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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1967
Page
4
Billie Libby urges Florida voters to engage in elections and defend American freedoms. She questions turnout in recent primaries and warns apathy risks government of the people. She stresses registration and participation as essential to representative government.
A Florida reader laments Congress and states planning daylight saving time. The letter argues 24 hours cannot be extended and urges citizens to contact legislators to keep Florida on standard time year round. It cites the Bible and warns of disruptions to children, farmers, and business.
The National Retired Teachers Association and the American Association of Retired Persons will launch an intensive driver improvement program in Florida. They will partner with state and local National Safety Council chapters to offer the Safety Council's Defensive Driving Course taught by trained volunteers to members and non members aged drivers.
Governor Claude R. Kirk proclaimed March 17 St Patrick s Day as Spanish Mackerel Day in Florida. Mrs Bobbie McLaughlin coordinator for Food Service in Lake County announced the observance and oriented the public to the event.
The fragmentary OCR notes a bold statement about a candidate’s likely campaign style after he runs for office. The text is garbled and lacks clear names, places, or dates to identify entities or specifics.
Mount Dora residents commend local police for prompt help after a car was stolen from IceHouse parking at 7:45 p.m. and recovered by 2 a.m. officers chauffeured them home to Sylvan Shores. Police later notified the owner.
A lighthearted column by Billie Libby describes tropical fish at Mount Dora Flower Shop and a lively backyard with birds and garden plans. It mentions a new marine department, local visitors and travel memories, ending with a recollection of Orville Davis returning to Orlando as Orange County school superintendent and past service in Somalia.
New members of the Woman's Club of Mount Dora were honored with a coffee at Garden Gate Restaurant hosted by club officials and board members. Images show club president Mrs. B. F. Ruether and Mrs. F. W. Druar greeting Mesdames A. E. Prendergast, T. C. McDonald, A. B. Lewellyn and W. H. Rees. absent were Mrs. A. H. Jones and Mrs. R. H. Harbert.
Alexander Springs in the Ocala National Forest hosts a board meeting at 2 30 p m with Forest Supervisor R J Riebold and Assistant Forest rs Robert Harper among attendees. Directors include Merry Nelson Huffstetler Brown Simpson Hill Owens Rogers Dykes Livingston Duncan Stokes and other local officials. The area remains a popular recreation site for visitors from several states and central Florida residents.
ABridge columnist discusses ethical lines and tactics in rubber bridge. He notes the value of silent tells, hesitations, and the risks of bluffs, then shifts to a fishing fact about the Arapima, a large freshwater fish reaching 11 feet and up to 400 pounds according to Seaquarium Captain Bill Ray.
Bill Seabrook warns whiskey worsens snake bites by speeding venom to heart and brain. He notes home remedies fade as modern medicines improve, and promotes Sea Brook's Pharmacy in Mount Dora. The Household Hint suggests inserting a burned fuse into an unused light socket for a neater appearance and safety.
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