Topic marks one year in Mount Dora with thanks to readers
The Topic celebrates its 52nd issue in Mount Dora marking a year of publication. The editors praise the Mount Dora and Lake County readers and advertisers and thank a long list of regular columnists including Joe Boles and Al Albion Land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Lake County
Golden Triangle Area
Joe Boles
al Crone
Margo Hosford
Bill Paul
Rick Robinson
Ruth Shorb
Skip Smith
Fred Steele
Edy Ward
Alex Whiteside
Olive Whitney
Albion Land
University of Florida
Al‘ion
Sorrento Post Office Break-In Reported
The Sorrento Post Office was burglarized in the early morning hours of June 24. Deputy Malcolm Mc Call said nothing was reported stolen after an inventory on Saturday, with entry gained by breaking the front door glass. Postmaster Richard F. Weinmann calls it vandalism despite no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorrento
Lake County
Malcolm McCall
McCall
Richard F. Weinmann
Sky divers light up Mount Dora Independence Jubilee show
Paragators perform high in the sky on July 4 over Lake Dora with 3:30 p.m. jumps into the water near Gilbert Park. Jim Godwin from Eustis Airport stars alongside noted parachutists. The day features live acts, a Little Miss Firecracker contest, archery, games, rides, and a no-cash policy at park booths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Lake Dora
Gilbert Park
Jim Godwin
Eustis Airport
Paul Champion
Jim Ballew
Beef and Bottle
Winter Park
Will Thomas Moon
Sylvan Shores
Chamber of Commerce
Benny Hunton
County transit system teeters on end of line
The Low Cost Transportation System run by Lake County Office of Economic Opportunity loses about 5000 dollars monthly while income runs around 500 dollars. Since February the six bus fleet has relied on a 100000 dollar federal grant, with break-even needing 150 riders per bus daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Office of Economic Opportunity
LCEO
Virgil Hawkins
Hawkins
South Lake County
Lake County
Orlando group bids for station in Mount Dora
Two Orlandoans Robert G Murrell and Brantley P Slaughter Jr apply to the FCC for Golden Triangle Broadcasting to operate a 5000 watt daylight station at 1580 KHZ from Mount Dora. They plan music, folk, church services, local meetings and community editorial comments. seeking new transmitter studios location and automation. Lake Radio Inc already applied for the same frequency. FCC ruling pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Murrell
Brantley P. Slaughter Jr
Federal Communications Commission
Mount Dora
Golden Triangle Broadcasting Co
Murrell
Slaughter
Worj- AM & FM
Golden Triangle Broadcasting
Lake Radio Inc
FCC
Adams named officer in charge at Mount Dora Post Office
J Wilton Adams named by the U S Postal Service as officer in charge of the Mount Dora office effective June 28. Postmaster Harry J Hopcraft retires after 25 years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wilton Adams
U.S. Postal Service
Mount Dora
Harry J. Hopcraft
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Floridora
Bee de Nike
Dee Demro
Paul Shelton
Maryland
Sorrento P.O
By A. M. Liveright
Rotary Club
American Legion
Village Merchants Association
Lakes and Hills Garden Club
Woman's Club
East Town
Golden Triangle Republican Women's Club
White Elephant
Retired Officers Association
Boy Scout House
County Transit System
Orlando Group
Adams
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