JayCees Press City Council For Youth Center Aid
The JayCees urged the city to share the $15,000 cost of a Donnelly Park Youth Center while the Park Board s expected building deadline nears. They promised to raise the rest through a campaign if the city budgets next year. Council debated maintenance costs and voted to seek an extension and explore funding loopholes.
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Park Board
Donnelly Park
JayCees
Dake
David Bowen
Oath
Park Commission
The
Vocational Guidance Important To Students Seeking Future Jobs
Editor notes the first in a series on vocational guidance from the National Foundation for Student Guidance. The aim is to inform parents about the need for understanding and providing proper vocations for youth nationwide. Luthor Roeber, professor at the University of Michigan, is cited as an expert. The foundation is a non profit dedicated to promoting vocational guidance across the United States.
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Naational Foundation
der Saward C. Roeber
Varsity of Michigan
National Foundation For Student Guidance
United States
Vocational Guidance in Schools for Youth
Vocational guidance is a school based service helping students choose subjects that prepare them for their future careers. It aims to prevent misaligned choices by directing talents toward suitable fields and reducing the risk of wasted potential as youth transition from school to work.
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Pup.il
Tribute to Roseborough sparks Mount Dora civic honor drive
A joint meeting of Mount Dora men’s service clubs outlined a “Tribute to Roseborough” to honor retired principal D. D. Roseborough for 37 years of service. The piece traces his career from Umatilla in 1919 to Mount Dora, rising teacher salaries, and the health strain that led to retirement, inviting alumni and the public to contribute via First National Bank.
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Roseborough
Mount Dora
Lions
Rotary
Kiwanis
JayCees
George J. White
D. D. Roseborough
White
Ers
Florida
Mississippi
Lake County
Rosebo
Herlong Blames Domestic Costs For Deficits
Rep. A. S. Syd Herlong Jr. says inflation and high domestic spending threaten the budget. He notes the debt limit will be temporarily raised and cites defense spending at about 60 percent of the budget. He warns of a June 30 deficit near 12.4 billion, the largest peacetime shortfall.
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A. S
Syd” Herlong, Jr
Lake County
Congress
Herlong
Peppermint Stick Auction Friday at 1 30 P M
The Peppermint Stick Restaurant auction, run by Peninsula Auction Co of Orlando, is set for 1 30 p m Friday. The Alderman couple owns the business which may sell as a whole or, if unsold, its equipment will be auctioned separately. The restaurant has long drawn tourists and loyal patrons but is closed as Mr Alderman works out of town.
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Peninsular Auction Co
Orlando
Robert .S. Alderman
Rainfall Totals Rise in Mount Dora Through January
Mount Dora Growers Cooperative reports 2.5 inches of rain last weekend and 1.5 inches overnight Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing January total to 34.2 inches. The data reflects ongoing precipitation in the area.
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Mount Dora
Art as a border of flowers along civilization's course
Lincoln Steffens compares art to a border of flowers tracing civilization's path, highlighting art's enduring presence amid social progress and cultural change. The statement frames art as a decorative yet defining boundary shaping collective memory and identity.
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Lincoln Steffens
Summer Fun Program Underway With League and Pools
The city and school sponsor a summer program starting July 1 offering Little League baseball led by Ronald Aldin, daily 2:30 to 4:30 and 5:30 to 7:30 at the school athletic field, plus library services and story telling from 8 to 10 each weekday. Outdoor activities include soft ball, volleyball and dodge ball at 10. The AAU swim program, under James Jackson, runs from morning through afternoon for various ages, with adult swimming Thursday evenings. The pool hours cover weekday afternoons, weekend blocks, and evening sessions. arts and crafts run 9 to 12 weekdays with Mrs Helen Kurras. tennis lessons by Norma Jeanne Wise.
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Ronald Aldin
Aldrich
A.A.U
James Jackson
Glee Club
Helen Kurras
Norma Jeanne Wise
Turn Around Impasse Holds Up Clayton Street Subdivision
A three member committee including Councilman Lou L. Heaton Councilman Guy Bliss and City Supt Rollin Javens was formed to resolve a street turn around issue in the Clayton street subdivision developed by George Jolly and Walter Stubble. City engineer Albert O Neall testified the proposed 50 foot turning circle is too small for city trucks which would need about 80 feet. Jolly resisted enlarging the circle arguing buyers would object and trucks could back up and maneuver. The subdivision plat has county and Council approval but the street must still be approved by the city and the committee will seek an agreement.
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City
Lou L. Heaton
Guy Bliss
Rollin Javens
Albert O’neall
Clayton St
George Jolly
Walter Stubble
Highland St
O’neall
Jolly
Shaw
Atkins
Margaret Lafroos
Chamber
al Rehbaum, Jr
Chamber of Commerce
Highland
Fifth
Mr. Shaw
Mount Dora
Gordon Dake
Fifth Av
Coleman
Bliss
Florida
Heaton
Lefroos
Council Debates Lake Street Land for Marine Showroom
Councilman Guy Bliss urges delaying a July 7 vote on vacating a Lake Street strip near Lake Dora to give Sylvester Wise space for a marine showroom. Gilbert Jones protests, fearing reduced eastside parking and turning room as the road closure affects access to the end of the road near Wise property.
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Guy Bliss
Lake St
Lake Dora
Sylvester Wise
Bliss
Wise Boat Works
Gilbert Jones
Wise
Fifth Ave Zone Rezoning Sparks Public Contention
In Mount Dora a zoning amendment for Fifth Avenue near Clayton Street advances after a four to two vote. Sam Shaw warns of a possible lawsuit claiming rights infringement by residents. The plan would rezone a lot bought by a grocery chain for a late night store, with tax and business implications debated amid calls for a master zoning plan and ongoing opposition from residents.
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Lake Coleman
Sam Shaw
Lloyd Atkins
Annual Red Cross Meet in Leesburg
The American Red Cross of Lake county will hold its annual meeting at noon Wednesday June 24 at the Trade Winds cafeteria in Leesburg. Maj. Gen. John K. Rice of Clermont will preside as chapter chairman. Reports of chapter activities will be given and officers will be elected during the two hour session from 12:15 to 2:15 p.m. All officers and directors are expected to attend.
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The
American Red Cross
Lake County
Trade Winds
Leesburg
John K. Rice
Clermont
Nature's Sea Turtle Performance Draws Jensen Beach Crowds
A yearly display off Jensen Beach shows 800 to 2000 lb sea turtles crawling ashore to lay 100 to 300 eggs nightly, crying during the 49 minute process. The event runs from mid May to mid August along a six mile stretch of beach near Fort Pierce, Stuart, and the Indian River. Local observer Ray Lorenz notes the spectacle draws flashbulbs while warning predators and stressing the rarity of survival for hatchlings.
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Lonesome Ocean
Jensen Beach
Fort Pierce
Stuart
Jensen
Indian River
Eury Ool
Mmbraawaui
Ray Lorenz
Mr. Lorenz
Fox
Racoons
Possems
Lorenz
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