Golden Wedding Anniversary of Col Henry Page Family
The Col Henry Page family celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary with an extended gathering including sons daughters in law and grandchildren. John D Page and wife marked their 50th anniversary on June 1 at a yacht club luncheon, attended by relatives from New Orleans Baltimore and Mount Dora. The Pages were married in Manila and lived on Page Lane overlooking Lake Dora. Other items note travels of relatives and local social happenings around Mount Dora including arrivals departures and visits from several families and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Pages
John D. Page
Yacht Club
John Pages
New Orleans
Henry Page
Charles Page
Baltimore
Peggy
Denny
Col
Mrs. Page
Manila
Page
Garden Circles Plan Fall Beautification Projects
Lakes and Hills Garden clubs announce fall plans after summer disbandment. Founders Circle targets Lake Jem beautification with trees shrubs and flowers. Azalea Circle extends Orange Blossom Trail beautification planting hibiscus shrubs and palms. Hibiscus Circle maintains the turnscap hedge at the football field. Poinsettia Circle continues work at the Boy Scout house in Gilbert Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakes and Hills
Mount Dora Sylvan Shores
Gilbert Park
Stetson Degrees Awarded to Four Mount Dora Area Residents
Four Mount Dora area residents received Stetson University degrees at Monday services led by Gen. Jonathan Wainwright. Joyce Duggan earned an A.B. degree, Ronald Aldrich and Alto Gary earned masters degrees, and William Ross Rainey of Sorrento graduated cum laude with an A.B. degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Area
Stetson University
Jonathan Wainwright
Joyce Duggan
Ronald Aldrich
Alto Gary
Mount Dora
William Ross Rainey
Sorrento
Girls Discover Home Making Pays
Two Mount Dora girls Diane Te Strake and Tiny Larsen are in Tallahassee this week after winning home making scholarships. Fourteen Lake county 4-H girls, winners of scholarships to the 4-H short course at Florida State University, accompany leaders including Mrs. Lucie K. Miller and Miss Louise Cox. The group also includes Lena Sendefur, Martha Gastfield, and several others from Leesburg Montverde Fustis Fruitland Park Umatilla Tavares and Groveland areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Diane Te- Strake
Tiny Larsen
Tallahassee
Lake County
Florida State University
Capital
Lucie K. Miller
Louise Cox
Kenneth Hanson
Lena Sendefur
Martha Gastfield
Leesburg Club
Jackie Cummings
Betty
Jean
Morgan
Montverde
Eloise Hagsn
Frances Buchanan
Fustis
Flinor Newman
Fruitland Park
LaVerne Tyson
Groveland
Anne Brennand
Umatilla
June Norris
Mary
Lou Campbell
Nancy Ballash
Tavares
Mount Dora Baptist Church Plans Silver Anniversary Week
Around The Churches Mount Dora's Baptist church joins South Sunday observances for the Silver Anniversary of the Southern Baptist Cooperative Program for world missions. Pastor James H Sutley preaches on Twenty Five Eventful Years and Rev Robert M Blackburn opens a summer Bible study series after Lakeland conference. A church picnic follows the evening program as C G Loveless retires as board chairman after five years while remaining treasurer for 27 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora's
Asis Ee Ee
Robert M. Blackburn
Lakeland
C. G
Loveless
Akehursts Feted At Party For Golden Wedding
More than 59 guests gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold J Akehurst at Lake Franklin Park Sunday evening to celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary. The couple wed in London and have lived in Mount Dora for 15 years. Their son Arthur J Akehurst of Florham Park New Jersey helped plan the surprise gathering. Their family includes two grandchildren and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold J. Akehurst
Lake Franklin Park
London
England
Oaklands Congregational Church
Mount Dora
Florida
Akehurst
Arthur J Akehurst
Florham Park
N. J
Bell Telephone Laboratories
New York City
Arthur
BPW To Sponsor Second Youth Hop at Community Building
The Business and Professional Women's club will sponsor a second youth dance this Saturday at the Community building. It is open to current, past, and prospective Youth Center members, including college students and those eligible to join in September. Refreshments will be served. Committee members include Mrs. D. S. Peters, Mrs. Ralph Paul, and Mrs. Ray Eckholt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women’s Club
D. S. Peters
Ralph Paul
Ray Eckholt
Uttered Maxim on End of Criticism and Fame
A terse saying warns that when criticism ends, one is finished and the world forgets quickly. It reflects a belief in public scrutiny as a driver of lasting memory and reputation.
King's Daughters Meeting Set at Mrs Mills Home
Next Monday's gathering of the King's Daughters and Sons will convene at the home of Mrs Harriet Mills on Rhodes Street. Transportation requests should be directed to Mrs R Christie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
King’s Daughters and Sons
Harriet
Mills, Rhodes St
R. Christie
Miss Hirt Betrothal Told By Currys
Mr and Mrs Hugo Curry announce the engagement of their friend Miss Hedy Hirt of Berne Switzerland to Anthony Walzak of Chicago. The marriage is planned for July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Curry
Sanford Rd
Hedy Hirt
Berne
Switzerland
Anthony Walzak
Chicago
Area Church Notices for Mount Dora and Nearby
A church listings page provides service times and leaders for Mount Dora Baptist James H. Sutley, Methodist Rev. Robert M. Blackburn, Church of Christ H E Taylor, and Eustis First Church of Christ Scientist. Activities include Bible School, morning and evening services, Sunday School, YF, choir rehearsals, and midweek Bible studies with respective weekly schedules.
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Mount Dora
Sixth and Tremain
James H. Sutley
Training Union
Methodist Church
Robert M. Blackburn
Church OF Christ—Fifth
H.E. Taylor
Eustis First Church OF Christ Scientist
Lemon and Grove
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Carl Graves
Judy
John
Sheldon House
Pine Orchard
Conn
Edward Klatte
Harold Overhiser
Philadelphia
Waterworks Congress
Edward
Rose B. Searing
Fred W. Sage
University of Florida
Adele Miles
McMinnville
Tenn
E. J. Bess
Duluth
Minn
Ian Birkbeck
Ann Oberle
Charlotte
N. C
Neva Martz
John L. Hronek
Tangerine
New England
Springfield
Abram Boomer, Jr
New Bedford
Mass
W. A. Congdon
Providence
R. I
Edith Myers
Seymour, Conn
Fred Kurras
Dansville
N. Y
Ernest Dean
Pearl Day
Dixfield
Maine
Rockefeller
Leonard Barker
Orange Ave
Orlando
Grand View Hotel
Phoenix
Garden Circles
Stetson
Akehursts
BPW
Fred W. Sage Jeweler
Mount Dora, Fla
First National Bank OF
Mount Dora, Florida
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Crane Furniture
Miss Hirt
Currys
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