Mount Dora Aged Home Plan Faces County Resistance
Mount Dora Health and Welfare Council seeks support to build a county aged home on a 10 acre lake area near Leesburg offered to Lake County for 1000 dollars. Most commissioners back the site except one who objects for personal reasons. If chosen the county will seek a temporary one mill levy to fund construction and seek state and federal aid later.
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Mount Dora
Lake County
Slater Cox
Leesburg
Cox
Frances. Gravelee
Board of County Commissioners
Gravelee
Ed Mitchell
Doctor of Weather Plays Fisherman in Mount Dora
A 78 year old retired surgeon, described as an able Indianan, is pictured in Mount Dora early in the winter season. He demonstrates his own advice by heading out onto Lake Dora, casting a line into the depths. The scene highlights his robust health and ongoing hobby.
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Mount Dora
Lake Jesus Dora
Accident Claims Former Resident
An incident involving a former Dora resident occurred near a burial site at Woodland Memorial. After the event, the individuals involved proceeded with business in the area and returned to a nearby park setting.
Workshop Planned For Members Of The
A workshop for members of the group is planned to discuss upcoming activities and member involvement. The session aims to help participants coordinate schedules and share ideas for future events.
Halloween Parade to Be Biggest Ever at PTA Carnival
The 1952 PTA carnival plans a Halloween parade on October 31 at the school grounds. Four classes will judge outfits from pre school, department pits, and junior high Pahoa students. Business Women's group sponsors the funniest and most unique costumes with prizes for prettiest.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Pro
Loyal Democrats Split as Campaign Opens in Lake County
A Democratic rift surfaces in Lake County as Roy Hamlin leads a Stevenson campaign committee opposing any cross party voting. A new Democratic HQ opens in Tavares with volunteers, sample ballots, and rallies planned before the November 4 election amid threats to the party's unity and the Governor Stevenson bid.
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Lake County
Roy Hamlin
Stevenson
Eisenhower
Tavares
Nixon
Democrats
Irmast
Special Campaign Committee
Democratic Committee
Lucile Tally
H. L. Alexander
Hamlin
W. B. Gibson
Kattie Clare
Lady Lake
H. H. Hethcox
Umatilla
Eustis
Florida
Democratic Party
Sparkman
Prn
Tiny Larsen to Represent Florida at National 4-H Congress
Mount Dora's Tiny Larsen, a stellar 4-H member known for cooking sewing and beekeeping, is chosen as Florida's representative on food and nutrition at the National Congress of 4-H Clubs in Chicago. She leaves Nov 28 by train to attend the conference and prize program for exceptional 4-H work and strong academic performance.
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Tiny Larsen
Mount Dora
Florida
Chicago
Alma Warren
Tiny
Mdla Oypeewrtewen
Harold Larsen
Congress
Conrad Hilton
Warren
Lucy K. Miller
Lake County
Lake County Council of
4-H
Diane TeStrake
Florida State University
County Personalities: Walter Olsen’s WWI service and coaching career
Walter Olsen spent 13 months overseas in World War I leading a task battalion while promoting baseball. After discharge he studied at Western Michigan University, coached at Mt. Clemens High School for 15 years, and built strong sportsmanship. He helped many boys gain college entry and supported them financially.
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Walter Olsen
France
Walt Olsen
Ike” Eisenhower
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
Mt. Clemen’s
Mt. Clemens
Ne Ek
Lizabeth Urau
Ole
Detroit
Olsen
Go Aee
Local educator remembered for city wide athletic drive
W. A. Olsen promoted school athletics and helped parochial schools gain programs. Mt. Clemens residents honored him with a gift in 1922, a Ford car valued at 1200 dollars, presented by a Catholic priest. Olsen moved to Bay City in 1934 to lead a larger recreational paper.
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United States
Mt. Clemens
Ole
Bay City
Daughters Appeal For Help As Stock Of Funds Grows Low
Mrs Overhiser reported to the Mount Dora Health and Welfare Council on the Kings Daughters aid work. The Kings Daughters distributed 276 clothing items since school opening, including 27 pairs of shoes, with 349 dollars spent on food and clothes since June. Funds remain tight as regular contributions lag and the group seeks financial assistance.
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Harold Overhiser
Mount Dora
City Readhes Waterworks Improvement Program
Mount Dora advances a nearly 300000 project to expand the water system after the death of Councilman Ernest P. Mosteller. The plan includes three new pumps, larger mains, and a new pump house to double pressure and reduce fire risk, funded with revenue certificates rather than bonds.
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Mount Dora
Ernest Mosteller
Utilities Committee
Mosteller
Lou. L. Heaton
Leedy, Wheeler and Aleman
Orlando
Roy Christopher
Ave
Sylvan Shores
Albert O'Neill
Fifth Ave
Tremain
Donnelly
Council St
Tremain St
13Th St
Pinecrest
Lake Gertrude
Tne O'Neill
East Town
Franklin Park
Pene Pointes
Scout Leadership Courses Planned by Land O Lakes Council
Gladys Crane announces early November leadership courses for Brownies, Intermediate and Senior Scouts. Sessions run Nov 6 at Leesburg Tourist Center from 9 30 am to 2 30 pm, Nov 7 at Eustis Girl Scout House, and Nov 11 at Rogers Park Leesburg with a fourth session planned at the tis Girl Scout House.
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Land O'Lakes
Tis Girl Scout House
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DR. Feagler
Demos
Begin
Mabel Norris Reese
W. A. Olsen
RE. P. Mosteller
Ernest P. Mosteller
Robert M. Blackburn
Blackburn
Lions Club
Mel Wagner
Bill Stewart
Bill Williamson
George Litsinger
Sam Swiger
Pine Forest Park
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