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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1955

Page

3

Mount Dora School Board Sets Faculty Appointments

Mount Dora school board made new faculty appointments and renewals early this week. C. Campbell of Eustis will join science and math replacing Elliot Bolin, and Fred J. Sanwald will teach English and studies after completing Florida studies. Several resignations left about 20 percent not returning. two new hires are expected this year.

Mount Dora County Suptughn, Jr D. D. Roseborough Evans Cowley Volusia County C. Campbell Eustis Florida State University Lake County Fred J. Sanwald Uma Theity of Florida Campill Elliot Bolin Ward Ers Sa Ie

S Daughters Install Officers In May Meeting

Robert W. Perdue, state president of the Fran Dade chapter of the U S Daughters of 1812, will install new officers. The chapter meeting on May 19 features a covered dish luncheon at 12:30 preceded by the installation.

Robert W. Perdue Jackle Fran- Dade U. S. Daugh William J. Hoyt

Mount Dora Growers Co op reelects Wadsworth president

Willard Wadsworth was reelected president of the Mount Dora Growers Cooperative and G B Hurlburt was returned for his 21st consecutive year as secretary treasurer and general manager at the annual meeting last week. A picnic luncheon preceded a plant tour to show operations at this modern Florida citrus handler.

Willard Wadsworth Mount Dora Wadsworth J. Samson Seald Sweet O. M Jack” Simpson William Baker Florida B. F. Williamson Vernon L. Conner Glenn Brown C. H. Estey Ward S. Estey D. R. Igon Herman Turner John T. Lesley Florida Citrus Exchange James Samson Growers Loan and Guaranty Co Walter Page J.R. “Rip” Graves Plymouth Citrus Products Cooperative Frank Poitras Plymouth Citrus Products Cooperaive Charles E. Felix J. B. Prevatt Monty Hern Florida Citrus Mutual

Warren Music Shop Opens in Mount Dora

The Warren Music shop is now open in Mount Dora at 412 S Highland St operated by R. V. Warren son of H. D. Warren. He comes here from Tampa to run the new store in the city.

Warren Music Mount Dora R. V. Warren S. Highland St H. D. Warren Tampa

Charity Should Promote Recipient Independence

A quotation attributed to John D. Rockefeller Jr. asserts that charity is harmful unless it enables the recipient to become self sufficient. The remark emphasizes building lasting support rather than ongoing dependency.

John D. Rockefeller, Jr

Loneliness and Hope Around Buster Williams in Daytona Hospital

Jean Williams keeps daily vigil beside her husband Buster Williams at a Daytona Beach hospital as doctors plan August discharge after a crash on an April Sunday. Buster, severely injured, remains in traction while his active mind stays engaged, and supporters send letters that sustain their resolve through a difficult recovery.

Halifax Daytona Beach Buster Jean Williams Halana Grimmae Manthe Mount Dora Daytona Hospital Jean Mark Sam DeLand Stetson University Umatilla Bob Blackburn

Springs Thrive At Alexander Springs Event

The Lake County Chamber of Commerce reports that on the first Sunday of May more than 50 cars carried visitors to Alexander Springs in Ocala National Forest, with nearly 300 people enjoying the area that day.

Alexander Springs Ocala National Forest Lake County

Girls and Boys State Delegates Named for Mount Dora

Mount Dora selects delegates to Boys State in the state capital with Robert Wilson Merrell Beebe as official reps and Jeff Ray Billy Spilliard as alternates. Sponsors include the American Legion and Kiwanis. Girls State delegates are Pam Brown Joyce Moon with Kay Elliott Leslie Sanders as alternates, sponsored by Legion auxiliary Lions Club Pythian Sisters Woman's Club and the Business and Professional Women's Club.

Mount Dora Robert Wilson Merrell Beebe Jeff Ray Billy Spilliard American Legion Kiwanis Club Pam Brown Joyce Moon Kay Elliott Leslie Sanders The Legion Auxiliary Lions Club Pythian Sisters Woman's

Edith Sampson Doe 67 Dies in Florida Hospital

Edith Sampson Doe a former music teacher died suddenly Sunday at Waterman Memorial Hospital Eustis Fl at age 67 She came from Wolfeboro NH and made Mount Dora her winter home for five years Funeral services were held Wednesday at Rehbaum Funeral Home with Rev H M Felton officiating Last rites and burial will be in Rochester NY Andrew Doe her husband survives She was a member of Community Church Eastern Star and the Grange

Edith Sampson Doe Waterman Memorial Hospital Eustis Community Church Doe Andrew Eastern Star the Grange Wolfeboro N. H Mount Dora Rehbaum Funeral Home H. M. Felton Rochester N. Y

Mount Dora Pythian Sisters Attend Jacksonville Convention

Mount Dora lodge members Mae Fenton grand treasurer Jessie Graves past grand chief Kathryn Lo beck grand representative Alma Mills grand page and Frances Armstrong secretary attended the annual convention in Jacksonville.

Mount Dora Lodge Jacksonville Mae Fenton Jessie Graves Kathryn Lobeck Alma Mills Frances Armstrong

Herlong Reports Florida River Projects and Hearings

Congressman A S Syd Herlong Jr describes hearings on clearing the Ocklawaha river and completing the San Sebastian river inlet at St Augustine. He cites 1953 recreational craft use, $600,000 local river work, and a proposed $30,000 earmark from regular funds. He notes local costs of $298,827 on harbor improvements and mentions farm price supports debate.

A. S Syd” Herlong, Jr Ocklawaha River San Sebastian River St. Augustine Herlong Public Works Ocklawaha Byron Ocklawahha Lake County Herbert C. Gee Congress

Olivia Steenberg 76 Early Mt. Plymouth Resident Dies

One of Mt. Plymouth’s earliest residents Olivia Rebecca Steenberg 76 died last week. She lived with her niece Mrs. George Rainey and moved from Brooklyn to Florida as a child. Active with the Plymouth Brethren her home hosted many meetings. Services at Rehbaum Funeral Home with Raymond White of Apopka officiating. Interment in Pine Forest Cemetery.

Mt. Plymouth Olivia Rebecca Steenberg George Rainey Steenberg Florida Brooklyn N. Y Plymouth Brethren Rehbaum Raymond White Apopka Pine Forest Cemetery

Farmers complain of declining incomes and surpluses

The speaker argues against quick action on a proposed law. Farmers fault farm income declines and surplus in basic commodities. The speaker notes the law arose under the current statute they seek to reenact, doubts it will pass, and predicts a presidential veto if it reaches the Senate.

House Senate

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