Lake County CAP Plan Receives Approval for Over $1 Million
Members of Lake County Economic Opportunity approve a Community Action plan in Tavares. The plan outlines seven centers, with 100 percent federal funding for two areas and a phased local share, totaling about 1.47 million dollars with 1.08 million federal support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Economic Opportunity, Inc
Tavares High School
Lake County
Office of Economic Development
Wash
D. C
Emery Sims
Tavares
CAP
OED
Umatilla
Okahumpka
Public Defender
Florida Bar Association
Florida Comptroller Warns Airline Strike Hurting State Economy
Florida Comptroller Fred C. Dickinson Jr. urged President Johnson to end the nationwide airline strike. He argued Florida faces staggering losses as the strike continues, stressing further efforts to halt the disruption.
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Fred C
Bud) Dickinson Jr
Johnson
Florida
Dickinson
White House
Lake County Voter Registration and Nov ballot contests
Lake County ballots will include three contests in November for Governor State Attorney General and State Representative Group 1. Voter registration runs through October 8 with eligibility rules and location for registration at the Lake County Courthouse in Tavares. Party changes cannot be made until after the election. party affiliation not relevant to the general vote.
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Lake County
Robert King High
Miami
Claude R Kirk Jr
Jacksonville
Palm Beach
Earl Faircloth
Tallahassee
Ellis D. Ruben
Miami Beach
Lake
Seminole
W. H
Bill) Reedy
Eustis
Charles B. Beals
Clermont
United States
Florida
Katherine Baker
Tavares
Mount Dora All-Stars Triumph In First Lights Game
Mount Dora All-Stars beat New Smyrna Beach 5 to 1 under lights, after a 3 hit game yet strong patience at the plate and aggressive base running. Jeff Fowler had 2 hits and 3 runs, named MVP, as Mount Dora extended their All-Star win streak to six. A return clash, the 8th Annual Jaycee Little League All-Star game, is set August 14 at 1 30 p m at Mount Dora Jaycee Park with American Legion managers Hardman and McCullough guiding the teams.
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Mount Dora
New Smyrna Beach
Dorans
Scott McCullough
Ron Aldrich Jr
Herb Young
New Smyrnans
Jeff Fowler
Charles Young
Jaycee
American Legion
Sam Hardman
Bill McCullough
Ronald Aldrich Jr
John Bales
Steve Albritton
David Hardman
Jeff Conner
Charles Carter
Raymond Young
Keith Ingraham
Tommy Windram
Billy Williams
Bill Fowler
Ron Aldrich
IceHouse Theatre
R. IceHouse
Bob Fallin
Leesburg
Bill Andrews
WVGT
Carolyn Dight
Sam
First State Bank of
Reedy Named Finance Chief On East Central Florida Council
Rep W H Bill Reedy of Eustis was appointed chairman of the Finance Committee by Don Thompson. The council plans a year long study on tourism and industry to guide regional economic changes tied to Disney Space Center and a proposed seashore park. The $60,000 study is funded $40,000 by a federal grant and $20,000 locally, with Reedy heading the local fundraising expected to reach about $10,000.
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W. H
Bill) Reedy
Eustis
East Central Florida
Los Angeles
Reedy
Mount Dora Receives Portion of June Tax Refunds
Ben Morris, director of the State Beverage Department, reports June 1966 net cigarette tax collections totaled 4,351,777.90. Of this, 901,307.90 goes to the State general revenue fund and 3,450,470 to qualified municipalities. Mount Dora will receive 7,647.80.
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Ben Morris
State Beverage Department
State General Revenue Fund
Mount Dora Wil
Citrus Growers Institute Opens at Camp McQuarrie
The 33rd Citrus Growers Institute begins at Camp McQuarrie and runs through Friday August 12 with opening remarks by Earl M. Kelly Lake County Agricultural Agent and welcoming address by Carl Theus Lake County Board of Commissioners chairman. Speakers include experts from Florida Citrus Commission USDA and University of Florida on herbicides rootstocks growth regulators and disease control.
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Citrus Growers Institute
Camp McQuarrie
Earl M. Kelly
Lake County
Carl Theus
R. M. Davis
Florida
Fred Bistline
Minute Maid
Frank Bouis
Florida Fruit Managers, Inc
Herman F. Steele
W. E. Black
Florida Citrus Commission
Frank E. Gardner
USDA
R. F. Suit
Citrus Experiment Station
A. F. Mathias
Haines City
CGA
C. H. Hendershott
University of Florida
Fred P. Lawrence
Orange County
Henry F. Swanson
Lake Garfield- Groves
Paul Frierson
Division of Plant Industry
Jack Grady
Citrus Central, Inc
G. D. Bridges
R. C. J. Koo
R. E. Norris
Florida Citrus Mutual
J. F. L. Childs
John H. O'Bannon
Arizona
Gordon R. Grimm
C. D. Covey
C. A. ‘Anderson
Flatwoods
L. W. Ziegler
Peanut patch in Mount Dora planter draws curiosity
In Mount Dora a patch of peanuts growing among periwinkles beside the Lake County Chamber of Commerce building sparks visitor interest. The scene reflects small town life with locals like E. C. Libby and family contrasting quiet village charm with nearby growth and traffic.
