Who Should Meet the Deadline in Mount Dora Youth Center Effort
In a JayCee letter Mount Dora community leaders call for support of a proposed Youth Center near Donnelly Park. Dwight Mosteller notes donations come from outside the town while locals with grown children rarely contribute. The piece urges reconsideration of budgets and suggests using existing Jaycee funds to hire an efficient organizer if needed.
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JayCee
Dwight Mosteller
Mount Dora
Tranfiex
Sys
Mosteller
Mount Dors
Florida Symphony Orchestra
Donnelly Park
Al-Ve
JayCees
P. R
Walter Patton
Council
L. B. Ritter
Golden Triangle Taxpayers’ Assn
Ritter
Rumors swirl as Mount Dora annexation debate heats up
A letter from Mount Dora officials and residents questions who funds the Youth Center and what holds back annexation. Critics urge a public forum to curb rumors while stressing outsiders’ support and urging honest answers.
Readers Letter Questions Annexation Process and Delay
Lake Gertrude Manor resident urges informed views on the Golden Triangle Taxpayers Association annexation issue. He accuses delays and asks for open discussion, while noting hostility at Sylvan Shores meetings and detailing his attempts to convene a forum and form a committee without city officials.
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Lake Gertrude Manor
Ritter
Mount Dora
Golden’ Triangle
Travers
Mayor Corrects Editor On Annexation Editorial
The editorial on the annexation issue in the Topic of the 12th presented the matter well but contains one factual error in the eighth paragraph. The mayor points out the inaccuracy and aims to clarify the record to reduce ongoing regional friction.
Thanks From Prof at Homecoming Generously Remembered
Mary D and D D Roseborough express sincere appreciation for the kind thoughts and a nice car given by friends at Homecoming. They cherish the friendship and support shown during the event.
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Mary D. and
D. D. Roseborough
Tangerine notes guests and visitors fill town social scene
Tangerine residents welcome guests from New Hampshire Maine Ohio and New York as neighbors, relatives, and travelers pause at stores and local events. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ottman from Brookside New Jersey, Maynard Church III visiting Grandparents, Mrs. Fred Gill from Zephyrhills, and many returning locals from Maine Connecticut and Ohio.
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E. B. Wood
Robert Ottman
New Hampshire
Miami
Brookside
N. J
Corp
Maynard Church, III
Camp le Jeune
Maynard
Old Beach
W. J. Bryant
Fred Gill
Zephyrhills
Maude Jennings
Maine
Richard Faulkner
Jim
Tom
Eric
Jacksonville
Richard Poling
Joyce Wilson
Golden
Helen Fain
Akron
Ohio
J. O. Harris
Harris
William le’ Barnett
George Rauon
New Smyrna Beach
J. L. Moody
Monroe M. Diokinson
Simsbury
Conn
Lake Ola
Max Standke
New York State
John Hull
Kenneth Maglathlin
Aquilla Cormie
Merryman
Toledo
Tangerine
R. P. Ashbaugh
Donald West
Westfield
Merchants Association Yuletide Event Draws Crowd
The Merchants Association hosted the first weekly climax of its Yuletide promotion last Friday evening drawing a good crowd. Tickets were distributed from the mill above by Mark Peters Bob Silkworth and Dude Grantham to participants including Susan Cross. Grantham handed a prize boast to a winner while Obie Alexander smiled after winning $75 cash. other prize records show Howard Williams winning $25 as Perry Fiora tallied the statistics.
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the Merchants Assn
Mark Peters
Bob Silkworth
Dude” Grantham
Mr. Grantham
Tiny Susan Cross
Mr. Silkworth
Obie Alexander
Howard Williams
Perry Fiora
Window Shopping with Wendy at the Frock and Frill
A lively stroll through fall fashion at the Frock and Frill features colorful trends and whimsical hats like French feather hats, Italian straw hats with green frogs, and birdcage veils. Jency’s Beauty Salon rebrands as Sylvan Shores Beauty Salon, with Pauline Keye promoting nail and hair services and permanent waves for holiday prep. Odom's Tailor Shop, run by Mrs Mamie Odom, offers alterations, dresses, draperies, and tailor services from a downtown location.
