Florida teen earns trip to National 4 H Congress in Chicago
Barbara Jo Moore of Leesburg won a Florida honor and, as one of six state delegates, will travel by train to Jacksonville for a banquet before continuing to Chicago for the National 4 H Club Congress in late November and early December. The long‑time 4 H member’s trip reflects three years of home improvement work and honors from M D H S.
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Barbara Jo Moore
Florida
Chicago
Leesburg
Barbara Jo
Jacksonville
M. D
Church Calendar for Mount Dora Area Churches
Local listing outlines multiple congregations with weekly services. Mount Dora Baptist Church, Fifth Ave Methodist, Community Church, Church of Christ, Presbyterian, Latter Day Saints, First Church of Christ Scientist, Faith Lutheran and Community Church all show Sunday worship times and weekday activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reorganized Church OF Jesus Christ
Latter Day Saints
H. P. Kelly
Mount Dora Students Compete For National Merit Scholarships
Mount Dora High School seniors Pam Brown and Leslie Sanders recently sat for preliminary exams in the National Merit Scholarship contest. The 20 500 grant aims to support meritorious students for four year colleges, with finalists earning scholarships and certificates of merit.
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Mount Dora
National Merit Scholarship Corp
Pam Brown
Leslie Sanders
Miss Sanders
Miss Brown
Mount Dora High School
Mount Dora Public Election Notice for December 1955
Public notice announces the Mount Dora General Election to be held at City Hall on Tuesday December 13 1955. Offices include Mayor two year term four two year council seats and a five year park commissioner seat. Nominating petitions due by 5 00 PM November 22 1955 and city registration open until December 5 1955 56 PM. Polls open 7 AM to 7 PM. City Clerk WM Stewart signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Stewart
Barbara Jo Moore Wins 4-H National Congress Trip
Barbara Jo Moore of Sorrento, a Mount Dora high school senior and long time 4-H participant, earned an all expense trip to Chicago for the national 4-H congress from Nov 26 to Dec 2. Her award cites her county 4-H success in home improvement projects. She is shown with home demonstration agent Marian Valentine and assistant agent Jo Anne Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S
Barbara
Jeff Ray
Charli Brown
Ted Carey
Annie Murdock
Merrell Beebe
Robert Wilson
Tyrone Parker
DeAnn Bateman
Wendy Bardwell
Joyce Moon
Betty Stockton
Kay Elliott
Cora Anne Sadler
Connie Cross
al Rehbaum
Dickie Denson
Robert Alderman
Ann Tremain
Mary Kay Rehbaum
Nancy Ellis
David Vanzant
Gwyne Godtel
Barry Graves
Lennie Vincenti
Loraine Schieber
Pat Reese
Hazel Anne Avery
Billy Moon
Janie Huett
Jan Ziegengeist
Alberta Christian
David Brown
Martha Sadler
John Lavin
Carol Schey
June Bowie
Gordon Roepke
Jalene Howell
Ossie Hawkins
Stetson University
George Moore
Pat Wells
Pam Brown
Leslie Sanders
David Coffield
Hank Link
Ann Minkley
Tiger Tooth
Reid
Bodgie” Sadler
Ronnie Aldrich
Butch” Alexander
Mary Ann Brotherson
Gwyn
Johnnie Groves
Charlie Brown
David Sanders
Orlando
Baptist
The
Barbara Jo Moore
Sorrento
Mount Dora
Barbara Jo
Chicago
National Congress
Florida
Moore
Marian Valentine
Jo Anne Mills
Bronsons to Open Youth Department in Mount Dora
Bronsons Book House plans a children’s department on Donnelly Street in the former Mount Dora hotel restaurant space. Col and Mrs Paul Bronson offer a $10 merchandise prize for the best name submitted by local youngsters. The annex opens November 19. An autograph party is set for Thursday November 10 with Dr Charles E Funk signing his new book Heavens to Betsy at the current store.
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Jane Atkins
David Coffield
Carolyn Price
Don Gregg
Edith Carlton
Peanut” Hughes
Cookie Scorzo
Lawrence Cheatham
Frances Rogers
Billy Simpson
Verline Hughes
Bib Miller
Ann Minkley
Mary Lou Flora
Molly Pat Fielder
Norma Jeanne Wise
Ronnie Parker
David Vanzant
Bob Schneider
Olive Lee
Nancy Ellis
Junior Woman's Club
Peggy Graves
Joni Vincenti
Wendy Bardwell
Jeff Ray
Pam Brown
Polliwog
Mount Dora
Bronson
Charles E. Funk
Circle to Meet at Metho dist Church Home
The Martha Circle of the Methodist church will meet Tuesday at 2 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. E W McVicker 1176 E Fifth Ave Assistant hostesses will be Mrs W C Cannicott and Miss Mabel Peters.
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Martha Circle
The
Methodist Church
E. W. McVicker
E. Fifth Av
W. C.cannicott
Quality Toys For Boys And Girls Washing Machines
Local shop Towens offers a selection of playful toy washing machines sized for children. Parents are advised to check safety labels and age recommendations before purchase.
