Seniors Set For Graduation at Montverde June 10
Mount Dora's Class of 1948, 28 students—17 boys and 11 girls—prepare to receive diplomas at the Community building June 10. The large senior class pursues one of the state's strongest scholastic records with many headed to four year colleges and scholarships. Class night is June 9 followed by a final assembly and baccalaureate events preceding graduation day.
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Mount Dora
Igh Achol
Mary
Karl
Montverde
Turing
Bennett Land
D. D. Roseborough
Memorial Day Observed by Mount Dora Legion
Mount Dora Legionnaires and Auxiliary plan a Memorial Day program with an 11 am service at the Methodist church led by Rev. George Gibson on For Whom the Bells Toll. A 4 pm City Hall service includes a rifle salute and a tribute to departed soldiers with the Mount Dora High School band performing America.
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Mount Dera
Gibson
Sambar Deer Challenges Florida Hunters on St. Vincent Island
Florida Wildlife notes the Sambar deer, a 600 to 700 pound Asian import on St. Vincent Island, described as a cross between a Brahma bull and a billy goat. It cites its exotic look, limited antlers, and elusive behavior as a hunting challenge, tracing origins to Dr. R. V. Pierce who introduced the species in 1908.
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Coleman Newman
Florida Wildlife Fe
Texas
West
St. Vincent's Island
Apalachicola
St. Vincent
Florida
R. V. Pierce
Isle of
Asia
Duke of Bedford
Carl Hagenbach
New York Zoo
White appointed to Florida Bankers trust study committee
George J. White, president of the First National Bank, was named a member of the Florida Bankers Association trust study committee for 1948 49. White brings extensive banking experience to the panel and will participate in evaluating trust operations during the coming year.
Court House Closes The Office of Judge Herlong
A report notes the courthouse closes for the day as Judge A S Herlong presides over proceedings. The event highlights administrative steps at the courthouse and the schedule for the judge’s bench.
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Court House
A. S. Herlong
Sixth Grade News Cartoonist Sparks Mount Dora Paper
In Mount Dora the Sixth Grade News gains its own cartoonist Jeanette Floyd among the staff. Editor Jackie Shannon leads reporters Martha Lane Chester Peters Mary Grace Conboy and Jay Malone as the paper hopes to expand to all elementary grades next term.
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Mount Dora
Jay Malone
George Cox
Meredith Folger
PPSE
Charles Rollins
Jackie Shannon
Betty Jo Eckholdt
Barbara Siess
Jeanette Floyd
Martha
Jane Lane
Chester Peters
Mary Grace Conboy
Laramore
Miami
Sharon Frederick
Jake
Walk On Your Head Stuns Mount Dora Audiences
In Mount Dora a Ross Morgan dance show at the Community building showcased Lake County pupils and Beasley Dancing School of Orlando stars Joan Russell and Gregory Beasley performing head walking and other feats. The Beasley siblings wowed the crowd with head walking, a stunt born as a prank from their teacher.
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Teacher
Mount Dora
Ross Morgan
Morgan
Lake County
Beasley Dancing School
Orlando
Joan Russell
Gregory
Beasley Studio
Young siblings dazzle crowd with acrobatic feats
This Too Mount Dora witnessed 13 year old Joan Russell and her 9 year old brother Gregory perform impressive acrobatic routines on Friday. Joan captivated the audience with rare ease and enjoyment while executing seemingly impossible tricks.
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Mount Dora
Joan Russell
Gregory
Joan
Eastern Star Regular Meeting Announced
Regular meeting of the Order of Eastern Star will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Masonic hall. Visitors are welcome.
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the Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Mount Dora profile centers on Dan McCarty era figure Tuer Cox
The piece highlights Tuer Cox, once Florida House journal clerk under Dan McCarty, as a civic figure in Mount Dora. It recalls her 1941 appointment as Florida’s first woman journal clerk, her leadership of 20 staffers, and her ongoing influence in state affairs while focusing on family life and community ties.
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Florida
Dan Me‘Carty
Tuer” Cox
Mount Dora
Ramire
House
McCarty
Journal
Cox
George
David Hugh
Barbara
Lake County
House Journal
Harry Johnson
Lacy Thomas
Gorham St
Slater
Local Cub Scout Den Mother Remembered For Basketball Feats
In Gorham Street, children play on three grassy lots under trees while neighbors debate yard duties. Tuer Cox, a mother and former Florida State basketball player, is recalled for a 12-field-goal game in college as her sons brag about her record in a memory book.
