Lake County Fair Opens With Diamond Jubilee Flower Show
The 41st Lake County Fair and 14th Flower Show open at the Eustis Fair Grounds Monday, marking Lake County’s 75th anniversary with a special invitational in honor of Karl Lehmann. Highlights include Florida’s most beautiful flower show, two designed gardens, junior gardening exhibits, and an Atom in Action display by Oak Ridge. Each day features distinct county days from Tavares to Clermont plus live bands, animal judging, and 4-H activities.
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Lake County
Eustis Fair
Florida
Egypt
Rome
Williamsburg
Karl Lehmann
Lake County Amber of Commerce
United States Atomic Commission
Oak Ridge, Tenn
Tony” Masino
Smokey
Florida Forest Service
Tavares
Umatilla
Leesburg
Groveland
Fish, Game, Parks and Forestry
Carver Heights
Vocational
Eustis
Lincoln Park
Clermont
J. R
E. Lee
Wildwood
Mills, Webster
Mount Dora
Sumter County
Lake-Sumter
FFA
Life sentence for Mount Dora wife slaying veteran
Circuit Judge W Troy Hall in Tavares sentenced Leon Erlick 69 to life imprisonment at Raiford for killing his wife Blanche Tate Erlick 59 in the Simpson Hotel Mount Dora last December. The case followed his no contest plea to first degree murder.
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W. Troy Hall
Tavares
Leon Erlick
Raiford
Blanche Tate Erlick
Simpson Hotel
Mount Dora
Erlick
Noile Contendre
Mount Dora-Tavares Road
All
Mount Dora Topic Office Closes All Day Saturday
The Mount Dora Topic office on Donnelly Street will be closed all day Saturday starting March 10. People wishing to submit news or advertising are urged to drop materials in the office Friday if possible.
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Mount Dora
Donnelly St
Golden Triangle Merchants Plan Gala Dinner Ahead of Center Opening
The Golden Triangle Merchants Association will host an Appreciation Dinner at the Mount Dora Yacht Club Tuesday night at 8 00 p m honoring national state county and local figures. The event precedes the grand opening March 22 23 and 24 of the Mount Dora shopping center with plans for reception committees and guest lists including Pepper Enterprises Milton Pepper O M Simpson Mount Dora Mayor Jesse Willmott and other officials from the area.
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Mount Dora Yacht Club
Golden Triangle Merchants’ Association
David Nihart
Bi New Center
Milton and
Leonar Pepper
Pepper Enterprises, Inc
Florida
Lake County Commission
O. M
Jack) Simpson
Jesse D. Willmott
Mount Dora
Nihart
Golden Triangle
Roaming Reporter Seeks To Find Out What People Say
A roaming reporter visits a barber shop laundromat Side Door and police desk to hear how people speak. The barber notes chatter about fishing and Paris haircut costs, while the laundromat dog and patrons spark stray remarks. The piece ends with a police call about car ownership checks.
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Aaron Fouraker
Aaaron
John Glenn
Paris
Aaron
Pat
Pat Frank
Central Florida
Police Department
Kenneth Cox
Ken
John Law
Reserve Center Opened By Army Honors Stilwell
A $116000 U S Army Reserve Center named for Gen Joseph W Stilwell was dedicated in Palatka birthplace of Stilwell. Maj Gen George T Duncan IV Army Corps spoke at the ceremony as civilian guests and family attended. The 100 man one story brick building on Lemon St will house the 292d Transportation Company US Army Reserve.
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U.S. Army Reserve Center
Joseph W
Vinegar Joe) Stilwell
Palatka
General Stilwell
Southeastern United States
George T. Duncan
IV US. Army Corps
Birmingham
Ala
Lemon St
Raby-Rucks Construction Co., Inc
US. Army Reserve
Gen
Stilwell
US Military Academy
West Point
France
China
Generalissimo Chaing Kai-shek
China- Burma-India
U.S. Army
U.S. Tenth Army
Pacific
Sixth Army
Sheriff McCall Delivers Talk On Florida Boys Ranch
Willis V. McCall presented an illustrated talk on the Florida Sheriffs' Boys' Ranch at the Golden Triangle Square and Compass Club bi monthly meeting. The club plans its annual Ladies Night dinner at the Tavares Civic Center with reservations required for Wednesday at 7 p.m.
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Florida Sheriffs’ Boys’ Ranch
Golden Triangle Square
Compass Club
Tavares Civic Center
Tax Hearing Delayed for City Occupation Tax
City Attorney Roy Christopher told The Topic the occupational tax test hearing will not come up for another 60 days. The delay delays potential tax action and affects city revenue planning.
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Roy Christopher
Council seeks cigarette and gas tax boost
The City Council adopted resolutions sponsored by the Florida League of Municipalities urging the State legislature to raise gasoline by one penny per gallon and cigarettes by three cents per pack. Funds would return to municipalities for street improvements and general capital projects.
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Florida League of Municipalities
David Bowen
Tallahassee
Mayor Willmott Hears Nine Cases at Mount Dora Court
Mount Dora Court session saw nine cases Monday. Six traffic mishaps and three disorderly conduct charges were heard, with fines totaling 33 dollars and forfeits 60 dollars.
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Willmott
Mount Dora
Swift Quote on Advising Mankind and Warning
A compact reflection by Jonathan Swift notes that people resist warnings as strongly as advice, questioning humanity's readiness to heed prudent cautions. The line underscores skepticism about collective judgment and the difficulty of prompting timely action.
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Jonathan Swift
Mount Dora Bible School Basketball Team Gears for State
Mount Dora Bible School earns district title and eyes a state berth after another strong season. The article notes Mount Dora Hurricanes 19-5 finish and co-champ status, praising Coach Hansel and players while highlighting sportsmanship and community pride in Mount Dora.
Mount Dora Shuffleboard Club to build new clubhouse
Mount Dora moves toward a $15 000 clubhouse with bids to be opened March 20 at City Council. Donnelly Park site, near the current structure, will host the building. City will provide $7 500 if the club matches it. Mel Wagner, City Clerk, has specifications and drawings on file.
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Mount Dora
Mount Dora Mayor Refuses Ledford Police Reinstatement
Former Mount Dora officer Tom Ledford will not be reinstated after Volusia County authorities dropped hog stealing charges for him and four others. Mayor Jesse D. Willmott said Ledford’s position is filled and no vacancy exists, keeping him off active duty.
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Mount Dora
Tom Ledford
Volusia County
Ledford
Jesse D. Willmott
John S. Byington
Willmott
Sin
Hans
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Pete) Hooten
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Guy C. Bliss
M. O
Buster) Williams
Mayor Willmott
D. M
Buster Williams
Shopping Center
George L. Kress
Stillwell
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By Arnold Goulder
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Cletus Stutzman
Bulldogs
Paulins and Company
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