New Sylvan Shores Housing Developement Under Way
A Mount Dora project develops six blocks with over 80 homes planned by a Leesburg led group including Beverly Grizzard and Irwin Cauthen. First homes priced at 9300, with VA financing options and appliance packages. streets to be resurfaced as part of the sale.
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Sylvan Shores
Beverly Grizzard
State Advertising Commission
Lake County
Irwin Cauthen
Nash LeGette
H. O. Ferguson
Buck
Dandridge
Mount Dora High School
Esman
American Can Co
Minute Maid
Clay Road
Northland
Eastland
Westland
Yvunning
Poinsettia
Magnolia
Mount Dora
King's Daughters' Work Outlined In Busy Community Service
Report by Mrs. Emma Jane Tallant details the group's busy community efforts at a meeting in the Community Building. She notes requests for clothing for the needy, 385 callers, 3,119 clothing items distributed, 53 new garments, and 215 pairs of used shoes donated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Jane Tallant
Pearl Overr
Miami
Tallant
Bowdish Returns to Yeek After Serious Health Setback
The report notes Bowdish returning to work following a serious health issue and acknowledges contributions amid the Waterman Menu discussion. Clermont is mentioned in relation to the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owdish
Bowdish
Waterman
Attorney says firm first party to suit in fatal power line case
Attorney Roy Christopher says the Paul D. Jett Construction Co holds the contract for the power line extension, making it the first party named in a $250000 death claim filed by Gertrude Voorhees of Daytona Beach. The suit arises from Gerald Voorhees’s electrocution last November on Mount Dora line work.
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Roy Christopher
Paul D. Jett
Jett Construction Co
Christopher
Voorhees
Volusia County
Attys
J. Walter Hawkins
Melvin Orfinger
Daytona Beach
Harold D. Overhiser
Mount Dora
Mr. Overhiser
Mr. Voorhees
Kiwanis Starts Drive to Honor Scout Leaders
Kiwanis begins its annual fundraising drive in Gilbert Park to aid Boy Scouts and underprivileged children. A memorial ceremony will dedicate a flag and mast for Scout leaders William Jay Barker and Walter J. Patton, both of Troop 19, with Robert Goodman directing and Jack Groves delivering the dedicatory talk.
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Kiwanis Club
Gilbert Park
Boy Scout House
William Jay Barker
Walter J. Patton
Boy Scouting
Mount Dora
Robert Goodman
Jack Groves
H. Mauriece Felton
Central Florida
Camp Lanochee
Carl Graves
Chamber of Commerce
First National Bank
Kiwanis
Florida Symphony Orchestra
Red Cross Drive Nears Completion
Mrs. Lillian Zollinger, chairwoman, reports the 1959 Red Cross campaign in Mount Dora area near completion. Nearly the entire $2,500 quota has been raised by 60 volunteer solicitors across Mount Dora, Sorrento, Lake Jem, Sylvan Shores, East Town and Lake Beauclaire, plus donors at the First Na collection booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Zollinger
Red Cross
Zollinger
Mount Dora
Sorrento
Lake Jem
Sylvan Shores
East Town
Lake Beauclaire
Dr. Lewis Survives Delicate Aorta Operation in Houston
Dr. E. E. Lewis, a veteran educator and traveler, returned to Mount Dora after a life saving aorta operation at the Houston Medical Center. The procedure clipped the aorta at its start and repaired its walls to restore blood flow, done amid delays for another patient.
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E. E. Lewis
Eustisrd
Ohio State University
Cause of Education
Florida
Pony
Lewis
Lewises
Mount Dora
Community Church
Lewis Lawn
Houston
Texas
Orlando
Houston Medical Center
Dr. Lewis
Four Stores Set New Wednesday Noon and Saturday Evening Hours
Four city stores announce updated shopping hours to match public habits. Crane Furniture Co Economy Auto Store Moon's Hardware and Rehbaum's Hardware will close each Wednesday at noon starting April 6 and on Saturdays from April 9, closing at 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crane Furniture Co
Economy Auto Store
Moon’s Hardware
Rehbaum’s Hardware
Howell Aids Platt Suit In Lake County Case
P B Howell Jr Leesburg attorney and Col lins campaign manager was hired by the Lake County Board of Public Instruction to assist in defending the board and Superintendent C A You Jr in the Allen Platt lawsuit. The board filed by three Lake County attorneys March 16 seeks declaratory relief with responses due by April 11. The Allen Platt Legal Fund has grown to 1184 50 with a recent 100 donation from Frank J Thrasher and wife of Cornwell Conn urging justice and reuniting Platt children with their family.
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P. B. Howell, Jr
Leesburg
Lake County
LeRoy Collins
Lake County Board of Public Instruction
C. A. You, Jr
Allen Platt
Jeank W. Hunter
Roy
T. C. Cork
Platt
Rescue Boat To Go On Duty Sunday
The citys new life saving boat for Lake Dora will go into service Sunday during the Sailing Regatta. Fire Chief Harold Larsen and volunteer firemen will operate the 18 foot craft with a 16 HP motor, funded by the Rotary club and community contributions, prepared for accidents. In a test, the speedboat covered Gilbert park cove to Dora canal mouth in 1 minute 45 seconds with Bobby Stark and Roland Lane acting as victims.
