Mutual Praises Juice Vendors As Boon To Citrus Consumption
Dorans and Lake County citrus growers applaud orange juice vending growth. Dr R E Lee of a Mount Dora drug store notes brisk sales, while M Townsend of Florida Mutual foresees expansion financing dispensers and new machines from Snow Crop and Minute Maid. He cites 60 juice outfits bought by a Philadelphia grocer and urges promotions to boost per gallon sales.
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Mutual
Dorans
Lake County
Mount Doracy
R. E. Lee
M. Townsend
Florida Mutual
Wwnsend
Minute Maid
Townsend
Philadelphia
Dora Scouts Camp at Mount Dora Lake Norris
Dora Scout troops enjoy a camping session at Camp on Lake Norris near Mount Dora. Leaders Cox and Mike TeStrake supervised a group including David Cox, David Brown, Simpson, Billy Moon and others during a midweek camp with an Honor Court and Eagle Scout recognitions.
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Mount Dora
Lake Norris
Tral Florida
Cox
Mike” TeStrake
David Cox
David Brown
Simpson
Billy Moon
Beebe
George Cox
eStrake
Dora
Charles Reid
Lewis Bedell
Woodham
Billy Billy Ivey
Tyrone Parker
Brown
Bill York
Buster
George David Cox
Clarence Simsigs
Merrill Beebe
Jimmy Bobbie Bowie
TeStrake
Slater Cox
Isolationism in New World urged by pastor
The Rev Blackburn urged embracing a global view and rejecting isolationism as nations must heed divine guidance in international affairs. He warned against overreliance on science and urged a vivid faith presented to the world, noting many fail to listen amid modern distractions and daily life.
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Earth
Jesus
Blackburn
Christ
God
Five Dora Men Getting View Of Life In Korea
Mount Dora area youths are reported to be in Korea or awaiting orders in Japan this month. Corp George W Blunt of the 98th Eng Aer Photo Reproduction Co heads for the Pacific with possible Korean assignment. Pvt Donald French is near Seoul and his brother Capt A Lee French recently returned to duty. Chaplain Charles Bradford likely in Korea. Ledford Thomas and Roy in Korea with Thomas now in Japan. Roy Zeigengeist and Foy Shivers serve aboard USS Virgo cruising Korean shores.
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Mount Dora
Korea
Japan
States
c/o
San Francisco
Corp
George W. Blunt
Eng. Aer. Photo Reproduction Co
Pacific
William C. Stephens
Korean Peninsula
Donald French
Seoul
A. Lee French
University of Florida
Agricultural College
Randolph Field
University of Georgia
Charles
Skip” Bradford
Ledford Brothers
Thomas
Roy
Roy Zeigengeist
Foy Shivers
Virgo
Korean
Pilot bound for Japan joins USAF staff in Japan
Captain Charles P. Lewis Jr. son of Mrs. Marianna Clark of the Simpson hotel and husband of Margie Partridge of 10th Avenue, departs soon for duty in Japan. He serves as senior pilot and procurement officer with the Air Material Command in Japan after leaving the 435th Troop Carrier Wing at Miami.
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Japan
Charles P. Lewis, Jr
Marianna Clark
Simpson Hotel
Margie Partridge
Lewis
USAF
Air Material Command
435Th
Mimai
Train of Thought Dictates Life’s Dignity and Path
A reflective quote from Dr. Joseph Fort Newton about how a person’s inner train of thought shapes their dignity, happiness, and life direction, emphasizing the journey and scenery it travels.
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Joseph Fort Newton
Old wooden sugar mill found in Lake Gertrude near Mount Dora
Charles Norton, a Sylvan Shores youth, discovered a wooden sugar mill fragment 10 feet below Lake Gertrude while beach work. The relic includes steel-like oak rollers and carved teeth. Locals recall no such wooden mills, suggesting the device is nearly 100 years old.
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Lake Gertrude
Mount Dora
Sylvan Shores
Charles Norton
Louis R. Tremain
Mr. Tremain
Jim Simpson
Simpson
Florida
Charles
Harold Morse
Morse
Lake County personality profile of Col. E F Merchant
This first of two profiles recalls Col. E F Merchant known as Chubby, his wartime service in Iceland and Stalingrad memories, his Mount Dora Flower Shop venture, and his belief in diplomacy over force amid fears of a new world war. It notes his early business growth, family tragedy, and longterm optimism.
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Col. E. F
B.F
Mount Dora
Florida
Lake
Jem
Jax
Col. Merchant
Stalingrad
Kremlin
Chubby
Barre
Chubby's Early Struggles After Family Loss and Theft
Col E F Merchant and his wife owned delivery horses used to run their business. A partner secretly sold all Merchants holdings and fled to Canada with profits leaving four children, youngest a few months old. Chubby's mother became a cook to support the family and send him to work young.
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Canada
Chubby
Big
E. S
Vermont
Twin nine-pound boys born in Leesburg this week
Two nine pound male infants arrived in the city this week at Durham Young hospital Leesburg. The Fullers welcomed Robert Jr weighing 9 lbs 2 ozs born June 22. The Conliff family welcomed a second 9 lb baby also born June 22. the name has not yet been chosen.
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Robert Fuller
Robert, Jr
William Conliff
Durham Young Hospital
Leesburg
Conliff
Absentee Ballots Ready For Fluoridation Vote
Mount Dora prepares 700 absentee ballots for a fluoridation referendum set for Aug 4. Voters may request ballots via City Hall and return requests to City Clerk William Stewart. Eligible residents include those living in Mount Dora for six months and Florida for a year, with registration open at the Lake County courthouse in Tavares.
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Mount Dora
Dorans
Lake County
Roy Christopher
W. M. Kennedy
William Stewart
Florida
Sophie Story
Tavares
Limsta
Wise Birds Warn Of Coming Storm Says Florida Man
Earl B. Ferson, 93, longtime Florida resident and bird fancier, warns that birds are signaling the hurricane season. He notes six species left his Baker Street yard, leaving only a female mockingbird nesting low near lantana and crepe myrtle as a safety measure. He says the birds’ behavior means danger ahead.
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Earl B. Ferson
Florida
Ferson
Baker St
Mr. Ferson
Coach Spear III Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Coach Dan Spear III was rushed to Durham Young Hospital in Leesburg on Tuesday for an appendicitis operation. The note adds a quotation about the secret of success by Joseph DeMaistre.
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Spear III
Dan Spear
Durham Young Hospital
Leesburg
Joseph DeMaistre
Registration Books Open for Voters in Mount Dora Fluoridation Vote
Mount Dora registration books are open for citizens to register or update their status ahead of the national election in November and the August 4 fluoridation ballot in Precinct 20. County registrar Sophie Story notes eligibility requires one year in state and six months in the county, with changes for new voters, marriages, or those coming of age since the last period. Registration is Monday to Friday until 4 p.m. 30 days before the election.
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Mount Dora
Sophie Story
Fire at Pink Cottage Candy Co. causes $500 damage
Firefighters led by Fire Chief Bill Wills battled a blaze at the Pink Cottage Candy Co. in Sylvan Shores. They suspect a carelessly-tossed cigaret landed in a trash basket, with no electrical faults found. Owner Charles C. Walker reported no insurance. The noon fire damaged building and contents. Walker ships candy centers to northern makers.
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Pink Cottage Candy Co
Sylvan Shores
Bill Wills
Charles C. Walker
Walker
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Ree
Ocala Fire College
State Fire College
al Ad Son
Frank
New World
Capt Lewis
Lake Dora
Mr. Simpson
Teddy Roosevelt
Iceland
Col. E. F. Merchant
Junius
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