Residents Share News From Mount Dora Neighborhood
Local notes recount arrivals and visits by residents and guests across Mount Dora area. Highlights include Mr. and Mrs. William McWhennie returning from Scotland, a 70th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Waterhouse, Dorcas Brigham visiting Williamsburg and lectures planned in Pittsburgh, and garden club events plus Halloween and Christmas planning. The column also mentions hurricane Donna impacts and travel updates to Florida homes.
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William McWhennie
New York
Scotland
Mr. McWhennie
W. D. Aubrey
Denver
Colo
Dorans
Florida
Harry Mannweiler
Connecticut
Maine
Newington
Conn
John C. Barrett
Harry S. Waterhouse
Mount Dora
Ray M. Blanchard
Waterhouse’s
Norman Robinson
Haverhill
Mas
Mark F. Waterhouse
Blanchard
Kelly to Head Boys Ranch Near Live Oak
Thomas J. Kelly of Lakeland is named Administrator at the Florida Sheriffs’ Boys Ranch headquarters near Live Oak. The 29 year old former executive vice president of the Florida Junior Chamber of Commerce will coordinate statewide fundraising and reside 11 miles north of Live Oak. He holds a BS from Portland State College and previously did public relations work in Miami. Rob ert E. James of Palatka succeeds him at the Jaycees.
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Thomas J. Kelly
Lakeland
Florida Sheriffs
Colle Tan
Ocr
Tyry Snrworthy
Ieida Sheriffs’ Deseciation
Florida Junior Chamber of Commerce
Kelly
Live Oak
Portland
Ore
Miami
The
Jaycees
Robert E. James
Palatka
Hobby Rug Looming Becomes Full-Time Business in Mount Dora
Mrs. Arthur Burhenne of Unserst started rug weaving as a hobby sixteen years ago after seeing an ad. She built a basement studio, learned patterns, and now runs a local rug business with her family, planning to help others beautify homes with her unique designs.
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Arthur Burhenne
Unserst
Burhenne
Burhennes
Novelty
Ohio
Mount Dore
Mount Dora
Legion Group Establishes Joy Shop Gift Drive
Mount Dora American Legion Auxiliary collects donations for a Christmas Joy Shop. Gifts are to be unbreakable nonperishable light in weight and gift boxed to aid state hospital patients families. Money will fund gift wrap and postage.
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Mount Dora
Founders Circle Of Garden Club Meets
The Founders circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden club meets at Mrs. S. C. Colley home Monday at 1 30 pm. Mrs. Armer Johnson presents Color through Herbaceous Gardens. Co hosts are Mrs. William Holler and Mrs. John Alden Murray. Mrs. Heist will present Emma Sears Marsh water color of The Cherokee Rose.
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The
Emma Sears Marsh
United States Must Maintain Energy Supremacy
The Independent Petroleum Association of America reports decade long oil industry gains from 1949 to 1959. Oil production expanded to 33 states, wells rose 32 percent, reserves up 34.5 percent, production up 45 percent, and value of oil and gas up 75 percent. The booklet links energy output to national income and champions a vigorous domestic oil and gas sector for defense and economy.
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Independent Petroleum Association of America
United States
Diphtheria At Its Highest Level in Twelve Years
The Florida Board of Health reports the August rise to eleven cases, the largest mid summer increase since 1948, with concerns it may signal an upsurge. Officials note a shift from declines since 1948 and emphasize vaccination, especially for children under ten, via physicians or county health departments.
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Bureau of Preventable Diseases
Florida Board of Health
Jacksonville
Tampa
State Board of Health
James F. Molloy
Community Move Renews Call for Change
A public appeal urges support for a community movement. It argues that those opposed should step aside to allow progress and improvement for residents, emphasizing collective benefit over individual interests.
Azalea Circle Plans Rainbow Season Program
The Azalea Circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden Club outlines a season with the theme rainbow of colors. The first program Heavenly Blue features a Rock Springs picnic on Tuesday. Members meet at 11 am at Mrs C H Junghams home to car pool. hostesses include Mesdames E B Lowell G H Payn W E Reichard and Edward Disch.
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Florida
Azalea Circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden Club
Rock Springs
C.H. Junghams
Mesdames
E. B. Lowell
G. H. Payn
W. E. Reichard
Edward Disch
Magnolia Circle Meets At Nelson Home
The Magnolia circle of the Lakes meets Monday at Mrs. James A Nelsons home 701 Tremain St. The program theme is Summer experiences in the outdoors with Mrs Gilbert Jones as co host.
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Magnolia Circle of the
Lakes and Hills Garden Club Exec Board Meeting
The Executive Board of the Lakes and Hills Garden club will meet Friday at 9 a.m. at the Community building.
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the Lakes and Hills Garden Club
Girl Scouts Open Busy Fall Schedule in Mount Dora
Mount Dora Girl Scouts kick off fall activities with 3rd grade Brownies meeting Wednesdays 2 30 p m at the Methodist church led by Mary Lee and Ellen Poe. Fourth grade Brownies meet Fridays after school with Mary Hodges and Doris Partridge. Sixth grade meets Tuesdays 3 30 p m at the Scout House led by Margaret Stewart and Sara Land. The group highlights camping trips in Ocala National Forest Moss Bluff and Lake Harris. A centennial celebration for founder Low is planned with a Scout party in Gilbert Park on Oct 29 from 11 a m to 1 30 p m.
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Mount Dora
Methodist Church
Mary Lee
Ellen Poe
Fouth
Mary Hodges
Doris Partridge
Scout House
Sue Coffey
Varina Coleman
Margaret Stewart
Sara Land
Ocala National Forest
Moss Bluff
Lake Harris
Aged Low
Gilbert Park
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la Grange
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Walled Lake
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Grant Rock
New England States
W. “Mae” Buckman
Kennebunkport
North Carolina
Joseph Etchells
Waynesville
C. B. Griffin
Palmetfo Rd
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John Brockey
Red Bank
N. J
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Old Eustis Road
Brockeys
Delray Beach
Frederick Sleight
Central Florida Museum
Melissa Brown
John Andrews
Leslie
Lefty
Bryant
Kathy Jorgenson
Sammy Swager
Mike Spears
Steve Maleski
Steve Rosier
Shannon Odom
Terry Scott
Edith Swartz
Sixth Ave
Lakewood
Gilbert Jones
Akron
Sara Merrick
Easton
Arthur Pratt
Dorothy Armstrong
Winchester
Fernald Hutchins
East Brookfield
Michigan
Virginia
Paul Bronson
Henry W. Land
Ocklawaha
D.A.R
Florida Society
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Millard C. Reid
Mary Baker Eddy
Merry Jewelers
Speidel
Gemstone Lapidary Service
Sue
Ness
EAKE
Fifth
Alexander
Head Boys Ranch
M. K. Hamilton Ooner
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Arthur Burdenne
Legion Group
Founders Circle
Garden Club
U. S
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Inez Thomas Leadee
Azalea Circle
Magnolia Circle
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Federal Deposit Insurance
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