First Federal of Eustis Opens Mount Dora Office on Donnelly
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Eustis opens a new Mount Dora branch on Donnelly Street with an Open House from 7 to 9 p.m. Tonight. Grand Opening follows Friday at 9 a.m. with city officials, ribbon cutting by Ed R. Carter, and prizes for attendees. The 3,300 square foot, air conditioned office includes a community room and marks a growth from its 27 year history and assets exceeding 15 million dollars.
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First Federal Savings and Loan Association of
Eustis
Mount Dora
Ninth Ave
Donnelly St
Ed R. Carter
First Federal
Wendy Husebo
Mount Dora High School
Francis Butler
David Coffield
First Baptist Church of
Jesse D. Willmott
Hen- Link
Cogburn
Wade Manufacturing Corporation
Charlotte
N. C
Miller Construction Company
Lake County
Spencer Beebe
Mount Dora Plans Complete Rebuild of Heim Field
Mount Dora to replace the 40 year old Heim Field with a modern ballpark similar to JayCees Little League Park. City Council on Tuesday night approved a full rebuild citing weather and wear. will add new stands of six to eight tiers, no roof. Plans include cost estimates at the next council session.
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Mount Dora
Heim
JayCees
Little League Park
Gordon Conboy
Gordon L. Dake
Roy Christopher
Cowboy
Conboy
Boat Show At Mount Dora Center Draws 25 Boats
A boat show at Mount Dora's Golden Triangle Shopping Center features 25 donated boats circling the lake for public viewing. The exhibitions run Thursday through Saturday and admission is free.
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Mount Dora
Golden Triangle
Arnold Goulder Dies Civic Leader at 53 in Mount Dora
Arnold Goulder 53 a Mount Dora civic leader died after a month long illness at his home in Lake Gertrude Manor. He directed community projects and youth activities and served as Hurri cane Club president and Mount Dora Community Bowl campaign leader. Survived by wife Frances two sons Charles Brooke a daughter Susan and several relatives. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at Rehbaum Funeral Home with L Roy Mertz officiating and Pine Forest Cemetery interment.
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W. Arnold Goulder
Lake Gertrude Manor
Mr. Goulder
Arnie
Hurricane Club
Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Fuller Boat Lift Co
Goulder
Adrian
Mich
Frances
Charles
Brooke
Susan
Thomas Goulder
Flint
Bruce
Thermal
Calif
Roy
Birmingham
Basil Caldwell
Orchard Park
N. Y
Lorn Green
Miami
Rehbaum ‘Funeral Home
L. Roy Mertz
First Church of Christ
Eustis
Pine Forest Cemetery
Council Controls Future Water Supply For Developments
Mount Dora City Council approved negotiating with Huskey Built Homes to limit city liability for water supply at Lake Gertrude Terrace. The city had installed 3100 feet of two inch pipe to the site. Huskey funded the pipe while the city paid labor. A larger four inch pipe was deemed necessary for adequate service and fire protection, but Huskey opposed the extra cost.
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Gordon L. Dake
Huskey Built Homes, Inc
Mount Dora
Lake Gertrude Terrace
Old Eustis Road
Huskey Built Homes Inc
Jesse D. Willmott
Roy Christopher
Huskey
Lake W. Coleman
City Near Agreement on Gas Purchase Price in Mount Dora
Mount Dora moves toward final terms with Florida Gas Utilities Co to buy local facilities and enter natural gas distribution. City officials report the negotiators are about $11,000 apart as of May 25, with a consulting firm to report back after further talks. The plan follows years of discussion and the expansion of potential customers with a new shopping center. Rates would be set by the municipality, not state regulators.
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Florida Gas Utilities Co
Lake W. Coleman
Allen, Hashall, Smalley, Wellford and Nalven
Florida Power Corp
Mount Dora
Florida Gas Utilities
Houston Corp
Parently
State
Railroad and Utilities Commission
Steven Rogers Resigns from Mount Dora High
Mount Dora High School science teacher Steven Rogers resigns after three years and will relocate to Dallas Texas. Principal Jack Morgan will seek a replacement and announce once the vacancy is filled.
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Steven Rogers
Mount Dora High School
Dallas
Tex
Jack Morgan
Forfeit Bonds In Five Traffic And Six Disorderly Cases
Bonds totaling 181 dollars were forfeited in Municipal Court this week after defendants failed to appear for a hearing in five traffic cases and six disorderly conduct cases.
Mount Dora approves 815000 utility bond for sewer project
Mount Dora City Council on first reading authorizes 815000 Municipal Utility Revenue Bonds to fund phase two of sewer construction. Bonds backed by city utility revenues mature 1965 to 1991 with call option after 1988. Coverage includes areas from 12th street north to Highland Street east and Lakeshore west to fish camps and nearby establishments.
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12Th St
Camp St
Helen St
Highland St
Evans Park
Lakeside Inn
Yacht Club
Leedy, Wheeler and Alleman, Inc
Orlando
David Bowen
All-State Insurance Co
Bowen
Mount Dora Honors 50 Seniors With Diplomas And Awards
Fifty Mount Dora seniors received diplomas at Commencement in the Community Building. Valedictorian Ann Whittington urged purpose and lifetime effort, while Salutatorian Sandra Spear delivered the welcome and Paul Harvey received the gavel on behalf of the Class of 1963.
