Boathouse Controversy In Mount Dora
Mount Dora City Council upheld a stop order on a new addition to the boathouse of F. F. Finzell at the Mount Dora Fish Camp. Building Inspector A. J. Waltz required compliance with regulations. Council members and Frizell’s attorney W. M. Kennedy inspected the site to hear further disagreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
F. F. Finzell
Charles St
Gilbert Park Cove
A. J. Waltz
Frizell
W. M. Kennedy
Kennedy
Finzell
J. J. Hodges
Ira Kellogg
Dorans
Elizabeth Evans Park
Council
Gilbert Park
Liberty St
Bill Prinz
Waltz
Fiizell
Mrs Harriett Smith Dies in Stamford Conn
Mrs Harriett Smith widow of Wilson Smith died in Stamford Conn on Sept 8. A Mount Dora, Florida, resident for years, she leaves a daughter Mrs Charles H Leach of Darien Conn. Memorial services were held at Patchogue Congregational Church on Saturday.
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Harriett Smith
Wilson Smith
Stamford
Conn
Mount Dora
Legion Meeting to Hear Youth Government Report
The American Legion and auxiliary host a joint meeting at the Legion Memorial home to hear a full report on a youth project. Guests include city representatives to the 1954 Girls and Boys States Patty Johnson Carol Siess Jerry Dake and Ossie Hawkins. Meeting time is 7 p.m.
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American Legion
Auxiliary
Legion
Food Sale Set by American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion auxiliary announces a food sale to be held Saturday morning at the Princess theatre.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Princess Theatre
Colonel Lauben Emphasizes Prestige Over Actions Abroad
The retired officer warns the American public to consider how political moves impact national prestige as he reflects on wartime roles in London and Paris. He recounts NATO formation work, U S control groups for POWs, and service under Generals Devers and Eisenhower, noting NATO's birth and a trilateral alliance with Russia on the sidelines. The Laubens settle in Mount Dora with three children Kent 13 Harriet 9 and Philippa 6.
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Lauben
United States
West Point
London
General Devers
Eisenhower
Paris
U. S
Russia
European Special Service Organization
Governor’s Island
Beetle Smith
NATO
Mount Dora
South Africa
Mount Dora’s School
Kent
Harriet
Philippa
Woodworth to perform on Teen Talent finals on WDBO TV
Mount Dora dancing star Glenn Woodworth appears in the finals of a Teen Talent contest on WDBO TV Friday at 5 p.m. The event showcases local youth talent and marks the culmination of the competition.
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Woodworth
Glenn Woodworth
Mount Dora
Wdbo-Tv
Eustis Police Crack Down In School Zone
The Eustis police department warned motorists of strict enforcement in school zones. Lieutenant Robert Carswell from the neighboring city's volunteer force noted the focus on the Bay and Atwater street crossing near Eustis Heights Elementary, which serves grades 1 to 6.
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Eustis
Robert Carswell
Bay and
Atwater Sts
New Eustis Heights
Carswell
Dental Do's And Don'ts For Children's Teeth
Editor's note from the Florida Dental Society and ADA notes sugar intake as a main decay cause affecting most children. Brushing after meals or snacks and rinsing helps reduce decay. Start brushing when first teeth emerge and seek early regular dental care to prevent later problems.
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Florida Dental Society
The
American Dental Association
Miller Couple Die in Indiana After Brother's Death
Mr and Mrs Manson Miller of the Shuffleboard Club died in Crawfordsville Indiana after the death of Mr Miller's brother Fred. Mrs Fred Miller had died a few weeks earlier. The deaths were sudden, friends said. The couple had been winter visitors in Mount Dora last season.
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Manson Miller
Shuffleboard Club
Crawfordsville
Ind
Mr. Miller
Fred
Fred Miller
Mount Dora
Second Wrong Side Accident Reported on Crane Avenue
Mount Dora reports another wrong side driving crash on Crane avenue off Highway 441. Ed Jackson and William French were involved. French identified as the victim. Police Chief James Orr said Jackson was fined $10 with the fine suspended by Acting Mayor William Prinz. French's car damage listed at 75 dollars and Jackson's at 25. A prior wreck blamed on the same cause injured Stella Owens and damaged her car.
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Mount Dora
Ed Jackson
Williiam French
James Orr
Jackson
William Prinz
French
Hospitalized Mount Dora Residents List
In Lake county hospitals this week include Mrs. Dorothy Johnston Mrs. Sadie Edwards Mrs. Frances Powers Mrs. Dorothy Foote Mrs. Nellie Smith and Gordon Caudel all of Mount Dora and Mrs. Lora Miley Zellwood at Waterman Memorial Eustis.
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Mount Dora Area
Lake County
Dorothy Johnston
Sadie Edwards
Frances Powers
Dorothy Foote
Nellie Smith
Gordon Caudel
Mount Dora
Lora Miley
Zellwood
Waterman Memorial
Eustis
Dora Women Attend Seminar at Orlando District Meet
Eighteen members of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church attended the Fall seminar of the Orlando District at Winter Park last week. Mrs W D Aubrey led the delegation as president and Mrs O H Conway taught a class on the approved study course for the coming year after returning from church missions schools.
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Woman’s Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Orlando
Winter Park
W. D. Aubrey
O. H. Conway
Not Praising Without Cause Says Sydney Smith
A concise reflection on daily ethics, urging restraint in praise when it is unwarranted, attributed to Sydney Smith. The meditation emphasizes prudent judgment in approving actions, avoiding empty flattery and misplaced commendation.
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Sydney Smith
Rain totals at Mount Dora Growers Co op
The cooperative reports 1.8 inches of rain in the past week versus 4.5 inches year ago for the same period. Year to date rainfall stands at 35.6 inches this year compared with 66.5 inches last year up to Sept 15.
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Mount Dora
Public notice of Mount Dora Topic ownership and circulation
Ownership and circulation details for Mount Dora Topic dated September 16, 1954. Publisher Paul H. Reese and editor Mabel Norris Reese listed with Mount Dora Florida addresses. Bondholders none and average weekly circulation 1585 copies. Notary Lavonne Ladue Lashar certified September 9, 1954.
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Mount Dora
Pblisher
Andusiness
Paul H. Reese
Fla
Mabel Norris Reese
Paul H, Reese
Lavonne Ladue Lashar
State of Florida
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Aeschylus
Leonard Barker
Mount Bora
Eustis Freez-Ette
Freez-Etre
Robert Burns
Sean Ceretines
Seereee
Rexall
Eustis Zones
Dora
Kenneth S. Copeland
AKE County Realty Lifet Tis
Magnolia Ave
Eustis, Fla
Doe’s
General Repairs
Sanford Road
Inez Thomas
HAT Shop
Donnelly ST
EMITA
Cinebeam
Fairfax
Cinelens
America
Cine’lens
Zenith
Poet Ao Loy
Mark Peters
Fifth Ave
Florida
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