Mount Dora A Little Chunk Of Heaven On Earth
The author extols Mount Dora Florida calling it a city of lakes and hills with orange groves and Spanish moss. They contrast it with northern cities and praise the town’s beauty quiet liveliness and friendly people inviting newcomers to ask how they like our town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Sylvan Shores
City of Lakes
Lake Dora
Florida
Miami
California
Miami Herald
Heaven
Mount Dora Leads Florida Lawn Bowling Scene This Winter
Florida lawn bowling flourished with Mount Dora at the forefront as 188 members enjoyed the game and hosted British Isles players. Veterans clubs, notable matches, travel notes, and tributes fill a lively report including personnel like Harold Morse John Mercer and Emmet Richardson with sympathy for Fred Wolff’s May death.
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Florida
Mount Dora
British Isles
Nelson R. Morse
H. Morse-Swift
Thomas McDonald-Denbroeder-Stoner
Harold Morse
John Mercer
John
Stewart Brown
Ivor
Thomas
Milwaukee
Emmet Richardson
American Lawn Bowling Association
Orlando
Charles Weeks
Charles
Richardson
Ivor Thomas
Keech
Stewart
Bravo
Cleveland
Lloyd Oster
Terrybull
Akron
West Bend
Wis
Arthur Labisky
Arthur
Job Applications Lead Opportunities at Leesburg Office
Leesburg Florida job center reports 48 total openings and 513 seeking work including 296 veterans and 167 women. Demand rises in building trades clerical and stenographic work with many seeking laborer and agricultural roles. 138 applicants were referred in April with 63 accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Florida State Employment Service
D. W. Hall, Jr
Athletes Foot Itch Not Hard to Kill in One Hour
Ad claims Thol strong fungicide with 90 percent alcohol kills feet fungi quickly. Promotes availability at Mount Dora Pharmacy with 35 cent refund if not pleased.
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Mount Dora
Apples Fall Nation Hails Florida Citrus Beverage Push
The Florida Citrus Commission argues juice is a superior source of vitamin C and other nutrients. Dr. McDowell notes fresh or processed juice rivals synthetic drinks as a nutritious beverage. USDA data show per capita citrus consumption rising from 16.1 to 68 pounds 1909–1944, while apples fall from 62.2 to 26.5 pounds.
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Gory
Florida Citrus Commission
McDowell
Commission
U. S. Department of Agriculture
County Agent Notes on Centipede Grass Lawn Care
County agents caution about yellowing centipede grass from excessive moisture and soil issues. They advise fixes such as repairing water systems, testing soil acidity, removing plaster, applying iron sulphate, and waiting for narcissus tops to brown before lifting bulbs.
Attorney General rules on employment condition for group insurance
Attorney General J. Tom Watson advised State Treasurer Edwin Larson that an employer cannot force a person to join a group insurance plan as a condition of employment. He added that the Florida Constitution rights declaration does not permit such a restriction on a citizen’s right to work.
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J. Tom Watson
Edwin Larson
Letters to The Editor and Book Review in Mount Dora
Readers discuss local road updates and praise a new pivotal book Ideas Have Legs by Peter Howard. The letter writer notes Route 441 paving from Ocala to Mount Dora and onward to Orlando, while a Cleveland correspondent endorses the global reach and impact of Howard's work on world affairs.
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the K
Mount Dora
U. S
Lik
Lord Beaverbrook
London Agena
Peter Howard
England
United States
Coward McCann
New York
India
Denmark
South Africa
Australia
Canada
Holland
Grand Rapids
Mich
Lansing
Howard
Lake County Approves Probation Officer Bill
The Lake County Board of Commissioners meeting in Tavares unanimously approved a bill to create a probation officer. The officer, attached to the county judge's court, will be paid jointly by the county and the school board, and was prepared by County Judge S Herlong Jr and the Lake County Children's committee. The measure to establish a juvenile court was opposed.
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Lake County
Lake County Board of Commissioners
Tavares
S. Herlong, Jr
Lake County Children’s Committee
Rain Destroys Lake County Vegetable Crops
Lake county vegetable crops were severely damaged by excessive rain fall during the past month, according to County Agent R. E. Norris.
