City Studies Proposal to Build Mausoleum at Pine Forest Park
Mount Dora considers a private proposal to build a concrete and steel mausoleum in Forest Park cemetery. The firm would fund site construction and perpetual care, sell compartments for 350 to 400 dollars, and create a white Tennessee marble structure with a chapel and 80 compartments. Council postponed action pending public reaction.
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Pine Forest Park
Forest Park Cemetery
Mount Dora
Lillian Christie
Christie
Central Florida
Woodland Cemetery
Orlando
Jack Groves
Lou L. Heaton
Mount Dora’s
Wayne Moon
Hunter Prosecution Opens Door For U. S. Supervision
State's Attorney Jesse W. Hunter faces federal scrutiny as the government appeals to the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans over an indictment accusing him of delaying release for 19 months. The brief argues no crime occurred and warns of a drift toward federal control of state criminal enforcement.
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Jesse W. Hunter
Tavares
Governmento
Fifth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Hunter
Wataran Taka
Florida
David McKinnick Reese
Hernando County
Reese
Willie Timmons
Bryan Simpson
Florida District Court
Timmons
Florida Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Rece
Raiford
Iece
Tallah
United States
Department of Justice
Tom Taker
Tampa
James Whitehurst
Ile
Chester H. Ferguson
Slater Cox
Mount Dora
Laughter Family Loses Billfold on Jacksonville Beach
A Bay area classified notice recounts H L Laughter and wife from Bluefield Virginia who lost a billfold containing checks cash and railroad passes while headed to their summer home at Mount Dora. They plan to be contacted via the post office if found.
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H. L. Laughter
Mount Dora
Laughters
Bluefield
Jacksonville Beach
Offinder
All musical people seem happy pursuit of music
Quote notes that all musicians are happy, finding fulfillment in music as a primary pursuit. It reflects Smith's view on art and joy in creative work.
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Sydney Smith
Senior Play of 54 Brings Heartwarming Youth View
The Class of 54 produced a meaningful and funny senior play last Friday, with 16 graduates in major roles. Meredith Folger led as the central girl, supported by George Cox and Fred Roseborough, while Daisy Eaton Barbara Siess and Sidney Davis delivered standout performances. The production, directed by Mrs. Nana T. Laney, showcased strong student ensembles and effective set changes, recreating three scenes of a high school prom and school life for a nostalgic adult audience.
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Evrey
Meredith
Muffy
Folger
George Cox
Fred Roseborough
Daisy Eaton
Janet Snowberger
Barbara Si
Mary Anna Kelly
Mary Grace Cowboy
Betty Jo Eckholdt
Phyllis Sherwood
John Keller
Buddy Carter
Billy Harding
John Wilson
David Baldwin
Utility Board Grants FTC Rate Hike Over Poor Service
The Florida Public Utility Commission approved a rate increase for the company to yield 160 015 in extra gross revenue, citing improved operation needs. Next billing shows higher charges for 4 party and 2 party residences and business rates, with rural charges defined by distance. Max E Wettstein notes Supreme Court guidance separates rate cases from service issues and that the petition involved only a small portion of the system.
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Max E. Wettstein
Supreme Court
Florida
Wesley Movie Closes Tonight at First Methodist Church
The John Wesley film closes tonight as part of a church tour following its New York premiere. English actor Leonard Sachs plays Wesley in a color presentation by the Methodist Church Radio and Film Commission, tracing his life and faith from childhood to old age.
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John Wesley
Mount Dora
New York City
England
Radio and Film Commission
The
Methodist Church
Leonard Sachs
Youth Revival Gains Momentum at Baptist Church
The Youth Revival continues with Rev. Carl Story from Frostproof leading nightly worship at 7:30. Dan Schneider and Lee Dettra provide piano music as young attendees from Eustis Tavares Leesburg and Umatilla join in. The Mount Dora school community has been invited for Friday night and a picnic supper closes the week the following Saturday.
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The
Baptist Church
Carl Story
Frostproof
Dan Schneider
Lee Dettra
Mr. Story
Eustis
Tavares
Leesburg
Umatilla
Mount Dora’s School
Highlights of Alaska talk for Kiwanis club
Mrs. Elizabeth Webb, daughter of Mrs. C. W. Colby and former Nome resident, will present a colored slide illustrated program on Alaska today before the Kiwanis club.
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Alaska
Kiwanis Club
Elizabeth Webb
C. W. Colby
Nome
Collins Leads in Dora Mount Dora for May 4 Primaries
Mount Dora voters favored Sen. LeRoy Collins over Gov. Charley Johns with 395 to 382 and Odham 317 as first returns. In Lake County Johns led overall while Simpson swept for county commissioner with 908 votes. Boyd won the state legislature race in Lake County with 4 626 to 2 691. Odham support may go to Collins in the May 25 runoff.
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Mount Dora
LeRoy Collins
Brailey
Odham
Lake County
Dan McCarty
Cotog?ny
O. M
Jack” Simpson
Simpson
Warner Dillard
John Wilkerson
J. A. “Tar” Boyd
Leesburg
Welborn Daniels
Bill Smith
Tween
Starks
Senate
Collins
Johns
Sophia Story
Mount Dora Lake
Jem Sorrento County
Herrong
Lofton
Dansby
Atkinson
Daniel Smith
Dillard
J. Wilkerson
Bryan
Priest
Howard
Porter H. Wilkerson
White
Sadler
Alten Aie Ah Ll i Ie
Mount Dora Area Sees Unofficial Democratic Primary Returns
The Mount Dora area reports unofficial returns from Tuesday's Democratic primary, listing candidate standings of local interest to county residents.
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Mount Dora Area
Batista Recalls Dora's Fishing and Cuba Mount Dora Visit
President Batista of Cuba greeted the Florida Hotel Association delegation in Mount Dora after a Havana trip. Dick Edgerton of the Lakeside Inn led the group, inviting Batista to return for more fishing and hospitality as delegates toured demonstrations and the palace area during a four day stay.
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Batista
Cuba
Florida Hotel Association
Mount Dora
Haines Creek
Dick Edgerton
Lakeside Inn
Hotel Association
Havana
Florida
Ran
Chester
Bastista
Edgerton
Verbal Gems on Good and Usefulness
A reflective quotation noting that doing good is the only certain happy action a man can take, attributed to Sir Philip Sidney, and contrastingly that usefulness means acting rightly for oneself and others, attributed to Mary Baker Eddy.
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Sir Philip Sidney
Mary Baker Eddy
Juniors Plan Full Show For Lake County Theatre Drive
The Junior IceHouse Players prepare a two night performance May 13 and 14 to support a new Lake County theatre building. The program includes two one act plays and a variety show with cast members from Eustis Mount Dora and surrounding areas.
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Lake County
Doctor
Betty Croke
Bob Barnes
Roger Haverlah
Eustis
Hank Link
Pam Brown
Mount Dora
Rotary To Receive Charter Tonight In Leesburg
Nearly 300 Rotarians from Central Florida and Tampa will gather at the Leesburg Woman's Club building at 7 pm as Dr. C. M. Brown, president of the new Mount Dora Rotary club, accepts the charter from Rotary International with J. Cleve as the speaker.
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Hunter Prosecution
U. S
Brief
Junior Wild Life Club
Tyrone Parker
Jeff Ray
Merrill Beebe
Billy Simpson
Ocala Forest
Dora
Barbara Jo Moore
Loraine Schieber
Barbara
Patsy Spear
Barbara Jo
Tallahassee
Utility Board
FTC
Wesley
Rotary
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