Mount Dora High School Class of 1963 Commencement
The Mount Dora High School 44 graduates began a new life phase at the Community Building ceremony with Patricia Wason as valedictorian and Mary Mockett as salutatorian. Prizes, gavel handoff, and performances marked the awards assembly and reception with many students receiving Balfour Josten awards and various scholarships.
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Mount Dora High School
Mount Dora
Patricia Wason
Mary Mockett
Doris Camp
Fred Sanwald
Eudell Sutley
Glee Club
Philip Dettra
Patricia Vason
Balfour and Josten
Jack Morgan
Legislative
Balfour
Josten
Florida Power Corp
Lynn Morgan
DAR
American Legion
Elks
Patty Card
Kiwanis
Judy Schotts
Jerry Odom
Lion’s Club
Randy Cox
Shirley Cox
Bill Werder
Marlene Dake
Nettie Reed
Sam William
Kathy Cox
Jane Cato
First Federal Savings And Loan Marks First Year
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Eustis completed its first year of operation at the Mount Dora branch. Frank L. Cogburn said the year proved the area’s growth and the board’s confidence. A total of 576 new savings accounts were opened and the community room hosted 119 civic meetings. The directors thanked the community and pledged ongoing support.
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First Federal Savings and Loan Association of
Eustis
Mount Dora
Lake County
Frank L. Cogburn
First Federal
Cogburn
Bowen Transfers Shifts City Council Leadership
Bowen the City Council president has been temporarily assigned to New Orleans by his firm. Councilman Thomas Houser presides in his absence, with Houser as acting president and Bowen’s possible permanent transfer could trigger another appointment and a December re election.
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David Bowen
New Orleans
Thomas Houser
Houser
Bowen
City approves eight building permits in May
A council report shows eight building permits issued in May totaling $105,000. The May 1962 figure lists 11 permits valued at $196,700.
City Winter Park Plan Reciprocal Garbage Aid
City Council tentatively approves a reciprocal aid plan with Mount Dora to guarantee garbage collection during major equipment failures. Winter Park would use similar Load-All trucks, and formal agreement terms will be prepared for the next council meeting review.
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Mount Dora
Winter Park
Mount Dora Police Enter Pistol Match in Orlando
Chief J. T. Huett said three Mount Dora officers joined the pistol team in Orlando yesterday. Patrolmen Richard Martin Grady Pait and Douglas Yates represented the city while Orlando hosted the event drawing entrants from throughout the Fifth District and Florida Peace Officers Association.
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Mount Dora
Orlando
J. T
Bud) Huett
Richard Martin
Grady Pait
Douglas Yates
Florida Peace Officer’s Association
Kiwanis Awards Scholarships To Gerald Odom Judy Shotts
Mount Dora Kiwanis grants 500 scholarships to Gerald Odom and Judith Shotts for freshman year. Odom will study law at the University of Florida, while Shotts pursues geology at the University of South Florida Tampa campus.
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Judith Shotts
Kiwanis
Jack Morgan
Gerald Odom
George White
Roy Christopher
Center
Judy Shotts
Mount Dora High School
Mount Dora
Kiwanis Club
Service Club
Odom
University of Florida
Miss Shotts
University of South Florida At
Tampa
Robert Montgomery
White
Ron Aldrich, Jr
Lake County
Council Renews Insurance Plan for Mount Dora
Mount Dora will again buy the city's insurance through the Mount Dora Insurer's Board. A letter from John A Murray, president of the board, read into City Council minutes Tuesday recommended extending coverage. The letter says the city may save about $1,000 on annual liability premium due to improved safety across departments. The renewal motion passed unanimously.
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Mount Dora
John A. Murray
Murray
Jaycees Postpone Junior Golf Meet
Dwight Mosteller, chairman, says the Jaycees Junior Golf Tour event, set for Saturday, is postponed to the fall due to insufficient entries. The decision was announced by the tour organizer and affects all participants and scheduling.
