Memorial Day Services in Mount Dora Set by American Legion
Mount Dora residents are invited to Memorial Day rites sponsored by American Legion Post 35. The 11 a.m. observance at Mount Dora Cemetery honors fallen service members and includes flag displays from local homes and businesses. Veterans and families are urged to attend. a church service at St Edwards Episcopal Church follows on May 28 at 9 a.m.
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Mount Dora
American Legion
J. T. Huett
Mount Dora Cemetery
Huett
John A. Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
GAR
North
South
Logan
United States
St. Edwards Episcopal Church
Legion
Auxiliary
Services Held Monday For Mrs Isabel Poulos
Funeral services were held Monday morning in Eustis for 59 year old Isabel Mauney Poulos who died in a Saturday automobile crash on Highway 441. The Rev O Bruce Pickering officiated at the Page Theus Chapel in Eustis with interment at Lakeside Memory Gardens Cemetery. Born in Gastonia North Carolina she lived in Eustis 21 years coming from Savannah Georgia She belonged to First Methodist Church of Eustis and worked with Duda and Sons of Lake Jem. She was the widow of Tony C Poulos Surviving are her son George A Poulos Gainesville two brothers George Mauney Savannah three sisters Sally Queen Susan Rogers Leesburg and Lucy Seymour Mount Dora and two grandchildren.
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O. Bruce Pickering
Page-Theus
Eustis
Lakeside Memory Gardens
Gastonia
N.C
Tony C. Poulos
George A. Poulos
Gainesville
George Mauney
Savannah
Sally Queen
Susan Rogers
Leesburg
Lucy Seymour
Mount Dora
National Parks See Increased Visitors in 1966
Florida national parks and historic sites drew 1.9 million visitors in 1966, up six percent from 1965. Everglades National Park surpassed one million visitors for the first time, Castillo de San Marcos saw 488,500, Fort Matanzas rose to 185,000, Fort Caroline declined 11 percent to 84,100, De Soto Memorial hosted 98,000, and Dry Tortugas' Fort Jefferson reached 35,300 with a 10 percent gain.
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Florida
National Park and Historic Sites
National Park Service
Fort Caroline
Jacksonville
Bradenton
Fort Jeferson
Tortugas
Key West
Mount Dora plans new Grandview Hotel dining room
A group including Don Hampton architect Mrs Charles Lewis owner Steve Vaughn Roy Ledford contractor Mari anna Clark manager and Wm Proctor Bank of Mount Dora Vice President stands with plans for the ultra modern $40 000 dining room. Completion is slated for early December and the design features a New England look aligning with the downtown beautification project.
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Grandview Hotel
Don Hampton
Charles Lewis
Steve Vaughn
Roy Ledford
Marianna Clark
Wm. Proctor
Bank of Mount Dora
Chamber Ends Sponsorship of Downtown Merchants Association
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce votes to discontinue its traditional sponsorship of the Downtown Merchants' Association. The policy aims to let the merchants form an independent organization while pledging continued cooperation on community projects and downtown economic health. New association president William Seabrook was elected.
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Downtown Merchants’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
The
Merchants Association
William Seabrook
Association
Crone Honored At IceHouse Players Awards Night
The IceHouse Players held its annual awards banquet at the Yacht Club on May 17. Al Crone, president, received a surprise honors segment “This Is Your Life.” Awards included Peggy Huebsch as Best Actress, Riley Brice as Best Actor, Frankie Abel as Best Supporting Actress, Neil Robinson as Best Supporting Actor, and Hank Link as Best Character Actor.
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IceHouse Players
Yacht Club
al Crone
Mr. Crone
Ice Cube
Peggy Huebsch
Riley Brice
Frankie Abel
Neil Robinson
Hank Link
Dick Pope Sr. Reappointed to Florida Development Commission
Dick Pope Sr. is renewed in his roles as chairman of Florida Cypress Gardens and tourism committee chairman of the Florida Council of 100, with Governor Claude Kirk announcing his reappointment to the Florida Development Commission.
