Ed Blackburne and Joe Walworth Star in Local Bowling Rivalry
A humorous on ice clash features Ed Blackburne and Joe Walworth as leading figures in a lively club season. The piece notes Blackburne’s skill, lineups including Bridgy Swift and Breck, and a record-setting bowling club with Mary Blackburne and Ed as champions in 1949. Details cover civic roles, by-law revisions, and a May 27 card party with prizes and fund-raising for a new refrigerator.
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Ed Blackburne
Joe Walworth
Bridgy
Swift
Breck
Harold Esch
Sao Carlos Do Pinhal
Brazil
Santos
New Orleans
Board of Trade
Chicago
Ben. H. Sanborn & Co
Mary Frances Blaisdell
West Medford
Mass
Garrison
Gregor
Church
Tom Spencer
Jimmy Nelson
Tremain
Dickson
Kellogg
Maben
Spencer
James
Rehm
Heaton
Chapdelaine
America
Walter Ferguson
Ligonier
Reg. Jones
Toronto
Mount Dora
Nellie Mc
Elkins Park
Ed Dwelle
England
Clare
Parkersburg Druggist Praises T-4 L For Athlete’s Foot Relief
Stout of Parkersburg West Virginia says the sale of T-4 L is very pleasing with a customer noting it’s the first relief in six years. Advertises a 40 cent refund if not completely pleased within one hour. Available locally at Mount Dora Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stout
Parkersburg
Mount Dora
Seniors Told Criticism May Be Red Aid
Circuit Judge Truman G. Futch urged the 1950 senior class at a Kiwanis luncheon to guard the American way of life, stay informed, and ensure criticism is justified. He warned against criticizing government without cause and said true citizens act in line with graduation values to meet civic obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Truman G. Futch
Helen graduates as example to youth in Florida State path
A Mount Dora graduate, Helen, receives her bank book amid applause and plans to enter Florida State University in fall. She will work at Graysmoor Inn in New York this summer to fund college, studying elementary education, business, sociology, and psychology while avoiding sororities.
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Helen
Florida State University
Mount Dora
Graysmoor Inn
the Hudson
New York State
C. E. Hames
Grand View Hotel
Conservation farming observations in Center lake
An observer notes the release of fingerling bass from Welaka fish hatcheries into Center lake and rapid feeding on minnows and bluegill. U. S. Soil Conservation Service agent Howard Bissland will inspect local ponds owned by listed landowners to confirm reproduction before fishing resumes.
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Vick Oswalt
Clermont
Center Lake
Welaka
Howard Bissland
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
W. L. Bland
Howard Simpson
Glenn Brown
A. J. Thompson
H. M. Igon
Harry L. Collins
W. T. Shaddick
G. K. Hardaway
Henry L. Pringle
Lane Blanton
A. S. Clarke
H. M. Meineke
Travis Stewart
Walter Wallin
L. M. Gaddy
Harry L. Lippmann
J. A. Carpenter
Chester C. Bosgate
W. K. Price
Vacation Bible School Registration At Baptist Church
Mothers may enroll their children on Friday June 9 at 3 pm at the Baptist church. The community project runs from June 12 to 23 for ages 4 to 14 and is jointly sponsored by the Methodist and Baptist churches.
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The
Baptist Church
Methodist
Baptist Churches
Kimball Transferred to Plymouth Plant as Engineer
Minute Maid announces the transfer of Thomas B. Kimball from Leesburg to Plymouth plant where he will serve as plant engineer. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Kimball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minute Maid Corporation
Thomas B. Kimball
Harvey Kimball
Leesburg
Plymouth
Road Premises Honored Official Projects Lake County
Gov Warren’s road program featured at a lakeside luncheon in Eus tis with nearly 200 county leaders in attendance. McKethan urged faster modernization citing wooden Lake County bridges and a $79 million annual outlay for primary and secondary roads statewide. Major Lake County projects include Clermont cross state highway bids, U S 27 from Michigan to Miami via Leesburg and Clermont, and Highway 19 from Tampa to Jacksonville passing through Tavares Eustis and Umatilla. A $1 million allocation funds a concrete Howey bridge over Lake Harris. construction uses eight barges from Orangeburg South Carolina to Ocklawaha River. The final steel beam was placed last week with completion set for Nov 1.
