Mount Dora resident to dedicate new Mt Clemens playground
A Mount Dora resident will stand at the dedication of a 10 acre Mt Clemens Michigan playground on June 27. Walter A Olsen longtime athletic director from 1920 to 1935 will be honored along with other former athletes who were under his direction. The event will attract about 1500 children and 600 guests. The article also notes visits and travels of local residents including moves to California and connections with UCLA coach Bill Spaulding.
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Mount Dora
Walter A. Olsen
Arlene
Walt
Bill Spaulding
U.C.L.A
Plan Tourney At Mount Dora Hill-Top Course
Another mixed two ball tournament will be staged by the Mount Dora Women's Golf Association at the Hill-Top course Friday. Tee off is from 3 to 5 p m with advance registration requested.
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Mount Dora
Theatre Invitation for Ice House Readings
The Ice House theatre invites the public to a June 10 performance of Bernard Shaw’s Don Faced in Hell in an unusual staging. Featuring Col. Paul Bronson Sara McCain Sam Buck and Rev. John F. Mangrum as actor this benefit supports better ventilation for more summer shows.
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O Bernard Shaw
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Dorans to Receive University Degrees at UF
Three Dorans will be among those receiving degrees at the University of Florida commencement in the Florida gymnasium next Monday evening. William N. Lofroos earns a Master of Science in Engineering, James Lee Gibson a Master of Education, and Henry Frank Haas a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture.
Prams to Sail Lesson at City Dock Today
Pram racing group announces a lesson session at 2 p.m. Sunday at the city dock. Participants are reminded to attend for sailing basics and safety guidance.
Stetson Grad Miss Patty Johnson Earns B S Degree
Miss Patty Johnson of Mount Dora received a Bachelor of Science degree at Stetson University in a May ceremony where over 200 diplomas were presented by Dr J Ollie Edmunds. She belonged to the Stetson Band the Reporter staff and Independent Women's Organization and plans to teach in a high school.
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Paul Johnson
Mount Dora
Stetson University
J. Ollie Edmunds
City Abandons Lake Franklin Road Amid Flood Costs
The city plans to give up Lake Franklin road as rising water forces costly maintenance. Ernest Hobdy and Graham Nelson lost homes. daily flood fighting costs reach 75 dollars with 305 dollars already spent on sand hauling. Mayor Patton may seek county aid to haul broken concrete for fill, but council shows discouragement.
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W. D. Patton
Hawaiian Style Banquet Centerpiece Delights Junior Club
The Junior Woman's Club annual banquet at the Community building last week featured a roasted pig centerpiece in Hawaiian style. Mrs. Erlene McCormick created the arrangements, with Mrs. Leonard Phillips as club president, Frederick Sleight as master of ceremonies, and Mr. Phillips among the officials pictured.
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Erlene McCormick
Leonard Phillips
Frederick Sleight
Phillips
Summer Swim Plans Announced By City Recreation Dept
The City Recreation Department and school system unveil a summer swimming program starting June 15 led by High School Principal Ronald Aldrich. Participants must be 6 by December 31. Schedule covers AAU children 10 and under to 12, teens 13 and older, adult swims, with public hours on Tue Thu Sat and Sun afternoons. A junior and senior life saving course for 12 and up runs June 22–26 from 9 to noon.
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the Sun
City Recreation Dept
Ronald Aldrich
To God My Country and Thy Friend Be True Henry Vaughan
A brief motto attributed to Henry Vaughan, urging steadfastness to God country and friends as a moral maxim. The line stresses fidelity and integrity as a timeless guiding principle.
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Henry Vaughan
Crone Reelected President as IceHouse Players Name New Board
IceHouse Players reelected Al bert Crone to a third term as president at the annual meeting Tuesday night. The group added Sally Leatherbury and William Hess to the board, replacing Oscar Dauber and Eileen Codding, and re elected Clift Richards of Mount Dora. New officers include Oscar Schubert as first vice president, William Hawkins as second vice president, and Peggy Huebsch as secretary.
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Eustis
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Daughters to Meet Hosts Named at 619 East Seventh
The King's Daughters will meet at Mrs. Lillian Christie home 619 E Seventh Ave Monday at 2 pm. Mrs. H D Overhiser will be co host.
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H. D. Overhiser
Jaycees Seek City Aid for Youth Center in Donnelly Park
A Jaycees delegation led by Dwight Mosteller asked the City Council to match funds raised for a youth center to be built in Donnelly Park. The council requested details on needed funds and building specs before considering the request. Councilman David Bowen warned the cost could reach 1 to 1.5 mills in taxes with the 1959-60 budget pending review.
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Dwight Mosteller
Council
Donnelly Park
David Bowen
Methodist Vacation Bible School Opens at First Methodist
Vacation Bible School opens at 9 a.m. Monday at the First Methodist Church for two weeks. Sessions run to 11 a.m. daily Monday through Friday with Mrs. Leon Erlich directing. Activities include recreation study and worship. Visitors welcome.
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Leon Erlich
Youth Drive for City Building Faces Cost Doubt
The JayCees will lead a drive to fund street and public building improvements as age increases to meet city needs. Youth workers began the project earlier this year but admit they overestimated the task. Mr. Mosteller argues the proposed $15,000 building is insufficient and would likely cost far more.
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Mosteller
Dinner Planned by St Edward's Women
The women of St. Edward's Episcopal church sponsor a potluck dinner on parish house grounds Tuesday evening as part of a series of parish family get togethers.
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St. Edward's Episcopal Church
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