16 Feb 1967
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1967
Page
1
Lake County will hold a Feb 28 first primary under Governor Kirk and a March 14 second primary with a March 28 general in response to a federal court order. The plan realigns House and Senate seats with Citrus Sumter Volusia Hernando and other counties, prompting campaigns and concerns over costs and time.
Jack Nicklaus and Sam Snead announced their intention to compete in the 1967 Florida Citrus Open at Rio Pinar in Orlando March 9 to 12. Gary Player plans to return, via manager Mark McCormack, with Gardner Dickinson Jr., Tig Herbet, Mike Souchak, and Dave Marrburg already committed. The event will be telecast on March 11 and 12.
Ice House Theatre conducts a second audition tonight at 8 for Barefoot In The Park by Neil Simon. Director Bill Dunnagan notes the Broadway run continues and seeks additional players for the March 8 production.
Rep. W. H. Bill Reedy announces his candidacy for re election as one of three Florida House representatives from the reapportioned district covering Lake Putnam Flagler and St Johns counties. He notes prior service on Public Safety Citrus and four other committees and says the court invalidation of the recent election complicates his campaign.
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce names committee appointments led by President Sam Shaw and Directors. Budget by Shaw and Directors. Advertising and Tourism by Tom Wetherington and H D Warren. Agriculture by Robert Travers. Beautification by Champion and Fred Drew. Other panels include Industry, Lake and Fishing Improvements, Membership, Merchants, Newsletter, Real Estate, Recreation, Special Events, and more. Regretfully, long time member George J White Sr resigns after about 40 years of service.
Florida medical help instructors under the State Board of Health taught 4 187 courses since March 1963, second in the nation to Pennsylvania which taught 5 043. Courses covered artificial respiration bleeding and bandaging fractures splinting burns shock transportation of injured emergency childbirth infant care shelter readiness and healthy living in emergencies.
Billie Libby Topic editor will discuss Mount Dora and nearby areas on WFTV Channel 9 Orlando in a segment of the Jimmie Harper Show from 7:30 to 8 a.m. She sought Mount Dora for its national publicity and has appeared on various TV and radio programs.
Tom Wetherington manager of McCrorys elected President of the Golden Triangle Merchants Association Inc. Wetherington is a past Toastmasters president and Kiwanis vice president with ties to the Chamber of Commerce Bank of Mount Dora and Mount Dora Jaycees. Directors include Jesse of W T Grant Co Col Paul Bronson of Bronsons Gift Shop William Proctor bank vice president L L Phillips Western Auto. Continued on Page 8.
County Commissioners under the Legislative Act of 1963 support paving plans for Sylvan Shores. A new Independent Paving Committee led by Vern A Freeman and others seeks cooperation to level and resurface east-west streets and Gertrude Place at an estimated 1.05 to 1.10 per foot, promising increased property values.
Robert G. Caudel, 57, native of Frenchburg Kentucky, died Saturday February 11 after living in Mount Dora for 22 years. He co owned the Caudel Larsen Texaco Station and was a member of First Baptist Church Mount Dora Golf Club and former Lions Club. Survived by wife Dell son Charles Robert daughter Delores Anne father Shelby sister Opal Larsen brother Gordon A. Caudel all of Mount Dora. Services were held at Rehbaum Harden Chapel February 13 at 4 p.m. Interment Pine Forest Cemetery.
Mount Dora communities raise funds for Lake County Cerebral Palsy drive. Local totals include 312 from residents, 229 by Creamons Chevrolet, 138 from Pistol Petticoats led by Chief Huett, 239 by Safety Patrol, and a 100 anonymous gift. Telethon appearance featured Paul Fagiole as beneficiary. Local total reaches 909 with Creamons added to 680 raised locally.
Dr. Lester Schriver pastor of the Community Church of Mount Dora spoke at the Mount Dora Rotary Club luncheon. A Lincoln scholar and author, he received the Lincoln Diploma of Honor from Lincoln University and once addressed 3000 people at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington.
George White Sr. was honored at a Mount Dora Bank Board meeting for forty years of service to the First National Bank of Mount Dora and his community work with the Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Club and local institutions. Alfred Rehbaum presented a sterling silver tray to White, highlighting his civic leadership and long public service including roles with the Federal Reserve Bank Atlanta the Asolo Theater drive and local military and Red Cross efforts. White announced his resignation as a director while remaining chairman of the bank board.
Frankie Dees from Cypress Gardens and the Lakeland Water Ski Club perform at Lake Eustis near Ferran Park on Saturday February 18 at 230 pm for a Washington Birthday celebration. The Stars and Stripes Open National Baton Twirling Contest runs from 8 am to 2 pm with participants from Georgia South Carolina and Florida. A parade follows the baton and ski events.
The Topic agency reports heightened demand for news photographs with photographers booked for at least a week. Officials warn of limited availability as editors seek fresh images to accompany prominent stories and features.
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