Telephone Pioneer’s World Shrinks With Old Letter
A Hawaii Topics note recalls Harry Ewing’s rise in the telephone trade from climber to exchange owner in Marengo Iowa. Otto Wettstein Jr of Florida, then starting in telephony, wrote a long letter recalling his own early days in Marengo and the 1910 exchange he built and operated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small World
Harry
Marengo
Iowa
Otto Wettstein, Jr
Florida Telephone Corp
Mr. Ewing
Mr. Wettstein
Kiwanians Honor Golden Hurricanes At Thanksgiving Luncheon
The Kiwanis club hosts the Golden Hurricanes at a noon Thanksgiving luncheon with Leland Hiatt of the University of Florida alumni affairs as speaker. The team clinched the Central Florida Conference title by defeating Lyman last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Golden Hurricanes
Central Florida
Lyman
Leland Hiatt
University of Florida
Police Chief Shipes Improves. Blanchard Acting Leader
Police Chief Richard B. Shipes is recovering from illness that sidelined him for several days. Ray Blanchard serves as acting chief in Shipes absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipes III
Richard B. Shipes
Ray Blanchard
Personalities Continued From Page One in Wartime Views
Mrs. Alexander, analyzing both inner circle and outdoor workers, weighs wartime values against money from the conflict. She recalls Wilson and warns against returning to isolation, noting America as world leader in freedom. In 1945 she moved to Florida, selling textiles before settling on Sinclair Avenue with her husband and hibiscus gardens.
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Rorya
Logica
America
Freedom
Mrs. Alexander
Wilson
League of Nations
Alexanders
Florida
Lake Dora
Lake County
Sinclair Av
Roses Grow Best When Planted Right and With Quality Stock
Florida rose planting runs from late November to January with dormancy and February growth. Buy No 1 or No 1% budded stock from reputable firms, prepare soil with two parts earth and one part organic matter, plant in a deep wide hole, and avoid forcing roots into cramped shapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Dr Mase Leads Education Talk On Exceptional Children
Dr Mase spoke at a meeting invited by the U S Education Commissioner to discuss education for exceptional youth and testified before a Senate committee on handicapped children. He is a University of Florida clinic advocate coordinating statewide teacher training and off campus programs with the PTA president and Woman's Club president chairing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Education Commissioner
Senate
United Nations
U. of F
Glendy Sadler
PTA
Frederick Sleight
Woman's Club
Mount Dora Opens Antique and Refinishing Shop
Mount Dora welcomes a new business the Mount Dora Antique and Refinishing Shop at 127 S Highland St operated by Don Montgomery brother of Dr Robert Montgomery. He moved from Bethesda Md and now runs the shop with his wife and son Peter Louis from a home at 11th and Baker St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
S. Highland St
Don Montgomery
Robert Montgomery
Bethesda
Montgomery
Florida
11Th and
Baker St
Peter ‘Louis
Pruning and Planting Guide for Rooted Plants
The text outlines using a sharp pruning knife to trim, cover roots with two inches of soil, press gently without stamping to ensure contact, and firm planting. Update soil to level, water generously, let drainage occur, then add dry soil to normal level and water again to avoid air pockets. Ensure the union remains above ground. Continued next week.
Mrs. Anna Carr Dies at 84 in Mount Dora
Mrs. Anna M. Carr longtime Mount Dora resident died at Waterman Memorial Hospital Monday at 84. Born in Pennsville Ohio she taught in Ohio then worked eight years in the Treasury Department in Washington D C before marrying Robert I Carr They spent winters in Mount Dora and she later made it her permanent home She was active in church civic affairs served on the board of directors of the First National Bank and in the election board She attended Methodism and was in Mrs Conway's Circle Services were held at the Methodist Church with Rev Robert M Blackburn officiating Burial followed at Pine Forest Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna M. Carr
Mount Dora
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Pennsville
Ohio
Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Robert I. Carr
Agnes M. Gilbert
Carr
First National Bank
Conway
Robert M. Blackburn
Pine Forest Park
Americans Face Fast-Paced Life With More Time-Saving Aid
A study notes Americans rely on time-saving devices while reporting less leisure time than any other population. Researchers compare household gadgets and digital tools usage across demographics, highlighting busy schedules and efficiency pressures.
Physicians Elect Leaders At Lake County Medical Center
Dr. LeRoy H. Oetjen of Leesburg was chosen chief of staff for the coming year at Lake County Medical Center in Eustis. Dr. Glendy Sadler of Mount Dora was named secretary of the board of directors at the hospital dinner last week. Dr. James B. Glanton and Dr. Harry H. Ferran of Orlando gave talks at the event. The article closes with a John Locke quotation about bitter streams and poisoned fountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy H. Oetjen
Leesburg
Lake County Medical Center
Eustis
Glendy Sadler
Mount Dora
James B. Glanton
Harry H. Ferran
Orlando
Cortland’s Miscellany: jokes notices and odds and ends
A collage of quirky items and notes including jokes about housewives lipstick and nail polish, a quiz on famous names, a smoking device invention, Groucho Marx lecture fee in blood, and a Cortland Christmas shipping plan with a contact number and holiday wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groucho Marx
University of Oregon
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Wire Boat Works Sales and Service
Champ Hurricanes
Golden Triangle Realtors Listing Bureau
Jersey
Sunset Valley Dairy
Parker Bros
Borden’s
Co. G. Haller
South Bumby
Filaire
Meecested
Meme
Molloy
Sylvan Dr
Heim Rd
Cliff G. Haller
Bumby
BY Gretchen T. Elliott
Mase
Highland
Anna Carr
Daniel DeFoe
Sylvan Shores
Henry Stein
Sylvan Shores Hote
American Legion Home Highland Street
Link Stationery & Printing CO
Donnelly
Browns Hardware
Eustis, Fla
Make Brown's
Consult
Mount Dora, Fla
John Locke
C. E. Brown
Ortland’s Orner
Empire State Buildings
Mohammed
Cortland’s
Jim Jackson
Sylvan. Shores
Ant
Maryland
Antique and Refinishing Shop
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