Planned Lake Recreation Plan Faces Garden Club Opposition
Mount Dora's plan by Councilman William Prinz to build a private lodge a fishing dock and canoe center on lakefront property near Gilbert park draws resistance from the Lakes and Hills Garden Club. The group urges City Council to rezone the area and questions long term maintenance and impact on the lake's beauty amid concerns about sewage and potential private sale.
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Lake Dora
Lakes ‘and Hills
Club
William Prinz
Gilbert Park
Prinz
City Council
Mount Dora
Wisconsin
Garden Club
Slater Cox
Frinz
Lake County
Chamber of Commerce
J. G. Ray, Jr
Palm Island
Prinz Place
O. M
Jack” Simpson
C., L. Stokley
Notarized fish story proof from Mount Dora vacation tale
A government official jokes with an employee about not returning with fish stories unless notarized. The employee is asked to produce verifiable proof of Mount Dora fishing, with the editor prompting a tangible item for Senate scrutiny. The catch weighed about 2 pounds, described as dominated by two prominent fish.
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Washington, D. C
Mount Dora
M. D. Bennett
Charlotte Bennett
Fifth Av
Lake Dora
Bennett
Senate
Mr. Bennett
U.S
Births Announced for Schubert and Durham Peck Families
A baby boy named Donald Charles was born to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Schubert at Eustis Hospital on Wednesday, weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces. Also, a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. W A Durham Peck at Durham Young Hospital in Leesburg.
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Donald Charles
Donald Schubert
Eustis Hospital
W. A. Durham Peck
Durham Young Hospital
Leesburg
Kiwanis Welcome Tiny Larsens From Mount Dora
A Kiwanis club hears from Larsens representative for the National 4 H Club Ain Chi last week. She shares experiences as part of the 4 H program and its impact on her community involvement.
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Kiwanis
Tiny Larsens
Mount Dora
Ain Chi
Will
Kiwanis Club
Mr Thompson Dies On Birthday In Mount Dora
Frederick B. Thompson a Winter resident of Mount Dora died on his 86th birthday at Durham Young hospital Leesburg after a heart attack. He had eight winters in Mount Dora with co host James Hames of the Grand View hotel. He earlier served 35 years as head master of the Peabody School Arlington Virginia. He was a member of the Royal Masonic lodge and leaves son Gordon of Arlington and grandson Frederick. Last rites to be in Arlington later this week. Rehbours Funeral home to handle local arrangements.
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Frederick B. Thompson
Mount Dora
Thompson
Durham Young Hospital
Leesburg
James Hames
Peabody School
Arlington
Royal Masonic Lodge
Gordon
Frederick
Chamber of Commerce urges visitors to register at office
Mrs. Betty Siess secretary to the Chamber of Commerce asks newcomers and visitors to pause at the Chamber office to register to help locate their ads.
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Betty Siess
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Florida Alligator Spooks New York Bride On Florida Visit
Rose Whiting visiting Mount Dora with her husband Alan Whiting screamed at sight of a baby alligator in the Whiting citrus grove. The reptile, first seen in neighboring gardens, was lassoed by Bill Prinz and removed after wandering away from its nest.
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Florida
New York
Rose Whiting
Alan Whiting
Mount Dora
Frederick A. Whiting
Whiting
Whitings
W. B. Louthan
Whiting Place
Mr. Louthan
Bill Prinz
Gilbert Park
Dorans Prefer Elections Hot Dorans Prefer Elections Hot
Mount Dora turnout for the municipal election was 128 voters while the national election drew 1 544. No contests. incumbents and appointees won. Councilman William Prinz received 117 votes, Jerry Barnhart 107, John F Groves 99. Park Commission posts split among Cora Sadler 194 James Hughes 98. Charter Board candidates Lillian Christie 101 D Fletcher Crane 111 Al Rehbaum Jr 107 A J Waltz 106 J G Ray Jr 105.
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Mount Dora
William Prinz
Jerry Barnhart
John F. Groves
Cora Sadler
James Hughes
Park Commission
Charter Board
Lillian Christie
D. Fletcher Crane
al Rehbaum, Jr
A. J. Waltz
J. G. Ray, Jr
Death of 12 year old Sharon Killingbeck at Zellwood
Twelve year old Sharon Lee Killingbeck of Zellwood died after a sudden illness. She was the daughter of Owen and Gloria Killingbeck, residents of Zellwood, and she leaves grandparents Clyde Killingbeck and Mrs. M. Lathrop. Services will be held in Armada, Michigan.
