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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1957
Page
3
A city beautification project met with damage to a lawn and building as a crane backed across sidewalks and a softened lawn after heavy rains. The contractor was to be paid for crane work but faces questions over who will cover the damage and whether the insurer will reimburse. No adjuster inspected the scene before repairs. the crane operator did view the damage.
The Army announces the arrival of Pvt. Edward J. Williams of Mount Dora with the 24th Infantry Division. He arrived last week in Korea as part of ongoing U.S. forces deployment.
The article urges consulting a physician for any ailment and notes many new medicines in current non department that can bring relief for difficult conditions. It emphasizes careful diagnosis and realistic hopes for a cure.
The church gathered 93 members for its third anniversary as summer travel trimmed attendance. The new Parents Class served at the dinner with three members at the head table. A children's choir directed by Mrs. A A Stanley entertained, featuring Teresa Richberg and Roger among the young singers.
The Battle of Olustee also known as Ocean Pond marked Florida’s largest Civil War engagement with heavy casualties on both sides. Nearly 296 soldiers were killed in the fight reflecting intense combat and high losses for Union and Confederate forces.
City officials discuss a police pension plan at a conference after City Council heard Florida Municipal Pension and Insurance Co. representative Joseph D. Gruber. The plan would guarantee a retirement pension, contrasting with the current voluntary scheme lacking guaranteed funds for disability claims.
A pioneer's grandson at Stetson University urged a full 150 page history of Mount Dora and Florida 1880s migration. The diary of Cal vin Gilbert ends with the 1899 Great Freeze and notes a 1000 population goal, with Gilbert Park later deeded by his son Earl.
Memorial Day observances announced by the American Legion include a Mount Dora post service at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at the Methodist church with march behind the American flag. On Memorial Day a 9 a.m. service will be held at Pine Forest cemetery with wreaths on about 75 veterans graves, a firing squad, and a sermon by Rev. John F of St. Edward's Episcopal Church.
Mount Dora Historical Society met in Gilbert Park for a quarterly program about the Calvin Gilbert lineage. The park sits on pioneer land later given to the city and developed under Elizabeth Evans. Attendees included Mrs. Josephine Simpson Mrs. Mamie True Crosswhite and Mrs. Harold Overhiser with Gilbert descendants Mrs. Margaret Urquhart Rupert Longstreet Miss Dorothy Miller and Mrs. Fred Tryon among those pictured.
An automotive ad praises the Chevy's build quality with snug doors, a premium instrument panel, and refined interiors. It invites readers to visit a Chevrolet dealer to test the car and experience the pride of ownership.
Last rites were held for Mrs Minnie B. Boone mother of Mrs J Toms Dover of Mount Dora. She died in Leesburg May 15. Survived by daughter three sisters a grandson and two great grandchildren.
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