Dora Wins Conservation Speaking Honor for Lake District
Eleanor Dora captured first place in the Lake Soil Conservation District contest held in Umatilla with the subject What Conservation of Natural Resources Means to You. She defeated two boys, David Tripp of Groveland High School and Donald Humrichouse of Leesburg High School, to earn the top spot and advance to area and state levels against other winners.
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Lake County
Aeain Ee Ae
Central Gioride
Fen
State Association of Soil Conservation Districts
Eleanor
Umatilla
David Tripp
Groveland High School
Donald Humrichouse
Leesburg
Miss Day and Ernest Dean Wed in April Ceremony
The marriage of Miss Pearl Florence Day and Ernest Linwood Dean is announced this week. They united April 28 by Rev. Lester C. Doerr at Penobscott cottage, Mr. Dean's residence. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. L. Forrest Deane of Bangor, Maine, and Mount Dora.
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Miss Pearl Florence Day
Ernest Linwood Dean
Lester C. Doerr
Penobscott Cottage
Mr. Dean
L. Forrest Deane
Bangor
Maine
Mount Dora
Florida Covers Sixty Thousand Square Miles
The state of Florida spans a total area of 58 560 square miles. This figure places Florida among the larger U S states by land area.
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Florida
Women of St Edward's host first feast day and church events
Busy days around St Edward's Episcopal church feature a first feast day with a breakfast for about 60 guests organized by the Women’s Auxiliary led by Mrs. Owen Conner Jr assisted by Mrs. Bess Harrington. Diocesan meeting attendees include Mrs. Conner and Mrs. Mangrum plus Mrs. Elliott.
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St Edward’s Episcopal Church
Curc
Owen Conner, Jr
Oae
Bess Harrington
Marker to Honor First President at Elizabeth Evans Park
The club plans a bronze marker beside the magnolia tree in Elizabeth Evans Park to honor Lester Roberts, first president of the Men s Garden club. At a board meeting Monday the club agreed to help Lakes and Hills Garden club with plants for new entrance sign planters. The next regular meeting at the Community building features Mrs Margo Hosford speaking on bird habits in Florida.
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Elizabeth Evans Park
Florida
Davidson Hinson Troth Set for June Wedding
Frances Bess Davidson and Jesse Thomas Hinson plan to wed June 26 at St Edward s Episcopal with Rev John F Man officiating. Davidson daughter of Mrs Helen J M Davidson and the late F W Davidson, Hinson son of Mrs Henry Schneider of Orlando. The bride elect graduates Mount Dora High School in June. Hinson a Citadel and Army veteran, then UF bound.
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Frances Bess Davidson
Jesse Thomas Hinson
Orlando
John F. Man
St. Edward’s
Mount Dora High School
Hinson
Eustis High School
Citadel
University of Florida
Preschool Roundup for Fall Enrollment at High School
Parents of preschool children are reminded of the Pre School Roundup for enrollment next Fall. The event is set for Thursday May 16 from 9 to 11 am in the high school gym. Bring birth certificates for the checkup.
Chain dates set for Mount Dora assembly in 1958
The Chain of Missionary Assemblies will visit Mount Dora January 26 and 27 1958 following a state board meeting at Winter Haven. Delegates from Mount Dora include Mrs. A A Stanley Mrs. Paul Johnson and Mrs. W D Aubrey.
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Mount Dora
Florida Institution
Winter Haven
A. A. Stanley
Paul Johnson
W. D. Aubrey
Alexander Springs Picnic Ends Camellia Circle Season
New officers of the Camellia Circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden club include Mrs. Jessie H. Smith as chairman and Mrs. Robert G. Campbell as first vice chairman. The season finale was a picnic at Alexander Springs in the Ocala National Forest, featuring a beautification project and a new nature walk planned by hostesses Mrs. C. A. Lee and Mrs. John Green.
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Camellia Circle of the
C. A. Lee
John Green
Baptist Revival Honors Workers at First Baptist
Two week revival services progress at First Baptist with Rev. C H Hargrove of Tavares as the evangelist. Meetings run nightly at 7:30 except Saturday with youth emphasis on Sunday. A teen supper precedes worship and youth lead the evening. Special nights honor teachers and workers with Training Union and family night on various days culminating May 19.
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First Baptist Cme
C. H. Hargrove of
Tavares
David Coffield
Rev. Hargrove
Drake Attacks Spanish Fort at St Augustine in 1586
The record notes Sir Frances Drake’s assault on the Spanish fortress at St Augustine during 1586. It mentions the destruction of the fort as part of English military actions amid ongoing hostilities with Spain.
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Sir Frances Drake
St. Augustine
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Japan
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Mangrum
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Gretchen T. Elliott
G. E. Ripple
Sanford Rd
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Cleveland
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Lebanon
A. Bruce Gill
Duplicate Bridge Club
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E. A. Nimnicht
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Cooper
Marshall Collins
Ernest Butler
van N. Marker
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Sylvan Shores
Bronxville
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Ware
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Batavia
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Elsie
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Elyria
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Wisconsin
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Stanford
Conn
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Donnelly Street
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Tommy Hinson Troth
Miss Davidson
Alexander Springs
Fifth and
Alexander
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Yours
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L’aiglon
Princess Theater
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