Mount Dora Commencement Highlights and Local News
Cadet Captain Frank Bennett graduates from Florida Military School in DeLand. Michael Forrester Ray earns a UF BS in Business Admin. Families visit and travel plans unfold as neighbors and clubs participate in federation sessions and community events. Missing details noted include births and local shifts, with several residents preparing summer departures and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Dorans
Frank Bennett
Ellis R. Bennett
Florida Military School
DeLand
Bennett
University of Florida
Michael Forrester Ray
J. G. Ray, Jr
Salem
Ore
Robert Howell
Bettye Ann Ray
Christopher Robert
Chris
H. H. Howell
Bradenton
Michael
Golden Wedding Anniversary for Henry and Anna Brown
Henry and Anna Brown celebrate 71 years of marriage with open house hosted by their daughter Mrs. J. L. Moody. The couple, aged 93 and 94, shared memories with relatives and friends as neighbors sent flowers gifts and notes from Tangerine Improvement Society president J. B. Ritter. Also noted are health updates for local residents and church society plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Anna Brown
J. L. Moody
J. B. Ritter
Tangerine Improvement Society
Mrs. Brown
Brown
Mr. Brown
Fred Snow
Stanley Lapp
Maxwell Air Force Base Hospital
Montgomery
Ala
Arthur DeVinney
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Walter Sayrs
Cincinnati
Zelda Sayrs
Ruth
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Mount Dora Methodist Church
Curtis Poling
Frank Petura
Ivah Hamilton
F. B. Kreimes
Frank I. Lee
Carl Straight
August Prodehl
N. A. Hutchinson
L. S. Wood
F. D. Hubbard
Guy Seward
Ridgewood
N. J
Mildred Williams
Debbie
Belle Glade
Earl Treeter
Larry Keith
Treeter
Cleveland
Venice
Fla
Moises Zarken
David and
Paul
Fred Church
Elms Valley
Andover
N.Y
Ola Beach
Senator Proposes 5 Percent Tax on Minerals
Senator Harry Richter proposes a five percent tax on pulpwood lumber phosphates and other solid minerals aiming to raise about 20 million dollars over the next two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Richter
WSCS Honors Four Women At Meeting
Four members of the Woman's Society of Christian Service were honored at the annual meeting with $25 honorariums to support church missions. James Jones installed officers for 1961 1962 and listed multiple secretaries and chairmen, with Naomi Circle guiding the luncheon and outgoing president Paul H. Johnson presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Newton Strite
J. G. Ray, Jr
Alice Hatch
Robert D. Hedges
James Jones
Ross. V. Swartsel
R. M. Grumman
F. A. Albertus
Christ Jacobson
A. C. Burhenne
Paul H. Johnson
J. E. Stout
Neil Stoothoff
Sam Shaw
C. E. Poling
L. R. van Woert
Charles Meade
R.C. Mohler
Harry E. Fuller
Naomi
Leonard Phillips
OES Organizes Social Circle at Mount Dora Temple
Mrs. Lillian Brozek as Worthy Matron leads OES Chapter 103 in forming the Temple Circle with Mabel Saunier as president Mary Klein as vice president and Eva Meade as secretary treasurer Meetings begin Friday at 1 30 p m Mount Dora Masonic Temple Fourth Friday monthly A chicken barbecue dinner at Gilbert Park Wednesday 5 to 6 30 p m priced 1 50 boxed or served to dine public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Brozek
Temple Circle
Mabel . Saunier
Mary Klein
Eva Meade
Mount Dora Masonic Temple
Gilbert Park
Ambitious Advice on Success and Safety
The piece cautions that effort is essential for success and that a negative attitude discourages progress. It notes that appearances influence perception and that safety laws gain value only when followed, urging practical action over cynicism.
Daughters Of War Of 1812 Chapter Installs Officers
Newly elected officers of the Major Francis L. Dade Chapter USC of 1812 were installed at the annual meeting by Mrs. James H. Whitaker. Names include Orlando president T. G. Lee and secretary roles for several members across Maitland Daytona Beach Sanford and Mount Dora. The first Junior Chapter was formed in Tampa with eight members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis L. Dade
USC of 1812
James H. Whitaker
State Society
T. G. Lee
Orlando
W. N. Weaver
B. L. Cremin
Tangerine
K. Hamilton
Daytona Beach
Russell C. Schnurr
Maitland
P. J. Conner
A. R. Key
Sanford
C. H. Estey
Henry P. Boggs
DeLand
Mount Dora
Whitaker
Tampa
Be considerate of the other driver and fate will be considerate
A brief moral exhortation urges drivers to show consideration on the road to receive consideration in return. The message emphasizes patience and awareness to reduce collisions and maintain safety for all travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fate
Zellwood Garden Club Holds Final Spring Meeting
Zellwood Zellwoood Circle, newly affiliated with the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, met at Mrs. W. C. McCormack's home for the last Spring gathering. Speaker Mrs. R. P. Ashbaugh praised spring floral arrangements. New officers for 1961-1962 include W. D. Lovelady president John Gardner first VP Ernest Bateman second VP Lionel McLarry recording secretary and McCormack corresponding secretary. The club’s project supports ongoing care of plants around the Zellwood Public Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangewood Circle of
Zellwood Garden Club
Florida Federation of Garden Clubs
W. C. McCormack
R. P. Ashbaugh
Tangerine
W. D. Lovelady
John Gardner
Ernest Bateman
Lionel McLarry
McCormack
Te Public Library
Zellwood
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E. P. Elmore, Jr
Ronald Aldrich
George Bissell
Sanford Zoo
Donald C. Ford
Deborah Lynn
Orange Memorial Hospital
Ford
Phyllis Ferrone
Deborah
1D. D. Ferrone
Sylvan Shores
Sam P. Ford of
Donnelly Jr
James S. Dunston
Wburg
Mass
James Dunston Rutherford
W. E. Jones
Homer Owens
Brooklyn
Jones
Pearl Downs
Florida
New Smyrna Beach
Daphne Doane Troth
Hervey K. Doane
Manhattan School of Music
Troth
Paul Troth
Plainfield Courier-News
Douglass College
Rutgers University
School of Sacred Music
Union Theological Seminary
O . Col
William K. Jealous
West Southport
Dorcas Brigham
Kearney Caudel
Frenchburg
Geraldine Thorpe
Richard Edgerton
Buck Hill Falls Inn
Edgerton
Fernald Hutchins
B. R. Buckingham
Wellesley Hills
Joel J. Lee
Lakeville
Mich
Clayton Applegate
Illian
John C. Barrett
Millington
Mrs. C. E. Posing
Officers of Ladies’ Chorus
Lake County Ladies Chorus
Edwin F. Sunderman
H. Herrick Price
Wiley Copeland
J. Kenneth Foulke
Eugene C. Rauber
Alex Harvie
Alladin
Ovyis Furniture Inc
America
Eustis
Grove Management
Citrus Culture
Citrus Culture Corporation
WSCS
OES
Gertrude
Houchin
Bitner’s Plaza
Daughters of War of 1812
Install
Inez Thomas Hat Shop
Donnelly St
Zellwoood Circle
Alexander & Third
Clermont
GN MnUh
Alexander
First National Bank
Member
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Complete Building Services
Huskey
South Bay Street
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