Community figures boost Helen Wages Fund with anonymity
In Mount Dora, donors to the Helen Wages to Fund fund remain anonymous while a stranger praises the cause and pledges support to cover Helen’s four years at Florida State University. The piece also highlights local praise for IceHouse Players and Kiwanis club youths, plus a plotting joke about a State's Attorney’s car and judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Rose
Mount Dora
Roseborough
Florida State University
Growers Hope To Return Corner Thomas To Board
Florida citrus growers meet at the Lake Theatre Ta vares to renominate Vernon Conner Lacy Thomas and A J McKethan to the Florida Citrus Mutual board as it enters its second year of activity. Similar meetings are being held statewide to reelect directors who guide Mutual policy.
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Lake County
Florida Citrus Mutual
Lake Theatre
Tavares
Vernon Conner
Lake Jem
Lacy Thomas
Groveland
A. J. McKethan
Brooksville
Mutual
Garden Club Plans War On Litter Bugs
The Lakes and Hills Garden club launches a community cleanup campaign to stop littering and protect Mount Dora’s scenic beauty. President Mrs C J Brown announced the plan after a board meeting at her home, with awards for the Junior Garden club for their anti littering work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lakes and Hills
Mount Dora Red Cross honors Bill Barker for service
Bill Barker of Mount Dora received a medal and citation at a Mount Dora Red Cross meeting for two years with over 500 volunteer hours. He teaches swimming to Lake County youths and was praised for water safety efforts. Executive Secretary Burton Brown commended the chapter's outstanding safety program in the southeast.
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Bill Barker
Mount Dora
Lake County
Red Cross
Bill
Burton Brown
Southeast
Pistolville Fireball Steals The Show At Orlando Race Night
A curious baby hot rod named Pistolville Fireball wowed Orlando spectators as it raced with several other cars. Driven by Henry Hayes and created by Dude Grantham and friends the craft tangled near the finish causing a chaotic but non injurious moment on the speedway.
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Orlando
Loving Gare
Pistolville Fireball
Circle meets in Sylvan Shores for Women’s Society event
Northwest Circle of the Women’s Society of Christian Service will meet at Mrs. C A Killian’s home in Sylvan Shores next Tuesday at 2 30 p m Those needing transportation should call Mrs. D P Hopkins
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Northwest
Women’s Society of Christian Service
C. A. Killian
Sylvan Shores
D. P. Hopkins
Tangerine Visitor Plans Daytona Beach Holiday
GOES VISITING Ward Estey Jr. of Tangerine is off for a holiday at Daytona Beach this week as guest of Mrs. Herbert G. Clark and Mrs. James Wirgman and the latter’s children Jimmie and Betty, who recently moved from Tangerine.
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Ward Estey, Jr
Tangerine
Daytona Beach
Herbert G. Clark
James Wirgman
Jimmie
Betty
Chris Jacobsen Wins Mount Dora Essay Prize
Chris Jacobsen earns first prize of $10 from the Mount Dora Woman's Club for the Seniors essay contest with his piece titled A Fool's Sport.
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Chris Jacobsen
Mount Dora
Fool’s sport of night fishing in Michigan river trip
A narrator recalls visiting an uncle in Michigan four years ago. He describes a cold river, deer and quail in a National Fo area, and a humid August night when they go fishing after sunset. The river’s swift current, heavy waders, and a new fly rod make for a difficult first-timer experience.
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Michigan
Florida
Ater
One on Me venting at inanimate objects door cure
A narrator recalls venting anger at objects during youth. He describes slamming a door with an automatic check and the mirror on his side showing his reaction, noting frequent flat tires as a minor grievance and the door’s slapstick cure.
New Fiction Arrives at Mount Dora Library
The Mount Dora Public Library adds The Circle of the Day by Helen Howe Island Light by Alexander Key Double Identities by John Sthode and Rough Justice by Ernest Haycox. Winston Churchill The Grand Alliance is listed in non fiction.
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Mount Dora Public Library
Helen Howe
Island Light
Alexander Key
John Sthode
Ernest Haycox
Winston Churchill
Begs Travels Mrs Jones Heads East for Summit and Nantucket
Mrs. H. E. Jones of Grandview Street leaves for a trip through the east with stops at Summit New Jersey and Nantucket Massachusetts.
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H. E. Jones
Grandview St
East
Summit
N. J
Nantucket
Mass
Impressive School Service Donation Highlighted by Lake County
Dr. J B Hall director of the Lake County Health Department told Lake County Chamber of Commerce board members last week that doctors in Lake County contributed services valued at thirty thousand dollars to public school students during the past school year.
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Lake County
J. B. Hall
Foolhardy Fisherman Bravely Returns to Cold River
A narrator recounts a near drowning while fishing, being swept by the current and freezing in waders. Despite the chill and blue legs, he vows to return to fishing the very next day, calling the sport a fool's pursuit.
Nora Players Star Abroad in Dual Matches
Members of the Mount Dora Tennis Club played two city matches last Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. in mixed doubles defeated rivals from Basin Club Daytona Beach. Charles Norris and Tom Williams, guests of Orlando Tennis Club, beat Bob Hall and Jim Massey 6-3 11-9. Norris and partners head to Fredred Tilden in Tildenville, Fla.
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Mount, Dora
Cze
A. M. Secure
Basin Club
Daytona Beach
Charles Norris
Tom Williams
Orlando
Bob Hall
Jim Massey
Norris
I. Oe
Fredred Tilden
Tildenville
Fla
Fun Too Much Fun To Miss
A lively short note highlights the excessive amusement of an event described as too enjoyable to skip. The tone and phrasing suggest a lighthearted city column brief inviting participation or attendance.
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Coral Gables
IceHouse
Chamber of Commerce
Miami
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
Roy Christopher
Mary Martha Simpson
Mary Martha
Truman G. Futch
W. Troy Hall
Jesse W. Hunter
Judge Futch
Judge Hall
Jesse
Hunter
Sheriff's Office
Highway Patrol
Gov. Warren
Jesse Hunter
Grand View Hotel
Jersey
Sunset Valley Dairy
Parker Bros
Electrical Contractors
Brandy-Gudgeon Electric CO
Highland
Corner
Thomas
Garden Club
Chris
By Chris Jacobsen
Bill Ritchie
Nora
H.P. Johnson
H.P. Mercury
H.P. Firestone
Scott-Atwater
Smiths Marine Mart
Highland and Liberty
Bonnet
Buick
Four-Way
Buich
Henry J. Taylor
ABC Network
Fisher
POLK
Lemon St
Eustis, Florida
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