Families Return from Travels to Sylvan Shores Homes
The Perrys settle in Sylvan Shores after choosing a shaded Florida lot and bringing builder plans home. Mr and Mrs Vernon Lee visit their Sylvan Shores residence after two and a half months in New York and New Jersey. Local residents report a brisk stream of northern visitors, with several families traveling from New York, New Jersey, and Ohio for summer returns and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erry A
Palmerford
Perrys
Florida
Sylvan Shores
New York
New Jersey
Mrs. Vernon Lee
Dora Students Named National Merit Semi Finalists
Mount Dora principal Jack Morgan announces two students Patricia Gail Spear and Thomas James Harvey have been named semi finalists in the National Merit Scholarships. They are among the 10 000 highest scorers on the qualifying tests and may enter further examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Jack Morgan
Patricia Gail Spear
Thomas James Harvey
Local families share travels and summer memories
Three weeks ago a heat wave reminded residents of Florida as families, including Mr. and Mrs. John Tradinger, W. Eardley Wilmot, C. E. Funk, Miss Florence Kennedy, Fernald Hutchins, Harry E. Niles, Rex Van Buskirk, Joseph Etchells and Catherine, describe trips from Epping New Hampshire to Stratford Connecticut Saginaw Michigan Kennebunkport Maine and Norfolk Virginia. Some report returning home or moving locations as the season ends with new freedoms after selling property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Kennedy
Florence
Saginaw
Mich
Gracie
Michigan
Fernald Hutchins
Boston
Tremain
Harry E. Niles
Manchester
Rex van Buskirk
Liberty St
Norfolk
van Buskirk
United States Navy
Joseph Etchells
Catherine
Kennebunkport
Bridge Tourney Set for Saturday in Leesburg
Duplicate Bridge tournament and benefit card party in Leesburg supports the American Red Cross Disaster Fund. Events at the Elks club start with 1:30 pm afternoon games and a 7:30 pm evening session. Mount Dora committee members include Mrs. John Alden Murray and others. Mrs. Roland Cooper is tournament director. Tickets at the door or from Mrs. Roland Cooper EV 3-3223. Players should bring their own cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
American Duplicate Bridge League
American Red Cross Disaster Fund
Elks Club
Leesburg
Mount Dora
John Alden Murray
Roland Cooper
Marshall Collins
Ernest Butler
Merritt Reeve
William Clifton
Mount Dora Garden Club Plans Winter Garden Prep Panel
The Mount Dora Men's Garden Club will meet next Monday at 8 p.m. in the Community building. The program, Preparation of the Garden for Winter, includes a panel discussion on fall and winter garden problems. With 162 members and summer attendance averaging 65, members are asked to bring two guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Men’s Garden Club
Wesleyan Service Guild Hour of Prayer and Self-Denial
The Wesleyan Service Guild schedules its Hour of Prayer and Self-Denial service at Mrs. Myron Taylor home 909 East Ninth Avenue on Thursday October 15 at 7 45 p m Mrs Taylor to lead the program and gifts dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Guild
Wesleyan Service Guild
Myron Taylor
Tangerine Garden Club Chooses 1959 Officers
The Tangerine Garden Club meets October 20 at Mrs H Rudolph Shepherd’s home to plan the Country Store for November 13 and 14. The group announces 1959 60 officers including President Mrs Shepherd and other elected officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangerine Garden Club
S. S. Sadler
Maurice Tynan
R. Paul Ashbaugh
Joseph Swift
Shepherd
C. E. Poling
Arvid Anderson
Robert Quixley
C. E. Hughes
Faith Lutheran Ladies Aid Donates Funds for Sunday School
The Ladies Aid Society voted to donate 150 dollars to the church Sunday school for equipment. The Luther Women’s Missionary League will give 100 dollars for small chairs. A church bazaar is set for Thursday November 19 from 3 to 9 p.m. Mrs. R. K. Mueller was welcomed as a new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of
The
Faith Lutheran Church
Luther Women’s Missionary League
R. K. Mueller
Ideas Are the Mightiest Influence on Earth
A philosophical glimpse attributes power to ideas as humanity's strongest force, framing thought as the spark behind progress, invention, and societal change. It emphasizes creative thinking shaping culture, policy, and innovation across eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Channing
Therapy Hobby Lovers Gather Here in District 7 Florida
Over 400 reservations are made for a hobby workshop at the American Legion Memorial home hosted by Lakes and Hills Garden club. The event targets Junior Garden club leaders and hobby enthusiasts with 22 phases of youth garden work and therapy activities led by Mrs. Herbert Stoothoff of Mount Dora and Mrs. C. E. Saunders of Orlando.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District 7
Florida Federation of Garden Clubs
American Legion
Members Place Marker on Grave for Miss Hattie M. Allen
Maj Francis L Dade chapter of the United States Daughters of 1812 will meet on Thursday October 15 at 11 a m in Sorrento cemetery to place a marker on the grave of Miss Hattie M Allen organizing president of the chapter The service will be conducted by chaplain Mrs David M Wright of Eagle Lake a longtime friend and admirer of Miss Allen After the ceremony members will meet at Mrs M F Cowart s home in Sorrento then go to Fralick s restaurant for luncheon and a business meeting Hostesses are Mrs C H Estey and Mrs Samuel T Bolton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis L. Dade
United States Daughters of 1812
Sorrento
Hattie M. Allen
David M. Wright
Eagle Lake
Miss Allen
M. F. Cowart
Fralick’s Restaurant
C. H. Estey
Samuel T. Bolton
William Dean Howells Quotation on Performance and Promise
A brief quotation notes that an act of performance outweighs a world of promise. The line attributed to William Dean Howells emphasizes action over empty expectation, reflecting a practical view of achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dean Howells
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Epping
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Ait
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DIXIE
Rehbaums Hardware
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