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Jency
Hiway 441
Sylvan Shores
Pauline Keye
Pauline
Post Office Day Collision in Mount Dora
On Friday the 13th two Mount Dora women collided on Alexander Street as Mrs Carl D Orcay opened a 1959 convertible door to enter the post office while Mrs Gretchen Elliott drove south. Damages were $200 for D Orcay's car and $150 for Elliott's.
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Mount Dora
Alexander St
Carl] D’orsay
The
Castle
Gretchen T. Elliott
Rhodes Av
Alexander
D’orsay
IceHouse Players Prepare New Show The Sev en Year Itch
IceHouse Players announce rehearsals for The Seven Year Itch after closing their first hit. Dr. Watson Bacon will star in the romantic comedy as the lead. Evelyn Peters has been elected to fill an unexpired board term.
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Icehouse Theatre
Watson Bacon
Evelyn Peters
Board of Governors
Betty Fellows
Christmas Dance in Mount Dora Supports Maternity Clinic
The Junior Woman's Club of Mount Dora will host a Christmas dance on Saturday December 12 at the American Legion home. Proceeds aid the planned maternity clinic for the indigent. Dede Zagar Betty Vergil and Betty Sue Wages lead the event planning.
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Mount Dora
American Legion
Dede Zagar
Betty Vergil
Betty Sue Wages
Mount Dora Freshmen and Students Celebrate Busy Week
Local Mount Dora activities include a 0 0 football tie amid a heat filled defensive battle on Friday night. The freshmen held a successful Lyman game dance called a Backwards Hop. Dodie Vincent celebrated her 16th birthday with friends and classmates at home.
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Fralick’s
Dodie Vincent
Dodie
Vernon Swartzel
Marcie Codding
Arthur Norris
Barbara Brown
Joe Fisher
Bonnie Arrowsmith
Larry Schieber
Beanie Creamons
Ricky Griner
Sharon Roach
Jimmy Simpson
Joe Huett
Judy Baker
Bill Baker
Janet Burchett
Patsy Spear
Henry Land
Carolyn Moore
Joe Graff
Gail Lindstrom
Bobby Gore
Sonny Hamilton
Gery Lee
Pam Wareing
Tomesley
Butch McAliter
Church Schedule and Services Listed by Local Congregations
A rounded listing of services and programs for multiple churches including Baptist, Community Congregational, Methodist, Church of Christ, Presbyterian, Reorganized LDS, St. Edwards Episcopal, and Central Christian. Details cover pastors, service times, Bible school hours, evening services, youth groups, and midweek meetings across Sixth and Tremain, Seventh and Donnelly, Fifth Ave, Grandview Street, and Mount Dora area churches.
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Community Church
Seventh and Pdonnelly
Robert R. Reed
D. D
Methodist Church
Fifth Ave
James Jones
Presbyterian Church
U. S.A
Sixth Ave
Alexander
George L. Kress
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ
Jennings
ST. Edwards Episcopal Church
Grandview St
John F Mangrum
Central Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Mount Dora-Eustis Road
Lester C. Doerr
Christ Scientist Church Services and School
Eustis first Church of Christ Scientist offers Sunday services at 11 a.m. and Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service details are incomplete.
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Eustist First Church OF
Chri Scientist
Lemon
Grove
Tangerine Community Church Service Reminder
Rev Louis Johnston leads Sunday worship at 11:00 a.m. at Tangerine Community Church. Visitors welcome.
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Tangerine Community Church
Louis Johnston
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Mamie Odom
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Elwin Patton
Florida
R. G. Beck
Salem
L. G. Spencer
Vera
Alliance
Johnston
Tangerine Woman's Society of the
Red Cross
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Don Heina
Don Durden
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David Coffield
Training Union
Church OF Christ
Sam Ayers
Cletus Stutzman
General Assembly
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