Mount Dora Golf Course Praised by Plain Dealer Readers
The Plain Dealer reports Mount Dora Florida’s Hill-Top golf course draws visitors from many cities and states. A championship match opens as Camile Bowman and Austin Trask prepare to tee off while Harold Overhiser practices with Herb Trenham. Bowman's win is noted as the championship outcome.
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Mount Dora
Plain Dealer
Cleveland
Ohio
C Mile Bowman
Austin Trask
Harold Overhiser
Herb Trenham
Tavares
Dorans
George Largen
Cape. Cod
A. J. Borner
Bronxville
N. Y
Mount Dora Golf Quietly Praised by Cleveland Writer
The Cleveland Plain Dealer writer Hugh Kane notes Mount Dora Florida as a calm resort with scenic lakes rolling hills and inviting parks. He praises Mount Dora Golf Club’s course inviting veterans like Harold Paddock and Stanley Kuznik while highlighting Clevelanders who coach or winter there and noting the town’s quiet atmosphere and growing Cleveland presence.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ohio
Footloose
Florida
Mount Dora
Sunshine State
Plain Dealer
Hugh Kane
Newonla
Cleveland
Harold Paddock
Aurora Club
Cuyahoga County
Springfield Lake
Akron
Aurora
Stanley Kuznik
Sunshine
Mount Ora
Canada
Jacksons
Arthur Jewells
Lloyd Deans
Charles Putnams
Mr. Kane
Mount Dora City Clerk Stewart to Instruct UF Finance Short Course
Mount Dora city clerk William C. Stewart will teach municipal financing at the University of Florida short course. He plans to attend March 18 to 21, prompting a change of the second council meeting to March 27.
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Mount Dora
William C. Stewart
University of Florida
Golf Club Secures 99 Year Lease On Its Land
Mount Dora City Council awarded a 99 year lease to the Mount Dora Golf Club for use of the southeast fringe land as a golf course. Club officials praised donor Willard Wadsworth and noted his personal funding, while city figures showed rising fees and solid annual income last year. The move secures the course against future subdivision pressure and preserves a local recreation asset.
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Mount Dora
Willard Wadsworth
Wadsworth
Florida
Rehbaum
Stewart
Golf Club
W. D. Patton
Florida's Biggest Gambler criticizes state gambling stance
Ex warden L. Chapman told the Mount Dora Kiwanis Club that Florida's race betting fuels crime and prison crowding. He cited Raiford prison data, recalled opposing legalization, and warned the state funds crime through gambling profits. He urged voters to register by April 7 for the May 7 election.
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Florida
L. ¥. Chapman
Mount Dora Kiwanis Club
Raiford
Chapman
Orlando
Kiwanis Club
Raiford’s
Volusia County
Lake County sees flood of candidates in filing period
A wave of candidates filed for Lake County offices on Tuesday including Lee Herlong of Leesburg who seeks the county commission post currently held by George Singletary. Also contesting are Mrs. Katherine Baker and Carl Averitt for supervisor of registration, with Baker noted as senator J. Ed Baker’s wife and Averitt a bonding professional.
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Lake County
Lee Herlong
Os Leesburg
A. S
Syd” Herlong, Jr
George Singletary
Leesburg
Board of County Commissioners
Jewel Tea Co
Fort Deposit
Ala
Firestone Company
Alabama
Dothan
Herlong
Leesburg Cofc
Rotary
Elks
Lake County Shrine Club
Bahia Temple
Methodist Church
Katherine Baker
Carl Averitt
National Association For the Advancement of White People
Baker
Buffalo, N. Y
Eastman College
Poughkeepsie
Buffalo
J. Ed Baker
Sophia Story
Pean
Lea
Wettstein
Heaton Warns Council of Cost Highway Plan
City Council hears that rerouting Federal Highway 441 to a four lane route could cost about 20 000 with 21 electrical line changes at 267 each and water mains work over 10 000 more. Utilities chief says water costs likely exceed electricity by far. Nearly 400 sign petitions oppose the northerly route. engineer Mel Conner to review with Chamber group.
