Hoyt to Become Mount Dora Editor of Topic Publisher
Morgan H. Hoyt of Beacon New York, former Topic editor, will arrive in Mount Dora within days to take the managing editorship of Mount Dora Publishing Co. He is welcomed by friends from his last Mount Dora visit. Explorers Bland return safely to McMurray Canada from the Arctic. Mickey Ryan and Jimmie Donovan piloted a dog train carrying passengers home from the North to Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan H. Hoyt
Beacon
N.Y
Mount Dora
Mrs. Bland
McMurray
Canada
Mickey Ryan
Jimmie Donovan
Florida
Limited town election yields single ticket and low turnout
In the December 10 1936 town vote only one slate appeared and 156 ballots were cast, far below the registered voter total. Council winners for two year terms were Frank Burkhart Proctor L Drugg Tracy M Kramer James Simpson George C Keller and A J Waltz. The Book and Bridge Club met at Sylvan Shores with Miss Gladys Simpson and listed members including Mesdames Glen Brown Harry Clark Henry Land and others. Florida highlights note Carl Brumbaugh scored four touchdowns in seven minutes in 1928 against Auburn, and the Jackson County settlement known as Two Egg is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Burkhart
Proctor L. Drugg
Tracy M. Kramer
James Simpson
George C. Keller
A. J. Waltz
Book and Bridge Club
Gladys Simpson
Sylvan Shores
Mesd
Mount Dora Golf Course to Open December 15
The Mount Dora Golf Course will open officially December 15 with Mr. Willard Wadsworth and club officers teeing off. Also listed are 11th Grade Honor Roll students from the Junior-Senior High School for the second six weeks and recent birth notices including Margaret Ann Ganeby and William Cottrell Jr. plus a Kings Daughters meeting summary noting officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Willard Wadsworth
Mary Jo Burr
Ross Dutton
Roy Dutton
Frank Keller
Roy Ledford
Ae Swart
Juanita VanDeroer
Jimmy Vincent
George Te Jr
Lloyd Atkins
Sthat Wa Memorial Hospital
Eustis
Margaret Ann
Thethee Ganeby
William C. Kennedy
William Cottrell Jr
DeLand
King’s Daughters
Rose Searing
Pearl Overhiser
Ruth Risley
Lenna Soper
Voters weigh annexation as 300 oppose in Sylvan Shores vote
Twenty years ago on December 13, 1956 Sylvan Shores held a 300 strong turnout to oppose annexation by a five to one margin. In Mount Dora the annexation plan failed to gain required broad support as 345 to 175 favored it, while local turnout was under 40 percent for the questions on the Park Commission and city officials. Engaged couples and local officials are also noted with Betty Ann Lovering and John W. Burr Jr. announced for marriage in Berlin New Hampshire and Gainesville University of Florida wedding plans. Mrs. Harold D. Overhiser becomes Florida Kings Daughters state president with Mrs. John A. Crosswhite as corresponding secretary, elected at Lake Worth convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvan Shores
Park Commission
Mount Dora
Purente
E. W. Lovering
Berlin
N.H
Lake Worth
The Laundromat and the End of Real Wash Days
A narrator recalls a modern laundromat in contrast to traditional farm washing. Ohioan friends praise automation while warming to memories of boiling kettles, hand wringing, and weekly rituals. The piece contrasts pride in domestic labor with progress and loss of old skills.
Army Navy Classic Tale From Mount Dora Cadet Dad
A reader recounts attending the Army Navy Classic at JFK Memorial Stadium with his cadet son and family. He narrates misadventures including a Navy supporter in the Army section, a tilted field, delays at Philadelphia Airport, and a humorous failed TV moment as he shouted a Mount Dora cheer. The letter closes with reflections on the game’s outcome and a retired Army colonel signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altamonte Springs
Jfk Memorial Stadium
Sam
Army
Mount Dora
Orlando
Navy
Mount Dora Pride in Mayor Cham pion’s Redevelopment Plan
Mount Dora residents hail Mayor Tom Champion and associates for removing a downtown eyesore and supporting a new venture at Princess Court. Local supporter Mrs Boyd Stewart offers well wishes for the effort and upcoming development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Tom Champion
Princess Court
Fellows
Boyd Stewart
Mount Dora Council Advances Annexation and Utilities Measures
The Mount Dora council approved annexing 60 acres on Eudora Road via a 4-3 vote despite opposition from three members and a looming veto risk. Officials also authorized water service to Hibiscus Park, debated debris disposal rules, and moved to draft Lake Franklin Park service proposals. The de facto de annexation of US 441 rights of way was noted as illegal, with patrols by police limited to mutual aid. An appropriation of 1650 dollars funded Grant Avenue road repairs after reports of street water intrusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eudora Road
Affiliated Services Corp
C. O. Lott
Jack Morgan
Jeff Ray
Howard Cox
Hibiscus Park
Cox
Council
Dean van Landingham
Ray
Mount Dora
Roy Christopher
Lake Franklin Park
Champion
US 441
New 441
441
SR 46
Sanford Road
Lincoln Avenue
Grant Avenue
Grandview Street
Lott
Mount Dora Leads United Way Effort in Lake County
Mount Dora surpasses its United Way goal while Lake County trails. City officials discuss drainage concerns and planned equipment replacement schedules. Ronald Archer withdraws from the race. Park Commissioner W. G. Shipley is unopposed. Cody and Associates prepare city pay scales as United Way seeks donations by December 15. The United Way board meets December 13 to review agency funding and fundraising for over 14 000 residents. Acting Director A M Blackburn notes low support this year and last, with Mount Dora contributing securities valued at 2200 this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Landingham
Frank Clifton
Ronald Archer
W. G. Shipley
Ray
Council
Cody and Associates
City Hall
United Way
P.O
Leesburg
United Way Board
Lake County
Hawthorne
Mount Dora
Blackburn
Red Crow Boards
Educated Cross
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By Diane Demro
Mount Bora
A.M. Liveright
West Fifth Avenue
P. O. Box
Ohio
Floridora
West Point
Korea
Sam Swiger
Philadelphia
Disney World
Leon B. Cheek JR
US Army
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