Tangerine Notes Mrs C E Poling MRS POLING DRIVES DRIVE ACTION
The United Drive is in Tangerine with chairwoman Mrs. Johndall and helpers listed. Norma Williams and Geraldine Jackson solicit colored contributions after a cooperative response. Ward Estey returns to the post office. The Book club met with Mrs. Ivor Hughes. Helen Cremin read Innocence Under the Elms. Hospitalization of Mrs. John Birchall noted. recovery reported. Various locals travel to St. Cloud and Springfield Vt. Communion Sunday planned. church services at 11 and Stanely party for church funds held at the Community Hall. William Warfel visits from Ohio.
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United Drive
Johndall
M. DB
Harry E. Brelsford
Bob Sadler
Jack Keller
Charles Tyndall
Paulbaugh
Larry Keith
Acquilla Cormie
Norma Wiliams
Geraldine Jackson
Ward Estey
Robert Drury
Maude Whitcomb
Orah Davis
St. Cloud
John Tyndall
William Warfel
Upper Sandusky
Ohio
H. H. Bradford
Woman's Association luncheon speaker announced
Mrs. Frederick Sleight will be the speaker at the Presbyterian church Woman's Association luncheon. The Navajo Indians will be discussed during the Tuesday event.
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Frederick Sleight
Woman's Association of the Presbyterian Church
Food Sale Set by Pythian Sisters at Princess Theatre
The Pythian Sisters will hold a food sale Saturday at the Princess Theatre, starting at 8 a.m. Proceeds go to the organization and local community efforts.
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Pythian Sisters
Princess Theatre
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Baptist Church
Sixth and Tremain
Training Union
H. Mauriece Felton
Seventh Ave
Donnelly St
Robert R. Reet
D. D
Church OF Christ—Fifth Av
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Charlies A. Carriel
D.D. Ees
Eustis
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Lemon and Grove
Faith Lutheran Church
Synod — Library
Phillip Schlessmann
Louis
Lake
State OF Florida
Irene P. Alvord
W. Troy Hall, Jr
Lake County
Irene VP
Alvord
Elizabeth Palmer Crandall
Elizabeth. Palmer Crandall
Irene Pr. Alvord
Roy Christopher
Atotney AS
Law
Loucard Smith McCormack
Londard Smith McCormack
Lorida
Tate
Card Smith McCormack
Econ Aed
J. & W. B. Hunterttorneys
Ardelle
Carters Knits & Sacony
Edgewater Dr
College Park
Fenton’s
Barnes
Floormaster & Kleenize, Inc
Rug & Carpet Cleaners
N. Orange
Tindall Furniture Co
N. Orange Ave
Scooters
Cushman Scooters
Area Business Directory
Auto Sales & Service
Sanford Motor Co., Inc
Don Bales
Studebaker
Packard Automobiles
Sanford Ave
Sanford
Chrysler
Plymouth Bay St. & Orange
King’s Service
LEE
Auto Parts
4Th & Central
Apopka
Auto & Truck Hospital
Tavares
Hwy
Packard
Briles Motors CO
S. 6Th St. Leesburg
Buccaneer
Outboard Motor Sales & Service
Clarence A. Johnson
Seminole Jalousies Co
First St. Sanford
Leesburg Armature Works
E. Main
Furniture Center
First St
Berry’s Warehouse Furniture
W. 1St St. Hwy
Boyz’s Furniture
JIS
Second St
Auto Glass CO
Closet
Pickerill’s Sport Shop
Rollfast Bicycles
Elgin
Gruen
Hamilton
Gray’s Jewelry
Edgewater
Metropolitan TV CO
Toys & Games
Wieboldt
S. Park Ave
Blackwelder’s
Wolverine
Great Atlantic
Sundial
Boy Scout Shoes
S. Central Ave
Hardware & Supply
Hardwar Sherwin Owilliams
Yazoo
H. Saunders Kresky
S. Bay St. Eustis
Toyland, Inc
Play Gyms
Whirligigs Wading Pools
N. Orange Orlando
Paul F. Mueller & Son
Rainbow Decorators
Novaco
14Th St
Tot’s
McCall’s College Park
William. E. Kader
Edgewater Paint CO
Princeton
Economy TV & Appliance Co
Edgewater Drive
Ashford Electric CO
General Electric Appliances
Eet
Ofiee Registered Jeweler
American
Park Ave
Gem Society
Keystone Jewelers Home of Fine Diamonds
China
Nursery & Landscape
Ryan & Company
Marine Supplies
Robson Sporting Goods
Evinrude
East First St
Wolf’s Arrow & Manhattan
McGregor
Dobb's
Nunn-Bush
Palm Beach
W. Main Leesburg
William L. Rumley
Office Outfitters
S. 14Th St. Leesburg
Mack’s
Outfitters
Globe Wernicke
Gibson’s
W. Main
Leesburg Paint CO
W. Main St
Duralite
N. Bay St
Crosley
East Church
Stewart Engraving
Hall’s
Tuxedo Feed
Tuxedo Feeds
General Farm
Central Ave
Apopka TU
Elgin — Bulova
Rolf Leather Goods
Jewelry Palace
Fla
Elgin Bulova Watches
Ford Tractor
Dearborn Farm
Gorham Sterling
Edenfield Jewelry Co., Inc
White
Morgan Electronics
S. 14Th
Dunnagan Sheet Metal Works
E. Main St
Red Mount Dora
Strong’s Sporting Goods
C. E. Poling
Mrs. Sleight
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