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Sharon Lee Killingbeck
Zellwood
Orange Memorial Hospital
Orlando
Owen Charles Killingbeck
Clyde Killingbeck
M. Lathrop
Michigan
Armada
Mich
Bobby Alderman Bags 6 Point Buck in Ocala Forest
A 14 year old hunter Bobby Alderman son of Mr and Mrs Robert Alderman killed a 6 point buck weighing 125 pounds in the Ocala Forest last weekend. He hunted with veteran Dick Reynolds and used Reynolds dogs but remained calm and accurate.
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Mount Tora
Bobby Alderman
Robert Alderman
Ocala Forest
Dick Reynolds
Bobby
Mount Dora Santa Spur by King’s Daughters Leader
Mrs. Emma J. Tallant leads Mount Dora’s King’s Daughters Christmas drive, collecting clean clothing and toys for families in need. She sorts and mends apparel, outfits children with four sets, and coordinates toy donations with the Boy Scouts to ensure genuine need and practical giving.
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Mount Dore
Emma J. Tallent
Mount Dora
Santa Claus
King's Daughters
King’s Daughters
Mrs Emma Tallant Leads Christmas Charity Drive
Mrs Emma J Tallant organizes annual Christmas giving with King’s Daughters aiding aid recipients. She and a committee visit homes to deliver baskets with dolls fire engines blocks and clothing to bring cheer and relief to families in need. The effort continues through summer aiding citrus workers who struggle to save for winter.
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King’s Daughters
Mrs. J
Allevia
City Hearts Shine Through in Mount Dora Aid to Ferson
Chicago alumni John F. Hohenadel thanks Mount Dora residents for aiding 93-year-old former teacher Farl B. Ferson after his cottage burned in October. Volunteers rebuilt interiors, insured meals were provided, and donations neared $100 for the Fund for Ferson to restore independence and plan school improvements.
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Chicago
John F. Hohenadel
Manuel Training School
Mount Dora
Farl B. Ferson
Ferson
Phenadel
Mount Dora's
Adoration Scene to Light Up Mount Dora Christmas Eve
Mount Dora sets Dec 17 at 7 p.m. for the Adoration of the Magi scene on City Hall lawn. The Woman's club hosts a ceremony with carols led by church and Scout groups, First Methodist organ chimes at 6:45 p.m., under Edith Fairfax Davenport’s historic direction.
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Mount Dora
City Hall
First Methodist Church
al Rehbaum
Paul Johnson
Russ Barnes
R. C. Bardwell
United States
Edith Fairfax Davenport
Florida Federation of Art
Botticelli
Holiday Postal Hours Announced for Christmas Mail
Postmaster Harry Hopcraft announces a new post office schedule for holiday mail. The office will stay open Saturday afternoons December 13 and 20 and Wednesday December 17 to aid Christmas gift mailing.
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Harry Hopcraft
Youth Safety Parley Slated In Mount Dora Monday Evening
Mount Dora hosts a two part traffic safety study aimed at training youth drivers and engaging parents. A youth adult forum meets Monday at 7 pm in the Mount Dora High School study hall to seek support for a driver training program. A second meeting at City Council Tuesday will revisit an ordinance to curb dangerous blind corners.
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Mount Dora
Mount Dora High School
Fifth Aven
Clayton St
City Council
Paul Hopkins
Key Club
Frederick Sleight
Daytona Beach
Sleight
Woman’s Club
Teen Driving Safety Drive Starts In Mount Dora
A youth driven car crash spurs a Mount Dora initiative led by Key Club President Paul Hopkins and Kiwanis member Frederick Sleight. They aim to establish teen driving instructions focusing on responsible vehicle operation and road safety for parents and teenagers, with a public meeting at Mount Dora High School.
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Key Club
Paul Hopkins
Mount Dora
Frederick Sleight
Kiwanis
Hopkins
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Clementine
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Dan
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George Cox
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Fred Roseborough
Barbara Siess
Billy Harding
Sidney Davis
B. J. Eckholdt
Dorans
Brooks
Mabel Norris Reese
St. Nick
Mrs. Tallant
Emma J. Tallant
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