Shotgun Blast Injures Two Boys in Mount Dora
In Mount Dora on a quiet Sunday afternoon a 12 gauge shotgun injures Ronald Garrett eight and Bruce Garrett seven, fired by 75 year old Robert Floyd after he warned them to stop teasing him. Both children are listed in satisfactory condition at Winter Park Hospital. Floyd has been arrested by Lake County authorities and charged with intent to commit a felony.
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Mount Dora
East Town
Winter Park
Ronald Garrett
Bruce Garret
Robert Floyd
Lake County
Fair property in Eustis to be sold by bids
Lake County Board of Commissioners will advertise bids for the former Lake County Fair property in Eustis a 12.9 acre site near downtown. The land may sell as parcels or as a full package with its historic fair buildings to be moved or demolished where unusable. Bids open June 12.
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Eustis
Lake County Board of Commissioners
Highway 44
Defensive Driving Classes Begin in Mount Dora Friday
Mount Dora residents may start four weekly defensive driving classes led by Patrolman Winston Tate with assistance from Don Taylor. The sessions run Fridays at 7:30 p.m. from May 12 to June 2 at the Community Building with a $2 fee to cover supplies and registration. Attendance at all four sessions is required for the Safety Council certificate. The first session was postponed from May 5.
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Mount Dora
Winston Tate
Don Taylor
Safety Council
Tate
Three Injured In 2 Car Crash At Mount Dora Intersection
At 8 40 am Monday a two car collision at the 441 Donnelly Street junction in Mount Dora sent three people to Eustis hospital. Victims Mary Thomas Davies Frank Rembert Jr and Herman McNair suffered injuries. Davies was listed as satisfactory.
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Highway 441
Donnelly St
Mount Dora
Eustis
Mary Thomas Davies
N. Donnelly St
Frank Rembert, Jr
Herman McNair
Orlando
Davies
Studebaker
Rembert
Jaycees Sponsor Jr Golf Tourney Date Change
Mount Dora Jaycee Junior Golf Tournament moved to Thursday May 18 at 5 p.m. at Mount Dora Golf Club due to Saturday course demand. President Jack Allen notes daylight time allows finishing and more parents to watch. Dwight Mosteler is chairman with Jim Ogletree as cochairman. signups urged at schools. age limit 18 with older youths welcome if under 18.
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Mount Dora
Jim Ogletree
Cochairman
Pilot Club of Lake County marks 15 years at dinner
A 5 year review of the Pilot Club of Lake County was presented as This is Your Life by Mrs. Reba Smith at the Tavares Civic Center. Presidents shared reminiscences and guests from Ocala Clermont and Eustis High School Anchor Club attended.
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Pilot Club
Lake County
Reba Smith
Tavares
Tavares Civic Center
Marianna Clark
Mount Dora
Lucile Tally
Margaret. Doss
Selma Pearce
Eustis
Helen Kurras
Beth Parker
Ethyl. Groves
Ocala
Clermont
Eustis High School
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Lake Sumter Junior College
Lake Sumter Junior College, Blood Donor Recruitment, Glasses For the Needy
Heart Fund
Cancer Society
Three Dorans on LSJC Dean's List
Mount Dora students Dale Wallace Miller Anne Phyllis Potsko and Doreen Geddes earned Dean's List honors for Spring Term II at Lake Sumter Junior College. Miller posted a 3.81 average, ranking second. eligibility requires a 3.2 GPA. Eustis students James Allan Ryan Alan Frank Stebbins Roger Wilfs Paul Kenneth Gayle Andrews and Karen also made the list.
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Mount Dora
Lake Sumter Junior College
Dale Wallace Miller
Anne Phyllis Potsko
Doreen Geddes
Miller
Eustis
James Allan Ryan
Alan Frank Stebbins
Roger Wilfs Paul
Kenneth Gayle Andrews
Karen
Representatives To Girls And Boys State Chosen By Legion Post No. 35
Mount Dora High School students were selected by a committee to represent American Legion Post No. 35. Girls State picks are Jane Cato and Ginny Pease. Boys State picks are Chris Stoothoff and Sam Brooks, with alternates Terry Heag Kathy Stewart Bebo Stewart and Richard Hinckley.
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Legion Post No
Mount Dora High School
American Legion Post No
Terry Heag
Kathy Stewart
Bebo Stewart
Richard Hinckley
Florida State University
Tallahassee
Florida
American Legion
Social Security Representative Visit Planned for Mount Dora
A Social Security representative will be at Mount Dora City Hall on May 17 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bring your Social Security card proof of age last year earnings and this year earnings to more quickly obtain benefits or ask questions.
