One Thousand Lions to Invade Mount Dora This June
A parade of one thousand Lions from all US and Canadian communities will visit Mount Dora the week of June 20 per Executive Secretary F H Heath. The Lions plan to attend local events and support community activities during their stay.
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United States
Canada
Mount Dora
F. H. Heath
Roseborough
Eustis
Nelson Urquhart
Myron Cronwalt
Ray LeBreck
Seven Year Old Cathie Land Hosts Big Birthday Party
On June 5 1947 Cathie Land celebrates her seventh birthday hosting 30 children and 14 parents with help from her mother Mrs Henry Land of Tangerine. Dr J E Guy named fellow of the American Nutritional Research Society and state chairman of the vocational guidance committee of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, re elected as assistant editor of the association journal.
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Little Cathie Land
Henry Land
Maine
Commalpson Poms
J. E. Guy
Peggy
Eddie
Guy
American Nutritional Research Society
Florida Osteopathic Medical Association
Jacksonville
Association
Mount Dora base players named to Mid Lakes All Star team
George Clement announced that three Mount Dora baseball players Neil Stoothoff Roland Lane and Bobby Bowie made the Mid Lakes Conference All Star team twenty years ago with honorable mention for Neil Durden Ronnie Aldrich and Butch Alexander The coach noted the selection occurred at a conference coaches meeting in Varb Ta vara s Monday night.
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Mount Dora
George Clement
Neil Stoothoff
Roland Lane
Bobby Bowie
Neil Durden
Ronnie Aldrich
Butch Alexander
Tavares
Rollin Javens
Golf as a social staple for retirees across regions
The article notes golf as the dominant recreation for retired Americans and Britons, expanding in Western Europe. It contrasts costly private clubs and yachts with golf’s social, competitive appeal, and highlights Florida and Alpine courses, enduring interest, and the joy and angst of play. It closes with praise for golf carts and a segue to The Fisherman.
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North America
England
Europe
Gstaad
Montreal
Yacht Club
Leave baby birds alone says local ornithologist
Seasonal advice urges leaving fledglings in place even when they appear abandoned Many birds are fed by parents in rotation and may only be temporarily out of sight Humans often mishandle fledglings by feeding milk or liquids birds do not drink Observations from a longtime neighbor recounts keeping a tufted titmouse and other small birds over weeks, but notes these birds often return to wild without human rescue.
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Eres
Phor
Tallahassee
Washington
Tax Hikes Plotted as Officials Seek Higher Pay
A letter expresses frustration over planned pay raises for lawmakers in Tallahassee and Congress, predicting higher taxes to fund salaries. The writer urges support for turning the current library into a city museum with a native plant garden and public receptions to protect historic buildings.
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Mount Dora
Commencement Awards List Awardees at Area Colleges
Commencement continues with scholarly prizes and honors. Newberry College grants an Athletic Scholarship to Jack Harris while Mary Anderson receives the Marshall Scholarship from Andrew College. Also listed are yearbook, NHS, DECA, Key Club, dramatics, choral, and various service and leadership awards to numerous students.
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Newberry College
Jack Harris
Marshall
Andrew College
Mary Anderson
Jim Dinsmore
Amy Meckstroth
Jeff Book
Jeri- Lynne DeHoog
Deborah Griggs
FHA
Deana Robinson
DECA
Ray DeSalvo
Sheree Cianciola
Tom Overhiser
Robert Mills
Kim Foster
Kelley Manuel
Audrey Brown
Joni Gastfield
Leslie Smith
Lydia Smith
Stewart Witherell
Nancy Strong
Melinda Barlock
Connie Kelly
Love Yonally
Nancy Schwalb
Eric Swanson
Brenda Rodgers
Bruce Hughes
Sheri Spradling
Kathy Eggs
Marisa Wilson
Gwen Clark
Pat Turner
Ellen Jackson
Ed Seabrook
Amy Meckee
Sharon Phillip
Class of 1977 Awards List Honors and Recognitions
The Class of 1977 presents multiple awards including Cheerleading Marisa Wilson Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Marisa Wilson and Jon Summe Salutatorian Mary Anderson Valedictorian Kenneth Spieth and various subject and service honors. Special Teacher of the Year James Walker praised by Assistant Principal Ocie Edwards Jr.
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Lawrence Cheatham
Marisa Wilson
Jon Summe
Mary Anerson
Kenneth Spieth
Deana Robinson
Jim Dinsmore
Amy Meckstroth
Heather Wild
John Milsap
Leslie Harvey
Mary Anderson
Richard Labud
Bausch and Lamb
Jeff Book
Ellen Jackson
Bruce Hughes
Arion
Howard Streeter
Deborah Griggs
Janet Sheppard
Joel Humphrey
Pat Turner
James Walker
Ocie , Edwards Jr
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King Lear
Stetson University
Harvey
Ray Blanchard
David French
Robert Hecker
John Hogsette
Winford Key
Sonny Malone
Lloyd Morris
Paul Mosteller
Joe Wiley Teasley
Norman Tuckett
Hershel Turner
Bobby Vincent
Manuel Woods
Wilbur Woodruff
Dorothy Adams
Florence Adkins
Winifred Baker
Bryant
Nadine Chandler
Eying
Betty Cory
Eunice Dixon
Mildreds
Mary Estey
Fenton
Lena Harding
Mildred Holloway
Leda Mae Morris
Sara Roseborough
Pearlie Mae Scoggins
Floy Townsend
Gloria Watts
Anna Margaret White
J. W. Bryant
Franklin
N. C
Hae
Mount Bora
A.M. Liveright
West Fifth Avenue
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Y. Florida
Laken
Mount
Cort
Pat
Joe
Central Florida
Sylvan Shores
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