Mount Dora Gains National Spotlight In Major Newspapers
Mount Dora publicity spreads across national outlets with a New York Times feature by C. E. Wright and a Lake Dora sailing photo by Charles W. Putnam. The piece praises the town’s New England feel and recent beautification, while Chamber efforts include extensive mailings, revised brochures, and a January 9, 1967 nominating petition deadline as the Chamber reviews By-Laws and director terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Mount Dora
Betty Siess
Bainter Named Agent Manager for Lake County Farm Bureau
William Spangler announces Stanley Bainter will assume Agent Manager duties from Emery Sims. Sims moves to Orange County as Service Agent. Bainter, a Macomb Illinois native, served in the 33rd and 44th U.S. Army Infantry divisions and has roots in farm families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Spangler
Lake County
Farm Bureau
Stanley Bainter
Dade County
Emery
Pete” Sims
Sims
Orange County
Bainter
Macomb
Illinois
Armed Forces
U.S. Army
A Claims
Bainhere
Inaugural Float To Feature Game Commission Band
The Florida Wildlife Boys string quartet and Florida bands will accompany Governor-Elect Claude Kirk in Tallahassee on January 3. The quartet, composed of Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission officers, is touted as the nation’s only game commission band. A visual report on wildlife conservation from 1942 to 1967 will ride on the float, highlighting decades of progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Kirk
Tallahassee
Florida
Florida Wildlife Boys
Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
Game Commission
O. E. Frye
Sousa
Lake County Farmers Face Insurance Cancellation Deadline
Florida farmers in 19 counties including Lake County must cancel Federal Crop Insurance policies in writing by December 31, 1966 to avoid liability for premiums on 1967 crops. George Thiem of the Crop Insurance Bureau cautions many grasp too late that cancellation is the only exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Florida
George Thiem
Crop Insurance Bureau
Evanston
Ill
Thiem
Mystery Death in Lake County under Investigation
Lake County Sheriff’s Department reports a white woman about 40 found dead in a trailer in Verner's Subdivision near Crow's Bluff on State Road 44. She is tentatively identified as Mrs. Tom O Conner or O Conner, with Gypsielee Creel also named. An autopsy is ordered to determine cause of death and further investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Verner
Crow’s Bluff
Lake County
Tom O. Conner
O’conner
Gypsielee Creel
Malcolm McCall
Eagle Scouts To Be Honored Friday
All Eagle Scouts and former Scouts are invited to attend the Eagle Court of Honor on Dec. 30 at 8 p.m. at the Community Building. Friends and interested persons are welcome to join the ceremony and reception. Troop No. 19, Boy Scouts of America, Mount Dora will conduct the Order of the Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
Mount Dora
Order of the Eagle
Hospital Patients list at Waterman Memorial Hospital
Patients at Waterman Memorial Hospital Eustis from Mount Dora include Jeffery Conner Lora Heisner Van Avery Hemphill Dorothy Jones Solvig Larson Carl Loucks Ruth McLean Mary Mitchell Beamon McWhorter Robert Richardson and Stel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Eustis
Mount Dora
Jeffery Conner
Lora Heisner
van Avery Hemphill
Dorothy Jones
Solvig Larson
Carl Loucks
Ruth McLean
Mary Mitchell
Beamon McWhorter
Robert, Richardson
Stel
Florida Commission on Aging aims to aid seniors in 1967 session
The Florida Commission on Aging plans a proposed biennial budget before the State Budget Commission early in January. This is the first of a three part Topic series explaining its origin, past year activities, and future programs. The commission, created by the 1963 Legislature, targets 772000 seniors and expects one million by 1970.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Commission On Aging
State Budget Commission
Florida
Commission
Concert Chorale Set For Here Next Monday
The Bethune-Cookman College Concert Chorale directed by Mr. Thomas D. Demps will perform at the Community Building, Baker Street and 6th Ave, Mount Dora, at 8 p.m. Monday January 9 1967. The 40 voice group will sing concert music including Negro Spirituals with soloists Carreal Evans Henry Lawrence Harolyne Nelson Jo Ann Marvin Elisha Fowers Rosanna McCloud Lueray Norris Warren Clark III and Glen Leverette. Demps began as a boy soprano with the BCC Choir and later served in the military then rejoined BCC as an instructor in 1954. in 1960 his choir performed at Carnegie Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethune-Cookman College
Thomas D. Demps
Baker Street
6Th Ave
Mount Dora
Carreal Evans
Henry Lawrence
Harolyne Nelson
Jo Ann Marvin
Elisha Fowers
Rosanna McCloud
Lueray~ Norris
Warren Clark III
Glen Leverette
Demps
B-Cc
Pacific Theater
European
B CC
Carnegia Hall
Rotary Work Crew Cleans Pinecrest Park in Mount Dora
Mount Dora Rotary Club volunteers joined a work crew to clear debris and brush from the recently donated Pinecrest Park at the Normandy and Hilltop Drives corner. Power saws axes shovels and other garden tools were in use as the city expands its parks program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Mount Dora
Pinecrest Park
Croner of Normandy
Hilltop Drives
Lake County Publication Spurs Growth and Pistol Petticoats Session
Lake County reports strong reach for Lake County News with over 28 000 information requests and a 42 688 circulation while Lake County Commission notes 27 senior housing needs and new industrial prospects Three small industries started or relocated in 1965 and 12 active prospects pursue a multi million dollar industrial park in the county. Pistol Petticoats prepare first shooting session in Mount Dora with police and Legion on hand for safety and instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount, Dorais
East 111Th
IceHouse Theatre
J. T
Bud) Huett
American Legion Post
Huett
Richard Oberdahn
Lake County
Whch
Florida Public Relations Association
Oberdahn
Commission
Orange Hill Country Club
Florida Central
No Donations Warning From Milner-Rosenwald Leader
Professor Lott of Milner-Rosenwald Academy urges East Town residents to refuse any solicited donations for a supposed scholarship fund. He states the drive is unauthorized by the school or affiliated groups and asks the public to be aware and act accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lott
Milner-Rosenwald Academy
East Town
Mount Dora Hotels Enter Winter Busy Season
Mount Dora four downtown inns report strong winter bookings through March 1967. Grandview Lakeside Inn Simpson and Villa Dora welcome newcomers and returning guests with luncheon and dinner service and lake views. Regulars include Marianne Clark and Dick Edgerton, while guests from New England and Pennsylvania begin arriving mid January to February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Grandview
Lakeside Inn
Simpson
Villa Dora
Marianne Clark
Grandview Hotel
Lake Dora
Dick Edgerton
Lakeside
Orlando Hang
Thelma Mankameyer
Chan
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Chamber and
City Council
Valerie Johnson
Siess
Chamber
The
Times
Philadelphia Inquirer
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Wall Street Journal
Toronto Globe & Mail
AAA
Florida Development Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Tom Champion
J. C. Ray, Jr
Robert Crow
Marjorie Spilatore
Eagle Scouts
Holiday
State Commission
Wutary
Grady Simpson
Charles Switzer
Lew Shipley
Gene Molnar
Abe Martin
Hank Link
Russel Geer
Earl Fish
Jim Brandt
Norman Marshall
Pere Ankers
Klaus Koch
Ray Wright
Vern Freeman
Vic Ieee Brandt
Cornell
Agusta Snow
Stafford
Jackie Bowman
Citrus Culture
Nene
Tavares
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