Hollywood Circus Book Author Stays Calm Amid Movie Deal
William E. Curtis, 79, famed Ringling Bros veteran, backs a Warner Bros film adaptation of Life and History of the Circus in America 1849 1939 for A Circus On Parade. He remains unruffled, plans a Mount Dora move from Sarasota, and continues fishing to keep focus.
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Mount Dora
America
William E. Curtis
Hollywood
Warner Bros
Curtis
Ringing Brothers
Hartford
Conn
Europe
Sousa
Will Rogers
Rogers
Wiley Post
Alaska
Margaret Mitchell
Warners
Sarasota
Louis Tremain
B. T. Miller
No Tax Conference Set by Florida Retailers in Jacksonville
The Florida State Retailers association announces its annual meeting in Jacksonville at the George Washington hotel on Thursday and Friday April 1 and 2. The event will feature a No New Tax conference aimed at defeating a proposed sales tax.
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Florida State Retailers Association
Jacksonville
George Washington Hotel
Hinman Clinic in Atlanta Draws Doctor Vason and Wife
Dr. Robert F. Vason of Mount Dora will attend the Thomas P. Hinman midwinter clinic in Atlanta beginning Monday. He plans a four day stay and will be accompanied by Mrs. Vason.
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Thomas P. Hinman
Atlanta
Robert F. Vason
Mount Dora
Vason
Power Boat Regatta Safeguards Issued For Mount Dora Event
The American Power Boat Association issues sanction 8-106-5 for the Mount Dora Regatta on March 21, 1948. Visiting craft must slow to anchorage distances of 800 feet from course edges and 1500 feet from turns. Spectator craft may not anchor near judges stand. Speed limits apply within one mile of the course.
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American Power Boat Association
Mount Dora
Anchorage
Sraitiacmme
Judgestand
Ana
American Power Boat Association Region 5
Youth Center Seeks Permanent Home After Move
In 1946 the Youth Center relocated from the Community building to a former ice house, renovated by volunteers with support from VFW members, parents, and local groups. Rent increases and short-term status now push the group to pursue a permanent space as over 90 members, led by Anne Pike, drive new income activities such as Regatta day concessions.
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the Lion’s Club
Vfw’s
Lions Club
Youth Council
Lions, Kiwanis
Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
PTA
Woman’s Club
Owen Conner
The
Maryann Hadlock
Anne Pike
Bud Marino Bows To Stebbins In Mount Dora Golf Finals
Stebbins defeated Bob Vincent 4 and 3 to reach the finals and then beat Marino 2 up in 18 holes for the Hilly Tops championship. Harold Overhiser faces W. W. Smith in the first flight finals set for Mount Dora. Danny Novak recorded an ace on No. 2 with a 138-yard tee shot amid windy conditions. Prize awards announced for champions and runners-up Sunday evening at the clubhouse.
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Tebbins
Bud Marino
Stebbins
Bob Vincent
Hatte
Marino
Arnold Haynes
Harold Overhiser
W. W. Smith
Mount Dora
Pete
A Simpson
Ig Alg Aell
Danny Novak
Grand Rapids
le” Wika Ge
Gene Burrell
Herman Melling
Stanley Kuznik
Grits Rice
Bill Vincent
Ed Nutter
Frank Stebbins
Carl Stackman
Dad Troescher
Jack Groves
Burrell
W. J. Patton
H. L. Trenham
Tom Kelly, Sr
Clayton Tremain
Overhiser
Col. Lester
W. K. Woolman
C. S. Woolman
Webb Loy
Marian Dobson
Ruth Swift
Janet House
Jimmie Vincent
A. D. Porter
C. L. Stockwell
Bob
I. E. Pennington
Fraser To Speak In Dora Today
Edwin G. Fraser, candidate for State comptroller, will address the public in Mount Dora at 4 30 p m at Donnelly Park. He will challenge incumbent C M Gay of Orlando in his speech, highlighting his election and recent disqualification over a salary issue. Fraser’s campaign emphasizes county beautification programs.
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Edwin G. Fraser
Mount Dora
Donnelly Park
Fraser
C. M. Gay
Orlando
Malane
Military Essay Contest Scheduled in Lake County
An Army Day observance on April 6 will include a military training essay contest in Lake County schools. Major Leon Cheek of Mount Dora, the new commanding officer of the Ocala Military Subdivision, will oversee the arrangements. Dora students are slated to participate.
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Lake County
Leon Cheek
Mount Dora
Ocala
Dora
Wise distrust and constant watchfulness are the parents of safety
A concise aphorism notes that constant vigilance and wary caution foster safety, suggesting vigilance as a guiding principle rather than blind trust. It frames vigilance as essential to protecting people and property in daily life.
Science Churches Lesson-Sermon Set for March 21 at Two Churches
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Eustis and Christian Science centers worldwide prepare the Lesson-Sermon for Sunday March 21. The Golden Text warns against loving worldly things and contrasts mortal views with divine Father. The cited Bible verses include Ecclesiastes and I John, while Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health emphasizes humankind relinquishing ego to taste heaven and avoid clinging to earth.
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Church of Christ, Scientist
Corner Grove St
Lemon Av. Eustis
Churches of Christ, Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Earth
Heaven
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V. R. Dibble & Son
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