Mount Dora Hurricanes Seek 21st Win Against Eustis Friday
Mount Dora's Golden Hurricanes aim to extend their 20 game winning streak as they host non conference rival Eustis in homecoming action. The Dorans rolled Clermont 40 7 last Friday led by Dake Wise and Simpson as they defend Central Florida Conference title hopes in the final regular season game Friday night.
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Mount Dora
Golden Hurricanes
Eustis
Clermont
Highlanders
Canes
Charlie Jones
Jones
Harry Wise
Beautiful
Jerry Dake
Wise
Hurricanes
Ing
Dake
Wade Simpson
Simpson
George Wilson
Hall Holding
Hurricane
Dan Spear
Doran
Parker
Pugh
Day
Partridge
Dawson
J. Wilson
Norton
Gregg
Ford
G. Wilson
Stark
Hall
Hawkins
Davis
Dorans
Hame
Central Florida
Mount Dora Homecoming Parade Sets Queen and Bonfire
Mount Dora high school ann its Homecoming events with Jean Parker crowned queen at halftime amid a parade and band performances. Attendants Aline Paul and Norma Anthony join, as Mount Dora and Eustis cheerleaders lead pregame activities and a dance follows the victory hopes.
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Jean Parker
Mount Dora High School
Hurricanes
Eustis
Miss Parker
Aline Paul
Norma Anthony
Mount Dora
Legion Memorial
Highland St
Parker
Paul
Anthony
Ihe
East Town Center Nears Completion
City of Mount Dora reports October construction activity with building permits totaling 70,900 dollars for new homes and repairs. Council chairman Jerry Barn notes the ongoing completion of the new town community building funded by city sources.
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Mount Dora
Jerry Barn
New St Town
Call Issued For Messiah Chorus In Tavares
A call for Lake County vocalists was issued this week from Tavares to take part in Handel's Messiah at the Tavares school on December 20. Rehearsals for all voice sections will be held at the high school Sundays at 2 and Tuesdays.
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Lake County
Tavares
Chor
Barber
Conservation questions for every citizen in Florida Spotlight
The Spot column on Page 3 explores what conservation means to the average resident and outlines practical implications for Floridians. It asks readers to consider personal impact and daily life decisions in light of conservation efforts.
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Florida
Dorans Rally To Vote In High Turnout Demonstration
About 1 544 Dorans were urged to vote in the presidential election with talks articles reminders and Boy Scouts going door to door on Sunday before election. A long line formed at the Community building the new election booth followed by ballot signings and waiting for booths. The total counted was 1 944.
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Dorans
City Defends Tax Roll After Socialistic Charge
City replies to an Orlando paper letter accusing a 1952 equalization plan of a 107 percent tax rise. Tax rolls show one-third with increases, others with decreases, total valuation up, millage cut, and debt service unchanged for many homeowners.
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Orlando
Dorans
Ernest P. Mosteller
William Stewart
New Baptist Pastor Chosen At Sixth Ave Church
Rev. David Coffield of Whitney Florida chosen as new pastor of First Baptist church succeeding James H. Sutley. Coffield, 35, family man and father of four, graduates Stetson University and studied at the Baptist Seminary in New Orleans. He previously preached at Pierson Florida.
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First Baptist Church
James H. Sutley
Lakeland
David Coffield
Whitney, Fla
Sutley
Stetson University
The
Baptist Seminary
New Orleans
Whitney
Pierson
Fla
City Studies Street Crossing Safety Measures
City Council reviews dangerous blind corners as yards and shrubs obstructing views at crossings prompt a proposed ordinance. A previous measure to limit future home landscaping was rejected over discrimination concerns. Council cites unsafe corners and parkside obstructions near downtown service stations as priorities.
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Mount Dora
Lou L. Heaton
Council
Topic Receives Three Awards In State Contest
The Indian River News won the Florida Press association Oscar for best editorial writing 1951 52 for Lake County s Solution. It earned second and third place honors plus a typography award. Dale Wimbrow s editorials on hot rod safety and Lake County race case drew recognition.
