Tropical Topics Ladies of the Press meet in Miami Beach
Florida women news writers gathered at the Roney Plaza in Miami Beach for their Fall meeting to share anecdotes from the past six months. Highlights include hair styling antics with Edee Greene of the Orlando Sentinel, reminiscences by Margery Stoneman Douglas about early Miami journalism, and a humorous tale from Dorothy Jurney about name spellings in wedding notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Roney Plaza
Miami Beach
Edee Greene
The
Orlando Sentinel
Sentinel
Mary Dighton
Edee
Mary
Margery Stoneman Douglas
Margery
New York
Miami Herald
Herald
Frontier
Miami
Stoneman
T. William Washing
Margery Bluthly
Dorothy Jurney
Douglas
Dorothy
George
John
Trip
Tangerine Notes Compile Summer Returns From Many Trips
Residents report returning from cottage stays at Lake of the Woods Indiana and Melbourne Beach Florida. Families, including Mr. and Mrs. George Southworth and their grandson Stevie, and others like Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Moody, spent two months at New Beach and on vacation locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Southworth
Lake-of-the-Woods
Indiana
Stevie
Henry T. Brown
J. L. Moody
New Beach
Harry Davis
Dayton
Ohio
M. B. Swift
Springfield
Vermont
East
Helen Cremin
John Tyndall
Harry Lee Hershey
Herbert Moffat
Barry
Wilmington, VI
W. L. Bryant
John Hronek
Olive Riley
Lake Rescue
Massachusetts
E. £. Everson
Manomet
Dental Do's and Don'ts for Public Health
Editor's note from the Florida Dental Society urges public service about dental health. It warns diseases of teeth and surrounding structures can cause serious illness and notes dental decay and gum diseases harm general health. It cites nearly 100 mouth and throat cancer deaths in Florida last year and stresses early prevention through regular dental care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Dental Society
Florida
Florida fashion show sparks laughter with court jester outfit
A fashion show for women in Florida features a riotous court jester costume drawing laughter from Nelle Pritchett of the Florida Times Union who asks where such wear would be worn. The MC replies the outfit is for a fashion show showcasing life for ladies in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Fashion Council
Florida
Nelle Pritchett
Florida Times-Union
JWC Opens Season by Welcoming Mount Dora Prospects
The Junior Woman's Club hosts a season kickoff at the Community building social rooms inviting Mount Dora’s young women as prospective members. Officers lead the receiving line with Mrs Bud Wingler and club president Mrs Paul Odom greeting entrants while members and guests mingle and enjoy a musical interlude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Bud Wingler
Paul Odom
Rhoda Horton
Arthur Colaianni
Earl Stary
Letters To The Editor Discuss United States And Local Affairs
A reader in Hampstead England thanks the Topic for summer editorials on United States and local affairs. She praises the paper as constructive and notes she receives home news via the Manchester Guardian, calling it excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
Manchester Guardian
J. ‘Weston Allen
Hampstead
London
Compliments on Coverage of a Burning Cross Incident
Readers from Mount Dora express appreciation for our reporting on the cross burning topic. The letter from Mr and Mrs T L Edwards and Mrs Nellie Foster at 350 Sixth Ave East says the coverage was brave and sacrilegious in stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Edwards
Nellie Foster
Sixth Av
East
Mount Dora
Service at St Marys MB church features sermon and mission
The report covers a Sunday service at St Marys MB church with Bible school, messages by the superintendent and deacon, and a 11 am devotion and choir rehearsal. It notes a 1 pm Pall Bearers Union meeting, a forthcoming session in Sanford, and a city wide mission at St Marys plus a Gospel Singers program at St John P B church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Marys M.B
Bible School
Joseph Bowls
Henry Smith
Jonas
Neneveth
Sanford
Fla
H. Henry
Orlando
St. Marys
Gospel Singers of
St. John P.B
T. M.-Thomas
Change Must Come In Any New Life
Rev H Mauriece Felton urged his Methodist congregation that true new life in Christ requires faith and willingness to endure change. He warned that joining the church does not guarantee personal transformation or altered conduct, and some desire the Kingdom without being bothered by its demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Mauriece Felton
Methodist Church
Bible School 4-H Sponsors Spaghetti Supper
The 4-H Girls of the Christian Home and Bible School sponsor a spaghetti supper Friday from 5 30 to 7 p m followed by a talent show. Everyone is welcome to attend this county event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Home and Bible School
Notices of Creditor Claims and Final Discharge Petitions
Public notices announce claims against Irene P. Alvord estate due within eight months, with Crandell as administratrix and Roy Christopher attorney. Additional notices state filing for final discharge of Dora A. Crowell estate administrator with will annexed, set for October 21, 1954. Eva M. Bryan sues in Lake County Chancery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Probate County
Florida
Irene P. Alvord
Lake County
W. Troy Hall, Jr
Elizabeth Palmer Crandell
Irene
P. Alvord
Roy Christopher
Mount Dora
State OF Florida
Dora A. Crowell
Bath house project bids sought for swimming pool plans
City Council invites bids for a bath house to serve the proposed swimming pool. Plans and specifications are available at the City Clerk’s office. Bids will be opened at a regular City Council meeting on Oct. 5, 1954. City Clerk WM. C. Stewart of Mount Dora announces details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. C, Stewart
Mount Dora
Fila
Public Notice in Lake County Chancery Adoption Case
Notice to Buford Murphy unknown address about a Florida circuit court suit by Vescola Norris and Lay Norris for adoption of infant Murphy. Respond by October 23, 1954. default decree possible. Clerk Frank B. Owens signs, attorney Welborn Daniel listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Buford Murphy
Circuit Court of
Fifth Judicial Circuit
State of
Florida
Lake County
Vescola Norris
Lay & Norris
Fruitland
A.D
Pan
Tavares
Lake
Orida
Frank B. Owens
Grace H. Cox
Welborn
Circuit Court
Lake Couny
State OF Florida
John
David
Esther R. David
Esther. R. David
Circuit Court of the
Roy Christopher
Donnelly Street
Mount Dora
Frank E. Qwens
D. Groy Christopher
Plaintiff
Notice of Tax Deed Certificates Lake County Florida
Mary S Waite holder of tax certificates seeks tax deed on properties in Lake County Florida. Certificates issued 1952 1954 cover lots in Leesburg and Tangerine Heights with described tracts and years of assessment names including C J Hadlock Pearl B James Waldron Louise T Lanier. If not redeemed by October 4 1954 the properties will be sold at public auction at 11 am at the courthouse in Tavares Florida. Official seal Frank B Owens Clerk of the Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary S$. Waite
Lake
Florida
Orang Heights
Leesburg
Louise T. Lanier
Coventy
Court House
Tavares
Frank B. Owens
Circuit Court
Lake County
James B. Shofner
D.C
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Lu Murphy
Jacksonville Journal
John Alden Murray
Sylvan Shores
Hartford
Central Florida
Henry Stein
Sylvan Shores Hotel
J. G. Ray, JR
Jersey
Sunset Valley Dairy
Parker Bros
Jessell
JWC
A&m
Highland Avenue
East Town
Lela S. Wier
Arbor Hills
Drive
P. O. Box
Jackson 7
Mississippi
4-H
Arthur Brisbane
Eva M. Bryan
Joseph W. Bryan
Statch OF
Chancery
G. Welborn Daniel
Winess
D. C
Pearl B. James
Lot
Anna C. Hildwein
Marie Lewis
Anna Co
Mundell & Hill
Eustis
Blue
Poe’s
General Repairs
Sanford Road
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