Campaign Nearing Election Sees Sparse City Races
As December 14 ballots approach in Mount Dora, four City Council seats, mayoral race, Park Commission races, and a local annexation question draw limited campaigning. Incumbents Champion Wason and Schubert seek re election. mayoral challenger is Gordon Conboy. Warren Morgan not seeking re election. Park seats go to French Harris Moss with French and Harris incumbents. Annexation covers Sylvan Shores North Lake Gertrude and Helm Road areas. Lions Club event to discuss candidate views. Pete Osborne report.
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Gordon Conboy
Jesse Willmott
Tom Champion
Robert F. Wason
Oscar Schubert
Margaret Lafroos
Tommy Houser
Warren Morgan
Park Commission
G. O. French
Jim Harris
Eugene Moss
French
Harris
Sylvan Shores
North Lake Gertrude
Helm Road
Mount Dora Lions Club
School Chiefs Attend Annual Fall Conference
Elementary school principals from 500 Florida schools gather in Fort Lauderdale for a three day fall conference. Symposium speakers include Dr. Malcolm M. Provus of the National Education Association and Bernice McCullar of the Georgia Department of Education. The program focuses on creative teaching, learning, and the ideal school environment.
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Florida
Fort Lauderdale
Malcolm M. Provus
Washington, D. C
National Education Association
Bernice McCullar
Georgia State Department of Education
Mount Dora Band Competes In District Marching Contest
Mount Dora High School band directed by Byron Nichols will perform at the District 7 Marching Contest at Leesburg High School athletic field this Saturday. Gates open 6 30 p m with marching at 7 p m adults pay 1 and children 50 cents. A band boosters campaign will seek local support in the next two weeks.
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Mount Dora High School
Leesburg
Leesburg High School
Mount Dora
Byron Nichols
E. H. Pitzer
Mount Dora Band Boosters Association
Memorial Services Held for Karnes Couple in Florida
Memorial services were held Thursday November 18 for Mr and Mrs John Karnes of Winter Park who died in the Yarmouth Castle disaster. Mrs Karnes was the niece of J S Banks longtime resident of Mount Dora.
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John Karnes
Winter Park
Yarmouth Castle
Karnes
J.S. Banks
Mount Dora
Narce Chapter 405 Plans Officer Election in Eustis
The Golden Triangle Narce Chapter 405 will hold an officer election Wednesday at 2 pm in the Florida Power Lounge, Eustis. Members should bring a 50 cent gift for charity.
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Golden Triangle
Narce
Florida ‘Power Lounge
Eustis
Change in Date for Florida Symphony Concert in Mount Dora
Kiwanis Club of Mount Dora announced a new concert date for the Florida Symphony Orchestra from January 11 to January 4 at the Community Building. Refunds will be offered to ticket holders. fewer than 200 tickets remain. The program is “A Touch of Vienna” conducted by Henry Mazer with a daytime children’s concert precede the evening show. Tickets are sold through local chambers and banks or from Kiwanis members.
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Florida Symphony Orchestra
Kiwanis Club of
Mount Dora
Gene Moss
Moss
Kiwanis Club
United States
Florida Symphony
Henry Mazer
Memory Feats Spice Clinic Demonstration at Courtesy Clinic
At the final meeting of the Courtesy Clinic sponsored by the Merchant's Association, Alfred C. Newman of Leesburg and his daughter Jan presented a memory demonstration. They showed memory techniques with blackboard charts and noted that about 19 minutes a day of practice can improve memory skills.
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Merchant’s Association
Alfred C. Newman
Leesburg
Jan
Mount Dora Cadets Observe Founding of Civil Air Patrol
The Mount Dora Cadet Squadron marks the 24th anniversary of the Civil Air Patrol founded December 1 1941. Cadet commander Richard Litsinger notes CAP conducts search and rescue missions with agencies while offering navigation weather and aerospace training to youths aged 13 to 17.
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Mount Dora
Civil Air Patrol
Richard Litsinger
CAP
U. S. Air Force
United States
Litsinger
Pioneer
Tavares
Money At Work seminar set by Shearson Hammill in Mount Dora
Shearson Hammill announces a free Money At Work seminar at the Mount Dora Community Building on Wednesday December 8 from 7 30 to 9 30 p m. Reservations are requested with Harold Phillips coordinating in Mount Dora. Bruce Ackerson of St Petersburg will speak on serious money investing today financial planning and tax savings. A Q A session and refreshments follow. Call James Nolce in Orlando at 241 5346 collect to reserve.
