Reapportionment Battle Reaches Florida Legislature Again
Voters in Volusia Orange and other counties split on the 1959 plan as fair representation becomes a hot issue in Florida politics. Gov Collins faced pressure while candidates divided over crumbs and tinsel, signaling a likely major topic in next year’s race.
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Big Ten
Volusia County
Pork Chop Gang
Volusia
Orange County
Florida
LeRoy Collins
Collins
Martyr Van Doren and TV Deception Urges Industry Cleanse
The piece argues that Charles Van Doren’s confession exposes a broader media fraud in quiz shows and advertising. It calls for a self purge by television, separating entertainment from ads, and urges industry accountability without government censorship.
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Charles van Doren
Mr. van Doren
Entertainment
Mount Dora Boys win Lake County 4-H medals
James R. Connell announces Mount Dora 4-H club winners awarded medals for achievement beauty home grounds entomology home improvements leadership safety and poultry. Vernon Swartsel leads in multiple fields including citizenship community relations and public speaking. Roger Hylton and Thomas Chesley also earn project medals with Mark Williams noted in poultry.
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James R. Connell
Lake County
Jim Connell
Connell
Mount Dora
Vernon Swartsel
Roger Hylton
Thomas Chesley
Mark Williams
Rainbow Girls Dinner Aids Mount Dora Lodge Meeting
Mount Dora Lodge No. 238 F and A M holds regular meeting tonight with Masters degree first section at 5 30. Rainbow for Girls Assembly No. 79 serves baked ham dinner 5 30 to 8 00 at 1 50 per person. Worthy Advisor Leslie Keller invites Masons and Eastern Stars to attend. There is entertainment for the ladies and the second degree section begins at 8 p m.
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Rainbow Girls
Mount Dora
Order of the Rainbow
Leslie Keller
Assembly
Sixth grade 4 H learns to make hobo drink at meeting
The sixth grade 4 H club met October 28 at Roseborough Elementary. Girls brought a picnic lunch and the group planned to meet at the same school for the rest of the year. Reporter Anne Potsko notes the event.
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Roseborough Elementary
Anne Potsko
Woman's Association to hear Theodore Mittendorf talk
The Woman's Association of the Community Church will meet tomorrow at 2 30 p m in the church parlors. Theodore H Mittendorf, connected for over 40 years with the paper industry, will speak on the beginnings development and uses of paper. An invitation is extended to all interested persons.
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Woman’s Association of the Community Church
Theodore H. Mittendorf
Circle Meets Ruth Circle at Mrs Hodges Home
Ruth Circle of the W S C S will meet at the home of Mrs J J Hodges on Lakeshore Drive Thursday November 12 at 2 p.m.
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Ruth Circle
J. J. Hodges
Lakeshore Dr
Board Purchases Hamlin Estate Legal Library for $800
The Board of County Commissioners bought the late Atty P Hamlin's law library for 800 dollars. The 175 volumes of American Law Reports 1st Edition were chosen to augment the county's 2nd Edition set. Alan Hamlin valued Lawyers Reports Annotated at over 1300 dollars and praised the offered collection.
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Atty. . P. Hamlin
Board of County Commissioners
Truman Futch
Alan Hamlin
Carl Duncan
Pennsylvania Picnic at Gilbert Park
The Pennsylvania club of Eustis invites Pennsylvanians and friends to a picnic at Gilbert Park next Sunday. A tureen dinner will be served at 1 p.m. followed by a short business meeting and entertainment.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Club of Eustis
Gilbert Park
Birthday Party Honors Juliette Low by Mount Dora Scouts
A birthday celebration honoring Juliette Low founder of Girl Scouting in America was held Saturday at Gilbert Park by Mount Dora troops for all girl scouts. The event centered on honoring Low for her work and sacrifices.
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Juliette Low
Girl Scouting In
America
Mount Dora
Gilbert Park
Garden Spot Roses Advice for Central Florida Planting
A gardener shares practical rose care tips for Central Florida. It covers timing from December to February, soil mix, planting depth with graft union above soil, pruning, and watering practices. It also notes disease and pest controls with sulfur and nicotine spray, and cautions against oil sprays after sulfur use.
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Florida
New Biographies And Novels at a Public Library
Mount Dora Public Library adds new biographies and novels including The Devil's Advocate by Morris L. West and Act One an autobiography by Moss Hart. New non fiction features works by Thruelson West Howard Busch and Andrews. Also new fiction includes The Darkness and The Dawn by Thomas Costain and Kings Will Be Tyrants by Ward Hawkins.
