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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1956

Page

3

JWC Plans January Chanticleers Concert In Mount Dora

The Junior Woman's Club advances a January 19 program by The Chanticleers a male vocal quartet with opera Broadway and TV credits at Mount Dora Community Building. Bill Fegan Atlanta PR man outlined the act and poetry angle. The club also discussed United Nations Peace Week devotions and Florida Farm Colony support.

Mount Dora Chanticleers Bill Fegan Atlanta Robert Frost Carl Sandburg United Nations Action For Peace Harold Overhiser Clearwater Florida Farm Colony Stanley Tyre Paul Odom Frank Stewart Frederick Sleight Dwight Mosteller Leonard Phillips Fegan George R. Johnson C. K. Depew

Gen Summerall Memory to be Honored Nov 12

The late Gen Charles P Summerall once a Mount Dora school teacher and Lake County native will be honored at the Lake County courthouse Veterans Day ceremony. He died in Washington in May 1955 after a long military career including Meuse- Argonne command and service in France.

Charles P. Summerall Mount Dora Lake County Washington West Point Peking China William H. Seward Haines Mission Alaska United States Military Academy San Antonio Tex National Guard

Lund Defends Ike Policies On Nation Debt

Arnold Lund Republican candidate for Congress in the Fifth District spoke to the St Johns County Republican Club about national debt. He argued the Treasury lacks cash surplus and that deficits must be funded by taxation or borrowing, urging budget balance and a surplus under Ike. He also advocated raising Social Security benefits from 1200 to 1800 for beneficiaries to sustain a decent living.

Arnold Lund Congress St. Johns County Republican Club Treasury Ike Lund

Allied Mission to Fiume and General Summerall in Peace Era

Allied Mission to Fiume was attached to the American Commission to negotiate peace in Paris and joined General Pershing on his Italy tour. General Summerall served as chief of staff from 1926 to 1930, later presiding at The Citadel until near his death.

Fiume Paris Pershing Italy Summerall Citadel

Theatre Offers Memory Prizes at Princess Theatre

The Princess theatre announces a memory contest with guest tickets as prizes. Manager Larry King says the first 15 people who name the middleweight champion defeated by Rocky Graziano in Somebody Up There Likes Me will win tickets for the Nov 1 and 2 showing. The contest follows a suggestion from student Pat Reese.

Rocky Graziano Princess Theatre Thurs Larry King King Pat Reese

Women Plan Bazaar at Presbyterian Church

The Women’s Association of the Presbyterian Church invites residents to mark November 20 for a church bazaar and luncheon. Mrs. E. G. Rice leads the luncheon 11 am to 2 pm, with refreshments 3 to 6 pm by Mrs. E. R. Phillips and team. Bazaar items include needlework attic treasures potted plants and baked goods led by Mrs. C. A. Carrier F. D. Hubbard and others.

Women’s Association of the Presbyterian Church E. G. Rice E. R. Phillips C. A. Carrier F. D. Hubbard A. K Bennett

Mid-Lakes Orchid Society Formed Near Mount Dora

Orchid fanciers in Mount Dora area organized the Mid-Lakes Orchid Society at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Coleman in Eustis. A meeting is set for November 12 at Mrs. Charles Harris’s home in Eustis. Temporary officers named include Louis Hanson of Leesburg as president, Major Charles Harris of Eustis as vice president, and William Coleman of Eustis as secretary-treasurer.

Mount Dora New Mid-Lakes Louis Hanson Leesburg Charles Harris Eustis William Coleman

C.E.S. to Honor Grand Instructor at Masonic Temple

C E S meets The Order of Eastern Star will honor the Grand Instructor at its meeting at 8 o clock tonight at the Masonic Temple. There will be initiation. Members and visitors are invited to attend.

Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Women Hear Of New Clime In East Town

Mae W. C. Daniels of Saati spoke on the African scene at a We etee club event. Dr. F. C. Andrews described clinic efforts for expectant mothers in the colored district and needs for a sterilizer oxygen tank and resuscitator. The club planned Halloween carnival activities and candy making sessions led by Mrs. LeRoy Spilatore. Local women reported on state meetings, and a Lake County Federation gathering was announced with a Leesburg luncheon.

Mae W. C. Daniels Saati Av. School F. C. Andrews Theodore Schneider Andrews LeRoy Spilatore Edward Petersen Florence Hawkins J. B. Booth Nadine Carroll A. M. Garrison W. E. Wilmot Petersen Harold Overhis

Dorans in Waterman Memorial Hospital

In hospital this week are Mrs. Dertre Jones and James Hiltabidle at Waterman Memorial in Eustis.

Dorans Waterman Memorial Eustis Dertre Jones James Hiltabidle

Rainfall in Mount Dora Reaches 50.6 Inches This Year

Mount Dora received 7 inches of rainfall last week raising the annual total to 50.6 inches and the October total to 12.4 inches. Last year at the same time rainfall stood at 52.7 inches.

Mount Dora

Mr Armbrester Returns to Dora Mount Dora Pharmacy

James E. Armbrester returns to Mount Dora Pharmacy where he once worked in the 1930s as an assistant to owner R. E. Lee. He previously served as a pharmacist in Knoxville, Tennessee and plans to move his wife and son to Mount Dora soon.

Mount Dora Dorans James E. Armbrester R. E. Lee The Red Cross Knoxville, Tenn Florida James, Jr Winter Park

Boys Split Prize For Carnival Poster

The fifth grade won the prize for best carnival posters advertising the Parent Teacher Association event. Two boys shared the award, John Bumgardner and Daniel Mc Whorter, for their artistic posters.

Parent-Teacher Association John Bumgardner Daniel McWhorter

Gracious Florida Living Theme Tour by Garden Club

The Poinsettia Circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden club hosts an open house and tea on Thursday November 8 presenting two Mount Dora homes. Dr. and Mrs. Fred Vincenti at Sylvan Shores Point showcase a modern lake home with a Florida room and beach patio. Dr. and Mrs. J Basil Hall at Lake Shore Drive feature contemporary interiors blended with traditional furnishings and a practical floor plan.

Florida Poinsettia Circle of the Lakes and Hills

PTA Poster Prize Winners Highlight Student Work

The PTA awarded a best poster prize and James Hutchinson won the $1 second prize for his standalone entry.

PTA James Hutchinson

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Golden Triangle A. L.ee Herlong Tavares Bertha Tidball Precinct M. N. Baldwin Mr. Lund Henry P. Reitz Tavares Republican Club JWC Princess Mount Dora, Florida Vistayisi Technicolor Marin Lewis ‘Ponds Cartoon—Beanstalk Bunny Color Parade — Modern Minute Men Spencer Tracy Seer Tel SUN MON He Cho Sole Fury Chilly Willy Widmark Farr Iad NEWMAN + ANGELS Neptune Dunphy Wise Boat Works Evergreen First Federal Savings and Loan Association Women Plan Orchid Fanciers Farm Society C.E.S East Town MR. Armbrester Leonard Barker Den J. G. Ray, JR Fisher Chevrolet Atiaixo"aw Eustis, Florida Clark Chevrolet, Inc South Bay Street
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