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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1968
Page
2
Saturday in East Town a cleanup crew gathered rubbish from a neighbor’s yard and, after agreeing to take several discarded items, the elderly owner urged them to also haul away his rocking chair. The chair was loaded onto the truck as he watched from the porch.
In a brief session on Tuesday the Mount Dora City Council approved the second reading of a trailer ordinance aimed at mobile homes and other unsightly trailers while delaying action on allowing Cable TV. The vote was five to none with Councilwoman Murray abstaining, sparking a verbal exchange with Mayor Willmott. The third reading is set for next week as the council also postponed final decisions on cable negotiations due to a Leesburg tower already under construction.
A Saturday cleanup rally drew 35 to 45 volunteers who loaded and hauled 30 loads of junk to the dump. Participants praised the cooperative effort led by C O Lott as local businesses donated trucks fuel and refreshments aided by Nat Walker and several service stations. The campaign will extend to other city areas over the next three weeks.
Harland Burgett won the TOPIC Touchdown Contest for the second straight week by correctly predicting all 10 game winners and a Mount Dora defeat of Tavares 14 7, narrowly beating Jackie Lewis who also had 10 correct and a 28 7 Mount Dora score.
Common childhood diseases such as measles mumps and chickenpox can lead to meningitis a serious brain and spinal membrane infection. Warning signs include high fever restlessness back and neck pain severe headaches and sleepiness. Modern drugs have improved treatment and outcomes. Our store carries a full line of pharmaceutical supplies and registered pharmacists ready to fill prescriptions. Allow us to serve you.
An old household tip suggests adding vinegar to ordinary water to make windows sparkle. The brief notes the method as a simple cleaning aid for home use.
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