Mount Dora Hurricanes thump Clermont in upset win
Mount Dora's Hurricanes shocked Clermont 20-12 as they forced five fumbles and three interceptions to derail the Highlanders. Hank Dufour and Tom Carver scored for Mount Dora, with Jack Shively sealing the win late.
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Mount Dora
Hurricanes
Umatilla
Clermont Highlanders
Hurricane
Lake Weir
Groveland
Eustis
Lyman
Dan Spear
Clermont
Hank Dufour
Highlanders
Tom Carver
Barnett Pinkston
Jack Shively
Plug Grantham
New Sales Tax Revenues Show Sharp Increase
Florida Revenue Commission reports August sales tax receipts at 17.5 million, up 23 percent from 1962. Lake County September collections rose to 134,786 from 112,605, as expanded tax law took effect July 1. Fiscal year totals exceed 50 million with about 15 percent growth.
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Florida Revenue Commission
Commission
Lake County
Merchants Association to Name Officers at Oct Meeting
New officers of the Merchants Association will be elected at the regular meeting on Tuesday Oct 15 at 9 am. at the Garden Gate. Outgoing chairman Paul Bronson urged attendance and renewal of participation in community business. Reservations via the Chamber of Commerce.
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The
Merchants Association
Garden Gate
Paul Bronson
Bronson
Chamber of Commerce
W. M. Kennedy Funeral Services Saturday
Funeral services for W. M. Red Kennedy, prominent Lake County attorney, were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at First Methodist Church with Rev. William T. Blair officiating. Kennedy, a former Lake Sumter Bar Association president, died after a long illness. He was born July 28, 1891, in Big Stone Gap Virginia and practiced law in Tavares before moving to Mount Dora. He held multiple local posts including Lake County Prosecutor, Kiwanis, and chamber roles, leaving a 35 year Kiwanis attendance record. Burial followed at Pine Forest Cemetery. Rehbaum Funeral Home arranged services.
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W. M
Red) Kennedy
Lake County
First Methodist Church
William T. Blair
Kennedy
Lake Sumter
Umatilla
Florida Southern College
Lakeland
Southerland
Florida University
Tavares
Mount Dora
Lake Region Packing Assn
Tavares Kiwanis Club
Howard Duthill
Tampa
Chhildren
Pine Forest Cemetery
Rehbaum Funeral Home
Mount Dora Police Attend Special DUI Investigation School
Mount Dora policemen are attending a special school on Driving While Intoxicated cases. The course, run by the Orange County Sheriff's department, covers investigation techniques and court practices and includes training on operating a breath analyzer machine.
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Mount Dora
Orange County Sheriff's Department
Court Cases Move Through Municipal Agenda
Five traffic violations and five disorderly conduct charges were on the municipal court agenda. Mayor Jesse D. Willmott, municipal judge, assessed fines totaling $55. Bonds were forfeited in the amount of $90.
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Jesse,d. Willmott
Icebreakers Preview IceHouse Season at Theatre
The IceHouse Players stage an 8 p.m. rally Monday at the Theatre to preview the season. Jeanne Kauffman emcees with a quartette and soloists performing popular and sentimental songs. Brief comedy pantomimes show IceHouse activities and introduce season plays including A Thurber Carnival and Come Blow Your Horn. Refreshments follow. open to friends, members, and prospective members.
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IceHouse
Jeanne Kauffman
Evelyn Peters
Mildred Leatherbury
Sharon Wilder
Oscar Schubert
Bill Dunnagan
Anne Schumacher
Edythe Flint
Jean Card
Dan Abel
Chilly
New York
John Brown
Poole
Benefit Horse Show Opens Season at Fairview Park
Orange County Sheriff's Mounted Posse hosts a benefit horse show at Fairview Park Orlando starting 7 p.m. with John B. Grass of Tampa as judge. Proceeds go to The Covered Workshop for the Handicapped. Events include multiple riding classes and a quadrangle barrel race. first place trophies, adult admission $1, children free.
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Orange County Sheriff's Mounted Posse
Fairview Park
Ben White Raceway
Orlando
John B
Buck” Grass
Tampa
Yacht Club Bridge Luncheons Return
The Mount Dora Yacht Club will reopen its fall schedule of Ladies Bridge Luncheons on Tuesday October 15 at noon. The specific lunch and bridge session details will be announced at a later date.
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Mount Dora
Mount Dora Patients at Waterman Memorial Hospital
Mount Dora patients listed this week at Waterman Memorial Hospital include John Phillips Helen Holmes Frances Williamson Margaret Chausse Elizabeth Everett and Ethel Rubidge.
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Mount Dora
Waterman Memorial Hospital
John Phillips
Helen Holmes
Frances Williamson
Margaret Chausse
Elizabeth Everett
Ethel Rubidge
Mystery letter to Mount Dora realty firm sparks intrigue
A letter from Alabama asking about housing and jobs was delivered in Mount Dora with a cryptic address reading “A County Land Agent or A Real Estate Man.” It arrived last week and went to LaDue-Lashar Realty Co. in downtown Mount Dora.
