Subcriber mixup as tossed check inspires retirement dream
Louis Tremain receives a blank check signed by Eugene Howell of Boston and meant for Tremain to process a subscription for Topic, prompting thoughts of retiring to California. The note mentions Tremain's Mount Dora ties and a busy push for new subscribers at the Topic office.
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Louis Tremain
Eugene Howell
Boston
Louis
Mr. Tremain
Mount Dora
California
Green beans and local lore mix in Mount Dora tale
A quirky Mount Dora reminiscence ties Mrs Te Strake’s kitchen beans to a 29 cent pound price and a Glade vegetable farm. The piece then hints at new Grand View hotel owners the two brothers who will be called C E or a similar formal nickname and who welcome newcomers.
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W. A. Te Strake
Franklin Park
Te Strake
Mount Dora
Belle Glade
Papa Te Strake
A.C
D.C
Grand View Hotel
C. E
Church notes and obituaries from East Town
Sunday service at St Mary Baptist Church featured sermons by Rev. Jordan and Rev. Bennett with a spiritual meeting led by visiting bands from Oakland Eustis and Mount Dora. Mrs Minna Young, 82, died after illness and was survived by relatives in Georgia Florida and New York. Funeral services for Sister Young set for Friday then burial in Larry Georgia. The East Town Masonic building has been repainted.
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St. Mary Baptist Church
Rev
Russell
W. L. Jordan
Jordan
Oakland
Eustis
Mount Dora
Rev. Russell
R. Bennett
A. L. Russell
Florida
Jacksonville
Kansas City
East Town
Minna Young
Young
Catherine Jones
Elvira Jackson
Lake County
Bennie MacKinsel
Tavares
Willie Davis Jones
Perry
Fla
New York
Georgia
Eastern Star
Ea Jessie Parrish
Fuherel Guts
Ca Eastern Star
Sis. Young
Larry, Ga
Masonic
Life-Long Zellwood Resident Oliver Goolsby Dies
Oliver B. Goolsby, 70, a life long Zellwood resident, died Friday at his home. Graveside funeral services were held at McDonald cemetery with Rev. Oscar Margarian officiating. Survived by his widow Mrs. Mary Pearl Edenfield of Orlando and Mrs. Lillian Dominguez of Tampa plus several grandchildren.
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Oliver B. Goolsby
Zellwood
McDonald Cemetery
Oscar Magarian
Ary Pearl Edenfield
Orlando
Lillian Dominguez
Tampa
Security For All Is Legion Theme Says Tom Cooley
Tom Cooley urged unity within the American Legion as 300000 members gathered for the session. He said every American should feel secure in citizenship through the Legion’s achievements and called all service members to join, stressing strength to back UNO and Pan-American defense and support for security and peace. A final classified ad note advertises apartment rentals and item sales in The Topic.
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Steenat
Cinstey
Cooley
American Legion
Legion
Returnees and Visits Span Miami to Norfolk
Mrs. Lee Blanton of Miami returns home after a week with sister Mrs. Laidlaw. Miss Nancy Wilcox comes back to Miami after visiting her ill father Everett Wilcox in town. Mr. Wilcox remains at Eustis Memorial hospital. Rose Ri and daughter Rose Marie of Baltimore fly home after two weeks with Mr and Mrs Paul McDonald. Mrs. J F McKinna of Jacksonville arrives for September with her parents, then will join her husband in Norfolk where he is stationed in the Navy. Mr. Cowart leaves for Bay Pines Veterans hospital for observation and treatment.
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Lee Blanton
Miami
Laidlaw
Nancy Wilcox
Everett Wilcox
Wilcox
The
Eustis Memorial Hospital
Rose Ri
Rose Marie
Baltimore
Paul McDonald
J. F. McKinna
Jacksonville
M. F. Cowart
Norfolk
Navy
Cowart
Bay Pines Veteran’s Hospital
St. Petersburg
Topic Designated To Distribute Florida Laws
The Mount Dora Topic was named the Lake County paper to distribute copies of laws passed by the 1947 Florida legislature. Subscribers will receive laws with their paper. others may obtain mailed copies by sending a request and 10 cents in stamps. The section will be printed with no ads and available early October.
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Mount Dora
Board of County Commissioners
Lake County
Florida
Bill Heller sells Lake County through Breezy Point broadside
Mount Dora's W E Bill Heller promotes Lake County Florida through a Chamber of Commerce broadside aimed at northern readers. The flyer features Gov Millard Caldwell greeting him to Florida and Mount Dora, plus Heller's notes on why he favors Florida and Central Florida.
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Mount Dora
W. E
Bill” Heller
Breezy Point
Lake County
Florida
New Refrigerator Service Set for Eustis Heights by Shipley
Paul C. Shipley plans a new refrigerator service shop in Eustis Heights after purchasing the AM&S Mount Dora service department. The facility will repair motors and perform rewinding work.
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Eustis Heights
Paul C. Shipley
Am&s
Mount Dora
Zellwood Community Council Meeting Debates Orange County Changes
The Zellwood Community Council met at the School Auditorium with Leon Osborn presiding. Orlando speakers argued for and against Orange County government amendments, Rep. Tyn Cobb favored them while James Horrell opposed.
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Zellwood Community Council
Leon Osborn
Orlando
Orange County
Tyn Cobb
James Horrell
Richard Goolsby
Lawrenceburg
Tenn
Warning to Night Visitors at Chickenhouse and Duckpond
A decree issued by the Squire of the Castle on 9th Avenue and Helen Streets warns that starting September 11 visitors to the Chickenhouse and Duckpond will be found there in the morning. The notice names Butch Ripper Haggerty and Schultz Rittenhouse Schultz.
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Avenue
Helen Streets
Duckpond
Butch Ripper Haggerty
Rittenhouse Schultz
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Seventh Ave
Mr. Bowie
Gene Quick
T. M. Thomas
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Tom Cooley
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Donnelly ST
Howard Radio
A&p
Ann Page
By Rosalie Pochettino
Bill
John I. Woods
Orlando Merchants
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Zellwood News
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B. A. Price
Kenneth Wright
Skidmore
Lydia Hoffman
Wm. Windham
J. A. Sewell
Doris Waddell
Kennett, Mo
Ernest Wadell
E. M. Rice
Indiana
Edwin Fry
Edwin Rich
Ard
Orange Memorial Hospital
Annie Cook
Homerville
Edwin Sewell
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Estelle King
R. W. Vincent
Dudley Howard
R. W. Vincent, Jr
Dolores Vincent
Cocoa
Jack Parker
Greyhound Bus
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