Youth defiance of law sparks Daytona Beach unrest
An after-sunset rally in Daytona Beach saw thousands of youths transform into a defiant mob smashing patrol cars and stores. Authorities needed National Guard to restore order amid protests fueled by adults openly challenging Supreme Court decisions and political leaders endorsing law defiance.
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Daytona Beach
Florida
National Guard
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Arbiter
South
Alabama
Supreme Court
Horace Mann
DeAnn Bateman Defends Americanism Against Communism
A Mount Dora High School senior portrays Americanism as equality of opportunity while contrasting it with communist equality of conditions. She cites individualism and taught independence, then notes a Bartow eviction case showing mob rule and constitutional protections in tension with prejudice.
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Mount Dora’s
America
DeAnn Bateman
Communist Party
DeAnn
United States
Florida
Miss Bateman
Bartow
Texas
DaAnn
Bombs explode in Sylvan Shores near Mount Dora home
Neighbors reported two bombings in front of a Mount Dora area home on Feb 21 and the following week. The homeowners sought Grand Jury action after no local investigation and noting trash dumping and terror affecting the quiet Sylvan Shores neighborhood in Lake County.
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Willis McCall
Truman G. Futch
Sylvan Shores
Mount Dora
Lake County
Florida oldest bank marks 100th anniversary in Tallahassee
The Lewis State Bank founded in 1856 by B C Lewis celebrates 100 years with two months of events. George Lewis Sr. served 55 years, now chairs the board, George Lewis II is president, and sons Cheever and Jeff are vice presidents. The bank grew from five employees to sixty with a $250 000 payroll.
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Tallahassee
Florida
Lewis State Bank
B. C. Lewis
Lewis
George Lewis
George Lewis, II
Cheever
Jeff
LeRoy Collins
Mount Dora
Local Merchants urged to train clerks in small town spirit
Karl Lehmann of the Lake County Chamber told the Mount Dora Merchants Division that big city stores train clerks to present a small town friendly attitude, a key asset beside merchandise. The author advocates shopping locally for congenial service, lower travel costs, and civic pride, praising Mount Dora shops and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Lehmann
Lake County
Orlando
Mount Dora
Bethea Baby Born at Durham Young Hospital
A son weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces was born to Mr and Mrs William Bethea of Lake Jem at Durham Young Hospital Leesburg on February 25.
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William Bethea
Lake Jem
Durham Young Hospital
Leesburg
Hospital lists Mount Dora area patients by hospital
Lake county residents in local hospitals this week include George Miller James Rich Mrs Bessie McKown Mrs Antoinette Kuhlman Mrs Margaret Harris Herbert Masten Robert Bowie Charles Brown Mrs Beatrice Swineheart Mrs Olive Doust Miss Norma Anthony Mrs Lillian Heline Lorento at Waterman Memorial Eustis and Waren Smith and Mrs Hornberger Mount Dora at Durham Young Leesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Lake County
George Miller
James Rich
Bessie McKown
Antoinette Kuhlman
Margaret Harris
Herbert Masten
Robert Bowie
Charles Brown
Beatrice Swineheart
Olive Doust
Norma Anthony
Lillian Heline
Lorento
Waterman Memorial
Eustis
Waren Smith
Hornberger
Durham Young
Leesburg
Mrs Walter Stubble Wins Sewing Machine at Central Florida Fair
Mrs Walter Stubble of Mount Dora won a sewing machine as a visitor gift at the Central Florida Fair in Orlando last week.
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Walter Stubble
Mount Dora
Orlando
Flowers of Florida program by Wins Sleight planned
The Orange Blossom Circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden Club will meet Monday at 8 p.m. in the Community building. The program Flowers of Florida will be a pictorial presentation by Win C. Sleight.
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Flowers OF Florida
Orange Blossom Circle of the
Hibiscus Circle Plans Flower Show and Officer Election
The Hibiscus Circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden Club meets Friday at 2 p.m. in the Community building to discuss the forthcoming Lake County Flower Show and elect officers. Hostesses are Mrs. J. E. Neibert, Mrs. H. E. Fuller, and Mrs. F. F. Finzell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibiscus Circle of the
Lakes and Hills
Church Council Meets at Community Church Parlor
The council of the Community church will meet at 7 15 p m Monday in the church parlors, Dr. Robert R Reed pastor announces.
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Community Church
Robert R. Reed
Letter From Lawn Bowling Club President
Editor expresses appreciation for reader interest in the year’s activities and speaks on national issues. The writer commends the press for protecting the mission of the people toward decent living and thanks the editor for upholding principled standards.
