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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1956

Page

3

IceHouse Site In Sylvan Shores Donated by Stein

Ice House Players report a planned theatre site donation by Mr. Stein to Sylvan Shores. The gift covers 12 lots along the clay road and Westland East land avenues, awaiting formal approval by the Property Owners association and the full body. Architect H Vernon Lee designed the theatre with a specified rear orientation to the district line road.

IceHouse Players Sylvan Stein Celia Claflin Shaw Players Building Committee Sylvan Shores Westland Eastland Av Sylvan Shores ‘Property Owners Association H. Vernon Lee

Citrus Export Talk By Florida Mutual Official

Marty Hearn export coordinator for Florida Citrus Mutual will address the Kiwanis club today on exporting Florida citrus crops highlighting market access and trade opportunities.

Marty Hearn Florida Citrus Mutual Kiwanis Club Florida

Doran’s Son Sues Over Pre Primary Defamation

Attorney Allen Grant Jr filed suit for W H Reedy against Superintendent Vaughn brother Clyde and School Board Chairman Paul W Bryan alleging they spread false accusations that Reedy bribed a police officer before the May 22 primary. The case ties to Vaughn’s departure for Howey academy and Jenkins’s succession.

Atty. Allen Grant, Jr Allen Grants Mount Dora Reedy Welborn Daniel Clermont Vaughn New Howey Academy L. J Joe” Jenkins Umatilla Harry Rigdon Army Lake County Memphis Rigdon

Finlayson’s Dry Goods to Close for Annual Vacation

Finlayson’s Dry Goods will close for the owners annual vacation starting Monday and stay closed through September 29.

Finlayson

Mount Dora Hat Shop Reopens With New Merchandise

The Inez Donnelly street shop resumes business after a summer closing. Mrs. Thomas announces a display of considerable new merchandise to draw customers.

Mount Dora Inez Donnelly

City to Have Official Greeter in Mount Dora

Mount Dora merchants approve a welcome wagon program with Mrs. Frank Stewart as the city greeter. She will visit newcomers with city information, Chamber literature, and local store coupons. The program begins around October 1, as the Merchants Association plans direct mail ads.

Mount Dora Frank Stewart Merchants Association Stewart Chamber of Commerce Sara McCain

Ward unconcerned over reserve action

Bill Ward, city Summer relief patrolman, on duty this week while Troy Shaw attends arson school in Gainesville, remains unfazed by the Policemen's Reserve association's vote to deny him membership. Ward says he did not seek membership and opposes firemen in police reserves due to split duties in disasters.

Bill Ward Troy Shaw Gainesville Policemen’s Reserve Association Ward James Orr W. D. Patton Volunteer Fireman’s Association

Mrs. Lillie Morgan Dies at Waterman Memorial

Mrs. Lillie Ervine Morgan 76 died September 7 at Waterman Memorial Hospital Eustis Florida. Funeral services held Monday at Rehbaum Funeral Home with Rev Walter L Mertz officiating. Survived by husband R Leonard Morgan five daughters and a grandchild.

Rehbaum Lillie Ervine Morgan Waterman Memorial Hospital Eustis Morgan Community Church Lake Shore R. Leon‘ard Morgan Willard’ W. Viall Barrington R. 1 Charles W. Wilson Winnetka Ill Robert L. Read la Canada

Police Warn Bike Riders of Penalty

Police Chief James Orr announced a crackdown on night bicycle safety rules. Minors riding without rear reflectors or front lights will receive juvenile tickets requiring a visit to Juvenile Counselor Kenne Pierce in Tavares with a parent to answer the charge.

James Orr Kenne Pierce Tavares

Plan Rummage Sale at McCrory’s Lot Leesburg

Lake County's Daughters of the Nile announce a rummage sale this Saturday at McCrory's lot in Leesburg to support the Shriner's Crippled Children's hospital convalescent relief fund. Donations may be left at Mrs. Barbara Fuller's home at 444 East Sixth Avenue.

Lake County Daughters of the Nile McCrory Leesburg Shriner Barbara Fuller

Fight over Land Marks Opening Probe Session

A Florida joint interim committee plans to probe activities tied to the NAACP and KKK following calls from citizens. The group, split North and South Florida, aims to hire legal counsel and summon witnesses about groups challenging state anti segregation laws.

Ohana Ku Klux Henry W. Land Quincy NAACP KKK Johnson Jacksonville Senate Florida House South Florida J. B. Hopkins Pensacola

Can Nation Survive If No Christianity

Dr. C. A. Carrier preached at the Presbyterian church on Sunday asserting that America’s future hinges on Christianity. He argued it is patriotic to be Christian, noting that without churches and Christianity there would be no America as known, since liberty and individual respect stem from Christ, and that Christian values foster family peace and inner calm.

America C. A. Carrier Presbyterian Church

Duty and Duty to Carry On in Goethe’s Admonition

A concise reflection on steadfastly and promptly managing present affairs as urged by Goethe. The quote stresses faithful continuation of responsibilities and disciplined action in daily life.

Goethe

C. E. Hames Dies After Heart Attack in Mount Home

C. E. Hames died of a heart attack last Tuesday morning while observing a birthday. Funeral services were set for 3 p.m. Thursday at Rehbaum's Funeral Home with last rites in Glenn Falls New York. He and his brother James owned the Grand View hotel until three years ago when they retired after purchasing the hotel in September 1947. Hames previously managed several major hotels in New York City and elsewhere. He leaves his wife Henrietta and his brother. He was a 50 year Mason and a member of the Methodist church, plus long affiliation with the Elks.

Hames Mount Home Rehbaum Glenn Falls N. Y James Grand View Hotel C. E St. Regis New York City Towers Brooklyn Cambridge Mass St. Petersburg

Mount Dora School to Install New Boiler and Tank

Lake County School Board approved a $10,000 budget amendment for boiler replacements at Mount Dora Fifth Avenue and Umatilla White schools. Engineer Fred Cross said Mount Dora’s cafeteria boiler leaks but isn’t dangerous and suggested a $3,800 unit plus a mechanical engineer design fee. He also proposed replacing the 500-gallon tank with a 5,000-gallon tank to cut oil costs by centralized purchase.

Mount Dora Lake County School Board Umatilla Fred Cross

Daughters Meet at Community Building Monday Evening

The regular meeting of the King's Daughters is scheduled for Monday at 8 p.m. in the Community building. Members are urged to attend and participate in the planned activities.

King’s Daughters

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