Drivers Pleased Regatta Draws Thousands To Lake Dora
The American Powerboat Association event at Mount Dora awarded points toward national standings. Joe Siracusa led with 1200 points in two boats, followed by Doc Moor Richard Cooper Jack Wilcox and Gene Bramblett with 800 points each. Officials praised the course and facilities as spectators welcomed a potential National Championship site.
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Joe Siracusa
Doc Moor
Hialeah
Richard Cooper
Miami Shores
Jack Wilcox
Miami
Gene Bramblett
Roy Christopher
Joe Russo
Mount Dora Yacht Club
Mount Dora
Yacht Club
Hoagy Carmick
Carlton Johnston
Oflorida Telephone
Commodore Russo
F. Cc
Doc” Moor
60Th Street
Florida
Southern Air —IV
Louis Siracusa
Morgan City
Pepperoni
George Baker
Daytona Beach
Sayonara
Sherman Polhamus
Reluctant Tiger
Jack Horsley Jr
Ponce de Leon
Coral Gables
Black Jack
Terry Price
Guy Nicks
Winter Haven
John Oakey
Tigertail
Topic apologizes over Regatta paper distribution to Troop 141
The Topic apologizes for embarrassment to Boy Scout Troop 141 during the Regatta. It explains a mixed plan to give away copies and to let the troop sell them, with 1500 copies at 10 cents each. About $900 sold until free distribution was required. Refunds offered to paying customers.
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Boy Scout Troop 141
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora
Chamber
United Appeal Quota Race Spurs Local Drive
Mount Dora leads the United Appeal drive with 51.4 percent of the county quota, ahead of Leesburg 25.8 percent and Eustis 41.4 percent. Tavares, Eustis, and Mount Dora co chairmen vie for the highest percentage by October 31, with the losing co chairs to buy dinner for the winners. Clermont 30.7 percent, Umatilla 17 percent, Groveland 14 percent.
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Dora
Eustis
United Appeal
L. E
Gene” Brown
W. M. “Slim” Haywood
Cochairmen
Tavares
Leesburg
Flury
Mount Dora
Ed Mitchell
al Rehbaum, Jr
Golden Triangle
Clermont
Umatilla
Groveland
Lake County Democrats to Meet October 26
Lake County Democratic Executive Committee will hold its meeting Thursday night October 26 at 8 p.m. in the Lake County Courthouse Tavares with Roy Christopher and Hoag Dora as chairmen. State leaders and local officials are invited to discuss upcoming activities and plans for the coming campaign year.
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Lake County
Democratic Executive Committee
Lake County Court House
Tavares
Roy Christopher
Hoag Dora
Larry Hughes
Lucile Tally
W- H
Bill) Reedy
Gator Beck
Katherine Baker
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Uate Dora
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Mount Dora Homecoming Week Activities Highlight Spirit
Mount Dora prepares for a 67 68 homecoming with daily events each class showcases displays in the quad rangle color day hurricane spirit and a Thursday parade and bonfire. Senior events include a snake dance pep rally and a Hurricane Howl leading to a homecoming night program.
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Fifth Avenue
Pollution Report Spurs Action By Councilmen
Council hears governor report on Lake Apopka pollution citing pumps on the north shore capable of dumping about 360 million gallons daily into the lake or canal. Council considers injunctive action to curb pollution and approves related motions amid budget discussions and zoning amendments.
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John Cain
Jesse Willmott
Kirk
Citizen Committee
Apopka
Oklawaha
Cain
Champion
Roy Christopher
Eustis
Roy
Florida Power Corp
Mount Dora
F. E. Hinson
Lake D.E.C
Delores Carter
Mount Dora Teachers Sign Resignations Reportedly
No details available at press time but a crisis conference named Decision Day addressed teacher resignations. Unsubstantiated reports claim a large percentage of Mount Dora teachers had signed resignations.
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Mount Dora
Radio Amateurs Form New Class
The Lake Amateur Radio Association will start a new class to teach code and theory for the novice FCC license. It begins Tuesday Oct 24 at 7 30 pm in the biology room of Tavares high school. Instructors are Bill Clarkin of Mount Dora and John Rayburn of Eustis. Contact them at 383-5155 and 357-4425. No charge. course lasts about 12 weeks.
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the Lake Amateur Radio Association
Federal Communications Commission
Tavares High School
Bill Clarkin
Mount Dora
John Rayburn
Eustis
Waterman Memorial Hospital lists Mount Dora patients
Patients from Mount Dora admitted this week at Waterman Memorial Hospital in Eustis include Francis Dennis Anton Spiel Walter Welty Margie Wincey John Downer Eunice Barbee George H. Dawson Theresa Hardwick Nancy Perrine Margaret E. Smith and Catherine Unger.
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Waterman Memorial Hospital
Eustis
Mount Dora
Francis Dennis
Anton Spiel
Walter Welty
Margie Wincey
John Downer
Eunice Barbee
George H. Dawson
Theresa Hardwick
Nancy Perrine
Margaret E. Smith
Catherine Unger
Golden Hurricanes Host South Sumter in Homecoming Tilt
Undefeated Golden Hurricanes aim for their sixth Mid Lakes Conference win as they face the South Sumter Rebels on Friday night. The roster photo lists players and coaches including head coach Alphonso Brown and assistants as part of the homecoming event.
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Golden Hurricanes
Mid- Lakes ‘Conference
South Sumter Rebels
Hurricanes
Tommy Land
Eddie Clement
Ricky Hoskins
Herman Duras
Willie McKenzie
Jim Williams
Ronald Shaw
Mike Visnick
Tim Bowman
Ronnie Defour
Glenn Jackson
Terry Dalton
Charles Kennedy
Steve Wetherington
Melvin Harris
Jim Kauff
Randy McHaffie
Charles Willingham
Calvin Messick
Sam Brooks
Dick Hinckley
Chris Stoothoff
Bebo Stewart
Steve Heinrich
Jim Edenfield
Rodney Dyer
Dale Clayton
Dan Spear
Alphonso Brown
Melvin Duras
Randy Turner
Wayne Bennett
Larry Hughes
Charles McConnell
Mike Race
Ralph Allbritton
Grand Opening of Kween Kleen in Florida
A new coin operated laundry and dry cleaning center, Kween Kleen, hosts a grand opening on Oct 19 2021 with modern single and double-load washers, a rug washer, and new model dryers offering regular and permanent press cycles. The facility emphasizes a bright, clean, colorful setting.
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Kween Kleen
Florida
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