Forty years ago Curtis Minkley tours Tampa for Tribune prize
Tampa Morning Tribune reporter Curtis Minkley visits Tampa to attend the Florida North Carolina game as a guest of the paper. He has earned a repeat trip for his route-building efforts. The article also notes a Halloween Carnival hosted by the Parent Teacher Association on the public school grounds with masquerade prizes, games, a grab bag, and refreshments. It lists film showings at Eustis Theatre this week featuring The Gay Divorcee and The Black Cat among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Minkley
Tampa Morning Tribune
Tampa
Tribune
Curtis
Parent-Teacher Association
Fifth Ave
Eustis Theatre
Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers
Richard Allen
Ida Lupino
Boris Karloff
Bela Lugosi
The
Hoot Gibson
Mount Dora Survives October Hurricane with Minor Damage
Thirty years ago on October 26 1944 Mount Dora faced the October hurricane. Winds were strong but below hurricane force. Minor damage to homes and businesses occurred along with some roof leaks and blown putty windows. Electric and phone service were briefly disrupted. Captain Leon B Cheek Jr and Mrs Cheek stayed with her parents as local residents aided recovery after the storm.
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Mount Dora
Hanes
Leon B. Cheek Jr
H. T. Fenn
Tracy M. Kramer Jr
Miami
T. M. Kramer
Petticoat Fever to Open at IceHouse Theatre
Twenty years ago Petticoat Fever, a humorous farce, will begin a new season at the IceHouse Theatre next Wednesday. Rehearsals are in progress with cast members Jack O'Brien Charles Wareing Jean Patterson Col P S Lauben Mrs Jack Fromberg Ed Vogler and E F Chubby Merchant.
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IceHouse Theatre
Jack O'Brien
Charles Wareing
Jean Patterson
Col. P. S. Lauben
Jack Fromberg
Ed Vogler
E. F
Chubby" Merchant
The Poet's Corner on United Way Campaign
The poem urges support for United Way during its campaign season. It praises the plan to keep agencies alive and save time and manpower, and calls readers to open hearts and give so less fortunate may live. The verse ends with a plea to lift voices in prayer for full campaign success.
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United Way
Mount Dora Court Docket For Oct 16
The Mount Dora City Court docket lists Kent Hollingsworth for reckless driving and alcohol involvement failed to appear. several defendants pled guilty on careless driving with varied fines. Neal Barrow and Laurie Wenzink faced petit larceny with suspended sentences. Mack Person pleaded guilty to concealed weapon with fines. others include A and B assault charges continued and various guilty verdicts with fines and sentences.
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Kent M. Hollingsworth
Bobby F. Steele Jr
Willie Jones
Arthur L. Miller
Neal Barrow
Laurie L. Wenzink
John M. Pope
Rebecca A. Coffaro
Nolle Presse
Jean Johnson
A&b
Mack N. Person
Alan Steele
Teresa G. Ring
Rene Martinez
George D. Boothroy
Thomas Bilvin
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By Diane Demro
Quentin Cooper
Western Auto
Alexander St
Curtis Wise
Renee
E. H. Cross
Betnie Johnston
Debbie Brown
Diana Marshall
George Lappin
Julie Melvin
Markie Melvin
Kathy Jackson
Kristin Fai
Dooney St
Mt Dora
Fiona
the Poet’s Corner
Mount Dora Court
Mount Dora City Court
Roy Caldwell
Roy W. Caldwell
Treas
Keith Meredith
Maxwell
PROMI
P.O. Box
Mount Gora
Florida
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