Farmers to Hear S S Discussion on 1954 Social Security Act
Paul K. Weaver of the Orlando Social Security office will discuss the 1954 Amendment as it applies to farmers and farm laborers at Groveland high school auditorium on Thursday evening November 18 at 7 30. The meeting will cover benefits and tax provisions with assistants available to answer questions after the talk. All farmers and farm laborers in Lake County are invited, sponsored by Peninsular Poultry Association Groveland Vocational Agriculture department and Lake County Agent R E Bob Norris.
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Paul K. Weaver
Orlando
Peninsular Poultry Association
Groveland Vocational Agriculture Department
Lake County
R. E
Bob” Norris
Winter Night Flat Iron Bed Lesson
A city maid Aggie takes a flat iron to bed on a freezing night. Morning question reveals she kept the iron warm until daylight, turning the chilly tale into a humorous farm memory.
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Aggie
Mount Dora Resident Donates Florida Flag for Governor Dinner
A Mount Dora resident arranged a Florida state flag gift for Governor Elect LeRoy Collins speaking at a recent dinner. The flag, produced by J. C. Dettra Flag Co. of Oakes Pa., was presented to the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. Dettra, his son Howard, and Lee Dettra, an eighth grader, are noted locals. The firm, led by Mr. Dettra, is a long established flag maker employing 185 people and also manufactures Lake County’s official flag. The Chamber, under Oakley Seaver, urges flying the state flag at public buildings and schools. Flags now cost less than a third of prior prices, secretary Karl Lehmann said.
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LeRoy Collins
Florida
Mount Dora
Lake County
Dettra
America
United States
Oakley Seaver
Karl Lehmann
Contemporary Bits Of Wisdom
It is healthy to be busy and choose the former over too little to do. Time on hands leads to introspection magnified troubles poor sleep and nervous exhaustion. Doctors rarely see patients suffer from overwork, which is anxiety frustration or discontent. Dr C H Baylor The Texas Company.
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C. H. Baylor
Texas Company
Mount Dora’s Who’s Who Compiled by Local Authors
A community reference notes that the Mount Dora directory was largely shaped by public opinion. Bob and Grace Bullard compiled all articles as they found and compiled the sections. No individual wrote the material for this department.
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Bob
Grace Bullard
Fralicks Earn Civic Credit For Community Efforts In Mount Dora
Claude and Maxine Fralick receive praise from local business leaders for their steadfast standard of operation and customer focus. They are commended for civic involvement and willingness to assist community activities, earning respect and goodwill.
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Mount Dora
Claude
Maxine
Fralicks
Maxine Fralick
Mount Dora Pharmacy Shines Under Dr R E Lee
The Mount Dora Pharmacy on Donnelly Street gains praise as an enterprising local business led by Dr R E Lee. It is lauded for quality, fair pricing, cosmopolitan service, modernization, and a strong community neighbor policy benefitting Mount Dora for years to come.
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Mount Dora
Donnelly St
R. E. Lee
Dr. Lee
Henry A Stein Honored for Regional Growth Efforts
The review highlights Henry A. Stein of New Sylvan Shores Inc as a leading business figure in Mount Dora Sylvan Shores and Lake County. It praises his real estate success and civic contributions and extends congratulations on his ongoing record and future prospects.
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Henry A. Stein
New Sylvan Shores, Inc
Mount Dora
Sylvan Shores
Lake County
Stein
Henry Stein
Ruth Russell Builds Modernistic Beauty Salon in Mount Dora
The Mount Dora review commends Ruth Russell for her high standards and strong community ties at 132 5th Ave where the Modernistic Beauty Salon operates. It notes her hard work earning community confidence and her willingness to aid city growth, extending best wishes for future success.
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Mount Dora
Ruth Russell
5Th Av
Miss Russell
Gordon L. Dake Honored For Civic and Business Service
This review praises Gordon L. Dake general contractor at 604 Grandview St for his business acumen and friendly relations with customers. It notes his active involvement in civic ventures and his prominent role in Mount Dora, highlighting his willingness to help and support progress.
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Gordon L. Dake
Grandview St
Dake
Col Bronson Praised For Civic Spirit At Bronsons Book House
Col Paul Bronson of Bronsons Book House at 5th and Donnelly street earns praise for his friendship with customers and neighbors. Residents of Mount Dora and nearby areas seek distinctive gifts from his store and respect his commitment to customer satisfaction and civic responsibility.
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Col
Paul Bronson
Bronson
5Th and
Donnelly St
Mount
Mount Dora
Col. Bronson
James C. Jackson Praised For Civic Leadership In Mount Dora
Local business figure James C. Jackson of Cortland's on 5th Avenue is highlighted as a model of standards and service. The piece notes his dedication to customers and civic contributions, urging more establishments to follow his example for a bigger, better Mount Dora.
