Coca Cola Company Letter Critiques Mount Dora Society Editor
A letterhead from The Coca Cola Company in New York admonishes the Mount Dora Topic society editor for a July article titled Here YOU Are. The note thanks the editor for referencing the registered trademark Coke and mentions a Coke party hosted by Mrs. Burgess Thayer for Mrs. J G Ray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coca-Cola Company
New York
N. Y
Mount Dora
Society
Mary Ann Bradford
Jerry Wise
Florida
Burgess Thayer
J.G. Ray
Coca-Cola Comany
John Jones
Bill Smith
Oranges Versus Coke In Mount Dora Commentary
A society editor laments Coke advertising and promotes citrus, noting Coca Cola’s branding versus Florida orange juice. Columns reflect local readers, summer camp talk, homesickness, avocado insights, and Mount Dora folder history with references to Betsy Kramer Renee Malone Sharon Lou and LaVonne Lasher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy Kramer
Renee Malone
Renee
Betsy
Sharon Lou
George
Owen
Adelaide Conner
Patsy
Florida
LaVonne Lasher
LaVonne
Revival Prayer Drives Joiners at Mt Olive and Bethel
East Town notes revival efforts at Mt Olive A M E and Bethel F M church with Rev R J Clffen preaching long revival sessions. Three new members join as the season continues with sermons shifting to St Marys M B church and Rev Parker from Valdosta to preach starting Monday. Community invites prayers and participation as families visit relatives and send thanks for church donations.
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Mt. Olive A.M.E
Bethel F.M Church
R. J. Cliffen
Bethel
St. Mary’s M.B
Parker
Valdosta
George Keller
T. M. Thomas
Mount Dora Golden Hurricanes Start Football Practice
Mount Dora's Golden Hurricanes announce first practice for the 1948-49 season on Monday August 2 under Coach Burke Chisholm. Playersreport to the high school athletic office at 4 15 PM for conditioning drills and early prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Golden Hurricanes
Burke Chisholm
Card of Thanks for John Wesley Snell
Mr and Mrs William Snell express gratitude for the expressions of sympathy from friends and neighbors on the death of their beloved son John Wesley Snell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley Snell
William Snell
Mount Dora Fishing Club votes to buy lines for Casters group
At a second meeting the Mount Dora fishing club voted to buy lines and arbors for the Casters club, signaling a push to recruit future members. Florida's fishing licenses reached 220,500 in the fiscal year, shattering prior records, with non-resident sales at 61,000 and total program revenue around 456,000 from licenses plus 404,000 from hunting permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Langgas
Commission
Morgan
City Leaders Fall as Softball Team Defeats Them
The City softball team ended the league leaders winning streak with an 83 defeat last week. AM & S then beat City 9 to 6. Other results: Lions 6 AM & S 5 and Lions 6 Zellwood 4.
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Rehbaum
Lions
AM & S
Zellwood
Mt Dora Then and Now A Photo Essay of Growth
A description of Mount Dora past and present shows Fifth Avenue in an era with unpaved streets and sparse population. Pictures depict Congregational and Community churches, Grand View hotel, Lakeside Inn, a small public school, a sand bordered railway station, and palm lined corners with old buggies. The captions celebrate the town’s pine forests and evolving landmarks, including a library and post office block.
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Trifth
Mt. Dora
Fla
Mount Dora
Congregational Church
Donnelly Street
Grand View Hotel
Lakeside Inn
Florida
Lake Dora
Fourth and
Donnelly
Louis Tremain
Education Society
Donnelly St
Fifth
Lake County
Watch That Sun Sunlight Health Warning by Florida Health
This Florida Health editor note from Jacksonville urges gradual sun exposure to build a tan without harm. It explains sun rays composition, warns of risks like sunburn, chills, fever, and delirium, and advises 15 minute initial exposures, increasing daily. It notes blondes burn more easily and offers calamine lotion olive oil and cocoa butter as relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Barrier Of Supersonic Speed Breaks The Limiting Barrier
Editor Ross Dutton and twin Roy plan four year study at the University of Florida to explore supersonic speeds. The article covers jet propulsion, wind tunnel findings, cooling needs, pressure suits, Mach numbers, and the 1948 Bell XS-1 milestone with reflections on future study and limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Dutton
Roy
University of Florida
Ross
Mount Dora High School
Bosch-Lomb
Bell Aircraft
Langley Field
Virginia
Areport
Dr. Mach
Civil Service Exams for Orlando Base Positions
Civil Service examinations announced for positions at Orlando Air Force base include sewage disposal plant operator operating engineer sewage plant operator mechanic and sewage plant maintenance worker. Applications available at Mount Dora post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando Air Force Base
Mount Dora
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Highland Park
Ill
Chicago Daily Tribune
Chicago
Russell Kay
Florida Press Association
Lions and Kiwanis Clubs
Chamber of Commerce
Russell
Louisis Tremain
East Town
Ray Daniels
V. R. Dibble & Son
M. Yivan Shores
Mount Ra
Washington
Exeter
Eustis
C. M. Gudgeon
Highland Ave
Florida Health
The
Florida Medical Association
Jacksonville
Watch That Sun
Brown’s Hardware
Paul B. Brown
Eustis, Fla
Make Brown’s
By Ross Dutton
U. S. Royal Tires
Earl Timmons
Grantham’s Garage
Robie Ave
D.C
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General Electric
Emerson
Donnellx
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