Remembering Clarence Gudgeon A Mount Dora Gentleman
An obituary tribute to Clarence M. Gudgeon of Mount Dora honors a community figure known for selfless acts. Neighbors recall his help to rivals, his tireless work ethic, and a life guided by Masonry and kindness. His passing leaves a lasting, public and private memory of his quiet service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Tremain
R. C. Bardwell
Mount Dora
United
Clarence M. Gudgeon
Clarence Gudgeon
Brakes and vigilance urged for child safety near schools
With school resuming, drivers are urged to keep brakes in good condition and slow in school zones to prevent crashes with darting youngsters. The message stresses adult responsibility, constant vigilance, and the limits of child safety training.
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Clayton
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Weather Diary Week of Summertime Delays
A weekly Florida weather diary from Mount Dora chronicles hot days and cool spells across Sunday to Wednesday, noting showers, lake views, and breezes. It highlights locals arriving from northern heat, the hurricane threat easing, and a humorous jab at a minister’s weather column request amid seasonal heat.
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Linotype
Donnelly
Eustis
James Sutley
Akron Beacon Journal
Orlando
Zellwood
Dora
Mr. Sutley
Florida
Destiny That Binds Us As Brothers
A reflective line from Edwin Markham emphasizes shared fate and unity among people, stating that no one travels alone and everyone is linked as brothers on a common path. It inspires solidarity and mutual responsibility.
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Edwin Markham
Registration Day at M D H S Sparks Senior Return
Teens recount 1948 registration at M D H S as seniors return. Frances Smith faces chemistry cuts due to class consolidation and limits. New faces include Carolyn Burke and Ronald Aldrich. Burke Chisholm takes over as coach amid expectations of victories as students resume school.
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M.D.H.S
Frances Smith
Frances
Carolyn Burke
Apopka
Lois Driver
California
Mary Foucart
Pennsylvania
Mary
Mary Martha Simpson
North Carolina
L. G. Simpson
L. G
Johnny Faulkner
Ronald Aldrich
Burke Chisholm
Weather debate over New England hurricanes questioned
In a letter to the editor Mrs. Mary F. Blackburne criticizes an August 19 weather comparison, stating Weather Bureau records show only two New England hurricanes in seventy five years, 1938 and 1944, contradicting 239 cited events. She urges factual discussion and rejects propaganda.
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United States
Chamber Eree
Weather Bureau
New England
Florida
Mary F. Blackburne
Mount Dora reader plans winter stay in Lake County
A letter from Altone Krauss expresses appreciation for the Mount Dora Topic and shows keen interest in Lake County December through winter. He plans to visit soon to learn climate and living conditions and considers relocating and investing if suitable. He aims to become a permanent resident after arrival.
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Mount Dora
Lake County
Altone
Krauss
Card of Thanks for Mrs Willie Mae Caudel
The Caudel family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy after the death of wife and mother Mrs Willie Mae Caudel. Shelby Cau del Mrs Harold Larsen Robert Cau del Gordon Cau del. Inspirational quote by Bulwer-Lytton about purpose and will to labor.
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Willie Mae Caudel
Shelby Caudel
Harold Larsen
Robert Caudel
Gordon Caudel
Bulwer-Lyton
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East Crooked
Lake Gertrude
Donnelly St
Enos Hawkins
Ohio
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Harold Harpley
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R. J. Rollins
Cleveland
Lady Dora
W. L. Story
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WM. P. Wingler
General Insurance
Goodyear
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Mary Ann Bradford
K. A. Depew Materials CO
Tavares
Sylvan Shores
Browns Hardware
Paul B. Brown
Frigidaire
Pittsburgh
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Hion
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William
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Mermai
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Cathy Downs Leon Errol
Ladd
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Fan Dorothy Ladd-Lamour
Robert Preston
Lloyd Nolan
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Cree Macreyane
Mr. Peabody
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