Florida Telephone to Offer Direct Dialed Person To Person Service
The Florida Telephone Corporation plans a nearly automatic direct dial long distance option in early August for Central Florida users. Callers dial an operator first, the operator confirms the party, and charges are recorded on electronic tapes for automatic billing. A two year study to extend toll free service in the Golden Triangle is planned, with costs absorbed into base rates.
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Florida Telephone Corporation
Central Florida
Carlton Johnston
Mount Dora
Johnston
Golden Triangle
Eustis
Tavares
Railroad and Public Utilities Commission
Triangle
Cancer Crusade Nears 1963 Goal of Fourteen Thousand
Lake County raises twelve thousand twenty one dollars sixty cents toward a fourteen thousand goal. Mount Dora under Tom Champion and Alfred Rehbaum III collected one thousand one hundred thirteen dollars thirty eight cents. Livingston praises donor impact and notes cancer society focuses on research education and services. Dr Ravdin cites rising lung cancer deaths but overall progress fuels hope for more lives saved and a possible cure.
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Dewey Livingston
Eustis
Lake County
Cancer Crusade
T. E. Langley
Mount Dora
Tom Champion
Alfred Rehbaum
Livingston
Ravdin
County Realtors To Meet July 18
Mount Dora realtors host a Lake County Board of Realtors dinner meeting at Garden Gate on July 18 at 7 p.m. Guest speaker is Harry Cain of Eustis, a former builder and Midwest apartments owner. Ed Waite, president, says about 40 members will attend.
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Mount. Dora
Coast Guard Academy Adopts Standard Entrance Exams
The Coast Guard Academy will accept college entrance exam scores from high school graduates for appointment to the Academy in New London Connecticut. The fall switch moves from the service exam to a BE college entrance test, with results sent to the Academy. Applicants may study at college while awaiting appointment and transfer eligible credits, and no Congressional appointment is required.
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U. S. Coast Guard Academy
Coast Guard Academy
New London
Storm Topples Tree Blocks Power Line Near Helm Road
A large oak fell onto municipal power lines during windy thunderstorm conditions Monday afternoon near Helm Road. Power service was interrupted to the adjacent neighborhood for about 10 minutes before emergency repairs by city crews restored service. The tree blocked Heim Road and was cleared in about an hour.
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Helm Road
Heim Road
Goldwater Boom Invades County in Leesburg Meeting
The Americans For Goldwater group formed in Leesburg will meet at the Trade Winds Saturday at 12:30 p.m. to pick officers. Harold Schaefer of Lady Lake and Don Smith with Marjorie Rosendahl of Leesburg sit on the nominating committee. Floyd Shaver of Leesburg is named temporary chairman. A special invitation goes to all interested in Senator Goldwater's candidacy.
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Americans For Goldwater
Leesburg
Harold Schaefer
Lady Lake
Don Smith
Marjorie Rosendahl
Floyd Shaver
Senator Goldwater
Commissioner Notes New Insurance Law for Florida
State Treasurer and Insurance Commissioner J Edwin Larson will launch a new era in insurance industry growth July 19 when he meets with premium finance representatives to explain major legislation from the 1963 session. He says the measure protects the public in premium financing and provides industry guidelines and will stimulate insurance sales in Florida. The state previously did not regulate insurance premium financing.
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J. Edwin Larson
Larson
Florida
City Receives 4677 From Cigarette Tax Distribution
Mount Dora will get 4677 from a statewide cigarette tax distribution totaling over 2 million dollars. May cigarette tax receipts exceeded 3 million dollars with more than two thirds returning to qualified municipalities and 916212 directed to the general revenue fund per Richard B. Keating, director of the state beverage department.
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Mount Dora
General Revenue Fund
Richard B. Keating
State Beverage Department
Plan your trip with care and drive the same way
The note advises vacationers to prepare thoroughly for travel and follow a consistent driving plan to ensure a smooth trip. It emphasizes careful planning before hitting the road.
Lions Team Tops Little League At Mid-Season
The Lions Club Little League beat Rotary four to one behind Billy Stewart two hit pitching to lead mid season play. Rotary pitcher Charles Clement took the loss as Lions sit seven and two, Rotary five and four, with American Legion four four and Kiwanis one and eight. On July 2 American Legion beat Kiwanis 20 to 3. Lions will meet the second half winner for the Little League Championship later this summer.
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Lions Club
Rotary
Billy Stewart
Charles Clement
American Legion
Kiwanis
Florida Eases Registration for Younger Voters
A new Florida law lets voters register for primaries or general elections before turning 21 if they will be 21 by the election date. It widens the pool of first time voters reaching the ballot in adulthood. The measure also requires County Commissioners to display a U S flag at every polling place.
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Florida
U. S
Junior Chamber Plans Splash Party In Mount Dora
The Mount Dora Jaycees plan a pool party for Ladies Night on July 17 at 7 p.m. with private pool use and poolside snacks. President Bud Dawson notes a later fish fry is in planning.
