Lake Dora's Beauty Reflected In Times Of Change
The 1927 Dora pamphlet returns to Mount Dora amid a push to restore Lake Dora’s beauty and curb lake pollution. The article links past regattas and tourism to current efforts, noting Cross-State Barge Canal plans and renewed waterway interest while lamenting ongoing pollution and its impact on real estate and recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Dora
Dora
America
Mount Dora
Commodore Bigelow
National Speed Boat Club
Youll Have More Time United Appeal Campaign Extended
The United Appeal Fund Campaign in Lake County will extend for another month per Lake County Chairman Richard Edgerton. He notes the county’s goal not yet met but funds received this year are three times the same period last year. In local news Al Rebbaum Jr. and Ed Mitchell concede a tri city win to Eustis ending Oct 31. Tavares joins Mount Dora in paying off the bet on who reaches its goal first, with Eustis 82 percent, Tavares 73 percent, Mount Dora 66 percent. Sylvan Shores Chair Charles Close is pictured as Mount Dora’s temperature shows 7200 dollars.
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United Appeal Fund
Richard Edgerton
Lake County
al Rebbaum Jr
Ed Mitchell
Eustis
Tri-City
Tavares
Mount Dora
Charles Close
Sylvan Shores
Credit Information Service Offered To Local Merchants
Mount Dora merchants and professionals subscribe to a service by Orlando firm F I S B that publishes a bi monthly bulletin called Financial Information Service Bulletin. It shares confidential past due account information to aid credit decisions and collections. Creditors send a list and a demand letter. ten days are given for settlement before names are published to all subscribers. Contact Mr Carl J Hersberger in Orlando for details.
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Mount Dora
Orlando
F.I.S.B
Dullatin
F.ls.b
Carl J. Hersberger
Shasta Drive
Policeman's Ball Set For Saturday Mount Dora Event
The annual Policeman's Ball is at the American Legion Hall on Nov 4 with Max Walters Orchestra. Tickets cost 1.25 dollars each, available from city policemen or Mount Dora merchants, and doors offer a 100 dollar prize plus two 50 and 25 dollar prizes. Proceeds support the Policeman's Fund and officer bene fits.
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American Legion Hall
Max Walters
Mount Dora
Welcome To Mount Dora In 1946 Remembered
Twenty one years ago on November 7 1946 Mr and Mrs William E Holler received an official welcome to Florida and Mount Dora Governor Millard F Caldwell attended the Lake County Chamber of Commerce gathering at Mount Dora Holler known as Americas Ace Salesman previously national sales manager for General Motors and vice president of Chevrolet Motor Company The Hollers Breezy Point at Holler Point on Lake Dora became a local landmark They sponsored the Holler Patriotic Essay Contest at Mount Dora High School from 1956 to 1965 with cash awards Assisting were Doris Camp and Ronald E Aldrich Florida and Lake County officials present included George J White Sr C Harold Hippler G G Ware J W Hunter and Mount Dora Mayor J E Fortner Holler said Florida can support 20 million people and conversations sales rely on good conversations in Lake County Lights on Holler Point for Christmas 1967 are anticipated.
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William E. Holler
Florida
Mount Dora
Millard F. Caldwell
Lake County
Chevrolet
General Motors
Chevrolet Motor Company
Holler
Breezy Point
Lakeshore Drive
Mount
Holler Point
Mount Dora High School
Hollers
Doris Camp
Ronald E. Aldrich
George J. White, Sr
The
Lake Chamber
C. Harold Hippler
Chamber
G. G
Rainfall Reported Across Citrus Culture Areas
Rainfall totals for the week ending November 1 are reported by Citrus Culture, covering Mount Dora Eustis and Tavares. The data reflects precipitation amounts measured in local gauges across the region.
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Citrus Culture
Topic SOS Subscription Order Sweepstakes Contest Rules
The program offers rewards for sales of new one year and two year subscriptions plus renewal subs. New one year count toward bonus and prizes, renewal gives $1.00 commission but partial toward bonus, two year pays $1.50 and 1 percent toward bonus. Top prizes require at least 15 subscriptions sold. all receipts due by 5 p.m. Friday December 15 1967. A five day sell-off if ties occur. weekly leader lists published.
Lake County Tax Notices Mailed By Tax Collector Reed
Paul H. Reed announced 63 287 tax notices mailed covering January 1 to December 31. Total taxes 6 681 691 03 with 6 428 435 70 real estate and tangible personal property. Delinquent taxes incur interest. notices advertised in May and tax certificates sold May 31.
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Paul H. Reed
Lake County
Intanaihla Narcansi Manerto
Defensive Drivers Course Continues At Lake Sumter Jr College
The Lake County Safety Council reports 37 graduates from October sessions at Lake Sumter Jr College. Missed October classes can be made up in November with sessions on November 2, 9, 16 and 30 starting at 7 p.m. Registrations at 6:30 p.m. For more information contact Box 1062, Tavares or call 343 3737.
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Lake Sumter Jr. College
Lake County Safety Council
The
Tavares
Lake County Chamber of Commerce 52nd Annual Meeting
The 52nd annual Lake County Chamber of Commerce meeting is set for Thursday November 9 at 7 p.m. in the Civic Center dining room in Tavares with limited seating. Reservations are urged through the Tavares chamber office. Admission is $2.25 per person and the program includes light entertainment and fellowship with Lake County leaders.
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Lake County
Time Payment On Tax Now Available
The 1967 Legislature authorized ad valorem taxes to be paid in installments with no discount. A minimum $10 payment is required with an intent declaration, and each installment must be at least $10 except the last. Unpaid balances after March 31, 1968 are treated as delinquent taxes. declaration of intent must be filed before December 1, 1967.
Waterman Memorial Hospital List From Mount Dora Patients
Waterman Memorial Hospital in Eustis receives Mount Dora patients this week. Names include Precious Tharett Joyce Hart Alice Hatch Olive Newman Harry Walworth Josephine Lamson Mary Francis Carver Fred W Courter Cecil A Mills Kathy McAllister Verne W Agate Linda Price.
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Waterman Memorial Hospital
Eustis
Mount Dora
Precious Tharett
Joyce Hart
Alice Hatch
Olive Newman
Harry Walworth
Josephine Lamson
Mary Francis Carver
Fred W. Courter
Cecil A. Mills
Kathy McAllister
Verne W. Agate
Linda Price
Abandoned Lakeside Lighthouse Seeks Preservation
A weathered structure at the southern Lake George shore offers an atmospheric, waterway view near the St. Johns River. Questions linger about its age, salvage potential, habitable status, and ownership while the public weighs whether it might be saved if not for sale.
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Lake George
St. John’s River
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Sanford
Moss Bluff
Silver Springs
Eustis Tavares
Western Auto
Golden Triangle
Vaginas Pusoveus Ps
Upessy
Reed
Court House Annex
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