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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1966
Page
4
Letter from Val Johnson urges Lake County residents to push county commissioners for fire protection beyond city limits after a fatal blaze. He notes Lake County’s size, Florida Forestry Service limited resources, and the need for action to prevent future losses.
Easter blends rebirth rituals from ancient civilizations with Christian celebration of the Resurrected Christ. Sunrise services, Easter parades, new hats, and Easter egg hunts are noted as joyful customs reflecting life and faith across communities.
The IceHouse Theatre postpones Teahouse of the August Moon opening by one week to avoid Holy Week conflicts. Cast includes Gordon Mansfield as Sakini and Pete Osborne as Capt. Fisby with a large ensemble of Army men and Okinawan locals in a historically playful critique of occupation policy.
Mrs Grace McCurdy urges readers to contact senators in support of H R 10049 to end dog concentration camps and cruelty. She asks contributions or membership to the Humane Society of the United States at 1145 19th St NW Washington DC 20036, noting dues are $5 yearly and literature is provided.
Readers critique the A M University choir concert lighting and acoustics in Mount Dora. A second letter questions Lake County public safety, noting limited police and ambulance services and urging self reliance while offering blunt, satirical advice on crime and fires.
Eight Lake Sumter Junior College students will attend the annual spring convention of the Associations of Florida Junior Colleges at Gulf Coast Junior College in Panama City this weekend. The writer urges county support for enhanced police, fire, and ambulance services and promotes local mutual aid among towns as an example of American cooperation.
Bill Reedy of Eustis chairman of a committee to organize a united appeal in Lake County. Paul Reed is vice chairman. Mount Dora area chairs include Dr. Fred Andrews Betty Siess and C. O. Lott. Other areas assigned and a county wide meeting set for April 14 at 7 30 p.m. in Tavares.
Last week the Golden Triangle Toastmasters Club received its charter. District Governor John Diaz and other district officers attended the charter night at Pine Meadows Country Club with local leaders T. L. Wetherington Randall Whitney J Archie Laney Charles Pettyjohn Alfred Puckett serving in roles and charter members listed.
The second annual Miss Central Florida Beauty Contest is scheduled in Leesburg on April 22-23. Sponsored by the Leesburg Jaycees, area organizations are urged to enter contestants who will follow Miss American Pageant rules. The winner advances to Miss Florida in Sarasota en route to Miss America. Applicants must be Florida residents for the past year, single, never married, and 15 to 28 years old on opening day.
Edward R. Waite of Sadler Simpson and Waite spoke on Real Estate Conditions and Prospects in Mount Dora. He said long term prospects are good, markets are buyer friendly, and growth may come from nearby Orlando and the Cross-Florida Barge Canal, with retirees shaping demand.
Lake Sumter Junior College students will elect officers for 1966 67 in the annual spring election concluding today. Candidates include President Steve Cumbaa Leesburg and Charles Wagner Mount Dora. Vice President Donna Hammons Wildwood Bill Blair Mount Dora and Ted Jessup Leesburg. Secretary Karen Hampy Eustis Martha Phelps Leesburg. Treasurer Farrell Fort Wildwood Jill Tutton Leesburg.
State Senator Elmer C. Friday is named Ft. Myers campaign chairman for the Leukemia Society. The fund drive will begin in March.
Public notice filed for C. E. Schubert as attorney for executrix referenced at 633 North Donnelly Street Mount Dora Florida 13 4te.
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