27 May 1971
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1971
Page
1
Memorial Day events outline a town wide pause with most stores closed. The American Legion will hold a ceremony at the cemetery as residents expect a quiet, restful day across the community.
Mount Dora Police patrol concerns rise over a five mile stretch of Highway 441 between Eudora Road and Old 441 near Lake Orange County line. Authorities report high speeds, frequent accidents, and fatalities, with police lacking funds for adequate enforcement. Local drivers and officials urge caution and action to curb speeding.
Mount Dora prep hosts its first ever Senior Varsity Spring game Friday at 8 p m with the varsity meeting graduating seniors. Coach Gene Bebber plans rotating lineups as four ninth graders join varsity II depth, while senior Mike Tabor eyeing sharp running game.
The Lakes and Hills Garden Club earned two awards at the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs 45th Annual Convention in Val Harbor. They received $15 for Publicity covering club activities in 1969 70 and $25 for the Water Conservation Symposium Can We Have Clean Water in Lake County. Attendees included club president Mrs Frank Wormsley and several state and national garden club officials. Mrs Conner attended the National Convention and was installed as 2nd Vice President.
The local league hosts a spaghetti dinner on Saturday June 5 starting at 4 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Tickets cost 1.25 each, sold by Little League players, with proceeds funding new uniforms and a chance to win a new glove for top sellers.
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