Merchants Plan Big Christmas Festival In Mount Dora
Merchants Association members plan the largest Yuletide Festival and Parade in Mount Dora, considering Donnelly Street decorations to U S 441. Ber rien McCain named festival committee chair. Col Paul Bronson leads beautification talks with Al Rehbaum Jr Spencer Beebe and Ed Mitchell on a development panel. Public response to the pilot Fifth Avenue beautification is strong, with $300 from individuals and $285 from merchants for planters. Mrs Kendall Jones outlines the Welcome Program aiding new residents.
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Merchants’ Association
Mount Dora
Donnelly St
U. S. 441
Berrien McCain
JayCees
Paul Bronson
Col. Bronson
al Rehbaum, Jr
Spencer Beebe
Ed Mitchell
Fifth Ave
Donnellst
Fourth
Fifth Aves
Leon B. Cheek, Jr
Fort Monroe
Nostalgic Roaming Reporter Remembers Ice Wagons And Klaxons
The narrator recalls summer street life in a bygone era with ice wagons, open trolley cars, silent movies, peanut roasters, hokey pokey vendors, and klaxon memories. Vivid scenes capture strong-belied drivers, ice chunks, street crowds, and nostalgic urban sounds.
First Federal Opens Mount Dora Branch Amid Fanfare
The Mount Dora branch of First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Eustis opened with ribbon cutting and speeches. Attendees included local officials, chamber leaders, and staff led by President Ed R. Carter. Prizes were awarded to visitors including a transistor radio and a portable television.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse D. Willmott
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of
Eustis
First Federal
Mount Dora Branch
Mount Dora
David Coffield
First Baptist Church of
Wendy Husebo
Henry Link
Ed R. Carter
President Carter
Frank L. Cogburn
L. L. Polkon Webb
Herbert L. Eckblad
G. M. Bronson
H. F. Isteg
Frank W. Stebbins
H. J. J. Schneider
Orlando
Robert Travers
Miller Construction Company
Leesburg
Wade Manufacturing Co
Charlotte
N. C
Lake County Commission
Jack) Simpson
Earl Con
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
David Bowen
John Cain
Mel Wagner
Jack Morgan
Mount Dora High School
Bernard McCabe
Lake County
Mary Fuller
Joan Dudley
Eckblad
Chicago
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Chicago
First Federal of
Northwestern University School of Commerce
Savings and Loan Graduate School
University of Indiana At Bloomington
American Savings and Loan Institute
Chicago Real Estate Board
Eckblads
Lake Nettie
Robert
Stetson University
Helen P. Burgett
Lake Pharmacy
Kathryn B. Shilling
Jim Arrighi
Tavares
Million Dollar Lake County Jail Dedication in Tavares
The Lake County Jail and Sheriff's Department Building, described as a million dollar project, will be dedicated in Tavares with formal ceremonies. Speakers include William S. Christian and Dave Starr, with attendance by county officials and sheriffs from nearby counties. Construction by Conrad Construction Co, design by Howell Hopson, and ribbon cutting by Jack Simpson. The plaque unveiling will be done by Cecil Theus.
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Million Dollar Lake County
Tavares
Lake County
William S. Christian
Miami
The
Masons of Florida
Dave Starr
Orange County
Florida Sheriffs’ Association
Conrad Construction Co
Jacksonville
Howell, Hopson
Leesburg
O. M
Jack) Simpson
Mount Dora
County Board of Commissioners
Cecil Theus
Board of County Commissioners
County Receives Extra State Race Tax Bonus
Lake County will get 8000 this month as its share of Florida race track taxes. State comptroller Ray E. Green says the bonus brings each county's total to 192500 since July 1, 1961. Each county has received 7500 more this year than last year.
