First Mount Dora Automobile Club Formed
The Mount Dora Automobile Club organized at the Mount Dora Yacht Club with C. C. Dooley as president Frank Weidman as vice president and Frank H. Heath as secretary treasurer The club plans a motorcade to Sanford on July 8 and a goodwill visit to Celery City to inspect the Mount Dora Sanford highway.
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Automobile Club
Lake County
Mount Dora
C. C. Dooley
Mount Dora-Sanford
Celery City
Welfare checks to continue for 11000 aged under 1935 act
Commissioner C C Coddington announced in Washington that federal and county funds will continue bi monthly checks for about 11000 aged persons under the 1935 Welfare Act. Florida Finest Orange Juice from Mount Dora earned praise from the American Medical Association for quality. Maude McEwen and George will visit Jacksonville for the wedding of Lydia Sue Bowers.
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C. C. Coddington
Washington
Florio Canneries Coseivoll
Age —R~ Baars Pyr
Highlands
George
Maude McEwen
Jacksonville
Lydia Sue Bowers
Zellwood
Florida drys push for Lake County special election
In July 1947 Florida drys sought a county election to decide whether Lake County remains wet or returns to prohibition. The move aimed to gauge public sentiment ahead of possible bootlegging renewal. Fire Chief Ernie Mosteller defended a loud new fire alarm, saying it is clear to firefighters even if not to all residents.
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Florida “Drys
Lake County
Mars
Mount Dora
Fire Department
Ernie Mosteller
Mosteller
Scout troop heads to national jamboree at Valley Forge
Twenty years ago on July 4 1957 a story notes a son of Fire Chief Harold Larsen receives an honor badge. The piece mentions Montgouthy family homes in Washington and a trip to New York City to visit ContraArk Museum of Natural History. It lists Central Florida Scouts heading to the National Jamboree in Valley Forge Pa including Jan Potter Henry Land II Mark Illiams Don Henja and Chris Ray with Mark to serve as patrol leader.
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Fiscsant
Appsalalion
Harold Larsen
Soierash Priieces
Montgouthy E Sane
T. A. Mon Candy
Louis
New York City
Museum of Natural
Florida
Valley Forge
Jan Potter
Henry Land II
Mark
Sam Illiams
Don Henja
Chris Ray
Mount Dora Topic A M Liveright Editor and Publisher
The Mount Dora TOPIC A M LIVERIGHT Editor and Publisher Vol. 62 No 26 is a weekly paper published at 132 West Fifth Avenue Mount Dora Florida with mail address P O Box 197 and phone number 383 4303 Subscriptions listed as 5 per year 9 for two years within Lake County and higher rates outside the county
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YOPIC
Fifth Avenue
Mount Dora
P.O
Florida
Lake County
Lake
Retired workers adapt to part time roles using their skills
The piece notes that many retirees can apply past office or accounting experience in small businesses or clubs on a part time basis. It highlights former accountants, doctors, and trust officers finding roles managing accounts, properties, or administrative tasks, with simple legal arrangements like powers of attorney enabling supervision and bill handling.
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Faa
Retirement and part time work in later life explored
An article by Josephus C. Luke, M.D. discusses viable part time roles after retirement. It notes opportunities abroad through official organizations in Canada and the United States, and mentions roles for engineers, managers, accountants, doctors, nurses, and executives. It also covers possibilities for women in executive, secretarial, and service work, and hints at seasonal or local gigs.
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Canada
United States
Africa
West Indies
Weatate
Peace Corps
Legion
St. Lawrence Seaway
North
You can eat anything a squirrel can eat survival tale
A wildlife focused note discusses which wild mushrooms are edible or dangerous, recounting a neighbor who tests fungal samples and a cautionary diagnosis about white mushrooms. It also touches birds eating human foods, mentions a yellow billed cuckoo incident, and offers bird feeding tips using dog food and mixed seeds.
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Episcopal Church
Council to hear planning report on city comprehensive plan
Mount Dora's city council will be asked to approve the land use housing and recreation portions of the comprehensive plan. The meeting is in city hall at 8 p.m. next Tuesday July 5. Jerry Sexton of the Lake County planning office will present.
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Mount Dora
Jerry Sexton
Lake County
Mount Dora Pet Show Seeks Classes and Auctions
Residents petition for dog and cat categories including most obedient best groomed most colors in coat longest tail and longest hair. Ribbons and trophies will be awarded. A blind auction begins at 1 p.m. with professional auctioneer Clarence Ensor. Bingo by Mount Dora Business and Professional Women's Club. Prizes drawn hourly for attendees. Tickets 25 cents or five for a dollar. attendees must be present to win.
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Mount Dora
Clarence Ensor
Mets
Florida
Chamber of Commerce
Dawn of Morn Poem
Poetically framed verse describing dawn as a royal court where light rises like a king. Images of stars dimming, feathered chorus, winged pages, and an audience awaiting a grand daybreak. The piece culminates with the king of day appearing in triumph and an unprepared yet stirring symphony.
DAR Chapter Thanks For Publicity Support
The Ocklawahia Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution thanks Mr Liveright and staff for excellent publicity and coverage over the past year. The chapter will assemble a press book as part of its DAR requirements. Regent Mrs Harold W Dickensheets signs the note.
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Ocklawahia
Daughters of the American Revolution
Liveright
DAR
Harold W. Dickensheets
Mount Dora Police Chief Implements July 4 Traffic Plan
Mount Dora police chief Robert Locke announces all day Monday July 4 traffic regulations in Gilbert Park area. Tremain Street will be one way south from Charles Avenue and navigate around the park via Liberty Avenue to Grandview Street.
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Mount Dora
Robert Locke
Gilbert Park
Tremain Street
Charles Avenue
Park
Liberty Avenue
Grandview Street
Mount Dora Jubilee Funds Support Historical Museum
More than 550 dollars has been raised through fund raising events and donations to defray Fourth of July Jubilee costs. The jubilee committee will donate all proceeds to a fund for a permanent Mount Dora historical museum. There will be no fireworks display this year due to expenses.
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Mount Dora
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Aees Backus
Boston
Mount Bora
A.M. Liveright
Josephus C. Luke, M.D
F.R.C.S
Avon Company
Poet's Corner
Firecracker
Kiddie Korner
N. Donnelly St
Downoe Mount Dora
Golden Triangle
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