Mount Dora schools set new enrollment record for 1969-70
Mount Dora is welcoming a surge of students as a total of 2 195 enroll in the 1969 70 school year, up 152 from last year. Mount Dora High School gains most with 125 new students, many from Milner Rosenwald Academy. The district adds two portable classrooms to handle overflow and adds new faculty. Classes begin September 2 with MDHS at 8 15 a m Roseborough at 8 25 a m, Roseborough also expanding pupil numbers.
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New Staff and Facilities Planned at Milner-Rosenwald School
Principal C O Lott announced five new teachers will join the Milner Rosenwald faculty for the new year. The school will add class sections and an exceptional education unit, plus a full time secretary and seven teacher aides. Mount Dora Christian Home and Bible School opened August 25 with enrollment up by 75 students. Hurricane Camille spared Mount Dora, but a large oak fell on Donnelly Street, blocking traffic until crews cleared the debris.
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Missing Mount Dora man Victor Lane still not found after week
After nine days with hundreds of searchers in Lake and Marion counties, Victor Lane, 81, disappeared August 18 during a trip from his trailer home to Zellwood. His station wagon was seen north of State Road 40 in Marion County four days later. Authorities say foul play not likely, as searches continue in Ocala National Forest with sheriff, rescue squads, forest rangers, Civil Air Patrol and volunteers.
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