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Mount Dora Public Library
Morris L. West
Moss Hart
Samuel Eliot Morison
John Paul Jones
America
Richard Thruelson
South
Robert West Howard
Thailand
Siam
Noel Busch
Ikaros
Kevin Andrews
Thomas Costain
Margaret Millar
Patrick Quentin
Mount Dora Woman's Club Hosts Desert Bridge Sale
Sixteen Mount Dora Woman's Club members open their homes for an annual desert bridge to benefit the Mount Dora Library. Nov 18 at 1 p.m. at the Community Building with twenty five tables for out of town guests. Tickets at Chamber of Commerce. Door prizes include electrical appliances.
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Mount Dora
Harry Arters
M. R. Wagner
Betty Harrington
Mesdames
George Amory
B. D. Bryant
Cliff Richards
Donald Hollingsworth
Eardley Wilmot
Newton E. Cabolt
Henry Shires
LeRoy Spilatore
Emil Goerg
E. V. Wetmore
George Gannett
Albert H. Martin
T. Schneider
Jerry Booth
Harrison Chesley
Tangerine Notes From Azalea Circle Garden Club Event
Two Azalea circle members hosted a charity canasta and bridge afternoon with five tables at the Lakes and Hills Garden club. New residents were introduced, and officers led by president E N Stevens outlined civic matters at the upcoming Tangerine academy meeting. Sunday guests included Dr and Mrs S M Whinery and Ruth Poling. plans advance for the November 13 14 Country Store at the Community hall. The local chapel continues to draw worshippers with Rev Louis H Johnston presiding.
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Azalea Circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden Club
D. Chola Beach
Ure
A Aderson
Nat Mouse
Sa Hk
Oo Mise Ruth
Collins
Strakin
Mohler
R. D. Hodges
Burge
Havens
Anderson
William H
C. + Junghans
Coes
Partridge
C. J
Brookville
Ohio
Harry E. Davis
Norman Creasey
Virginia
Harry Lee Hershey
James Moran
Buffalo
J. E. Moody
Morans
Miami
Tangerine Ac Ae
E. N. Stevens
Richard C. Poling
S. M. Whinery
Ruth
Tangerine Garden Club
the Pines
Louis H. Johnston
Frost-Proof Frigidaire Refrigerator Tops Local Hardware Ads
The feature highlights the Frost-Proof Frigidaire refrigerator at REHBAUM'S HARDWARE Mount Dora. It touts a no frost system, four to five tray ice container, roll-out shelves, meat keeper, and a silent nylon roller pull. Also mentions new window and building material options from local suppliers.
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Rehbaum
Frigidaire
Mount Dora
One Car Kills Dog After Owner Forgives Driver
An unhappy observer writes about a neighbor’s claim that one car cannot kill a dog. A 70 pound dog is struck on a small street when the owner failed to leash it. The driver sped away, and the dog may lose use of a hind leg.
Lake County Bridge results crown Dorans winner
Dorans took high honors at the Lake County Duplicate Bridge club play Monday. Winners included Mrs. Elizabeth Rice and Mrs. Gladys Remy in first, with Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Hufford and Memory Martin tied for fourth, and several pairs in adjacent places led by Ernest Butler and John Fahs.
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Dorans
Lake County
Duplicate Bridge Club
Elizabeth Rice
Gladys Remy
Frank Henry
William H. Clifton
Ernest Butler
John Fahs
H. D. Hufford
David Walker
Memory Martin
Paul Bryan
Paul Johnson
Resume Play at Mount Dora Golf Club Friday
The mixed foursome twilight golf play will resume at Mount Dora Golf Club Friday. Play will begin at 3 p.m. at three holes and continue until dark.
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Mount Dora Golf Club
Local Churches Schedule for Sunday Services in Mount Dora Area
A list of church services across several denominations including Baptist First at Sixth and Tremain Methodist Fifth Ave and Presbyterian Sixth Ave at Alexander and others. Times cover morning worship Sunday School and evening services with midweek meetings and pastors names such as Rev David Coffield Rev James Jones Rev George L Kress and Rev Lester C Doerr.
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Baptist Church
Sixth and Tremain
David Coffield
Bible
Training Union
Community Church
Congregational
Seventh and Donnelly
Robert R. Reed
D. D
Methodist Church
Fifth Ave
James Jones
Grandview St
John F. Mangrum
Central Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Mount Dora-Eustis Road
Lester C. Doerr
Bible Ee
Eustis Church Service Times Advised
The notice lists Eustis First Church of Christ Scientist at Lemon and Grove corner with Sunday Services at 11 00 a m and Sunday School at 11 00 a m. Wednesday Evening Service time incomplete.
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Eustis First Church OF Christ Scientist
Lemon & Grove
Tangerine Community Church Service Held by Rev. Louis Johnston
The Tangerine Community Church announced a Sunday service led by Rev. Louis Johnston at 11:00 a.m. local time. The event invites all parishioners and community members to join in worship.
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Tangerine Community Church
Louis Johnston
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