Annexation polling shows wide turnout yet to conclude
Responses to the city postcard annexation poll lag with about 436 of 790 letters returned. Officials urge remaining residents in areas like Sylvan Shores and Lake Shore Drive to reply, to determine if the majority favors annexation and potential changes in city services and taxes.
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Sylvan Shores
Triangle Acres
Oakland Park
Overland Drive
Remley Heights
Lake Franklin Park
McCabe Nominated for Kiwanis Division 19 Lieutenant Governor
Bernard McCabe of Mount Dora, longtime Kiwanis member and former president, was unanimously nominated Monday night to serve as lieutenant governor of Kiwanis Division 19 Florida District. He directs education for Lake County schools and will be presented at the statewide Kiwanis convention in Tampa September 12 to 14 for acceptance as successor to Gail Sims. He assumes office January 1, 1966.
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Bernard McCabe
Mount Dora
Kiwanis Club
Division
Florida
Kiwanis International
McCabe
Lake County
Division 19
Kiwanis
Tampa
Gail Sims
Tavares
Countywide Toll Free Phone Service Proposed for Lake County
The Florida Telephone Corp plans countywide toll free service to Mount Dora and surrounding towns pending Florida Public Service Commission approval. If adopted, Mount Dora subscribers could call Leesburg Clermont Umatilla and other areas toll free with monthly rates starting at 0.75 to 4.25 dollars based on line type. The proposal, presented by Max E. Wettstein, seeks countywide extension after earlier East Lake County plans.
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Wvmilmsdmi
Weewerwul
Alc
Commission
Mount Dora
Leesburg
Clermont
Umatilla
Tavares
Howey
Wettstein
Florida Telephone Corp
East Lake County
Max E. Wettstein
FTC
Florida Public Service Pamentastan Watisbatn
Natct ‘Sha
Mount Dora considers two CATV bids two more eyed
Mount Dora City Council special committee weighs proposals from Golden Triangle Cablevision Co. and WLBE Inc. for CATV franchises. Universial Cablevision of Cocoa and Orlando’s Martin Andersen are asked to confirm continued interest within two weeks.
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Mount Dora City
and Andersen
Orlando Sentinel
Golden Triangle
David A. Rawley
David A. Rawley Jr
Donald E. Bilger
High Point
N.C
Enterprise, Inc
Wlbe, Inc
WLBE
Leesburg
WVGT
Mount Dora
Bilger
Washington, D. C
Rawley Jr
Congress
Federal Communications Commission
Dunnagan Purchases Photographic Firm in Leesburg
Bill Dunnagan of Leesburg buys the Photographic Center at 517 N Donnelly St from Spencer Beebe. Now head of IceHouse Theatre Dunnagan plans Bill Dunnagan's Photo and Music Center offering photographic supplies, records, high fidelity gear and related items. Opened with new fixtures and equipment arriving as plans unfold.
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Bill Dunnagan
Leesburg
N. Donnelly St
Spencer Beebe
Dunnagan
IceHouse Theatre
Mount Dora Grid Drills Begin Monday for Candidates
Mount Dora head coach Jesse Dyess announced two daily grid drills starting Monday with 7 am and 4 pm sessions for varsity hopefuls and a single afternoon report for junior varsity. Early practices emphasize conditioning and play patterns before uniforms and heavier work. Dyess expects 17 varsity and up to 25 junior varsity candidates and urges physical exams prior to the first session.
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Mount Dora
Jesse Dyess
Dyess
Registration Set For New Students In Mount Dora
Mount Dora area students entering grades 7 through 12 for the 1969 70 year must register at Mount Dora High School between August 16 and 23. Office hours are 8 am to noon and 1 pm to 4 pm. If needed, call 383 3033 to arrange an appointment. A parent or guardian must sign the Pupil Assignment. A three day wait applies to all new students.
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Mount Dora
Mount Dora High School
Whittington Wins Fifth In State Freestyle Event
Allen Whittington of the Mount Dora Swim Club earned fifth in the boys 15 through 17 50 yard freestyle after a four way tie for fourth and a runoff, with finals canceled by rain. Fifteen Mount Dora swimmers competed at Brandon in a meet spanning state wide entries except Miami area.
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Allen Whittington
Mount Dora
Brandon
Randy Cox
Whittington
Cox
Miami
Eustis
Kingswood Manor
Orlando
Kiwanis Club of Mount Dora marks 40 years of service
The Mount Dora Kiwanis Club celebrates its fortieth year while modestly touting its achievements. The club sponsors the Florida Symphony Orchestra concert, funds scholarships totaling over 9000 dollars, and runs the Travelog series to support youth activities.
Mount Dora Paper, Printing Firm Sold to North Carolina Investor
David A. Rawley Jr. of High Point, North Carolina, buys the Mount Dora Publishing Co. and The Topic from Valerie and Mack Johnson. Rawley, already owner of WVGT radio, aims to expand community service and growth in Mount Dora, noting Johnson will remain as editor.
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Mount Dora
North Carolina
WLAF
la Fallette
Tenn
Rawley
Johnson
Paul
Mabel Reese
University of Miami
Wake Forest College
University of North Carolina Graduate School of Journalism
Rotary Club of
High Point
Reedy to speak to Mount Dora Kiwanis Club
W H Reedy of Eustis will be guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Mount Dora in the Community Building at 12:15 p.m. He will discuss the $300 million road bond program on the statewide ballot Nov 2.
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Mount Dora
Roy Christopher
Robert Montgomery
George J. White Sr
Pettyjohn
Allen King
Kiwanis International
New York City
King
Madison Square Garden
Kiwanis Club
W. H
Bill) Reedy
Eustis
Reedy
Henry W. Land
Tangerine
Orange County
Rep. Land
Florida
Burns
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Walt Wiederhold
Fourth Avenue
H. D. Warren
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Fletcher Crane
Champion
Downtown Development Committee
Citrus Culture
Eustis Tavares
Nee Meenemes
Beatles
Frankie Avalon
Perry Como
Kiwanis Club of
Florida Symphony Orchestra
Charles S. Pettyjohn
Ed C. Mitchell
Leroy E. Allen
P Dent
Earl A. Anderson
Jre
Oliver J. Tillson
Sitcority
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Jack Simpson
Carl Graves
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William E. Holler
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