Clermont Homecoming Weekend and Local Social Events
Clermont hosts a busy weekend as residents and visitors attend the Homecoming game and a Seaver House wedding. guests include Shirley Christensen from Rollins, Mrs. Morton J. Barnes, and families from Orlando, Mount Dora, Savannah, and Jacksonville. Also noted are Boy Scout activities, club events, and upcoming social calendar dates at local churches, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Clermont Garden Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaver House
Clermont
Shirley Christensen
Rollins
Morton J. Barnes
New Jersey
Dick Aland
Orlando
al Kelley
Mary Grace Conboy
Mount Dora
Lucy Ann Holley
Barbara
Bobbie Jeanitney
Denton Harden
Jacksonville
Isabelle Harrison
Savannah
William Boyd
Albert Isaac
Miami
PTA
Eva Fassett
Ellen’ Todd
Atlanta
Quantico
Jake
Joey
Clermont - Minneola Boy Scouts
Tinker Field
den II
Jimmy Wise
Speedy Wolfe
Sandy Young
Jack Stokes
Paul Frizz
David Black
Altar Society of the Blessed Sacrament Church
Woman's Club
Chamber of Commerce
Homecoming Game Set At Groveland
The annual clash between Clermont and Groveland headlines the Fall sports season in South Lake county. Groveland’s Greenbacks celebrate with a downtown parade led by drum majorettes and a 50 strong pep squad. Gwen Roberts and Betty Jo Short are the homecoming sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groveland
South Lake County
Clermont
Greenbacks
Gwen Roberts
Betty Jo Short
Herlong Speaks Against Federal School Aid at Clermont
A. S. Syd Herlong Jr. of Leesburg told the Clermont PTA he opposes Federal Aid to Education and favors local control. He warned that Florida would pay about 5 million dollars for a return of roughly 2.35 million and urged state investment in children over liquor. He noted per child spending now stands at 102 dollars and argued taxes ultimately fall on the average citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S
Syd” Herlong, Jr
Leesburg
Clermont Pta
Herlong
Congress
Florida
Caldwell
Clermont
Uncle Sam
House-Seaver Rites Unite Old Clermont Families
A double ring wedding Sunday at First Methodist Church Clermont united Jo Ann House and Leonard Seaver. Bride escorted by father City Tax Assessor Russell House. groom son of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Seaver with Oakley Seaver as brother. Attendants included Cousins Nell and Betty Seaver and Hazel Morrison. Rev. C. T. Howes officiated. reception at the Woman's Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Jo Ann House
Leonard Seaver
Clermont
Russell House
R. P. Seaver
Oakley Seaver
Fred Swain
Ann. Blair
Anthony
Fla
Nell
Betty Seaver
Hazel
Jackie Morrison
Dorothy Hadley
Bob Cantwell
Oakley
Judd
Nell. Seaver
Seaver
Airko Manufacturing. Co
Moore Plumbing and Heating
Groveland Hosts Civic Celebration For Bank Opening
Groveland plans an all day community event to celebrate the opening of Peoples State Bank of Groveland last month. A free barbecue is provided by the Business Men's club with salads and other dishes from local ladies. The afternoon features a turkey shoot by the American Legion and a casting contest by the Quarterback club in Lake David city park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groveland
New Peoples State Bank of
American Legion
Quarterback Club
Lake David
Utility Tax Question Fuels Clermont Ballpark Plan
Residents debate a proposed 10 percent utility tax to fund Clermonts recreation program. If approved, funds would finish the shower room bleachers and lights at the city ball park add football bleachers more tennis courts and park upkeep. A five member recreation commission would be appointed by the mayor and council to run the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Lake Orange
Groveland Welcomes Rev. E. C. Cowan at First Baptist
Groveland extends a welcome this week to Rev. and Mrs. E. C. Cowan with the new pastor set to serve at the First Baptist church and to make their home in town. Local social items note visits, gatherings, and church events including the Baptist State Convention in Daytona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groveland
E. C. Cowan
W.M.S
Baptist State Convention
Daytona
Richard Bateman
M.Y.F
Leesburg Man Elected President Of Lake County Chamber
J. Keener Mizell Leesburg city manager was elected president of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. Karl Lehmann was named secretary for the 14th year, with W. J. Rogers treasurer and C. Harold Hippler national councillor at the annual meeting in Eustis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Keener Mizell
Leesburg
Lake County
Clermont Youths Host Lake County MYF Meeting
Clermont youths entertain Lake County Methodist Youth Fellowship at the First Methodist church. Delegates arrive by car from various parts of the county for a meeting starting at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont’s
Lake County
Methodist Youth Fellowship
First Methodist Church
Apple Variety Catalog Surpasses 7000 in U S
A national catalog notes more than 7 000 distinct apple varieties recorded in the United States highlighting agricultural diversity. Researchers and growers track these cultivars for traits from flavor to storage ability, supporting breeding and market choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Farm Bureau Delegates Return From Florida Convention
Groveland area delegates O Cornell Buster Hancock and Sans Thomas along with Mascotte members Bill Parrish Bobby Parrish Lowena Clarence Jones and Ralph attended the Florida Farm Bureau state convention in St. Petersburg. Feathers may be plucked from a live goose up to one pound per Britannica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groveland
Florida Farm Bureau
St. Petersburg
O. Cornell
Buster Hancock
Sans Thomas
Mascotte
Bill Parrish
Bobby Parrish
Lowena Ag
Clarence Jones
Ralph As
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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John Stokes
Tampa
Mark Waller
E. E. Elliotts
Gainesville
Walter Noling
Walter T. Noling
Minneola
Delray Beach
George H. Clark
Glen E. Halstead
Barron
Lar
Bethune- Cookman College
Daytona Beach
Clermont Woman's Club
William Bess
Kroger City
T. J. Smart
The
Clermont Garden Club
Oscar Riffs
Pontiac
Ill
Vincent
Sparkling Water Lake
Joseph Bonjoms
Coloma
Mich
Leroy Caughels
Harbor Beach
William Breaker
Wisconsin
J. B. Tegg
Ed Kierman and Son
Norfolk
Tegg
Lake Minnehaha
Edge’s
China
Groveland Folks
Lucille Douglas
C. F. Venable
Center Hill Sun- Texas
Jerry Willard
Cy Willard
David Johnsons
Rockford, Sh
Judy Johns
Palatka
Hagge Cockman
Sanford
Miss Cockman
Mrs
R. A. Cockman
Mildred Leininger
Charles Arnold
Harold Kurfiss
W. E. Brannon
Doris Puryear
Glen Thomas
Julian Rowe
Howard Kurfiss
Gene Busbee
Edna Futch
A. M. Barnes
Peggie Ann
Winter Haven
C. G. Short
Aoa
Lily Warren
Chamber
Clermont Youths
Haines Road
St. Petersburg, Fla
Lake Loan
S. Third St
Fraser’s Auto Electric
Chevrolet Advanced Design
SUN Chevrolet Co., Inc
Clermont, Florida
Istmas
Florida Power Corporation
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