Mount Dora JayCees Lead Record Parade Through Downtown
More than six thousand spectators witnessed the Mount Dora JayCees Third Annual Christmas parade through downtown Saturday led by Lake County Sheriff Willis McCall on horseback. The event featured about 50 units, Santa Claus, school bands, fire and law enforcement vehicles, a carousel, and candy distribution by merchants. parade marshal Ed Wells, with Fred Wise directing, organized the route from Seventh Ave to Evans Park amid traffic rerouting and crowd-pleasing displays from civic and military groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Seventh Ave
Evans Park
Highway Patrol
Fred Wise
JayCee
Ed Wells
Santa Claus
Donnelly Park
Merchants’ Association
Pnd
Lake County Horsemen’s Association
Wise
Walker Horsley
Cochairman
George White, Jr
The
JayCees
Florida Military Academy of Deland
Spencer Beebe
Diary Of Anne Frank Triumph For IceHouse Theatre
IceHouse Theatre in Mount Dora stages The Diary of Anne Frank as its most serious drama to date with a largely newcomer cast delivering poignant, moving performances. Sam Buck Grace Campbell Suzanne Ward Gary Lee Debbie Stevens and others bring depth and empathy to roles amid strong direction by B. Y. Pennington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Frank
Ice House Theatre
Mount Dora
Grace Campbell
Suzanne Ward
Gary Lee
Debbie Stevens
Tangerine
IceHouse
George Kress
Frank
Dr. Dussell
Riley Brice
Clermont
Nanette Westphal
Micp
van Dan
Steve Johnson
Una Doub
Johnson
Eustis
IceHouse Theatre
B. Y. Pennington
Israel
New Presbyterian Church Opened With Special Services
Mount Dora Presbyterian Church celebrated its new sanctuary with a Sunday service led by Rev. Charles A. Carrier. Inductions into membership included Elsie M. Clanahan and several couples. Dr. Carmiel preached on the meaning of the building as a pathway to God, and Dr. Herman N. Turner spoke at a fellowship supper with church leaders from the Synod of Florida and North Presbytery in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Martin
Harry Mielke
Mount Dora Presbyterian Church
Charles A. Carrier
George L. Kress
Elsie M. Clanahan
Fred C. Gray
Blanche Hinkle
Orren
B. Lovell
R A. Stevenson
J. E. Warner
William F. John
Floyd Polhamus
Jacob
Carmiel
Haran
Carmel
Jesus
Christ
Herman N. Turner
General Assembly
Turner
Dr. Turner
Synod of Florida and
North Presbytery
Stanton. K. Boardman
Citrus Culture Corp Weekly Rainfall Report
The Citrus Culture Corp releases its weekly rainfall report dated December 13 1960. It records rainfall amounts across growing districts and outlines potential impacts on citrus yields for nearby orchards.
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Citrus Culture Corp. Weekly
Cold snap brings blessing for citrus growers in area
Mount Dora Growers' Cooperative leader G. B. Hurlburt says a brief cold wave helped color and sweeten the fruit, with no damage from 27 to 30 degrees. He notes delayed deliveries but expects normalizing conditions and stronger demand from northern markets.
Society Places Six Children In Homes In Lake County
The Children's Home Society of Florida adopted six children in Lake County during 1958 and 1959. Courts received 40 petitions for adoption for these children, with only 25 percent having licensed agency protection. Mount Dora board members include Mrs. J. A. Heist and George J. White, Sr.
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Children’s Home Society of
Florida
Lake County
Mount Dora
J. A. Heist
George J. White
U F Loyalty Fund Receives $5000 Gift from Retired Professor
Gainesville reports the Alumni Loyalty Fund at the University of Florida received a record five thousand dollar donation from retired Professor C. H Willoughby. The gift goes to the Dollars for Scholars program supporting student loans under the government match, with funds earmarked for faculty and staff pursuing advanced degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
University of Florida
C. H Willoughby
Willoughby
Mount Dora Merchants Hear Talk By White
Members of the Mount Dora Merchants Association met for a luncheon with George J. White Jr of the First National Bank of Mount Dora detailing money history and warnings about bad checks forgery and counterfeit risks. Walker Horsley presided as chairman.
