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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1965
Page
4
J C Penney urges that Christmas be beyond festivity and gifts. He says the season should teach eternal truths and emphasize giving of oneself over material goods to keep homes happy and relationships strong, resolving to spread daily Christmas joy.
Sanford C. Dodd 75 a Georgia native and World War I veteran died Friday in Mount Dora after moving from Orlando eight years ago He is survived by his wife Ida a son Sanford of South Carolina a daughter Kay Henley Eau Gallie seven brothers and two great grandchildren Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at Rehbaum Chapel with Rev David Coffield officiating Interment in Pine Forest Cemetery
Mount Dora committee lauds public support for an afternoon of music for local students. Additional funds are sought with checks sent to Mrs. William Bland Jr. by Tuesday to include donors in the program. The January 4 concert features Beethovens Fifth Symphony movement, Die Fledermaus overture, Russian Sailor's Dance, Alouette paraphrase, Barcarolle from Tales of Hoffmann, and other pieces conducted by Henry Mazer and Carter Nice. Contributions fall into Angels 25 dollars Sponsors 10 dollars Patrons 5 dollars.
Palm Gardens swept DeLoach Liggett 3-1 while Hi Way Inn took all four points from Don Taylors Insurance. Clubs Rude and Altman Bros. edged 2-2, Simplex beat Spears Construction 3-1, Hatties Hair Styling won 3-1 over Lindsey Paving, Mount Dora Flower Shop won 3-1 against Almands 66. Judy Buse had 209 high game and 545 series. Palm Gardens led with 845 team game and 2380 team series.
Proceeds from the Trees of Cheer fundraiser will fund the club's civic and charitable projects across three cities. Notable names include Elliot H. Ewing Van Voorhis and Donald E. Van Voorhis along with a long list of contributors such as Fannie Spilky C Linn Seiler Muriel Maben Alfred Aben Lt Col Lloyd L Brown and others.
The Florida Education Assn and the Florida State Teachers Assn agree to proposals to unite into one state professional organization. Delegates will vote at April 1966 conventions, requiring two-thirds approval from both bodies for final union.
Lake County Chamber sponsors Palms for Christmas as Lakes and Hills Garden Club decorates public buildings in Mount Dora. Hibiscus Circle wins year’s 1964 award. Mount Dora Post Office palm angles and palm tree light display by Hibiscus Circle. Other clubs trim trees at Community Building and Library. Circles engage in therapy program for patients and teach Roseborough Elementary students craft making for families.
Miss Cheri Jackson of Sylvan Shores and Ronald O Whitford of Eustis have announced their engagement. Cheri is a Mount Dora High School 1965 graduate now attending Sherron Williams College in Miami. Ronald is an Eustis High School graduate who attended Lake Sumter Junior College.
After two years of study and joint committee meetings representatives of both associations approve a plan to merge. The new organization will form on July 1, 1966 with all current officers and board members serving out their terms in the combined body.
A Miami couple, employed by RCA Whirlpool, and planning to incorporate, initiate a business venture. Details include their intent to form a company in the near future and pursue local regulatory steps.
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