United Nations Flag Flown Over Lake County Courthouse
Lake County Commissioners voted to fly the United Nations flag beside the US flag at the courthouse and named Rueben Hatcher custodian. The move followed guidance from State's Attorney Jesse W. Hunter and messages from Governor Warren and Adjutant General Lance, highlighting UN flag display during the crisis.
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United Nations
Lake County
America
Rueben Hatcher
K. Miller
Clue
Morris Campbell
Commission
United States
Jesse W. Hunter
Board of County Commissioners
Gov. Warren
Adj
Mark Lance
King's Daughters Conclave Opens Here Monday
Mount Dora hosts the Golden Anniversary and 64th anniversary of the International Order of King's Daughters and Sons with delegates from Florida branches. Mrs. Harold Overhiser presides. convention includes talks by Mrs. Frederic Bond and local charter members honored. The schedule features registrations, committee reports, a boat trip on Lake Dora, and a banquet at Villa Dora.
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Mount Dora
King’s Daughters and Sons
International Order of the Charitable Organization
Harold Overhiser
A. W. Bertine
Bessie Coffin
Jacksonville
D. Fletcher Crane
Frederic Bond
International Order
Lyte Wilson
Josephine Simpson
Mamie True
King’s Daughters
Lewis
Villa Dora
Lillian Christie
Merchants Plan Next Meet After Successful Coop Day
Mount Dora merchants report a warmly successful first cooperative sales day last Saturday despite chilly weather. They will review the event Monday at the 1950 all-merchant fish fry at Gilbert Park and plan another sale for Saturday, Nov. 18. Joe Tucker will fry the fish and Claude Fralick the hush puppies. feminine members bring salads.
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Mount Dora
Gilbert Park
Joe Tucker
Claude Fralick
Council To Hear Lake Condition On Postponed Meeting
City Council will hear a report on Lake Dora's condition to guide possible sewage system plans. State Health Department has labeled the lake badly polluted and officials will review shoreline treatment options next Thursday.
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State Health Department
Dora
Dora Electrical Pioneer Thos Gudgeon Dies at 86
Thos Gudgeon a Mount Dora electrical pioneer dies at his Highland avenue home aged 86 after a long career starting in Middletown Ohio and founding the Gudgeon Electric Co in Florida He survived by his widow Mary and several relatives with funeral services set for 10 a m Friday at Zeller Funeral Home Eustis.
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Tom Gudgeon
Mr. Gudgeon
Highland Av
Clarence
Gudgeon Electric Co
Ohio
Middletown
Mount Dora
Florida
Gudgeon
White Way System
Mary Gudgeon
Ruth Gudge
Mrs Fullum Injured in Springfield Fall
Mrs. E. J. Fullum of Mount Dora, winter resident, broke a hip after a fall at her Springfield Vermont home, friends reported.
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E. J. Fullum
Mount Dora
Springfield
Blood Drive Registration Opens in Mount Dora
Mount Dora residents are urged to register for blood contributions at the Chamber of Commerce before next Tuesday noon. Betty Siess announces the Mount Dora Blood Bank Plan with a mobile unit visiting the Chamber office to collect donations for the town's emergency blood supply. The Lake County Personalities column features Sam Swiger as originator.
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Mount Dora
Sam Swiger A Blood Bank Pioneer Of Mount Dora
Lake County remembers Sam Swiger founder of Mount Dora Blood Bank Plan. He twice donated blood to save lives during critical injuries and war shortages, guiding a program now widely copied. Swiger led Lion's Club efforts and helped establish a revolving plasma account with the Central Florida Blood Bank.
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Sam
Orlando
Bill Prinz
Bill Lafroos
Frances Sadler White
Mount Dora
Eustis
Lions Club Blood Bank Drive Begins During War Spirit
Samuel W Swiger recalls wartime civilian defense drive and his mother Ottis Swiger who traveled 14 miles by bus to donate blood despite high blood pressure. He pitched Blood Bank support as a Lions club project with a mobile unit, 31 donors first time, some nonmembers.
