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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1963
Page
4
The Mount Dora Yacht Club celebrates 50 years with a history dating to 1913, noting it as Florida’s first freshwater club and the third oldest in the state. Charter members remain active as the club plans a Diamond Anniversary season including a special dinner and events reflecting half a century of social leadership in Mount Dora.
Huskey Built Homes debuts a Dream Room at 901.5 Bay St Eustis to showcase bathroom kitchen interior and furnishings plans. The new space will be open to the public with books magazines plans and samples from suppliers and contractors aiding the project.
Armer C. Johnson was re-elected president and general manager of the Plymouth Citrus Growers Assn at its 54th annual meeting. Harley Lester became vice president, George Fernandes secretary treasurer, with other officers and directors named. Johnson reported the association salvaged nearly one million boxes of grower fruit from last year’s freeze and projected concentrate prices at $1.53, about 56 percent above cash buyer averages.
Oscar Jones chairman of Mil ner-Rosenwald Academy thanks workers local merchants and citizens for cooperation in sponsoring the Carnival. The event raised 280 dollars earmarked for playground equipment and many white citizens contributed finances and items for the White Elephant Sale.
Charley Squibb launches a new real estate office aboard a two deck riverboat styled building named the SS Squibb at Villa Lagoon Tavares Florida The three day grand opening runs November 14 15 and 16 with a 9 am christening and an open house on Saturday from 5 pm to 10 pm Prizes will be awarded and the public may register on all three days.
Richard B. Keating director of the State Beverage department reports Mount Dora will get 5688.75 as its share of September 1963 cigarette tax collections.
The sale aims to build interest with organizers Mrs. Ronald Christie and Mrs. Thomas Shipes and can be arranged through the Parish House at the listed contact numbers.
Hon. Syd Herlong defends an 11 billion dollar tax cut while opposing a spending-oversight motion. He contrasts the bill with the Herlong-Baker plan, urging economy in government and warning against higher taxes if budgets exceed limits.
A satirical column mocks elder financial planning with a dismissive tone noting inability to leave money. The piece frames bequest questions as absurd, using a rustic dialect and a humorous jab about wealth and kinship.
The author recalls pre holiday cooking and aromas from past Novembers in Northern Ohio, celebrating family treats like divinity and fruit cakes. A call is made to fund a living memorial at Waterman Memorial Hospital, urging donations and contact with Mrs. J. W. Cele Shaw, noting tax deductibility. The piece ends with concern over declining voter interest as elections approach.
High school seniors and graduates have until Nov 22 to apply for the Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps. Applicants will take the nationwide competitive exam on Dec 14 as the first step toward an appointment as midshipman. Eligible ages are 17 to 21 on June 20, 1964.
The Mount Dora Art League will host its annual indoor art show on Thursday November 14 at the Mount Dora Community Building from 430 to 930 PM. Members may exhibit up to two paintings and must bring them between 3 and 330 PM. No admission charge. Door prize is a fine oil painting.
Graduate level social workers with supervisory experience are needed in Miami for child welfare, and nurses for Public Health work are sought in Sarasota County, per Florida Merit System director Gerald L. Howell. Exams require a Masters in Social Work and one year of professional experience. salaries begin at 460 dollars monthly. Public Health nursing roles require RN status with two years of public health experience. salary starts at 345 dollars monthly. Applications available from the Florida State Employment Service or Florida Merit System in Tallahassee.
Lions District Governor John T. Minor of Florida Lions District 350 visited the Mount Dora Lions Club for its regular meeting. He praised club activities, inspected the club, and met the board for a report on finances membership and plans for the coming year.
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