Mount Dora Jaycees stage grand Christmas parade again
The Mount Dora Jaycees pull off one of their largest Christmas parades despite rain hurdles forming Mount Dora’s first two part parade downtown and at the shopping center. Santa Claus wins the kids hearts while IceHouse Players debut Arsenic and Old Lace under Dale Carpenter.
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Mount Dora
Jaycees
Santa Claus
Leslie DeNike
R. L. DeNike
Leslie
Santa
IceHouse Players
Dale Carpenter
Ellie Bone
Bonnie Swanson
Christmas Tree Decor at Mount Dora Church
Women of First United Methodist Church Mount Dora decorate a Chrisman Tree in the church sanctuary. Page 27 holds project details in the Spirit of Christmas feature.
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First United Methodist Church of
Mount Dora
Holiday deadline for TOPIC issue schedule
The TOPIC announces an early deadline for next week due to Christmas. News and advertising copy must arrive by noon Saturday December 22, with no exceptions. The paper will publish on Thursday December 27. A similar schedule extends to New Year’s.
Sylvan Shores renews lawsuit against Mount Dora
Sylvan Shores Association president E R Jelsma announced at the annual meeting that the group has reinstituted its suit against the City of Mount Dora to restore fire and other municipal services cut in 1966. Notices of intent to sue have been mailed. a 30 day notice period precedes filing with a decision expected within 60 days.
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Sylvan Shores Association
E.R
Dick) Jelsma
Mount Dora
Mount Dora City
Jelsma
Sylvan Shores Corporation
Sylvan Shores
Pasco
Christmas Parade Opens Your City Holiday Season
City announces a Christmas Parade featuring local churches and businesses along Main Street. Organizers promote a family friendly event with marching bands, floats, and holiday performances. Details include start time, route, and safety guidelines.
City Council acts on library site in Mount Dora
Mount Dora Council hears Library Board president Dave Edgerton request approval of the northeast corner of Donnelly Street and Ninth Avenue as the new library site. Approval would rely on board studies of parking traffic and building plans, with expansion and traffic control under review.
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Dave Edgerton
Mount Dora
Library Board
Edgerton
Shirley Murray
Tommy Houser
Murray
Clayton and
Tremain Sts
Houser
Miami
Tremain
Santa Arrives In Mount Dora For Children Greet
Santa Claus arrived by fire engine Saturday to greet area youngsters at the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce then rode in the Jaycee Christmas parade. Pictures of the parade appear on Pages 8 9.
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