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Alabama
Lake County
Mount Dora
LaDue-Lashar Realty Co
Pilot Club Observes Founders Day With Civic Projects
Lake Pilot Club joins Founders Day observance on October 18. The move honors Pilot International’s origins in 1921 and highlights local efforts in blood donation, hospital equipment, scholarship, glasses for the needy, and youth safety programs. The Lake County club, organized in 1952, is led by President Mrs. Nelle Flynn.
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Pilot Club International
Macon
Pilot
Pilot Club of
Lake County
Marty Frary
Eustis
Lake County Blood Bank
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Pilot School
Lake Sumter Junior College
Pilot House
Florida State University
Pilot Club
Eustis High School
Nelle Flynn
Umatilla
Rotarians Elect New Officers For Coming Year
Mount Dora High School principal Jack Morgan named president of the Rotary Club for the coming year. Charles Pettyjohn and Richard D. Conkling named first and second vice presidents. Walter Patton will serve an 18th term as treasurer and O J Tillson begins his eighth year as secretary. Board members include Aldrich, Baker, Christopher, Harris, McCabe, Sheehy and White with past president Crow to serve on the board. Installed in early 1964.
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Jack Morgan
Mount Dora High School
Rotary Club
Morgan
Charles Pettyjohn
Richard D. Conkling
Walter Patton
O. J. Tillson
Service Club
Ronald Aldrich
William Baker
Roy Christopher
James C. Harris
Bernard J. McCabe
John Sheehy
George J. White
Robert M. Crow
Mount Dora Kiwanis Club
C. J. Tillson
Richard D.conkling
Early Citrus Recovers as Mount Dora Packing Restarts
Crippled King Citrus wakes with early oranges and grapefruit moving through Mount Dora’s packing house. G. B. Hurlburt notes statewide crop at about 65 percent of normal as prices rise due to shorter supply. Tangerines may exceed last year’s crop. labor costs shape profits.
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Robert Penley
Mount Dora
Cooperative Packing House
King Citrus
Florida
G. B
Crip) Hurlburt
Hurlburt
Nature
Bahamas
Jamaica
Mount Dora Growers Cooperative
Mount Dora High School
Direct Frost Warning Link Opens in Lakeland
Lake County completes a direct connection with the State Federal Frost Warning Service in Lakeland by November 1. A teletypewriter at the County Agriculture Center in Tavares will relay frost warnings to transmit bulletins nearly instantaneously.
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Lake County
Staite Federal
Lakeland
National
Tavares
State Educator Slated To Speak At Eustis Mon
The Hon. Thomas D. Bailey Florida Superintendent of Public Instruction will discuss The Public Responsibility Concerning Education Monday at 8 p.m. at Eustis High School. Mrs Led Morehead of the Eustis PTA invites all Lake County adults to attend and will host a social hour with refreshments for seniors’ mothers in the cafeteria after the program.
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Thomas D. Bailey
Florida
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Tallahassee
Eustis High School
Led Morehead
Eustis
Lake County
Howey Academy to Expand Student Center with Air Conditioning
Howey Academy announces a $23,000 addition to the planned $300,000 student center to air condition the entire building. The center will include a gymnasium, athletic court, stage, catering kitchen, and space for conferences and large meetings starting January 1, 1964, per headmaster Dr. C A Vaughn Jr.
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Howey Academy
Academy
C. A. Vaughn, Jr
Vaughn
Florida Citrus Commission Urges Florida Grown Fruit Marking
The Florida Citrus Commission proposes stamping Florida citrus with the word Florida to identify origin and aid consumer choice. Spain may require orange stamping this season as imports reach about 27 million boxes. U S Department of Agriculture supports consistent Florida branding for fresh and processed citrus.
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Fla. Citrus Commission
Florida
Spain
Florida Citrus Commission
Commission
Israel
South Africa
California
Indian River
United States ‘Department of Agriculture
Rotary To Host Little Leaguers
The Mount Dora Rotary Club will host its regular Tuesday noon meeting with the Little League team sponsored by the club as guests. Coaches and Mount Dora Little League directors will attend. the team was runner-up last season. Arthur R. Jewell will be the featured speaker. All area Rotarians are invited.
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Mount Dora
Lake County Gasoline Tax Share Reported
Lake County will receive 92 864 92 from the Florida Revenue Commission as its share of the gasoline gallonage tax distribution for September 1963.
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Lake County
Florida Revenue Commission
Theater Completes Remodeling Work in Mount Dora
The Princess Theater in Mount Dora finishes extensive summer remodeling. New seats spaced farther apart replace old seating while fresh paint brightens the auditorium lobby and exterior.
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Princess’ Theater
Mount Dora
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