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Mount Dora
Ann Whittington
Sandra Spear
Paul Harvey
Mary Mockett
Jack Morgan
Mount Dora High School
Julienne Argentine
Edward Frank Benwell, Jr
Roger Marion Billette
Beverly Jean Bissell
Lavonia Raye Bowie
Lillian Judith Brown
Mary Janet Burchett
Alan Roger Burhenne
Edgar O'Dell Carter
Elizabeth Ann Carroll
John Herbert Coffield
Andrea Darlene Coleman
Ernest Ferrell Cordle
Lewis Trolen Crawford
Mary Elizabeth Creamons
Donathan Lanier Durden
Shirley Fisher
Teryll
Jean Fournier
Charles Wendell Fralick
Sonya May Hamilton
Paul Richard Harvey
Donald Joseph Henna
Roger Lee Hylton
Dianne Elizabeth Jones
Leslie Josephine Keller
Eleanor Alice Kimball
Joellyn Mae Kimmel
Marilyn
Elizabeth Klein
Betty Ann Lane
Gail Elizabeth Lindstrom
John Robert McCullough
Donald Hall McHaffie
Peggy Ann McRee
Beverly Jean Phillips
Jan Charles Potter
John Christopher Ray
Sharon Kaye Reich
Danny Otis Rollins
Robert Lawrence Simpson
Sarah Jane Snell
Gayle Ann Snowberger
Sandra Dale Spear
Bonita Rae Spillers
George Buford Stoothoff
Raymond John Towler
William Guy Turk, III
Leta Ann Whittington
Suzanne Ward
Thomas War
Ren Wiederhold
Jean Michelle Woodham
Charles Fralick
Allen Burdenne
Buddy Turk
American Legion
Lions Club
Babe Ruth
Bobby McCullough
Balfour
Josten
Bonita Spillers
Beverlynf
Don Durden
Judy Brown
Raymond Towler
Odell Carter
Chris Ray
Ann Carroll
Glee Club
Bausch and Lamb
National Council of Teachers of English
Beanie Creamons
Beverly Bissell
Anne Potsko
IceHouse Theatre elects Paul Bronson president
IceHouse Theatre board elected Col. R. Paul Bronson president at a called meeting after the annual gathering. Other officers to be chosen next Monday at 8 pm. The annual meeting named Dan Abel Al Crone Anita Kauffman to three year terms and Dr. Norman Himes to fill a vacancy. Evelyn Peters reported 303 renewals so far for the coming season. The Play Reading committee proposed titles including Biography Bell Book and Candle The Curious Savage The Mousetrap The Glass Menagerie and Our Town plus several others. President Pennington cited destructive critics as a major problem and urged renewed dedication from members.
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Col
R. Paul Bronson
IceHouse Theatre
Board of Governors
Walpronson
Dan Abel
al Crone
Anita Kauffman
Norman Himes
Russ Grumman
Evelyn Peters
Dorothy Johnson
Glass Menagerie
Doll House
Candida
Mama
Mary Stewart
Eugene
Opal
B. Y. Pennington
Aked
Sng 9
Council Seeks Bid Before Annexing 10 Acre Housing Plan
City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance to annex a 10 acre tract near East Town to permit 48 modest priced homes for Negroes. Southern Homes Inc of Orlando requested annexation to Mount Dora by oral petition. final action awaits official written submission, as three readings are required.
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East Town
Mount Dora
Southern Homes, Inc
Orlando
Plan Your Trip and Work Your Plan
A concise travel tip advises vacationers to prepare a detailed itinerary and stick to it. It emphasizes proactive planning, arranging reservations, and following a structured approach to maximize time and enjoyment during a trip.
Rainfall Reported For Week Ended June 5 By Citrus Culture
Citrus Culture Corp reports rainfall totals for the week ended June 5 in the area. Data includes daily precipitation amounts at regional stations, noting notable totals in citrus growing zones and surrounding districts.
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Citrus. Culture Corp
Citrus Culture Corp
Mount Dora Builds Boom in May Across Utilities and Permits
Mount Dora saw a billing boom in May with record water use of 71.6 million gallons and electricity at 1.49 million KWH. Building permits totaled 196 700 dollars led by a 145 000 dollar Christian Home project. a 000 permit covered an American Oil service station. The council rejected Master plumber licensing, citing competitive outcomes.
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Mount Dora
Gordonl. Dake
Gordon’ Conboy
Christian Home and Bible School
American Oil Co
Frank Bassett
Charlene Hobbs Joins The Topic News Staff
Charlene Hobbs is appointed to The Topic news staff in Mount Dora. She arrives from The Eustis Lake Region News where she led features and personal notes. At The Topic she will handle features personal notes and social news with the same public cooperation.
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Charlene Hobbs
Mount Dora
Eustis
Lake Region
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Janet Burchett
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Arnold Goulder
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Arty
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Paul Bronson
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