Wedding and community notices from Mount Dora Florida
Mary M Chain and Dr Oliver F Walker wed at Mount Dora Community Congregational Church with Rev Lester Schriver officiating Nuptial music by Mrs Frank Kennedy The bride a Brighton Pennsylvania native and Simmons College graduate. groom an Ohio State Medical School graduate with eye ear throat specialty They reside on Oswego Dr Tangerine The Book Club met at Gertrude Bakers and discussed Kinds of Love by May Sarton Also noted are locals recovering after surgery and visiting relatives from New Port Richey Charleston South Carolina
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Mount Dora Community Congregational Church
Mary M. Chain
Oliver F. Walker
Lester Schriver
Frank Kennedy
Brighton
Simmons College
Boston
Mount Dora
Bridgegroom
Ohio State Medical School
Gertrude Baker
Clarence Smith
May Sarton
Louis Stern
Texas Medical Center
Houston
Stern
Michael E. Debakey
John Hull
Eunice
City Council considers bids and leases for city equipment
The council tabled the proposal for later study and authorized open bids on a new line truck for the Utility Department and two dump trucks plus a wagon for Streets. About 37000 is set aside for road stock. Mayor Willmott recommended permanent lease of a 1971 Buick sedan from A G Polk Inc. for Eleventh Avenue patrols at 156 dollars monthly for 24 months. Council approved as cheaper than buying. An option on 20 acres for spray irrigation was reported with 7 percent owner interest versus 6 percent city preference. Percolation tests would be needed to confirm suitability for long term irrigation.
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Smathers
Utility
Streets Department
Willmott
A. G. Polk Inc
Eustis
Eleventh
Howard Cox
Cox
Welcome Hostess tribute letter to Mount Dora
A newcomer writes from Florida to thank Wendy Alderman and the Welcome Program for making them feel at home. The Sheckler family moved from Indiana to run Western Auto in the Golden Triangle and recently bought a home on Lake Eleanor Drive. They express gratitude for local courtesy and anticipate happiness in Mount Dora.
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Mount Dora
Wendy Alderman
Max
Steve
Indiana
Western Auto
Golden Triangle
St. Pat's Day
Lake Eleanor Drive
Max Sheckler
Mount Dora Plans Old Fashioned Fourth of July Fest
Mount Dora prepares a day long Fourth of July celebration at Gilbert Park with contests concerts and fireworks. A 35 minute aerial display is contracted and a military band is sought. Events include a sky diving show flag burning ceremony and food booths. Planning session set for Thursday at 1 p m in First National Bank lounge.
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Mount Dora
First National Bank of
Chamber of Commerce
Senior Citizens Month marks May as a time for action
A Mount Dora commentary urges recognition of senior citizens amid 1972 political shifts. It notes 65 plus residents at 26 percent, cites high housing costs, calls for better social security, Medicare, and services, and urges informed voting and independent thinking to aid the elderly.
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Hanes
Mount Dora
Florida
Lake County
Eustis
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora Post Office
White House
George McGovern
America
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C. E. Poling
Kenneth Maglathlin
Tom Condon
New Port Richey
Blanche Bryant
H. Powell Yates
Charleston
S.C
P.O
West Fifth Avenue
Crone
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