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United States
Lake County
Eustis
Sahat Becca Tetabe
Maiabie Wen
Winston Pendleton
C. V. Griffin
War- Tren
McKethan
Florida
Clermont
Michigan
Miami
Leesburg
Jacksonville
Tampa
Tavares
Umatilla
Howey
Lake Harris
Griffin
Orangeburg
S. C
Ocklawaha
Ladies Night Banquet Planned by Lake County Shrine Club
The Lake County Shrine club announces Ladies Night banquet set for Friday at the Grand View hotel. Aimed at members and guests, the event will feature program highlights and dinner arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Shrine Club
Grand View Hotel
Shuffle Boarding Contest At Eustis Saturday
The Eustis and Mount Dora clubs staged a 10 court shuffleboard contest on Saturday May 30 with tight play and a 231 point tied finish. Mount Dora won several matches including a 248 to 234 high score by Black and Red teams and a 101 to 59 final game led by players Blumenshine De oe Dora and Mrs Paul Braden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis
Mount Dora
Red
Black
Bill Blumenshine
Myron de Oe Dora
Paul Braden
Sadie Snyder
Pla
Reds
Ts One
Eddie Ryan
W. L. Gray
al Stull
Tom Hunter
Ss. A. Hornung
V. L. Gray
Len Tower
Blumenshine
Ryan
A. J Waltz
Waltz
Cluo
Earl Dodd
George Shepherd
Gilman Named President of Florida Power Succession
FPC head C F Moore of Eustis announces William C Gilman will become president in June succeeding A Higgins who retires at 70. Gilman has a lengthy public utility and investment background with General Electric Carolina Power and Light Equitable Life and served as director of the SEC utility division in 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Moore
Florida Power Corp
Eustis
William C. Gilman
Succeeption
A Higgins
Gilewn
Comeecy
General Electric Co
Carolina Power and Light Co
Utility
Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York
Securities and Exchange Commission
Florida Company
W. Prem
Girls win prizes at Mount Dora school lumber quiz
Mount Dora lower grades held closing exercises marking Mrs. R. N. White Sr.’s farewell. Six girls won prizes for outperforming male classmates in lumber knowledge. Cathie Land took first with a trip essay to Brown Builders Supply Co, winning $5 from C. J. Brown. Ann Edwards won $3 and Norma Jean Wise $2. Honorable mentions of $1 went to Mardie Bardwell Martha Sadler and Patsy Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. White
Mount Dora
Cathie Land
Brown Builders Supply Co
C. J. Brown
Ann Edwards
Norma Jean Wise
Mardie Bardwell
Martha Sadler
Patsy Wells
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Holden
U.S.A
St. Pete
American Lawn Bowling Association
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Major Marsh
Stewart Brown
London
New Zealand
British Isles
Australia
Brown
Reid
Cor. Fifth
Alexander
Ala
M. V. Simpson
Mary Martha
M. V
Walter W. Shaffer
Rage
George Sims
Lewis
Southern College
Tennessee
Mary Martha Simpson
Raoul Barker
Orange County
Princeton University
Trenham
Reader’s Digest
Bausch and Lamb
American Legion
Ed Mitchell
Legion Auxiliary
C. A. Lee
Danforth Foundation
Edward Harding
Floyd Risley
Emily Post
Chris Jacobsen
Mount Dora Woman's Club
Sims, Trenham
Miss Simpson
D.A.R
Mildred Pope
Roberta Pollard
Thomas Ledford
Risley
Gov. Warren
Mount Dorans
H. H. Mallory
Dorans
J. G. Ray, JR
FICO
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Lee Th
Omma
Ara
Gulf
Paul’s Service Station
Gulf Products
Eustis, Fla
FPC
Gilman
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