Mount Dora High School Class of 57 Graduation
The Mount Dora High School commencement honored graduates Frances Eleanor Bloodgood Evelyn Marie Brown Esther Jane Faulkner Mary Kathleen Gallo Gordon William Dealing Jr Charles Edward and Jefferson Grover Ray. Also noted were American Legion events at the Yacht Club Lindbergh Day plans and Kiwanis Club scholarship awards for Tommy Norris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora High School
Frances Eleanor Bloodgood
Evelyn Marie Brown
Esther Jane Faulkner
Mary Kathleen Galloway
Gordon
William Dealing Jr
Charles Edward
Jefferson Grover Ray
Mount Dora American Legion Post
Yacht Club
Steet
Lindbergh
New York
Paris
Washington
Europe
Western Union Tech Company
Community Building
Raymond Schey
Vincent C. Schieber
B. A. Simpson
Howard Dettra
E. F. George
G. S. Bliss
Bill. Beims
Mount Dora
University of Florida
University
Henry Beims
Kiwanis Club
Tommy Norris
J. B. Norris
Lake Jem
Tommy
Mount Dora Topic Publishes Weekly Local Notice
The Mount Bora TOPIC, a weekly publication, lists 132 West Fifth Avenue Mount Dora Florida and P O Box 197 Mount Dora FL 32757 as its contact details. Rates shown include 5.00 annually 9.00 for two years in Lake County and 6.00 annually 11.00 for two years outside Lake County.
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Fifth Avenue
Mount Dora
P. O
Florida
Life Begins at Sixty Along with Golf for All Ages
An extended reminiscence on fishing adventures across freshwater and saltwater venues. The narrator describes brook and salmon fishing, deep sea trolling for sailfish and marlin, and the thrills of big-game encounters, with notes on boat handling, gear, and the joys and perils of the sport.
Fishing in Florida and the craft of fly casting
Josephus C. Luke notes the lure of Florida fishing where water is near, and discusses fly casting fifty feet of line. He recalls incident where a back cast snagged the line and the fly hit his cheek, requiring three martinis and minor surgery to fix. He remarks on salmon in rivers and the appeal of sport for all ages as a lead into skiing.
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Florida
Upholding the Printed Word in an Audio Visual Age
The speaker at Mount Dora's Friends of the Library prize event urged students to value the printed word as a lasting source of knowledge and joy. He cited Napoleon and the importance of clear writing, urged simplicity, and outlined a reader focused format for effective informational writing. The talk followed the July 2 dedication of the new public library, signaling hope for future writers.
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America
Johnny
Wade School
Friends of the Library
Mount Dora
Saint Paul
Broder J. Petersen
Aidan
William Shakespeare
Barbara Walters
Johnny Carson
Mount Dora Charter Vote Urges Yes for City Changes
The editorial urges a yes vote on the revised Mount Dora City Charter to reduce park commissioners to two-year terms, create a city administrator post, and extend annexation to Lake Franklin Park. It notes a streamlined document aligned with state law, broader tax base, and improved city services for residents.
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Mount Dorans
Mount Dora
Lake Franklin Park
Lyittween
Sanfor
Eleventh Avenue
Lake Franklin
Knit One Purl One by Virginia Frohock
Poem recalls peaceful scenes from childhood and family moments. The narrator weaves memories of ball games cookies church singing and tree decorating with travel and returning to knitting. A reflective verse about love, home and imagination.
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Diane Demro
Emily Battle
Dorothy Loveless
Reader's Digest
American Legion
Lake County
Department of Commerce
Washington, D. C
Bureau
Harry J. Hopcraft
C. C. Dooley
Hopcraft
Adies
Donnelly Park
Chamber of Commerce
Merchants Division
New Smyrna Beach
Mount Dora Tucsoy
E. Fortner
Mount Bora
A.M. Liveright
Scotland
Norway
South America
Canada
New Zealand
North Woods
Josephus C. Luke, M.D
F.r.cs
Napoleon
Poet's Corner
Yee
Virginia Frohock
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