Florida Democrats again vote in urgent justice race
In a repeat March ballot, Florida voters choose between T Frank Hobson and J Tom Watson for a Supreme Court seat. Hobson, longtime Sixth District circuit judge, seeks his first elected term after 20 years on the bench and Watson is the retiring attorney general who also ran for governor. The piece notes a letter from Justice Hobson and urges reading it to gauge his character before voting.
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Florida
T. Frank Hobson
Supreme Court
Sixth
J. Tom Watson
Justice Hobson
Last Thurs ay polio scare ends in sunshine for Punky
In Dora Lake County we describe a hospital wait for a polio verdict, Punky’s recovery, and a sequence of summer days from Thursday to Wednesday. The narrative blends rain, sun, and family moments as Punky improves and returns home after ordeals and hopeful weather.
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Punky
Freedom
Lake County
Dora
Council
Orlando
Polio Test Brings Deep Fear to a Family
A parent recalls a tense polio screening for a daughter, facing fear, hospital plans, and the moment the doctor confirms the child’s response to tests. The narrative follows the emotional impact from dread to cautious relief as the examination ends.
Forestry In Lake Could Rival Citrus Tourists Says Banker
The Lake County forestry issue gains urgency as Banker G G Ware of Leesburg argues unplanted forest land could rival citrus and tourism in income within 15 years if reforestation and fire control are pursued. He cites 2.8 million acres across seven nearby counties and invites signatures for a fire control unit through Mount Dora's First National Bank.
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G. G. Ware
Leesburg
Lake County
Forestry and Conservation Committee
Union
Florida
Oregon
Ware
Lake
Sumter
Marion County
Volusia County
Seminole County
Orange County
Polk County
Duke County
Mount Dora’s
White
Fishing From Dock and Shore Beats Busy Schedules
A column recalls top anglers Harry Allen C E Abcott Claude Fralick and Alan Grant while noting we snatch minutes for fishing. The piece describes catching smallmouth bass at Lake Dora near Deer Island with a doughball net and a Jitterbug lure, ending with a Confucius quote on aim and effort.
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Harry Allen
C. E. Abcott
Claude Fralick
Alan Grant
Myron Cronwall
Lake Dora
Deer Island
Abbott
Fish and Game Commission
Grant
New York
Lake Front
Allen
Merchants Committees Named For Summer Plans
Chamber of Commerce announces new Merchants Division committees to shape summer business plans. New members include Dale Jones chairing advertising assisted by Harvey Kimble and R. C Bardwell while D. Fletcher Crane heads prize committee with Jimmy Hardester and C. T. Alford. Walter Patton chairs membership with Johnny Liles and Harold Larson. J. B. Mills chairs finance with R. E. Lee and Mike Gargano. A new prize distribution method is adopted for buyers.
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Merchants Division
Chamber of Commerce Today
Dale Jones
Harvey Kimble
R. C Bardwell
D. Fletcher Crane
Jimmy Hardester
C. T. Alford
Walter Patton
Johnny Liles
Harold Larson
J. B. Mills
R. E. Lee
Mike Gargano
Goethe quote on useful influence and restraint
A maxim advising that those aiming to influence should avoid insults and focus energy on creating good rather than dwelling on what seems absurd. Emphasizes constructive effort over negative critique.
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Goethe
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Thomas H. Cooley
Gordon A. Goodrich
First National Bank
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Brown Builders Supply CO
Third Avenue
R. Contie
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Lady Dora
Confucius
Green
Lake County Fuel Company
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Vom AI Ami
MT. Dora
R. P. Hamlin
Tavares, Fla
WM. P. Wingler
Purina Chows
Wayne
X-Cel
Eshelman
Jones Brothers Feed Store
Jimmy Brooks
Lloy Lloyd
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Sun
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George Raft
Helena Carter
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