Park director rails at state neglect of future parks
Tallahassee official Lewis Scoggin warns that Florida’s penny-pinching legislature imperils future parks and wildlife. He notes only 300000 dollars spent on parks last year vs Los Angeles spending, cites 70000 acres valued at over six million with five million visitors annually, and urges parks within a 50 mile radius of every resident.
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Florida
Lakes and Hills
Scoggin
Los Angeles
Miami Beach
Lake County
Alexander Springs
Ocala
Train Auto Wreck Under Investigation at Lake Shore Crossing
An investigation into a train auto wreck at the Lake Shore Drive crossing last Thursday is ongoing. Mrs. O G Calhoun, crossing to enter Route 441, says no crossing signal appeared as an Atlantic Coast Line freight train struck the rear of her car, causing about 300 dollars in damages.
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Lake Shore Dr
O. G. Calhoun
Alvin Needs Lesson From F. L. Rose
Alvin Gloner nine year old son of Mr and Mrs G C Pete Gloner of Wolf Branch road was bitten by a ground rattler near his home Sunday He was taken to Waterman Memorial hospital at Eustis for treatment and released after several hours of enduring sickness from the bite
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Alvin Gloner
G. C
Pete” Gloner
Wolf Branch Rd
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Eustis
Endur Bien
Mount Dora to Face Orlando Aces at Heim Field Tonight
Mount Dora hosts the Orlando Aces at Heim Field in a charity game with proceeds to be shared after expenses. In a Monday tilt at Tavares, Mount Dora fell 4 2 to 13 4 by books, while a grandstand fan urged violence. Pinkney Turner drilled a line drive and a pitcher's mound action spurred retaliation as Mount Dora struggled with late substitutions and lights out on the scoreboard.
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Mount Dora
Orlando Aces
Heim Field
Aces
Orlando
Tavares
Mountra
Pinkney Turner
McHaffie
Barks
Doc Walker
Mosteller
Old fear of snakes fades as hobby grows for Rose
F. L. Rose moved from Kentucky to Florida and overcame panic about snakes. Now he collects specimens when possible and keeps a 36 inch coral in a carby own yard. a rattlesnake he captured taught him snakes are not aggressive. He trains his children to avoid disturbing serpents and to remain calm. Emerson quote ends piece.
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F. L. Rose
Eustis Rd
Rose
Florida
Kentucky
Eustiard
Peeping Tom Captured On Normandy Drive
A 30 year old father of two is jailed after being caught by Chester Conelly and J C Carver peering into a window on Normandy Drive. He faces county court on trespassing and peeping charges. he claimed a need for medical help after the arrest.
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Normandy Dr
Doran
Chester Conelly
J. C. Carver
Conelly
Carver
Conally
Mount Dora
D. Fletcher Crane
Dykes Finds Cat In Car Engine After Night Stretch
George J. Dykes, clerk of the circuit court, discovered a cat curled in his car engine at a Tavares service station. The feline slept in the motor overnight and leapt out when the hood was opened, startling the county official.
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George J. Dykes
Tavares
Harold Fvans
Fvans
Red Cross Doran Cited In Lake County Civil Defense Tie-In
Lake County officials elected W Troy Hall Jr as Red Cross chairman at Eus tis, with Burton Brown, Harry Gaylord and W J Rogers as officers. Karl Lehmann praised William Jay Barker for integrating Civil Defense with Red Cross and school first aid, noting 3 000 textbooks funded by county leaders and trained teachers making first aid part of the curriculum.
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W. Troy Hall, Jr
Lake County
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Hall
Eustis
Karl Lehmann
W. J. Rogers
Tavares
George J. White
Mount Dora
Lehmann
County Civil Defense Council
William Jay Barker
Barker
Millard Caldwell
Legion To Hold Memorial Rites At Mount Dora
Mount Dora will pause next Wednesday morning for Memorial Day rites honoring fallen service members and those in Korea. The 11 a.m. service features color guard taps by Robert Quixley, prayers by Rev. Robert M. Blackburn and Pastor James H. Sutley, and citywide store closings. Flags to fly at half mast until noon then full mast until sundown. Legionnaires will also attend First Baptist Church next Sunday as Mr. Sutley speaks on Ideals or Visions Which.
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Mount Dora
Korea
Robert Quixley
Robert M. Blackburn
James H. Sutley
Legionnaires
First Baptist Church
Mr. Sutley
Mount Dora Glee Club Honors Rex With Moving Concert
Music lovers praised composer conductor Charles Gordon Rex at Mount Dora's Community building for a concert that showcased his versatility. The audience applauded his humor and serious passages, while Rex, crutch aided, conducted from a pedestal, inspiring radiant responses from the singers and crowd.
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Mount Dora
Rex
Glee Clubs
Glee Club
Charles Gordon Rex
Mtotie
Music tutor Charles Rex wins over shy students at Mount Dora
Charles Gordon Rex directs music at a Mount Dora school, commuting from Winter Park with his accompanist wife. In two years he has drawn in children who once feared music, including a girl who volunteered for piano lessons after loving his classes and jokes. The class enjoys learning through his playful, engaging approach.
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Charles Rex
Mount Dora
Winter Park
Mr. Rex
Lake Jury-Selection Law Draws Court Attention
Florida lawyer officials warn trial courts to apply caution under a Lake county bill now law requiring jurors be registered voters. The move follows criticism of jury racial balance in the Lake county rape case appealed to the U S Supreme Court.
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Richard Ervin
Florida
Jesse W. Hunter
Tavares
Lake County
U.S. Supreme Court
J. Edwin Baker
Tom Henderson
Attorney General's Office
Henderson
Hunter
Walter Irvin
Samuel Shepherd
Charles Greenlee
South Lake County
Irvin
Shepherd
Franklin Williams
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
State Supreme Court
Reeves Bowman
Thestate
Supreme Court
Groveland Story To Be Retried In Lake County
The Florida Supreme Court orders a new trial for Walter Irvin and Sam Shepherd in the Groveland rape case with Lake County as the retrial venue. The U S Supreme Court directive and a $1 837 31 costs payment are noted, while Charles Greenlee receives mercy due to youth and Ernest Thomas is killed during escape.
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Lake County
Groveland
Florida Supreme Court
Walter Irvin
Sam Shepherd
Florida
U. S. Supreme Court
U.S
Jesse W. Hunter
Irvin
Shepherd
South Lake County
Charles Greenlee
Ernest Thomas
Bettye Ann and Helen Whitehead Prepare Major Commencement Talks
As graduation nears Bettye Ann Ray and Helen Whitehead practice speeches for Commencement night June 8. Bettye Ann is first honor student of Class of '51 and Helen is second honor. Major E Hood Wilkerson will address graduates and D D Roseborough will present diplomas. Baccalaureate is June 3 at 8 p.m. with Rev Robert M Blackburn speaking.
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Bettye Ann
Ray
Helen Whitehead
J. G. Ray, Jr
Helen
Herbert Whitehead
E. Hood Wilkerson
Eustis
D. D. Roseborough
Robert: M. Blackburn
First Methodist Church
Parents' Problems column debuts for advice on child care
Dr. Donald M. Maynard begins a weekly Topic column offering practical, non technical guidance for parents of children from birth to teens. He covers allowances, dating, temper tantrums, eating, and family dynamics with clear, sensible suggestions to build a stronger, happier home. Be sure to read next Thursday.
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Donald M. Maynard
Maynard
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