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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1964
Page
2
The Florida Lawn Bowling Tournament for Mixed Trebles, sponsored by the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce, starts on our rinks for a two day run with all rinks reserved for tournament play. Results are expected in next week's column.
State Sen. John E. Mathews Jr. of Jacksonville became the first candidate to qualify for the Florida governor contest at the Secretary of State's office. He vowed a uniform statewide program, rejected town by town promises, and pledged leadership for a plan benefiting all Florida. Mathews, named Most Outstanding Member of both Senate and House in past sessions by press editors, urged voters to “compare the records” as he prepares a 22 point program.
The Mount Dora Shuffleboard Club hosted 21 teams from Tavares on Monday February 17 with Mount Dora winning 37 games to 26. High and second high playoffs followed with Mount Dora teams victorious in both contests.
The article pays tribute to Stewart Gibson known as Gibby. It notes his passing after repeated health issues and recalls his role in helping new members join the club in 1961. Madge and Stewart Gibson are thanked for their assistance and companionship through the years.
Harold Schaefer, chairman of the Lake County Goldwater Club, seeks to form a Marion County unit in Ocala. The first meeting is set for Friday March 6 at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall with Basil LaVergne attending and Ken Folks, Republican candidate for governor, as guest speaker.
Florida lists 53 active county forest fire prevention committees operating across counties. The update outlines structure and local governance roles, with committees coordinating fire prevention education, public awareness, and wildfire response planning.
Twenty years ago Richard Edgerton, a Florida and New Hampshire hotel man, became a Lieut JG in the Naval Reserve Supply Corps. Sheriff candidates include Cooper, Hammond, Jones, McCall, and Revels. Mount Dora sets Red Cross quota at 4300, double last year's 2100. The fifth district basketball tournament opens today with trophies from the Chamber of Commerce. The Rotary Club organizes at Grand View Hotel with Dr. C. E. Brown as first president. City Council asks county to cover janitor services for the Community Building. Night Must Fall receives praise at IceHouse. Susan Odom delivers top performance. World Day of Prayer to be observed in Mount Dora with global participation. Lake County Fair opens for its 42nd year.
The Fourth Semi-Annual National Open doubles took place in Lakeland on Feb 27 28 29 with related Robbins doubles at Clermont Feb 18 19 postponed finals. Norther District doubles ran Feb 20 21 in Sanford where Mount Dora Lyle Wood Joe Smith won main event and Wood Smith took consolation. Regular club card party featured pinochle five tables won by Estelle Hall and Emma Olson. one bridge table with Mary Klein and Vivien Derby consolation.
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