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Mount Dora
Lake County
Orlando
E. C. Libby
Riverside Park Drive
Clermont
Libbys
Florida
Sailor the
Terrier
Shawna
Music So Bad It Sparks Diner Dancing Night
Patrons at a local venue rose and danced after a waiter dropped a tray full of dishes causing surprise shouts and quick improvisation on the floor. No injuries reported and management issued apologies after the incident.
Normandy Overlook, Sylvan Shores Annexation Fates Declared
Mount Dora votes show Normandy Overlook joining Mount Dora while Sylvan Shores rejects annexation by 24 votes. The council confirms the issue is closed and pledges city services and protection for new residents.
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Normandy
Sylvan Shores
J. P. (Pinkney) Turner
Mount Dora
Normandy- Overlook
Normandy Overlook
Mount Dora Hosts Seventh District Jaycees Caucus
The Seventh District Jaycees caucus gathered in Mount Dora despite bad weather with members from Central Florida attending. Ray Wood of Ocala won the golf event with Elliott Seabrook of Umatilla as runner up while a safety check resolution passed and an ambulance service measure failed to gain district support. Leesburg defeated Belleview 16 to 15 in softball.
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Jaycees
Mount Dora
Jack Allen
Jaycee
Florida
Ray Wood
Ocala
Elliott Seabrook
Umatilla
Jesse Willmott
W. H
Bill) Reedy
Leesburg
Belleview
Dwight Mosteller
NTDC to Move HQ to Orlando Florida
The U S Naval Training Devices Center designates Orlando Florida as its headquarters with full transfer by June 1967. About 525 personnel at the center, roughly 75 percent of the total, and Capt Jack Sloatman as commanding officer. Mount Dora area will feel the move along with a Navy Training Center relocation to the Orlando base. NTDC previously showcased its work at the Central Florida Fair attracting thousands.
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U.S. Naval Training Devices Center
Orlando
Florida
Jack Sloatman
Orlando Air Force Base
Port Washington
N. Y
Cmdr
Joe Ball
NTDC
Mount Dora
Navy Training Center
San Diego
Great Lakes
U. S.naval Training Devices Center
Jeff Book to Play at National Pee Wee Golf Champs
Seven year old Mount Dora golfer Jeffery Scott Book will compete in the 20th National Pee Wee Golf Championships at Rio Pinar Country Club in Orlando on August 15 16 and 17.
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Jeffery Scott Book
Mount Dora
Orlando
Rio Pinar Country Club
Crime Expert To Speak Today Before Mount Dora Kiwanis
Orlando police chief Carlisle Johnstone will discuss Crime and Immorality before the Mount Dora Kiwanis Club. The talk covers police brutality juvenile delinquency and rising crime amid current news. Kiwanis meets at 12 15 noon Thursdays at the Community Center.
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Kiwanis Club
Mount Dora
Orlando
Carlisle Johnstone
Johnstone
George Mitchell
Kiwanis
Ed Mitchell
Russia
West Germany
Mobile X-Ray Unit Arrives for Lake County
Dr. J B Hall announces August schedule for a mobile X ray unit in Lake County. Operated by the Central Florida Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Assn. the service targets food handlers and school personnel with locations at Eustis Community Center and Tavares Courthouse.
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J. B. Hall
Lake County Health Dept
Central Florida
Mount Dorans
Hall
Three Persons Injured In Weekend Mount Dora Accidents
An out of state car and a Marianna Asphalt semi rear ended near Mount Dora on 441 Saturday. Three people including Harry W. Daugherty Bennie Bell and Billy Jo Standridge were taken to Waterman Memorial Hospital with Mrs Daugherty under observation. Standridge was cited for not having vehicle under control.
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Waterman Memorial Hospital
Highway Patrol
Leesburg
Harry W. Daugherty
Bennie Bell
Chattanooga
Tenn
Billy Jo Standridge
Lakeland
Waterman
R. L. Prince
Tavares
441
Daugherty
Prince
Standridge
Gas Tax Funds On Increase In Lake County July 1966
Lake County seven cent gasoline tax receipts rose by 15600.48 in July 1966 compared with July 1965. Revenue figures show 2427330 gallons sold with 169913.10 earnings in July 1966 versus 154312.62 in July 1965, per J Ed Straughn Lake County Chamber report.
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Lake County
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McQuarrie
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Fla
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