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Gorham St
Tuer” Cox
George
David
Warren Triumphs in Florida Gubernatorial Balloting
In Mount Dora and Lake County voters backed Fuller Warren as West Florida counties shifted a known lead to deliver a final statewide margin of about 8 000 to 20 000 for Warren. McCarty carried Orange and parts of the south and central area while J Tom Watson ran strong in Mount Dora and Dick Irvin won attorney general votes. A total of 689 ballots were cast in the polls.
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Florida
Fuller Warren
Mount Dora
Dan McCarty
Warren
Lake County
Jacksonville
Leesburg
Ft. Pierce
McCarty
Dara
West Florida
Orange County
J. Tom Watson
T. Frank Hobson
Supreme Court
Rivers Buford
Dick Irvin
Grady Burton
Louis M. Andersen
A. L. Phillips
Mount Dora Lake
Mount Dora Lake County Election Returns Unofficial
Unofficial results from Mount Dora area and Lake County show early tallies after Tuesday’s ballots. Voters weighed key issues and candidates as precincts report figures and totals continue to update.
Scouts Host Troop 12 in Mount Dora Softball and Roast
Scouts from Mount Dora hosted Troop 12 of Leesburg for a softball game then a wiener roast at Gilbert Park Scout House. Leesburg won 13 to 3 as refreshments eased the loss. 22 from Leesburg attended while Mount Dora reported full turnout. Next Monday, Troop 19 will invest Tenderfoot finalists Donnie Wetz Chester Peters and Don Rappel after hosting Clermont.
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Mount Dora
Leesburg
Gilbert Park
Ray Blanchard
Lewis Carroll
Vernon Huff
Walter J. Patton
Harold Overhiser
Clermont
Donnie Wetz
Chester Peters
Don Rappel
Troop 19
Ninth Grade Picnic At Santando Springs
Annual picnic of Mount Dora high school ninth grade boys and girls held Wednesday at Santando Springs. Girls supplied trimmings and the class bought wieners and buns. Mrs Carroll provided soft drinks, joined by Mr and Mrs Walter Patton Ray Echols and the teacher Miss Doris Camp.
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Mount Dora High School
Santando Springs
Lewis Carroll
State Guard Group Will Hold Reunion
Annual reunion of Company B Florida State Guard Association will be at Umatilla Hotel on Tuesday June 8 at 7 30 p m Officers will be elected Present officers include Walter J Patton Commander Don Mayo Vice Commander and Harry Fogg Secretary Treasurer Permanent trustees are A O Jeffries Harvey Kimball Rollin Javens and Bud Burchett
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Company B
Florida State Guard Association
Umatilla Hotel
Public Service Lounge
Eustis
Walter J. Patton
Don Mayo
Harry Fogg
A. O. Jeffries
Harvey Kimball
Rollin ~Javens
Bud. Burchett
Rehbaum Heads Mount Dora Merchants Division
Al Rehbaum Jr will lead the Mount Dora Merchants Division of the Chamber of Commerce after a reorganization. D. Fletcher Crane resigned as chairman. A follow up meeting is planned for Thursday evening to map summer plans.
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al Rehbaum, Jr
Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
D. Fletcher ‘Crane
Lake County Red Cross Elects Officers
The Lake County chapter of the American Red Cross held a meeting last week electing Ivan Byers of Leesburg as chairman and George J. White of Mount Dora as vice chairman. Mrs R F Cooke of Leesburg becomes secretary and W J Roger of Tavares is treasurer.
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Lake County
American Red Cross
Ivan Byers
Leesburg
George J. White
Mount Dora
R F. Cooke
W. J. Roger, Tavares
Lions Roar Out Of Doors at Gilbert Park Ladies Night
Nearly 100 Lions and their wives gathered at Gilbert Park for the outdoor monthly ladies night. A covered dish supper highlighted the event as the club enjoyed an evening outdoors.
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Gilbert Park
Welcome babies boost Mount Dora population at hospital
Three newborns increase Mount Dora's population at Eustis Waterman Memorial Hospital. Theresa Darlene Scogin, May 1. ue Bagne Jr., May 11. Robert Dave Lowry, May 16. Parents unnamed.
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Eustis Waterman Memorial Hospital
Mount Dora
Theresa Darlene Scogin
Andg Nent Gin
Ue Bagne Jr
Sam Bagwell
Robert Daveid Lowry
Jack Lowry
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Jean Atkins
Nessa Martz
Mary Anna Kelly
Sara Jo Land
Julie McVicar
Glenn Woodworth
Mabel Norris Reese
Church
le Ty
Chri
Mrs. Slater Cox
Dora
Rehbaum
Merchants Group
White
Lake
Red Cross
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