06 Apr 1967
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1967
Page
1
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce and Mount Dora Yacht Club host the 14th Annual Sailing Regatta on Lake Dora this Sunday with 19 classes. First race at 10 am and another at 1 pm. spectators welcome free.
Governor Claude Kirk designates April as Cancer Control Month urging all ages to join Crusade efforts. More than 65,000 volunteers statewide educate the public on Cancer's 7 Danger Signals and the need for early detection. Fred B. Karl, Daytona Beach attorney, accepts governor's proclamation as volunteer state chairman of the 1967 Crusade.
The Mount Dora Lodge 238 F and A M celebrated 50 years since chartering with over 200 attendees. Alfred Rehbaum Sr and James W. Simpson received Fifty Year Pins, Simpson’s pin accepted by his nephew. Grand Secretary Whitcombe noted three generations of Rehbaums in attendance as past and current members.
Mount Dora High School swimmers travelled to Sanford for the second meet of the season. Coach Jim Jackson aims to have experienced swimmers qualify for the State Meet. Kathy Cox Trina Pinkston Barbara Ormischer and others placed in events with several second and third places. Tim Bowman led the boys with a first in the 50 freestyle as teammates also earned medals in relay and individual events.
Patients at Waterman Memorial Hospital from Mount Dora this week include Mrs. Shirleen Hamann James Jenkins John A Simmons Samuel Butler Carl Hintzelmann Gertrude Lewis Pauline Holcomb Irma Joyce Jones Maye Carter Doris Hill Edith Spellman Billa Wasmuth Maggie Gilbert William D Gillis Clara Mandeville Lucie Mandal Lucie Richmond Carl Wilson and Francis Willis.
Citrus County rainfall data shows trace amounts for the week ending March 31 with no measurable precipitation recorded.
The Honorary Leroy Collins former Florida governor spoke at a Mount Dora Kiwanis Ladies night banquet at Lakeside Inn attended by about 150 guests. He discussed pollution and Florida and national concerns while back in Tampa with a law firm.
The sixth annual Florida Industries Exposition runs April 18 to 21 at the Central Florida Fairgrounds Orlando. Officials say it gathers large and small manufacturers, educators, government officials, and buyers from across the state and abroad for seminars workshops and a big showcase of Florida products. Russell H. Nahm serves as executive vice president with Don Rathel heading the Florida Defense Space Industries Assn. and the Inventors Congress also featured. The event is supported by multiple state and local agencies and organizations including the Florida Development Commission and the City of Orlando.
In light of high demand for news photos by the Topic photographer, clubs and organizations are asked to contact the paper at least seven days before their event. Limited staff and space require advance notice to prioritize coverage.
Mount Dora City Council approved first reading of a fluoridation ordinance by a 4-3 vote. Proponents cited health benefits while opponents urged a referendum. The issue traces back to prior council meetings and JayCees funding for installation.
Mount Dora High School presents Thornton Wilder’s Skin of Our Teeth on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. The junior class cast includes Steve Heinrich as George Antrobus Cathy Stewart as his wife and Sam Brooks Markie Melvin as Gladys with Alice Driggers as Sabina Excelsior New Jersey cited as the maid The play follows the Antrobus family through fires floods wars and depressions as they cling to hope and survive by the skin of their teeth.
Mount Dora Police Department reports their first emergency call with the new ambulance patrol wagon. A passerby saw a grass-cutting tractor driver unconscious and headed toward an embankment on Old US 441. Patrolman Dick Martin administered oxygen and rushed the driver to Mount Dora Clinic where doctors diagnosed over-exertion.
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