New York considers seal of approval for acceptable comics
A state education division would review comic books and seal those deemed suitable for readers to avoid obscenity. The plan echoes a Florida style code and Mount Dora committee aims, urging legislators to draft similar protections while not banning publications.
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New York State
State Education Department
Mount Dora
Henry W. Land
New York
Association of Comics Magazine Publishers
Florida
Wintering In Florida Week Notes On Weather And Birds
A Mount Dora observer records a warm spell with orange blossoms slow to bloom pending rain, notes on local birds and a lavender sunset over Lake Dora. The diary covers daily weather shifts from Friday to Tuesday, mentions Grand Central Florida dance planning, a grave visit, and a Wisconsin visitor surprised by Florida warmth.
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East Crooked Lake
Mount Dora
Lake Dora
Holler Estate
Frank Fowler
Thirday
Central Florida
Mother Nature
Punky
John Gardner
Florida
Lola Tucker
Wisconsin
United States
Ohio
Dora
4H leaders depart Lake county praised for service
Jim Watson writes fond farewell to Lake County 4H boys as he leaves for Columbia County to become County Agent. He thanks them for cooperation and predicts success under Floyd Eubanks, urging visits to Lake City when possible. Adaline H. Gawthrop criticizes errors in a cat fanciers article, clarifying names and affiliations.
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Lake County
Lake Coun
Florida
Columbia County
Floyd Eubanks
Greenwood
Fla
Lake City
Jim Watson
Miss Lantry
Miami
St. Petersburg
Bonnie Maid
Bonnie
Detroit
Darnbury
Conn
Bonnie’s
American Cat Association
Mississippi
A.C.A
Adaline H. Gawthrop
City celebrates near finish of renovated library
The city prides itself on its nearly completed library building with praise from Building Inspector A. J. Waltz who noted that the painting has put the structure in A-1 condition and a credit to the city after Tuesday night council session.
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Shine
Dora
A. J. Waltz
Dying Gasp of the Flanders in Pioneer Motoring Tale
A humorous recounting of a family drive in the Flanders, with Squire Edwards and Dad racing to set stone markers for their cars. The trip includes multiple tire punctures, improvised repairs, and a dramatic return home on bare rims, ending with a rustic flourish on Main Street.
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Will Springer
Hub Allen
Flanders
Dyer’s Hill
Squire Edwards
Father
Squire
Department of the
Jed
Dyer’s
Main Street
Old Flanders
Dodd Wins Mount Dore Shufflebord Tournament Title
Earl Dodd won the local Mount Dore shufflebord tourney by holding the Myron Cronwall trophy. Miss Iva Buck finished in second place as a large audience watched from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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Earl Dodd
Mount Dore
Myron Cronwall
Iva Buck
Simpson Hotel
Herald Says Thanks In Six Column Spread
City Editor Ed Aitchison of the Miami Herald repaid Mount Dora for the honor at the Florida Press association convention in Mount Dora last November. The six-column spread featured an aerial image labeled Prettiest Florida showing local landmarks and a caption praising Mount Dora’s quiet charm and New England feel. Notables in the town include retired GM executive William E. Heller and inventor William Kearsley.
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Ed Aitchison
Miami Herald
Mount Dora
Florida Press Association
The
Herald
Florida
Yacht Club
Donnelly Park
Masonic Home
Simpson Packing Co
Burkart Cannery
Grand View Hotel
New England
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Paul J. Reese
Mabel Norris Reese
Arb Heeenenses
Sandee Ee
Tavares
K. A. Depew Materials CO
Marion Construction CO
Ocala
Marshall Collins
Mike
Lady Dora
Dad
Harry Briggs
Briggs
AMEL
VCE
C. H. Albritton
Leesburg
WM. C. Stewart City Clerk
Mount Dora Golf Course
Financial. Responsibility
WM. P. Wingler
Sylvan Shores
Special Delivery Service
Jane Evans
Hope Reed
Gail Garnogy
Berkshire
Mounef Dcr
Ota
Amthers
John, Wayne
Burt Lancaster
Roy Rogers
California Stars
Sun
Morgani
Morgan
Rudy Vallee
Hugh Herbert
Bill Goodwin
Leo Gorcey
United Artists
Ove
Usc
Susan Hayward
Heflin
Lap Roots
Boris Karloff
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