Stoothoff Family Roots in Mount Dora Growing
The Stoothoff family plans to remain in Mount Dora as Herbert Stoothoff oversees Zellwin Farms and five sons attend local schools. The couple moved from Sanford seven years ago seeking convenient access to church and work, with future sons expected to join the Hurricane Cane lineup. The family, active in the Episcopal Church, anticipates transferring church membership to St Thomas in Eustis.
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Stoothoff
Mount Dora
Dan Spear
Hurricanes
Neil
George
Charlie Stoothoff
Chris Stoothoff
Fred
Herbert Stoothoff
Zellwin Farms
Mount
Christine Powell
St. Thomas
Eustis
Sanford
Elks Lodge
Dean
Mr. Stoothoff
Charlie
Chris
E. Eighth
Choir director shifts at Mount Dora church music roles
Arthur Colaianni, the Mount Dora school music director, now directs music at First Methodist church. Lee Dettra, school department pianist, replaces Frances Walters as organist after Walters resigns for home duties. Colaianni leads first choir rehearsal Wednesday September 7 at 7 30 p m with an ensuing fellowship gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Colaianni
Mount Dora’s
First Methodist Church
Lee Dettra
Frances Walters
Colaianni
College Farewell Planned by Center
A farewell party for the Class of 1955 members bound for college will be staged by the Youth Center Friday evening at 7:30. The event includes dancing games and other entertainment with refreshments. President Nancy Ellis announces details.
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Youth Center
Nancy Ellis
Notable Guests Entertain in New York and Canton Visits
Jean from New York City and Gale Evans of Ludowici Georgia are highlighted in social hosting. Gale runs a ballet studio and toured Georgia North Carolina with Nancy Hamilton. Emma J. O Hara and Lottie Cookingham hosted Florida visitors including Anthony Desimone of New Hartford New York.
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Jean
New York City
Canton
N. Y
Emma Heaton
Nancy Hamilton
Ken Hamilton
Sylvan Shores Hotel
Gale Evans
Ludowici
Georgia
Nancy
Gale
North Carolina
Emma J. O’hara
Alexander Sr
Lottie Cookingham
Florida
Anthony Desimone
New Hartford
O’hara
Cookingham
New Florida Radio Station WGTO to Begin Broadcasting
Central Florida gains WGTO at Haines City a 10 000 watt station on dial 540 set to go on air Friday September 9 at 6 30 am with a dedicatory program at 2 pm from Pine Crest hotel studios. Robert T Convey KWK president and sports announcer leads project with Ray E Cady as manager connecting Florida citrus belt coverage. The past is clear as a mirror the future as hard as lacquer.
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Florida
Lake County
WGTO
Haines City
Pine Crest Hotel
Robert T. Convey
KWK
St. Louis
Ray E. Cady
St. Louis Company
Miss Bullard to Wed Leesburg Man in Mount Dora
Miss Marion Bullard of Mount Dora will marry Samuel B. Valentine of Leesburg in a Saturday ceremony at 4 pm at the Dover home. Rev. David Coffield will perform the rites with Mrs. Coffield singing. After a wedding trip the couple will live in Leesburg.
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Lake County
Mount Dora
Marion Bullard
Samuel B. Valentine
Leesburg
Miss Bullard
Valentine
J. Toms Dover
E. Eighth
David Coffield
Coffield
Harold Larsen
Mounday
Tangerine Notes A Winter Park Obituary and Local Moves
Miss Elizabeth V. Colburn dies in Winter Park after a long Vermont career and active Tangerine Society work. Other notes include new residents Mr and Mrs L G Foxworth and son James, grove transfer by Clayton Chafer and Leonard Godfrey, and local health updates.
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Elizabeth V. Colburn
Winter Park
Tangerine
Mary A. Colburn
Tangerine Improvement Society
Swift
University of Vermont
M. B. Swift
E. E. la Rue
Clayton Chafer
Leonard Godfrey
Upper Sandusky
Ohio
Zellwood
Chafer
H. H. Bradford
L. G. Foxworth
James
Melva
Jack Batton
Foxworth
Tyndall
Earl van Valkenburg
Smallwood
N. Y
Hubbard Seward
Ridgewood
N. J
F. D Hubbard
John Blair
Florida
Present Work Shapes Future, Quote by George MacDonald
A quotation from George MacDonald urges that the best preparation for the future lies in the present and in completing the last duty. The sentiment emphasizes immediate responsibility as the foundation for later success and wisdom.
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George Macdonald
Preachers Set Topics for Sunday Worship
Dr C A Carriel returns to the Presbyterian pulpit with a sermon titled Following Christ Outside the Camp. Rev W D Aubrey, who led services during the minister’s absence, preached on spiritual growth through faith and the virtues that follow. The Methodist service, led by Rev H Maurice Felton, centers on We Would See Jesus with an evening Turn on the Light. Baptist pastor Rev David Coffield speaks on Jesus Concept of Happiness at morning worship.
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C. A. Carriel
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Aubrey
Jesus
Methodist Church
H. Mauriece Felton
Baptist Church
David Coffield
JWC to Hold Reception for New Members
The Junior Woman's Club invites eligible feminine newcomers to join and attend a reception at the Community building on September 7. The meeting begins at 8 p.m. and is open to members and qualifying newcomers, women 35 and under. For details call Mrs. Melvin or Mrs. Stary.
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Joseph Melvin
Melvin
Earl Stary
WSCS Beach Party Before Mount Dora Meeting
The Orlando WSCS district executive board held a beach party and luncheon at Mrs. O. H. Conway in Mount Dora ahead of a quarterly business session. Lake County members Eunice Gates Christine Hiller Sylvia Stewart attended with Rev. Jesse E. Waller and other guests from Orlando Mount Dora and Daytona Beach.
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Orlando
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Mount Dora
O. H. Conway
Old
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