Ave
Apopka TU
Ford Tractor
Dearborn Farm
S. 14Th St. Leesburg
Sanford Linoleum & Tile Co
THE
Furniture Center
First St
B. E. Thompson
Ardelle
Fenton’s
Orlando Rug
Bank & PO
Floormaster & Kleenize, Inc
Rug & Carpet Cleaners
Auto & Truck Hospital
Bay St
N. Orange Ave
Barnes
Hwy
Berry’s Warehouse Furniture
W. 1St St. Hwy
Scooters
Cushman Scooters
Boyd’s
Second St
N. Orange
Buccaneer
Outboard Motor Sales & Service
Clarence A. Johnson
Packard
Studebaker
Tindall Furniture Co
Pickerill’s. Sport Shop
Rollfast Bicycles
Briles Moto
S. 6Th St. Leesburg
Auto Glass CO
E. Main
Closet
Seminole Jalousies Co
First St. Sanford
Wieboldt’s
Camera Shop
Hardware & Supply
Sherwin-Williams
Yazoo
Hamilton
Elgin
Gruen
Gray’s
Metropolitan TV
Edgewater Dr. College P. Orlando
S. Park Ave
Ardogan Rug & Linoleum Co
Toys & Games
Ferran’s
H. Saunders Kresky
S. Bay St. Eustis
Toyland, Inc
Play Gyms
Whirligigs Wading Pools
McCall’s College Park Studio
Economy TV & Appliance Co
Edgewater Drive
Blackwelder
Wolverine
Great Atlantic
Sundial
Boy Scout
Rainbow Decorators
Novaco
14Th St
William. E. Kader
Paul F. Mueller & Son
American Gem Society
Edgewater Paint CO
Princeton
Dexter
East Church
Ashford Electric CO
General Electric Appliances
N. Bay St
Fla
Stewart Jewelers
Tchmaster
Leesburg Armature Works
Magnolia Ave
Bulova
Wadsworth
Hamilton Elgin
Jewelry Palace
Merry Jewelers
Edenfield Jewelry Co., Inc
W. Main
Keystone Jewelers Home of Fine Diamonds
China
W. Main St
Nursery & Landscape
Ryan & Company
Marine Supplies
Robson Sporting Goods
East First St
Wolf’s Arrow & Manhattan
McGregor
Dobb's Hats
Nunn-Bush
Palm Beach
W. Main Leesburg
William L. Rumley
Office Outfitters
Mack’s
Outfitters Globe Wernicke
Gibson’s
Leesburg Paint CO
Crosley
Hillbilli Morgan Electronics
S. 14Th
Dunnagan Sheet Metal Works
E. Main St
Red Mount Dora
Strong’s Sporting Goods
Eustis—Opp. P
Donnelly Street
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