Outdoor leisure and camping notes by Billie Libby
A lifestyle column outlines renting a motorhome and enjoying camping in Florida. It references Shah-Style camping in Orlando and future houseboat trips with husband Earl, plus fishing, shelling, beach combing ideas. Florida waterfowl hunting season details run Dec 3 to Jan 8 with specific regional rules and bag limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Sportcamping Magazine
Orlando
Earl
Florida
Leon County
Lake Miccosukee
Jefferson County
W. B. Copeland
Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
Mount Dora Campaign Says Rate Study Urged by Jorgensen
Campaign coverage notes Jorgensen urging a comprehensive rate study of the city utility system to attract industry. Dr. Robert Montgomery unavailable on hospital call. Herbert Grubbs promotes government for all people. Incumbent James P. Turner reflects on four years in Mount Dora. Vernon Shipley and Charles Cooper unopposed on other business. Also mentions duck hunting regulations and safety requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorgensen
Lion’s Club
Robert Montgomery
Herbert Grubbs
James P. Turner
Mount Dora
Vernon Shipley
Charles Cooper
Ice Cubes Golden Fleecing at IceHouse Theatre
Ice Cubes Golden Fleecing a farce runs December 14 to 18 at IceHouse Theatre with Hank Link as Lt Fergie Howard and Kay Robinson and Joyce Alyea in key female roles. Cast includes Grant Carter Jr and others. Roy Johnson appears as Admiral Fitch. Box office on Unser St opens daily next week 10 am to 1 pm and before shows. Season tickets five plays 7.50. single tickets 2 adults 1 junior.
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IceHouse Theatre
Hank” Link
Fergie Howard
U. S. Navy
Venice
Italy
Kay
Neal) Robinson
Joyce Alyea
Eustis
Grant Carter Jr
Bob Court
Frank Willis II
Clayton Gates
Charles Weir
Fred Drew
Mount Dora
Mike Stanfield
Winter Park
Roy Johnson
Tavares
Admiral Fitch
Unser St
Fisher’s Music and Camera Shop
Donnelly St
Porter
Florida Telephone rate cuts expand base areas in 13 cities
Florida Public Service Chairman Edwin L. Mason announced rate reductions totaling 98000 dollars affecting 9372 Florida Telephone Corporation subscribers as base rate areas expand to 13 cities including Mount Dora. The plan eliminates mileage charges within new areas and reduces outside the boundaries while pledging 1.5 million dollars for plant upgrades and 900000 dollars for a satellite Ocala office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Telephone Corporation
Mount Dora Exchange
Florida Public Service
Edwin L. Mason
Telephone Company
Commission
Tavares
Ocala
Clermont
Winter Garden
Kissimmee
Apopka
Eustis
Mount Dora
St. Cloud
Dade City
Inverness
Crystal River
Leesburg
Mason
Florida Telephone
Veterans group hosts December meeting with potluck and slide show
The Veterans of World War I Barracks No 3227 and the Ladies Auxiliary meet December 14 at the American Legion Hall in Mount Dora. A 6 pm potluck precedes installation of 1967 officers by District Commander Wilkie and Mrs Wilkie, with guest speaker Eugene N Berato narrating Alaska travels and presenting colored slides. Notify Vice Commander Abram Boomer Jr by phone at 383-2327 by December 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of
Ladies’ Auxiliary
American Legion Hall
Mount Dora
William Wilkie
Wilkie
District Ladies Auxiliary
Eugene N. Berato
Special Aronautical Commission
Traffic Controls
Alaska
Abram Boomer Jr
Protect Your Valuables From Mildew Damage
Weather boosts humidity and heat spurring mildew on clothing shoes paper wood and plastic. Keep items clean and dry and store in ventilated spaces. Use naphthalene flakes or moth balls to protect articles. two pounds per 100 cubic feet. Seal leather goods and line bookcases with moth ball trays for protection.
Movers Named For United Van Lines
Triangle Moving and Storage at 20 South Bay Street Eustis has been appointed an agent of United Van Lines Inc. Wendell Davis and John Campbell own the company and bring extensive moving and storage experience in Florida. The firm recently moved.
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Triangle Moving & Storage
South Bay Street
Eustis
United van Lines, Inc
St. Louis
Wendell Davis
John Campbell
Florida
Veterans Club Meeting and Charity Drive Announced
World War I Veterans welcome news of the Golden Triangle Norce Chapter 405 gathering on Wednesday December 14 at 2 p.m. in Eustis at the Florida Power Lounge with officer elections and a charity donation. Regular Eastern Star Chapter 103 meets tonight at 8 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. A Founders Circle dessert bridge for Lakes and Hills Garden Club is Friday December 9 at 12 30 p.m. at Vila Dora tickets from Mrs. Roland B Cooper. proceeds aid civic projects.
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Golden Triangle Norce Chapter 405
Eustis
Florida Power Lounge
Chapter 103
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Founders Circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden Club
Vila Dora
Roland B. Cooper
Ways and Means
Circle
Lakes and Hills
Storage Vault Warehouse for Household Goods
A 4,000 square foot building designed for household goods storage uses the Saf-T vault system with items sorted in containers. It features a special fire protection system and is approved by the federal government for storing household goods of armed services personnel.
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Armed Services
Social Security Rep to Visit Mount Dora City Hall
A Social Security representative will be at Mount Dora City Hall on December 14 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Attendees should bring their Social Security card proof of age proof of earnings for last year and a record of this year for faster service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
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Trailer Life Magazine
California
Copeland
Patty Keough
Lake Sumter Junior College
Harold Alford
America
Florida Gas
Mt. Dora
CLUB
Mount Dora, Florida
DR. NO
Goldfinger
Sean Connery
James Bond
Blaise
Marco the Magnificent
United van Lines
Frank Stewart
Greenwell Shell Station
Sylvan Shores
Carl Fowler
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