Mount Dora City Council Resolves Zoning And Park Matters
In a brief session the Mount Dora City Council approved the third reading of a zoning amendment for higher use property, rejected three van truck bids for variances, and directed bid clarifications. A Lions Memorial Park project gifting by the Fowlers was endorsed, with the Quit-Claim Deed transferring 2% acres. The council also approved dismantling Brown Builder's Supply building for a future Public Safety Building site and rejected a North Donnelly Street produce market variance. Scenic route signs funding with the Mount Dora Rotary Club was authorized.
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Mount Dora
Carl Fowler
Lions Memorial Park
W. Carl Fowler
Lions Club Memorial Park
Fowlers
City Buiding Eee
Donnelly Street
Womedia
Road Improvements Planned for Golden Triangle Center Access
State Road Department plans leveling resurfacing and relining at Golden Triangle Shopping Center entrances and adds an extra lane on Eudora Road from 19A to 441. The budget includes these improvements long sought by Golden Triangle residents. Also Social Security rep to visit Mount Dora City Hall on November 16 from 2 to 4 pm for benefits information.
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Bill Reedy
Bill Bennedict
State Road Department
DeLand
Golden Triangle
Reedy
Eudora Road
New 441
Golden Triangle Area
Mount Dora City Hall
City Hall
Mount Dora
Soc
Mount Dora Hosts Amateur Dora Invitational Golf Tourney
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce and Mount Dora Golf Association announce a three day Dora Invitational for amateurs November 17 to 19. The 54 hole event offers over $2,000 in prizes, $15 entry, attire, and social events including a cocktail party and buffet.
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Mount Dora
Bay
American Legion
Policemen's Ball 1967 Prizes Announced At Event
The Policemen's Ball drew local and out of town guests amid prize announcements by Chief Bud Huett. Francis Mickler won first prize a $100 Trade Certificate, with Mrs. Robert Jones taking second and E. C. Third prize Norlander a $50 Trade Certificate.
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Bud” Huett
Francis Mickler
Morningside Drive
Triangle Acres
Robert Jones
Tramain
E. C
Norlander
Heim Road
Oggal
Yuletide Plans by Merchants in downtown area
Members of the Downtown Merchants Association met for a luncheon at the Grandview Hotel Dining Room to plan Christmas decorations. Merchants will decorate store windows for judging by the Lakes and Hills Garden Club. Outside decorations due by Saturday, Nov. 25, with window contest deadline set for Dec. 7 and winners announced during the Christmas Parade on Dec. 9.
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Grandview
Lakes and Hills Garden Club
Groves Jewelry Robbed by Two Suspects
On Thursday November 2 at 1 56 p m Groves Jewelry at 431 Donnelly St was robbed of nearly $800 in watches A Negro man and a woman posing as customers grabbed the watches and ran They had a dark auto mobile parked on Fifth Ave and struck Roy Christopher s car but caused no damage Police and deputies investigated fingerprints found and the culprits remained at large Groves has no insurance to cover the loss.
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Groves Jewelry
Donnelly St
Jack Groves
Groves
Fifth Ave
Roy Christopher
Christopher
Dick Martin
Gary Metlick
New Dora
Hurricanes Travel To Oviedo Friday Non-conference Tilt
The Varsity's Golden Hurricanes will trek to Oviedo on Friday November 10 for a non conference game against Oviedo's top eleven. This is their first and only non conference game. It is the eighth win of the season with one remaining game versus Eustis on November 27.
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Golden Hurricanes
Oviedo
Hurricanes
Eustis
Topic Subscription Sales Drive Offers Cash Prizes
A campaign runs November 14 to December 15 to boost Topic circulation. Salesmen earn 1.00 for each one year 4.00 subscription sold plus a 4.00 bonus for every 15 sold. Top salesman wins 100.00, second 65.00, third 35.00. Register by November 14 at 4 30 p.m. contact 383 4303.