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Mount Dora
Realtors Leader Ed Waite Attends Florida Meeting
Ed Waite president of the Lake County Board of Realtors will attend the quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Florida Association of Realtors in Hollywood Florida on Friday and Saturday Waite also serves as a director of the state organization.
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Ed Waite
Lake County Board of Realtors
Florida Association of Realtors
Hollywood
Florida
Waite
Landmark Painted at Mount Dora Eatery
In Mount Dora Charles Bradford owner of Clark's Sandwich Shop has repainted the landmark downtown eatery. The interior now features a lighter orchid and green color scheme that has drawn tourists for nearly fourteen years.
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Mount Dora
Charles Bradford
Clark’s
Lake County Chamber committees to meet July 18
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce will hold the Nominating and Budget Committees meeting at Turner's Restaurant Mount Dora at noon Thursday July 18. The Nominating Committee lists past presidents Harry P. Johnson J Keener Mizell L Day Edge and Frank Stebbins. The Budget Committee includes Oakley Seaver chairman M H Guthrie C B Treadway George J White W J Rogers L R Hoffstetler G G Ware Burton Brown Henry Self. A quarterly board meeting follows at 2 30 p m in the Board Room of the Chamber Building with Burton Brown presiding.
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Lake County
Jaycees Vote Resolution Opposing Court's Classroom Prayer Decision
The Mount Dora Jaycees by unanimous vote approve a resolution opposing the Supreme Court classroom prayer ruling. The letter will go to Congressman A Sydney Herlong and Florida senators George Smathers Spessard Holland. Dwight Mosteller leads the committee drafting the resolution.
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Mount Dora
Dawson
Florida
Dwight Mosteller
Lunar Rocket Expert to Speak at Mount Dora Lions Club
R C Uddenberg of Boeing Saturn testing program will outline the lunar mission and describe the 300 foot Saturn C 5 booster at the Mount Dora Lions Club meeting to be held at 7 45 p m in the Community Center. He joins Boeing since 1940 and has directed Bomarc flight tests at Atlantic Missile Range and Eglin Air Force Base.
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Mount Dora
Lions Club
R. C. Uddenberg
Boeing Company
Cape Canaveral
Hospital Board To Meet July 19
Waterman Memorial Hospital Assn. trustees will meet at noon July 19 at Lakeshore Acres Restaurant Eustis to consider amending By-Laws. Executive Committee proposes moving annual meeting from February to April as designated by the committee.
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Board of Trustees
Mount Dora to Name New Councilman Tuesday
Warren Morgan, manager of a local food market, is the likely appointee to Mount Dora City Council’s third vacancy this year. The official selection will occur at Tuesday’s regular meeting, with Morgan holder of wide local ties including PTO president, Jaycees past president, Lions Club member, and church board chair.
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Mount Dora
Warren Morgan
Jesse Willmott
Morgan
Willmott
Tom Houser
PTO
Mount Dora Jaycees
Lions Club
Jaycees Named Leaders for Mount Dora Concession Stands
Dick Pasill is chairman and Dwight Mosteller co chairmen of the Mount Dora Jaycees concession stand committee. They will provide personnel to run stands at Mount Dora High School football games this fall offering hot dogs and sodas to fans.
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Dick Pasill
Dwight Mosteller
Jaycee Committee
Mount Dora High School
Mount Dora Jaycees
Predictions For Citrus Industry In Mutual's Five Year Plan
Mutual projects strong U S population growth and rising consumer income bolster Florida citrus demand. Advertising and merchandising crucial to expand demand while noting shortages and synthetic alternatives may challenge the market. By five years, normal production could unlock vast selling opportunities for Florida citrus and products.
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Mutual
U. S
Florida
Safety Engineer From Insurance Firm Visits Mount Dora
A safety engineer visiting Mount Dora discussed ways to reduce annual city insurance costs. He inspected municipal buildings vehicles streets recreational facilities and police and fire departments. A report with recommended corrective actions will be reviewed by the City Council after receipt.
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Mount Dora
Examinations For Peace Corps Hopefuls July 20
A Peace Corps placement test will be given at the Main Post Office in Orlando on Saturday July 20 at 8 30 a.m. The test covers general and language aptitude and replaces longer exams. Volunteers commit to two years and may train in Puerto Rico or on a college campus. A degree is not required and the Peace Corps covers all expenses.
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Peace Corp
Orlando
Peace Corps
Puerto Rico
Saeco
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County Realtors
Jack Norris
al Seabrook
Norman Himes
Stewart Pike
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H. D. Warren
Bob Caudel
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Tailtwister
Lions
Junior Chamber
Realtors
Citrus Culture Corp
Landmark
Lake C of C
Jaycees
Robert Coughlin
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