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Lou L. Heaton
Petween
Harold Overhiser
Heaton
Water Department
Council
W. D. Patton
William H. Dial
Road Department
Sylvan Shores
Mel Conner
Chamber of Commerce
Pinecrest Subdivision
Mount Dora
Conner
George J. White
Chamber
Richard Edgerton
Patton
Gordon Conboy
New Church Chooses Name of St Edward
Mount Dora announces its latest church will be the St Edward Episcopal Church. The first Holy Communion was held last Saturday at the Masonic hall with Rev William L Hargrave of St Luke's Cathedral Orlando presiding. Vestrymen were elected and to be submitted to Bishop Henry I Louttit for approval. Names include Postmaster Harry J Hopcraft Harold C Méynele George Weed Martin J Walter and Ralph L Beach. Sunday services remain at the Masonic hall at 10 am while a permanent site is sought.
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Mount Dora
St. Edward Episcopal Church
Masonic Hall
Diocese of
South Florida
William L. Hargrave
St. Luke’s Cathedral
Orlando
Henry I. Louttit
Sporover
Harry J Hopcraft
Harold C. Méynele
George Weed
Martin J. Walter
Ralph L. Beach
City to Drop Privileged Parking Permits
Mayor W D Patton urges city council to end the privileged parking experiment amid abuse and impartiality concerns. Current $13 permits could not be renewed beyond their three month term. permits allow unlimited parking in metered or restricted areas until April 1.
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W. D. Patton
Telephone Co Seeks 50 Cent Rate Hike to $2.75
Florida Telephone Corporation seeks Florida Railroad and Public Utilities Commission approval to raise rates across 18 exchanges to offset a new $1 minimum wage law effective March 1. Mount Dora rates would rise to 2.75 for one party business phones and 1.50 for residence.
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Florida Telephone Corporation
Florida Railroad and Public Utilities Commission
Mount Dora
Max E. Wettstein
FTC
IceHouse stages Sabrina Fair delights Mount Dora
Sabrina Fair at IceHouse in Mount Dora runs through Saturday. Peggy Huebsch shines as Sabrina with Grace Campbell and Sam Buck delivering strong supporting turns. Evelyn Peters, Jack O'Brien, Joe Mustascio, and other locals contribute to a lively fairy tale style comedy per the review.
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Sabrina Fair
Prince Charming
Mount Dora
IceHouse
Samuel Taylor
Peggy Huebsch
Eustis
Sabrina
Grace Campbell
Larabee
Sam Buck
Sam
Evelyn Peters
Jack O’brien
Joe Mustascio
Albert Crone
Bill Dunnagan
Mary McGuire
Dorothy Dean
Mary Anna O’brien
Margie Kenyon
Wareing
Mount Poets
W Woods
Tavares
Pennington
Pat Franks New Adventure Novel Forbidden Area Ready
Pat Frank announces the adventure novel Forbidden Area, centered on Florida and an air base south of Orlando, with a March 21 publication date and a Mount Dora release next week. He will appear at Bronson Book House on Thursday March 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. for autographs.
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Pat Frank
Franks’ Lake Beauclaire
Mount Dora
Florida
Orlando
Frank
Bronson’s
Book House
Adam
Lake Beauclaire
Mile of Beauty Signs Prompt City Council Debate
Mount Dora councilors balk at funding roadside markers for the Lakes and Hills Garden club project. They back city approval contingent on State Road Department consent while urging the club to cover sign costs. Councilwoman Margaret Lofroos presented the proposed design at a Grand View hotel meeting amid plans to mark the mile of beauty at the city limits.
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Lakes and Hills
Grand View Hotel
Mount Dora
Garden Club
Rivalry in the Air See it Sniff it
Lake county resumes perfumery ventures as citrus blossoms and azaleas bloom. Early morning and evening air fill with fragrance, pleasing Florida tourists and locals alike. The piece notes a bustling display of flowers enhancing the region.
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Lake County
Florida
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E. D. Moore
Mount Dora Golf Club
Dora
Allan McCann
Helen Hill
Martha van Derwarn
Bill Shriner
Shriner Packing Co
Carl Stackman
Dora’s
Kane
George
Eliot
Polytics
New Church
St. Edward
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