Water sports thrill in Winter Haven and Clermont crowds
Sunday and Monday floods of action at Winter Haven and Clermont dominated Central Florida lakeside fun. Florida Federation of Outboard Clubs raced midgets and runabouts with upsets, crashes, and bold driving as spectators cheered in the sunny weekend.
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Florida
Winter Haven
Clermont Three Towns
Florida Federation of Outboard Clubs
Marine Oval
J. C. Cox, Jr
Lake Alfred
Johnny Ferlita
Jack Wyckoff
Tampa
Miami
Committee Studies Financing For New Municipal Pool
A three member Dorans committee begins a full review of financing options for a proposed municipal pool. Mayor Fortner, Councilman Hale, and George White of the Chamber of Commerce lead the inquiry as the city weighs costs and funding methods including possible referendum and tax or rent increases. The pool’s tentative cost is $30,000 and Gilbert Park is the preferred site per a Topic poll of 54 votes.
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Three Dorans
Roy Chris
J. E. Fortner
Otis Hale
George White
Chamber of Commerce
Gilbert Park
Christopher
Fortner
Dora
New Merchants Division
Long Illness Fatal To F. C. Irvine
Mount Dora friends mourn the death of 81 year old Frank C. Irvine of Sylvan Shores after a long illness. He died at home August 23 and funeral services were at St. Thomas Episcopal church in Eustis. Born in Zanesville Ohio he lived 14 years in Florida and spent most of his life in Brinton Pennsylvania. A Case School of Applied Science graduate he worked 30 years for the Pennsylvania Railroad. He is survived by his widow Elizabeth S. Irvine daughter Mrs Walter Kennedy and four grandchildren.
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Mount Dora
Frank C. Irvine
Sylvan Shores
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Eustis
Zanesville
Florida
Brighton
Case School of Applied Science
Cleveland
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
Elizabeth S. Irvine
Walter C. Kennedy
Rehbaums Open Appliance Store Mount Dora
Mount Dora opens Rehbaum Appliance at 432 Donnelly Ave with roses on display and new home appliances. Alf Rehbaum Jr and Sr own it. J M Greene manages with Joe McCormic aiding outside contacts. Fannie Mae Eckholdt demonstrates. Robert Goodman oversees appliances. Dorans offer well wishes as the shop debuts.
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Mount Dora
Alf Rehbaum
Rehbaum
Donnelly Ave
J. M. Greene
Joe McCormic
Fannie Mae Eckholdt
Robert Goodman
Dorans
New Florida Motor Law Effective Oct. 1
A. Fire and Casualty Co through A. Lee French warns Dorans to prepare with insurance under Florida’s new motor vehicle safety responsibility law. Effective Oct 1, the law requires all auto owners and operators involved in an accident to hold liability insurance or risk losing driving privileges.
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Dorans
Florida
The
American Fire and Casualty Co
A. Lee French
Casters' Club eyes youth fishing gear drive
Past President Bob Bardwell urged members to donate old rods or surplus gear for youngsters. Margo solicits Dorans for equipment or cash to fund the club as Jay Malone Freddie Rose borough George Cox and the Kurras core are excited. Membership runs 9 to 17 with 6 804 schoolboys in vocational agriculture in state schools.
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Atd Lions Club
Bob Bardwell
Margo
Cortes
Dorans
Jay Malone
Freddie Roseborough
George Cox
Jay
Frederick Kurras
Zellwood News Briefs From Cocoa To Zellwood
Cocoa residents announce the birth of John Michael at Eustis. W. J. Upta graft dies. Kenston Alabama kin arrive. Bobby Wright dies after rabies shots lead to paralysis. Mrs Sarah E Brooks and family return to Alabama. Lydia Hoffman returns from North Dakota. Mrs Helen Letsinger visits Zellwood Inn. O B Goolsby improves after eye operation.
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Cocoa
R. W. Vincent
John Michael
Eustis
Claud Sheddan
Cleveland
J. H. Brown, Jr
Mr. Stewart
J. H
Key West
Sarah E. Brooks
Burch Brooks
W. J
Kenston
Alabama
Lydia Hoffman
North Dakota
Helen Letsinger
St. Petersburg
Zellwood Inn
O. B. Goolsby
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Crankem
Jac Flemming
Bradenton
Jack
Jack Stanford
Joe Swift
Swift
Joe
Flemming
Sanford
Lake Monroe
C Hydros
Miles Wilsey
Ramsey
Horace Cobb
Charlie Jones
Whity Miller
Charlie
Marty Howard
Christian
Marty
Clermont
Billy Rose
Council
Havana,Cuba
Plane Havana
Havana
Greyhound
Donnelly Mount Dora, Fla
F. C. Irvine
Mrs. Scott
Wolfe Miss Pennington
MISS
Wolfe
Clermont Labor Day
Margie Scott
Fred Wolfe
Clermont Chambers of Commerce
Brenwood Studio
Rehbaums
First Methodist Church
Ross Dutton
Mrs. Brown
George Gibson
Robert Turner
Det. Eckholdt
Roy Dutton
Patty Dean
Darlene Schaff
American Fire and Casualty Company
Home Office
Orlando, Fla
Mount Dora, Fla
Casters’ Club
Zellwood News
Brown Builders Supply CO
Third Avenue
Chrysler
Plymouth
Bay Street
Orange Avenue
Eustis, Florida
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