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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1969
Page
4
The text questions the purpose and competitiveness of the upcoming mayoral and four-city council elections. It asks whether the seat and council positions will be filled by default, if old veterans will dominate, and whether the vote will present no clear issues or meaningful competition.
The note asks when voters will push for better marketing and dates. It suggests a focus on timing for political actions and potential sweeping changes in voter expectations.
Mrs Gerald Durden writes that a soldier embodies no rank race or religion but gives mind and body to the country. He is the face of America and embodies the American way of life we rely on in daily life. Tomorrow, as you shower eat and vote remember there is a soldier.
The Mount Dora High School band under new director Mr Massey earns praise for refined halftime shows and a moving rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. Spectators note dramatic improvement and emotional performances warranting continued support.
Mae Hodges will crown the Homecoming queen. After the game a dance in the cafeteria will feature decor by the F.H.A. and refreshments by the Anchor Club. The Junior Kay will handle cleanup and the Ox ford Blue band will provide music.
A list of court entries shows Harry E. Davis fined 27 dollars for failure to have a vehicle under control James Lee Taylor fined 52 dollars for speeding Sammie Thomas fined 27 dollars for cutting corner and railing in accident Malcolm Cyr fined 25 dollars for no driver's license with suspended sentence Harry Marks fined 22 dollars for speeding and 27 dollars for improper passing Robert Lee Griffin charged with assault and battery Neile Newbern breaking and entering continued to November 3 Louise Huson disorderly conduct 52 dollars Lee Bertham Jenkins disorderly conduct 27 dollars Clarence Williams assault and battery 45 days in jail
Council discusses critical drainage problems in East Town and other areas. The petition to help with outdoor toilets and junk cars is reviewed, with Mayor Willmott denying current junk car crackdowns. Budget issues prompt talk of rolling over bills as departments exceed limits.
The notice lists a subscription rate of 4.00 per year, 7.00 for two years, and 0.10 per single copy. It states the newspaper was entered as second class matter on April 7, 1916, at the Mount Dora Florida Post Office under the 1879 act.
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