Mount Dora March of Dimes Publicity Gratitude
The Mount Dora Junior Woman's Club thanks the Mount Dora Topic for publicity that aided the March of Dimes drive and to residents of Mount Dora for generous contributions. Corresponding secretary Mrs. Fred Tanner, March of Dimes chairwoman Mrs. S. G. Tyre, and publicity chair Mrs. Robert Lewis sign the note.
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National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Mount Dora
Scouts Promote Friendship Theme at Lake County Fair
The Lake County Fair runs March 12 to 17 with the International Friendship theme. Decorations center on a Swiss chalet and a storybook Alps house as the world Girl Scouts center. dolls in national costumes and music highlight international ties. Mrs. Richard Eddy leads Mount Dora day on March 13.
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Lake County
Switzerland
House In the
Alps
World Association of Girl Guides and
Girl Scouts
Girl Scout Organization
Richard Eddy
Mount Dora
East Town Federation Assembly At Plymouth Draws Large Crowd
The Federation meeting at Shilo M E church in Plymouth drew an extra large turnout. Rev W M Newman preached the sermon and the North Orlando district A M E presiding officer was a guest. A minister from Alabama residing in Orlando attended. The report also notes the tragic death of Rosa Johnson in Sorrento who burned in a house fire. Her cousin Washington Ackey is gravely ill along with his wife and both need help from the community.
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Federation Assembly
Plymouth
W. M. Newman
A.M.E
North Orlando
Alabama
Orlando
Rosa Johnson
Sorrento
Johnson
Washington Ackey
T. M. Thomas
Lake County in the Spotlight Over Rape Case Fallout
The Groveland rape case returns to the headlines as a victim confronts Governor LeRoy Collins on the street. Sheriff Willis McCall’s deputies aided the encounter, raising questions about coercion and timing, while critics decry attempts to inflame racial tensions and demand restore of Lake County’s respected standing.
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Lake County
Groveland
LeRoy Collins
Walter Lee Irvin
Willis McCall
Gov. Collins
Irvin
Florida
Sylvan Shores Guests and Local Social Roundup
Mr and Mrs John W Cope host Howard and wife visiting from Cuyahoga Falls Ohio with plans for Sylvan Shores home. Captains Nelson and Montgomery reminisce as Nelsons head to Ft Lauderdale then return. Numerous dinners visits and hospital news fill the Sylvan Shores social calendar at hotels and homes along Sylvan Point and Morningside.
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John W. Cope
Southland Rd
Mr. Cope
Howard
Cuyahoga Falls
Ohio
Sylvan Shores
Palmetford
Cope
Cascade Rubber Co
Nelson
John Montgomery
Lake Jem
Montgomery
Nelsons
Ft. Lauderdale
Frank W. Ganyard
Florida
Hollywood
Charles Bandlow
Chicago
Ernest Butler
Lake Gertrude
Bandlow
Board of Education
F. C. Andrews
Sheridan
Oscar Rambo
W. Kendall Cookson
Isabel Raymond
Sylvan Point Rd
Coppel
Copper
Hunter
G. P. Lozier
Morningside Dr
James Burrell
Susan
Detroit
Burrell
Detroit Electric Furnace Co
Wallace
Loziers
Salem
Russ Jaenke
Cleveland
J. D. Pease
Paul A. Jasmand
Peases
Jasmand
Ed Nimnicht
Lake Shore Jr
S. C. Colley
Yacht Club
Richard Wild
Ernest Rice
Morningside Jr
Sheridan Jd
Barton Wilson
Deshler
Ralph
Jeffrey
Findlay
Edward R. Phillips
Lucerne
Earl Graves
Ernest Schnuck
Flint
Mich
Phillips
Daytona Beach
Paul Jasmine
Shaker Heights
R. L. Bowie
Morningside
Dr Funk to Speak Before Woman's Club
Dr Charles E Funk author and columnist living in Mount Plymouth will address the Woman's club at the Community building. His talk titled Some of the Curious Sayings in Our Daily Speech draws from his newest book Heavens to Betsy. Mrs Ira Kellogg serves as hostess chair.
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Charles E. Funk
Mount Plymouth
Woman's Club
Dr. Funk
Ira Kellogg
Magnolia Circle Hosts Flower Talk in Eustis Monday
The Magnolia Circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden Club meets at the Garden Barn in Eustis Monday at 2 pm. Miss Reba Harris will discuss dried flowers of Florida, sources for materials, and pressing methods. Hostesses are Mrs. William Zink and Mrs. A. Austin.
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Magnolia Circle of the
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