Armistice Day reflections and local happenings in Mount Dora
Armistice Day observances contrasted with daily life. Postmaster David S. Simpson's Lake Ola home nears completion. Aileen Elizey to wed John Cook of St Petersburg on Nov 25 following a shower at Lewis Johnson's home.
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David S. Simpson
Lake Ola
Aileen Elizey
John Cook
St. Petersburg
Daoree
Lewis Johnson
Ted Wallacher
Harry Backus
John Millard
Martin Hockmeyer
Marvin Leventhal
Lewis Klatte
Mae Bancroft
Fred McDowell
D. Biggs
Marcia Cornish
Owen Conner
Fletcher Crane
Harry Fenn
E, H. Saulson
William Norris
Kelly in Congress set to press for frugality in 95th
Florida congressman outlines goals for the 95th Congress promising to fight wasteful spending and push for government efficiency. He warns that expanding the state will not solve inflation or deficits and stresses national defense and crime reduction as priorities.
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Washington
Fifth
Florida
95Th Congress
95Th
Cumberland Farms Opens Mount Dora Store in Florida
Cumberland Farms celebrates its 145th Florida location with a grand opening led by Laura Bowling area supervisor and Margaret Penn store manager. Francis Seabrook of First Family Federal Savings attends. The store at 1479 Old Hwy 441 offers dairy products self serve gas and hot sandwiches with store hours 7 am to 10 pm daily. Specials run Thursday through Saturday.
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Laura Bowling
Cumberland Farms Food Stores
Margaret Penn
Francis Seabrook
First Family Federal Savings and Loan Association
Cumberland Farms
Mount Dora
Florida
Ms. Bowling
Hwy. 441
Eudora Road
United States
Mount Dora Art Festival benefit planned at Castle Club
Co chairs Jean Vaughn and Ermyne Pearson outline the annual benefit cocktail party to support the Mount Dora Art Festival. The event runs 6 to 8 p.m. on November 17 at the Castle clubhouse of Hillhouse Bath and Tennis Club. Tickets are 7.50 dollars, available by calling Pearson or Vaughn.
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Jean Vaughn
Ermyne Pearson
Mount Dora
Hillhouse Bath and Tennis Club
Tom Lackey
Pearson
Vaughn
East Town Streets Surveyed for Federal Grant Effort
In a continued discussion, Mr. Lott cites spending between 15 000 and 16 000 surveying East Town streets to qualify for a 350 000 federal grant for street and sewer improvements. He says his community ties and experience may aid his reelection bid and expresses gratitude for citizen and council support.
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East Town
Planning and Zoning Meets. Eudora Road Annexation Delayed
Mount Dora Planning and Zoning held a semi monthly work session but could not advance two annexation proposals. The Eudora Road 60 acre tract owned by Affiliated Services Corporation seeks 123 homes. City Attorney Roy Christopher was absent and must evaluate contiguity rules after state law tightening. Franklin Park annexation also postponed pending attorney review and neighborhood notice. Residents and Lake Franklin involvement planned before a possible early next year election.
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Mount Dora
Roy Christopher
Eudora Road
Franklin Park
Christopher
Affiliated Services Corporation
Winter Park Federal Savings and Loan Association
Darwin Kelly
Affiliated Services
Howard Cox
City Hall
Council
Brandon Wald
Lake Franklin
United Way Extends Campaign in Lake County
The United Way of Lake County voted to extend the campaign to December 1 to boost contributions. At a Mount Dora board meeting it was announced the 1976/77 fund reached $69,000, about half the $142,000 goal. President Ed Havill urged pledges from every citizen and neighbors, with payments options and a Leesburg address for pledges. About 14,000 children and disabled adults benefit from 11 funded agencies.
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United Way of
Lake County
Mount Dora
Ed Havill
United Way
P.O
Leesburg
Letters to the Editor on Mount Dora Cemetery changes
A councilmember defends city plans to reorganize operations including cemetery maintenance. He cites cooperation, savings from revised garbage collection, and a new ground maintenance crew under Public Works. He denies accusations of malice and urges acceptance of majority decisions. He notes voters can alter decision makers at the ballot.
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Mount Dora
Saoeetee
Public Works Department
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Godwin
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