Brotherhood Sermon by Singaporean Student at First Methodist
Wai Yun Syn of Singapore, a 1955 UF graduate, spoke at First Methodist on Brotherhood of man through love faith and understanding. He plans to study toward becoming a physician and serving his country. He works as a summer counselor at Leesburg camp. Florida Methodist youths fund his education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Wai Yun Syn
Singapore
University of Florida
Methodist
Leesburg
Florida Methodist
Mary Ruth McCracken
Ronald Aldrich
Birth of Russell Clark Cheatham in Mount Dora
Mr and Mrs Bobby Cheatham of Mount Dora welcomed son Russell Clark Cheatham on June 7 at Waterman Memorial hospital. The baby weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Clark
Bobby Cheatham
Mount Dora
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Vacation Bible School Opens At First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church opened its Vacation Bible School Monday morning with 110 attendees. The two week program runs 8:30 to 11:30 each weekday for children up to 16, with marches, songs, scripture readings and Bible drills. Certificates will be awarded at the Sunday service on June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Insect Control Advice Emphasizes Inspections
County Agent R. E. Bob Norris cautions farmers to inspect crops for insects and apply control measures only when found. Entomologist J. W. Wilson notes frequent preventive spraying is costly, leaves residue issues, and can drive insects to develop resistance reducing effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E
Bob” Norris
J. W. Wilson
Central Florida
Sanford
Lake County Vet Assistance Totals 388978
Lake County veterans and dependents received new awards and services totaling 388978 for the fiscal year ending May 31. The report notes 215 veterans participated in accelerated general education with 197348 spent on training and related programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
James C. Hunter
Pioneer
Tavares
Floyd Lee
Hunter
Florida
East Town Negro Dwelling Condemned Over Sanitation Failures
Mayor Lou L. Heaton said the 14 residents were moved out after repeated repairs did not occur. Walter Butler of Apopka, acting estate administrator, supervised the home and faced accusations of collecting rent without fixing the insanitary conditions. He was given until June 10 to show progress toward compliance, with no action reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou L. Heaton
Walter Butler
Apopka
Heaton
Lillian Drew
Sorrento
Butler
Lake County population cited at 47,000 in 1955 survey
The Lake County population stood at 47,000 on April 1 1955 per a Bureau of Business and Economic Research report to the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. The document notes a 70.8 percent rise since the 1940 federal census and outlines year to year growth from 1940 to 1955 with various census milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
University of Miami
Traveler Loses Tooth in Route 441 Wreck
A wreck at Route 441 and Heim Road in Sylvan Shores sent a traveler to the hospital with facial cuts and an injured mouth. James Robinson of Hamlin Texas reportedly failed to stop for Jessie Hansen of Mount Dora signaling a turn. his brakes allegedly failed and he rear ended the other car. His wife was tossed into the windshield, losing a tooth and sustaining a forehead cut. The Robinson vehicle sustained the worst damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Route 441
Heim Rd
Sylvan Shores
James Robinson
Hamlin
Texas
Jessie Hansen
Sheridan Rd
Mount Dora
Heimrd
Culver Military Academy Graduates 161 in Ceremony
Jay Ward Malone son of Mr and Mrs F P Malone among 161 diploma recipients at Culver Military Academy Culver Indiana during last week’s graduation ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Ward Malone
F. P. Malone
Culver Military Academy
Culver
Ind
Off to Japan Alvin Durham Joins Navy Voyage
Alvin V. Durham son of Mr and Mrs A B Durham is aboard the U S Vesuvius bound for Japan. He has served in the Navy a year and was stationed last at Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marksman Corp
G. C. Theall
Frank Theall
Lake Shore Sr
Cherry Point
N. C
Frank C. Croft
Marine Corp
Japan
Alvin. V. Durham
A. B. Durham
U. S. Vesuvius
Navy
Seattle
Bears Learn 4-H Honey Rules In Ocala Forest
In the Ocala Forest bears faced a new rule as 4-H club honey became protected property. Woodrow Brown of Gainesville reinforced the honey fences and electrified them to keep bears away and safeguard the 4-H camps with about 3000 servings of honey available for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocala
Woodrow Brown
Gainesville
Florida Agriculture Extension Service
Forest Springs Road Repaired To Improve Access
Secretary Karl Lehmann reports recent paving of No. 445 from Route 19 north of Al toona to Alexander Springs in the Ocala National Forest. The new Florida attraction saw visitors since it opened this week, easing travel for guests to the Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Springs
Altoona
Karl Lehmann
Springs
Florida
Ocala National Forest
Visitors Reach 34000 Mark in September 1953
In September 1953 the registration books topped 34 000 while May saw 2 581 visitors signing in.
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Henry Ford
Baptist Bible Study
J. G. Ray, JR
Frederick C. Andrews
Drs. Colley, Morse and
Vincenti
Donnelly Street
Sheridan Road
Pipes & Tobaccos
Leatherie
Yardley
Schick - Remington - Sunbeam
Shaeffer
Rexall
Traveler
A&m
Highland Avenue
PTT
Machia Elmer
Daytona Beach
Forest Springs
Rock Springs
Christoph
Edgewater Drive
Pet
Orlando, Florida
Ea Es
Am Ret AG Usl
Pelee
Cortland
Manhattan
P. S
McGregor
McGregor & Manhattan
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