Civil defense leaders showcase new observation tower at city dock
Walter TeStrake and Bobby Goodman press the Ground Observer Corp role at Mount Dora as volunteers sought for 24 hour duty. The article notes GOC origins at TeStrake’s home, a tower at the lakefront, and planes reported to the Miami filter station.
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New
Ground Observer Corp
Walter TeStrake
Bobby Goodman
Mr. TeStrake
Sky Watch
GOC
Lake Dora
Miami
Corps of Watchers
Mount Dora
One Hundred New Families Strain a Small City Budget
The American Society of Planning Officials estimates 100 new families add about 450 people, boosting school needs with 2.2 grade rooms and 1.65 high rooms costing around 120000, plus 30000 yearly for operating. Additional police, fire, payroll, and services raise costs including 4150 for police, 2820 for fire, and 12000 to 15000 in general payroll. also hospital bed 10000, library books 675, and minor jail costs.
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American Society of Planning Officials
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Bank Starts Survey On P M Depository
The First National Bank began a survey of depositors to determine if they want a night depository. A letter offers a $15 yearly cost for deposit bags keys and necessary items. Replies were requested. The move follows a robbery two weeks ago at Golden Triangle Builders Supply.
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First National Bank Today
Golden Triangle
Northwest family recalls Florida ties in Port Orchard
Three Shipes children Tommy Joey and Cindy pose by a fireplace in Port Orchard Washington. Their father Lt Commander W T Shipes a Naval pilot has served worldwide including Korea while his mother Dorothy Mae Conner hails from Lake Jem and their Mount Dora connection remains a fond memory.
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United States
Florida
Tommy
Joey
Cindy Shipes
W. T. Shipes
Port Orchard
Wash
Shipes
R. G. Shipes
Mount Dora
Dorothy Mae Conner
Owen M. Conner
Lake Jem
Korea
Chinese Mushroom Soy Steak Dinner With Rice
A vintage recipe for flank steak pan seared with a flour gravy and soy sauce, simmered until tender. Served over steamed white rice with onions green pepper mushrooms and peach salad, lemon custard cookies and buttered broccoli on the side. Provides measurements for meat tenderizer flour water and seasonings and yields six servings.
Lets Laugh On A Bus Carriage Comic Exchange
A crowded bus scene features a young woman who gently resists a soldier trying to rise as she explains she is already two blocks past her stop. A domestic moment follows with a wife prompting a mailed letter and a husband recalling sewing a button after leaving the coat at home.
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Hattie
Pine Woods
Sorrento
Allens
Rainfall totals rise to near nineteen inches for the year
This week's rainfall measured nearly an inch, pushing the season total to about 18.7 inches. Officials note the year lags last year’s rainfall for this period, as windy showers continue to affect local weather patterns.
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Allen
Ohio
Hattie Allen
St. Augustine
Ponce de Leon
Henry Flagler
Miss Allen
Libe
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Burt
Stephen Cleary
Lee. Simpson Jr
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Frank Duar
Doran
Mrs. Druar
Booker T. Washington
Testrake
P.M
Lioun Quincy Adams
Adams
House OF Representatives
Life In the Northwest
Lakes Dora
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Carlton
City Dock
Wise Boat Works
Leonard Barker
Sylvan Shores
STASS
J. Yates
Yvonne DE Carlo
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Roseme
CD Nae
Waluam Reynolds
CG Pere
Nat King Cole Story
J. G. Ray, JR
Superior Asphalt Co
Dick Stewart
Walt Stubble Owners
Donnelly Street
Peterborough Boats
Marine Paint & Supplies
Marine Mart
Dorans
Helm Field
At Sanford
RADIO
Lake County
Grays Radio
Television Service
Sanford Rd
Gray & Hill
James W
Jim” Gray
Derry University Technical Institute of Chicago
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