Dora Society Seethes Over New Fashion Lengths
Mount Dora women debate the latest fashion trend with mixed views. Ginny McCabe and Celia Claflin argue against drastic changes, while others like Betty Siess and Kay Rehbaum express cautious support. Men, led by Harry Backus and Harry Hopcraft, oppose frequent style shifts citing cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gina
Mount Dora
Ginny” McCabe
Celia Claflin
Jean Colley Glanton
Florence Lee Melvin
Mary Taylor Simpson
Betty Siess
Dorans
Kay Rehbaum
Harry Backus
Harry Hopcraft
al Rehbaum, Jr
Cronwalts Snowed Atop Peaks And Welcomes Grandson
The Myron Cronwalts finish a 10,000 mile summer tour and reveal a July snowbound delay on Pikes Peak with 30 feet of snow on the highway. They celebrate a new grandson in Sheridan Wyoming near a visit with relatives and later report a birth in Rochester New York. Mrs Cronwalt stays in Rochester and plans to return to Mount Dora in September as the couple continues travel through the United States Mexico and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Cronwalts
Pikes Peak
Sheridan
Wyo
Rochester
W. P. Staplin
Sons Stage Surprise Reunion On Rieses
Mrs. William O. Riese of Lake Jem welcomed a surprise family reunion with her sons Henry Atkinson Francis and William Evan Francis arriving at her door. Mary Francis McClure from Columbus Ohio also visited before returning to her post as a high school teacher. Henry, a former weather observer in the Holy Land, now heads the Associated Hospital Services in New York City. William, formerly in the navy, teaches high school in Los Angeles. The brothers returned to their respective cities this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O. Riese
Lake
Jem
Henry Atkinson Francis
William Evan Francis
Holy Land
Associated Hospital Services
New York City
William
Los Angeles
Mission Society Meets at First Baptist Church Home
The Woman's Missionary society of the First Baptist church will meet at Mrs. J. M. McCown's home Saturday at 10 a.m. Miss Doris Camp will speak on America Must Be Christian. A covered dish luncheon will be served. Full attendance urged and visitors invited.
Florida Forest Service Maintains 102 Fire Towers Statewide
The Florida Forest Service operates a network of 102 fire towers across the state to monitor wildfires. The system supports early detection, coordinated response, and public safety efforts by forestry personnel and regional authorities.
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The
Florida Forest Service
Doran Appointed To Northern Seminary Staff
Mount Dora native Rev James Mosteller has been named an instructor at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Chicago. He will teach Preaching Values in English and American Literature while remaining as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church.
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James D. Mosteller
Mount Dora
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary
Chicago
Mr. Mosteller
A. J. Mosteller
Charles W. Koller
Oe Dora High School
Mosteller
Oglethorps University
Atlanta
Georgia
Pro- Brewton-Parker Junior College
Mount Vernon
Baptist Church
Don
Oaes
Astor
Calvary Baptist Deine
Northern
Chicago Baptist Association
Youth Assembly
Chicago Baptist Institute
Chicago Boy Scouts
South Shore Hospital School of Nursing
Citywide light and water service fee approved
R Heim asked the city to furnish his subdivision with light and water. A prior fee for collections there was abolished after objections. Council voted Tuesday night to charge the fee citywide, to be set after City Clerk Stewart surveys other cities where Eustis charges 75 cents.
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R. Heim
Concil
William Stewart
Eustis
Stewart
Social Personal Notes from Sylvan Shores and Nearby
Local residents report moves and visits during Labor Day weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stein return to their Sylvan Shores cottage on Washington Road, while Dr. and Mrs. James Glanton relocate to Sheridan Road. The Rehbaum family and friends from Ft Lauderdale, Wallace, and Shuman kin joined the holiday gathering. William McLachlan visits Mount Dora with five married children around New England, remaining until September's end. Edward Dwyer sails on the Queen Elizabeth for a two week business trip to London. Mrs. Glen Brown hosts a Wednesday Bridge Group at her Tavares home with Al Rehbaum Jr and other couples. Cal Dutton returns to Detroit after visiting his grandparents in town. Mrs. C. L. Jones and Frances Dutton accompany the Duttons. Edward Klatte and Colley await the fall term from Suez and Florida universities.
