Summer Tourist Trade to Force End of Hotel Closing
Advertising expert Robert A. Hammond told the Mount Dora Merchants association that summer tourism will drive the Lakeside Inn and Villa Dora Hotel to stay open. He urged a larger Florida summer advertising push, noting Orlando’s budget and a 125 inch slick-paper ad strategy. He urged merchants to form cooperative ads and host events to keep buying power in Mount Dora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Robert A. Hammond
Orlando
Mount Dora Merchants Association
Mr. Hammond
Florida
Lakeside Inn
Villa Dora
Mount Dora
Miami
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora High Seniors Bid Farewell in Band Ceremony
The Manuel J. Sedano Memorial Band of Mount Dora High School concluded its season with a farewell concert at Community Saar. Seniors in bright orange and white uniforms received their medals as Band Director George Moore led the farewell, while awards for outstanding members were presented to Mary Anne Brotherson, C. M. Jones III, Joyce Coffield, Michael Ray, Margaret Register, and Roberta Aldrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel J. Sedano
Mount Dora High School
Hank Link
Ann Minkley
Kenneth Register
Charles Reid
David Coffield
George Moore
Ohio
Mary Anne Brotherson
C. M. Jones
Joyce Coffield
Michael Ray
Shuffled news and prayers from Mount Dora shufflers
Sad news comes as Mrs. Ben Birchard breaks a hip and stays at Waterman Memorial Hospital in Eustis. County clubs gather at Uma tilla for a weekly shuffleboard contest with teams like Harvey and Mills winning Red and Black divisions. Judge Willmott attends despite threat of weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Birchard
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Eustis
Spangler
Bluefield
W. Va
Thanama Facil Sten Anca Roaks
Amalume Wisurelts
Umatilla
Gus Harvey
Viv Gray
Bill Stambaugh
Frank Legat
Ray Dooley
Paul Hornaday
Lena Gibbs
Bert Peterman
E. M. Remley
Ty Tyson
Bill Neilson
Bob Agarton
Earl Dodd
Harold Brown
Gray Stambaugh
Trim Potter-Dickerson
Clermont
Bob Mills
Bill Bloom
Rascal
Big Bill Sharpe
Earl
Paul
Bill
Gwen Williams
City Grants Aid To Negro Recreation Program
City Council approved 500 dollars for the Chamber of Commerce Recreation Committee to support East Town summer programs. Funds cover supervision at the new swimming pool and aid to tennis and volleyball activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce Recreation Committee
East Town
Manuel J. Sedano Memorial Band Concert Pleases Crowd
A large audience at the Community building last Friday night praised the Manuel J. Sedano Memorial Band directed by George Moore. Former Mount Dora director James E. Hanlon wrote Drum Major Special as the senior band impressed with Al Rehbaum III as guest artist and the elementary and junior bands delivering flawless performances.
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Manuel J. Sedano
George Moore
Joe
Mount Dora
James E. Hanlon
Bennett
al Rehbaum, III
University of Florida
Neil Baldwin
Zip
John Philip Sousa
Henry Filmore
al Rehbaums, II
Birth of Sylvia Diane vanDeroer at St Vincent’s Jacksonville
Mr and Mrs Clark vanDeroer announce the birth of a daughter Sylvia Diane weighing 7 pounds on June 1 at St Vincent’s hospital Jacksonville. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Wilmer Cook and Mrs Cook ties to Mount Dora. paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lyle Hecker. Absentee voting ballots in Florida must be applied for from the county of residence supervisor of registration during the 45 day period preceding election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark VanDeroer
Sylvia Diane
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Jacksonville
Wilmer Cook
Florida
Athlete's Foot Germ Killer At Mount Dora Pharmacy
An advertisement promotes a fast acting antifungal product for athlete's foot, claiming it kills the germ in one hour. It offers a 40c back guarantee if not pleased and highlights instant drying action available day or night at Mount Dora Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
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Charles Malik
Superior Asphalt Co
Dick Stewart
Walt Stubble Owners
By Morris Deering
Tom Miller
Grace Dooley
Willmott
Junius
Food Mart
Story Bros. Grocery and
Parker’s Market
Eer
Appliance Paint Co
Fifth Avenue
Floridan Country Club
Claude Boring Insurance Agency
Donnelly Bldg
Plymouth
Admiral
Winn-Dixie
Winter Park
Fairbanks Avenue
First Federal Savings and Loan Association
Leesburg
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