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Shearson
Hammill
New York Stock Exchange
Mount Dora
Harold Phillips
James C. Nolce
Orlando
Emma O'Hara Dies at 103 Mount Dora’s Oldest Resident
Mount Dora pays tribute to Emma Ethel O'Hara aged 103 born in Pennsylvania who moved to Mount Dora in 1911. She was a charter member of First Baptist Church and Woman's Club of Mount Dora and a longtime Lady Maccabee. Survived by daughter Lottie Amanda and granddaughter Marion Haas, funeral Tuesday at Garden Chapel Orlando.
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Mount Dora
Emma Ethel O’hara
Alexander St
Pennsylvania
New Hartford
N. Y
First Baptist Church of
Latter Day Saints Church
Woman’s Club of
Lady Maccabee
Leslie O’hara
Horton
Mr. Hathaway
O’hara
Lottie Amanda
Marion Haas
Pascren
Garden Chapel
Orlando
Fla
Council Meeting To Start Later
Next week's City Council session is delayed to 8 30 p m in City Hall chambers to allow candidates for re election to attend a Lions Club hearing. The change lets all candidates be heard before the Lions Club event.
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City Hall
Lions Club
Spacenceme
Iby Coutime
TP. Turner
Big Meeting on Annexation Merits Friday Night
Mount Dora hosts an open meeting with Mayor Jesse Willmott City Attorney Roy Christopher and others to discuss annexation. Residents from Sylvan Shores North Lake Gertrude Heim Road area urged to attend ahead of a December 14 referendum.
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Jesse Willmott
Roy Christopher
John Cain
Mount Dora
Sylvan Shores
Lake Gertrude
Heim Road
Golden Triangle
Publicity Workshop Set Today in Mount Dora
A large turnout is expected for a publicity workshop by WVGT and The Mount Dora Topic. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. in the First National Bank community room with Arch Laney and Valerie Johnson presenting. City clubs, civic groups, schools, and churches are invited to discuss radio and newspaper publicity.
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Mount Dora
Glaucoma Clinic Slated with City Elections
The Mount Dora Lions Club sponsors a free glaucoma clinic on December 14 upstairs at the Community Building. Officials say the exam is quick, painless, and a yearly vision safeguard to pair with voting, encouraging residents to participate in the city elections and eye check.
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Mount Dora Lions Club
Lions
Wetherington Named Temporary Head of Triangle Toastmasters
Tom Wetherington was elected temporary president of the Triangle Toastmasters Club at a Tuesday meeting. Dr. R. B. Whitney and Arch Laney became vice presidents, with Charles Pettyjohn secretary, Bob Bennett treasurer, and Al Rehbaum III sergeant at arms. Dr. Spencer Way of Orlando led a Toastmasters International group demonstrating self improvement activities. The gathering occurred in the Community Room of Mount Dora's First National Bank.
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Tom Wetherington
Triangle Toastmasters Club
R. B. Whitney
Arch Laney
Charles Pettyjohn
Tavares
Bob Bennett
al Rehbaum III
Spencer Way
Orlando
Toastmasters International
First National Bank of
Mount Dora
Barracks Election Slated On Dec 8
World War I Barracks 3227 of Mount Dora and the auxiliary meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday December 8 in the American Legion Hall for an election and installation of officers. Sixth District Commander W B Davis of Inverness will be the installing officer. Dues for 1966 are payable December 1 and must be paid by January 1 1966 to keep the Blood Bank operative. The Barracks will participate in the Annual Christmas Parade on December 11 and volunteers are invited to drive in the parade.
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Mount Dora
Auxiliary
W. B. Davis
Inverness
Cmdr. C.D. Owen
Angel Theme Chosen for Mount Dora BPW Christmas Meet
The Mount Dora Business and Professional Woman's Club plans a Wednesday 6:45 p.m. Christmas dinner at Garden Gate with an angel theme. Members will donate 1 to the Symphony Orchestra Fund for Kiwanis children programs, and deliver gifts and a Mayo Cottage charity donation.
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Mount. Dora
Ocala School of Girls
Mayo Cottage
BPW
Jaycees
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Spice ‘Clinic
Lake County
Igsters
Miss Howey
Miss Howey Academy
Hower-in-the-Hills
J. W. Shaw
Mount
Emma O’hara
City
By Pete Osborne
W.W.G.T
Toastmasters Group
Barracks
Citrus Culture
Dora’ Tavares
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