From beds to a new life at the Florida Industrial School
A Lake county boy enters the Florida Industrial School for Boys and learns to clean up routines and personal care. He embraces a new uniform, shower habits, and a structured Contract Method of Instruction. The seventh grader scores well on an intelligence test, earning placement to accelerate toward high school and citizenship.
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Lake County
Florida Industrial School For Boys
Marianna
Lake Count
James Morris
G. Dozier
Even Politician Shouldn't Have This Happen
Hartley Hethcox faced an emphatic distraction while campaigning in Mount Dora as a fire alarm and fire trucks interrupted his speech. A stove fire at Mrs. Doris Norton’s Fifth Avenue home caused a smoke-filled scene that drew firemen and onlookers, prompting him to retreat from the rally.
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Hartley Hethcox
Mount Dora
Hartley
Tallahassee
Donnelly
Doris Norton
Fifth
Hethcox
Reduced Greyhound Fares Announced For Southeast Travel
Florida Greyhound lines said reduced summer passenger fares apply across the state and southeast. The cut runs until November 1 on all schedules with round trip vacation excursion fares and a return limit of 30 to 60 days depending on destination, T. B. O'Steen announced.
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Florida
Greyhound Lines
T. B. O’steen
Claudia Wins Hearts Of Her Audiences At Ice House
Rose Franken play Claudia drew tears and laughter during a three night run at the Ice House theater. Jackie Ober in the title role gave warmth and depth, while Sally McCain as the mother and Walter Patton as the son in law garnered strong notes. Other cast members Mae Buckman Anne Gamble Walker Marie Flint Mel Wagner Alan Hamlin and director Frances Lovell received praise for their performances. The production was guided by William Jay Barker with a May finale hinted as a surprise.
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Jackie Ober
Claudia
Ice House
IceHouse
Jackie
Clawn
Sally McCain
Sally
Walter Patton
Fering David
Mae Buckman
Anne Gamble Walker
Marie Flint
Mel Wagner
Wagner
Alan Hamlin
Frances Lovell
Tavares
William Jay Barker
Den Mothers Receive Cub Scout Gratitude Certificates
Cub Scout Master Bud Merker awarded certificates of appreciation to den mothers for aiding the 1949-50 Cub Scout program at a Gilbert park meeting. The country fair themed gathering featured home games and shows by the boys while Merker handed out awards to numerous scouts, including silver arrows and various badges.
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Bud Merker
Boy Scout House
Gilbert Park
Merker
Robbie Bowie
Ronny Aldrich
Ronnie Parker
Adrian Latner
David Cox
Billy Moon
Lewis Carroll
Bobby Lafroos
Jimmy Malone
Johnny Heist
Larry Stewart
Bill York
Charles Reid
Brown To Head Water Congress
H. C. Brown of Clermont was unanimously elected chairman of the Florida Waterways Congress at the Orlando meeting. He has served as vice president for 15 years and moved to the chair after W. F. Coachman Jr. resigned due to ill health. Karl Lehmann was elected secretary treasurer for the 16th year. The 1951 convention, promoting conservation and navigation, will be held in Sanford in April.
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H. C. Brown
Clermont
Florida Waterways Congress
Orlando
Mr. Brown
W. F. Coachman, Jr
Jacksonville
Karl Lehmann
Lake County
Sanford
YLL Remember Mama at The Smart Shop
A compact theater listing for the production Remember Mama runs at The Smart Shop, highlighting a warm family drama. Local patrons are invited to enjoy this nostalgic show featuring a beloved cast and period atmosphere.
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Jersey
Sunset Valley Dairy
Parker Bros
Pines A
America
Greyhound
Washington
New Orleans
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Detroit
Mich
Plu
Deral
Chicago, Ill
New York
Boston, Mass
Oklahoma
Elmer Davis
Greyhound Bus
Brown
Congress
Sylvan Shores
Henry Stein
Sylvan Shores Hotel
Clorox
Land O' Sunshine
Swift
Frey Bentos
Dixie Darling Sandwich Bread
U. S
Ibs
Jack Spratt
Dr. Fryers
Grand View Hotel
N. Highland Ave
Mount Dora, Fla
J. I. Gumaer
A. C. McNurlen
Umatilla
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