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Mount Dora
James C. Jackson
Cortland’s
Jackson
James Jackson
O D Stephens Sr Ranked Among Progressive Mount Dora Aiders
This review honors O D Stephens Sr operator of Stephens Cleaners on 4th Ave for his notable contribution to the growth and forward movement of Mount Dora and nearby areas. The piece praises his dedication time energy and respected status within the community and business circles.
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O. D. Stephens, Sr
Stephens’ Cleaners
4Th Av
Mount Dora
Stephens
Espp
Seabee Cs
Hughes Realty Leaders in Mount Dora Real Estate
James and Martha Hughes have operated Hughes Realty at 515 S. for several years, earning local trust as conservative investors who provide reliable income and value growth. Their deep knowledge of Mount Dora real estate underpins fair pricing and confident transactions for buyers and sellers.
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Board OF Realtors
Hughes
Hughes Realty
S. d
James
Martha Hughes
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Business Leaders Anne and Chubby Merchant
Anne and Chubby Merchant of Mount Dora are highlighted for progressive service at Mount Dora Flower Shop 347 Donnelly. They emphasize customer satisfaction, responsible civic involvement, and strong community credit with extensive local ties and a reputation for reliable business leadership.
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Anne
Chubby Merchant
Mount Dora
Donnelly
Col
Mrs. Merchant
Wolk
Arthur Haskins and Mount Dora Civic Growth Advocate
The tribute notes Arthur Haskins of Mount Dora Concrete Works as a key driver in the city’s growth. He is praised for business success and extensive civic promotion, with friends lauding his willingness to volunteer for community improvements.
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Mount Dora
Mr. Haskins
Haskins
Arthur Haskins
Tribute to Fannie Spilky of Grand Leader Store
In Mount Dora a period of growth brings praise for forward looking business people. Mrs. Fannie Spilky of the Grand Leader Department Store at 507 Donnelly Street is commended for persistent optimism and belief in local prosperity. She has shown civic spirit and contributed to city projects, earning high praise.
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Mount Dora
Fannie Spilky
Grand Leader
Donnelly St
Spilky
Grantham's Garage Earns Mount Dora Trust
Robert Grantham of Grantham's Garage at 439 Southland Street in Mount Dora is praised for high standards and a skilled crew. He is highlighted as a positive local contributor through business excellence and community improvement efforts.
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Mount Dora
Robert
Grantham
S.land St
H .E
Dude Grantham
T. E. Carver Honored as Leader in Mount Dora Business
In a review of progressive local businesspeople, T. E. Carver, Lake side drive fruit buyer, is highlighted for leadership in business and civic projects. The tribute notes his wide experience and community contributions, honoring his stature in Mount Dora and vicinity.
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T. E. Carver
Lakeside
Mount Dora
H J Bales Honored For Civic And Business Leadership
H J Bales of H J Bales & Son at 442 Donnelly street is praised for his civic and business contributions to Mount Dora. The tribute highlights his store’s role in local and rural life, his dedication to city and county projects, and his readiness to support meritorious civic initiatives.
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Mount Dora
H. J. Bales
H. J. Bales & Son
Donnelly St
Bales
Ray Odom Serves Mount Dora With Honest Efficient Service
A tribute to Ray Odom of Odom Service Station at 847 5th Ave for his public minded approach. The piece credits his courteous conduct and reliable management for helping Mount Dora become a regional business center and expresses confidence in his continued prosperity.
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Mount Dora
Ray Odom
Odom
5Th Av
Nancy A McWhinnie Honored for Rest Home Leadership
A Mount Dora tribute lauds Nancy A McWhinnie registered nurse and Kilkare Lodge operator at 849 N Donnelly St. The column credits her civic and business leadership and notes Kilkare Lodge as a key local Rest Home shaping Mount Dora as a regional center.
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Nancy A. McWhinnie
Kildare Lodge
N. Donnelly St
Mount Dora
Kilkare Lodge
McWhinnie
Nancy McWhinnie
Kilkare
Angus McDonald Expands Fruit Shipper Business in Mount Dora
Angus McDonald, tax expert and fruit shipper at 1415 N Donnelly St, announces a downtown office opening on Dec 15 with a fruit stand in Triangle Gas Co at 430 Donnelly St. Ocklawaha Nurseries backs his 50‑year shipping quality, licensing, and bonded status. he pledges customer satisfaction.
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Mount Dora
Angus McDonald
N. Donnelly St
McDonald
Triangle Gas Co
Donnelly St
Ocklawaha Nurseries
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