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Dick ‘Pope Sr
Florida Cypress Gardens and Tourism Committee
Florida Council of 100
Florida Development Commission
Claude Kirk
City Commended For Water Service
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce commends the City of Mount Dora for excellent water supply maintenance and uninterrupted service during a long drought. Sam Shaw, President.
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Mount Dora
Annual Boat a Cade Set For Oct 19 22
The Kissimmee Boat A Cade, now 18 years old, promotes a four day inland waterway cruise from Kissimmee to Belle Glade and back. The 135 mile trip traverses five lakes and the Kissimmee River Valley with stops at Joe and Wanda's fish camp and Camp Ricco for a roughing it night. Information is available from the organizers at P O Box 776 Kissimmee Florida 32741.
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Florida
Kissimmee
Belle Glade
Kissimmee River
Lake Okeechobee
U.S
Joe and
Wanda
U. S
Camp
Ricco
Boat-A-Cade
P.O
Mulches Boost Soil Power and Plant Roots Health
Mulches renew around woody ornamentals on sandy soils to add grow power, conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and keep soil cooler. They help roots thrive and can reduce wormlike nematode buildup. Use mulch to value gardens instead of trash. Root azalea and hibiscus cuttings about three to four inches long.
Safe Driving Tips Urged On 441 By Mount Dora Chief
Mount Dora Police Chief J T Bud Huett urges careful driving on highway 441 after a spike in accidents. He warns against entering from crossovers and advises using Sanford Road or Florida 19 Cloverleafs. The city backs Defensive Driving courses sponsored by the Lake County Safety Council. speed limits along 441 may drop from 70 to 60 mph from Tavares East to the Orange County line.
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Thue
Mount Dora
J. T
Bud” Huett
Sanford Road
Florida 19
Huett
Tate
Lake County Safety Council
Bill Reedy
Tallahassee
Tavares East
Orange County
Reedy
Road Dept
Dan Turnbull
R. Mickler
Hyacinths Study To Trim Excess Water Nutrients
A cooperative study by the Orange County Water Conservation Department and the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission tests whether water hyacinths can remove excess nutrients from Florida lakes. Lake X and Lake Y near Orlando will be planted and monitored weekly for nutrient reduction and ecological changes.
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Orange County Department of Water Conservation
Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
Orlando
Lake X
Lake Y
John W. Woods
Woods
Commission
Florida
Propagation by Cuttings With Sand and Mist
Propagation uses cuttings with four or five leaves placed in sand at an angle so leaves touch the surface. Keep sand moist and cover with cheesecloth to retain leaf moisture. For less daily tending, attach a constant mist head to a garden hose.
Mount Dora Woman Dies in Accident Sequel Details
Surviving are her husband Antonio J. Radosti of Mount Dora three daughters Linda Fox Mary Ann Radosti and Gina Radosti all of Mount Dora one son John Radosti Mount Dora one brother Stanley Harper San Bernardino California two sisters Imogene Merry Eustis Christine DeMarteau Jacksonville and one grand son.
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Duda
Lake Jem
Antonio J. Radosti
Mount Dora
Linda Fox
Mary Ann Radosti
Gina Radosti
John Radosti
Stanley Harper
San Bernadino
Calif
Imogene Merry
Eustis
Christine DeMarteau
Jacksonville
Ross Allen Reptile Institute Supplies Global Anti-Venom
Ross Allen's Reptile Institute at Florida's Silver Springs extracts venom from rattlesnakes to produce anti-venom. The product is sent to Rome Hong Kong Rotterdam Tokyo and New York City for snake bite treatment.
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Ross Allen
Reptile Institute
Florida
Silver Springs
Rome
Hong Kong
Rotterdam
Tokyo
New York City
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Isabel Mauney Poulos
Timex
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al Nditio
Merchants Ass’n
Mrs. Spilatore
Mrs
Pamela B. Ray
Albert Crone
Crone
Sam Shaw
Bill Adler
Troubadours
Chief Huett
DeCor
Fifth Ave
Mount Dora, Fla
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