Fair Highlights Youth and Flower Lovers At Lake County Show
The Lake County exposition features a globe crafted from Spanish moss and flowers by Mrs. Carl S. Graves of Mount Dora, praised as the most outstanding amateur exhibit by a judge. Awards go to Mrs. Armer C. Johnson for a vivid shadowbox arrangement and to Mrs. Claude Partridge for a red amaryllis tri-color. Daily 4-H and Future Farmers demonstrations accompany school exhibits and community booths showcasing blood donations, home demonstration arts, and crafty homemaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl S. Graves
Mount Dora
Armer C. Johnson
Sylvan Shores
Johnson
Claude Partridge
Lake County
Chamber of Commerce
Armed Services
Elks Club
Milady
Four candidates enter Lake county sheriff race near deadline
A flying ace and several local figures join the Lake county sheriff contest ahead of the Democratic primary on May 6. William P. Parish files at the stroke of midnight, while Lewis Schaller LeRoy Campbell and Willis McCall face new challenger. Brailey Odham gains backing over segregation and civil rights tones. Horace Greeley quote appears in satirical form referencing public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Lewis Schaller
Yalaha
LeRoy Campbell
William P. “Tink”rish
Eustis
Willis McCall
Parrish
T of Noone
Bill” Stevens
Leesburg
Contemporary Bits Of Wisdom From Gen Lucius D. Clay
The quotation credits Gen Lucius D. Clay noting gratitude for leadership in world affairs. He emphasizes using this position to secure freedom and peace while improving domestic life. He calls for equal opportunity at home as a prerequisite for guiding abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen
Lucius D. Clay
Joyful Methodist Fish Fry Hosts Mount Dora Youth
More than 60 young people from Mount Dora's Methodist church attended a fish fry hosted by Mr and Mrs Oliver Votaw of Apopka. The event featured games food and a grand march in a pine grove with adults including Rev Robert M Blackburn George Sims Donald Mayette Walter TeStrake Ronald Aldrich and Harry Andrews helping supervise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora’s Methodist Church
Oliver Votaw
Apopka
Votaws
Robert M. Blackburn
George Sims
Donald Mayette
Walter TeStrake
Ronald Aldrich
Harry Andrews
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Howard Korbe
Sandy
Donnie Mayette
Korbe
Sammy
Wiper
Votans
Former Shepherd Now Inspires Youth In Iowa Farm Life
Oliver Wotan, once a shepherd with up to 1000 sheep on his Iowa farm, now dedicates himself to guiding youth. At 80 he and his wife 78 host Mount Dora Methodist youth groups, offering fellowship and Christian principles while rewarding outstanding M Y F members with cedar chests and desks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Oliver Wotan
Nawmane Thea Hiecdan Chaan
Ainvie Wit WiIpBys
Mr. Votan
Votan
M.y-F
Ann Bowers
Herbert Trenham
Annapolis
M.Y.F
Stake County Personalities Highlight Philanthropist Don Bancroft
E Dow Bancroft eighty one in April lives in Mount Dora enjoying life while pursuing work for the church. Born in Columbus Ohio he led Railway YMCAs for 27 years and later served as a lay leader with the Methodist church for 34 years assisting railroad families and accident victims. He spent 1917 overseas with the Y in the 27th division and returned to lead lay activity programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Dow Bancroft
Mr. Bancroft
Mount Dora
William Bancroft
Bancroft
Frances Bancroft Nichols
Helen Lemert
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Don Bancroft
United States
Young Men's Christian Association
Methodist Church
Columbus
Ohio
James Thurber Vee
Nate Sa
Ohio State University
Railway
Y.M.C.A
Columbus Post
2Ate Dist Church
Dow Bancroft Brothers Key Figures at Convention
E. Dow Bancroft and his brothers were highlighted for a five year role with Bishop William F. Anderson in Columbus, directing the Minute Men and stewardship. Bancroft arranged Billy Sunday’s appearance and later served in Chicago with Dr. Burke Smith in the Methodist Episcopal church, contributing to the General Conference and Men’s Work before retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Anderson
Columbus
Billy Sunday
Chicago
Burke Smith
Methodist- Episcopal Church
General Conference
Kiwanis Drive for Children Opens Today in Mount Dora
Kiwanis members launch a season long drive to raise funds for Mount Dora Scouts and underprivileged child work. Paul Stine and Ernie Hawks urge youth character building through Scouting, noting Mount Dora’s 113 boys in four units and Lake County's 792 in 35 units with budgets of 5500 for the county and 850 for Mount Dora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Central Florida
Kiwanis
Ernie Hawks
Carl Graves
Kiwanis Boy Scout Drive
Paul Stine
Central Florida Council of Boy Scouts
M. O. “Buster” Williams
Robert Wason
Great
Boy Scouts of America
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanians
Stine
Hawks
America
United States
Robert “Bud” Merker
W. A. TeStrake
William Jay Barker
Eliza Walker
Lake County
Methodist Vesper Service Scheduled
The Methodist church will host the third Sunday Evening Vesper with music at 7:30 p.m. Miss Ann Bowers from Mount with a Mette will join a Orlando quartet led by Fred Mauk. Rev. Robert M. Blackburn will preach the second half focusing on Deliverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Ann Bowers
Mette
Dora
Jack Susan Mauk
Jack Hotaling
Orlando
Fred Mauk
Robert M. Blackburn
Citywide Water Fluoridation Debate Promised
A citizen warns of a growing controversy over mandatory fluoride treatment of Mount Dora’s public water supply. The issue sparks a citywide debate as the season progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Chemist challenges Mount Dora water fluoridation plan
Clarence J. McKenzie leads a probe into Mount Dora fluoride use. He cites an Orlando chemist who calls fluoridation controversial and potentially harmful, noting 0.9 ppm fluorine in the water and arguing residents should have a vote before any medicated supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence J. McKenzie
Mount Dora
Orlando
McKenzie
Louis C. Herring
A. P. Black
University of Florida
Dr. Black
Lions and Kiwanis Clubs
American Waterworks Association
Russia
United States
Citizens Medical Reference Bureau
Dental Profession
The
American Dental Association
F. A. Bull
Madison, Wis
Washington, D. C
Seattle Repeats Fluoridation Defeat by Wide Margin
Seattle residents voted March 11 to reject adding fluoride to the water. The tally stood 86,230 against and 44,814 in favor after weeks of meetings and demonstrations.
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Seattle
Wash
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Brailey Odham
Dan McCarty
Aristotle
B.C
Horace Greeley
Methodist
Mrs. Votaw
Votaw
Stake County
Mabel Norris Reese
Aulor
DOW Bancrfot
Aes
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