28 Nov 1963
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1963
Page
1
With less than two weeks to go before the December 10 municipal election in Mount Dora the local scene is unusually calm. Only two mayoral hopefuls Patton and incumbent Willmott are in the race along with five city council contenders Champion Flora Morgan Schubert and two incumbents not running again.
The Mount Dora Lions Club invites seven political candidates for mayor and city council to speak at a public special meeting Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. Speakers include Mayor Jesse Willmott, Patton, and five council hopefuls: Tom Champion, Perry Flora, Warren Morgan, Oscar Schubert, and Robert Wason. Council President Tom Houser moves the regular council session to 8:30 p.m. Incumbents seek re election.
The 1964 Florida Division Cancer Crusade aims to raise 1 150 000 with the theme Tell Your Neighbor. Over 65 thousand Florida workers will take part to fund cancer research and aid victims and families. Dr Michael Sigel of the University of Miami discussed new tissue growth methods for tests and avoiding human volunteers at the annual meeting. Attendees included Mrs Selma Pearce of Eustis secretary of Lake County Unit and Capt H G Drake of Honeyin-the-Hills county unit board.
Casey Jones shoots a 250-pound Florida black bear in the Blackwater Creek area between Mount Dora and Sanford. The bear charged after the first shot but was killed by two additional shots. Members of the hunting party include Maj. J. H. Story of Mount Plymouth and Gus Schmah of Sanford with others unidentified.
Mount Dora's Hurricanes finished 1963 with a 4 5 record. Head coach Dan Spear called the campaign better than expected and praised the defense for its upset power. He noted upcoming juniors and sophomores as a strong nucleus for 1964 and highlighted leaders Bill Bolt and Larry Tanner.
The Mount Dora High School Junior Class presents The Mouse Trap, a murder mystery directed by Byron Nichols. Eight juniors perform with Janis Robinson Tara Swartsel and Claudia Baird in key female roles and Hank Dufour as the inn keeper. Matinee for grammar school pupils Wednesday, tickets 25 cents. adults 1 dollar Thursday.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce sent growth reports to each municipality and organizations. Lake County's 1962 growth reached 157 million dollars. completed forms should be returned to the Lake County Chamber of Commerce in Tavares.
Leesburg’s William C. Dunnagan, longtime Melon Patch Theatre director, named guest director for IceHouse production The Sound of Murder opening December 10. Dunnagan has appeared in leading and small roles at Leesburg theatre and IceHouse, with past turns in Send Me No Flowers Inherit the Wind Sabrina Fair. Cast includes Sam Buck Peggy Dunnagan Jackie Bowmen J Sidney Johnson Jim Griffen. Reservations to IceHouse Theatre Mount Dora.
Mount Dora Jaycees hosted state and national officers during a ladies night. Don Asher District IV VP Jim Early past national director Coy Alvert national director and Bob Skinner national director and past international director outlined Jaycee units and operations from local clubs to regional levels and major goals of a service club.
Voters passing the Community Building on Tuesday December 10 are invited to a free glaucoma clinic run by the Mount Dora Lions Club. Clinic technicians will screen for glaucoma and other eye diseases in a brief examination. The service, open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., aims to raise public eye health awareness during election day. Transportation is arranged by a local oil company.
Mount Dora residents join the nation in grief after the assassination of President John F Kennedy. Mayor Jesse D Willmott and Representative Leighton L Baker express sorrow and unity as streets fall silent and churches fill with prayers. The city observed the funeral day with prayers, closures, and continued live news coverage.
More than 45 floats and units have reserved space for the Mount Dora Christmas Parade on Saturday December 14 at 2 p.m. Jaycees chair Herman Steverson and assistant Dwight Mosteller organize the event, with inquiries to the Parade mailbox or via phone. Police will curtail parking along the route from noon and spectators should expect limited viewing space.
Former LSU star Joe Dean will hold a Sunday exhibition at Mount Dora High School gymnasium at 2 p.m. sponsored by the Mount Dora Dad's Club and the Hurricane Helpers. Two high school teams will showcase ball handling as Dean outlines shooting passing dribbling pivoting offense and defense with films of NIT NCAA finals and NBA All-Stars. About 600 local boys grades 7-12 and fathers expected to attend. admission is free. Elementary boys must be accompanied by a father or male guardian.
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