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Mount Dora Topic

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Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1966

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Hurricanes Rout St. Cloud In 60-38 Victory

Undefeated Miami area team overwhelmed St. Cloud 60-38 as Charles Alderman scored seven field goals to pace the attack. Teammate Bilb Ta added 13 points while Taylor and Atkins contributed on offense and board work for a wide margin win.

St. Cloud Charles Alderman Alderman Table Bilb Ta Taylor Bulldogs Ken Atkins John Radosti Richard Scoggins

Retail Buying Power Here To Soar In East Central Florida

Dr. James G. Sheehan, on behalf of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, forecasts Mount Dora retail buying power will rise from 13 million in 1963 to 29 million by 1980. The report notes gaps between actual and potential trade in Clermont New Smyrna Beach DeLand Sanford Titusville and Cocoa and cites projected gains through 1970 1975 and 1980 to spur expansion.

Mount Dora James G. Sheehan East Central Florida Clermont New Smyrna Beach Tavares DeLand Sanford Titusville Cocoa Era Beach Sheehan Planning Council Florida

Brownie Troop Tours Mount Dora City Hall

Brownie Troop 174A visited Mount Dora City Hall with tour guide Mayor Jesse Willmott and city officials. Leaders Mrs. W A Patrick and co leader Mrs. Howard Kahler assisted while John Cain answered questions about his office and officers studied government in action.

W. A. Patrick Howard Kahler Gene Molnar Mount Dora Jesse Willmott John Cain L. Carlton Johnston Dis

Christian Ambassadors Plan Varied Topics For Discussion

Christian Ambassadors of the Florida Chain of Missionary Assemblies travel to the Golden Triangle Area for Sunday and Monday programs titled Our Witness in Gods World 1966. Leaders will discuss missions in India South Africa Nepal Saudi Arabia Japan and The Philippines and several services feature Ambassadors at local churches in Mount Dora Eustis Umatilla and Tavares with a closing Mount Dora gathering.

Nepal South Africa Ethiopa Taiwan Japan Florida Golden Triangle India Saudi Arabia Philippines Edgar R. Miller First Methodist Mount Dora Henri R. Ferger First Presbyterian Eustis L. K. Anderson First Presbyterian Church Vincent Stubbs First Methodist Church Central Lake County Alan B. Taylor Africa America First Methodist Church, Eustis Norwood B. Tye United Church of Christ The Philli Geneva Switzerland Nelson First Presbyterian Church of Destiny Klaus Koch

65 Traffic Toll Eclipses Record

The Florida Department of Public Safety reports 1965 traffic deaths at 1,659 and injuries at 88,009 with economic losses reaching a record 331.8 million dollars. Fatalities rose by 103 compared with 1964, driving higher costs including medical burial and lost earning power.

Florida Department of Public Safety Florida

Mount Dora Area Hospital Patients Listed This Week

Waterman Memorial Hospital in Eustis lists patients this week including Kenneth Griffin Eddie Frazier Pauline Coddington Emil Johnson Susie Empie Frank Barton Carl Carlson Christine Carlson Judy Odom Donald Caldwell Terry Brooks Helen Holmes Almira Arnold Frances Dissinger Nola Unger Mary Mannweiler Lawrence Swinehart Clare Christofick David Sellers Lawrence Geer Martha Harvey James Jewell Maude Sarver.

Mount Dora Waterman Memorial Hospital Eustis Kenneth Griffin Eddie Frazier Pauline Coddington Emil Johnson Susie Empie Frank Barton Carl Carlson Christine Carlson Judy Odom Donald Caldwell Terry Brooks Helen Holmes Almira Arnold Frances Dissinger Nola Unger Mary Mannweiler Lawrence Swinehart Clare Christofick David Sellers Lawrence Geer Martha Harvey James Jewell Maude Sarver

Most Council Committees Remain Intact Champion Heads Public Works Dept

City Council ratified committee proposals, keeping most departments intact. Tom Champion becomes head of the public works department, replacing Warren Morgan who did not seek re election. Tommy Houser takes Morgan’s council seat. Dake continues as head of utilities. Willmott leads various development and finance roles.

Champion Public Works Tom Champion Public Works Department Warren Morgan Morgan Tommy Houser Public Works Committee Gordon Dake Oscar Schubert Duke C. R. Javens Robert F. Wason John Cain Willmott Houser J. P. Turner Ted Bellman Javens Dake Vason Schubert Mount Dora Park Commission Ted Lane Fred Andrews

Northland annexation gains second reading by council

Northland Road area within the city limits moves toward annexation as 14 tracts along the 1400 block are approved for second reading. A final vote is set for February 1 while committee studies Heim Road and Overlook Dr. expansion requests.

Northland Road Northland Eudora Road Heim Road C. D. Blount Gilbert Park Lake Dora Gerald Dake Candeub, Fleissig & Associates Duke Mount Dora Tommy Houser J. P. Turner Dwight Mosteller

Mystery Mail from Mount Dora Stirs Postal Puzzles

Mount Dora post office reports odd mail items including a London addressed envelope to Mt Dora USA with no state and a Eureka California letter to Ft Dora fra. Postmaster Harry Hopcraft calls it good detective work as clerks trace misaddressed parcels across Alaska and Virginia setups while noting Mount Dora has only two hours in Florida and one in New Mexico.

United States Post Office Mount Dora United States Dora J. W. Thetford Ives London England Mt. Dora U.S.A Eureka Calif Ft. Dora Fra Harry Hopcraft Mount’ Dora Mount. Dora British Isles Alaska Virginia Doran Hoparaft Florida New Mexico

Post 35 Hosts 6th District Meeting Sunday

Mount Dora Post 35 of the American Legion will host the 6th District Commander’s Council and Auxiliary meeting Sunday at the post home on South Highland. Legionnaires and Auxiliary from 32 posts will attend to hear about district activities and discuss mutual problems. Adjunct Bill Paul said the meeting begins at 2 p.m.

Mount Dora American Legion 6Th District South Highland Post 35 Bill Paul

Tax Collector Reports 1965 Refund From Operations

Paul H. Reed, Tax Collector, filed with the Board of County Commissioners a report showing total receipts, expenses, and net income for 1965. The report notes 54,692.99 in net income, with 49,799.61 to the Board of County Commissioners and 4,893.38 to the Board of Public Instruction, plus 13,122.97 of operating expenses for new equipment and office machines.

Board of County Commissioners Paul H. Reed Board of Public Instruction

Seabrook's Pharmacy Celebrates First Anniversary

Seabrook's Pharmacy at 639 N Donnelly St marks its first anniversary with a two day event Friday and Saturday. Owner Bill Seabrook, former Upjohn Corp. employee, says specials will be offered and customers may register for free prizes.

Seabrook N. Donnelly St Bill Seabrook Upjohn Corp

City Jaycee Due Award At Annual County Banquet

The Lake County Jaycees annual banquet at the Eustis Civic Center will name Distinguished Service Award winners from Clermont, Leesburg, Mount Dora, Tavares, Umatilla and Eustis. E. E. Wyn Brown will present, and Eustis Mayor Verdual Hamlin will welcome attendees.

Mount Dora Verdual Hamlin Eustis Edwin L Onneen

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