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Mount Dora
Mount Dora Cancer Drive Seeks Boost to Reach Goal
Mount Dora intensifies efforts for the American Cancer Society fund drive as the city trails its $1800 goal. Chairman Bill Proctor urges residents who were missed to donate via mail or the Bank of Mount Dora, with about $1200 raised after over two weeks of phone solicitation, letters, and business gifts.
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Mount Dora
American Cancer Society
Bill Proctor
William V. Proctor
Bank of
Sylvan Shores Streets To Be Surfaced Soon
Lake County Commissioners approved a street paving plan for Sylvan Shores. The county will pay for the north and south streets while residents cover the east west streets. Bids will be advertised June 12.
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Sylvan Shores
Lake County
Mount Dora High School Athletic Awards Banquet
The Mount Dora High School athletic awards banquet is set for May 15 at 6 30 p m in the high school cafetorium. The Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award will be announced and presented during the program. Award letters and certificates will be given and Rev Leo Lacy will speak.
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Mount Dora High School
Babe Ruth
Leo Lacy
Join Now Leave Later Marine Enlistment Program
Lake County Marine Corps recruiter S/Sgt. Bob Carpenter promotes a new enlistment plan allowing youths to enlist up to four months before boot camp. The 120 day delay counts toward service time and pay, with early Selective Service exemption. Carpenter will speak at Mount Dora Post Office 3 to 4 p.m. Thursdays.
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U.S.M.C
Marine Corps
Lake County
Bob Carpenter
U. S. Marine
S/Sgt
Carpenter
Sgt
Mount Dora
Development for Citizenship Award Presented to George Martin Morgan
George Martin Morgan received the Development for Citizenship Award at the Mount Dora Jaycees meeting held Monday night at the Community Building. The ceremony featured MDHS teachers Miss Ruth Loveless and Miss Doris Camp as selection committee members, with Principal Gene Molnar serving as program chairman.
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Mount Dora Jaycees
George Martin Morgan
Jaycee
Martin
MDHS
Ruth Loveless
Doris Camp
Gene Molnar
Addi
Auto Pole Crash Knocks Out City Power
A 1960 Oldsmobile collided with a city power pole at Helen Street and 11th Avenue, cutting power to parts of Mount Dora Sunday evening. The accident caused about 300 dollars damage to the car and 112 dollars to the pole. it occurred at 8 20 p m as Louis Hall lost control while driving west. Police investigators from Mount Dora Police Dept. reviewed the scene.
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Helen St
11Th Ave
Louis Hall
Mount Dora
City Clerk Bill Passes Florida House
The Florida House passed a bill to appoint Mount Dora’s City Clerk rather than electing the post. Other local measures approved include the Lake County Pollution Control Bill the County Ambulance Bill and a gas tax bill reallocating funds. The gas tax change cuts Lake County receipts significantly for the year.
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Mount Dora
House of Representatives
Tallahassee
W. H
Reedy
House
Lake County
Reedy Proposes Driver License Exams Every Four Years
Rep W H Bill Reedy backs a four year driver examination cycle to replace the two year test for under 25 and over 65. He denies plans to restrict licenses and cites highway safety data including April 1967 deaths and Gov Kirk's emergency as factors in reducing highway fatalities.
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W. H
Reedy
Mount Dora
Tallahassee
House Public Safety Committee
Lake County Safety Council
Kirk
Florida
Edmund Mills to keynote IceHouse awards night
Plans firm for IceHouse Players annual awards banquet at Mount Dora Yacht Club next Wednesday at 7 p.m. Edmund Mills will deliver the keynote address. Sister Marie Carol of Barry College cannot attend due to work pressures. Tickets are five dollars with gratuity. three surprise features are planned.
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Orlando
Marie Carol
Barry College
Miami
Crone
Little Theatre
New
Mount Dora Yacht Club
Williams Says Florida Budget Cuts Threaten Jr. Colleges
Dr. Williams argues governor Kirk's proposed two year cuts to Florida education shift the tax burden to counties. He notes Lake County would need to double ad valorem support for Lake Sumter to maintain current programs, risking no new personnel or growth.
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Kirk
Florida
Colege
Williams
LSJC
Lake County
Lake Sumter
Dr. Williams
Senior Awards Day At Mount Dora High School
Mount Dora High School Principal Gene Molnar announces Senior Awards Day on May 19 at 9 30 a m in the Mount Dora Community Bowl. Parents and citizens are invited to attend. Interested scholarship awardees should contact the school office to be placed on the agenda.
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Gene Molnar
Mount Dora High School
Mount Dora Community Bowl
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Chris Stoothoff and
Sam Brooks
Jane Cato and
Ginny Pease
Jaycees
Pilot’s Club
Three Dorans
Lsjc Dean’s
Selective Service
United States Marine Corps
Jack Morgan
Georgia Southern
By Charlene Roth
Edmund Mills
Mount Dora Tavares
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