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Mount Dora Topic

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Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1959

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3

Moonlight Ride Set by LDS Youths in Stowat Dora

The Sanermed young people of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints invite youths 15 or older to a Friday moonlight boat ride from the Yacht club dock at 7 30 p m. The event sponsors include Church leaders and local mothers. Refreshments are available and the trip is free.

Stowat Dora Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Yacht Club Zion’s Mall Howard P. Kelley Camp Ithiel Orlando D. Fletcher Crane Robert Robinson

Edgerton cites flood of lodging licenses in 1958

Mount Dora Florida hotel and restaurant commissioner Dick Edgerton reports that in 1958 the state issued a new public lodging establishment license every six hours. Russell Kay notes the claim.

Dick Edgerton Mount Dora Florida The Commission Russell Kay

Installation Time for Rainbows in Mount Dora

The Mount Dora Order of Rainbow for Girls installed officers for a new year under the direction of Mrs. Edna Conelly, Mother Advisor. Members wore formal attire as they assumed positions including Worthy Advisor Eleanor Kimball and other officers such as Judy Sikes historian, Becky Vincent charity, and Pixie Marvin chaplain.

Mount Dora Pugh Becky Vincent Diana Rice Shandon Stewart Judy Shotts Carolyn Moore Dodie Vincent Marcie Codding Carolyn Cheatham Judy Vanzant Outer Observer Alice Brock Becky Wilson Pixie Marvin Dorothy Huett Marlene Dake Dianne Jones Confidential Conelly

Cheerleaders Clinic Set On FSU Campus For Girls

Florida State University hosts the High School Cheerleaders Clinic on June 7 to 9 led by Dr. Kenneth Miller with guest consultant Tommy Owens of Oklahoma. Registration begins 6 p.m. June 7 and activities include cheerleading technique sessions demonstrations and evaluations of routines with FSU faculty aiding.

Florida State University Department of Physical Education and Recreation Florida Tommy Owens National Cheerleaders’ Association Tulsa Central High Ind University of Okama Kenneth Miller

Mount Dora History Publication Nears Reality

At a support meeting Prof. R. J. Longstreet announced plans to publish his history of Mount Dora. The Florida Historical Society will visit Lakeside Inn next March for its meeting. Mount Dora marks its 50th anniversary as an incorporated town next year, previously known as Royaliea in Post Office records, derived from the Tremain children Roy Ella and Louis.

An Dora R. C. Tremain Children Roy, Ella Louis

Mount Dora Class of 1959 Valedictorian Named

Hazel Anne Avery is named valedictorian with a 94.83 average. Carol Schey is salutatorian at Mount Dora High School. The list shows top ten graduates and their post school plans including military, college majors, nursing, business, and secretarial paths. Judith Stone notes she is now Mrs Gordon Boyd.

Mount Dora’s Hazel Anne Avery Ed Avery Carol Schey G. R. Schey Patricia Jo Reese Paul Reese Emiline Harry Howell Billy McCullough Mickey McRee Henry Masson Harold Scogin Alfred Thibault Bobby Vanzant Air Force Frank Peck Coast Guard Miss Avery Florida State Miss Schey F.S.U Reeses Pat Lee Dettra Houghton College Houghton N. Y James Foxworth James Jones Foxworth Robert Miami Judy Spilliard Orlando Jacksonville Nina Timmons Mary Beth Green Carol Simpson William Baker Uoff Kenneth Bliss Orlando J.C Sheldon Friederick Coleman Fielder Georgetown College Georgetown Iowa State Dertwell

Lake County March Sales Taxes Rise 20 Percent

Lake county March 1959 sales taxes totaled $94 569 58, reported to the Lake County Chamber of Commerce by Ray E Green state comptroller. The figure marks a 20.4 percent increase from March 1958 when receipts were $78 499 42.

Lake County

No Cocktail Bar At IceeHouse

The IceHouse Theatre executive board opposes a cocktail lounge in the new theatre building. President Al Crone said a lounge does not belong in a resident community theatre, though some requests had been made. He noted stage improvements include smaller flats for easier handling and a brighter stage picture, and estimated air conditioning costs at 6500 to 8000 dollars with a better ventilating plan possible. Director B Y Pennington added the play reading committee has proposed The Desperate Hours and Separate Tables along with The Mouse Trap and Speaking of, for consideration by the Board of Directors.

IceHouse Theatre al Crone Crone B. Y. Pennington Board of Directors

IceHouse Members Attend Annual Meeting at Theatre

IceHouse members are urged to attend the annual meeting held Monday at 8 p.m. at the theatre. The text also notes Florida's House average age is 42 and Senate average age is 48.

IceHouse Florida House of Representatives Senate

Children Visit McDonald Farm For Preschool Tour

Preschoolers from Mrs. Ed Cross class toured the Marion McDonald farm at Plymouth last week. They met calves cows ponies and raccoons as refreshments were served with Tibby McDonald helping her mother.

McDonald's Farm Ed Cross Marion McDonald Plymouth Tibby McDonald

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