Mount Dora memories and town praise in reader letter
A Mount Dora resident recalls life in the 1940s including schools, neighbors, and family ties, noting his father’s death in 1952 and his mother Nell Correll. He praises the town and shares a later note thanking the Topic for athletic coverage and community acclaim.
Miss Phyllis J Kueffer Weds J Michael Geddes in Eustis
By Elenor Sammons, Miss Phyllis Jane Kueffer of Eustis and Mr. J Michael Geddes of Sorrento were married at 7 p.m. Saturday June 11 at First Baptist Church Eustis with Rev Shook officiating. Bride and groom wore white and attendants light blue. A reception followed in the church Fellowship Hall.
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Phyllis Jane Kueffer
Eustis
J. Michael Geddes
James M. Geddes
Sorrento
First Baptist Church of
Shook
Mount Dora graduate to Lake Sumter and FTU senior
Serrente Mike, a Mount Dora schools alum, attended Lake Sumter Community College and now enters his senior year at FTU in Orlando. He has taught at Forest City Elementary and earned Dean's list honors. Phyllis works at FTU. The couple plans a mountain trip then residence at Alafaya Trail Apartments, Orlando. Guests received a scroll memento with wedding rings.
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Mike
Mount Dora
Lake Sumter Community i
FTU
Orlando
Forest City
Phyllis
Alafaya Trail Apartments
Poole Denies Racial Bias Claims at Mount Dora
Coach Willie J Poole writes to editors to dispute media claims that boosters ousted him over racial issues. He states the Booster Club had no role, cites a 8-2 and 7-5 seasons, notes player turnover, and insists team success comes from merit not color, praising his players and community support.
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Poole
Booster Club
Hurricane
Hurricane Booster Club
MDHS
Mount Dora
Thomas McCabe
Greg McDowell
Herman Duras
Willie J. Poole
Kramer Krafts in Mount Dora Offers DIY Jewelry Kits
Kramer Krafts at 119 West Fifth Avenue Mount Dora features custom jewelry you assemble or they will do for a fee. A large selection of jewelry kits and lapidary supplies is available along with craft kits from American Handicrafts. Associations include scout and VBS kits. call 383-6611.
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Kramer Krafts
West Fifth Avenue
Mount Dora
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Pine Street
Sorrento Road
Dolly Cheatham
Naborhood
Lou Cooper
Chamber of Commerce
Delaware
Liveright
Mount Dora Hurricane Athletic Booster Club
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Serrente
Mercer Music
Radio Shack
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MAGNAVOX _ TV
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Lake Hills Plaza
Palm Plaza
Leesburg
Bronson’s
Prince Gardner
Billiords
Russell Stover
Candy Parker
China
Golden Triangle
Mount Dora, Fla
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Villa Dora
Lakeview Balcony
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