Vogel Called Fit by Children of Galilean Home
The Galilean Academy of Florida founder John Vogel, based near Fruitland Park, faces a Welfare Department challenge but gains support from 13 year old Beverly Vogel and other children who testify to his kindness. Vogel traces his work to a Kentucky roots, building a home for 19 to 85 children, fueled by prayer and faith.
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Kingdom of God
Beverly Vogel
Daddy
John Vogel
Galilean Children’s Home
Kentucky
Lake County
Fruitland Park
Galilean Academy of
Florida
Jesus
Truman G. Futch
Welfare Department
Vogel
Galilean Academy
Chicago
Moody Bible Institute
Corbin
Kentucky Welfare Department
Hills of
Controversial Reverend Vogels Family Portrait Highlights Galilean Home
The feature shows Rev. John Vogel with his mother Mrs Gladys Ipema and his children Debbie 3 Sharon 5 Beverly 13 along with siblings Jean Bobbie and Earl in a Galilean setting in Kentucky and Florida. Beverly, at 13, recently began organ lessons and impresses with tunes while praising her father as kind.
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Little Vogels
John Vogel
Gladys Ipema
Little Debbie
Sharon
Jean
Galilean
Kentucky
Galilean Academy of Florida
Bobbie
Earl
Beverly
Jesus
Galilean academy plans near Fruitland Park
Janet watches Trudy practice religious melodies at the Galilean academy where music lessons are offered. The site includes 160 acres near Fruitland Park with a lake and islands. Rev Vogel envisions an academy chapel lighthouse with canal boats for studies in history and civics. Visitors welcome along Highway 441.
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Galilean Academy
Janet
Trudy
Galilean
Fruitland Park
Mr. Vogel
Highway 441
Baptists to Hear Talk on Africa Today
The Woman's Missionary Union of the First Baptist church begins its Full mission study on Africa with speaker Mrs. Ramon Brothers at 11 am. She will display African curios and present slides on continental work. New officers are W. K. Stokley president, Bernice Rawles and Robert Caudell vice presidents, Wilton secretary, Mildred Phay treasurer. Brotherhood officers include W. K. Stokley president, Arch. Gore and Bob.
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Woman's Missionary Union of the
First Baptist Church
Africa
Ramon Brothers
Jerseyite Praises Dora's Courtesy
A New Jersey woman visiting Mount Dora found a policeman had just put a nickel in her meter rather than issue a ticket. She credits courtesy shown to out of state license plates and says she has not experienced similar treatment elsewhere. She declined to give her name but asked for a note praising Mount Dora police.
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New Jersey
Mount Dora
Gardeners to Hear Bees at Work Night
The Men's Garden club will hear a talk on bees and their hive workings at 8 p.m. next Monday at the Community near Haynie. The speaker, head of the alien rties department at the University of Florida, spoke to a 1952 club with 32 members. the group has since grown to 131 members.
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Haynie
Alien Rties
University of Florida
Mrs Tally Leads Dollars for Democrats Campaign
Lucile Tally of Tavares heads the Lake County Dollars for Democrats drive to broaden political participation. She argues hundreds of Americans giving a little can match large gifts to the Republican party. The two day drive runs Friday and Saturday.
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Lucile Tally of
Tavares
Lake County
Pew
Whitney
Three Major Fines Imposed in Court
A police court on Monday imposed three major fines. William Dudley of East Town paid a $100 fine for being in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. The report notes two additional large fines in the same session.
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William Dudley
East Town
Merchants Vote To Stay Open Friday Night
Merchants in the Wacohens division of the Chamber vote to extend Friday night hours and keep Wednesday afternoons open through winter to boost business. A committee will promote Christmas sales while another coordinates with the Chamber for overall activity. Welcome efforts to newcomers are praised, with coupon gift books from about 20 local merchants. Attending were store representatives and Chamber president Roy Christopher.
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Wacohenss
A of Commerce
Florida
Ito
J. E. Wilcox
Economy Super Market
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Stewart
Merchants Division
Sally Dress Shop
Finlayson’s Dry Goods
Rehbaum’s Hardware
Peters Paint and Appliance
Bronson
Grand Leader Marks 30 Years in Mount Dora Store
Mount Dora celebrates 30 years of Grand Leader department store with a store wide sale by owner Mrs. Fannie Spilky. The business began with her late husband Sol Spilky in 1927 after moving from New York City. The store has occupied its current Donnelly Street site for 20 years and Spilky’s two daughters reside in Washington DC and Kingsport TN.
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Grand Leader
Mount Dora
Fannie Spilky
Spilkys
Florida
New York City
Donnelly ,St
Tremain Realty
Baby Carol Jean Richburg Born at Waterman Memorial
A girl named Carol Jean Richburg was born to Mr and Mrs Roger Richburg at Waterman Memorial hospital on October 5. The baby weighed 5 pounds 10 ounces.
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Carol Jean
Roger Richburg
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Mount Dora florist elected Central Florida Retail Florist VP
Anne Merchant of Mount Dora was elected vice president of the Central Florida Retail Florist association in Orlando Monday evening. Her husband Col. E. F. Merchant previously served as association president two years ago.
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Anne Merchant
Mount Dora
Central
Tavares Man Objects 10 Hearing Pro Only On Annexation Plan
A Sylvan Shores resident challenged the annexation plan at a Sylvan Shores Property Owners association meeting. Officials outlined tax effects for 425 homes, costs of extending city services, and potential police, zoning, and street lighting benefits in Mount Dora expansion.
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Tavares
Sylvan Shores
Sylvan Shores Property Owners Association
Chester Crum
John Cope
Mount Dora
Roy Christopher
Crum
Christopher
W. D. Patton
William C. Stewart
Association
Cope
Mr. Cope
Board of Directors
Harvey R. Osterland
A. K. Bennett
Atty
W. M. Kennedy
Stewart
New Territory
New Area
Eustis Rd
Franklin Park
Sanford Rd
Patton
Shores
Henry A. Stein
New
Sylvan Shores Realty Co
Rainfall Surpasses 1956 Levels at Mount Dora Growers Coop
The Mount Dora Growers Cooperative reports that rainfall so far this year totals 18 inches more than the same period in 1956, marking a notable year-to-date gain in precipitation.
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Mount Dora
Unincorporated Problems: Mail And Swimming
Sylvan Shores residents urged Mount Dora area action on mail delivery to doors and a public swimming area at Morningside Park. They also pressed for a traffic light at Morningside Drive and the highway. President John Cope named Harvey R. Osterland committee chair to pursue mail delivery. Osterland criticized postal obstacles and urged legislative help.
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Sylvan Shores
Mount Dora
Morningside Dr
John Cope
Harvey R. Osterland
Osterland
Harry Hopcraft
Washington
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Eustis
Tavares
Florida
Cope
Peta
Association
Board of County Commissioners
Ores Morningside
Eciie
Coke Gaekaee
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Lakeland
Welfare Board
Leesburg
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Jerseyite
Dora
Mrs. Tally
Sylvan
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