Mount Dora High School to Hold Diploma Day Friday
The 24th graduating class will receive diplomas at the Community Building ceremony Friday night signaling summer break. Reopening is planned for Sept 8 with staff largely unchanged led by supervising principal D D Ros ross. The event featured baccalaureate remarks by Rev James Sutley and performances by the junior choir and high school glee club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora High School
D. D. Roscross
James Sutley
Kipling
See
Jeannette Pike Stanley
High School
Glee Club
John M. Hawkins
Rogram
Scot
Robert C. Clarke
Jay Swank
Doris Ada Harding
Harold Hippler
Eustis
Fla
Rossini
Andraduates
Honorary Degree Given Rev. James
Rev. James, former pastor of the local Methodist church, received an honorary Doctor of Divinity at Florida Southern College's May 21 commencement. The award honors his tireless work in religious education as chairman of the Florida Mrs. C. A. Killian of Sylvan Shores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry B. James
Methodist Church
Florida Southern College
James
Florida
C. A. Killian
Sylvan Shores
Dog Sitter George Keller Takes On Busy Niche
George Keller, former associate editor of the Topic, now runs a dog sitting service. Mr and Mrs C E Brooks testify to his reliability as he calms and entertains their puppy with biscuits and affectionate care. He even spent an evening with the dog during their funeral trip to Mullberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Keller
C. E. Brooks
McDonald Sr
Mullberry
George
Jered
Center Plans Arts and Swimming Summer Programs
The advisory committee named Harold Goforth as recreation chairman to run a youth center summer program with arts and craft classes and swimming and lifesaving lessons under Robert Bardwell and William Barker. The club house will stay open this summer under Goforth with volunteer adult supervisors and parental support sought for swimming lessons. A picnic and boat ride are planned for center members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Goforth
O. W. Conner
City Recreation Committee
Goforth
Robert Bardwell
William Barker
Barker
Mount Dora Seeks Final Push For Cancer Drive
With three days left, Mrs. W. M. Kennedy leads Mount Dora’s appeal for funds to the American Cancer Society. The town quota is 165 dollars, about 5 cents per resident, with the Legion giving 25 dollars and the Lions 10 dollars. Kiwanis report due today as civic groups respond to a nationwide effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Kennedy
American Cancer Society
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Blood Drive Sets Remarkable Donation Record
Blood Bank reports Mount Dora generous with a mobile unit. In a half day 30 donors gave blood at the Community Building sponsored by the Lions Club. The unit’s full day record is 52 donors. Local associates praise the town’s response and dedication to plasma for emergencies.
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Blood Bank, Inc
Mount Dora
Lions Club
Holler to Speak in Los Angeles at National Federation Event
Mount Dora salesman W. E. Holler headlines California talks today as the 12th annual National Federation of Sales Executives meeting in Los Angeles and also addresses other clubs. He will mention Florida’s Breezy Point home and Mount Dora in casual references.
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Mount. Dora
W. E
Bill” Holler
Pacific Coast
National Federation of Sales Executives
Los Angeles
Ece
Ac Ott the Record Club
Mount Dora Nine Holes Golf Rates
A 9 hole round at Mount Dora priced at 1.00 per person with a second option at 1.50 for aieidey.
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Mount Dora
Aieidey
Methodist Church to sermon on Man's Stability by Rev George Gibson
The First Methodist Church will hold Sunday worship at 11 o'clock with Rev George Gibson delivering a sermon on Man's Critical Need of Stability. Ross Dutton leads, Chancel Choir sings, Mrs C M Brown at piano, Sunday School meets at 9 45, youth activities at 7 in the evening. Board of Christian Education meets Monday at 8, Woman's Society Tuesday at 3, Mid Week Service Wednesday at 7 45 with Mrs Gibson leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gibson
First Methodist
Ross Dutton
C. M. Brown
Board of Christian Education
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Fred G. Wolff
Tremain
Gibson
Yacht Club Notes Highlight Working Models and Dinners
Arthur Dufour of New Bedford presented working models for an old whaler and a clipper ship to the yacht club. Ed Jaques and Marguerite Miller hosted Mr. and Mrs. Toots Hanna and Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Hanna at dinner. A busy week continued with a 75 headcount at Thursday’s gathering and strong reservation notes, while Rhoda Kennedy hosted a dessert, bingo, and shower for Miss Grace Lee. The Lake Dora setting and beachside porch dinners capped a family friendly Sunday.
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Arthur Dufour
New Bedford
Mass
Ed Jaques
Marguerite Miller
Grace Lee
Lake Dora
Personalities Around Mountey Feature Preview
Editor notes announce a new feature titled Personalities Around Mountey, to be found on page 7 this week. The item signals a planned recurring profile series highlighting local figures and community interest.
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Mountey
Kiwanis Hosts Mount Dora High Graduates at Meeting
Kiwanis club welcomed 23 members of Mount Dora High School's graduating class. Bobby Turner, president, introduced each student who shared future plans, noting varied vocations and training locations with many choosing Tallahassee. Gainesville graduates applauded those picking the University of Florida.
