Hobdy Family Fails to Ward Off Lake Franklin Flood
Ernest Hobdy and his family abandon their edge of Lake Franklin as water rises over a foot inside their home. City officials say diverting the lake would be costly and legally tricky, while landowners refuse rights-of-way to channel flows. The Hobbys join the Nelsons in losing homes to the rising waters along Lake Franklin.
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Ernest Hobdy
Lake Franklin
Rollin Ravens
Hobdy
Health Dept
Hobbys
Llthav
Graham Nelsons
Dora Merchants Help Mount Dora Baseball Club
Mount Dora JayCees spearheaded a uniform fund for the town baseball team amid doubts about fielding a squad. Local contributors include First National Bank Citrus Culture Corp Beims Feed Store Rehbaum's Hardware Charlie Bradford Roy Christopher Fralick's Restaurant Mount Dora Growers Co op Brown Builders Supply Lake Oil Corp Superior Asphalt Co Golden Triangle Builders Supply W M Kennedy and O M Simpson.
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Mount Dora
JayCees
E. H. Shoemaker
First National Bank
Citrus Culture Corp
Beims Feed Store
Reh
SSA Representative at Mount Dora City Hall
A representative from the Social Security Administration District Office in Orlando will be at Mount Dora City Hall on Thursday June 18 1959 from 9 to 11 a.m. to assist with applications for old age and survivors insurance benefits social security numbers and program information.
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Social Security Administration
Orlando
Mount Dora
Dora to Form Symphony Society in Fall
Mount Dora plans a local Symphony Society with an organizing committee named by Russell Grumman Stephen Gregor Maude Beiser and Mr and Mrs Sleight. The aim is to sponsor two Florida Symphony Orchestra concerts next year with IceHouse theatre meetings planned.
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Mount Dora
Symphony Society
IceHouse Theatre
Russell Grumman
Stephen Gregor
Maude Beiser
Frederick Sleight
Florida Symphony Orchestra
Sleight
Chief Orr Attends Two Law Meetings
Police Chief James Orr attended the seventh Florida Police Chiefs Association meeting at Silver Springs last weekend to discuss police work and legislative bill delays. He also toured an FBI school in Daytona with about 60 officers where officials were told there is no organized crime in Florida yet and learned methods to pursue any emerging vice activity.
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James Orr
Florida Police Chiefs Association
Silver Springs
Orr
FBI
Daytona
Florida
Tribute to Roseborough committee forms for Mount Dora tribute
A committee led by George J. White and Lewis Shipley plans a large community tribute for D. D. Roseborough who completed 35 years in education in Mount Dora. The group includes leaders from Rotary, Junior Woman's Club, Chamber of Commerce, Lions, Jaycees, Kiwanis, teachers, and local organizations.
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Roseborough
Mount Dora
D. D. Roseborough
George J. White
Lewis Shipley
Rotary Club
Georgia Phillips
al Rehbaum, Jr
Merchants Division
The
Chamber of Commerce
John Cain
Lions Club
Walker Horsley
JayCees
Walter Te- Strake
Eroshenyt
Kiwanis
Dan Spear
Dick Eddy
Roy Taconesie
Students Debate Rights in American System Essay Contest
The Holler Essay Contest finale drew Kiwanians as Bobby Vanzant and arnl Scher won top prizes of 100 dollars each from a 530 dollar fund. Their prize essays praised the Constitution and Bill of Rights, with Carol recalling wartime memories and the value of constitutional government.
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Bobby Vanzant
Arnl Scher
William E. Heller
Breezy Point
Bobby
Actire
Carol
Robby
Rae Squier
Hazel Anne Avery
Pat Reese
Loraine
Methodist Women To Honor Graduates Breakfast
The Methodist Church will honor its graduating seniors at a breakfast hosted by the Woman's Society of Christian Service. Gifts will be presented to each senior at the event, which will precede Sunday School.
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The
Methodist Church
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Babe Ruth Awards Given At Banquet
Patsy Grantham and Bobby Vanzant received the Babe Ruth good sportsmanship awards at the athletic banquet last Thursday evening. Awards were presented by Mrs Betty Brown and Dan Spear. Letters for various sports followed the dinner in the school auditorium. Earl Scarborough of the University of Florida spoke on sportsmanship and a film of the last Gator Bowl was shown.
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Patsy Grantham
Bobby Vanzant
Babe Ruth
Betty Brown
Dan Spear
Earl Scarborough
University of Florida
Mount Dora seniors to speak at Kiwanis noon meeting
Mount Dora's senior class will be guests of the Kiwanis club at noon today. Graduates usually entertain by sharing future plans. A Kiwanis scholarship winner will also be announced at this meeting.
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Mount Dora
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
Mount Dora Leads In Approving Big School Bond Issue
Mount Dora led a county wide approval of a 5 6 million bond program to build a new high school and expand other schools across Lake County. Voters turnout exceeded 80 percent with about 62 percent approving the measure, despite strong opposition in several precincts. The bond funds will fund new land east of the site, science labs, classrooms, arts spaces, a gym auditorium, and upgrades including a separate administrative suite and a larger East Town colored school.
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Mount Dora
Lake County
Sea Sts
Leesburg
East Side
M. O
Buster” Williams
East Town
Mount Dora History Project Seeks 25 Patrons and Sponsors
The Mount Dora Historical Society invites 25 enthusiasts to back its forthcoming history book. Each patron would underwrite $100 for publishing costs, enabling a fall publication. Edited by Rupert Longstreet, the volume will include anecdotes and photographs from Mount Dora's past. Contact Mrs. H. D. Overhiser or the Chamber of Commerce to participate or contribute.
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the Historical Society
Mount Dora
Rupert Longstreet
Volusia County
St Edwards Plans Honor for Graduates
Graduating members of St Edwards Episcopal Church will be honored at a communion service and breakfast next Monday morning. The event begins at 8 am with Holy Communion, followed by breakfast organized by Mrs. Herbert Stoothoff, and gifts will be presented to the graduates.
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St. Edward’s Episcopal’ Church
Herbert Stoothoff
Florida Expulsion Rule for Disorderly Conduct Defined
Florida law states that the Senate or House may expel a member for disorderly conduct with a two thirds vote of members present. The rule governs disciplinary action within the legislative chambers and outlines the threshold for removal.
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Florida
Senate
House
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Lee Dettra
Carol Schey
Frank Peck
Loraine Schieber
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Methodist
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Leesburg Community Center
Donna Hook
Bruce Miles
Cassia
Sorrento
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Yalaha
Howey
Ferndale
Fruitland Park
Donna Vista
Golden Triangle
Lake Jem
Sylvan Shores
History Society
St. Edwards
Mount Dora High School
Bud Sadler
Gail
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