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Sam
Ottis Swiger
Blood Bank
Lions Club
Club
Mount Dora Beats Groveland 20 7 In Key Conference Clash
Mount Dora Hurricanes routed Groveland Greenbacks 20 to 7 in a pivotal Central Florida Conference showdown. Elwood McHaffie and Clark VanDeroer starred for Mount Dora with a 27 yard TD run and two extra points, while George Keen forced a late fumble setting up the final score.
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Clermont Highlanders
Mount Dora
Central Florida
Eustis
Hurricanes
Groveland Greenbacks
Groveland
Baker
Sewell
Elwood McHaffie
Hurricane
Clark VanDeroer
George Keen
Dora
Greenies
McHaffie
Harry Wise
VanDeroer
Bobby Correll
Shorty Williams
Advisor Tom Deen to meet veterans in Mount Dora
Assistant state service officer Tom Deen will speak with veterans at Mount Dora City Hall at 9 am next Wednesday to discuss service benefits. The event aims to help eligible veterans understand their benefits and eligibility requirements.
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Tom Deen
Mount Dora
City Hall
Kiwanis Sponsor New Bleachers for Mount Dora School
The Kiwanis club will fund and oversee a memorial bleacher project at Mount Dora school athletic field. Volunteers pour cement and lay blocks while members and community raise over 1000 dollars for 40 yard expansion. Co-chairs George J. White and Buster Williams urge public support to honor youth and boost attendance.
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Kiwanis
Mount Dora
Eustis
Clermont
Kiwanis Boys and Girls
First National Bank
George J. White
Buster” Williams
Dora Votes Split as Mount Dora County Swings Democratic in Election
Mount Dora turnout showed ticket splitting with a Democratic preference on the statewide issue of juvenile courts. George Smathers carried the city with 618 votes, while A. S. Herlong Jr and other local incumbents won in the Fifth district and county posts.
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Mount Dora
George Smathers
John Booth
A. S
Syd” Herlong, Jr
Carl K. Landes
Fred von Terglau
James A. “Tar” Boyd
Lake County
House of Representatives
Frank E. Owens
Board of County Commissioners
J. C. Cowart
Groveland
Kendall
R. “Casey” . Jones
Board of Public Instruction
John and Mary Captivate Lake County Theatre Audience
The IceHouse Players staged John Loves Mary drawing a full house last Saturday and praise for its humor and acting. Jim and Helen Jackson, portraying John and Mary, headlined a strong cast including George Benjamin and Cliffe Hunt with Mae Buckman directing. Evelyn Vaughn impressed as the English girl, while Walter Patton and Merle Cleary rounded out the cast. The troupe plans You Can t Take It With You for December, as they gain prestige and discover local talent.
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IceHouse
John
Mary
Jim
Helen Jackson
Lake County
the Jacksons
George Benjamin
Cliffe Hunt
Droll
McCains
Berrien
Sally
Col. E F. Merchant
Mae Buckman
Benjamin
Mount Dora
Asso
Jacksons
Helen
Jackson
Evelyn Vaughn
America
Miss Vaughn
Walter Patton
Red Cross
Merle Cleary
Patton
Hardin Peterson CofC Speaker For Lake County Dinner
Reservations are open for the Lake County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner at Mount Dora Community building on Saturday. Retiring congressman J. Hardin Peterson will be the principal speaker. The event includes portraits of late Lake county pioneers to be hung in the courthouse. Honorees include Vernon L. Conner, George J. White, and Al Rehbaum Jr. Tickets are available through the county Chamber office in Tavares.
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Lake County
State Board of Control
Federal Reserve Board
Atlanta
al Rehbaum, Jr
Lions
Tavares
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St. Cloud
Kiwanis Club
Dan Spear
Pinkney Turner
Roy Ziegengeist
Norris Williams
Clark VanDer
Thos. Gudgeon
Dora Electrical Pioneer
W. E. Holler
William E. Holler
General Motors Corp
Chevrolet
Holler
R. W. Dickson
Mabel Norris Reese
Sam Swiger
Orange Memorial Hospital
Central
Chamber of Commerce
Betty Siess
Lion’s Club
Frances White
Samuel W. Swiger
Hardin Peterson
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