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Topic
Dale Carnegie Course Meeting In Leesburg
The Leesburg Rotary Club sponsors an informational meeting for the Dale Carnegie self improvement course. Women and men are invited to attend Thursday November 9 at 6 30 p m at the First National Bank of Leesburg 515 West Main Street to review the program.
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Dale Carnegie
Leesburg
First National Bank of
West Main St
Harris-Lake Oil Corporation forms after sale
Sam and Mina Shaw sell Lake Oil Corp to Jim and Lee Harris. The new Harris-Lake Oil Corp will operate from 212 Baker Street Mount Dora with the same service and staff to serve the area. The Shaws plan rest and may fish. Harris couple aims to maintain current operations.
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Sam and
Mina Shaw
Lake Oil Corporation
Jim and
Lee Harris
Harris Fuel Oil
Harris-Lake Oil Corporation
Lake Oil
Baker Street
Mount Dora
Shaws
Jim
Sam
Nina Shaw
Former Baptist Minister Dies in California
The Rev. Matthew J. Bouterse aged 85 died on November 4 in Oceanside California. He preached at Mount Dora First Baptist Church and served Miami and Jacksonville churches. He and his wife were radio evangelists hosting Family Altar of the Air on WDBO in the 1930s. Surviving are sons Howard Matthew J. and others, a daughter and many grandchildren. Burial was in Oceanside.
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Matthew John Bouterse
Oceanside
California
Bouterse
Mount Dorans
J. G. Ray Jr
First Baptist Church
Mount Dora
WDBO
Miami
Jacksonville
Salvation Army
Florida
Howard
Matthew J
John Young
Clearwater
Arton Vendeville
Trenton
New Jersey
J. G. Ray
Amsterdam
Holland
Lake County Adopts 2.5 Mill School Tax Plan
The Lake County School Board approved a 2.5 mill district millage by a little over four to one. Unofficial election returns show light turnout with the majority supporting the levy. Estimates place voter totals around 2,400 to 2,700 with local officials named in the count.
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Lake County School Board
Ross W. Golden
E. J. “Ted
Effie H. Tread
Mount Dora Welcomes New Mobile Homes Firm
Mount Dora Mobile Homes Sales and Service opens at the east entrance to Golden Triangle Shopping Center. Owner Stanley Tyre, longtime resident and Southernaire Mobile Park owner, offers a grand opening with free refreshments and door prizes. Local sales manager Al Davis will lead the team. opening offer includes five dollars per mile credit up to twenty five miles for buyers.
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Mount Dora
al Davis
Leesburg
Davis
Milford
Michigan
Florida
Blair House
Mount Dora Jaycees Christmas Parade Set for Dec 9
More than 70 parade units are expected in the Mount Dora Jaycees Annual Christmas Parade on Saturday December 9 at 2 p.m. Parade co chairmen Dick Pasill and Dell Wilber call it the second largest in Central Florida featuring professional floats bands and local queens. People wanting to join should contact Dell Wilber at 383 5483. Children may visit Santa in Donnelly Park after the parade by marking December 9 on their calendars.
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Mount Dora
Dell Wilber
Santa
Donnelly Park
Exmoor Riding Academy Opens by British Horse Academy Member
Jill Evans, wife of John Evans, a 24 year old instructor, leads the Exmoor Riding Road at Sorrento after moving from diverse locales. The feature notes her childhood wish to ride, her family, and the new riding venture begun since August, inviting lessons from newcomers to the area. Kimberly Evans is mentioned as her young daughter.
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British Horse Academy
Exmoor Riding Academy
Naan
Sorrento
Long Island
New Yi
Jill Evans
Jill
Donald Barton
John Evans
Exmoor
Kimberly
Evan
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Short City Council
State Road Dept
Mount Dora Motor Lodge
Lake Ola Beach
Highlander
Stanley Tyre
George Ober
Lake Oil Corp
Harris
Lake County
Jaycees
Citrus Culture
Mount Dora Tavares
Theough
Salacd Ginal
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