Founding Fathers Spirit Guides 1950 World Unity Meet
At Washington 700 United World Federalists gathered to chart a world peace via United Nations. They urged world government under law, echoing the founders’ unity and calling for funds, pledging $85,000 at a banquet watched by 500 turned away. Justice Douglas framed the challenge and opportunity for a global political structure.
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America
Washington
United States
New Guard
United Nations
United World Federalists
William O. Douglas
U.S. Supreme Court
Victory feast at Keen ranch honors Hurricanes win over Tavares
Eager football players and guests celebrate at the Allison Keen ranch in Lake Jem after the Hurricanes defeated Tavares on Oct. 6. Mrs Keen arranged the cake and the center display shows dolls representing the players for the kickoff.
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Allison Keen
Lake Jem
Mrs. Keen
Hurricanes
Tavares
Unique Cake Is Theme Of Keens Unusual Party
The Allison Keen Ranch near Lake Jem hosted 125 guests for a victory celebration with a football field cake 17 by 25 inches as a centerpiece. Mount Dora and Tavares colors decorated the miniature field while players, dates, and faculty mingled under lanterns and oak logs.
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Allison Keen
Lake Jem
Old South
Florida
Mount Dora
Tavares
John Loves Mary set to open at IceHouse Theatre
Rehearsals are underway for the November production John Loves Mary to be staged November 2 3 and 4 at the IceHouse theatre. The comedy about postwar family relations stars Jim and Helen Jackson Berrien and Sally McCain Merle Cleary Evelyn Vaughn Col H F Merchant Walter J Pattom George Benjamin and Larry Hunt. The cast reflects a recent movie with Ronald Reagan Jack Carson and Edward Arnold and Mae Buckman directs for Lake county's little theatre. A little thought and kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money.
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IceHouse Theatre
John Loves
Mary
Jim and
Helen Jackson
Berrien
Sally McCain
Merle Cleary
Evelyn Vaughn
Col. H. F. Merchant
Walter J. Pattom
George Benjamin
Larry Hunt
Ronald Reagan
Jack Carson
Edward Arnold
Lake County
Little Theatre
Mae Buckman
Mount Dora Dominates Tavares With 13–0 Victory
In a high school game Mount Dora blanked Tavares 13 to 0 as Tavares wore red and white and Mount Dora's officials appeared in black and white stripes while the score board displayed the lopsided result.
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Tavares
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Pledges Support for United Nations
Alan Cranston president of UWF writes to Alan in New York City noting Mount Dora’s continued pledge to support the United Nations as shown in this edition.
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Alan Cranston
UWF
New York City
Mount Dora
The
United Nations
Pi Phi Florida Chapter Plans Yearly Program
Lake county Pi Beta Phi alumnae met at Eustis Power Lounge with Ruth Rice hosting to finalize the year’s programs. They will join 800 Pi Phis statewide for Pi Phi State Day in Orlando next April featuring national president Amy B. Oaken as speaker. A special Nov 2 meeting at Margaret Lafroos’ home will bring Pf Phis with St. Petersburg Province vice-president Mrs. George W. Bartlett. The Nov 4 regular meeting at Anna Margaret Pease’s home, with Tuer Cox and Betsy Kramer in charge, was attended by Mrs. Lafroos, Helen Roof, Marian Haywood, Norma Christopher, Mrs. Pease, Betsy Kramer, Joyce Duggen, Catherine Stockwell, Margaret Hunter, Madeline Shriner, Ian Brikbeck and Ruth Rice.
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Pi Beta Phi
Eustis Power Lounge
Ruth Rice
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Orlando
Amy B. Oaken
Margaret Lafroos
George W. Bartlett
St. Petersburg
Anna Margaret
Pease
Tuer Cox
Betsy Kramer
Lofroos
Helen Roof
Marian Haywood
Norma Christopher
Joyce Duggen
Catherine Stockwell
Margaret Hunter
Madeline Shriner
Ian Brikbeck
We Truly and Earnestly Aspire to Be Quote
A reflective line by Anna Jameson on identity and ideal endsuring selfhood and purpose. The quote emphasizes striving toward a genuine embodiment of one’s aspirations. It reads as a philosophical musing on personal character.
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Anna Jameson
One On Me Language Struggles and Signs Compared
A reflective piece notes poor foreign language progress from childhood through senior years. The author laments failing to learn languages beyond English while acknowledging relief in endorsing sign language as a practical alternative.
No Port or Wind in Business, Seneca Hubbard Quote
A compact quotation card linking Seneca to Elbert Hubbard via the idea that lacking a destination negates favorable winds and that business success relies on steady effort without over seriousness. The pair of maxims contrasts ancient wisdom with modern work ethic without naming people or events.
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Seneca
Hurricanes threaten homes as windstorm losses loom
Weather updates warn several storms may miss direct hits but bring strong winds and potential damage. Homeowners are urged to verify windstorm insurance coverage and prepare for possible property losses.
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GOTH
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Trigger
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