19 Mar 1970
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1970
Page
1
The page highlights Legion's 51st birthday events and Mt Dora Court docket updates. It mentions Hurrying Hurricanes on page 12 with brief notes. The section previews upcoming features and community notices across pages 3 and 6.
Mount Dora regulars and irregulars welcomed a larger audience as Mount Dora High School students swapped roles with city leaders for a day. The meeting approved rezoning ordinances, accepted a Sea Board Coastline railroad car for a local Model Railroad Club, and approved volunteer firemen pay with budgeting checks. The 80 foot car may sit near the Mount Dora Railway Station, while the Youth Center Hurricane Hut dominated talks.
The 49th annual American Lawn Bowls Association event kicks off in Mount Dora. Tryouts for the April IceHouse production Black Comedy will be held March 19 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the IceHouse, with casting directed by Bill Dunnagan. The play starts April 16.
Mount Dora police report more than 20 dogs killed since strict enforcement of leash ordinances began. Authorities say 19 were shot, six euthanized at the county pound, and three sent to Dr. C. H. Hawthrone's kennels. A national open tournament will commence in Mount Dora with co hosts Orlando from March 21 to 28. About 400 entries have been received from Maine to California and Canada for the week long event on the rinks.
Raul and his family adapt to life in Mount Dora as Kathy McWhorter and Miss Dent Willis tutor Raul in English after his first week of school. Fressa Bowman sparked early learning with library Spanish books. The First Baptist Church coordinates work for Franco and Raul’s mother Phillip, with meals provided as Raul begins full time schooling. Lawn bowling tournament logistics span Orlando and Mount Dora clubs with multiple events and umpire duties. Visitors welcome.
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