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Mount Dora
Tavares Man Wins Big Bass Prize In Lake Dora Tournament
James J. Rogers of Tavares won the weekly prize in the 13th annual Bass Tournament, for a 7 pound bass caught in Lake Dora. He weighs in at Fisherman's Headquarters as the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event. A grand prize of a 14 foot Orlando Clipper will be awarded at the end of the tournament on April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Rogers
Tavares
Rogers
Lake Dora
Fisherman’s Headquarters
Mount Dora
Growers Cooperative Highlights Mount Dora Impact
Mount Dora Growers Cooperative, led by G B Crip Hurlburt, told Mount Dora Kiwanis members of its 65 to 70 year round jobs and about 290 harvest season workers. The payroll nears 423000 dollars yearly, feeding local utilities taxes and fertilizer purchases. He noted 99 percent of fruit sold outside Florida brings in new dollars to the community and described a 70 member share-and-share-alike structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Hurlburt
Florida
Bulldogs Take Eighth In Row
The Mount Dora Bible School Bulldogs ran their record to eight straight wins by crushing Montverde 88 to 40 on Tuesday. Earlier they beat Clermont Hilanders 85 to 26 as Jack McDonald scored 39 points and Paul Haskins added 16.
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Mount Dora Bible School
Montverde
Clermont Hilanders
Jack McDonald
Paul Haskins
Story of Mount Dora on sale by historical society
A new book The Story of Mount Dora compiled by the Mount Dora Historical Society is now on sale. Autographs were signed for over 90 copies by Mr Longstreet. The volume covers the town from its prehistoric Timucua era to modern times with photos, letters, maps, clubs and church histories and lists where to buy.
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Mount Dora
Lake County grows season totals reach over forty million
Agricultural crops in Lake County earned about 42.845 million dollars in 1959 60 led by citrus with 35.7 million on 88 260 bearing trees. Ornamental horticulture produced 2.21 million dollars across several crop groups and truck farming added 1.38 million from 2950 acres. Dairies contributed roughly 1.2 million as county figures continue on page 10.
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Lake County
ANC
Pryuuceu
ANC Idm Lron
Lake
Norris
Coleman Crane And Mrs Lafroos Council Winners
Lake Coleman residents Coleman and Mrs. Margaret Lafroos won council seats in a low turnout election with 418 and 407 votes respectively. Fletcher Crane placed third as Galver O. French won the Park Commission five year term with 303 votes over Arthur R. Jewell.
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Lake Coleman
Orlando
Margaret Lafroos
Fletcher Crane
Galver O. French
Arthur R. Jewell
Parks and Recreational Board of
Lakewood, C
Park Commission
French
Jewell
Coleman
Lafroos
Simpson Backs Fair Bidding for County Trucks
Lake County commissioners faced dealer pressure to set standard vehicle specs to widen bids on county trucks. Four area dealers claimed current specs exclude standard models, costing taxpayers about 1000 dollars more. Commissioner Simpson opposed one low bid 4297 by Jungle Auto Supply Co., urging better specs to save money. Other commissioners approved the bid. The dealers named were Joe Creamons Chevrolet Co Eustis Boast Motors Leesburg Hodges Equipment Leesburg and Eustis Motor Co Eustis.
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Tavares
Lake County
O. M
Jack) Simpson
Mount Dora
Jungle Auto Supply Co
Lake County Chamber Sells Front Car Tags for 1961 Licenses
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce in Tavares reports the first shipment of front car tags for 1961 car licenses. Tags go on sale January 3 at the Tax Collector, cost one dollar and three cents, with limited supply. A blue on yellow tag reads Florida Sunshine State. A second front tag in non 1961 colors bearing Lake County Florida votes is also available.
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Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Tavares
Florida
Lake County Florida
Lakety
Also Mentioned on This Page
John F. Mangrum
New Presbyterian Church
Mount Dora Ateee
Lake Eldorado Sorrento
G. B. “Crip” Hurlburt
Society
U.F
Tavares Man
Bulldogs
Bob Norris
By Mack Johnson
Charles Bradford
Guy C. Bliss
Lake W. Coleman
Gulver O. French
Mrs
Margaret Lofroos
Simpson
County Chamber
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