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Henry Stein
Sylvan Shores
Washington Road
Greenway Drive
James Glanton
Stein Place
Sheridan Road
William McLachlan
Mount Dora
New England
Glen Brown
Tavares
al Rehbaum, Jr
Millard Reid
Jesse Dooley
Howard Simpson
J.G. Ray, Jr
Buxtons Tour East and West In One Year
Mr and Mrs Frederic J Buxton continue a wide tour of the east after a U S itinerary that began in Hendersonville on August 22. They plan visits to Baltimore Spring Lake Lake Mohawk N J and the Smokies before returning to Mount Dora around mid September.
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Buxtons
Weekend Visitors Return From Various Florida Escapes
David and Donald French and Miss Virginia Urquhardt of Eustis spent Labor Day at Miss Harrell's family camp on Crooked River near Waverly Ga. Norman Tuckett and family returned from Redington Beach while their son Norman Jr. joined them after summer school in Gainesville.
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David and
Donald French
Virginia Urquhardt
Eustis
Jean Harrell
Waverly
Norman Tuckett
Redington Beach
Norman, Jr
Gainesville
Local Families Adapt To Daytona Beach Weekends
Mrs Kennedy and her son plan a Daytona Beach visit while continuing studies. Miss Mary Lindman departs for a two week Daytona vacation. Clair Schubert returns to St Josephs Academy for sophomore year. Mrs Claxton and daughter move to Orlando and teacher duties begin. Mr and Mrs David return after ten weeks in Miami.
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Mary Lindman
Daytona Beach
Clair Schubert
St. Augustine
St. Joseph’s Academy
Former Resident Weds In Colorado
James Jackson of Lake Jem wed Miss Jean Baab of Greeley Colorado at First Baptist Church in Greeley on Aug 22. Jackson son of Mrs Ella C Jackson is a Tavares high school graduate who joined the AAF in 1943 and studied science. Baab is Delta Phi Delta member and a senior dietetics major. They will reside at 1744 Eighth Ave Greeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dorans
James Jackson
Lake Jem
Jean Baab
Greeley
Colo
First Baptist Church
Jackson
Ella C. Jackson
Tavares High School
AAF
Technical Training Command
Colorado State
Family travel notes from Ocala weekend visit and vacations
Mrs. David's sister Mrs. George Nuttall and family plus Dr. Lyle Quixley came from Ocala to spend the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. A C Quixley. Several families report summer trips and returns including Beloit Geneva Weymouth Nantucket Mount Dora Hendersonville and Waynesville with updates on travels of Frank Higgins Frank Drake and others.
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Lyle Quixley
Ocala
Mrs
A. C. Quixley
Frank Higgins
Grandview
Beloit
Geneva
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Dora Society
Cronwalts
Snow
Sons
Rieses
BY Margo
al Rehbaum
Mr. Rehbaum
Irving Shuman
Ruth
Ft. Lauderdale
Mr. Shuman
Mrs. Wallace
Armer Johnson
Ted Estey
Crescent City
Edward Dwyer
Elkins Park
London
Cal Dutton
Detroit
C. L. Jones
Mra Jones
Frances Dutton
Edward Klatte
Suez Oa
Carolina
Colley
University of Florida
Frederic J. Buxton
United States
Hendersonville
Baltimore
Blue Ridge Parkway
Line Drive
Washington, Cc
Col
F. D. Buxton
Spring Lake
Lake Mohawk
N. J
Smokies
Waynesville
William Lafroos
Bobby
Frances White
Ann
Barbara
Walter Kennedy
Robert
A. P. Speas
Methodist Church
Rehbaum
Crane Furniture Company
Third
Alexander Sts
Central
Florida
G. W
Bill
Futc
Veda Claxton
Patty
Orlando
Claxton
Fair Villa School
J. G. Ray, Jr
Miami
Thomas David
Colorado
Merrill Turner
Frances
Young
Weymouth
Mass
Carl Graves
Sheldon
Pine Orchard
Gordon Folger
Nantucket
Turner
H. T. Fenn
N. C
Front Royal
Frank Drake
First National Bank OF
Mount Dora, Florida
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Rehbaums Hardware
Rehbaums Appliance Store
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