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Lake County
R. E. Norris
Mount Dora Cops Student Award In Bookkeeping
Mount Dora High School honors a bookkeeping class with a Superior Achievement certificate. Senior Sue Bond won a national prize in the tenth annual Bookkeeping Contest by Business Education World, while Mount Dora earned honorable mention among schools nationwide including Canada Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
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Mount Dora High School
Sue Bond
Business Education World
Business Teachers’ Magazine
New York
Mount Dora
Doris Camp
United States
Canada
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Bond
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Miller Wells Deceased
Public notices published in Lake County Florida probate court require all creditors to present claims against the estate of Miller Wells to Judge A. B. Herlong Jr. at the Lake County Courthouse in Tavares within eight months. Executrix Ruth Berry Wells and attorney W. M. Kennedy of Mount Dora issued the notice dated May 14 1947. A separate notice advertises a proposed ordinance on electrical wiring for Mount Dora's Town Light Department with final passage set for June 3 at 7:30 PM in Mount Dora City Hall.
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Lake County
Florida
Miller Wells
Herlong, Jr
Tavares
Ruth Berry Wells
W. M. Kennedy
Atty
Mount Dora
Fla
Town of Mount Dora
William C. Stewart
Bingo Friday Night at Sylvan Shores Hotel Lounge
A Friday bingo session unfolds at the Sylvan Shores Hotel Cocktail Lounge. Players gather for a social game night with prizes and refreshments available.
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Sylvan Shores Hotel
First Federal Savings adds 2% dividends and GI loans
G I loans and 2 percent dividends are advertised by First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Lake County at 400 W Main St Leesburg Florida. Savings accounts insured up to 5000 by a U S government instrumentality require a $1 start. Offers include repair refinance purchase or building loans at low interest.
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U. S
G. I. Loans
First Federal Savings & Loan Association of
Lake County
W. Main St
Leesburg
Florida
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Mount Ae Ae
Paul H. Reese
Mabel Norris Reese
Eugene L. Downs
Ord
Mount _ aes Dora
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United States of America
Lawn Bowling News
By AL Maben
George Church
George
Paul Milner
Chicago
St. Petersburg
Jim Nelson
New Brunswick
Fred Wolff
Fred
Tate
Nation
St. Augustine
Jimmy Durante
Paul
Sidney Schechter
Ohio
Benjamin P. Forbes
Cleveland, O
Bill
Cops
Leonard Barker
Orange Ave
C. A. Killian
Mount Dora, Florida
Duane P. Hopkins
Donnelly St
Eustis
Hugh Merry
W. F. Morris Plumbing Co
Simpson Street
IRA
Lumber All Sizes
Ee Lumber
Umatilla
Cadillac Vacuum Cleaners
Jerry
The
Orlando Star
Central Florida
F. L. Rose
Westinghouse Electric Range
P. O
Dora
Thelma Kincaid
H. F. Boland
N. Orange Ave
Sepco
Seal
Morgan
Lake Shore Drive
H.p. Martin
K.w. Generating A.C
Cottage
Riley’s Camp
Helen St
Fifth Ave
S. L. Sennett
Sylvan Dr
W. H. Putnam
Alexander
H.p
Highland Ave
Alexander St. Lot
Donnelly
Mullins
H.p. Neptune
Herbert Ferran
F.O.B
W. J. Kistler
Apt
Highland
Ates
Corsetiere
Spirella
N. Grandview
Phine
Helen Davidson
Grandview Hotel
Patton Metal & Roofing Works, Inc
Patton Metal & Roo Works, Inc
4Th Ave
Donnel
Auto Inn
Cor
Bay St
Orange Tree
Jones
Mount Pee Florida
Cliff Dresser
Gencions
Am&s
Sam
W. P. Wingler Insurance and Real Estate
Roberts Bros. CO
W. Smith Ave
Orlando, Fla
Scott Venetian Blind CO
Simpson
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