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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1946
Page
8
Mount Dora Public School officials welcome patrons to a new term. Professor Roseborough invites visits and urges home school cooperation while stressing safety for students commuting. The day will focus on registration exams study assignments and faculty meetings as classes prepare for a strong year.
East Town The Helping Hand and Better Citizenship Club discuss plans to improve the local community and urge action to avoid legal penalties. Rev A L Russell reports from the National Baptist Convention in Atlanta noting about 10 000 delegates and 12 000 people in attendance.
East Town School Milner Rosenwald Academy held a grand opening with about forty patrons attending. Principal Lott announced summer improvements including rewiring for fluorescent lighting, floor refinishing, painting, a new overflow well, a ditto machine, and new library volumes. The lunchroom operation continues with needs for silverware donations.
Mrs. David Ayers a pioneer Brooksville resident and mother of Mrs. H T Fenn of Mount Dora died after a two month illness at her home. She moved from Colrain North Carolina at 13, married David Ayers in 1888, and leaves six daughters and three sons and eleven grandchildren. Funeral services were at First Methodist Church with burial in city cemetery. Survivors include Mrs Daisy Kazee Mrs Mallory Mondon Mrs B J Gant Mrs Katye Potter and sons W L David H and John L plus siblings and a host of relatives.
Parents and friends are to meet at the XE Center Sunday afternoon at 4 P.M. to organize the P.T.A. at Florida A&M College in Tallahassee, Florida.
Mrs Emma L Thompson 82 died August 27 in Pontiac General Hospital Michigan Born Clarkston February 1864 daughter of Uel and Mrs Bump lifelong Oakland County resident Married to Frederick M Thompson in Fenton he died about three years ago Member of Home Study Club Detroit She survived by son Col F M Thompson Waterford three grandchildren two great grandchildren Funeral services were held at Ogden Kennedy Funeral Home Clarkston with burial at Drayton Plains.
County New York residents visit relatives and landmarks including Radio City and Mount Beacon. Several families report returns from trips to South Carolina, Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina, Canada, and Michigan. One account notes a 90th birthday and another mourns the death of a family dog as a member serves at New River.
The Florida Citrus Growers Institute at Camp McQuarrie in Lake County set a new attendance record with 375 participants, including 140 growers and families living on site. Delegates from 20 plus counties and two visitors from Jackson Mississippi attended as leading citrus authorities led discussions.
Three outstanding leaders in sports and recreation have accepted invitations to serve on the advisory committee of the Florida Sportsmens Exposition to be held on the fair grounds in Eustis in March 1947. Dave Newell of New York and Leesburg, Dr. I N Kennedy of Tallahassee, and Lloyd Gahr of Orlando join other officials in supporting the project.
Lake County Florida board to receive seal bids for a diesel powered motor grader with 75 hp, 1400 rpm, 15 hp gasoline starter, reinforced frame, 13.00x24 tires, and full mechanical controls. Right to reject any or all bids reserved by Geo J. Dykes, Clerk.
Proposed ordinance regulates erection enlargement alteration of buildings in Mount Dora Florida under Southern Standard Building Code. Notice states first reading passed September 83 1946 final passage scheduled October 1 1946 hearing objections at Town Council meeting.
Leroy Bronson holder of Tax Certificate No. 369 filed for tax deed on 90 acres in Groveland Farms, Lake County Florida. Certificate issued June 1 1944 in Groveland Farms Co Trustees name. Property to be sold at court house door Tavares Oct 7 1946 if not redeemed. Dated August 27 1946. Official Seal GEO J Dykes Clerk.
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