Mount Dora praised in Ohio letter to editor
Forty years ago George C. Thompson from East Liverpool, Ohio writes to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Graves praising Mount Dora Florida as a beautiful name and town. An advertisement for Spot Gash Grocery lists prices. Mount Dora School seventh grade Christmas party was hosted by Mr and Mrs C H Estey in Tangerine with Adelaide Key as hostess and a bus trip noted as a highlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Thompson
Liverpool
Ohio
Carl Graves
Mount Dora
Tallahassee
Miami
Appalachicola
Pensacola
Tohopekaliga
Kissimmee
U. S
Florida
Donnelly
Pillsbury
Kellogg’s
C. H. Estey
Adelaide Key
Youth Center Progress in Mount Dora Nears Opening Night
Thirty years ago parents teachers and teens work frantically to realize a Mount Dora Youth Center. Building donated committees appointed and plans advance toward opening night on New Year’s Eve. Charlie Smith moved to Bradenton. farewell party held. Mrs Rehbaum visited Norfolk. Weinmanns hosting visiting relatives through Dec 26. Randall William Cox born Dec 15 at Waterman Memorial Hospital. parents expect Christmas home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Charlie Smith
Bradenton
Betty Cooley
Joyce Duggan
Alfred Rehbaum Jr
Norfolk
Holiday Returns and Telemetry of Local Notables
Twenty years ago. Mr and Mrs William Lofroos anticipate a joyful Christmas as their son Lieut Billy Lofroos arrives on leave from Quantico Marine base. He was commissioned after Vanderbilt. Also at the Bishop residence a holiday gathering with Mr and Mrs Daniel H Bishop, and Mr and Mrs William B Seabrook Sr who will be home from Japan where he served in the Navy. Seabrook now studies at the University of Florida. IceHouse Players staged a one act play Rehearsal by Junior IceHouse members. Players included Nancy Hamilton Gay Ernest Jo Osborn Bess and Mary Lou Davidson Pat Reese under Ray Ingram’s direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lofroos
Billy Lofroos
Marine
Quantico
Vanderbilt University
Daniel H. Bishop
William B. Seabrook Sr
Mr. Seabrook
Japan
University of Florida
Gainesville
IceHouse Players
Little Theatre
Nancy Hamilton
Gay Ernest
Jo Osborn
Eustis
Bess
Mary Lou Davidson
Pat Reese
Mount Dora
Ray Ingram
Minerva Art Gallery Restores Old Paintings in Mount Dora
The Mount Dora gallery invites buyers to view restored paintings once owned by earlier generations. The ad highlights original works suitable for future restoration by grandchildren and notes the gallery location at 120 E. 4th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva Art Gallery
E. 4Th
Mount Dora
Florida Legislator Proposes Victim Aid And Tougher Crime Penalties
A Florida lawmaker urges passage of a bill to aid crime victims with financial hardships and medical costs while proposing a mandatory three year prison term for crimes using destructive devices. He argues public outrage over crime requires action to protect victims and deter offenders. He calls for citizen contact with legislators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Christmas Push Spends Up The Household Budget
The writer jokes about inflation and gift woes during Christmas. A two dollar win is dwarfed by a four hundred dollar septic drain field plus forty for the tube work. A TV repair truck and a septic crew dominate the front yard as presents become boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Seabrook
Mount Dora
Churchmouse Hill
Letters to the Editor on Mount Dora Golf Club rules
A Mt Dora reader criticizes new club policies that raise dues for married members and ban walking golfers during peak hours. He argues the rules favor cart riders and threaten municipal control, urging City action and possible lease cancellation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Golf Club
Crone
Ray
Golf Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Diane Demro
Son District
Jim Conway
The
Golf Association
Gty
City Hall
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!