Hundreds of units join Mount Dora parade for Santa visit
More than seventy entries will accompany Santa in the Jaycee Christmas Parade led by Sheriff Willis McCall. Floats and bands from Mount Dora and surrounding towns parade from Donnelly Street, ending at Gilbert Park where candy, interviews, and a Chick en barbecue proceed.
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Chamber of Commerce
Herman Steverson
Dwight Mosteller
George J. White Jr
Donnelly Street
Charles Avenue
Gilbert Park
Jaycees
Jackson, Pine
Limit Avenues
Mount Dora
Central Florida
C of C
Orlando
Sheriff's Posse
Jolly Old Santa Claus
Donnelly Park
Bob Skinner Named To Head March Of Dimes
Bob Skinner of Umatilla is named 1964 Lake County campaign chairman for the National Foundation March of Dimes. He calls an orientation meeting for Lake County chairmen Monday at 2 30 p.m. in the Bank of Tavares Lounge to start the 1964 drive. Skinner returns from New Orleans where foundations seminars prepared county chairs. The foundation reports polio vaccination progress and ongoing programs to combat arthritis in children and birth defects.
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Bob Skinner
Umatilla
Lake County
National Foundation
Bank of Tavares
Skinner
New Orleans
March of Dimes
Burns Enters Democratic Primary for Florida Governor
Haydon Burns longtime Jacksonville mayor announces candidacy in the Democratic primary for governor. The 51 year old native of Louisville has led Jacksonville since 1949 and says the multi million dollar program advanced without federal help has shaped the city. He has represented the U S abroad nine times and held leadership roles in the Florida League of Municipalities and the United States Conference of Mayors, receiving a distinguished service award in 1961.
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Haydon Burns
Jacksonville
Louisville
Burns
United States
Florida League of Municipalities
Conference of Mayors
American Municipal
Firefighters Set Annual Banquet
The Mount Dora Volunteer Fire Department Association invites members and families to its annual banquet at the Community Building on Friday December 13 at 7 p.m. The event also marks the volunteers’ payday for fire calls. Harry Boggs from the State Treasurer’s Office will be the guest speaker, per Jim Davis, association president.
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Mount Dora
Yacht Club Sets Bridge Luncheon
Mount Dora Yacht Club reminds members of a ladies bridge luncheon on Tuesday at noon. Those wanting a foursome should contact Mrs. Joseph Mickley or Mrs. Gene Moss. Attendees not playing cards may reserve with the Club steward.
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Mount Dora
Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club Dedicates New Rinks
More than 250 people including City officials and seven major lawn bowling clubs attended the Mount Dora club dedication Friday noon for four new rinks and resurfaced lanes with Rubico. The $15,000 project was shared by the City and club members, and officials expect the upgrades to draw regional winter tournaments.
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Jesse Willmott
Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club
Art Miller
al Berry
Rufus Howe
Sarah Williams
Rubico
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Opens Season With Tavares In Home Opener
Mount Dora High School hosts Tavares in the first home game of the season. The jayvees play at 7 p.m. and the varsity at 8:15 p.m. The team’s starting five are Ronnie Mikell Jack Shively Ted Gottfried Mike Stewart and Bobo Kennedy with coach Ed Hansel. Tickets at the door.
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Jayvees
Winter Park
Ronnie Mikell
Letterman
Jack Shively
Ted Gottfried
Ohio
Mike Stewart
Bobo Kennedy
Ed Hansel
MDBS
St. Cloud
Lake Weir
Groveland
Eustis
Umatilla
Clermont
Florida Central Academy
Merchants Group To Meet Monday
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce merchants association holds its regular luncheon Monday at noon at the Garden Gate. Al Rehbaum Jr. says a new downtown sales promotion plan will be discussed, one not previously tried in this area. Reservations via the Chamber by Friday evening.
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Mount Dora
Wounded Girl in Fair Condition After Camp Street Shooting
Rose Ann Durden, 10, was shot in the chin by a .22 rifle held by her brother Carl, 13, at the family Camp Street home. Police say a chamber inspection caused the accidental discharge. She is described as fairly good at Waterman Memorial hospital.
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Lewis Durden
Camp Street
Carl Durden
Mount Dora elects Willmott mayor and adds two councilmen
Mayor Jesse Willmott was re elected by 47 votes over Patton in Mount Dora's municipal election Tuesday. Voters also chose two new council members Tom Champion and Oscar Schubert, with incumbent Warren Morgan and Robert Wason retained.
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Mount Dora
Jesse Willmott
W. D
Pat) Patton
Willmott
Patton
Wilmott
Guy Bliss
James C. Harris
Warren A. Morgan
Robert Wason
Morgan
Wason
Perry Flora
Tom Champion
Oscar Schubert
Champion
Council
Schubert
Lake Coleman
Charles R. Ja
Pogo
Tri City Motors Plans Opening Celebration in Eustis
Tri City Chrysler Plymouth announces a three day opening for the new dealership in Eustis. General manager Razz Bowen and sales manager Tom Bradley lead the venture as they showcase at least 25 car models. Free favors for children and door prize drawings mark Thursday to Saturday events with music by The Coaches and entertainment on Saturday afternoon.
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Tri-City
Chrysler Plymouth
Eustis
Razz Bowen
Tom Bradley
Bradley
Court Session Records Traffic and Disorderly Conduct Cases
Mayor Jesse Willmott presided over six traffic cases and two disorderly conduct cases in Municipal Court on Monday morning. No bonds were forfeited and total fines amounted to 130 dollars.
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Jesse Willmott
Students Selling Christmas Trees at Mount Dora High
Mount Dora High School students will sell West Virginia Scotch Pine Christmas trees at the high school and Golden Triangle Shopping Center starting Saturday. Trees range from two to nine feet and cost one dollar per foot. Proceeds go to complete the Community Stadium. sale sponsored by the Hurricane Helpers.
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Mount Dora High School
West Virginia
Golden Triangle
Hurricane Helpers
Fire Department Plans Turkey Shoot Fundraiser
The Sorrento Mt. Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department hosts a turkey shoot Saturday at 10 am and Sunday at noon behind Driggers Store in Sorrento. Proceeds support the Fire Department Building Fund with 22 caliber ham prizes and a wheel of fortune. Guns available for borrow.
WWI Vets Will Elect Officers In Mount Dora
The Veterans of World War I Barracks of Mount Dora and the Ladies Auxiliary will elect officers Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the First Methodist Church Sunday School rooms. The Barracks will miss the Mount Dora Christmas parade on Saturday. The 6th District winter conference and convention begin at 9:30 a.m. at Trade Winds Restaurant in Leesburg with officer instruction and discussions on pending WWI veterans legislation. Comdr. Owen urges all Barracks Auxiliary and veterans to attend the Leesburg conference.
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Ladies Auxiliary
First
Methodist
Trade Winds
Leesburg
Congress
Comdr. Owen
Holiday Postmark Available Again in Mount Dora
Mount Dora residents may deposit greeting cards at the Chamber of Commerce to obtain the Christmas postmark. Cards entered before Friday December 20 will be sent to the Greater Orlando Chamber for a special cachet Glory To God in the Highest, then forwarded to the Christmas post office for mailing.
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