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Mount Dora High School
Kiwanis Club
Bobby Turner
Nana Laney
Tallahassee
Gainesville
U. of F
Laney
Benefit payments made by Mutual Life to Florida residents
Florida residents received 1,680,089 in benefit payments from the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York during 1946, disclosed by J. P. McNeil, Jacksonville manager of the company.
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Florida
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York
Revival Services Begin At Local Baptist Church
The Baptist Church opens revival services led by Rev. Carlos Purgailis with music by Mrs. Florence G. Hanscom and evangelistic messages from Pastor Sutley. Morning and evening worships are scheduled with daily sessions for two weeks. Vacation Bible School for ages 5 to 16 runs June 2 to 13 mornings 9 to 11 30, free and open to all children.
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Bible School
Union
Carlos Purgailis
Sutley
Florence G. Hanscom
Vacation Bible School
Baptist
Methodist
Brooks Kin Attend Pittman Funeral
Mr and Mrs C E Brooks Sr of Mount Dora and their son and his wife attended the funeral of Mrs Brooks brother Joseph B Pittman in Mullberry Florida. Mr Pittman died at the home of his daughter Mrs Sim Cozart with seven sons and two daughters present except one son serving in Africa.
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C. E. Brooks, Sr
Mount Dora
C. E. Brooks, Jr
Cave Sunday
Mullberry
Fla
Brooks
Joseph B. Pittman
Pittman
Sim Cozart
Africa
FSU Summer School Registration Sets Dates
Florida State University Tallahassee says registration for the summer session will occur Monday June 16 at the school office. Classes start the following Tuesday with the first term ending July 23. The second session begins July 24 and runs through August.
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Florida State University At
Tallahassee
Offic
Sugar Stamp No 12 Valid On June First
The agriculture department announced that Sugar stamp No 12 becomes valid June 1, one month ahead of the original notice. Individual consumers may buy 10 pounds each on the new ration, but supplies must last until October 31 when price and rationing controls may expire unless extended by the government to speed movement.
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Agriculture Department
Sedano Band to Play at Veteran Services Memorial
The Manuel J. Sedano Memorial Band led by John M. Hawkins will perform at Memorial Day services and the cornerstone ceremony for the new Veterans' home on S Highland Ave tomorrow at 4 p.m. Frances P. Whitehair will deliver the principal address with Sybil Routh unveiling the cornerstone.
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Manuel J. Sedano
John M. Hawkins
S. Highland Av
Francis P. Whitehair
DeLand
Deland Post
American Legion
Sybil Routh
American Legion Auxiliary
First National Bank of
Mount Dora
The
Legion
Louis C Jerue Dies Suddenly In Mount Dora
Louis Clayton Jerue 63 longtime Mount Dora contractor and former councilman died suddenly at his home 933 Grandview Ave Wednesday morning. He contributed to major buildings including First National Bank Lakeside Inn annex and Mount Dora hotel. Survived by widow Elsie D daughter Lois E and son George Clayton Jerne plus two brothers and two sisters. Funeral arrangements by Rehbaum Funeral home.
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Mount Dora
Louis Clayton Jerue
Grandview Ave
Jerue
First National Bank
Lakeside Inn
Gables
Simpson
Miss Florida 1947 Pageant in St Petersburg
Beauty contest in St Petersburg Monday and Tuesday will select city winners to advance to the Miss Florida contest and Miss America competition in Atlantic City. Florida Junior Chamber of Commerce and Jaycee clubs sponsor with the Outdoor Writers Association of America convention. The Miss Florida 1947 winner earns trip to Atlantic City three gowns and a shot at $25 000 in scholarships.
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Florida
St. Petersburg
Atlantic City
Florida Junior Chamber of Commerce
Conditional Closing Noted In 31 Florida Towns
Mount Dora is listed among 31 Florida communities where retailers will observe a half holiday on Wednesday. Other towns include Apalachicola Arcadia Bartow Bradenton Dania Daytona Beach Clearwater Clewiston Eustis Fort Lauderdale Hollywood Homestead High Springs Jacksonville Jacksonville Beach Lake Alfred Lake City Lake Worth Lakeland Orlando Palmetto Plant City Pensacola St. Augustine Sarasota Seabreeze.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Apalachicola
Arcadia
Bartow
Bradenton
Dania
Daytona Beach
Clearwater
Clewiston
Eustis
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Homestead
High Springs
Jacksonville
Jacksonville Beach
Lake Alfred
Lake City
Lake Worth
Lakeland
Orlando
Palmetto
Plant City
Pensacola
St. Augustine
Sarasota
Stores Asked to Close for Memorial Day Observance
Merchants' Committee of the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce mailed requests to all merchants in Mount Dora asking them to close tomorrow in observance of Memorial Day. Those wishing to display may inquire at the office of Tom Croley, Legion commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
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Dorothy Eckholdt
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Lucille Minkley
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Willie Shiven
Bette Carter
Earl Wilder
Dorothy Conner
Tommy Houser
Stephanie Hayes
Charles Davenport
Nancy Hawkins
Sue Bond
Virginia Pollard
Lila Rhodes
Blood Bank
Yacht Club Notes
Kiwanis News
FSU
Ft. Lauderdale
Irene Carter Walker
Forest Cemetery
Lunenburg
Anna Brando Emerson
Emerson
Frank O. Brando
Brando
Louis C. Jerue
St. Pete
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