PTA To Aid Beautification Of School Grounds As Project
The PTA adopted beautifying the Fifth Ave school grounds as its main project for the new term. A $500 budget allocates PTA help while donations from citizens are sought. Local supervision will be by E H Cross and Slater Cox as project coordinators, with board support to obtain county cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
T. A. Brotherson
D. D. Roseborough
E. H. Cross
Lake Shore Jr
Lake County Board of Public Instruction
Slater Cox
Vidual
Brotherson
Hitch-hiker Fugitive Nabbed After Chase With Bloodhound
Police sought James William Pow, 40, after he fled a hitch-hiker pickup, breaking into Mount Dora School and stealing food. Patrolman A. O. McAlister pursued with a bloodhound, catching the suspect near Sorrente following a motorist’s tip. Rev. David Coffield reported finding the scene Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorrentord
A. O. “Mac” McAlister
Tavares
Lake County
Mount Dora
James William Pow
Herman Cox
Cox
McAlister
Sorrente
David Coffield
City to Buy New Garbage Truck in Oct Purchase
The city plans to buy a larger garbage truck with a 16 cubic yard body, bidding to be opened Oct 5. The current 9 cubic yard vehicle may be kept for future needs, potentially adding a second crew and expanding service to Sylvan Shores and outskirts. Estimated cost exceeds seven thousand dollars.
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Sylvan Shores
Rollin Javens
Ice House Players require reservations for season
Jack O'Brien reports 50 percent of last year’s members already paid dues and secured season seats. Admittance is membership only with dues by September 30 to keep prior reservations. unclaimed seats go to others in order of request. Cards available at local shops or via members. meeting Monday at 8 p.m. to discuss 1954 55 season and Petticoat Fever reading date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack O’brien
Ice House Players
Mount Dora
Smart Shop
Bronson’s Book House
Break-in Report Cites Damaged Window and Missing Milk
A room was broken into with a ripped screen and a broken window to gain entry. Three half pints of milk, ice cream, and cheese were stolen. Pow served time in Marion County on a similar charge. Police Chief James Orragid led the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
James Orragid
Reawakening of Dedicated Men Warns Doran and Lauben
Col. P S Lauben argues Americans underestimate communism and must strengthen moral resolve to match the communists. He contrasts Christian faith with Marxist faith, notes Russian intellectuals questioning the Kremlin, and warns a hot war could occur but America would prevail.
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Doran
United States
Sammy
Col. P. S. Lauben
Dora
Franklin Park
MAA
London
Army
Navy
Air Force
Lauben
Eisenhower
Germany
West Point
America
Berea
Russia
Kremlin
Presbyterians Open New Mount Dora Church Home
In its seventh month as a church, Mount Dora Presbyterians begin services in the renovated Whiting home at Sixth and McDonald. The 11 a.m. Sunday service marks the first use of the chapel on the first floor, with Sunday School to start October 3 under Dr. C. A. Carrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Alexander Sr
Topic
Mount Dora’s
Easter Armstrong
Olive Whiting
Carriel
Mount Dora Area
Masonic Hall
Donnelly St
North Presbytery
Whiting
Noted Quotation by Mary Baker Eddy on Thought and Speech
The quote asserts that private thoughts must be guarded and that in social struggle one must consider how society influences speech. It emphasizes inner discipline and the tension between individual reflection and public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baker Eddy
Mount Dora Council Set to tangle with pool and camp issues
Mount Dora City Council schedules a Tuesday night session to review the Lions Club led pool project pending state health board approval and to decide on a new addition to the Mount Dora Fish camp next to Elizabeth Evans park. The panel also weighs a boathouse code dispute and park view concerns amid budget and permit tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Mount Dora
Lions Club
Elizabeth Evans Park
A. J. Waltz
Gordon Conboy
F. F. Frizell
W. M. Kennedy
Lou L. Heaton
Heaton
Conboy
Lillian Christie
Bill Prinz
T. Brennand
Canver
Jacksonville
Jack Groves
Groves
Kennedy
Prinz
Finzell
Waltz
Fiizell
I Dare You Plan Promotes Free Classified Ads
A playful note urges readers to check Topic classified ads for items of interest during the final two weeks of the I Dare You plan. It invites readers to advertise unwanted items for free, promising broad reach and community engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parrakeet
Buddy Spear
East Ninth Street
Praise shapes minds in virtue and folly alike
The quote notes praise affects the wise with modesty and the foolish with arrogance, illustrating how mindset meets praise to alter character. It reflects Owen Feltham on how perception of praise influences moral conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Feltham
Mrs Bessie Best Dies in Minnesota
Mrs. Bessie Best, 84, formerly of Mount Dora, died suddenly last Sunday in Wadena Minnesota while visiting friends. She resided at 834 North Clayton Street Mount Dora and leaves a son in New York City and siblings. Funeral services were planned for Schenevus New York.
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Mount Dora
Wadena
Minn
Bessie Best
N. Clayton St
Helen Perry
Duluth, Minn
Schenevus
N. Y
Birth of Cheryl Ann Brock in Eustis
A daughter, Cheryl Ann, was born to Mr and Mrs Vance Brock of Lake Jem at Waterman Memorial Hospital Eustis on September 9 weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheryl Ann
Vance Brock
Lake Jem
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Eustis
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Mabel Norris Reese
Dow
Barbara Moots
Dunn Stovall
Lou Davidson
Tyrone Parker
Mary Kay Rehbaum
Lewis Carroll, Jr
Wilbur Croxton
Robert Walker
New Home
Council
Little Spear
Minnesota
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