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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1966
Page
4
The Mount Dora Topic reports changes in editorial leadership with the editor and publisher positions in flux and a new superintendent expected to begin duties soon. The item notes staff adjustments and timing around Thursday, December 15, 1966.
Mount Dora invites newcomers and visitors to explore civic groups clubs and organizations. The article highlights the Chamber of Commerce Wendy Alderman offering a gift coupon book from local merchants and lists Lodges service clubs yacht and boating clubs toastmasters and other social groups for new residents.
The verse notes Mary bearing Jesus, wrapping him in swaddling clothes, and laying him in a manger due to no room in the inn. The scene from St. Luke 2:7 emphasizes humble birth and divine nativity.
John M. Lynch, 33, named manager of the Triangle Division of Florida Gas Company with offices in Eustis. Previously a sales representative for the Orlando Division, he remains based in Winter Park. He serves on the YMCA board, chairs Parks and Recreation, and belongs to the Chamber of Commerce. Married to Jo Ellen Duling, he has two daughters, Stephanie Jo and Richelle.
Howey Academy hosts a Christmas Art Show with nearly 150 students displaying ceramics oil paintings pastels and charcoal. The best in show ceramics wins a two foot high green ware Buddha and 10 jars of glaze. other categories prize a full professional paint set. Public hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A reader from Sylvan Shores frames a Christmas season appeal for strength and courage in workers for reason and unity. The letter asks for faith, peace, harmony, and a final victory over inner weakness, urging hope and cooperation to build a better future.
The Florida Finance Committee voted to raise state deposit interest by 0.5 percent starting Jan 1, boosting 90 day deposits to 3.5 percent and 6 month deposits to 4 percent. The move aims to generate about 4.6 million annually for the general revenue fund from roughly 129 million on deposit over the past 11 months, with other funds invested long term at higher yields. Banks remain required to pledge 112 percent of deposits and hold 20 percent in cash.
In Mount Dora the downtown window displays dazzle shoppers with festive scenes. Mount Dora Pharmacy lights a Nativity tableau as Everett and Elsie Kelly create artful backdrops. Decor Delite and Groves Jewelry show twilit, ornamented displays while Moon's Hardware and Horsley’s Jewelers add bright accents. Visitors observe from Donnelly Street to Coachlight Arcade as streets glow with Yuletide cheer.
Karl's Repair Service beat Paul's Gulf Strikers 3-1 and Arrington Cleaners defeated Parker's Market 3-1 in bowling. Club Rudo and Garden Gate split 2-2 while Miten ius Mobileers and Geri's Toys also tied 2-2. Jane Blaine topped with 197 high game and 482 high series. Club Rudo posted 624 team game and 1750 team series. City windows show festive displays from Knit N Needle Nook, Saly's Dress Shop, Citrus Culture, Frock N Frill, Golden Door Salon, Merry Christmas Photo and Music Center, OK Barber Shop, Lake Pharmacy, Parker's Food Market, and more festive window scenes.
Mount Dora members of the Orange Audubon Society attend field trip plans for Sunday December 18 meeting at Interstate 4 Deltona exit 9 a.m. Bring binoculars and a picnic lunch. A December 9 dedication at Maitland honored the Bristol House named for Foxboro Instruments co founders of Foxboro Mass with global branches.
Lake County Commissioners ask Verna Eastwood to screen the aging home waiting list. Next meeting will review plans for elderly residents. Leesburg Convalescent Center will take patients at 200 dollars each. County gets 100 from State Welfare. remaining from Social Security or other sources. County Clerk Frank Owens notes about 58 dollars per patient per month for the county share, with total cost near 206 dollars per patient.
In the Lake County Florida probate court the administrator Edith Reichard Cousins requests final discharge. A petition for final discharge will be heard January 10, 1967 at 10:00 a.m. before County Judge W A Milton Jr. at Lake County Courthouse.
IceHouse presents a new production praised for a well cast group of newcomers many of whom had no prior acting experience. Viewers are promised an evening of laughs and hearty amusement from a lively, light hearted show.
One of the main objectives of 4H club work is to conserve our natural resources through projects such as forestry and conservation.
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