State Cabinet backs parole over new prisons in Florida
Florida officials approve 123000 to add 16 probation and parole supervisors aiding nearly 400 state convicts on parole. Chairman Roy W. Russell notes prison beds are full and crowding occurs. Parole expands to county jails, alcohol offenders, first timers, juveniles to ease overcrowding and reduce future crime. Time will tell if choice proves wise.
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Florida
Florida Probation and Parole Commission
Roy W. Russell
Parole Commission
Russell
AMA declares new push to fight mental illness nationwide
The American Medical Association announces a broad campaign to improve mental health care. A Congress on mental illness planned for October will set standards, expand hospital care, boost research, and recruit more professionals to address public misunderstanding and support efforts.
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American Medical Association
AMA
Lake County offices praised in state audit report
State Auditor Bryan Willis in Tallahassee issued a report on six Lake County offices noting all handled taxpayers funds and records well. The audit covered Circuit Court Clerk Frank Owens Tax Collector Paul Reed Tax Assessor R. G. Cassady County Judge Bill Milton Sheriff Willis V. McCall and the Oklawaha Water Authority with congratulations to all for a job well done.
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Bryan Willis
Tallahassee
Lake County
Frank E. Owens
Paul H. Reed
R. G
Ted) Cassady
W. A
Bill) Milton
Willis V. McCall
Oklawaha Water Authority
Basic Four Food Groups For Better Nutrition Guide
Basic Four Food Groups remains the healthful diet guide. Daily servings include milk, meat, fruits and vegetables, and bread or cereal with emphasis on nutrients like protein minerals vitamins fats and carbohydrates. Substitutions and age-specific milk needs are noted along with alternatives for meat and advice on counting servings.
Lake Cancer Unit Meets October 10
The Lake County Unit of the American Cancer Society will hold its annual meeting at the Tavares Civic Center on Wednesday October 10 at 7 p.m. Officers for the new fiscal year will be elected at the dinner meeting. Reservations through secretary Mrs Selma Pearce.
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Lake County
American Cancer Society
Tavares Civic Center
Selma Pearce
Box
Eustis
Dan Abel
Thomas E. Langley
Robert Horst
Florida Crusade reaches record $1,043,000 in donations
Florida citizens, businesses and organizations contribute a new record 1,043,000 to the American Cancer Society Crusade in Florida. The piece warns motorists to slow down, noting enforcement and safety. Mary Baker Eddy quote appears as moral backdrop.
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Florida
American Cancer Society
Conference To Meet In Mt. Dora November 15
The Lakes and Conference held its first meeting at Montverde School with four Lake County schools Montverde Florida Central Academy Mount Dora Christian Home and Bible School and Howey Academy. Dr C A Vaughn Jr presides with representations from Mount Dora Bible School and Florida Central Academy. The next meeting is set for November 15 at Mount Dora Christian Home and Bible School to discuss admission pricing interschool competition in sports music and debate and to recap last year’s basketball focus.
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Montverde
Lake County
Montverde School
Florida Central Academy
Mount Dora Christian Home and Bible School
Howey Academy
C. A. Vaughn, Jr
Howey Academ
Mount Dora Bible School
Orvel Boyd
Cletus Stutzman
Leroy Allen
Dick Dashir
Dick Charlton
Garden Club Founders Circle Meets in October Schedule
Lakes and Hills Garden Club opens October meetings with Mrs. Henry W. Land hosting at Tangerine at 1 30 PM. Mrs. Wiliam Hall will discuss Annuals for early bloom. Hibiscus Circle meets October 5 at 2 30 PM with Mr. Clements speaking on Enemies in our Garden. Magnolia Circle hosts October 1 with herbs program led by Mrs. George Haas. Azalea Circle gathers October 2 for a pot luck picnic at Gilbert Park with floral hat contest judged by Mrs. Nimnicht. Officers named for the coming year include Mrs. Arthur P. Jewell president and Mrs. R. N. Bowie second vice president. Daniel H. Bishop attends Florida Federation workshop near Lake Placid.
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Founder’s Circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden Club
Henry W. Land
Tangerine
Robert Travers
Edwin Waite
Wiliam Hall
Hall’s Nursery
Eustis
Ruth Cooper
William Clements
Leesburg
Hibiscus Circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden Club
Clements
Garen
William Hartford
Lloyd Bennett
Lester Roberts
Magnolia Circle of the Eden Club
Sae
F. T. Rubidge
Charle Gray
George Haas
Azalea Circle of the Garden Club
Gilbert Park
E. A. Nimnicht
Lakes and Hills Garden Club
W. E. Reichard
George Berry
M. F. Hawkins
E. P. Lowell
Charles Putnam
A. R. Agate
Arthur P. Jewell
C. Birge
R. N. Bowie
Ruth Collins
R. C. Mohler
C. H. Partridge
Winn-Dixie Reports Strong Sales Gain Across Stores
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. posts a 7.69 percent rise in four weeks ending Aug 25 with a volume of 61.46 million versus 57.07 million last year, and a 52-week total of 769.02 million up from 754.63 million. The chain operates 595 retail stores in the South, up from 536 a year ago.
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Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc
Winn-Dixie
Golden Triangle
South
Loyalty and local commerce echo through Mount Dora notes
A reader laments ads claiming loyalty and warm relationships beat glossy stores. The column praises long grinding neighborhood ties, attends Mount Dora council meetings, and notes the new Community Bowl project. It also recounts anecdotes about citrus gnats and a perfume used as repellent, plus staff changes at Eustis Motor Company and local ties to Jaycees.
Laws and Morals Erode Bad Habits Over Time
The speaker argues laws do not create virtue but gradually reduce harmful behavior by restricting conduct and sanctioning violators. The idea implies legal action shapes society more than personal reform.
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Garden Club News
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Florida Federation of Garden Clubs
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Fla
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Gran Via
Arnold Goulder
Golden Hurricanes
Jean Patous
Elizabeth Palmer
Eustis Motor Company
Thomas Houser
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Mid-Lakes Motor Co
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Tommy Houser
Gertrude
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