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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1957

Page

3

Chamber Drive Seeks 7000 Dollar Membership Goal

The Chamber plans its annual membership drive aiming for 7000 dollars to fund highway signboards and advertising. Wayne Reitz of the University of Florida will speak at the banquet. A kickoff breakfast at Fralick's starts the drive with directors and solicitors targeting the fundraising total.

The of Co Wayne Reitz University of Florida Roy Christopher Chamber Board of Directors Drive Solicitors Fralick’s

Ringside Seats for Benefit Fight at High School Field

A benefit boxing match and Negro band program at the high school athletic field on February 23 offers ringside seats along with general and student tickets. The event features two Bahamas fighters and a free-for-all with bands from Leesburg and Eustis marching first. Tickets available at local merchants to aid the East Town swimming pool fund.

Puba C. O. Lott Bahamas Leesburg Eustis Chamber of Commerce Lake Pharmacy Mount Dora Mount Dora Pharmacy, Rest-A Reid’s Standard Station Reynold’s Grocery East Town

Florida Symphony Tickets Attract Central Florida Support

Tickets for the sixth annual Evening of Music by the Florida Symphony Orchestra go on sale through Kiwanis members and the Chamber of Commerce. Under Frank Miller the 56 member group will perform music that speaks to all people, touring Daytona Beach Mount Dora and other Central Florida venues to bring live music to the grassroots.

Florida Symphony Orchestra Kiwanis Club Chamber of Commerce Frank Miller Mount Dora Lake County Florida Symphony Times Union Jacksonville Daytona Beach Orlando Florida New York Symphony Frederick Sleight Larry Keith Eric Schilling Frank Kemp Win Sleight Dwight Whitehill

Church Council Meeting Scheduled Tuesday Evening

The Church Council of the Community church will meet Tuesday at 7 15 p.m. in the church parlors to discuss church affairs and upcoming events.

Church Council of the Community Church

X Ray Unit Holds Forth Here Today

The X ray unit of the State Health department opens a mass screening in Lake County at the First National Bank after visiting the high school and East Town. Feminine volunteers led by Mrs. Millard Reid assist, with Friday and Saturday teams listed, as Lions and Key Club promote turnout with canvassing and posters.

State Hearth Department First National Bank Lake County TB and Health Association East Town Millard Reid C. A. Lee George Sims Glenn Neptune Lucas Myers Robert Quixley Claude Partridge Glenn Brown James Cooper J. M. Turner Ross Swartsel Ruth Collins Toni Howard George Amory William Baker George Bissell Leonard Lindstrom E. H. Shoemaker R. E. Travers Lake Coleman Joseph P. Henna Ernest Rice Frank Kemp R. G. Wells John Alden Murray Ralph Paul Jesse Smith Kay Jo Brown O. M. “Jack” Simpson Eugene Deacon Margo Hosford Cornelius van Zwart Lions Club

Evening of Songs High School Glee Club Concert

Tickets are on sale through high school students and BPW members for the Evening of Songs to be performed by the glee club on Saturday February 9 at the Community building. Sponsored by BPW to fund scholarships and chorus robes, with Mrs Rosemary Bennett directing a varied program of spirituals and popular tunes.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Glee Club BPW Rosemary Bennett

Tri-City Action Proposed on Highway Route

Pinecrest and Sylvan Shores push to reroute Highway 441 away from residential areas. They will seek support from Tavares officials and present a three city plan for a Mount Dora to Tavares corridor via Eustis. County Commissioner O M Simpson spoke cautioning that county board has no control over primary road routes.

Pinecrest Sylvan Shores Tavares Eustis Mount Dora Pinecrest-Sylvan Shores O. M Jack” Simpson Simpson Board of County Commissioners State Road Department

Hibiscus Circle Plans Friday Meeting on Permanent Arrangements

Members of the Hibiscus Circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden club will go directly to the Garden Barn Friday at 2 p.m. for the meeting where Permanent Arrangements will be the topic of discussion.

Hibiscus Circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden Club

Luncheon Postponed by Monday Social Club

The Monday Social club will not meet next Monday due to a special event at the Community building. They will hold a monthly luncheon there on February 11.

Room Visitation Night Planned by Parent-Teacher Association

The PTA plans a room visitation night after the regular monthly meeting at the cafetorium next Tuesday. The 8 p.m. meeting will let parents inspect classrooms and student work following the session.

Parent-Teacher Association

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