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Big Lake Dora
Harold Larsen
Rotary Club
Gilbert Park Cove
Dora Canal
Bobby Stark
Roland Lane
Ads Echo Long Ago and Modern Life in Classifieds
A fragment from a newspaper ads section shows readers snapping up items from both past and present. An offer for a Sementana bed was canceled quickly after a buyer answered. A deep freeze ad also drew swift action and a quick cancellation. The piece highlights strong returns on ad investments and contrasts eras.
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Mir
Woman Daily Editor Heads Press Club
A native Floridian and editor of the DeLand Sun-News, Mrs. May Horner will lead the delegation of newspaper women at the Florida Women's Press club Spring meeting at the Lakeside Inn. Horner, wife of DeLand fruit packer Jack Horner, has edited the Sun-News for six years and previously worked at the Time's Union.
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DeLand
Sun-News
Park Sunset Services Halted By Complaints At Gilbert Park
The Vesper Sunset outdoor services conducted by the Methodist church at Gilbert park were stopped last Sunday after boaters complained, with 600 cars on peak nights. Rev H Mauriece Felton said church worship will resume at 7 30 pm and may not return outdoors this summer. Park commissioner Gretchen Elliott lamented losing a outdoor worship option for up to five hundred attendees nightly amid health and age attendees seeking an outdoor service.
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Gilbert Park
H. Mauriece Felton
Gretchen Elliott
Mr. Felton
Lake Dora
Felton
Dora Policemen To Attend School In Eustis
Three Mount Dora policemen will attend the police school in Eustis opening next Monday under the Florida Peace Officers association and the state Board of Education. Patrolman Ben Williamson J C Ledford and Jack Setzer are listed as attendees.
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Mount Dora
Eustis
Florida Peace Officers Association
State Board of Education
Ben Williamson
J.C. Ledford
Jack Setzer
Ae Sasanne
Iss
Sailors and Newswomen Converge for Mount Dora Weekend Festivities
Mount Dora hosts a two-day event featuring the Florida Women's Press club convention and the second annual Sailing Regatta. The FWPC gathering includes sessions with Rae O. Weimer and John Paul Jones of the University of Florida, plus a juvenile court amendment banquet with Judge Wingfield and Bill Blalock. The Regatta attracts about 150 boats from across Florida, with prizes for last year’s winners and new entrants in the Moth class. Registration is at Gilbert Park and the Yacht Club, with open house and buffet Sunday. Local merchants sponsor door prizes for delegates at a poolside luncheon.
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Mount Dora
Florida Women’s Press Club
Chamber of Commerce
The
Yacht Club
FWPC
Jacksonville
Miami
Lakeside Inn
Rae O. Weimer
University of Florida
R. E. Lee
Pink Cottage Candy Factory
Jerry Gwinn
Raymond Smith
John Webb
Walter A. Hertz, Jr
Kenneth
Delray Beach
Gilbert Park
Ohioans Galore but Reunion is Out
A three car wreck at Highland and Liberty left Ohioans involved in the incident. Joseph L. Tigger and Andrew C. Ford were stopped for directions when Grant A. Mason Jr. failed to stop and caused $250 in damage. Mason paid a $5 fine for failing to keep his vehicle under control, while Buck Carson and Grant Jr. received $25 fines for assault.
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Highland St
Ohio
Highland and
Liberty
Ford
Ford Auto
Florida
Mason
Buck Carson
Grant Jr
Robert W Terentne
Mount Dora Band Holds Tag Day to Fund Jacksonville Trip
Mount Dora high school band members and students plan a tag day downtown on Saturday April 9 to raise funds for travel and contest costs. The group seeks community support to cover hotel food and incidental expenses for advancing to the state band contest after earning superior ratings in the DeLand area. Band Director Jaianni notes parts are needed to aid their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Mount Dora
DeLand
Jaianni
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King’s Daughters
Vens
Edith Meyude Sarver
Clermont
May Horner
DeLand Sun-News
Olive Sykes
Lakeland Ledger
Mabel Norris Reese
Board of Directors
P. B. Howell
Collins’ Aid
In Platt
Woman Daily Editor Heads Press Club
Bill Blalock
Tampa Morning Tribune
Robert H. Wingfield
Lou L. Heaton
Bronson’s Book House
Cortland’s Men’s Store
Crane’s Furniture Co
Finlayson’s Dry Goods
Grand Leader Department Store
Frances Sreya
North American Yacht Racing Union
Florida Sailing Association
Arthur H. Bosworth
Charles S. Wilson, Jr
Alan Willer
IceHouse
Husband
Robert Campbell
Betty Fellows
Scotty” Ingram
Sam Buck
Susan Odom
Jack O’brien
Charles St. Theatre
B. Y.pennington
Reunion
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