Cancer Society Elects Hears Research Report
T. Stin Haselton of Eustis was reelected president of the Lake County Unit of the Florida Division American Cancer Society at the annual meeting in Eustis. Miss Nell Richardson, area field representative, showed a film on cancer research based on Canadian hospital work.
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Cancer Society
T. Stin Haselton
Eustis
Lake County
Florida
American Cancer Society
Fred A. Vincenti
Mount Dora
Henry Bayless
Grand Island
Mary Bowen
Yalaha
Robert E. Blount
Paul
Kateings
Leesburgley
R. E. Lee
Floyd May
Mascotte
Frederick Sleight
F. P. Steele
Astor
Riety
Petersen
Nell Richardson
Tampa
Firefighters Thank Community for Opportunity
A firefighter with only one year on the force thanked supporters and described making inspirational contacts as a volunteer. George Hall echoed the sentiment and highlighted the value of community backing.
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George Hall Reness
Force
Dentists Wells Wason Witt to Visit Ocala Meeting
Dr. Robert G. Wells Dr. Robert F. Wason and Dr. John F. Witt will attend the Central District Dental Society meeting in Ocala on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Wells
Robert F. Wason
John F. Witt
Central District Dental Society
Ocala
Happiness Recipe at Age 94 Brightens Mount Dora Circle
Emma J. O'Hara, age 94 and resilient, spends days visiting friends, reading to the blind, playing piano hymns, and writing long letters. A lifelong Mount Dora resident since 1912, she has outlived three husbands and remains active in church study, walking, and helping others, with her grandson serving in Germany.
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Emma J. O'Hara
Mrs. O’hara
Alexander St
Flora Jameson
Donnelly St
Jarvis Rest Home
Elizabeth Hathaway
Lottie Cookinham
Liberty St
Martha Brantley
Sarah White
Grandview St
Mount Dora
Sorrento
Leslie J. O'Hara
Helen O. Lennert
Leslie Cookinham
Air Force
Germany
Rainfall Inches in Mount Dora Year to Date
Rainfall in Mount Dora last week measured .6 inches. The Mount Dora Growers Cooperative reports year to date rainfall at 36.1 inches, down from 44.9 inches at this point last year.
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Mount Dora
Council Mulls Mutual Need For Annexation
City Council discussed the December annexation proposal for Sylvan Shores amid concerns about costs and future growth. Roy Christopher said early years may show losses but long term expansion will lower per unit service costs as new water and electric connections and residents come in. Tax Assessor John Cain will prepare a freeholder voter list before the concurrent election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prinz
Sylvan Shores
Roy Christopher
John Cain
Christopher
New Scout Field Director Arrives in Central Florida
John C. Dibler becomes the area field executive for the Central Florida Council Boy Scouts of America. He covers Lake County and makes his home in Tavares, succeeding Howard Smith who moves to Daytona Beach. Dibler comes from the Pittsburgh area with relevant training and experience.
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John C. Dibler
Central Florida
Boy Scouts of America
Lake County
Tavares
Howard Smith
Daytona Beach
Dibler
Pittsburg
City Budget Exceeds Plan Across Departments
City reports show a $31 471 overage to date with Fire leading overspending at 28 percent followed by Police and Cemetery each at 26 percent. Separate Fire dept note cites $276 spent on schools and conventions versus $83 30 budgeted, later adjusted to 400. General fund overrun 13 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou L. Heaton
William C. Stewart
George Hall
Park Board
Traffic Grows On 50 State Road From Ocean To Gulf
A Florida State Road department report to the Lake County Chamber notes SR 50 from the Atlantic to the Gulf passes Orlando Clermont Groveland and west as a top fifth district route. In July the average volume reached 4 893 vehicles up 9.4 percent from the prior year.
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Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Orlando
Clermont
Groveland
West
Lake County
The Purse Strings of Retirement Watch
A folder labeled The Purse Strings of Retirement is noted in an advisory context. The entry highlights attention to retirement financial planning and related resources. No further details are provided.
Building courtesies urged for community hall use
City official Councilwoman Margaret Lofroos asks clubs and organizations to honor reservations at the Community building and notify the chamber if meetings are canceled. She also said caretaker Joe Hill Miller will stay only a half hour after scheduled times to avoid delaying other buildings.
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Margaret Lofroos
Chamber of Commerce
Joe Hill Miller
Acar
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Mildred Clark
Fruitland Park
Emma Diesem
Charles Embry
Umatilla
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Paisley
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Karl Lehmann
Montverde
Paul Mann
Minneola
LeRoy H. Oecetjen
Leesburg
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Oka
Pong
Hattie Allen
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Cleree Re den Deme
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Henry Pringle
Lucile Tally
George J. White
Wise Boat Works
EvVergreen
Henry Stein
Sylvan Shores Hotel
Batiste
Ark
Finlayson’s Dry Goods
Donnelly
Mount Dora, Florida
Ray Milland Trochor
Houston Story
Gene Barry
Barbara Hale
Edward Arnold
Sun Mon
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Technicolor
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