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Indian River
Sebastian
Oscar
Florida Press Association
Mount Dora
Havana Herald
Association
Silver Springs
Dale Wimbrow
Tri-County
Lake County
Walter Lee Irvin
Samuel Shepherd
Willis McCall
National Association of the Advancement of Colored People
Opin
Public showdown over telephone rates in small Iowa town
Harry A Ewing and partner managed Farmers Mutual exchange in Marengola Iowa confronting farmer subscribers over rate hikes from 25 cents to 1 50 monthly for farmers and 3 for business phones A heated New Year meeting in a country schoolhouse followed a threatened disconnection as Ewing defended the need to raise rates and his public speaking debut eased the dispute
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Harry Ewing
Iowa
Marengola
Mount Dora
J. D.C. Phillips
Farmers’ Exchange
Farmers Mutual
Sherman-Ewing
Exchange
Pees
Cancey
Sherman-Ewing Exchange
Ewing
Big Western Electric Co
Ewing Seals Agreement as Farmers Endure Trial
Harry Alfred Ewing argued for free enterprise as farmers faced a contract tabled in hushed room. A representative signed, ending weeks of strain, and Ewing shared a moment of reconcilement with the adversaries. Later, he moved to gain full control of the rs Mu company by appealing to farmers.
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Ewing
Rs Mu
Californian’s Fund for Ferson Sparks Neighbor Help
Earl B. Ferson, 94, shelters amid burned ruins at 722 Baker St as Mount Dora community weighs rebuilding his home. A local volunteer known as The Californian donates $10 to a proposed Fund for Ferson while the Alumni Association and city officials consider aid and building code hurdles. The insurance payout covers only part of the reconstruction, and Ferson longs to reoccupy his own house rather than enter a care facility.
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Earl B. Ferson
Baker
Ferson
Mount Dora
Emma Burkart Garden Memorial Unveiled Behind City Library
The Emma Burkart Memorial Garden completes the Lakes and Hills Garden club 1952 53 project turning a vacant lot behind the Public Library into a showplace with hibiscus azaleas palms bougainvillea and a Magnolia Grandiflora. Volunteers led by Mrs C A Lee and Mrs Charles J Brown arranged paths benches and a pool while Magnolia Circle donors contributed funds for plants.
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Emma Burkart
Lakes and Hills Garden Club
Tremain St
Hibiscus
Azalea
Garden Club
St. Augustine
Fifth Av
C. A. Lee
Charles J. Brown
Marshall Collins
A. M. Garrison
Leslie Jackson
Ed Brooks
J. Collier Cooper
William Zink
Magnolia Circle
China Missionaries To Speak At First Baptist
Dr and Mrs J T Williams former missionaries to China will speak at a Mission Study meeting at the First Baptist church Saturday at 10 am The public is invited to hear a first hand account of conditions in China from the couple Visitors may attend a covered dish luncheon at noon.
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J. T. Williams
China
First Baptist Church
Subdistrict Meeting Hosted by Lake County Youth
The Methodist Youth Fellowship hosts a Lake County Subdistrict meeting Monday at 7 30 p m with about 125 young people. Mount Dora will provide the program and refreshments.
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Methodist Youth Fellowship
Lake County
Mount Dora
History of Mount Dora Centered in New Visitor Booklets
Mount Dora will issue compact booklets to welcome visitors and new residents. The guides, funded by the Chamber of Commerce Merchants Division, blend local history with an information directory. The history traces settlement from John P. Donnelly’s arrival and covers town founding, naming, and early community efforts.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Merchants Division
Chamber of Commerce
John P. Donnelly
Shiraton
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Byron Smith
East Town Center
Sophocles
Liberty
New Baptist
Topic
Harry A. Ewing
Harry Alfred Ewing
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