Beauty Is Good Business Plea Wins Maintenance Pact
Mrs. Vernon L. Conner wins tentative Mount Dora city approval to maintain the Mile of Beauty project along the Orange Blossom Trail from Grand View hotel to the Sylvan Shores triangle. Council will decide final funding after Park Board approval. the project is sponsored by Lakes and Hills Garden club with broad civic support.
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Vernon L. Conner
Lake Jem
Mount Dora
Grand View Hotel
Sylvan Shores Triangle
Park Board
Carl Graves
Conner
Florida Federation of Garden Clubs
Jessie Conner
Atlantic Coastline Railroad
Lake Dora
Chamber of Commerce
the Lions
Kiwanis
Woman’s Club
IceHouse Players
Council
IceHouse Debuts Present Laughter With Strong Cast
IceHouse Theatre opens its 1953-54 season with Noel Coward's Present Laughter. Paul Bronson leads as the egotistical actor, supported by Sara McCain, Jean Patterson, Jane Stevens, Ted Odom, Jack O'Brien, Ed Vogeler, Shirley Vogeler, and others. The review commends the cast for lively pacing and sharp humor, noting solid performances and good staging.
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IceHouse
Noel Coward
Dr. Kinsey
B. Y. Pennington
Paul Bronson
Paul
Sara McCain
Jean Patterson
Sara
Jean
Jane Stevens
Leesburg
Kinsey Report
Miss Stevens
Kinsey
Ted Odom
Harvey
Bronson
Ted
Jack O’brien
Ed Vogeler
Mount Dora
Shirley Vogeler
Shirley
Betty Walrod
Anne Sch Cher
Talbot Simpson
Deadline Set for 1954 Florida Telephone Directory
The Florida Telephone Co. announces a November 2 deadline for corrections of names numbers and business classifications in the 1954 telephone directory. The notice calls for accurate listings to be submitted by that date to ensure proper publication.
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Florida Telephone Co
Rainfall gaps widen from year to year at Mount Dora
October 1953 yielded 4.7 inches of rain, far short of October 1952’s 84 inches. Through Halloween, Mount Dora totals reach 78.2 inches against 59.9 inches the previous year, according to records.
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Mount Dora
P. Reveal
Education Week Emphasizes Parents Visits Across Schools
Mount Dora officials and civic groups promote American Education Week inviting parents and citizens to visit classrooms. A Bronson Book House window display showcases daily emphases from moral foundations to teacher teamwork, with goals of school cooperation and informed citizenship.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Mount Dora
Lou L. Heaton
Kiwanis
Lions
Bronson Book House
Helen Kurras
Russell Resigns From Mount Dora Police Force
Patrolman Willard Johnny Russell resigns after a shift reassignment to night duty failed to satisfy him. He cited general dissatisfaction and a friction over meter enforcement and leniency toward metered parking amid mounting complaints about parking rules. Chief James Orr reportedly urged strict ticketing.
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Lou L. Heaton
Willard
Johnny” Russell
Russell
James Orr
Mount Dora
Operation Santa Brings Liberal Donations Of Clothing
In Mount Dora a local drive named Operation Santa Claus has gathered over 175 clothing items to aid war-scarred Korea. Residents including Mrs. O H Conway and shop operators Fanny Spilky and Bernice Prentice contributed near fifty dollars worth of new garments, with knitting volunteers and yarn donations expanding the effort to arm the needy with sweaters mittens and caps for orphans and winter winds.
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William Bancroft
Mount Dora
Korea
O. H. Conway
C. E. Brooks, Sr
Robert Livermore
Bancroft
John Willmott
Alice Peters
George Peters
Conway
Cathie Conway
James McDonald
Nellie Foster
Irene Haislip
Charles Proctor
South Korea
Florida
Fanny Spilky
Bernice Prentice
United States
Lovett’s
Carl Wilson
Stephens Cleaners
Henry Finlayson
Melilla Etchells
Lake County Artist Becomes Wesley Foundation Director
Mary Ruth McCracken daughter of educator Dr C C McCracken begins as assistant director of the Wesley Foundation at the University of Florida renewing ties to her 1948 51 UF teaching days. She will help paint murals mentor students and direct social activities while pursuing art and botany studies and previously worked as a commercial illustrator and textbook botany artist.