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Jaycees
Dwight Mosteller
Mosteller
Mount Dora Hospital List Of Patients This Week
Mount Dora patients in Water man Memorial Hospital this week are Mrs Clara Jackson Mrs Helen Holmes Miss Hazel Lawrence Mrs Alice Lackey Miss Clara Carberry Dr Aubrey A Stanley Mrs Frances Williamson Mr Oliver Hale Mrs Alice Jackson Mrs Mary Ney Mrs Ethel Hutchinson Mr Bob Mathews and Mr Franklin Rayl.
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Mount Dora
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Clara Jackson
Helen Holmes
Hazel Lawrence
Alice Lackey
Clara Carberry
Aubrey A. Stanley
Frances Williamson
Oliver Hale
Alice Jackson
Mary Ney
Ethel Hutchinson
Bob Mathews
Franklin Rayl
New Jetty Construction Faces Park Commission Protests
Emergency jetty work at Mount Dora lakefront draws Park Commission protest at Tuesday council meeting. G O French argues for consultation while supporting progress. City officials cite cost savings and jurisdiction by waterfronts committee as the project proceeds with council and park cooperation.
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Lakefront
Park Commission
G. O. French
French
Thomas Houser
Waterfronts Committee
Houser
Jesse Willmott
Merchant's Association
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora
Gilbert Park
Council
Al Crone Elected President of IceHouse Theatre
Al Crone was elected president of IceHouse Theatre at a Board of Governors meeting following the annual Theatre meeting. New board members include Mrs. Dorothy Johnson Howard Earl and Oscar Schubert with public recognition for former president Russ Grumman.
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al Crone
IceHouse Theatre
Dorothy Johnson
Howard Earl
Oscar Schubert
Cele Shaw
Dan Abel
Norman Himes
Grace Campbell
Anita Kauffman
Paul Bronson
IceHouse
Russ Grumman
North Carolina At
Chapel Hill
Utilities Show Profit From City Operations
City Clerk Mel Wagner reports a mid year utility department profit near $110 000 with portions already committed to expenses. The figure reflects the city’s utility operation performance and ongoing fiscal management.
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Mel Wagner
Judge Rules On Grumman IceHouse Cases In Court
Judge Jesse Willmott heard 10 Grumman, former IceHouse pres conduct cases in Municipal Court Monday. Fines totaled $115 and a bond of $135 was forfeited. The court will convene every two weeks during the summer months.
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Jesse Willmott
Grumman
IceHouse ‘Presconduct
Mount Dora Jaycees Install New Officers and Awards
Newly elected Mount Dora Jaycees officers were installed at the community building. Harold Bud Dawson received the president’s gavel from outgoing president Thomas Houser. Wyn Brown Paul Hamond and Fred Sanwald joined the Board of Directors. Herman Stevenson became first vice president and Dick Pasill second vice president. Carl Tucker became treasurer Tom Graves corresponding secretary and Jack Gerwig recording secretary. Mayor Jesse Willmott spoke after the dinner. Special awards recognized Dawson Turner Mosteller Morgan Tucker and Sylvia Cook.
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Harold
Bud) Dawson
Jaycee
Thomas Houser
Donald L. Driggers
Center
The
Eustis Jaycees
Mount Dora Jaycees
Jaycees
Wyn Brown
Paul Hamond
Fred Sanwald
Herman Steverson
Dick Pasill
Carl Tucker
Tom Graves
Jack Gerwig
Jesse Willmott
Houser
Dawson
J. Pinkney Turner
Dwight Mosteller
Mount Dora
Warren Morgan
Sylvia Cook
Mount Dora High students praise Americanism vs Communism course
Florida high schools adopted the course amid debate. Mount Dora students reacted with a strong, insightful pro course stance. Commenters say it deepens understanding of American government and Communist tactics, urging extension to a full semester and wider adoption.
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Florida
Mount Dora
Eudell Sutley
James Bedell
Marlene Dake
Randy Cox
Lynn Morgan
Wendy Schmittauer
Jeannette Reed
Sherri Jones
United States
Judith Shotts
Russia
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By Grace C. Campbell
Federal Savings and Loan
Robert Coughlin
New Jaycee President
IceHouse Players
MDHS
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