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Lake County
Ray E. Green
Florida
Rites Held for Mrs Moynelo in Mount Dora
Elizabeth W. Moynelo 77 died June 6 in Eustis Hospital after residing in Mount Dora 12 years formerly of Washington D C She was member of St Edward s Episcopal Church and Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club Survived by husband Harold C son Andres E Moynelo Washington D C and a Sanc ter Elizabeth Lola Daytona Beach Funeral services were held at St Edward s Episcopal Church with Father Charles H Hay officiating Rehbaum Funeral Home Mount Dora directed
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Elizabeth W. Moynelo
Eustis Hospital
Mount Dora
Washington, D. C
St. Edward’s Episcopal Church
Mount Dora Lawn
Harold C
Andres E. Moynelo
Elizabeth Lola
Daytona
Charles H. Hay
Rehbaum Funeral Home
Mount Dora Eyeing Growth Push Across Lake County
Huskey urges Mount Dora to ready for expected growth as Lake County government aims to funnel development here. He cites SR 46 upgrades, a 50 acre industrial park, better hotels, and a county promotional program with matching state funds to attract industry, tourism, and jobs. He calls for an executive secretary and unified effort.
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Lake County
Bob Norris
Orange
Seminole
Jacksonville
Tampa
Florida
Mr. Huskey
Huskey
Commission
Mount Dora
Eustis
Leesburg
Clermont
Washington, D. C
Tallahassee
Sam Shaw
Rev Blair to lead Mount Dora church as Jones departs
The Rev. William T. Blair arrives in Mount Dora to assume the pastorate of the First Methodist Church succeeding the Rev. Jimmy Jones who has served six years. Jones notes Mount Dora’s appeal as he moves to St. Paul’s Church in Eau Gallie.
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William T. Blair
Mount Dora
First Methodist Church
Rev
Blair
Grace Methodist Church
Miami
Detroit
Wayne University
Garrett Theological
Chicago
Florida
Canal Point
Wagga West Palm Beach
St. Paul's
Tallahassee
Miriam
Jimmy §. Jones
Jones
Construction On New U.S. 441 To Begin June 17
The project on U.S. 441 in Lake County will start June 17 and run 3.5 miles from west of Dora Canal through Tavares to join the existing four lane near Eustis. The Dora Canal bridge will be rebuilt into a 166 foot divided structure. J. D. Manly Construction Company of Leesburg holds the $1,297,304 contract with 300 working days to finish.
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U.S. 441
Lake County
A. Max Brewer
Titusville
District Five
Dora Canal
Tavares
Eustis
J. D. Manly Construction Company of
Leesburg
Blood Donor Day Set For Tuesday
A Blood Donor Day sponsored by the Mount Dora Lions Club will be held Tuesday in the Community Building between 4 and 7 p.m. Donors are urged to sign up at the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce on Fifth Avenue.
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Mount Dora
Motor Fire Fails To Faze Shoppers At McCrory's Store
A smoking motor in the McCrory's men’s room triggered a scare at 6:50 p.m. Three fire trucks responded to Golden Triangle Shopping Center but the roof motor, powering the ventilation system, proved the actual cause. Shoppers resumed business as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCrory’s
Golden Triangle
Allen And Noblitt To Kiwanis Meeting
Col L E Allen of Sorrento and Jim Noblitt of Mount Dora attend the 47th Annual Kiwanis International Convention at City Auditorium in Denver Colorado. Representing Mount Dora Kiwanis Club they will hear top personalities during a four day meeting with election of officers and trustees, convention resolutions, and club recognitions on the agenda. The convention salutes the Kiwanis Club of Tijuana Mexico, the first club established outside the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Allen
Sorrento
Jim Noblitt
Mount Dora
Kiwanis International
City Auditorium
Denver
Colo
Mount Dora Kiwanis Club
Tiajuana
Mexico
Kiwanis. Club
United States
Canada
Wreck Forces ACL Champion Re routing Through Mt Dora
A Duke Coast Line wreck near Pine Castle derailed 13 cars and damaged tracks, triggering rerouting of the ACL West Coast Champion through Mount Dora. Tracks were repaired by noon Tuesday.
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Dorans
Atlantic Coast Line
Mount Dora
Pine Castle
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George L. Kress
Bronco
Billy Anderson
Villian
Eagles
By Charlene Hobbs
Lions Club
Cape
Lake
Brevard
Eau Gallie
Jimmy Jones
Allen and Noblitt
Mt. Dora
Citrus Culture Corp. Weekly
Eustis Tavares Sree
Rapaseae Lake
Eldorado
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