General MacArthur and the American War Dilemma
A citizen letter laments Korea and Korea policy while praising General MacArthur. It argues war is inherently a failure, urges avoiding a broader conflict, and emphasizes collective security under the United Nations as the path to peace and deterrence of future war. The writer cites Hiroshima Nagasaki and the 1945 warning as enduring truths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General MacArthur
Congressional Investigating Committee
Kent
Portland
United States
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Korea
United Nations
Travel on Trail highest says Lloyd Gahr
Mount Dora merchants heard Lloyd Gahr of Orlando report July traffic on the Orange Blossom Trail reached the peak for the state, with 4293 out of state cars crossing the line into Florida. He cited June over 4000 and August near 3800, and noted extensive map distribution and growing local support. An annual Orlando meeting is set for May 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Florida
Orange Blossom Trail Association
Miami
Lloyd Gahr
Orlando
Florida State Retailers Association
Gahr
Andy Slaughter
Association
Jasper
Chambers of Commerce
Rehbaum Feted By Home Club
Al Rehbaum Jr, governor of 350 Lions International, was welcomed home by his Lions club at the Community building during his official visit. The club presented him a travel bag and a scroll, plus a briefcase from Lions International. He cited 178 glasses furnished, 207 eye exams, 55 major projects, and $11,873 spent on civic and child benefit, and noted 114 district club visits to 29 clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Rehbaum, Jr
Lions, International
Lions
Lions International
Rehbaum
Eastern Airlines Rejoins Miami Office Ties
Istzi returns to the airline and is associated with the Miami office after a period away, rejoining Eastern Airlines and resuming duties with the carrier's Florida base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airlines
Truc Krother
Istzi
Eastern Airlines
Miami
Dear Mom Letters From Korea Mention Downs Cheek and Schubert
A Mount Dora soldier Major Lem Downs writes his mother in Florida from Korea saying he is busy in combat and still in Korea rather than en route home. He notes harsh conditions and urges his mother not to fret while describing artillery and ground fighting. Also mentioned are Major Leon Cheek and Corp. Donald Schubert serving in Korea and Japan respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem Downs
Korea
Pearl Downs
Mount Dora
Leon Cheek
H. T. Fenn
Corp
Donald Schubert
Air Force Intelligence Division
Japan
Julia Balogh Aims for Tacoma Treatment Through Memorial Dance
Julia Balogh plans a Saturday night benefit dance at Veterans Memorial home to raise funds for a trip to Tacoma Washington for multiple sclerosis treatment. Organizers Mrs Charles Bradford and Mrs W F Duggan secured free music from Quix Quintet and a Mount Dora donor contributed 100 dollars as the fund nears its 2000 dollar goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Balogh
Veterans Memorial Home
Julia
Eustis
Tacoma
Wash
Charles Bradford
W. F. Duggan
Memorial Home
Quix
Lake County
Orange County
4 H-Club Girls Showcase Style At Tavares Achievement Day
Mount Dora 4-H members demonstrated home making skills during the Lake County 4-H Achievement Day in Tavares. Diane TeStrake, president, wore a print she made. Rosemary Huff wore a pastel Summer frock she created. Tiny Larsen modeled a green skirt and vest with a nylon blouse, all handmade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mount Dora
Diane TeStrake
The
Lake County Council
Rosemary Huff
Tiny Larsen
Tavares
Lake County Youth Demonstrations Counter Negative Headlines
County youths showcased Career Day at Mount Dora High School with talks from professionals in medicine engineering library work nursing journalism and teaching. A second feature highlighted 4-H programs turning young minds toward constructive planning for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
America
Mount Dora’s High School
Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Vision by A A Fisk
A A Fisk, landscape engineer and Mount Dora winter visitor, extols Florida sunshine and rural appeal while urging Mount Dora to develop its lawn bowling greens into the state’s premier mecca. He praises city recreation facilities and notes the unique lakeside setting could attract tourists and bolster leisure industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Dora
Florida
Mount Dora’s
Mount Dora
Southland
Fisk
Fisk plans facelift for Mount Dora lawn bowls area
Alexander A. Fisk envisions landscaping to hide eyesores around the lawn bowling courts on Tremain Street East. He proposes trimming the greenery inward to avoid disrupting bowling, while developing the outer edges to create a natural look and beautify facilities including seats and shelters as part of a facade improvement plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Tremain St
Fisk
Lawn
Mr. Fisk
Wisconsin
Mount Dora School Board Announces Staff Reappointments
Vincent returns as assistant principal and teacher at Mount Dora as superintendent and board name 22 staff members for next term. New hires include Nelsa O Hara and Calvin Bolin with Dan Spear back as coach. Eustis may hire David H Godbold Jr as supervising principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Vincent
Mount Dora’s School
Board of Public Instruction
D. D. Roseborough
Eustis
Frank Banning
David H. Godbold, Jr
Gifford
Gifford, Fla
Florida State University At
Tallahassee
Godbold
Memory Martin
Mount Dora
Nelsa L. O'Hara
Calvin Bolin
Alto Gary
Helen B. Kurras
Ada Louise Anderson
Eudell Sutley
Frances M. Berteau
Nana T. Laney
Laney
Evelyn Cassady
Doris Camp
LaNelle
Vandiver
Ronald E. Aldrich
Florida Watermelon Festival features Flying High circus act
Mount Dora graduate Fred Darkow, a standout Central Florida athlete, is pictured bearing two coeds on a circus bike during the Florida State circus presentation at Leesburg's Florida Watermelon festival. Lell Pinkston of Sylvan Shores and Jennie Reale of Tampa are highlighted as top performers with the troupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Leesburg
Flying High
Florida State University
Fred Darkow
Mount Dora High School
Central Florida
Lell Pinkston
W. A. Redd, Jr
Sylvan Shores
Jennie Reale
Tampa
Lell
Fred
Florida State Circus
Home Nursing Class Planned for Mount Dora Women
Two Mount Dora women organize a home nursing class to aid civilian defense. Mrs. E. F. Merchant and Mrs. Eardley Wilmot announce sessions at Waterman Memorial hospital in Eustis on convenient days and invite interested residents to register at the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
E. F. Merchant
Eardley Wilmot
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Eustis
Chamber of Commerce
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Truman
Missouri
Congress of the United States
Far East
Diane
Rosemary
Mabel Norris Reese
A. A. Fisk
Alexander A. Fisk
Vincent
Dorans
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