Panthers Fall 13 12 To Mount Dora In Tight Duel
Mount Dora Hurricanes edge Eustis Panthers 13 to 12 in a hard fought conference clash as Bobby Gore connects on key plays and Don Durden catches the winning pass with 41 seconds left. The column praises players’ character and sportsmanship, noting strong kickoffs and commentary on fan behavior.
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Dan Spear
Ed Hansel
Golden Hurricanes
Eustis
Eustis Panthers
Mount Dora
Gore
Rector
Bobby Gore
Joe Fisher
Hurricanes
Don Durden
Jackie McRee
Homecoming Gala in Mount Dora Crowned 1960 Queen
Mount Dora celebrated Homecoming with a parade and street dance on Donnelly Street. Martha Lynch was crowned 1960 queen at halftime as Mount Dora Hurricanes defeated Eustis Panthers 13 to 12, with floats from the senior junior and sophomore classes.
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Mount Dora
New Youth Center
Martha Lynch
Larry Scheiber
Betty Glidden
Janice Reid
Mount Dera High School
Venus
Marcie Codding
Richard Gardner
John Driggers
Vernon Swartsel
Citrus Culture Corp Weather Report for Central Florida
No measurable rainfall for the week reported in Eus tis Mount Dora Tavares Lake Eldorado and Sorrento across Citrus Culture Corp coverage. The notice lists multiple towns in central Florida as experiencing dry conditions during the week ending November 8, 1960.
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Eustis
Mount Dora
Tavares
Lake Eldorado
Sorrento
Van Woert Leader of Mount Dora Park Board Retires
Lester R. Van Woert, long time chair of the Mount Dora Park Commission, will not seek reelection in the December 13 municipal elections. He cites retirement and enjoying private life after five years guiding park improvements. No candidate has filed yet. the post pays ten dollars per meeting.
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van Woert
Park Board
Lester R. van Woert
Park Commision
Eleventh Ave
Park Commission
Van
Mount Dora
Bernardville
N. J
Concert Ticket Holders Eligible for Substitutes in Nearby Towns
Golden Triangle Mutual Concert association says ticket holders may attend substitute attractions in nearby towns. In Sanford the lineup includes Carmen by the National Opera Co on Nov 17, Cornelia Stabler on Dec 6, the Caledonians on Jan 5, and ae de Paree on Feb - Ocala features Harrower and Calloway on Jan 23, Cornelia Stabler on Mar 15, and Candida by Cleveland Playhouse on Apr 25.
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Golden Triangle Mutual Concert Association
George L. Kres
Sanford
The
National Opera Co
Cornelia Stabler
the Caledonians
Ae de Paree
Ocala
Harrower and Calloway
Wall
Cornelia.Stabler
Candida
Cleveland Playhouse
Will Intensify Hospital Drive Mount Dora Trustees Report
Mount Dora and Sylvan Shore board members met at the Villa Dore Hotel to map a street by street canvass for a 600000 hospital expansion plan. Edwin Budge Meade noted a spring addition of a second floor and future full-building use, with architects estimating replacement at over two million dollars. Pan J White Sr urged progress and cited 30000 raised from 315 contributors in the Mount Dora area. He added the Mount Dora school and McCain deZong were 100 percent participating.
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Mount Dora
Sylvan Shore
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Villa Dore
Edwin Budge Meade
Pan J. White
Inera
Mount Dora School
McCain-deZong
Dr Parrish to Address Lake County C of C Dinner
Dr James Parrish executive vice president of Stetson University will deliver the feature address at the 45th annual Lake County Chamber of Commerce dinner Friday night at 6 30 p m in the Community Building at Umatilla Local residents are expected to attend Chamber President Matt Guthrie will preside at the dinner and at the Board of Directors meeting in the City Commissioners room New directors and officers for the 1961 fiscal year will be elected Tickets are urged for limited seatingצי
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James Parrish
Stetson University
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Umatilla
Chamber
Matt H. Guthrie
Groveland-Clermont
Flower Shop Unveils National Gift Certificate Plan
Mount Dora florist unveils a new gift certificate program valid nationwide through Florists' Telegraph Delivery Service. Certificates can be bought at participating shops and redeemed for flowers or gifts anywhere in the United States.
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Mount Dora
Svice
United States
Lake County Receives 18000 From Florida Race Track Taxes
State Comptroller Ray E. Green reported that Florida race track taxes will yield 18000 for each county this fiscal year, nearly double the November 1953 distribution of 10000. The funds began distribution this week, with Green noting counties can use the early payment.
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Florida
Lake
Ray E. Green
Tme
Mr. Green
Armistice Day editorial laments public ingratitude
Mount Dora editorials urge memory of veterans and sacrifice in a stark call to observe Veterans Day with genuine remembrance. The Rev. John Mangrum condemns apathy, recalls World War II memories, and urges national pride, duty, and honoring those who served.
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Mount Dora
John Mangrum
St. Edward's Episcopal Church
Marine Division
Okinawa
G.I
Bataan
Ishment
Kennedy Elected But Nixon Wins Florida Victory Ties Islands
Kennedy won the presidency as Nixon carried Florida by a large margin. Florida Democrats swept state posts led by Bryant for governor while GOP rivals Petersen and others gained some seats. Lake County backed Nixon heavily though Bryant narrowly carried county margins overall. Statewide, Democrats kept control of the cabinet but Republicans showed strong gubernatorial and House results in a tight two party balance.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Massachusetts
White House
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon-Ledge
Florida
Eisenhower
Adlai Stevenson
Nixon
Arris Bryant
George Petersen
Fort Lauderdale
Bryant
Ocala
Petersen
Tom Adams
Edwin Larson
Richard Ervin
Tom D. Bailey
Edwin L. Mason
Lake County
Kennedy
Mount Dora-Sylvan Shores
Doris Furniture Store
City Building
Riley’s
U. S
Syd Herlong
Tavares
Astatula
Lake Harris
Game Commission
Fetersen
Orange
Brevard
Indian River
Manatee
Osceola
Volusia
Palm Beach
Broward
Pinellas
Sarasota
Mount Dora to Observe Veterans Day Proclamation Urges Flags
Veterans Day will be marked in Mount Dora with a proclamation by Mayor Guy Blassure urging ceremonies and a minute of silent prayer for all veterans. Post Commander Robert Silkworth of the Mount Dora American Legion asks every home to display the American flag in solidarity against communism.
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Mount Dora
Guy C. Bl
Robert Silkworth
Legion Meeting at Mount Dora Post 35 Tonight
The American Legion Mount Dora Post 35 will hold a regular meeting this evening at 8 p.m. at the Legion Home. Members will hear floor replacement cost estimates and discuss financing options.
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American Legion
Mount Dora Post 35
Legion Home
Coffee Shop Opened Here By Mrs Bardwell
Mrs Betty Bardwell opened her Side Door Coffee Shop at Alexander and Third in Mount Dora. The shop offers coffee and homemade coffee cake in a muralled room painted by Louise Rivers and includes a Hibiscus room for private dining functions.
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Mount Dora
Betty Bardwell
Alexander
Louise Rivers
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