Big Initial Pledge Opens Drive For New Presbyterian Church
Pledges totaling sixteen thousand dollars were reported by W Fogg chair of the Building Fund Committee of the United Presbyterian Church. The event marked the fifth gathering of the congregation with a pot luck supper and featured Dr Charles A Carriel as the first donor. The church plans a colonial design with a steeple seating 350 and a basement while ongoing worship continues in the current venue.
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New Presbyterian Church
W. Fogg
Building Fund C
United Byterian Church
Charles A. Carriel
Carriel
Raymond Truitt
Louis Travers
Masonic Hall
Arthur K. Bennett
Carrers
Edwin Markham
A. A. Stanley
Whiting
Whiting House
Miss Stedronsky to Receive BA From Rollins College
Anita Stedronsky daughter of Mr and Mrs George Stedronsky will receive her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rollins College June 5. A week of festivities precedes graduation including Honors Day baccalaureate service a senior reception at the home of Pres Hugh McKean and an all college dance. After Rollins she begins executive training at Richs Atlanta to train as a fashion merchandise buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Stedronsky
George Stedronsky
Rollins College
Hugh McKean
Rollins
Stedronsky
Rich’s, Inc
Atlanta
Dora Lady Golfers Plan Future Matches
The Mount Dora Women's Golf Association held its first mixed two ball four some match in Friday rain with 16 players. Florence Hawkins and Bob Whitcomb won low gross 46 and low net 30, while Beth Mitchell and Clare Brigham tied with C E Carbaugh and partner for second low net 31. More competitions are planned through the summer.
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Mount Dora
Church Observes Birthday With Volunteer Tributes
Dr Carmer lauds Mrs Mabel Reese for front page church coverage as sanctuary capacity increases. Birthday night features coral vine day lilies and a cake with five tapers. Relay baton given to Rev George L. Kress symbolizing ongoing church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carriel
George Lozier
Arthur Truitt
Edward Phillips
Women’s Association
Alice Davis
George L. Kress
Cast to Give Bit Of Shaw June 10
An informal Ice House Theatre reading of George Bernard Shaw's Don Juan in Hell will be staged Wednesday evening June 10. Col Paul Bronson reads Don Juan, Sara McCain as Donna Anna, Rev John F Mangrum as her statue father, and Sam Buck as Satan. Proceeds aid the theater in securing air conditioning.
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George Bernard Shaw
Hell
Col
Paul Bronson
Don Juan
Sara McCain
Donna Ana
John F. Mangrum
Sam Buck
Satan
Prom Weekend Memories From MDHS Hawaii Theme
The 1959 Junior–Senior Banquet and Prom at MDHS Leesburg transformed the Community Center into a Hawaiian paradise with tropical decor, grass skirts, and a Tahaua themed toast. Seniors Lemons Ken Bliss Patsy Grant ham crowned as MRHS Hawaii royalty after a lively Sophomore skit, with rainbow decorations, a pineapple punch fountain, and a Bermuda breakfast after. Robby Vanzant and Carol Schey won $100 each in the Heller Essay Contest on the Constitution and Bill of Rights, with prize tiers awarded to others. The week ahead includes Progressive Dinner Class Night, cap and gown photos, Baccalaureate services, and Graduation in eight days.
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Hawaii
MDHS
Leesburg
Dotty Johnston
Ed Dorans
Bee Lavin
Martha Yynch
Janet Scott
Mary -Hellen Huett
Patsy
Mary Sadler
Rae Squier
Sharon Roach
Pat Reese
Marcie Codding
Carol Schey
Mary Price
Emy Goerg
Susie Bardwell
Beckie
Vernon Swartsel
Bill Baker
Billy Shivers
Wheeler McDonald
Arthur Norris
Ken Bliss
Henry d
Lee Dettra
Richard Griner
Corrine Mahon
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
Corrine
Navy
Ken
Bill
Rae
Emy
Janice Reid
Jack Murphy
Clermont
Doyans
Ocean
New Smyrna
Robby Vanzant
Heller
Hazel Anne Avery
Coleman Fielder
Frank Peck
Loraine Schieber
Kiwanis Club
Robby
Carol
Baker's
Bardwell’s
Manuel J. Sedano
Mount Dora High School
Glee Club
Rage
Kiwanis
69th Wedding Anniversary for Henry and Anna Brown
Henry and Anna Brown celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary on May 21 on their porch with relatives and friends. J. L. Moody joined in the celebration as Mrs. Brown recovered from a fractured hip and walked with a walker. The event featured a wedding cake, punch, flowers, and well wishes from far and near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brown
Henry
Anna Brown
J. L. Moody
H. E. Brelsford
Elverson Atwood
Hannah Norlin
Sorrento
C. H. Estey
J. L. Hronek
Francis L. Dade
Daughters of 1812
Daytona
Tangerine Community Church
Louis H. Johnston
Long Island
W. L. Bryant
R. B Jamieson
Gertrude Baker
G. S. Bliss
Cocoa Beach
League of Realtors selects Lockmiller for international conference
Alice W. Lockmiller of Clermont is appointed by the Lake Board of Realtors as their delegate to the International Real Estate Conference. She travels to the conference aboard the U S Constitution. Delegates will visit cities including Naples Rome Florence Venice Milan Vienna Frankfurt Paris and London to study local real estate practices and meet with boards.
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Alice W. Lockmiller
Clermont
Lake Board of Realtors
U. S
Naples
Rome
Florence
Venice
Milan
Vienna
Frankfort
Paris
London
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Herbert Book
Bennett
William McVey
Edward Webster
Webster
Carrier
Duane Blair
Dad
Men’s Cosmetics
Rexall
Miss Stedronsky
Dora Lady
Shaw
C. E. Poling
Sey Gray
GRAY
J. G. Ray, Jr
Lake Oil
North Baker
Mount Dora, Fla
Wash & Wear
Gilliard’s Dept. Store
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