New Chamber Plans Improve Mount Dora City Services
At a Mount Dora Chamber dinner the Cultural Activities Committee outlined goals to boost cultural events and establish a community arts center. The Beautification Committee proposed business awards for building beautification with banners and plaques. A rental checklist program was approved to streamline inquiries for those renting units, while future items include calendar coordination and an annual art festival.
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Mount Dora
C.A.C
Chamber of Commerce
Messrs
Champion
Drew and Whitney
Men’s Garden Club
the Lakes and Hills Garden Club
Inquirer
Mount Dorans Win Scholarships
Lake-Sumter Junior College awards six fall term teacher scholarships from the State Department of Education. New recipients include Ralph Robert Barrett of St. Cloud and Ann Adele Van Landingham of Mount Dora. Returning scholars are Dolores Ann Caudel, Gail Anna Chisena, Wanda Anne Daniels, and Alice Marie Lenze.
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Lake-Sumter Junior College
State Department of Education
H. W. Asbell
Florida
Ralph Robert Barrett
St. Cloud
Ann Adele van Landingham
Mount Dora
LSJC
Dolores Ann Caudel
Gail Anna Chisena
Apopka
Wanda Anne Daniels
Umatilla
Alice Marie Lenze
Tavares
Panthers Urge Fans to Buy Season Tickets for 196? Season
Football fans in the Orlando area are urged by Kim Bailey and the Panthers Booster Club to purchase season tickets for home games before the Continental Football League season opens on August 26. Bailey notes the aim of 10,000 tickets and calls for rallying support for the hometown club.
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Kim Bailey
Panthers
Orlando Area
Bailey
Sol Rosen
Continental Football League
Norfolk
Orlando Panthers
Charleston
New Students to Register at Mount Dora High
Mount Dora students new to the district must report to Mount Dora High School to receive their 1967 68 academic schedules. Principal Gene Molnar notes some pupils have not chosen a school or had schedules prepared and urges action before classes begin as schools reopen August 28.
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Mount Dora
Mount Dora High School
Gene Molnar
MDS
Melody W. Brown
Mary Gerding
Joe Folsom
President Johnson thanks for Viet Nam serviceman letter
The White House writes to Mr. McDonald on August 19 1967 acknowledging receipt of his local paper containing Lieutenant Colonel Badger's letter. The President values servicemen comments and notes Badger’s remarks to his daughter as meaningful with best wishes from Whitney Shoemaker.
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Charles McDonald
Vietnam
Johnson
McDonald
Leeds Shoe
Golden Triangle
Badger
Viet-Nam
Mr Charles McDonald Address in Mount Dora Florida
Mr Charles McDonald is listed with a residence at 130 19th Avenue in Mount Dora Florida 32757. No other details are provided in the text.
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Charles McDonald
19Th Avenue
Mount Dora
Florida
Congressman’s Letter Questions What Vexes Voters
In a public missive the congressman notes widespread anger over the Vietnam War riots social security and tax policy. He concedes limited power to change national directions and cites public frustration with proposed Social Security tax increases and potential benefits. He also condemns rabble-rousers and race tensions while urging calm and continued debate.
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Congress
Vietnam
Washington
Detroit
Mount Dora Regatta Planned for October 15
Mount Dora Yacht Club and Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce sponsor a Power Regatta with official sanction sought from the American Power Boat Association Region 5. Ten heats offer $100 prizes each as civic and business groups back the event.
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The
Mount Dora
American Power Boat Association
Region
Southeastern United States
Florida Telephone Corp
Christopher
Chamber of Commerce
Sol Wise
Wise Boat Works
Vergil van Wickle
MDYC
Coast Guard
Tom Shipes
Idler Marina
al Rehbaum Jr
Carlton Johnston
Florida Telephone
Mount Dora Topic
Sam Shaw
Joe Russo
Commodore Mdyc
Roy Christopher
Ralph Paul
Jaycees
Jesse Willmott
MD Police Dept
MD Fire Dept
Was It A Prank Or An Accident?
A Sanford Rd. couple found a brown waterbird with a long beak entangled by cotton yarding. They freed it but the bird died after a failed flight, raising questions about cruel acts. The Coppages condemn the act and hope the cruel prank ends.
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W. T. Coppages
Sanford Rd
United Appeal Campaign Advances in Lake County
The United Appeal Campaign for Lake County moves forward with plans activated now. Lake County Chairman Dick Edgerton of Mount Dora leads efforts while Mount Dora chair Ed Mitchell drives city activities. Al Rehbaum Jr. is named Advanced Gift Chairman for the city.
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United Appeal
Lake County
Dick Edgerton
Mount Dora
Ed Mitchell
Mitchell
al Rehbaum Jr
Milner Rosenwald Registration Set for August 23
Students set to attend Milner Rosenwald Academy must report on Wednesday August 23 for registration and class assignments. First graders need birth certificates and physical exam records and must be accompanied by a parent guardian or adult.
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Milner-Rosenwald
C. 0. Lott
Rainfall Totals for Mount Dora and Eustis Reported
Cit rus Culture reports weekly rainfall ending August 22 with Mount Dora at 4.09 inches and Eustis at 3.52 inches.
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Citrus Culture
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Center
Mount Dorans
Jim Matthews
Buddy Hill
Walker Horsley
J. P. Turner
Paceyord of
Joan Mitnik
Wayne Hay
Francis P. Davey
Theator Segeng Herr
W. P. Harris
Deloria Carter
Margaret Gale
White House
Dear Mr. McDonald
Congressman Sidney Herlong
Regatta Committee
By Jacqueline Bowman
Mount Dora Publishing Company, Inc
Eustis
Meat Dora Topics Office
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