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Mary Ruth McCracken
Wesley Foundation
University of Florida
Miss McCracken
P. K. Yonge
Mary Ruth
C. C. McCracken
Lake Shore
Tavares
Methodist Church Supported Foundation
McCrackens
Mount Dora
Lake Dora
Florida
Presbyterian Church
University of
Artist-Turned Teacher Fills Eustis High Biology Post
The text details a woman who illustrated plant pollination and anatomy for M. R. McCracken courses and Frontiers magazine. Encouraged by Lake County Supt. Frank Banning, she takes a biology teaching vacancy at Eustis High School without a certificate, aided by her father, while pursuing art and education studies at the University of Florida.
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Frontiers
Academy of Natural Science
Philadelphia
Lake County
Frank Banning
Eustis High School
University of Florida
New Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Elmer Haskins
A daughter named Linda Gale weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces was born October 31 at Waterman Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Elmer Haskins.
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Linda Gale
Elmer Haskins
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Armistice Day Observance With Siren Silence and Fish Fry
In observance of Armistice day next Wednesday the fire siren at 11 am will sound for one minute of reverent silence for the war dead. The American Legion will host a fish fry for members and friends at Gilbert Park at 6 p.m.
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American Legion
Gilbert Park
Drive Opens Monday for Girl Scout Support Drive
Congressman A S Syd Herlong Jr urged Lions club to back a public drive to raise 1611 of 19000 for the Land of Lakes Council Girl Scouts of America serving Lake Marion Citrus and Sumter counties. He cited benefits of girl Scouting and leadership training plus the need for a local council with a trained executive and centralized guidance.
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Lions Club
A. S
Syd” Herlong, Jr
Land of Lakes Council
Girl Scouts of America
Lions
Lake
Marion
Citrus
Sumter
Mount Dora
Herlong
Leesburg
Fire Hazards Spurred City Council Action
City Council reviewed Fireman George Hall’s report listing hazards including underbrush at Lakeside Inn and debris behind Burkart Products, Jones Bros. Feed Store, and Detten property. A cleanup ordinance was approved with fines of 25 dollars per day for noncompliance and the state fire marshal will advise a council committee on elimination of hazards.
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George Hall
Lakeside Inn
Burkart Products Co
J. G. Ray, Jr
Jones Bros
Detten
Mares’ Court
Harold Larsen
Seven Petitions Filed For Council and Mayor
With the filing deadline a dozen days away, six petitions have been filed or were near completion for four City Council posts to be filled by voters on December 8. Incumbents Esther Wyatt Bishop and Ira Kellogg are among the candidates, with Wayne Moon and D Fletcher Crane possible contenders if they file by November 17. One mayoral petition exists, circulated by supporters of incumbent Lou L Heaton. several former council members are in play including Lillian Christie and Gordon Conboy.
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Esther Wyatt Bishop
Ira Kellogg
Wayne Moon
D. Fletcher Crane
Lou L. Heaton
Lillian Christie
Bishop
Gordon Conboy
Planning Board Change Approved
City Council approves a resolution to modify the Planning Commission terms from 10 years to two years. The measure, supported by Mayor Lou L. Heaton, authorizes changes to the Planning Commission ordinance and will take effect when the commission is reorganized and civic organizations appoint members.
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Planning Commission
Lou L. Heaton
Oo Ocy
Iied
Thanksgiving Day Labor Restrictions on Elizabeth I’s Reign Face
A fragmented note discusses Thanksgiving Day labor limits and gratitude notes tied to Queen Elizabeth I, noting ceremonial rules and duties. The readable text centers on historical practice and royal context without detailing specific dates or events.
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Elizabeth I
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Mabel Norris Reese
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Ohio State
M. R. McCracken
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